General Sports 3d Briefing
×Rugby Union
Ireland bbc.com reignited their Six Nations title bid with a record 42-21 away win over England at Allianz Stadium. The ruthless performance saw Ireland score six tries, including two from hooker Dan Sheehan, to move top of the table. England bbc.com head coach Steve Borthwick admitted his side gave themselves a "mountain to climb" after an error-strewn first half that saw them concede three tries in 13 minutes. France bbc.com scored five tries on their way to a bonus-point win over Italy in Lille, taking a four-point lead at the top of the Six Nations table after three games played. Scotland bbc.com mounted a spirited second-half fightback to inflict a heartbreaking defeat on Wales in Cardiff, scoring three tries after halftime to overturn a 14-point deficit.
Winter Olympics
Team USA bbc.com followed in the lead of the women's ice hockey team, beating Canada 2-1 in overtime to win the gold medal in the men's final. Jack Hughes scored the winner in overtime as both American sides left Milano-Cortina 2026 as Olympic champions. Eileen Gu espn.com defended her Olympic ski halfpipe title on Sunday to make it six medals in six events over her Winter Games career. Great Britain bbc.com celebrated their most successful Winter Olympics with three golds and a record-equalling medal haul. Canada bbc.com topped the medal table with 14 golds, while the USA finished second with.
Boxing
Ryan Garcia bbc.com secured his first major title with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Mario Barrios in Las Vegas to become the new WBC welterweight champion. The 25-year-old dropped Barrios early and cruised to victory, showcasing perhaps the most complete performance of his career. Leigh Wood bbc.com comfortably outpointed Josh Warrington in their rematch at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena, avenging his previous defeat to the former two-weight world champion.
Golf
Jacob Bridgeman bbc.com won the Genesis Invitational by one shot after shooting a four-under-par 67 in the final round at Riviera Country Club. The 25-year-old claimed his first PGA Tour victory, finishing ahead of Rory Mc Ilroy who carded a 67 but couldn't mount a serious challenge. Luke Littler bbc.com won the Poland Darts Open title despite a nine-dart finish in the final from Gian van Veen, continuing his impressive run of form across multiple disciplines.
Cricket
South Africa bbc.com recovered from a slow start to beat hosts India by 76 runs in their opening game of the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup. Keshav Maharaj's three-wicket over, with all three catches taken by Tristan Stubbs, proved decisive as the Proteas underlined their credentials as serious challengers for the tournament. England bbc.com won their opening match of the Super 8s as they beat co-hosts Sri Lanka by 51 runs after bowling them out for, with Phil Salt's explosive 62 setting up the victory.
Football
Donovan Dent espn.com hit a layup at the buzzer in overtime to lift UCLA over No. 10 Illinois 95-94 on Saturday after the Bruins rallied from a 23-point deficit, marking the program's largest comeback since rallying from 24 down against Gonzaga in 2023. No. 3 Duke espn.com stunned top-ranked Michigan 68-63, with Cameron Boozer scoring 18 points in a raucous atmosphere. No. 4 Arizona espn.com toppled second-ranked Houston 73-66 to move into sole possession of first place in the Big, with senior guard Anthony Dell'Orso tying a season high with 22 points.
Other Sports
Carlos Alcaraz bbc.com thrashed Arthur Fils inside 50 minutes to maintain his unbeaten start to 2026 and win the Qatar Open in Doha. The world number one's ruthless display saw him drop just four games in the final. Sandy Ryan bbc.com became a two-weight world champion with a hard-fought points win over light-welterweight Karla Ramos Zamora in Nottingham. Jorrit Bergsma bbc.com became the oldest ever speed skater to win Olympic gold in the men's Mass Start Speed Skating event at age, adding to his legacy in the sport.
Transfers & Contracts
The England and Wales Cricket Board bbc.com wrote to the eight Hundred franchises reminding them of their responsibilities around discrimination. The Welsh Rugby Union bbc.com is set to face another extraordinary general meeting (EGM) with a vote of no confidence to be held in chair Richard Collier-Keywood following the team's poor Six Nations performances. Tom Mc Kibbin bbc.com is among eight DP World Tour members who have been granted permission to play in conflicting LIV Golf tournaments, highlighting the ongoing rift in professional golf.