General Sports 3d Briefing
×Winter Olympics Conclude with Team GB Success
The 2026 Winter Olympics bbc.com wrapped with a dazzling closing ceremony in Verona, as the flame was extinguished in Milan and Cortina. Team GB bbc.com equalled its record Winter medal haul with three golds, though a dramatic men's curling final bbc.com saw Canada deny Bruce Mouat's rink gold for a second consecutive Games. Eileen Gu espn.com captured her sixth Olympic medal, defending her halfpipe title, while Zoe Atkin bbc.com earned bronze in the same event. Keely Hodgkinson bbc.com feels closer than ever to breaking the longest-standing women's outdoor world record after her indoor surge.
Rugby Union: Six Nations Shakeups
Ireland bbc.com delivered a statement performance, crushing England 42-21 at Twickenham for a record away win that reignites their title bid. Head coach Andy Farrell hailed the huge potential bbc.com in his squad. Scotland bbc.com staged a remarkable second-half comeback to edge Wales in Cardiff, with captain Sione Tuipulotu praising the team's "ugly" grit bbc.com. Wales captain Dewi Lake called the loss "gut-wrenching" bbc.com, while analysis suggests England bbc.com couldn't match Ireland's intensity, placing pressure on Steve Borthwick. Antoine Dupont bbc.com was influential as France beat Italy to maintain their lead.
Basketball: Rankings Upended and Olympic Future
A wild weekend shook up the top 25 espn.com, with Duke stunning Michigan and Arizona toppling Houston. The NCAA selection committee's early bracket preview espn.com had Michigan as the top seed. In a separate look, a youth movement espn.com is expected for the 2028 USA Olympic men's basketball roster. UCLA espn.com authored a stunning 23-point rally to beat Illinois in overtime, their largest comeback in years.
Golf: Bridgeman Prevails at Genesis
Jacob Bridgeman bbc.com seized control with a second-round 64 and held on to win the Genesis Invitational by one shot. Rory Mc Ilroy bbc.com closed with a four-under 67 but finished just short, his final charge falling short against Bridgeman's steady play.
Boxing: Garcia and Shields Triumph
Ryan Garcia espn.com delivered a dominant performance, dropping Mario Barrios early and winning by unanimous decision to claim the WBC welterweight title. In a separate bout, Claressa Shields espn.com defended her undisputed heavyweight title with a clear decision win over Franchon Crews-Dezurn in Detroit.
Cricket: T20 World Cup Super 8s Action
South Africa bbc.com sent a message with a 76-run win over co-hosts India in the Super 8s opener, recovering from a slow start. England bbc.com bowled out Sri Lanka for 95 on their way to a 51-run victory, with Phil Salt's 62 setting up the win. Rain abandoned bbc.com the New Zealand-Pakistan match without a ball bowled.
Darts, Snooker, and Hockey Highlights
Luke Littler bbc.com won the Poland Darts Open despite a nine-dart finish in the final from Gian van Veen. Zhao Xintong bbc.com claimed the Players Championship snooker title with a 10-7 win over John Higgins. In Olympic hockey, Team USA bbc.com beat Canada 2-1 in overtime for the gold medal, with Jack Hughes scoring the winner, following the women's team's victory.
Other Notable Results
Lindsey Vonn espn.com revealed a post-Olympic crash nearly led to leg amputation, crediting