General Sports 3d Briefing
×Basketball & College Sports
Duke basketball espn.com surged to No. 1 in the AP men's poll following its signature win over Michigan. That victory, powered by Cameron Boozer espn.com, marked a program milestone and reshaped the top rankings, with Arizona espn.com also securing a major win to claim first place in the Big. The NCAA tournament espn.com selection committee's early bracket preview placed Michigan as the overall top seed, but the weekend's results have already altered the landscape. In a separate legal matter, Alabama basketball espn.com star Charles Bediako is seeking court intervention to play the remainder of the season.
Hockey & Winter Olympics Wrap-Up
The U.S. men's hockey bbc.com team completed a historic double, beating Canada bbc.com in overtime to capture Olympic gold days after the women's team's victory. Jack Hughes espn.com scored the decisive goal, fulfilling a letter he wrote to his retired self in 2019. Team GB's Winter Olympians bbc.com returned home from Milan Cortina after their most successful Games ever, winning five medals including three golds. The closing ceremony espn.com officially handed the baton to the French Alps for 2030, while Lindsey Vonn espn.com revealed a post-crash infection nearly led to leg amputation. Eileen Gu bbc.com added a sixth career Olympic medal in ski halfpipe, and Zoe Atkin bbc.com secured Britain's fifth medal with bronze.
Pro Boxing & MMA
A monumental Mayweather-Pacquiao espn.com rematch is set for September at the Sphere in Las Vegas, marking their first fight in eleven years. In the ring, Ryan Garcia bbc.com captured the WBC welterweight title with a dominant decision over Mario Barrios, while Claressa Shields espn.com defended her undisputed heavyweight crown against Franchon Crews-Dezurn. Former UFC champ Sean Strickland espn.com returned with a third-round stoppage and later criticized the promotion's fighter pay as "predatory." Conor Mc Gregor espn.com teased a potential comeback against an unspecified opponent.
Rugby Union & Six Nations
Ireland bbc.com delivered a statement performance with a record 42-21 away win over England, reigniting their Six Nations title bid. England bbc.com coach Steve Borthwick admitted his side gave themselves a "mountain to climb" in the heavy defeat. Scotland bbc.com showcased remarkable resilience to beat Wales in Cardiff, with captain Sione Tuipulotu hailing an "ugly" but gritty win. The Welsh Rugby Union bbc.com now faces an EGM after a vote of no confidence was called. Antoine Dupont bbc.com continues to exert a "huge influence" for France, who lead the table after a bonus-point win over Italy.
Cricket & T20 World Cup
The T20 World Cup bbc.com Super 8 stage is underway, with West Indies bbc.com maintaining a perfect record after Shimron Hetmyer bbc.com hammered 85—despite being dropped twice by Zimbabwe. England bbc.com opened their campaign with a 51-run win over co-hosts Sri Lanka, fueled by Phil Salt bbc.com and sharp bowling. South Africa bbc.com underlined their contender status with a 76-run victory over India, highlighted by Tristan Stubbs bbc.com taking three catches in one over. A match between New Zealand and Pakistan bbc.com was abandoned due to rain. In a major development, the WNBA espn.com set a March 10 deadline for a new CBA to protect the 2026 season, and the players union espn.com claims league revenue already meets sharing thresholds.
Tennis, Golf & Darts
Jessica Pegula bbc.com began her 2026 season with the Dubai Tennis Championships title. In golf, Jacob Bridgeman espn.com secured a wire-to-wire victory at the Genesis Invitational, finishing one shot ahead of Rory Mc Ilroy bbc.com. At the Polish Darts Open bbc.com claimed the title despite a nine-darter from Gian van Veen in the final. Carlos Alcaraz bbc.com remained dominant with a swift 50-minute win in Doha.
Other Sports Headlines
Andy Roddick espn.com is joining ESPN's Grand Slam coverage in a multiyear deal. Kara Braxton espn.com, a two-time WNBA champion, died at age. In snooker, Ronnie O'Sullivan bbc.com will make his World Seniors Championship debut. Tyler Reddick espn.com swept the first two NASCAR Cup races with an overtime win. Sandy Ryan bbc.com became a two-weight world champion in boxing. Jono Van Veen's nine-darter was not enough to stop Littler in Poland. The Mexican Open bbc.com will proceed despite regional violence.