General Sports 3d Briefing
×Markets & Deals
The S&P 500 bbc.com fell 1.2% marking its first two-week loss since June. Entrata bbc.com is working with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan on an IPO. Francisco Partners bbc.com completed a $2.2 billion take-private of Jamf. Blackstone bbc.com is positioning Liftoff Mobile for an IPO. Morgan Stanley bbc.com is advising on a potential takeover of British Sky Broadcasting (BSky B). JPMorgan Chase bbc.com is expanding its wealth management offerings.
Macro & Policy
Japan may intervene to buy yen espn.com as speculation mounts. Ecuador bbc.com is eyeing a $4B bond sale return. The WNBA espn.com told the union and its teams that a new CBA should be agreed to by March 10 for the 2026 schedule not to be impacted, sources told ESPN. The WNBA players union espn.com says the league generated enough revenue to trigger revenue sharing.
Sports Results
Women's Cricket
South Africa recovered from a slow start to beat co-hosts India by 76 runs in their opening Super 8s match at the T20 World Cup. England won their opening Super 8s match against Sri Lanka by 51 runs after bowling them out for. England bbc.com face another trial by spin against Pakistan in the Super 8s.
Winter Olympics Highlights
Team GB's Winter Olympians landed back in the UK after a successful Games, securing three golds and a record-equalling medal haul. Lindsey Vonn espn.com said surgery saved her from leg amputation after a frightening crash. Jodie Sharpe espn.com won Britain's first women's skeleton medal in 16 years. Jodie Muir bbc.com won gold in the women's skeleton, Britain's first skeleton gold since 1952. Team GB bbc.com face an uphill task for a four-man bobsleigh medal, sitting seventh at the halfway point. The United States espn.com achieved historic firsts at the 2026 Games, including records and stats. Canada espn.com topped the US for bronze in women's curling. Sweden bbc.com won gold in women's curling with a final stone. Italy espn.com threw a farewell party and passed the torch to France. Great Britain bbc.com equalled their record medal haul. Jodie Sharpe espn.com won Britain's first women's skeleton medal in 16 years. Jodie Muir espn.com won gold in the women's skeleton.
Six Nations Rugby
Ireland centre Garry Ringrose felt "lucky" to play alongside in-form Stuart Mc Closkey. England bbc.com gave themselves a "mountain to climb" after an error-strewn first half in their 42-21 defeat by Ireland. Scotland bbc.com battled back to inflict a heartbreaking Six Nations defeat on Wales. England bbc.com head coach Steve Borthwick said his side gave themselves a "mountain to climb". Scotland bbc.com won the Six Nations game against Wales. Wales bbc.com face a tough task against Scotland. Ireland bbc.com wing James Lowe is a doubt for the Six Nations game against Wales. Wales bbc.com players are released for the next round of the United Rugby Championship, but Rhys Davies is ruled out of the Six Nations. England bbc.com and South Africa postponed their T20 series for 2027. England bbc.com face another trial by spin against Pakistan. England bbc.com and South Africa postponed their T20 series in 2027. England bbc.com face a daunting summer itinerary against South Africa, Fiji, and Argentina.
NBA & College Basketball
Duke espn.com is back atop the AP men's poll thanks to a U-M win. Duke espn.com won against Michigan, propelling the Blue Devils to No. 1. Charles Bediako espn.com asks the Alabama Supreme Court for interim injunctive relief to finish the college basketball season. Geno Auriemma espn.com broke a tie with Tara Van Derveer for most appearances in The Associated Press women's basketball Top. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. St. John's espn.com won its 13th straight game, marking the program's longest winning streak in 41 years. UCLA espn.com swatted "negativity" and authored a 23-point rally to beat No. 10 Illinois. Sean Strickland espn.com stopped Hernandez and called for Chimaev next. Cameron Boozer espn.com scored 18 points, and Duke handed Michigan another neutral-site loss. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's early bracket preview. Duke espn.com and Arizona top the NCAA's