General Sports 3d Briefing
×Cricket Highlights
England's bowlers bbc.com delivered a commanding performance to secure a 51-run victory over Sri Lanka in their T20 World Cup Super 8 opener. Pakistan's spinners bbc.com promised to provide a "tough time" for England in their upcoming clash, with England's batting vulnerabilities potentially standing between them and a semi-final berth. South Africa's bowlers bbc.com dismantled India's batting lineup, with Keshav Maharaj claiming three wickets in an over as Tristan Stubbs took all three catches in their Super 8 victory.
Six Nations Rugby
France bbc.com secured a bonus-point win over Italy in Lille, scoring five tries to take a four-point lead at the top of the Six Nations table. Scotland's winning try bbc.com against Wales sparked debate, with pundits analyzing whether it should have stood. Ireland's James Lowe bbc.com is a doubt for the Wales game after sustaining a groin injury in their 42-21 victory over England. Antoine Dupont bbc.com showcased his "huge influence" in France's 33-8 win over Italy, with analysts highlighting the scrum-half's vision and toughness.
Winter Olympics & Paralympics
Team GB bbc.co.uk returned home from Milan-Cortina with a record-equalling medal haul of three golds. Eileen Gu espn.com defended her Olympic halfpipe gold before revealing her grandmother had died. Davy Zyw bbc.com spoke of "the tragic beauty" of becoming what is believed to be the first snowsport athlete with motor neurone disease to compete at the Winter Paralympics. Menna Fitzpatrick bbc.com will compete at Milan-Cortina only three months after suffering a significant knee injury.
College Basketball
No. 14 Kansas espn.com bounced back from a surprising defeat to hand No. 5 Houston its third straight loss. No. 3 Duke espn.com stunned top-ranked Michigan 68-63 in a raucous showdown. No. 4 Arizona espn.com toppled second-ranked Houston 73-66 to move into sole possession of first place in the Big. St. John's espn.com extended its winning streak to 13 games, marking the program's longest run in 41 years.
Tennis & Snooker
Jack Draper bbc.com marked his post-injury return to the ATP Tour with a straight-set win over Frenchman Quentin Halys at the Dubai Tennis Championships. Zhao Xintong bbc.com claimed the Players Championship in Telford, taking the final four frames to beat John Higgins 10-7. Defending Welsh Open champion Mark Selby bbc.com suffered a first-round exit at the hands of China's Jiang Jun, losing 4-3.
Mixed Martial Arts
Mason Jones bbc.com provided insight into a typical day of training in his fight camp. Sean Strickland espn.com scored his first stoppage victory in more than two years, finishing Anthony Hernandez in the third round before calling for champion Khamzat Chimaev. Conor Mc Gregor espn.com teased the possibility of a return to competition, this time against a "no name" opponent.
Football & Soccer
Snoop Dogg bbc.com attended his first Swansea City game, highlighting the unlikely link between the American rapper and the Welsh club. Cardiff coach Corniel van Zyl bbc.com held talks with Benetton about taking over as boss of the United Rugby Championship club next season. Wales bbc.com released several players for the next round of the United Rugby Championship, with Rhys Davies ruled out of the Six Nations.
Other Sports
British number one Jack Draper returned to tour action after injury with a straight-set win. Former Welsh Open champion Shaun Murphy bbc.com suffered a shock first-round exit at the hands of China's Chang Bingyu. Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel bbc.com underwent minor heart surgery after withdrawing from the Winter Olympic 15km mass start event.