General Sports 3d Briefing
×Cricket Highlights
England's bowlers bbc.com dominated as they secured a 51-run victory over Sri Lanka in their T20 World Cup Super 8 match. Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi bbc.com struck early, dismissing Phil Salt first ball to give his team a "perfect start." Liam Dawson bbc.com then claimed back-to-back wickets to reduce Pakistan to 146-7, while Jamie Overton's bbc.com "terrific athleticism" produced a stunning catch to remove Salman Ali Agha.
South Africa bbc.com bounced back from a slow start to defeat hosts India by 76 runs in their Super 8 opener. Keshav Maharaj bbc.com claimed a remarkable three wickets in one over, with Tristan Stubbs taking all three catches. England's Will Jacks bbc.com continued his impressive form, earning praise from teammate Harry Brook as the "Jack of all trades" who delivers consistently.
Football Updates
Scotland and Ireland bbc.com will face hosts England at the Women's T20 World Cup after the tournament draw was finalized. Donegal bbc.com maintained their lead in Division One with victory over Armagh, while Cavan, Down and Antrim also secured wins. Wales bbc.com face uncertainty with James Lowe doubtful for their Six Nations clash against Ireland due to a groin injury.
The Welsh Rugby Union bbc.com faces another extraordinary general meeting with a vote of no confidence scheduled for chair Richard Collier-Keywood. Snoop Dogg bbc.com made headlines by attending his first Swansea City game, highlighting the unlikely connection between the American rapper and the Welsh club.
Winter Olympics Wrap
Team GB bbc.com returned home after a historic Winter Olympics campaign that yielded three gold medals, equaling their record medal haul. Eileen Gu espn.com defended her Olympic halfpipe gold but revealed she learned of her grandmother's death shortly after her victory. Lindsey Vonn espn.com shared a harrowing story about nearly losing her left leg following a crash at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Sweden bbc.com claimed women's curling gold with a dramatic final stone victory over Switzerland, winning 6-5. Italy espn.com hosted a spectacular closing ceremony at Verona Arena, passing the Olympic torch to the French Alps for the 2030 Games. Zoe Atkin bbc.com secured bronze in the women's halfpipe, contributing to Great Britain's record-equalling medal tally.
Tennis and Snooker
Jack Draper bbc.com marked his successful return from injury with a straight-sets victory over Frenchman Quentin Halys at the Dubai Tennis Championships. World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul espn.com justified her top ranking by winning the LPGA Thailand tournament by one stroke over Japan's Chizzy Iwai.
Zhao Xintong bbc.com claimed the Players Championship title with a 10-7 victory over John Higgins, taking the final four frames. Shaun Murphy bbc.com suffered a shock first-round exit at the Welsh Open, whitewashed 4-0 by China's Chang Bingyu. Mark Selby bbc.com also fell in the opening round, defeated 4-3 by Jiang Jun.
UFC and Combat Sports
Sean Strickland espn.com scored his first stoppage victory in over two years, finishing Anthony Hernandez in the third round at UFC event. The 38-year-old then called out champion Khamzat Chimaev for his next fight. Mason Jones bbc.com provided insight into the daily life of a UFC fighter during training camp, while Ryan Garcia espn.com faces mounting pressure with Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney waiting in the wings.
College Basketball
No. 3 Duke espn.com stunned top-ranked Michigan 68-63 in a raucous atmosphere, with Cameron Boozer scoring 18 points. No. 14 Kansas espn.com bounced back from a surprising defeat to hand No. 5 Houston its third straight loss, with Tre White scoring a season-high 23 points. No. 4 Arizona espn.com moved into sole possession of first place in the Big 12 with a 73-66 victory over second-ranked Houston.
Geno Auriemma espn.com broke the record for most appearances by a coach in The Associated Press women's basketball Top, while No. 3 South Carolina espn.com clinched at least a tie for the SEC championship with their dominant 85-48 victory over Ole Miss.
Rugby Union
France bbc.com secured a bonus-point victory over Italy in Lille, scoring five tries to take a four-point lead at the top of the Six Nations table. Antoine Dupont bbc.com showcased his "huge influence" with his vision and toughness in the 33-8 win. Scott Robertson bbc.com will return to rugby by taking charge of the invitational Barbarians side this summer, months after being sacked as New Zealand coach.
Motor Racing
Tyler Reddick espn.com became the first driver in 17 years to sweep the first two races of a NASCAR Cup Series season, winning in double overtime at Echo Park Speedway. The victory marked Jordan's second win of the season and showcased Reddick's resilience after recovering from an earlier crash.
Miscellaneous Sports
Conor Mc Gregor espn.com teased a potential return to competition, this time against a "no name" opponent after being out of action since July 2021. Kara Braxton espn.com passed away at, remembered as a two-time WNBA champion with the Detroit Shock and former SEC Freshman of the Year at Georgia. Megan Keith bbc.com set a women's European 10km record, taking one second off the previous best set by Scottish compatriot Eilish Mc Colgan.
Wigan Warriors bbc.com claimed two wins from two in the 2026 Super League season with a comfortable victory against Hull FC. Bristol Bears bbc.com secured a dramatic 24-21 bonus-point win against Loughborough Lightning in a history-making Premiership Women's Rugby match, coming back from 16 points down.