General Sports 3d Briefing
×Rugby Union
The Six Nations bbc.com enters its final weekend with France holding a four-point lead after a bonus-point France ease past Italy bbc.com. Analysis suggests Antoine Dupont's influence bbc.com was pivotal for Les Bleus, while questions linger over Scotland's controversial try bbc.com in their win over Wales. Ireland's 43-0 demolition of England bbc.com exposed tactical frailties the champions must address, and James Lowe's injury bbc.com casts doubt on their chances against Wales. The Welsh Rugby Union faces an extraordinary general meeting bbc.com amid governance turmoil.
Cricket
England's T20 World Cup bbc.com charge is powered by Harry Brook's majestic century and a potent bowling attack. After a shock first-ball dismissal bbc.com of Phil Salt, England's spinners and fielders, including Jamie Overton's fabulous catch bbc.com, dismantled Pakistan. A dominant 51-run win over Sri Lanka bbc.com in the Super 8s, where Liam Dawson took back-to-back wickets bbc.com, set up a semi-final. Earlier, South Africa's recovery bbc.com and Keshav Maharaj's three-wicket over, featuring Tristan Stubbs's three catches bbc.com, highlighted a thrilling tournament.
College Basketball
No. 1 Duke espn.com flexed its muscles with a 44-point rout of Notre Dame, the Irish's worst home loss since 1898. Cameron Boozer's double-double led the way, reinforcing the Blue Devils' top spot in the AP poll espn.com. Meanwhile, Charles Bediako's legal fight espn.com for another season at Alabama adds drama to the upcoming tournament selection. Kansas bounced back espn.com to hand Houston its third straight loss, and the latest Top 25 espn.com saw movement among contenders. The key factors in March Madness selections espn.com now include Bediako's status and team health.
Winter Olympics Conclusion
The 2026 Winter Olympics bbc.com closed in Verona after a record-equalling medal haul for Team GB bbc.com featuring three golds. Davyd Zyw's historic Paralympic participation bbc.com with motor neurone disease was a poignant story, while Menna Fitzpatrick's return bbc.com from injury added to Britain's tally. Lindsey Vonn revealed espn.com she nearly lost a leg in a downhill crash, and Eileen Gu defended her gold espn.com after her grandmother's death. The focus now shifts to France's 2030 preparations espn.com after Italy's farewell.
Combat Sports & Pro Wrestling
A Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch espn.com is set for September at Las Vegas' Sphere, eleven years after their initial bout. However, Manny Pacquiao's exhibition espn.com with Ruslan Provodnikov is not finalized, contrary to earlier reports. In the WWE, Styles entered the Hall of Fame espn.com and Elimination Chamber matches espn.com were set following a chaotic Raw. The origin of the Chamber structure dates back to 2002.
Other Headlines
Arvid Lindblad bbc.com, Britain's youngest F1 driver, credits his Indian-Swedish heritage for his drive. Craig Tiley bbc.com left Tennis Australia to become U.S. tennis chief. Jack Draper bbc.com returned from injury with a win in Dubai. Jacob Bridgeman espn.com edged out Rory Mc Ilroy for the Genesis Invitational title, and Tyler Reddick espn.com swept the first two NASCAR Cup races. Andy Roddick espn.com joins ESPN for Wimbledon and US Open coverage, while the WNBA sets a CBA deadline espn.com to protect the 2026 season.