General Sports 3d Briefing
×College Basketball
Duke's Cameron Boozer espn.com dominated with 24 points and 13 rebounds as the Blue Devils routed Notre Dame 100-56. The No. 1 Blue Devils handed the Irish their worst home loss since 1898. Kansas espn.com bounced back from a surprising defeat to hand No. 5 Houston its third straight loss. Tre White scored a season-high 23 points in the victory. Duke espn.com has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the AP men's poll after defeating Michigan. The Blue Devils' win propelled them to a familiar perch atop college basketball. Geno Auriemma espn.com broke a tie with Tara Van Derveer for most appearances by a coach in The Associated Press women's basketball Top. UConn remained a unanimous No. 1 under his leadership.
NFL
Seahawks GM John Schneider espn.com said the team sale won't hinder the offseason, calling it "business as usual." Despite an ownership change looming, Schneider emphasized continuity in operations. The Browns espn.com have multiple quarterback options, with Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson both in the mix for starter. GM Andrew Berry noted the decision doesn't need to be made soon. The Jacksonville Jaguars bbc.com will play two games in the UK in 2026, while the Washington Commanders will also play in London. The Detroit Lions will visit Munich as part of the NFL's international expansion.
International Football
England's Harry Brook bbc.com scored a majestic century to lead his team into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a two-wicket victory over Pakistan. Brook's innings was described as "unforgettable" by teammates. Pakistan's spinners bbc.com promised to provide a "tough time" for England in the semi-finals, targeting the team's frequent batting weaknesses. South Africa bbc.com recovered from a slow start to beat hosts India by 76 runs in their opening Super 8s game at the T20 World Cup. England and South Africa bbc.com have postponed a T20 international series against each other originally planned for next winter.
Tennis
British number one 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. Draper's victory signaled his comeback after a significant layoff. Andy Roddick espn.com is joining ESPN for its coverage of Wimbledon and the US Open under a multiyear deal announced Monday. The former world No. 1 will provide analysis for the Grand Slam events.
Winter Sports
Team GB's Winter Olympians bbc.co.uk landed back in the UK after a successful campaign in Milan-Cortina. The team secured three golds, matching their record medal haul from previous Games. Eileen Gu espn.com defended her Olympic halfpipe gold and then shared that her grandmother died just before her victory. The American-born Chinese athlete called her grandmother her "biggest supporter." Lindsey Vonn espn.com revealed that surgery saved her from leg amputation following a frightening crash in the women's downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The American skiing legend described the injury as potentially career-ending.
Boxing
Manny Pacquiao espn.com has not finalized an April exhibition bout with Ruslan Provodnikov, contrary to previous announcements. Jas Mathur, CEO of Manny Pacquiao Promotions, clarified that the fight is not yet official. Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao espn.com will meet again in a professional boxing rematch September 19 at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The bout comes eleven years after their first historic fight.
Rugby
Sacked New Zealand coach Scott Robertson bbc.com will return to rugby by taking charge of the invitational Barbarians side this summer. Robertson was dismissed from his role with the All Blacks despite success. France bbc.com scored five tries on their way to a bonus-point win over Italy in Lille, taking a four-point lead at the top of the Six Nations table. Antoine Dupont's influence was highlighted as crucial to the victory. Wales coach Steve Tandy bbc.com released players for the next round of the United Rugby Championship while confirming Rhys Davies is ruled out of the Six Nations. The team management is balancing domestic and international commitments.
Other Sports
Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel bbc.com became the fastest player to reach 200 three-pointers in NBA history as the Hornets defeated the Chicago Bulls 131-99. The rookie's shooting prowess has been a bright spot for Charlotte. Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel bbc.com underwent minor heart surgery after dropping out while leading the Winter Olympic 15km mass start event. The surgery was described as precautionary following his Olympic withdrawal. Kara Braxton espn.com, a two-time WNBA champion with the Detroit Shock and former SEC Freshman of the Year at Georgia, has died at age. The basketball community mourned the loss of the former standout player.