General Sports 3d Briefing
×Cricket World Cup Highlights
South Africa bbc.com powered into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a dominant nine-wicket victory over the West Indies in Ahmedabad. India bbc.com kept their semi-final hopes alive by eliminating Zimbabwe from the tournament with a commanding 72-run win in Chennai. England bbc.com pulled off a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in Colombo, with Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks leading the unlikely chase. Sri Lanka bbc.com crashed out of their home tournament after a 61-run defeat to New Zealand saw them bow out of the Super 8s stage.
Rugby Union Updates
England bbc.com head coach Steve Borthwick admitted feeling the "disappointment and frustration" more acutely than any supporter after consecutive Six Nations defeats to Scotland and Ireland. Wales bbc.com face uncertainty over fly-half Sam Costelow's availability but have ruled out flanker Taine Plumtree for the remainder of the tournament. Ireland bbc.com involvement has provided Ulster centre Jude Postlethwaite with valuable experience and added motivation for playing time. New Zealand bbc.com great Portia Woodman-Wickliffe announced her retirement from international rugby for a second time, ending a storied career as the team's leading try-scorer.
Netball and Basketball Action
London Pulse bbc.com demonstrated a "no-mercy mindset" in their Netball Super League title defence, securing a 56-51 victory over Manchester Thunder at the Copper Box Arena. San Antonio Spurs bbc.com extended their winning run while Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a loss to the Detroit Pistons. Rookie Kon Knueppel bbc.com made NBA history by becoming the fastest player to reach 200 three-pointers, as the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Chicago Bulls 131-99.
Boxing and Combat Sports
Oleksandr Usyk bbc.com will defend his WBC heavyweight title against former kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt this May. Daniel Dubois bbc.com called his upcoming fight against world champion Fabio Wardley "the biggest of my career so far," though he notably refused Wardley's fist bump at their London news conference. Frank Warren bbc.com confirmed he is considering legal action against Saudi Arabian-owned Sela and American company TKO over the Zuffa Boxing launch.
Formula 1 and Motorsport
Formula 1 bbc.com enters what many are calling a new golden age of celebrity as Netflix's eighth series of Drive To Survive releases this weekend. Cadillac bbc.com and Audi have entered F1 with the ultimate goal of becoming world champions, though both acknowledge they have significant ground to make up. Arvid Lindblad bbc.com, Britain's youngest F1 driver, credits his Indian and Swedish heritage for shaping his journey to the pinnacle of motorsport, revealing he was fixated on reaching F1 from age five.
Golf and Darts
Beau Greaves bbc.com made history by hitting the first nine-darter by a woman on the PDC Pro Tour during her Players Championship 6 clash against Mensur Suljovic in Leicester. Andrea Pavan bbc.com, the Italian golfer, faces a long rehabilitation after falling multiple floors down an open lift shaft before the South African Open. Stephen Bunting bbc.com silenced his critics by defeating Gian van Veen for the third time this season to win night four of the Premier League in Belfast.
Super League and Domestic Rugby
Castleford bbc.com secured their first Super League win of the season with Ashton Golding scoring on his debut against former club Huddersfield Giants. Wigan Warriors bbc.com won their opening three Super League games as they target regaining the title they won in 2023 and 2024. Edinburgh bbc.com mounted a comeback to beat Scarlets 24-19 in the United Rugby Championship, securing a crucial bonus-point win in their play-off bid. Cardiff bbc.com boosted their URC play-off hopes by ending champions Leinster's 11-game winning streak at the Arms Park.
Football and Management Changes
Premier League relegation bbc.com will be scrapped from the 2026-27 season as landmark changes to the English game are voted through. Richard Collier-Keywood bbc.com, WRU chair, warned that dropping to three teams is the only way to ensure a sustainable future for Welsh rugby. Oliver Glasner bbc.com insisted he isn't thinking about leaving Crystal Palace, despite speculation surrounding their Europa Conference League campaign. Wayne Tinkle espn.com will not return as Oregon State men's basketball coach next season after 12 years at the helm.
Player Performances and Records
John Higgins bbc.com remains on course for a sixth Welsh Open title after brushing aside Zhou Yuelong in the quarter-finals. Katie Boulter bbc.com reached the quarter-finals of the Merida Open in Mexico as Camila Osorio retired with injury, securing her seventh consecutive WTA win. Cameron Boozer espn.com had 24 points and 13 rebounds as No. 1 Duke beat Notre Dame 108-56, handing the Irish their worst home loss since 1898. Abhishek Sharma bbc.com returned to form with a half-century off 26 balls in India's T20 World Cup Super 8s match against Zimbabwe, bouncing back from three consecutive ducks.
International Sports News
NFL bbc.com announced that the Jacksonville Jaguars will play two games in the UK in 2026, while the Washington Commanders will also play in London and the Detroit Lions will visit Munich. The United States women's hockey team espn.com has a date with Flavor Flav in Las Vegas in July to celebrate their gold medal victory at the Milan Cortina Olympics. UFC bbc.com will spend up to $60 million on its one-of-a-kind event at the White House, according to TKO Group Holdings chief Mark Shapiro.