General Sports 3d Briefing
×Tennis & Cricket
Medvedev bbc.com says it was "not how I wanted to win" after Griekspoor withdrew from the Dubai final due to injury. Farhan bbc.com hit his second T20 World Cup century as Pakistan pushed for a semi-final spot. Sharma bbc.com overcame three consecutive ducks to score a half-century against Zimbabwe, while Markram bbc.com powered South Africa to a nine-wicket win over the West Indies with an unbeaten. Ahmed bbc.com and Jacks led England to a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in Colombo.
Football & Rugby
Michigan espn.com defeated Illinois 84-70 to clinch the Big Ten regular-season title outright. Cornell espn.com stunned Ivy League leader Yale on a last-second three-pointer. Nottingham Forest bbc.com edged London Mavericks 60-59 in a Netball Super League thriller. Cardiff bbc.com beat Leinster for the first time in four years, ending the champions' 11-game winning streak. Edinburgh bbc.com battled past Scarlets 24-19 to keep their URC play-off hopes alive. Tadhg Beirne bbc.com insists Ireland must stay focused ahead of their Six Nations clash with Wales after a record away win over England.
Combat Sports & Motorsport
Prochazka espn.com and Ulberg will vie for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title as Pereira vacates his belt. Brandon Moreno espn.com believes he can still become a three-time flyweight champion after a decade in the UFC. Frank Warren bbc.com confirms he is considering legal action over the launch of Zuffa Boxing. Dubois bbc.com calls his upcoming fight with Wardley the biggest of his career so far, though he refused a fist bump at their news conference. Stephen Bunting bbc.com silenced critics with victory in Belfast, inflicting a third final defeat of the season on Gian van Veen.
Basketball & Hockey
Gilgeous-Alexander bbc.com marked his return from injury with 36 points as the Thunder beat the Nuggets 127-121 in overtime. The Spurs bbc.com extended their winning run to close the gap on Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City. The U.S. women's hockey team espn.com will celebrate their Olympic gold with Flavor Flav in Las Vegas in July.
College Sports & Transfers
Oregon State espn.com announced that coach Wayne Tinkle will not return for a 13th season. Cincinnati espn.com is suing former quarterback Brendan Sorsby over a $1 million exit fee following his transfer to Texas Tech. The NCAA espn.com is proposing stiff penalties for schools violating transfer portal window rules. Miami (Ohio) espn.com rallied to beat Western Michigan 69-67, extending their season-opening winning streak to 29 games.
Golf & Snooker
Andrea Pavan bbc.com says he faces "a lot of rehab and hard work" after falling multiple floors down an open lift shaft before the South African Open. John Higgins bbc.com remains on course for a sixth Welsh Open title after beating Zhou Yuelong in the quarters. Mark Williams bbc.com and Neil Robertson both progressed with 4-1 wins into the third round in Llandudno. Dennis Taylor bbc.com paid an emotional tribute to snooker legend John Virgo, who died aged.
Formula 1 & Motorsport
Formula 1's bbc.com new golden age of celebrity may have begun as Netflix's Drive To Survive releases its eighth series. Cadillac bbc.com and Audi enter F1 with the same ambition to become world champions but with very different projects. Will drivers still make a difference in F1 in 2026? bbc.com Andrew Benson assesses whether skill still matters under the new rules.
WWE & Entertainment
Logan Paul espn.com earned a spot in the Elimination Chamber match on Smack Down. Cameron Brink espn.com revealed she met her fiancé via email, eschewing social media direct messages. Matt Holliday's espn.com Stillwater estate has been listed for $12 million, featuring a professionally lit baseball field with indoor batting cages.
Rugby League & Super League
Castleford bbc.com beat Huddersfield Giants for their first Super League win of the season, with Ashton Golding scoring on his debut against his former club. Wigan bbc.com won their opening three Super League games as they look to regain the title they won in 2023 and 2024. York Knights bbc.com claimed another shock win as Danny Richardson's drop-goal sank Hull FC.
GAA & Protests
The GAA's bbc.com Annual Congress at Croke Park was disrupted by a protest calling for the association to cut ties with sponsor Allianz. Richard Collier-Keywood bbc.com warned that dropping to three teams is the only way to ensure a sustainable future for Welsh rugby.
Miscellaneous
Hayley Ladd bbc.com begins World Cup qualifying with Wales believing her move to Crystal Palace came at "the right time." Blair Murray bbc.com is confident he can win back his starting spot with Wales despite concerns over his size. Thibaud Flament bbc.com said he is "surprised how many people go through" fertility treatment after missing France's Six Nations opener for personal reasons. Harry Brook bbc.com hit a six that crashed into the stadium screen, with commentators declaring he had "broken pixels."