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Pakistan bbc.com suffered a heartbreaking exit from the T20 World Cup despite Sahibzada Farhan's century against Sri Lanka. The team missed out on the semi-finals due to net run-rate calculations after a five-run victory. Meanwhile, South Africa bbc.com secured their semi-final spot with a dominant nine-wicket win over the West Indies, powered by Aiden Markram's unbeaten. India's Abhishek Sharma overcame early tournament struggles to score a 26-ball half-century against Zimbabwe, while England faces selection questions ahead of their crucial match against New Zealand, with leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed in contention for the spinning Colombo pitch.
Rugby Highlights
Connacht bbc.com produced a dramatic upset against Glasgow Warriors, with Sean Jansen's last-gasp try securing victory at Dexcom Stadium. The result denied Glasgow the chance to extend their lead at the top of the United Rugby Championship table. In another URC clash, Edinburgh bbc.com mounted a comeback to beat Scarlets 24-19, earning a bonus-point win crucial for their play-off ambitions. Cardiff also boosted their play-off hopes by ending champions Leinster's 11-game winning streak at the Arms Park. Wales back Blair Murray expressed confidence about winning back his starting spot despite concerns over his size, while France's Thibaud Flament shared his surprise at the popularity of fertility treatments among players after missing France's Six Nations opener for personal reasons.
Tennis Results
Daniil Medvedev bbc.com claimed the Dubai Tennis Championships title in controversial fashion as opponent Tallon Griekspoor withdrew due to injury. Medvedev admitted it wasn't how he wanted to win the title. In snooker, Barry Hawkins bbc.com defeated Wu Yize 6-4 to reach the Welsh Open final for the second time in his career. John Higgins also advanced to the quarter-finals after brushing aside Zhou Yuelong, keeping his hopes of a sixth Welsh Open title alive. Stephen Bunting silenced critics by winning night four of the Premier League in Belfast, inflicting a third final defeat of the season on Gian van Veen.
Football News
Nottingham Forest bbc.com began their Netball Super League campaign with a thrilling one-point victory over London Mavericks, with Tash Pavelin praising her team's "grit and determination." In football, Arsenal espn.com faced scrutiny as defending champions PSG looked a shadow of their former selves in a narrow win over Monaco. The FA Cup quarter-finals produced several upsets, with lower-league teams causing problems for Premier League opposition. Meanwhile, the GAA's Annual Congress at Croke Park was disrupted by a protest calling for the association to cut ties with sponsor Allianz.
Basketball Action
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bbc.com marked his return from injury with 36 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 127-121 in overtime. The Spurs extended their winning run to close the gap on Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City, who lost to the Detroit Pistons. In college basketball, No. 3 Michigan espn.com clinched the Big Ten regular-season title with an 84-70 victory over No. 10 Illinois. Cornell pulled off a stunning upset against first-place Yale, with Jake Fiegen hitting a go-ahead three-pointer with one second remaining for a 72-69 victory.
Combat Sports
Brandon Moreno espn.com enters his UFC fight in Mexico City aiming to become a three-time champion, marking ten years in the organization. British fighter Lone'er Kavanagh called facing Moreno a "legendary moment" in his career. Daniel Dubois labeled his upcoming fight against Fabio Wardley as the biggest of his career so far. The UFC announced a vacant light heavyweight title bout between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg at UFC, following former champion Alex Pereira's decision to vacate the belt. Promoter Frank Warren confirmed he's considering legal action against Saudi-owned Sela and American company TKO over Zuffa Boxing launch disputes.
Winter Sports
The United States women's hockey team will celebrate their gold medal victory with a meeting with Flavor Flav in Las Vegas in July. American gold medalist Hilary Knight called President Trump's comment about the women's team "distasteful" but chose to focus on celebrating the team's accomplishments. The NHL trade deadline approaches with several contending teams looking to bolster their rosters for the playoff push. In skiing, the World Cup season heads toward its final events with multiple discipline titles still up for grabs.
Other Sports
Hayley Ladd bbc.com begins World Cup qualifying with Wales believing her recent move to Crystal Palace came at "the right time." In motorsport, Formula 1's new golden age of celebrity continues as the eighth series of Netflix's "Drive to Survive" releases, raising questions about whether the sport has become "one big star playground." Cadillac and Audi enter F1 with the ultimate goal of becoming world champions, though both acknowledge they have significant progress to make. In golf, Italian Andrea Pavan revealed he faces "a lot of rehab and hard work" after falling multiple floors down an open lift shaft before the South African Open.
Upcoming Events
The Unrivaled playoffs begin Saturday with six teams advancing: The Phantom, Laces, Mist, Breeze, Rose, and Vinyl. WWE's Elimination Chamber event in Chicago will determine who books their tickets to Wrestle Mania. The NFL combine workouts approach with analysts debating which prospects should have great performances and who could climb draft boards. In lacrosse, the 2026 PLL and WLL Championship Series features the top four teams in men's and women's lacrosse competing for the Sixes crown. The 2026 Indy Car season preview highlights Will Power's new surroundings, Mick Schumacher's stateside return, and Álex Palou's quest for history.