General Sports 3d Briefing
×Basketball
Michigan espn.com suffered a major blow as guard L.J. Cason tore his right ACL and will miss the remainder of the season. The injury comes after Cason emerged as one of college basketball's premier backup guards. Meanwhile, Oregon State espn.com announced that men's basketball coach Wayne Tinkle will not return for a 13th season after 12 years at the helm.
College Sports
Cornell espn.com pulled off a dramatic upset against first-place Yale, with Jake Fiegen hitting a go-ahead 3-pointer with one second remaining to secure a 72-69 victory in an Ivy League thriller. In women's basketball, Miami of Ohio espn.com extended its season-opening winning streak to 29 games with a thrilling 69-67 victory over Western Michigan, as Trey Perry scored the winning basket with one second left.
Rugby Union
Connacht bbc.com stunned United Rugby Championship leaders Glasgow with a dramatic last-gasp victory, as Sean Jansen's try lifted them to victory at Dexcom Stadium. Cardiff bbc.com boosted their URC play-off bid by ending champions Leinster's 11-game winning streak at the Arms Park, securing their first victory over Leinster in four years. Edinburgh bbc.com mounted a comeback to beat Scarlets 24-19, securing a crucial bonus-point win in their bid to reach the URC play-offs.
Tennis
Daniil Medvedev bbc.com claimed the Dubai Tennis Championships title after Tallon Griekspoor withdrew due to injury, though Medvedev expressed disappointment at not winning on the court. 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.
Cricket
Sri Lanka bbc.com suffered a narrow five-run defeat against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup Super 8s, despite Dashun Shanaka hitting three consecutive sixes. Pakistan bbc.com secured a five-run victory over Sri Lanka but missed out on a semi-final spot on net run-rate. South Africa bbc.com put on an impressive run chase to beat West Indies by nine wickets with 3.5 overs to spare, qualifying for the T20 World Cup semi-finals. England bbc.com secured an unlikely four-wicket win over New Zealand in a nail-biting finish at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, led by Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks.
Super League
St Helens bbc.com thrashed Catalans Dragons in Perpignan, with Daryl Clark marking his 350th Super League appearance with two tries in the thumping victory. Warrington bbc.com made it two wins from two in Super League by withstanding a strong Wakefield Trinity fightback at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. Castleford bbc.com secured their first Super League win of the season against former club Huddersfield Giants, with Ashton Golding scoring on his debut. York Knights bbc.com claimed another shock win as Danny Richardson's drop-goal earned them victory at Hull FC.
Football
Nottingham Forest bbc.com began their Netball Super League season with a thrilling one-point victory over London Mavericks, with Tash Pavelin praising her team's "grit and determination." The England Lions bbc.com squad are "following official advice" in the UAE after Iran launched attacks throughout the Middle East, with the ECB in touch with the government.
Snooker
Jack Lisowski bbc.com beat four-time world champion John Higgins 6-5 to set up a meeting with Barry Hawkins in the final of the Welsh Open in Llandudno. Stephen Bunting bbc.com silenced critics by winning night four of the Premier League in Belfast, inflicting a third final defeat of the season on Gian van Veen.
Cycling
Mathieu van der Poel bbc.com won the men's race at the Omloop het Nieuwsblad, while Dutch compatriot Demi Vollering triumphed in the women's event.
Mixed Martial Arts
The UFC announced a vacant light heavyweight title bout between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg at UFC, with former champ Alex Pereira vacating his belt. Brandon Moreno espn.com remains determined to become a three-time champion, marking ten years into his UFC career. Frank Warren bbc.com confirmed he is considering legal action against Saudi Arabian-owned Sela and American company TKO over a $1 billion dispute regarding the Zuffa Boxing launch.
Wrestling
WWE Elimination Chamber espn.com took place in Chicago, with Andreas Hale providing live updates and analysis of all the action. Logan Paul espn.com earned a spot in the Elimination Chamber match on "Smack Down," where new tag team champions were crowned.
American Football
The NFL Players Association released its 2026 team report cards based on responses from 1,759 players. The NCAA's football oversight committee is proposing stiff penalties for schools and coaches who violate the rules of the transfer portal window.
Other Sports
Harry Brook bbc.com hit a massive six for England against New Zealand that crashed into the stadium screen at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Jeff Galloway espn.com, a member of the 1972 U.S. Olympic team who inspired runners by promoting a run-walk-run strategy, has died. Cameron Brink espn.com revealed she met her fiancé through an unconventional email rather than social media direct messages.