General Sports 3d Briefing
×College Basketball
Michigan espn.com lost guard L.J. Cason for the season after he tore his right ACL. Oregon State espn.com announced that coach Wayne Tinkle will not return for a 13th season after 12 years at the helm.
College Football
The NCAA's football oversight committee is proposing stiff penalties espn.com for schools and coaches who violate transfer portal window rules. Oregon State will have a new coach next season after Wayne Tinkle's departure.
Rugby Union
Edinburgh bbc.com mounted a comeback to beat Scarlets 24-19 in a crucial United Rugby Championship bonus-point win. Cardiff bbc.com beat Leinster for the first time in four years, ending the champions' 11-game winning streak. Ireland bbc.com must remain focused as attention shifts to Friday's Six Nations game with Wales following a record away win over England.
Cricket
England bbc.com secured an unlikely four-wicket win over New Zealand in a nail-biting finish at the Premadasa Stadium. Pakistan bbc.com beat Sri Lanka by five runs in the T20 World Cup Super 8s 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.
Tennis
Daniil Medvedev bbc.com said it was "not how I wanted to win" the Dubai Tennis Championships title after Tallon Griekspoor withdrew due to injury. Katie Boulter bbc.com reached the quarter-finals of the Merida Open in Mexico as Camila Osorio retired with injury.
Mixed Martial Arts
The UFC announced a vacant light heavyweight title bout between Jiri Prochazka espn.com and Carlos Ulberg at UFC, meaning former champ Alex Pereira has vacated his belt. Brandon Moreno espn.com believes he can still become a three-time UFC flyweight champion despite being 10 years into his career.
Snooker
Jack Lisowski bbc.com beat four-time world champion John Higgins 6-5 to set up a meeting with Barry Hawkins in the Welsh Open final. Stephen Bunting bbc.com silenced critics with a win in Belfast, inflicting a third final defeat of the season on Gian van Veen.
Super League
St Helens bbc.com thrashed Catalans Dragons in Perpignan, with Daryl Clark marking his 350th Super League appearance with two tries. Warrington bbc.com made it two wins from two in Super League by withstanding a strong Wakefield Trinity fightback. Castleford bbc.com beat 'rubbish' Huddersfield Giants for their first Super League win of the season.
United Rugby Championship
Ospreys bbc.com scored a pair of late tries to earn victory over Ulster. Munster bbc.com secured a much-needed victory over Zebre but were made to work hard before pulling clear in the second half. Connacht bbc.com stunned URC leaders Glasgow with a last-gasp try from Sean Jansen.
Other Sports
Mathieu van der Poel bbc.com won the men's race at the Omloop het Nieuwsblad, with Dutch compatriot Demi Vollering triumphing in the women's event. Nottingham Forest bbc.com beat London Mavericks 60-59 in a thrilling Netball Super League season opener. York Knights bbc.com claimed another shock win as Danny Richardson's drop-goal sunk Hull FC.
WWE
Logan Paul espn.com earned a spot in the Elimination Chamber match on "Smack Down" as new tag team champions were crowned. Andreas Hale espn.com breaks down all the action from WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 in Chicago.
NFL
The NFL Players Association released 2026 team report cards espn.com based on responses from 1,759 players. Matt Holliday's espn.com 7,500-square-foot estate in Stillwater was listed for $12 million, including a professionally lit baseball field with indoor batting cages.
Basketball
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bbc.com marked his return from injury with 36 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 127-121 in overtime. The San Antonio Spurs bbc.com extended their winning run as Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City Thunder lost at the Detroit Pistons.
International Football
England Lions bbc.com are "following official advice" in the UAE after Iran launched attacks throughout the Middle East. Wales' Hayley Ladd bbc.com begins World Cup qualifying believing last month's move to Crystal Palace came at "the right time."
Golf
Italian golfer Andrea Pavan bbc.com said he has "a lot of rehab and hard work" ahead after falling multiple floors down an open lift shaft before the start of the South African Open.
Formula 1
Cadillac and Audi bbc.com enter F1 with the ultimate goal of becoming world champions, both knowing they have some way to go before achieving that aim. Andrew Benson assesses whether drivers will still make a difference bbc.com in F1 in 2026 with new rules in place.
Darts
Stephen Bunting won night four of the Premier League in Belfast, silencing critics with his performance against Gian van Veen.