General Sports 3d Briefing
×Cricket
The S&P500 bbc.com dropped 1.2% in its worst week since June. Entrata bbc.com is working with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan on an IPO.
Rugby
Woodman and Assiratti join Wales' Six Nations squad bbc.com who resume their Six Nations campaign in Ireland on Friday. Beirne bbc.com insists Ireland must remain focused as attention shifts to Friday's Six Nations game with Wales following a record away win over England.
Golf
Australia's Hannah Green wins the LPGA's Women's World Championship in Singapore bbc.com after her husband steps in as her caddie. Green wins LPGA title with husband as caddie — Australia's Hannah Green wins the LPGA's Women's World Championship in Singapore after her husband steps in as her caddie.
Moto GP
Bezzecchi wins MotoGP opener as Marc Marquez retires bbc.com — Italy's Marco Bezzecchi wins the opening race of the Moto GP season in Thailand as defending champion Marc Marquez retires late on.
Rugby League
St Helens thrash Catalans in Perpignan bbc.com — Daryl Clark marks his 350th Super League appearance with two tries in St Helens' thumping victory at Catalans Dragons. Warrington beat Wakefield to extend winning start bbc.com — Warrington Wolves make it two wins from two in Super League by withstanding a strong Wakefield Trinity fightback at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Six Nations
McCloskey keen to make most of Ireland chance bbc.com — Stuart McCloskey is enjoying his run as a starting centre for Ireland and is keen to maintain his fine form in Andy Farrell's side. Beirne insists Ireland must remain focused...
College Basketball
Michigan loses guard Cason (ACL) for rest of year espn.com — Michigan's L.J. Cason, who had emerged as one of the premier backup guards in college basketball this season, suffered a torn right ACL and will miss the rest of the season. Gators win 9th straight, clinch share of SEC title espn.com — No. 7 Florida earned at least a share of the Southeastern Conference title with a 111-77 romp over 20th-ranked Arkansas on Saturday night.
NHL
Minnesota Wild win 9th straight, clinch share of division title — No. 1 Minnesota defeated No. 7 Chicago 4-3 on Saturday night to extend their record-breaking winning streak to nine games and clinch a share of the Central Division title.
MMA
Mc Kenzie beats 'god' Higgins to set up Welsh Open final with Hawkins bbc.com — Jack Lisowski beats 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. Mc Kenzie beats 'god' Higgins...
Boxing
Lewis Crocker's hand injury 'nothing too serious' bbc.com — Lewis Crocker's manager Jamie Conlan says the IBF welterweight champion's hand injury is "nothing too serious" and expects the Belfast fighter's first title defence against Liam Paro to take place in...
Golf (Women)
Van der Poel & Vollering earn Omloop het Nieuwsblad wins bbc.com — Mathieu van der Poel wins the men's race at the Omloop het Nieuwsblad, and Dutch compatriot Demi Vollering triumphs in the women's event.
Tennis
Daniil Medvedev says it it "not how I wanted to win" the Dubai Tennis Championships title bbc.com — Daniil Medvedev says it it "not how I wanted to win" the Dubai Tennis Championships title after Tallon Griekspoor withdraws because of injury.
Rugby Union
Edinburgh mount comeback to beat Scarlets in URC bbc.com — Edinburgh battle past a spirited Scarlets side 24-19 to secure a crucial bonus-point win in their bid to reach the United Rugby Championship play-offs. Cardiff beat Leinster for first time in four years bbc.com — Cardiff boost their URC play-off bid by ending champions Leinster's 11-game winning streak at the Arms Park.
Netball
Nottingham Forest beat Mavericks 60-59 in thriller bbc.com — Nottingham Forest's Tash Pavelin says her side "showed a lot of grit and determination" in their Netball Super League season opener as they beat London Mavericks by one point in a thrilling game.
Formula 1
Formula 1's new golden age of celebrity may have just begun bbc.com — As the eighth series of Netflix's hugely popular Drive To Survive is released this weekend, has Formula 1 become one big star playground? Prochazka, Ulberg to vie for title as Pereira vacates espn.com — The UFC announced a vacant light heavyweight title bout between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg at UFC, meaning former champ Alex Pereira has vacated his belt.
College Football
Oregon State's Tinkle won't return for 13th season espn.com — Oregon State men's basketball coach Wayne Tinkle will not return next season after 12 years at the helm, the school announced Thursday.
NHL (Continued)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander marks his return from injury with 36 points bbc.com — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander marks his return from injury with 36 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 127-121 in overtime.
Golf (Men)
Kosgei wins Tokyo Marathon in record time bbc.com — Kenya's Brigid Kosgei sets a new course record of 2:14:29 with a commanding victory at the Tokyo Marathon.
Cricket (Continued)
South Africa power past Zimbabwe to seal Super 8s top spot — South Africa beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to finish top of Group 1 in the Super 8s and set up a semi-final against New Zealand. South Africa beat Zimbabwe to set up NZ semi-final — South Africa produce an unconvincing performance with the bat as they beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to set up a