General Sports 3d Briefing
×Cricket
India bbc.com secured a T20 World Cup semi-final spot with a five-wicket win over West Indies. Sanju Samson bbc.com starred with an unbeaten 97 to set up a semi-final against England. Meanwhile, South Africa bbc.com topped their Super 8s group with a five-wicket win over Zimbabwe, setting up a last-four clash with New Zealand. Pakistan bbc.com were eliminated despite Sahibzada Farhan's century against Sri Lanka, falling short on net run-rate.
England bbc.com pulled off a thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand in Colombo, with Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks leading the charge. Jos Buttler bbc.com continued his poor form with a two-ball duck. Alyssa Healy bbc.com ended her ODI career in style, smashing 158 as Australia completed a clean sweep of India in Hobart.
Tennis & Golf
Daniil Medvedev bbc.com claimed the Dubai Tennis Championships title after opponent Tallon Griekspoor withdrew due to injury. Casey Jarvis espn.com won the South African Open with a 3-under, earning spots in the Masters and Open Championship.
Darts & Snooker
Stephen Bunting bbc.com silenced critics by defeating Gian van Veen in the Belfast Premier League final. Barry Hawkins bbc.com claimed his first Welsh Open title with a 9-5 victory over Jack Lisowski in Llandudno. John Higgins bbc.com remains on course for a sixth Welsh Open crown after beating Zhou Yuelong.
Rugby Union
Ireland bbc.com began their Hockey World Cup qualification campaign with a 5-2 win over Canada. Wales bbc.com added Keiron Assiratti and Ryan Woodman to their Six Nations squad ahead of the Ireland clash. Munster bbc.com secured a bonus-point win over Zebre in the United Rugby Championship, while Edinburgh bbc.com came from behind to beat Scarlets 24-19. Ospreys bbc.com edged Ulster with late tries, and Cardiff bbc.com ended Leinster's 11-game winning streak for their first win in four years.
Football & Soccer
England Lions bbc.com are following official advice in the UAE after regional tensions. Wales bbc.com begin World Cup qualifying with a fresh start under Rhian Wilkinson. South Carolina's Dawn Staley espn.com is working to help former players return home from Israel.
Cycling & Motorsport
Matthew Brennan bbc.com became the first British winner of Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne since Sir Mark Cavendish. Mathieu van der Poel bbc.com and Demi Vollering won the men's and women's races at Omloop het Nieuwsblad. Marco Bezzecchi bbc.com took victory in the Thailand Moto GP opener as Marc Marquez retired late. Brigid Kosgei bbc.com set a new Tokyo Marathon course record of 2:14:29.
Basketball
North Carolina espn.com upset No. 12 Duke 74-69, with Elina Aarnisalo scoring 22 and Nyla Harris adding. Florida espn.com clinched at least a share of the SEC title with a 111-77 win over Arkansas. Michigan espn.com secured the Big Ten regular-season crown by beating Illinois 84-70. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bbc.com returned from injury with 36 points in the Thunder's overtime win over the Nuggets.
Mixed Martial Arts & Combat Sports
Britain's Lone'er Kavanagh bbc.com upset former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno in Mexico City. Lewis Crocker's bbc.com manager says his hand injury is "nothing too serious" ahead of the IBF welterweight title defense.
Ice Hockey & Winter Sports
Hilary Knight espn.com appeared on "Saturday Night Live" alongside Megan Keller and the Hughes brothers. The U.S. women's hockey team continues Olympic preparations.
Athletics & Track
Kenya's Brigid Kosgei dominated the Tokyo Marathon with a record-breaking 2:14:29 finish. The athletics world turns attention to upcoming championship meets.
Netball
Nottingham Forest bbc.com began their Netball Super League season with a thrilling one-point win over London Mavericks. London Pulse bbc.com start as defending champions in the revamped competition.
Baseball & Softball
Matt Holliday's espn.com Stillwater estate hits the market for $12 million, featuring a professional baseball field with indoor batting cages.
American Football & College Sports
Colorado's Warren Sapp espn.com resigned as defensive assistant, with Chris Marve promoted to defensive coordinator. Michigan's L.J. Cason espn.com suffered a torn ACL, ending his season. Cornell stunned Yale on a last-second three-pointer, while Miami (Ohio) extended their perfect start to 29-0.
Wrestling & Entertainment
WWE Elimination Chamber espn.com set the stage for Wrestle Mania 42 with only one surprising outcome. Logan Paul espn.com earned a spot in the Elimination Chamber match on "Smack Down."
Rugby League
St Helens bbc.com thrashed Catalans Dragons with six tries, including two from Daryl Clark in his 350th appearance. Warrington bbc.com made it two wins from two in Super League. Castleford bbc.com earned their first win of the season against Huddersfield, while promoted York Knights bbc.com claimed another upset with a drop-goal win over Hull FC. Wigan Warriors bbc.com won their opening three Super League games as they target regaining the title.
GAA & Other Sports
GAA Congress bbc.com was disrupted by protests over sponsorship ties. Reading West Indians RUFC bbc.com continues inspiring black players four decades after formation. The BBC explores rugby safety in a new documentary featuring Ben Youngs bbc.com.
Formula 1
Formula 1's bbc.com celebrity golden age may have begun with Drive to Survive's popularity. Cadillac and Audi bbc.com enter F1 with championship ambitions but acknowledge the challenge ahead. The 2026 season preview examines Power's new surroundings, Schumacher's stateside move, and Palou's history chase.