General Sports 3d Briefing
×College Football
The Colorado Buffaloes mourned teammate Dominiq Ponder espn.com after the 23-year-old died in a single-car crash Sunday. Meanwhile, Duke extended its record in the AP men’s poll, claiming the No. 1 spot for a 149th time Duke No. 1 in men’s AP poll for record 149th time espn.com.
NFL
Outside linebacker Khalil Mack will play in 2026 and explore free agency options Mack to play in '26, explore all FA options espn.com. The Buffaloes’ defensive assistant Warren Sapp resigned to pursue other opportunities, with Chris Marve promoted to defensive coordinator Buffs asst. Sapp resigns; Marve promoted to DC espn.com.
NBA
Giannis Antetokounmpo returned Monday night against the Celtics, ending a five-week absence due to a calf strain Giannis back vs. Celtics after missing 15 games espn.com. Duke’s dominance continued as it remained the unanimous No. 1 in the women’s AP Top 25 UConn remains unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25 espn.com.
Women’s Basketball
UConn finished its 31-0 regular season, positioning itself nine wins from repeating as national champions UConn finishes off perfect 31-0 regular season espn.com. In NCAA tournament projections, Texas joined UConn, UCLA, and South Carolina as No. 1 seeds UT joins No. 1s in women’s NCAA seed projections espn.com.
International Sports
India secured a T20 World Cup semi-final against England after a five-wicket win over West Indies, with Sanju Samson’s 97 proving decisive India see off West Indies to book semi-final with England bbc.com. Meanwhile, rugby’s concussion protocols faced scrutiny as former players revealed cheating on injury assessments in 2017 How Watson ‘cheated’ Lions concussion test in 2017 bbc.com.
Rugby
England’s Jamie George noted rugby’s improved approach to head injuries, though concerns persist I feel very safe now, I haven't always - George on rugby's concussion issue bbc.com. The Six Nations trophy will be retired after fire damage during transit Six Nations trophy to be replaced after fire damage bbc.com.
Formula 1
The 2026 season introduces new rules, cars, and an 11th team, marking a transformative era for the sport New era of Formula 1 - what is changing in 2026? bbc.com. Despite Middle East travel chaos, organizers confirmed the Australian GP will proceed as planned No 'impact' on Australian GP despite Middle East travel disruption bbc.com.
Cricket
Pakistan’s Haris Rauf was named a marquee player for The Hundred, alongside 13 others from the country Rauf leads Pakistan players on final Hundred list bbc.com. India’s T20 World Cup semi-final against England looms after a crucial win over West Indies India set up England semi-final at T20 World Cup.
Cycling
Matthew Brennan claimed Belgium’s Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne, becoming the first Briton to win since Sir Mark Cavendish Brennan follows Cavendish with victory in Belgium bbc.com. Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei set a Tokyo Marathon record with a 2:14:29 victory Kosgei wins Tokyo Marathon in record time bbc.com.
Tennis
Daniil Medvedev won the Dubai title after Tallon Griekspoor withdrew, though he called the victory bittersweet Medvedev wins Dubai title as Griekspoor withdraws bbc.com. Meanwhile, athletes face travel disruptions in the Middle East, with tennis star Daniil Medvedev among those affected Athletes facing travel issues amid Middle East war espn.com.
Hockey
Ireland’s Six Nations squad received a boost with Jack Dempsey’s return before their match against France Scotland get unexpected Dempsey boost for France bbc.com. Wales’ goalkeeper rotation strategy continues ahead of World Cup qualifiers Wales boss Wilkinson to continue rotating keepers bbc.com.
Golf
Nico Echavarria won the PGA National, securing spots in the Masters and Open Championship Echavarria wins Cognizant after Lowry collapse espn.com. Casey Jarvis earned similar honors after claiming the South African Open Jarvis gets Masters, Open spots with S. Africa win espn.com.
Boxing
Lone'er Kavanagh stunned former UFC champion Brandon Moreno in Mexico City, marking a career-high win Britain's Kavanagh stuns ex-champion Moreno with three weeks' preparation bbc.com.
Wrestling
WWE’s Elimination Chamber saw unexpected title matchups, with only one