General Sports 3d Briefing
×NCAA Basketball
Colorado espn.com mourned quarterback Dominiq Ponder after his fatal crash, while USC espn.com announced leading scorer Chad Baker-Mazara's departure from the basketball program. Arizona espn.com clinched the Big 12 title with a 73-57 win over Iowa State, and Duke espn.com overwhelmed NC State to secure the ACC crown. UConn espn.com completed its 11th undefeated regular season, positioning itself nine wins from repeating as national champion.
International Rugby
England bbc.com unveiled a new-look team with Seb Atkinson and Fin Smith potentially drawing on their teenage Worcester academy days for the Italy match. Wales bbc.com wing Ellis Mee is in line for a Six Nations recall against Ireland, while Scotland bbc.com received an unexpected boost with Jack Dempsey's return for the France game. The WRU bbc.com faces pressure to reconsider cutting a men's professional side after government politicians urged a rethink.
College Football
Colorado grappled with tragedy as quarterback Dominiq Ponder died in a single-car crash at age. The Buffs espn.com promoted Chris Marve to defensive coordinator after Warren Sapp resigned. Spring football previews highlighted key storylines across the Big Ten espn.com as games approach.
Tennis & Cricket
A drone attack in UAE bbc.com forced players to flee and caused tournament cancellation after a fire broke out at an oil terminal. Meanwhile, England Lions bbc.com returned from the cancelled UAE series, with the ECB expressing gratitude for their safe return.
Auto Racing
Tyler Reddick espn.com made NASCAR history by winning the first three races of the season at Circuit of the Americas. The Australian Grand Prix espn.com promises guaranteed drama with new-era cars, while Marco Bezzecchi bbc.com won the Moto GP opener as defending champion Marc Marquez retired late in Thailand.
Golf & Olympics
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Hunter Armstrong espn.com plans to swim in the PED-friendly Enhanced Games while pursuing 2028 Olympic hopes. Casey Jarvis espn.com won the South African Open, earning Masters and Open Championship spots. Hannah Green bbc.com captured the LPGA Women's World Championship with her husband as caddie.
Winter Sports
Skiing duo Menna Fitzpatrick and Scott Meenagh bbc.com were named Great Britain's Winter Paralympics flagbearers for the opening ceremony. Meanwhile, Matthew Brennan bbc.com became the first British winner of the Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne one-day race since Sir Mark Cavendish.
Women's Basketball
North Carolina espn.com denied Duke an outright ACC women's title with a 74-69 victory, while UConn espn.com remained unanimous No. 1 heading into the postseason. Texas espn.com joined UConn, UCLA and South Carolina as No. 1 seeds in women's NCAA tournament projections.
Men's Basketball Rankings
Duke espn.com took the No. 1 spot in the AP poll for a record 149th time, while Florida espn.com clinched at least a share of the SEC title with a dominant win over Arkansas. Michigan espn.com lost guard L.J. Cason for the season with a torn ACL.
Soccer
Inter Miami espn.com surged in MLS Power Rankings after a comeback win, while England women's team bbc.com earned Laureus award nominations alongside Lando Norris and Luke Littler. Alyssa Healy bbc.com ended her ODI career with a stunning 158 as Australia completed a 50-over series sweep of India.
Concussion Concerns
Former British and Irish Lions wing Anthony Watson bbc.com revealed he cheated a concussion test during the 2017 New Zealand tour. England hooker Jamie George bbc.com said rugby's relationship with head injuries has changed dramatically during his career, while ex-captain Lewis Moody bbc.com told teammate Ben Youngs he was "very aware" of the risks during his playing days.
Miscellaneous Sports
Phantom BC and Mist espn.com advanced to the Unrivaled championship game after semifinal wins at Barclays Center. Barry Hawkins bbc.com won his first Welsh Open title, beating Jack Lisowski 9-5. Nico Echavarria espn.com captured victory at PGA National after shooting a 5-under.
Sports Governance
Iowa State espn.com discontinued its women's gymnastics program, with the AD calling it "the right decision" for the athletics program. The Six Nations trophy bbc.com will be replaced after fire damage during transit. Halifax Panthers bbc.com regained RFL membership after liquidation.
International Competition
South Africa bbc.com powered past Zimbabwe to seal Super 8s top spot and set up a T20 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. India bbc.com secured a semi-final showdown with England after beating West Indies, while England bbc.com identified reasons for hope against the "fearsome" Indian team.
College Recruiting
BYU espn.com landed top-10 senior Bruce Branch III, giving coach Kevin Young his third consecutive five-star recruit. Duke espn.com entered 2026 recruiting rankings at No. 1, with UNC debuting at No. 7.
Sports Media
Hilary Knight appeared on "Saturday Night Live" alongside U.S. women's hockey teammates and the Hughes brothers. A new BBC documentary trailer was released for "Ben Youngs Investigates: How Safe Is Rugby?"