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Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder espn.com died in a single-car crash Sunday at age, leaving the Buffaloes program in mourning. Iowa State espn.com meanwhile announced the discontinuation of its women's gymnastics program, a move its athletic director called necessary amid ongoing issues.
Formula 1
The 2026 Formula 1 season bbc.com ushers in a new era with revolutionary car and engine regulations. Aston Martin espn.com arrives in Australia in disarray despite earlier "team of the future" hype, while George Russell bbc.com believes Mercedes has finally built a title-contending car. Organizers remain confident bbc.com Middle East travel chaos won't disrupt this weekend's Australian Grand Prix.
Basketball
UConn espn.com completed a perfect 31-0 regular season and remains the unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top. Duke espn.com holds the No. 1 spot for a record 149th time after clinching the outright ACC title, with Cameron Boozer espn.com leading the way. North Carolina espn.com denied Duke an outright ACC women's title with a 74-69 victory. Miami (Ohio) espn.com extended its historic winning streak to 30 games with a tense win over Toledo, though AD David Sayler espn.com challenged Bruce Pearl's disrespectful comment that the Red Hawks don't deserve an NCAA tournament bid.
Team Sports & Tournaments
The TGL espn.com playoffs are set after Jupiter Links and Los Angeles Golf Club secured postseason spots in dramatic finishes. India bbc.com booked a T20 World Cup semi-final against England with a five-wicket win over West Indies, setting up a clash where Michael Vaughan bbc.com believes England's superior spin attack can prevail. South Africa bbc.com, the tournament's last unbeaten team, faces New Zealand in the other semi-final after topping their Super 8s group. In the Six Nations, Wales bbc.com recalled Ellis Mee for Friday's match against Ireland, while Scotland bbc.com aims to stay in title contention against France and received a boost with Jack Dempsey bbc.com's return.
WNBA & Player Movements
Kelsey Plum espn.com and Breanna Stewart sent a critical letter to the WNBPA leadership expressing "serious concerns" about CBA talks, though Plum later called the league's offer a "significant win." Khalil Mack espn.com confirmed he will play in 2026 and explore all free agency options after mulling retirement.
Other Sports
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Hunter Armstrong espn.com plans to swim in the PED-friendly Enhanced Games while still pursuing 2028 Olympic dreams. Lando Norris bbc.com, Luke Littler and the England women's football team are Laureus award nominees. Tyler Reddick espn.com made NASCAR history by winning the first three races of the season. Brigid Kosgei bbc.com set a Tokyo Marathon course record, and Marco Bezzecchi bbc.com won the Moto GP opener as Marc Marquez retired late.