General Sports 3d Briefing
×Markets & Deals
The S&P 500 bbc.com fell 1.2% marking its first two-week loss since June. Entrata espn.com is working with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan on an IPO. The WNBPA's executive committee said it remains "united" and that a recent player survey reaffirms the league's latest proposal for a new CBA "is not worth taking." Francisco Partners espn.com completed a $2.2 billion take-private of Jamf.
Macro & Policy
Japan may intervene to buy yen espn.com as speculation mounts. Ecuador espn.com is eyeing a $4B bond sale return. Mississippi lawmakers are considering a tax loophole for NIL-earning college athletes in the state.
Game Results
A brawl between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina in the women's Sun Belt Tournament on Wednesday left eight players ejected and knocked a referee to the ground where she required medical attention. Great Britain's Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean bbc.com lose 10-7 to Estonia in their Winter Paralympics wheelchair curling opener in Cortina.
Player News
Aryna Sabalenka announces her engagement to Georgios Frangulis. The news drew congratulations from players like Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Amanda Anisimova. Cole McConchie bbc.com takes two wickets in two balls to remove South Africa's Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton in their T20 World Cup semi-final.
Coaching & Management
Lou Holtz, the quick-witted college football coach who led Notre Dame to a national championship in 1988, has died at the age of. Nick Timoney bbc.com is handed his first Six Nations start as Ireland head coach Andy Farrell makes five changes to his XV for Friday's match against Wales in Dublin. Harry Brook bbc.com says England do not need to produce the perfect performance to win the T20 World Cup and "unity" has driven the team to the semi-finals.
League Updates
The NCAA tourneys will require teams to submit initial availability reports the night before a game and provide updates two hours prior to tipoff. Entrata espn.com is working with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan on an IPO.
International Sports
Russia's sporting exile bbc.com ends at the Winter Paralympics, analyzed by Sports Editor Dan Roan. Great Britain's Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean bbc.com lose 10-7 to Estonia in their Winter Paralympics wheelchair curling opener in Cortina. England's Harry Brook bbc.com says England do not need to produce the perfect performance to win the T20 World Cup and "unity" has driven the team to the semi-finals.
Tournament Coverage
The next stop on the PGA Tour season brings us to Bay Hill Club and Lodge for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where length off the tee and controlled iron play is at a premium. Aryna Sabalenka espn.com announces her engagement to Georgios Frangulis.
Coaching Changes
Robbie Deans bbc.com is appointed the new head coach of New Zealand, becoming the first person of Pasifika heritage to lead the side as they target a fourth World Cup triumph. Dave Rennie bbc.com is appointed the new head coach of New Zealand, becoming the first person of Pasifika heritage to lead the side as they target a fourth World Cup triumph.
Injury & Health
Steve Thompson bbc.com speaks to former England team-mate Ben Youngs about his early onset dementia. Jamie George bbc.com says that rugby's relationship with head injuries has changed dramatically during his career.
Contract Negotiations
The WNBPA's executive committee said it remains "united" and that a recent player survey reaffirms the league's latest proposal for a new CBA "is not worth taking." Kelsey Plum espn.com said the CBA offer from the league to the WNBPA is a "significant win," but negotiations should continue and "a strike would be the worst thing for both sides."
Tournament Preview
With new coaches, quarterbacks and transfers, we look at the ACC as camps get ready to open. Entrata espn.com is working with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan on an IPO.
Recruitment Focus
Which teams put together the best combination of recruits and transfers? We'll see who impacts 2026. Bruce Branch III espn.com has committed to BYU, giving coach Kevin Young his third consecutive recruiting class with a five-star recruit.
Tax Policy
Mississippi lawmakers are considering a tax loophole for NIL-earning college athletes in the state. Rob Baxter bbc.com says he is saddened to see the end of merit-based promotion and relegation to and from the Prem.
Coaching Moves
Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley espn.com tried to keep the focus on his players after an upset win over No. 14 Kansas in his possible final home game with the Sun Devils. Kaiya Wynn espn.com called what she felt was a slight on senior day over the weekend a "breaking point."
Athlete Achievements
Menna Fitzpatrick bbc.com and Scott Meenagh will be Great Britain's flagbearers at the Winter Paralympics opening ceremony. Aryna Sabalenka espn.com announces her engagement to Georgios Frangulis.
Tournament Results
Three athletes who were led off course when leading the US half marathon championship will receive compensation after ultimately finishing well outside the top three. The S&P 500 bbc.com fell 1.2% marking its first two-week loss since June.
F1 Updates
The new Formula 1 season is entering a new era with more