General Sports 3d Briefing
×Darts & Premier League
Jonny Clayton bbc.com says it would be amazing to meet fellow Welshman Gerwyn Price in the final on night five of the Premier League Darts in Cardiff. Clayton is targeting a strong performance in front of his home crowd as the tournament reaches its midway point.
Basketball & Unrivaled
Breanna Stewart espn.com and Mist topped Phantom 80-74 in the championship game to become the queens of Unrivaled for 2026. Despite a brilliant 40-point performance from Kelsey Plum, Stewart's leadership proved decisive in the title decider. Meanwhile, Kelsey Plum espn.com said the WNBA's CBA offer is a "significant win," but negotiations should continue and "a strike would be the worst thing for both sides."
College Basketball & Championships
Cameron Boozer espn.com and top-ranked Duke overwhelmed NC State on Monday night to clinch the outright ACC regular-season title. The freshman star's dominant performance secured the championship for the Blue Devils. In other college news, Miami (Ohio) espn.com closed within a victory of a perfect regular season with a 74-72 win over Toledo on Tuesday night that extended the Red Hawks' season-opening winning streak to 30 games.
Tennis & Player News
Novak Djokovic espn.com said he thought Wimbledon would be a great potential site for Serena Williams to officially make her return. The 24-time Grand Slam champion believes the All England Club would provide the perfect stage for Williams' comeback. In other tennis news, Aryna Sabalenka espn.com announced her engagement, drawing congratulations from players like Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Amanda Anisimova.
Rugby & International Sports
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. The back-row forward expressed happiness at not giving up on his Ireland dream. Meanwhile, England hooker Jamie George bbc.com says that rugby's relationship with head injuries has changed dramatically during his career, reflecting growing awareness of concussion protocols.
Combat Sports & Boxing
Australia's Jai Opetaia espn.com will make his Zuffa Boxing debut against Brandon Glanton in Las Vegas this weekend. The unified cruiserweight champion is chasing undisputed status with his move to the new boxing promotion. In UFC news, Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira espn.com can thank Nate Diaz for the chance to add BMF to their UFC legacies, as the belt's history traces back to Diaz's influence.
Winter Sports & Paralympics
Great Britain's Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean bbc.com lose 10-7 to Estonia in their Winter Paralympics wheelchair curling opener in Cortina. The British pair will look to bounce back in their remaining round-robin matches. Additionally, skiing duo Menna Fitzpatrick and Scott Meenagh bbc.com will be Great Britain's flagbearers at the Winter Paralympics opening ceremony on Friday.
Football & Soccer
England women's captain Angharad James bbc.com says Wales have a first Women's World Cup "in their sights" as they set out on the long road to Brazil in the Czech Republic on Tuesday. The national team is targeting qualification for the expanded tournament. In MLS news, Messi's Inter Miami espn.com finally got their 2026 MLS season on track with a comeback win that saw them surge in the latest ESPN Power Rankings.
Golf & PGA Tour
Rory Mc Ilroy espn.com says it's "a shame" that Jon Rahm is the only LIV Golf player unwilling to accept the terms of a DP World Tour deal to eliminate future fines. The Northern Irishman believes the impasse is unfortunate for professional golf. the Arnold Palmer Invitational espn.com brings us to Bay Hill Club and Lodge, where length off the tee and controlled iron play is at a premium.
Motorsport & F1
George Russell bbc.com has had to be satisfied with proving himself against his team-mate, but he may now have a car with which he can challenge for the title as Formula 1 enters a new era. The Australian Grand Prix marks the dawn of arguably F1's biggest-ever rules shake-up with all-new cars and engines. Additionally, Christina Sullivan bbc.com, a Williams wind tunnel systems engineer, tells BBC Sport about her unlikely route into F1, inspired by watching "Drive to Survive."
Coaching & Management
Lou Holtz espn.com, the quick-witted college football coach who led Notre Dame to a national championship in 1988 and burnished his reputation as a master at rebuilding programs, has died at the age of. His passing marks the end of an era in college football coaching. Meanwhile, 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.
Miscellaneous Sports News
A brawl between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina espn.com 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. The incident has sparked discussions about sportsmanship in college athletics. In other news, Jade Jones bbc.com says her journey from reaching the pinnacle of taekwondo to being at the bottom of boxing has been a "humbling" one as she prepares for her boxing debut against Egypt Criss on 7 March.