General Sports 3d Briefing
×College Basketball & March Madness
Top-ranked Duke espn.com overwhelmed NC State to clinch the ACC regular-season title. No. 2 Arizona espn.com secured the Big 12 outright title with a win over Iowa State. Miami (Ohio) espn.com extended its season-opening winning streak to 30 games with a 74-72 victory over Toledo. UCLA's women's basketball stars espn.com surprised fans with a dance team performance featuring Lauren Betts and Gabriela Jaquez. Kaiya Wynn espn.com announced she's leaving Tennessee's women's basketball program after what she called a "breaking point" moment.
International Sports
India's Sanju Samson bbc.com delivered a magnificent half-century in 26 balls against England in the T20 World Cup semi-final before being caught for. New Zealand's Cole McConchie bbc.com took two wickets in two balls to remove South Africa's Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton. South Africa bbc.com remains the only unbeaten team at the T20 World Cup heading into their semi-final against New Zealand. England captain Harry Brook bbc.com said unity has driven the team to the semi-finals, noting they don't need a perfect performance to win. Former India players Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin bbc.com are among investors acquiring a franchise in the European T20 Premier League.
UFC & Combat Sports
UFC 326 espn.com features Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira for the BMF belt, with experts picking Holloway as the tougher matchup. The BMF belt's history espn.com traces back to Nate Diaz, who inspired the creation of this special championship. Jai Opetaia espn.com makes his Zuffa Boxing debut against Brandon Glanton in Las Vegas this weekend, chasing undisputed status. Olympic champion Rhys McClenaghan bbc.com speaks about returning to pommel horse after an 18-month injury layoff. Jade Jones bbc.com prepares for her boxing debut against Egypt Criss on March 7 after switching from taekwondo.
Rugby & Football
Scotland's Darcy Graham and Jack Dempsey bbc.com will start against France in the Six Nations. Ireland's Nick Timoney bbc.com gets his first Six Nations start as Andy Farrell makes five changes for the Wales match. Wales captain Dewi Lake bbc.com says his side believes they can defy odds and beat Ireland in Dublin. England Under-20 star Lucas Friday bbc.com discusses his anterior cruciate ligament recovery and learning from Danny Care. Former British and Irish Lions wing Anthony Watson bbc.com revealed he cheated a concussion test during the 2017 tour of New Zealand to play on.
Formula 1 & Motorsport
The new F1 season bbc.com brings major rule changes with all-new engines, chassis, tires and fuel. Lando Norris bbc.com defends his title as speculation grows about his chances for an eighth championship. George Russell bbc.com may now have the car to challenge for the title after proving himself against his teammate. Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton bbc.com says he'll stay in F1 until an African grand prix happens. Williams wind tunnel systems engineer Christina Sullivan bbc.com shares her journey from gaming to working in F1. Red Bull junior driver Fionn McLaughlin bbc.com prepares for his Formula 3 debut in Melbourne.
Winter Sports & Paralympics
Great Britain's Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean bbc.com lost their Winter Paralympics wheelchair curling opener 10-7 to Estonia. Welsh Para-alpine skier Menna Fitzpatrick bbc.com describes her "rollercoaster" year heading into her third Winter Paralympic Games. Skiing duo Menna Fitzpatrick and Scott Meenagh bbc.com were named Great Britain's Winter Paralympics flagbearers. Paralympics GB's only female snowboarder Nina Sparks bbc.com shares her journey from hobbyist to competing at Milan Cortina 2026 after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021.
Golf & Tennis
Emma Raducanu bbc.com says she wants to "bring my instincts back out" before Indian Wells. Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka espn.com announced her engagement, drawing congratulations from players including Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. Novak Djokovic espn.com suggested Wimbledon could be a potential site for Serena Williams' return. Jon Rahm espn.com remains the only LIV Golf player unwilling to accept DP World Tour deal terms. The Arnold Palmer Invitational espn.com at Bay Hill requires length off the tee and controlled iron play.
College Football & Spring Sports
Spring football is approaching espn.com with CJ Carr, Arch Manning, and Julian Sayin among top quarterbacks to watch. Big 12 spring preview espn.com highlights key storylines and players as spring games approach. ACC spring preview espn.com examines new coaches, quarterbacks, and transfers across the conference. Big Ten spring football preview espn.com details what to know for every team. Portal kings and recruiting champions espn.com could determine which college football roster moves reign supreme in 2026.
Coaching & Controversy
Lou Holtz espn.com, the quick-witted college football coach who led Notre Dame to a 1988 national championship, died at. Cal State Bakersfield espn.com faces multiple dismissals as an investigation probes who knew what and when about alleged misconduct. Miami (Ohio) AD David Sayler espn.com challenged Bruce Pearl over what he called "disrespect" regarding tournament selection comments.
WNBA & Women's Sports
The WNBPA's executive committee espn.com said it remains "united" amid ongoing CBA negotiations. Kelsey Plum and Breanna Stewart espn.com wrote a letter to the players' union executive director expressing serious concerns about CBA negotiations. Kelsey Plum espn.com described the league's CBA offer as a "significant win" but said negotiations should continue. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt bbc.com hopes England's women can create their own "Euros moment" at the home T20 World Cup.
Miscellaneous Sports
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Hunter Armstrong espn.com plans to swim in the PED-friendly Enhanced Games while pursuing 2028 Olympic hopes. Former England hooker Jamie George bbc.com says rugby's relationship with head injuries has changed dramatically during his career. Former England player Anthony Watson bbc.com says he memorised answers to circumvent head injury protocol in the 2017 Lions series. Exeter boss Rob Baxter bbc.com expressed sadness over the end of merit-based promotion and relegation in the Premiership.