General Sports 3d Briefing
×NFL & College Football
The Raiders are set to release veteran QB Smith espn.com before the new league year begins. The NCAA is appealing eligibility for Rebels' Chambliss espn.com to allow a sixth college season in 2026. Mississippi lawmakers are considering a tax loophole for NIL-earning athletes espn.com.
NBA & WNBA
Suns forward Brooks arrested on suspected DUI espn.com in Scottsdale, Arizona. Stewart's 32-point night espn.com lifted Mist to an Unrivaled title win over Phantom 80-74. UNC star Wilson espn.com remains not cleared for Duke return due to hand fracture.
MLB & College Baseball
Tyler Reddick espn.com is on the verge of rewriting NASCAR's history books with three straight wins to start 2026. Miami (Ohio) espn.com extended their winning streak to 30 games with a 74-72 win over Toledo.
NHL & College Hockey
Who aced the 2026 NHL trade deadline? espn.com Six winners and six losers emerged from the final week's fun and late shockers.
Soccer
Lionel Messi, owner Jorge Mas, and Inter Miami members visited the White House to celebrate last year's MLS Cup victory bbc.com. Iran will not compete bbc.com at the Winter Paralympics as their sole athlete cannot travel safely to Italy.
Rugby Union
Ireland deny spirited Wales bbc.com to keep slim Six Nations hopes alive with a bonus-point victory in Dublin. Wales captain Lake says a win is coming bbc.com after an encouraging display in the 27-17 defeat by Ireland. Scotland aims to prevent France's Grand Slam bbc.com as the French target their fourth title.
Tennis & Golf
Former world 100m champion Kerley banned for two years bbc.com for anti-doping whereabouts violation. Raducanu bbc.com says her natural way of playing has been coached out of her as she prepares for Indian Wells. How to bet the Arnold Palmer Invitational espn.com features Højgaard and Lowry positioned well at Bay Hill.
Combat Sports
A highly anticipated boxing clash espn.com between Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani is set for May 2 at the Tokyo Dome. Paul's MVP launches women's boxing league bbc.com with Baumgardner defending titles against Bo Mi Re Shin on April 17. Benn deal convinced Aspinall bbc.com to team up with Hearn after seeing Conor Benn's reported £11m one-fight deal.
Winter Sports & Paralympics
Twelve golds to be decided bbc.com on Saturday at the Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina. Great Britain's wheelchair curlers hold nerve bbc.com to beat USA in a narrow win keeping them in hunt for semi-finals. Iran's absence confirmed as their sole athlete cannot travel safely to Italy.
Track & Field
Former 100m world champion Kerley received a two-year ban for anti-doping whereabouts violation. Hodgkinson leads GB medal hopes bbc.com at the World Indoor Championships with a 29-member squad traveling to Poland.
Motorsports
Hamilton wants African grand prix bbc.com before retiring, saying "I'm going to be here until that happens." The new F1 rules bbc.com create an intriguing season with Norris defending title, Russell-Verstappen dynamic, and Aston Martin's challenges. Could Hamilton win title number eight? bbc.com Analysts weigh his 2026 chances.
Cricket
India reach T20 World Cup final bbc.com as England fall short by seven runs despite Bethell's century. Bethell brings up 'brilliant' century bbc.com off 45 balls in the semi-final against India. Dravid and Ashwin bbc.com set to acquire Scottish T20 franchise as latest investors in European league.
Other Sports
Enhanced Games bbc.co.uk investigation explores sport's most controversial concept. Clayton eyes all-Welsh Cardiff final bbc.com ahead of Premier League Darts night five. Watershed moment as Russia's sporting exile ends bbc.com with their return at Winter Paralympics raising questions for other sports.
College Basketball
Hurley's ASU upsets Kansas espn.com in possible send-off as coach tried to keep focus on players after the win. ACC spring preview espn.com looks at storylines, positions of intrigue, and players to watch with new coaches and transfers.
High School Sports
Six points, 14-second running clock espn.com: Iowa HS sophomore Ava Smid caught fire at game's conclusion to avoid elimination and punch ticket to state title game.
Miscellaneous
Trump plans 'all-encompassing' college sports EO espn.com to "solve all problems" after unprecedented White House meeting. Baxter saddened at end of merit-based promotion bbc.com as Exeter boss reacts to changes in Premiership rugby.