General Sports 3d Briefing
×Six Nations Rugby
Ireland bbc.com kept alive their slim Six Nations title hopes with a bonus-point victory over spirited Wales in Dublin. Wales captain Dewi Lake bbc.com said a win is just around the corner after an encouraging display in their 27-17 defeat by Ireland. Ireland captain Caelan Doris bbc.com says his side are "nowhere near" reaching their full potential as they prepare to face Wales.
T20 World Cup Cricket
India bbc.com are through to the T20 World Cup final after England fell short, missing out by seven runs. Jacob Bethell bbc.com brought up a "brilliant" century off 45 balls for England in their semi-final against India. India's Sanju Samson bbc.com brought up a magnificent half-century in 26 balls against England before being caught by Salt on 89 from 42 balls in the semi-final.
College Basketball
Miami (Ohio) espn.com finished the regular season as the only unbeaten team in Division I men's basketball, winning 110-108 in overtime over Ohio on Friday night. No. 5 Vanderbilt espn.com suffered an 89-78 defeat to Ole Miss, with head coach Shea Ralph getting ejected for arguing. UCLA women's basketball stars espn.com surprised fans with a dance performance alongside the UCLA dance team.
Tennis & Golf
British number one Emma Raducanu bbc.com says she wants to "bring my instincts back out" as she prepares for Indian Wells. Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley bbc.com is banned for two years for an anti-doping whereabouts violation. Rory McIlroy espn.com says it's "a shame" that Jon Rahm is the only LIV Golf player unwilling to accept a DP World Tour deal.
Winter Paralympics
Iran bbc.com will not take part in the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics as the nation's sole athlete "cannot travel safely to Italy." Great Britain's Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean bbc.com lost 10-7 to Estonia in their wheelchair curling opener. Nina Sparks bbc.com tells BBC Sport about her journey from snowboarding as a hobby to competing at Milan Cortina 2026.
Combat Sports
Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale espn.com was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery in Miami early Thursday morning after allegedly punching a man in the face. UFC 326 espn.com features a fight between Raul Rosas Jr. and Rob Font in an ultimate battle of youth vs. experience. Australia's Jai Opetaia espn.com will make his Zuffa Boxing debut against Brandon Glanton in Las Vegas this weekend.
Motorsports
Red Bull junior driver Fionn McLaughlin bbc.com is ready for his Formula 3 debut in Melbourne after going from gaming to racing on F1 weekends. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton bbc.com says "I'm going to be here until that happens" as he pushes for a grand prix in Africa. Former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley bbc.com breaks down recent changes in F1 cars and engines.
NFL & College Football
The Raiders espn.com are set to release quarterback Geno Smith, barring a trade, before the new league year. Suns forward Dillon Brooks espn.com was arrested early Friday morning for suspicion of driving under the influence in Scottsdale, Arizona. Former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz espn.com has died at the age of.
Other Sports
Wakefield Trinity bbc.com battle to a hard-fought Super League win over injury-hit Hull FC. Warrington Wolves bbc.com maintain their 100% start to the Super League season by holding off a spirited York Knights side. England Under-20s bbc.com title hopes end despite a 37-17 victory over Italy in Treviso.
Sports Politics & Administration
President Donald Trump espn.com said he will write an executive order within a week that will "solve all of the problems" in college sports. Hungary's Panna Udvardy bbc.com says she was sent "disturbing" messages including a picture of a gun, warning her family would be harmed unless she lost a tennis match. No UK government ministers bbc.com will attend the Winter Paralympics opening and closing ceremonies after Russian and Belarusian athletes were invited to compete under their national flags.