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 bbc.com captain Dewi Lake says a win is just around the corner after an encouraging display in their 27-17 defeat by Ireland. Scotland bbc.com head coach Gregor Townsend insists his team is only interested in keeping their Six Nations hopes alive as they prepare to face France. England bbc.com aim to get their Six Nations campaign back on track against a resurgent Italy in Rome, where they have never lost.
NBA & Basketball
Miami (Ohio) espn.com capped their perfect 31-0 season with an overtime win, finishing as the only unbeaten team in Division I men's basketball by defeating Ohio 110-108. Vanderbilt espn.com saw their slim NCAA tournament hopes all but end with Friday night's 89-78 defeat to Ole Miss, a loss that included head coach Shea Ralph getting ejected for arguing. North Carolina espn.com star freshman Caleb Wilson is increasing practice work ahead of the rivalry game at No. 1 Duke but has yet to be cleared for 5-on-5 action due to his hand fracture.
UFC & Combat Sports
Max Holloway bbc.com talks about his trademark 'point-down' before facing Charles Oliveira for the BMF title at UFC 326 in Las Vegas on Saturday. The BMF belt espn.com has an in-your-face history, as told by the man who inspired it - Nate Diaz. Jai Opetaia espn.com will make his Zuffa Boxing debut against Brandon Glanton in Las Vegas this weekend as he chases undisputed status. Tom Aspinall bbc.com says seeing Conor Benn secure a reported £11m one-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing helped convince him to sign with Eddie Hearn.
Winter Paralympics
Varvara Voronchikhina bbc.com won Russia's first medal of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics with downhill bronze. Iran bbc.com will not take part in the Winter Paralympics, the IPC confirms, as the nation's solitary athlete scheduled to compete "cannot travel safely to Italy." Great Britain bbc.com held their nerve to beat USA in wheelchair curling, keeping them fully in the hunt for a semi-final spot. Nina Sparks bbc.com tells BBC Sport about her journey from doing snowboarding as a hobby to competing at Milan Cortina 2026 as Paralympics GB's only female snowboarder.
Tennis & Golf
Emma Raducanu bbc.com says she wants to "bring my instincts back out" as she prepares for Indian Wells in California, stating her natural way of playing has been coached out of her. Jack Draper bbc.com says he no longer has "any fear" around the arm injury that plagued him for eight months as he prepares to begin his Indian Wells title defence. Jon Rahm espn.com remains the only LIV Golf player unwilling to accept the terms of a DP World Tour deal to eliminate future fines, which Rory McIlroy calls "a shame."
College Sports & NCAA
President Trump espn.com said he will write an executive order within a week that will "solve all of the problems" brought forth in an unprecedented meeting at the White House to address the future of college sports. The NCAA espn.com is appealing the preliminary injunction that a state court in Mississippi granted to Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to allow him a sixth college season in 2026. South Alabama espn.com and Coastal Carolina saw a brawl leave eight players ejected and knock a referee to the floor, where she required medical attention.
NFL & American Football
The Raiders espn.com are set to release quarterback Geno Smith, barring a trade, before the start of the new league year, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Kyler Murray espn.com faces a unique free agency situation, prompting questions about where he might land and how his contract could differ from other quarterbacks. Lou Holtz espn.com, the quick-witted college football coach who led Notre Dame to a national championship in 1988, has died at the age of.
Soccer & International Football
Inter Miami bbc.com visited the White House to celebrate last year's Major League Soccer Cup victory, with Lionel Messi, owner Jorge Mas, and team members meeting President Trump. Arike Ogunbowade espn.com was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery in Miami early Thursday morning after she allegedly punched a man in the face, according to police records.
Motorsport & Racing
Tyler Reddick espn.com is on the verge of rewriting NASCAR's history books, having won the first three races of 2026, but no one in NASCAR history has started a year with four straight. Lewis Hamilton bbc.com says "I'm going to be here until that happens" as he pushes for a grand prix in Africa before retiring. Fionn McLaughlin bbc.com is ready for his Formula 3 debut in Melbourne after going from gaming in his bedroom to Formula 1 weekends as a Red Bull junior driver.
Cricket & Baseball
India bbc.com reached the T20 World Cup final as England fell short, missing out by seven runs in the semi-final. Jacob Bethell bbc.com scored a thrilling century but it wasn't enough as India pipped England by just seven runs to seal a spot in the final. Alyssa Healy bbc.com made just 13 in the first innings of her final match before retirement but Australia edged India on day one of the day-night Test in Perth. The World Baseball Classic espn.com preview examines whether anyone can challenge Team USA and which stars will shine brightest.
Other Sports
Fred Kerley bbc.com, former world 100m champion, is banned for two years for an anti-doping whereabouts violation. Rhys McClenaghan bbc.com speaks about returning to the pommel horse after 18 months out injured, ready to compete again. Dana White espn.com has "no issues" with Tom Aspinall signing a business deal with Eddie Hearn and denied ever questioning his champion's eye injury. 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.