General Sports 3d Briefing
×NCAA Basketball
UNC's season takes a hit espn.com as star freshman Caleb Wilson suffers an injury that impacts both their ACC title hopes and his NBA draft stock. Meanwhile, Miami (Ohio) espn.com capped an undefeated season with an overtime thriller, finishing as the only unbeaten team in Division I men's basketball at 31-0.
College Football & NFL
President Trump espn.com announced plans for an "all-encompassing" executive order to address college sports issues, following an unprecedented White House meeting. In NFL news, the Raiders espn.com are set to release veteran QB Geno Smith before the new league year, while Tyler Reddick espn.com eyes history as he aims for four straight NASCAR wins to start the season.
Boxing & Combat Sports
Australia's Jai Opetaia bbc.com faces losing his IBF cruiserweight title if he proceeds with his Zuffa Boxing debut against Brandon Glanton. In women's boxing, MVP's new league bbc.com launches with Alycia Baumgardner defending her world titles, while Francis Ngannou espn.com is now a free agent after PFL severs ties.
Rugby & International Sports
Ireland bbc.com kept their Six Nations hopes alive with a bonus-point win over Wales, while Scotland bbc.com prepares to challenge France's Grand Slam bid. In wheelchair curling, Great Britain bbc.com edged the USA to stay in contention for the Paralympics semi-finals.
Tennis & Golf
Emma Raducanu bbc.com says she wants to "bring my instincts back out" as she prepares for Indian Wells. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy espn.com called it "a shame" that Jon Rahm is the only LIV Golf player unwilling to accept a DP World Tour deal.
Winter Paralympics
Russia bbc.com will not compete at the Winter Paralympics as their sole athlete cannot travel safely to Italy. Varvara Voronchikhina bbc.com won Russia's first medal with downhill bronze, while Nina Sparks bbc.com becomes GB's first female Paralympic snowboarder after being diagnosed with MS in 2021.
Basketball & NBA
Victor Wembanyama bbc.com starred in a 25-point San Antonio comeback win over the Clippers, calling it "one of the best wins" of his career. In college hoops, Vanderbilt's NCAA hopes espn.com took a major hit with a quarterfinal loss and head coach ejection.
Formula 1
George Russell bbc.com was surprised by how quick his Mercedes proved in Australian GP qualifying, while Lewis Hamilton bbc.com pushes for an African grand prix before retirement. The new F1 season brings rule changes and questions about Hamilton's title chances.
Miscellaneous Sports
Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley bbc.com received a two-year ban for anti-doping whereabouts violations. In Paralympic skiing, Great Britain's Jo Butterfield bbc.com lost their wheelchair curling opener to Estonia.