General Sports 3d Briefing
×Rugby Union
Rampant Scotland bbc.com wrecked French Grand Slam dreams with a stunning seven-try victory at Murrayfield that throws the Six Nations wide open. Kyle Steyn bbc.com intercepts an Antoine Dupont pass as Scotland extend their lead to 33-14 over France. Darcy Graham bbc.com scores an early try to give Scotland the lead over France in the Six Nations at Murrayfield.
May Campbell bbc.com scores three tries as she helps Saracens back to the top of the Premiership Women's Rugby table courtesy of a 43-26 win at Harlequins. Rhys Carre bbc.com scores a sensational solo try during Wales' Six Nations defeat against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Cricket
Annabel Sutherland bbc.com shines with a sparkling 129 as Australia dominate India on day two of the one-off day-night Test in Perth. India bbc.com reach the T20 World Cup final as England fall short, missing out by seven runs. Jacob Bethell bbc.com brings up a "brilliant" century off 45 balls for England in their T20 World Cup semi-final against India.
Defending champions India bbc.com pip England by just seven runs to seal a spot in the T20 World Cup final despite Jacob Bethell's thrilling century. Sanju Samson bbc.com brings up a "magnificent" half-century in 26 balls against England before being caught by Salt on 89 from 42 balls in the semi-final in Mumbai.
Football & Basketball
Dillon Brooks espn.com is arrested early Friday morning for suspicion of driving under the influence in Scottsdale, Arizona, police said. Arike Ogunbowale espn.com is arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery in Miami early Thursday morning after allegedly punching a man in the face, according to police records.
Breanna Stewart espn.com and Mist top Phantom 80-74 in the championship game to become the queens of Unrivaled for 2026 despite a brilliant 40-point performance from Kelsey Plum. Miami (Ohio) espn.com caps a 31-0 season with an overtime win, finishing the regular season as the only unbeaten team in Division I men's basketball.
Vanderbilt espn.com falls flat in SEC quarters with head coach Shea Ralph getting ejected for arguing, all but ending their slim hopes for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.
Tennis & Other Sports
Emma Raducanu bbc.com says she wants to "bring my instincts back out" as she prepares for Indian Wells in California after saying her natural way of playing has been coached out of her. Fred Kerley bbc.com is banned for two years for an anti-doping whereabouts violation.
Para-alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina bbc.com wins Russia's first medal of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics with downhill bronze. Great Britain's wheelchair curlers bbc.com hold nerve to beat USA, keeping them fully in the hunt for a semi-final spot.
Russia bbc.com will not compete at the Winter Paralympics as the nation's solitary athlete scheduled to compete "cannot travel safely to Italy." 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.
Combat Sports
Francis Ngannou espn.com is a free agent after his release by the PFL. Jai Opetaia bbc.com is set to lose his IBF cruiserweight title if he goes ahead with a fight for a Zuffa Boxing belt against Brandon Glanton on Sunday. Alycia Baumgardner bbc.com will defend her world titles against Bo Mi Re Shin on 17 April as part of MVPW, a newly launched women's boxing league.
Motorsport & Racing
George Russell bbc.com knew his Mercedes was fast but was surprised by just how quick. Lando Norris was not so happy after Australian Grand Prix qualifying. Lewis Hamilton bbc.com says "I'm going to be here until that happens" as he pushes for a grand prix in Africa.
Miscellaneous
Fred Warburton bbc.com took up ski racing in a bid to impress his Italian father-in-law - now he is competing for Great Britain at the Winter Paralympics. Henry Patten bbc.com finally gets out of Dubai amid the Middle East conflict after explosions, fighter jets and aborted border crossings.
Mitchell Santner bbc.com says New Zealand are keen to "break hearts" in the T20 World Cup final, so how can they beat all-conquering India? Brendon McCullum bbc.com says he makes "no apologies" for running an informal dressing room as England coach but rejects the perception it is casual.
Wales captain Dewi Lake bbc.com says his side believe they can defy the odds and beat Ireland on Friday night in Dublin. Jack Crowley bbc.com says he is simplifying things and staying present after winning back the Ireland 10 shirt before Friday's Six Nations game against Wales.