General Sports 3d Briefing
×Basketball
Georgia Tech espn.com fired men's basketball coach Damon Stoudamire on Sunday after a last-place finish in his third season. John Calipari espn.com picked up his 900th career victory as Arkansas beat Missouri 88-84 in overtime. Miami (Ohio) espn.com capped a perfect 31-0 season with a 110-108 overtime win over Ohio. Vanderbilt espn.com fell 89-78 to Ole Miss in the SEC quarterfinals, with head coach Shea Ralph ejected for arguing. St. Bonaventure espn.com head coach Mark Schmidt is expected to retire after the season, sources say. Cameron Boozer espn.com continues to dominate as Duke's freshman star, leading teams to championships throughout his career.
Football
President Trump espn.com announced plans for an "all-encompassing" executive order to address college sports within a week. The Raiders espn.com are set to release quarterback Geno Smith before the new league year, barring a trade. The Bills espn.com reached a four-year, $52 million deal with center Connor McGovern, including $32 million guaranteed. The Bills reached a four-year, $52 million deal with center Connor McGovern, including $32 million guaranteed. The Bills reached a four-year, $52 million deal with center Connor McGovern, including $32 million guaranteed.
Rugby
Ireland bbc.com defeated Wales 27-17 in Dublin as debutant Nathan Doak made his first cap off the bench. Ireland bbc.com kept alive their Six Nations title hopes with a bonus-point victory over Wales. Scotland bbc.com delivered arguably their best performance in 40 years with a stunning win over France. England bbc.com suffered a historic first loss to Italy, sparking questions about their leadership. Italy bbc.com celebrated breaking their 33-year drought by finally beating England. Wales bbc.com saw prop Rhys Carre score a sensational solo try during their Six Nations defeat to Ireland. England's Under-20s bbc.com saw their Six Nations title hopes end despite a 37-17 win over Italy.
UFC & Combat Sports
Charles Oliveira bbc.com dominated Max Holloway to win the BMF title by unanimous decision at UFC 26 in Las Vegas. Justin Gaethje espn.com will face Ilia Topuria in a lightweight title bout headlining the UFC's White House event on June 14. Alex Pereira will vie for the interim heavyweight championship against Ciryl Gane at the same event. Jon Jones espn.com and Conor McGregor were both left off the UFC's planned White House card, with Dana White saying Jones was "never ever" in his mind for a fight. Francis Ngannou espn.com is a free agent after his release by the PFL. Tom Aspinall bbc.com signed with Eddie Hearn after seeing Conor Benn secure a reported £11m one-fight deal. Dana White espn.com has "no issues" with Aspinall's business deal with Hearn.
Tennis
Jon Rahm espn.com won the LIV Golf Hong Kong event for his first individual title since 2024. Alex Eala espn.com will face Coco Gauff at Indian Wells after drawing enormous crowds throughout the tournament. Alysa Liu espn.com withdrew from the world championships later this month. Jack Draper bbc.com said he no longer has "any fear" around the arm injury that plagued him for eight months as he prepares to defend his Indian Wells title. Panna Udvardy bbc.com reported receiving disturbing messages including a picture of a gun, warning her family would be harmed unless she lost a match. Sonay Kartal bbc.com saved a match point and battled through a medical timeout to defeat Emma Navarro 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (7-2) in the second round at Indian Wells.
Winter Sports
Emanuel Perathoner bbc.com won Paralympic gold at his home Games in Milan-Cortina after competing at two Olympics for Italy and overcoming a devastating knee injury. Charlotte Bankes bbc.com claimed victory in the women's snowboard cross at a World Cup event in Erzurum, Turkey. 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 as their sole athlete "cannot travel safely to Italy." Fred Warburton bbc.com is competing for Great Britain at the Winter Paralympics after taking up ski racing to impress his Italian father-in-law.
Cricket
India bbc.com reached the T20 World Cup final after England fell short by seven runs. Jacob Bethell bbc.com completed the set of centuries across all formats despite England's semi-final defeat by India. New Zealand bbc.com captain Mitchell Santner said his team is keen to "break hearts" in the final against all-conquering India. Brendon McCullum bbc.com said he makes "no apologies" for running an informal dressing room as England coach. England bbc.com head coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key look likely to retain ECB support despite a disappointing winter.
Formula 1
Arvid Lindblad bbc.com said he "showed people a bit of what I am here to do" after finishing eighth on his F1 debut at the Australian Grand Prix. George Russell bbc.com knew his Mercedes was fast but was surprised by just how quick. Lando Norris was unhappy after Australian Grand Prix qualifying, calling the cars the "worst cars." F1's new cars espn.com failed to deliver on a painful debut as drivers raged at the driving experience.
Other Sports
Tadej Pogacar bbc.com won the Strade Bianche for a record fourth time, soloing to victory. Victor Wembanyama bbc.com helped the San Antonio Spurs make a 25-point comeback against the Los Angeles Clippers. Annabel Sutherland bbc.com scored a sparkling 129 to help Australia take control of the one-off day-night Test against India. Brett Randell bbc.com became the first bowler in 254 years of first-class cricket to take five wickets in five balls. Keely Hodgkinson bbc.com will lead Great Britain's gold medal hopes at the World Indoor Championships in Poland. Fred Kerley bbc.com was banned for two years for an anti-doping whereabouts violation.
College Sports
Tyler Reddick espn.com has won the first three races of 2026 and could become the first NASCAR driver to start a year with four straight wins. Jaxon Richardson espn.com committed to Alabama as a five-star recruit. Trinidad Chambliss espn.com is at the center of an NCAA eligibility appeal after a Mississippi court granted him a sixth college season. Duke's Krzyzewskiville espn.com annual "ordering test" produces a median score of 43.2% among takers competing for the best "Cameron Crazies" seats. Wakefield Trinity bbc.com handed Hull FC their third straight Super League loss. Wigan Warriors bbc.com maintained their 100% start to the Super League season by overpowering Toulouse Olympique.
Miscellaneous
Steve Emt espn.com discovered his immense skill in Paralympic curling after being paralyzed in a car accident at, having previously played UConn basketball. May Campbell bbc.com scored three tries to help Saracens back to the top of the Premiership Women's Rugby table. Max Holloway bbc.com discussed his trademark 'point-down' before facing Charles Oliveira for the UFC BMF title. Arike Ogunbowale espn.com was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery in Miami after allegedly punching a man in the face. Dillon Brooks espn.com was arrested early Friday morning for suspicion of driving under the influence in Scottsdale, Arizona.