General Sports 3d Briefing
×NCAA Tournament Action
Texas espn.com sprinted to a 14-0 lead and rolled to its first women's SEC tournament title with an 86-72 win over South Carolina. Meanwhile, UCLA espn.com dominated Iowa 96-45 to claim its second straight Big Ten tournament crown as Gianna Kneepkens scored 19 points and Kiki Rice added 15 points with eight assists. In the ACC, Duke espn.com rallied past Louisville 70-65 in overtime to win its second consecutive tournament title.
Northern Iowa espn.com punched its ticket to the NCAA tournament with an 84-69 win over UIC in the MVC championship game. Trey Campbell hit six 3-pointers in scoring 23 points for the Panthers, who clinched their first NCAA berth since 2016. Queens University espn.com made history in its first year of eligibility, earning an NCAA bid after Chris Ashby's 34-point, 10-3-pointer performance in a 98-93 Atlantic Sun tournament win over Central Arkansas.
Coaching Changes and Developments
Boston College espn.com fired men's basketball coach Earl Grant after five seasons at the school. In contrast, Georgia Tech espn.com parted ways with Damon Stoudamire following a last-place finish in his third season. Meanwhile, John Calipari espn.com notched his 900th career victory as Arkansas defeated Missouri 88-84 in overtime.
UConn espn.com saw its Big East title hopes dashed as Marquette hung on for a 68-62 victory, with coach Danny Hurley getting ejected in the final second. The fourth-ranked Huskies missed out on a share of the regular-season title in the loss. In other coaching news, St. Bonaventure espn.com head coach Mark Schmidt is expected to retire after the season, ending his tenure as the program's all-time wins leader.
International and Professional Sports
India bbc.com continued its white-ball dominance with a third consecutive trophy, winning the T20 World Cup and leaving other nations searching for answers. In rugby union, Italy bbc.com finally broke through with a historic first win over England in their 33rd attempt, sparking celebrations and questions about England's direction under Steve Borthwick.
Scotland bbc.com delivered a stunning performance to defeat France, keeping their Six Nations title hopes alive and dealing a blow to France's Grand Slam ambitions. The win was described as perhaps Scotland's best in almost 40 years. Meanwhile, England's men bbc.com secured their Hockey World Cup qualification with a 4-1 victory over Pakistan in the final in Egypt.
In tennis, Alex Eala espn.com continued her meteoric rise, drawing enormous crowds everywhere she goes heading into a highly anticipated match against Coco Gauff at Indian Wells. However, Panna Udvardy bbc.com revealed she received disturbing threats including a photo of a gun, warning her family would be harmed unless she lost a match.
Winter Sports and Paralympics
Jacob Kiplimo bbc.com regained the world half-marathon record with victory in Lisbon, showcasing his dominance in distance running. In curling, Steve Emt espn.com, a former UConn basketball player paralyzed in a car accident, is competing in his third Paralympics in wheelchair curling.
The Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics bbc.com are underway with Russia's Varvara Voronchikhina bbc.com winning her nation's first medal - a downhill bronze. However, Iran bbc.com will not compete after its sole athlete could not travel safely to Italy. Great Britain's wheelchair curlers held their nerve bbc.com to beat the USA and stay in contention for the semi-finals.
UFC and Combat Sports
Charles Oliveira bbc.com dominated Max Holloway from start to finish to win the BMF title by unanimous decision at UFC 326 in Las Vegas. The victory sparked debate about whether this marks the end of the BMF title's legacy. Meanwhile, Jon Jones espn.com was never in consideration for the UFC's White House card, according to Dana White, who also said he has "no issues" with Tom Aspinall signing with Eddie Hearn.
A lightweight title bout espn.com between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje will headline the UFC's White House event on June 14, while Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane will vie for the interim heavyweight championship in the co-main event.
NBA and Basketball News
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bbc.com moved within two games of breaking Wilt Chamberlain's record as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Golden State Warriors. Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama bbc.com enjoyed "one of the best wins" of his career, helping the San Antonio Spurs mount a 25-point comeback against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Arike Ogunbowale espn.com was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery in Miami following her Unrivaled title win, accused of punching a man in the face. In college basketball, Cameron Boozer espn.com continues to dominate as Duke's star freshman, leading teams to championships throughout his career.
Miscellaneous Sports News
Luke Littler bbc.com successfully defended his UK Open title, beating James Wade in the final in Minehead to claim back-to-back victories. In motorsport, 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.
Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley bbc.com received a two-year ban for an anti-doping whereabouts violation. In baseball, Tyler Reddick is on the verge of rewriting NASCAR's history books, having won the first three races of 2026 and aiming to become the first driver to start a year with four straight victories.
The sports world also saw President Trump espn.com announce plans for an "all-encompassing" college sports executive order within a week, aiming to "solve all of the problems" discussed in a White House meeting about the future of college athletics.