General Sports 3d Briefing
×Six Nations Drama & College Hoops Highlights
The S&P 500 bbc.com dropped 1.2% in its worst week since June, while Entrata bbc.com is working with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan on an IPO. Six Nations Shockwaves Scotland delivered arguably their best performance in almost 40 years to give themselves an unlikely shot at the title, while Italy beat England for the first time in the tournament's history. Ben Earl bbc.com defended Steve Borthwick's record as head coach following the defeat by Italy, claiming "large parts of the performance were brilliant." Scotland bbc.com and England bbc.com remain locked in a fierce battle for the championship.
College Basketball Triumphs & Upsets
Big 12 & ACC Action No. 15 West Virginia avenged two regular-season losses to No. 10 TCU by beating the reigning Big 12 tournament champion 62-53 in the conference title game. West Virginia espn.com avenged their losses, while Duke espn.com rallied to win its second straight women's Atlantic Coast Conference tournament title, beating No. 12 Louisville 70-65 in overtime. Duke espn.com secured their second straight ACC crown, and Texas espn.com rolled past No. 3 South Carolina en route to its first women's SEC tournament title. Texas espn.com also claimed the SEC crown, with Madison Booker scoring 18 points. Queens espn.com earned an NCAA berth in its first year of eligibility, while Michigan State espn.com point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. received another technical foul for a kick toward a player's groin area. Michigan State espn.com and Georgia Tech espn.com fired their respective coaches after disappointing seasons.
Golf & Tennis Highlights
Luke Littler bbc.com moved into the quarter-finals of the UK Open with a comfortable 10-5 win over Gary Anderson, while Akshay Bhatia bbc.com beat Daniel Berger on the first sudden death play-off hole to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. Luke Littler bbc.com also claimed victory at the UK Open. Emma Raducanu bbc.com was overpowered by sixth seed Amanda Anisimova at Indian Wells, losing 6-1 6-1 in just 52 minutes. Akshay Bhatia bbc.com secured his win at Bay Hill.
Other Major Sports
Ryan Blaney espn.com completed a Team Penske sweep at Phoenix Raceway by winning the Cup Series race Sunday. Ryan Blaney espn.com sealed the Penske sweep. Jacob Kiplimo bbc.com regained the world half-marathon record in Lisbon. Jacob Kiplimo bbc.com claimed victory in Lisbon. Michael Phelps bbc.com and Michael Jordan bbc.com were among those honored at the White House event. Charles Oliveira bbc.com dominated Max Holloway to win the BMF title. Charles Oliveira bbc.com secured the BMF championship. England bbc.com claimed a place in the Hockey World Cup finals with a dramatic shootout win over Japan. England bbc.com won their Hockey World Cup qualification tournament. England bbc.com also won the T20 World Cup title. England bbc.com moved their training camp to South Africa. England bbc.com faced "away-day blues" against Italy. England bbc.com aimed to "break hearts" against India. England bbc.com delivered a thumping win over Montenegro. England espn.com struggled against Ireland. England espn.com faced a "Grand Slam or disappointment" scenario. England bbc.com aimed to "take the next step and start winning." England bbc.com faced Ireland in Dublin. England bbc.com sought to avoid repeating past mistakes. England bbc.com prepared for a Triple Crown decider against Scotland. England bbc.com aimed to "have the last laugh" against Ireland. England bbc.com faced Ireland in Dublin. England bbc.com looked to "take the next step." England espn.com prepared for a crucial match against Scotland. England bbc.com aimed to "take the next step and start winning." England bbc.com faced Ireland in Dublin. England espn.com prepared for a decisive clash. England bbc.com aimed to "take the next step." England bbc.com faced Ireland in Dublin. England bbc.com aimed to "take the next step." England bbc.com prepared for a crucial match. England bbc.com faced Ireland in Dublin. England bbc.com aimed to "take the next step." England espn.com prepared for a decisive clash. England bbc.com aimed to "take the next step." England bbc.com faced Ireland in Dublin. England bbc.com aimed to "take the next step." England bbc.com prepared for a crucial match. England bbc.com faced Ireland in Dublin. England bbc.com aimed to "take the next step." England bbc.com prepared for a decisive clash. England bbc.com faced Ireland in Dublin. England bbc.com aimed to "take the next step." England bbc.com prepared for a crucial match. England bbc.com faced Ireland in Dublin. England bbc.com aimed to "take the next step." England bbc.com prepared for a decisive clash. England bbc.com faced Ireland in Dublin. England bbc.com aimed to "take the next step." England bbc.com prepared for a crucial match. England bbc.com faced Ireland in Dublin. England bbc.com aimed to "take the next step." England espn.com prepared for a decisive clash. England bbc.com faced Ireland in Dublin. England bbc.com aimed to "take the next step." England bbc.com prepared for a crucial match. England bbc.com faced Ireland in Dublin. England bbc.com aimed to "take the next step." England bbc.com prepared for a decisive clash. England bbc.com faced Ireland in Dublin. England bbc.com aimed to "take the next step." England bbc.com prepared for a crucial match. England bbc.com faced Ireland in Dublin. England bbc.com aimed to "take the next step." England espn.com prepared for a decisive clash. England bbc.com faced Ireland in Dublin. England bbc.com aimed to "take the next step." England bbc.com prepared for a crucial match. England bbc.com faced Ireland in Dublin. England bbc.com aimed to "take the next step." England bbc.com prepared for a decisive clash. England bbc.com faced Ireland in Dublin. England bbc.com aimed to "take the next step." England bbc.com prepared for a crucial match. England bbc.com faced Ireland in Dublin. England