General Sports 3d Briefing
×Last updated: March 13, 2026, 12:55 AM ET
College Basketball Turmoil
Syracuse fired Adrian Autry espn.com after three seasons without an NCAA tournament appearance, while Arizona State moved on from Bobby Hurley espn.com following an 11-season tenure that ended with a historic 91-42 Big 12 tournament blowout loss to Iowa State espn.com. Former Michigan assistant Chris Partridge sued the university espn.com, alleging he was scapegoated during the Wolverines' 2023 sign-stealing scandal. The Big Ten sent a letter to the NCAA espn.com requesting a pause on tampering investigations and modernization of outdated rules. Hofstra returned to the NCAA tournament espn.com for the first time in 25 years after defeating Monmouth 75-69 in the Coastal Athletic Association championship, while BYU's AJ Dybantsa exploded for 40 points espn.com in a Big 12 tournament upset over Kansas State.
NBA & Olympic Basketball
Caitlin Clark made her Team USA debut espn.com with 17 points and 12 assists in a 110-64 FIBA World Cup qualifier win, joining six other players in their national team debuts espn.com. The NFLPA prepares for a leadership vote espn.com to replace disgraced former leader Lloyd Howell. Miami (Ohio) suffered its first loss espn.com with an 87-83 shocker to UMass in the MAC tournament, while Auburn's coach Steven Pearl lobbied for an NCAA bid espn.com after blowing a second-half lead in the SEC quarterfinals.
Winter Paralympics & Winter Sports
Sweden's Armand Duplantis broke his own pole vault world record bbc.com for the 15th time with a 6.31-meter jump. Paralympics GB's Hester Poole vowed redemption bbc.com after crashing in her giant slalom debut, while Neil Simpson and guide Rob Poth won Britain's first medal bbc.com with silver in the alpine combined. Cross-country skier Jake Adicoff became the first out gay man bbc.com to win individual Paralympic gold. German skiers protested Russian medalists bbc.com by turning their backs during the podium ceremony. Great Britain's wheelchair curlers fell to their fourth straight loss bbc.com in the mixed team event.
Cheltenham Festival & Horse Racing
Ireland's Il Etait Temps won the Queen Mother Champion Chase bbc.com for Willie Mullins' third win on day two. Lossiemouth dominated the Champion Hurdle bbc.com, earning "Queen of Cheltenham" honors. Heart Wood denied Jonbon victory bbc.com in the Ryanair Chase, giving Henry de Bromhead his first Cheltenham winner of 2026. Harry Redknapp's Jukebox Man was confirmed for the Gold Cup bbc.com, while racing trainer Willie Mullins threatened to boycott future festivals bbc.com over concerns about ground conditions after Fact To File's withdrawal.
Rugby Union & Six Nations
Ireland ruled out lock James Ryan bbc.com and made four changes for Saturday's Triple Crown decider against Scotland, where flanker Josh van der Flier emphasized the need for a "big performance" bbc.com. Scotland's Gregor Townsend faces his most significant selection dilemma bbc.com before the Dublin clash, with Ireland wary of Finn Russell's ability to "pull a rabbit out of a hat bbc.com." Wales named an unchanged side bbc.com for their Six Nations finale against Italy, despite Aaron Wainwright being "banged up" bbc.com. England's Steve Borthwick admitted the pressure of representing the national team bbc.com has weighed heavily on some players during a disappointing campaign.
Cricket & The Hundred
The historic Hundred auction saw James Coles signed by London Spirit bbc.com for a record £390,000 fee. Abrar Ahmed's signing by Sunrisers Leeds bbc.com allayed concerns about Pakistan players being overlooked by IPL-affiliated franchises. Afghanistan's series against Sri Lanka was postponed bbc.com due to Middle East conflict. Coaches denied being directed to avoid Pakistan players bbc.com in the men's auction.
Golf & Tennis
Scottie Scheffler remains the overwhelming betting favorite at The Players Championship espn.com, while Matt Fitzpatrick said winning would be "up there bbc.com" with his major victories. Jonny Clayton overcame gout bbc.com to crush Luke Humphries 6-1 in the Premier League final. Britain's Sonay Kartal retired from Indian Wells bbc.com due to a back injury against world number three Elena Rybakina.
Combat Sports & MMA
Ronda Rousey announced her MMA return bbc.com against Gina Carano on May 16, aiming to "rewrite her ending bbc.com" after a decade away. Ryan Garner targeted the winner bbc.com of Saturday's world title fight between James Dickens and Anthony Cacace. James 'Jazza' Dickens faced a two-day ordeal bbc.com traveling from Dubai to Dublin for his world title defense.
Other Sports & Notable Stories
Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu received a key to her hometown espn.com during a Bay Area rally. Colin Dorgan scored in double overtime espn.com to lift his Rhode Island hockey team after losing three family members in a mass shooting. Tom Dean set his sights on the 2028 Olympics bbc.com after moving to Stirling. Sammi Kinghorn revealed her pregnancy bbc.com, ruling her out of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Joey Barton was ordered to pay Eniola Aluko bbc.com over £300,000 in a libel case.