General Sports 3d Briefing
×Last updated: March 13, 2026, 9:57 AM ET
Boxing & Combat Sports
Boxing fans are buzzing about potential matchups espn.com as speculation swirls around Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia 2 and whether the Mayweather vs. Tyson exhibition will still happen. Meanwhile, the UFC is preparing for a blockbuster title fight bbc.com as Sean Strickland challenges Khamzat Chimaev for the middleweight championship in May. In boxing, James "Jazza" Dickens is taking the long road to his first world title defense bbc.com, while super featherweight Ryan Garner is eyeing the winner bbc.com of Saturday's clash between Dickens and Anthony Cacace. The combat sports world is also reverberating from Ronda Rousey's announcement bbc.com that she wants to "rewrite her ending" with a return to MMA against Gina Carano on May 16.
Rugby Union
Ireland's Six Nations campaign is reaching its climax bbc.com with captain James Ryan ruled out of the Triple Crown decider against Scotland, forcing Andy Farrell to make four changes. Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is facing his most significant selection dilemma bbc.com before the Dublin trip, while Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier admits his team needs a "big performance" to overcome their Scottish rivals. England's campaign has been plagued by pressure and poor form espn.com, with Steve Borthwick acknowledging the shirt has "weighed heavy" on some players. Wales is looking to end three years of Six Nations frustration bbc.com against Italy, with Louis Rees-Zammit confident the team is "exciting again" after slow starts. Italy will face an unchanged Welsh side bbc.com, while France is debuting uncapped flanker Temo Matiu bbc.com against England in Paris.
College Basketball
The college basketball landscape is undergoing major changes espn.com as Syracuse fired Adrian Autry after three tournament-less seasons, with Jim Boeheim defending his former assistant as "a good coach" while blaming poor performance by star players and lack of NIL funding. Arizona State is moving on from Bobby Hurley espn.com after 11 seasons, making it the sixth power-conference job to open. The Big 12 tournament has been marred by controversy espn.com as Texas Tech's Christian Anderson strained a muscle slipping on the new glass floor, forcing the conference to swap back to hardwood courts. BYU's AJ Dybantsa made history by pouring in a Big 12 freshman-record 40 points espn.com in a 105-91 victory over Kansas State. Hofstra is returning to the NCAA tournament espn.com for the first time in 25 years after defeating Monmouth in the Coastal Athletic Association championship.
Winter Sports & Paralympics
The Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina are producing historic moments bbc.com as cross-country skier Jake Adicoff became the first out gay man to win an individual Paralympic gold medal. Meanwhile, Austrian siblings Veronika and Johannes Aigner are dominating the skiing events bbc.com, earning them the nickname the "Von Trapp" family of the Games. British swimmer Hester Poole is vowing redemption bbc.com after crashing out of the giant slalom on her Paralympic debut, setting her sights on the slalom event. The Games have also been marked by political protests bbc.com as German cross-country skiers turned their backs on Russian gold medallists on the podium in opposition to Russia's inclusion.
Horse Racing & Equestrian
Cheltenham Festival is capturing British sporting attention bbc.com with Lossiemouth labeled the "Queen of Cheltenham" after a dominant Champion Hurdle victory on day one. Heart Wood powered to victory bbc.com in the Ryanair Chase, earning Willie Mullins his third win of day two. Harry Redknapp's Jukebox Man has been confirmed for the Gold Cup bbc.com, with Redknapp hoping to become a Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning owner. The festival has also sparked controversy as trainer Paul Nicholls threatened to boycott future events bbc.com over concerns about ground conditions after Fact To File was withdrawn. Thousands of British racing fans are traveling to Spain's Costa Blanca bbc.com to watch Cheltenham from afar, dubbing it "Costa del Cheltenham."
Tennis & Racquet Sports
Indian Wells is delivering upsets and injuries bbc.com as world number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated "future Grand Slam champion" Victoria Mboko, but Iga Swiatek was eliminated. British player Sonay Kartal retired from her fourth-round match bbc.com against Elena Rybakina due to a back injury, calling it "one match too many." The tennis world is also watching Caitlin Clark's transition to team sports espn.com, with the basketball star making her Team USA debut and recording a double-double in a dominant 110-64 win.
Golf
The PGA Tour is considering revolutionary changes espn.com as CEO Brian Rolapp outlined a bold future including relegation, a revamped schedule, and match play in the playoffs. Scottie Scheffler remains the overwhelming betting favorite espn.com at The Players Championship, aiming for his third title at the event. Brooks Koepka is seeking consistency espn.com in his return to the PGA Tour, making just his fourth start of the season. LIV Golf made history as Graeme McDowell became the first player to hit a second hole-in-one bbc.com on the tour in consecutive weeks.
Cricket & Other Sports
The Hundred auction has created significant buzz bbc.com in cricket, with Sussex all-rounder James Coles signed by London Spirit for a record £390,000 fee. Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed was bought by Sunrisers Leeds bbc.com to allay concerns about Pakistan players being ignored by IPL-affiliated franchises. England's kicking strategy continues to be a point of contention bbc.com among supporters, though analysts argue it remains one of their few functioning aspects. The NFLPA is preparing for a leadership vote espn.com to replace disgraced former leader Lloyd Howell, while NASCAR drivers are navigating the complex balance espn.com between competition and empathy in a results-based business.
Miscellaneous Sports News
Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu received a key to her hometown espn.com during a rally featuring Bay Area artists. Rhode Island high school hockey player Colin Dorgan scored in double overtime espn.com to lift his team after losing three family members in a mass shooting. The NCAA announced it will use technology to monitor officials espn.com for betting during basketball, baseball, and softball tournaments. Utah Valley and the Western Athletic Conference resolved their $1 million dispute espn.com that threatened to leave the Wolverines out of league tournaments. Paralympic GB's guide dog Pickle has been stealing the spotlight bbc.com in Milan-Cortina, becoming the team's 26th member.