General Sports 3d Briefing
×Last updated: March 14, 2026, 1:46 PM ET
Alpine Skiing & Paralympics
British skier Menna Fitzpatrick focused on future bbc.com after ending her Milan-Cortina programme with fifth place in the visually impaired slalom, setting her sights on the 2030 Games. Meanwhile, Davy Zyw cherished his Paralympic experience bbc.com, becoming the first athlete with motor neurone disease to compete at a Winter Paralympics. His fellow Briton Neil Simpson crashed out bitterly bbc.com after failing to finish his opening giant slalom run, while Hester Poole vowed redemption bbc.com after crashing on her Paralympic debut, targeting Saturday's slalom. Cross-country skier Jake Adicoff made history bbc.com as the first out gay man to win an individual Paralympic gold medal.
Rugby Union
Scotland's Six Nations campaign reached a critical juncture bbc.com as they prepared to face Ireland in Dublin, with Sione Tuipulotu admitting they had been "to hell and back" to become title contenders. Ireland's Andy Farrell made four changes bbc.com for the Triple Crown decider, ruling out lock James Ryan. Scotland's preparation focused on beating their nemesis bbc.com, with back-row Jack Conan warning of Finn Russell's ability to "pull a rabbit out of a hat." England's Six Nations nightmare continued bbc.com as they faced France, with head coach Steve Borthwick needing a compelling performance to prove his team's direction. Uncapped France flanker Temo Matiu earned his debut start bbc.com against England, who would keep kicking regardless of fan criticism bbc.com. Wales' Alex Mann prepared for Italy finale bbc.com to cap a strong Six Nations campaign, while Italy's Gonzalo Quesada insisted Wales "must win" in Cardiff.
Motorsport
Mercedes showed first vulnerability signs bbc.com in Chinese Grand Prix qualifying but still locked out the front row, underlining their superiority. Lewis Hamilton explained Ferrari's deficit espn.com as mainly power unit-related after qualifying fourth. The Alpine skiing programme faced disruption bbc.com when snow made a summit finish in Paris-Nice's penultimate stage unfeasible.
Tennis
Aryna Sabalenka advanced to Indian Wells final bbc.com for a third meeting with Elena Rybakina in four months. World number one Sabalenka defeated Victoria Mboko bbc.com, who is tipped as a future Grand Slam champion, while Iga Swiatek exited early. Britain's Sonay Kartal retired injured bbc.com in the fourth round against Elena Rybakina, calling it "one match too many."
Basketball
UCLA's Tyler Bilodeau suffered a right leg injury espn.com that will likely sideline him for at least one game, though the Bruins still held off No. 8 Michigan State 88-84 in the Big Ten tournament. Arizona's Jaden Bradley hit a buzzer-beater espn.com to send No. 2 Wildcats to the Big 12 final with an 82-80 win over Iowa State. Auburn's Steven Pearl lobbied for NCAA bid espn.com after blowing a double-digit lead to Tennessee in the SEC quarters. Former Syracuse assistant Chris Partridge sued Michigan espn.com alleging scapegoating in the Wolverines' sign-stealing scandal. Arizona State's Bobby Hurley was fired espn.com after a historic 91-42 Big 12 tournament blowout loss to Iowa State, the largest margin in tournament history.
College Sports Administration
The Big Ten asked NCAA to pause tampering probes espn.com and modernize its rules. Cincinnati fired coach Wes Miller espn.com after five seasons. Pitt's Jeff Capel will return for ninth season espn.com despite falling "well short" of expectations. Kansas State expected to hire Belmont's Casey Alexander espn.com as its new coach. Saint Louis extended Josh Schertz's contract espn.com after he led the Billikens to an Atlantic 10 title.
Horse Racing
Gaelic Warrior won the Cheltenham Gold Cup bbc.com in supreme fashion, while Henry de Bromhead celebrated his first 2026 winner bbc.com as Heart Wood triumphed in the Ryanair Chase. Tragedy struck as two more horses died bbc.com on Cheltenham's final day - Envoi Allen and Saint Le Fort. Trainer Paul Nicholls threatened to boycott future festivals bbc.com over ground quality concerns after Fact To File was withdrawn. Ben Jones eyed Gold Cup glory bbc.com aboard Harry Redknapp's Jukebox Man, which finished eighth. The festival marked outsiders' year bbc.com with average starting prices hitting a 10-year high.
Football (Soccer)
The NFL draft order was finalized espn.com across all seven rounds, starting with the Raiders at No. 1 and ending with the Broncos at No. 257. The NFLPA prepared for leadership vote espn.com to replace disgraced former leader Lloyd Howell. The Ravens completed their Maxx Crosby pivot espn.com by landing four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Trey Hendrickson. Miami faced its most challenging offseason espn.com yet under Mario Cristobal as the Canes aimed to reach college football's mountaintop again.
Combat Sports
Khamzat Chimaev defended his UFC middleweight title bbc.com against Sean Strickland in May. Ryan Garner eyed the Cacace-Dickens winner bbc.com for a potential world title shot. Harry Hardwick reflected on MMA's harsh realities bbc.com, calling it a "stupid" career where "most dreams fail."
Golf
Graeme McDowell created LIV Golf history bbc.com with a second consecutive hole-in-one. Scottie Scheffler remained overwhelming favorite espn.com to capture his third Players Championship title. The Big 12 switched back to hardwood espn.com after its LED glass court caused slipping issues, including a muscle strain to Texas Tech's Christian Anderson.
Cricket & Other Sports
England bowler Mark Wood considered life after cricket bbc.com for the first time as his injured knee improved. Ulster's resurgence was attributed to belief and clarity bbc.com after a bonus-point victory in Edinburgh damaged the hosts' play-off hopes. Connacht kept play-off hopes alive bbc.com with a five-try win over Scarlets in Galway. In netball, AO Manchester Thunder continued Dragons' winless run bbc.com in Super League round three.
Miscellaneous
The WNBPA expressed CBA optimism espn.com on Day 4 of negotiations, saying continued conversations helped "chip away at concerns." The MAC commissioner predicted two NCAA bids espn.com despite Miami (Ohio)'s quarterfinal loss. F1 Academy aimed to nurture female drivers bbc.com for top-level motorsport. The Hundred's first professional auction in the UK saw 89 players picked bbc.com in an emotionally draining process. Paralympic guide dog Pickle became team GB's 26th member bbc.com, stealing the spotlight in Milan-Cortina.