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Boxing & Combat Sports

Leigh Wood comfortably outpoints Josh Warrington in their rematch at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena. Meanwhile, Sandy Ryan becomes a two-weight world champion with a hard-fought points win over Karla Ramos Zamora in Nottingham.

Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz maintains his unbeaten start to 2026 by thrashing Arthur Fils inside 50 minutes to win the Qatar Open in Doha. In Dubai, Jessica Pegula couldn't have asked for a better start to 2026 after beating Elina Svitolina to win the Dubai Tennis Championships.

Basketball

Arizona topples second-ranked Houston 73-66 to move into sole possession of first place in the Big. St. John's breezed past Creighton for its 13th straight victory, marking the program's longest winning streak in 41 years. The NCAA's early bracket preview has Michigan as the overall No. 1 seed, followed by Duke and Arizona.

Rugby Union

Saracens leapfrog Gloucester-Hartpury on points difference at the top of the PWR table after thrashing Exeter. Wigan Warriors claim two wins from two in the 2026 Super League season with a comfortable victory against Hull FC. Meanwhile, Leicester beat Harlequins to secure a home Prem Rugby Cup semi-final, while Exeter will join them in the last four.

International Rugby

Scotland displayed a different side of their personality in the dramatic comeback victory over Wales in Cardiff. Wales captain Dewi Lake feels his side lost a Six Nations game that they did enough to win. Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu hails his side's "ugly" Six Nations victory as they earn a fourth straight win over Wales for the first time in 99 years.

Winter Sports

Team GB settle for silver as Canada triumph in the men's curling final. Bruce Mouat and Grant Hardie emotionally reflect on their defeat, having also missed out on gold four years ago in Beijing. In Olympic hockey, USA-Canada face off in the final for ultimate glory.