General Sports 8-Hour Briefing
×College Basketball
UCLA pulled off a stunning 95-94 overtime victory against No. 10 Illinois, rallying from a 23-point deficit on Donovan Dent's game-winning layup with one second remaining. Duke continued its strong season with a 68-63 win over top-ranked Michigan, as Cameron Boozer led the way with 18 points in a raucous atmosphere. Arizona secured sole possession of first place in the Big 12 with a 73-66 victory over second-ranked Houston, led by Anthony Dell'Orso's 22 points. St. John's extended its winning streak to 13 games - the program's longest in 41 years - with a dominant performance against Creighton.
Combat Sports
Sean Strickland scored his first stoppage victory in over two years, finishing Anthony Hernandez in the third round before calling for a title shot against Khamzat Chimaev. In the boxing ring, Leigh Wood comfortably outpointed Josh Warrington in their rematch at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena.
Golf
Jacob Bridgeman fired a 7-under 64 to take a six-shot lead over Rory Mc Ilroy at the Genesis Invitational, putting himself on the brink of his first PGA Tour title. The South Carolina native's strong start cemented his position atop the leaderboard after the second round.
Rugby & Soccer
Ireland reignited their Six Nations title bid with a record away win over England, delivering a dominant performance on the road. The victory puts Ireland back in contention for the championship.
Tennis & Personal News
Former U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens and former U.S. men's national team player Jozy Altidore are ending their marriage after four years together, according to multiple reports.
Other Sports
World champion Luke Littler continued his impressive form at the Polish Darts Open, thrashing Mike de Decker 6-1 to reach the last 16 in Krakow. Wigan Warriors claimed their second win in two matches in the 2026 Super League season with a comfortable victory against Hull FC.
Conference Discipline
The Atlantic 10 has issued fines and reprimands to both Saint Louis and VCU following Friday night's bench-clearing fracas that marred the Billikens' win over the Rams.