General Sports 8-Hour Briefing
×College Basketball
Duke remains at the top of the men's AP poll for a record-breaking 149th time. UConn also stays at No. 1 in the women's AP Top, remaining unanimous in the rankings. The NCAA tournament is fast approaching, with Champ Week set to begin. ESPN has predictions for the winners of the women's tournaments and conference players of the year.
NBA
Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to return for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics.
WNBA
Kelsey Plum said the WNBA’s CBA offer is a “significant win,” but negotiations should continue.
NHL
Catch up on all the deals made before the March 6 deadline with analysis from ESPN reporters. Four NHL teams need a blockbuster trade before Friday's deadline.
NFL
With the NFL free agency one week away, defensive players are being ranked based on their potential offseason contracts.
International Rugby
Ireland's forwards coach, Paul O'Connell, is happy to see the team's plans coming to fruition as they prepare to face Wales.
Cricket
Haris Rauf is put forward as a 'marquee' player in the auction for The Hundred.
Tennis
Tennis star Daniil Medvedev is among athletes facing travel issues amid the Middle East war.
Formula 1
Ahead of F1's rules shake-up, the Australian Grand Prix is drawing attention.
MLB
How many future Hall of Famers are playing in the 2026 World Baseball Classic?
Other Sports News
Scotland gets an unexpected Dempsey boost before their game with France. The Six Nations trophy will be replaced after being damaged by fire.
College Football
The coaching carousel was unprecedented in 2025; what could it hold for next season?
General News
Jurors sent out a pair of notes stating they were hopelessly deadlocked. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is affecting the staging of sporting events.