General Sports 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 12, 2026, 2:54 AM ET
High School Hockey
Colin Dorgan, the Rhode Island high school player who tragically lost three family members in last month's mass shooting at the Blackstone Valley rink, delivered a poignant moment on the ice. The senior scored on a breakaway in double overtime to lift his team to victory, a powerful display of resilience amidst profound personal loss. This emotional performance underscored the deep connection between the player and his community.
Team USA Basketball
Caitlin Clark made a highly anticipated debut for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers, immediately making an impact. The Iowa star led Team USA to a 110-64 win, posting a double-double with 17 points and 12 assists in just 19 minutes of play. Her performance was part of a broader debut for the U.S. squad, where six players, including Clark, made their international team debuts in a convincing victory.
College Basketball
The Arizona State men's basketball program faced significant upheaval as Bobby Hurley was out after 11 seasons, with the school announcing the non-renewal of his contract hours after a blowout loss to Iowa State eliminated them from the Big 12 tournament. This abrupt change follows a season marked by inconsistency, culminating in the program's premature exit from the postseason.