General Sports 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 12, 2026, 2:48 PM ET
NFL Leadership
The NFL Players Association representatives prepare to vote on a successor to former leader Lloyd Howell, amid a backdrop of controversy.
College Basketball Upsets
No. 20 Miami (Ohio) suffered its first defeat of the season, a stunning 87-83 loss to UMass in the Mid-American Conference tournament on Thursday. Jim Boeheim defended Adrian Autry as a good coach, stating that poor performance from the Orange's best players and a lack of NIL funding contributed to his dismissal at Syracuse.
Horse Racing Drama
One of racing's most successful trainers threatened not to bring horses to the Cheltenham Festival in the future due to concerns about the ground quality. Jockeys Nico de Boinville and Declan Queally shook hands after De Boinville was accused of using "racial slurs" against Queally during the festival. Henry de Bromhead celebrated his first winner of the 2024 Cheltenham Festival as Heart Wood triumphed in the Ryanair Chase.
Six Nations Rugby
England's kicking continues regardless of fan opinion, as it has become one of the few areas of their game functioning well in the Six Nations. Ireland makes four changes for their match against Scotland, with James Ryan ruled out. Uncapped France flanker Temo Matiu is set to debut against England in Paris.
Boxing Match Preview
Super featherweight boxer Ryan Garner has his eye on the winner of Saturday night's world title clash between James Dickens and Anthony Cacace.
Winter Paralympics
Great Britain's Hester Poole is setting her sights on Saturday's slalom after a crash in her Winter Paralympic debut. Cross-country skier Jake Adicoff became the first out gay man to win an individual Paralympic gold medal.
The Hundred Cricket Auction
The Hundred auction saw an auction-high fee of £390,000 paid for Sussex all-rounder James Coles and the signing of Abrar Ahmed by Sunrisers Leeds, which ended India-Pakistan concerns that Pakistan players would be ignored by franchises. The 12th of March saw the first professional sporting auction in the UK, with 89 players picked up in the emotionally draining Hundred Auction.
NASCAR
NASCAR drivers, while all out for themselves on the track, do feel empathy for their rivals.
MLB International Success
The young star, Luis Caminero, is thriving on the international stage, earning the admiration of his Dominican Republic teammates and setting himself up for a strong 2024 campaign.
Swimming and Olympics
Triple gold medallist Tom Dean, has the 2028 Olympics in his sights, after moving to Stirling.
Ulster Rugby
Prop Tom McAllister makes his senior debut for Ulster in Friday's rescheduled United Rugby Championship trip to Edinburgh.
Miami Hurricanes Football
Mario Cristobal has the Canes ready to climb back to the top of college football.
SEC Basketball Tournament
Tennessee star freshman Nate Ament, is expected to play in the SEC quarterfinals against Auburn.
Oscars and Sports Betting
Sportsbooks are making their picks for the Oscars, with Lewis Hamilton unable to attend the ceremony this year. He explored every way to attend but it was impossible due to the Chinese Grand Prix.