General Sports 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 13, 2026, 3:49 PM ET
College Basketball
Providence fired Kim English after a three-year tenure following a loss to St. John's, while Saint Louis extended Josh Schertz's contract after he led the Billikens to an Atlantic 10 regular-season title. The women's college basketball freshmen class impacted final rankings with five players cracking the top, though Jazzy Davidson and Aliyah Chavez maintained their hold on the top two spots. As March Madness approaches, the American Gaming Association estimates $3.3 billion will be wagered on NCAA men's and women's tournaments, marking a slight year-over-year increase.
College Football
Louisiana Tech finds itself in a scheduling limbo as both Conference USA and the Sun Belt included the Bulldogs on their 2026 football schedules amid an ongoing standoff regarding the school's league switch. The scheduling conflict highlights the complexities facing programs caught between conference realignments.
NFL
The Atlanta Falcons are bringing in Tua Tagovailoa to compete with Michael Penix Jr. for the starting quarterback position, according to general manager Ian Cunningham. The move signals Atlanta's commitment to competition at the game's most critical position heading into the offseason.
Rugby
Scotland's national team faces a historic opportunity after their dramatic turnaround from "misery in Rome" to a potential Six Nations title, with captain Sione Tuipulotu describing the journey as going "to hell and back." Meanwhile, Wales must win against Italy in Saturday's finale, according to Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada, while France will wear light blue against England to mark 120 years of rivalry. However, the sport faces a major scandal as six Georgia rugby players and a team official face sanctions for anti-doping rule violations as part of "an orchestrated scheme."
Horse Racing
Cheltenham Festival suffered tragedy as three horses died during the meeting, including Envoi Allen who collapsed on the walk back to stables after being due to retire following the week's races. In the marquee event, Gaelic Warrior won the Cheltenham Gold Cup in "supreme fashion," while Harry Redknapp-owned Jukebox Man finished eighth.
Formula One
Lewis Hamilton criticized Ferrari's power unit, saying the team is losing "a lot of time" to Mercedes primarily due to performance deficits. The seven-time world champion qualified fourth for Saturday's Chinese Grand Prix sprint race, highlighting the gap between the teams.
Paralympic Sports
Haiti's Ralf Etienne prepares for Winter Paralympics debut sixteen years after losing his leg in an earthquake that devastated his country. The 26-year-old will compete as Haiti's first Winter Paralympian, representing an extraordinary journey "from earthquake rubble to top of the Dolomites." Meanwhile, British skier Neil Simpson failed to finish his opening giant slalom run in the men's visually impaired event at the Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina, leaving him "bitterly disappointed."
Boxing
The boxing world continues to buzz with potential matchups, as analysts examine possibilities including Haney vs. Garcia 2 and whether the Mayweather vs. Tyson exhibition is still happening. These storylines dominate discussions as the sport looks ahead to its next major events.
Coaching Changes
Beyond the college ranks, France's rugby coach Fabien Galthie has driven sky-high standards throughout his coaching career, though his "divisive, ruthless" methods haven't always made him friends along the way. His approach has helped transform French rugby, setting the stage for their Six Nations clash with England.