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Six-time champions VakifBank Istanbul rallied from two sets down to defeat Numia Vero Volley Milano 3-2 in a pulsating CEV Champions League Women's quarterfinal first leg at the Allianz Cloud. Marina Markova delivered 36 points and earned MVP honors as the Turkish powerhouse seized a crucial away advantage ahead of the return leg in Istanbul on March 19.
Defending champion Rory McIlroy faces uncertainty heading into the 2026 Players Championship after withdrawing from Bay Hill with back spasms, while Arnold Palmer Invitational winner Akshay Bhatia rides a wave of momentum into golf's unofficial fifth major at TPC Sawgrass.
England's men's field hockey team claimed the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifier title in Ismailia, Egypt, defeating Pakistan 4-1 in a dominant final on March 7. The team went unbeaten throughout the tournament without conceding a single goal in the group stage, securing their spot at the 2026 World Cup.
VakifBank Istanbul overturned a two-set deficit to claim a dramatic 3-2 away victory over Numia Vero Volley Milano in the first leg of their CEV Champions League Women's quarterfinal. Marina Markova's 36-point masterclass and Tijana Boskovic's 20-point contribution powered the Turkish giants past Paola Egonu's 38-point effort in a 131-minute classic at the Allianz Cloud.
In one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's 20-year history, Italy defeated Team USA 8-6 in Houston on Tuesday night during the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The loss leaves Team USA's quarterfinal hopes hanging by a thread, dependent on the outcome of Wednesday's Italy vs. Mexico matchup.
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The Baltimore Ravens shocked the football world by rescinding their blockbuster trade for Raiders All-Pro edge rusher Maxx Crosby after he failed his physical, sending shockwaves through a free agency period that has already seen over $2.3 billion in spending. Meanwhile, record-breaking contracts and franchise-altering trades continue to reshape the NFL landscape.
The BCCI is poised to announce the first phase of the IPL 2026 schedule on March 12, with the tournament kicking off on March 28. The announcement comes just days after India made history by becoming the first team to defend a T20 World Cup title, thrashing New Zealand by 96 runs in a record-breaking final in Ahmedabad.
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Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drained a step-back three-pointer with 2.7 seconds left to defeat the Denver Nuggets 129-126 on Monday night. The 35-point masterclass tied Wilt Chamberlain's all-time NBA record of 126 consecutive games scoring 20 or more points, a mark that had stood unchallenged since 1963.
The BNP Paribas Open enters its decisive phase with the sport's biggest names advancing to the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Coco Gauff's shocking retirement due to a left arm injury and Alexandra Eala's historic run have added drama to a thrilling week in the California desert.
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The 2026 BNP Paribas Open delivered drama on multiple fronts as Coco Gauff was forced to retire from her third-round match due to a nerve-related left arm injury, while Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Learner Tien, and Arthur Fils punched their tickets to the men's quarterfinals.
Japan's Satsuki Odo delivered the shock of the opening day at WTT Champions Chongqing 2026, dismantling Chinese star and Olympic champion Wang Manyu in straight games. Meanwhile, France's Felix Lebrun cruised into the Round of 16 with a dominant victory over Nigeria's Quadri Aruna.
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Felix and Alexis Lebrun etched their names into the record books at the Singapore Smash 2026, becoming the first French players ever to win a WTT Grand Smash title. Their dominant 3-0 sweep in the Men's Doubles final also catapulted them to the World No. 1 doubles ranking.
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Italy delivered one of the biggest upsets in World Baseball Classic history, defeating Team USA 8-6 in Houston on Tuesday night. Powered by three home runs and a dominant start from Michael Lorenzen, the Italians built an 8-0 lead before surviving a late American rally that ended with Aaron Judge striking out.
The Baltimore Ravens stunned the football world by backing out of a blockbuster trade for Las Vegas Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby after he reportedly failed his physical. The dramatic reversal has upended the plans of both franchises and reshaped the entire 2026 NFL free agency landscape.
Tottenham Hotspur's Champions League dream turned into a full-blown nightmare at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano as Atlético Madrid ran riot in a devastating 5-2 first-leg victory. Goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky's early errors opened the floodgates for a rampant Atlético side that scored four goals in just 22 breathless minutes.
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Tottenham Hotspur suffered a humiliating 5-2 defeat at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League Round of 16 first leg, with goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky's catastrophic errors setting the tone for a nightmare evening. Igor Tudor's record-breaking losing streak continued as Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann punished Spurs in front of 64,168 stunned fans at the Wanda Metropolitano.
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India delivered a masterclass performance at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8, posting a record 255/5 before bowling New Zealand out for 159 to win the T20 World Cup 2026 Final by 96 runs. The victory made India the first team in history to defend the T20 World Cup title and the first to lift the trophy three times.
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo delivered a performance for the ages, pouring in 83 points to leapfrog Kobe Bryant for the second-highest single-game scoring total in NBA history. The historic night has propelled a surging Heat team into playoff contention in the Eastern Conference.
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Host nation India launched their World Cup qualification campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Uruguay, while England dominated Pool A with back-to-back wins in Hyderabad. The tournament at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground will determine which teams earn their tickets to the 2026 FIH Hockey Women's World Cup.
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Akshay Bhatia fired a blistering closing 31 to force a playoff with 54-hole leader Daniel Berger, then claimed his third PGA Tour victory when Berger missed a seven-foot par putt on the first extra hole. The 23-year-old pocketed $4 million from the $20 million purse at Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando.
