General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Darts & Basketball
Jonny Clayton is targeting an all-Welsh Premier League Darts final against countryman Gerwyn Price in Cardiff. In basketball, Breanna Stewart delivered a 32-point performance to lead Mist to an 80-74 victory over Phantom in the Unrivaled championship game. Meanwhile, UCLA women's basketball stars Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez and Charlisse Leger-Walker surprised fans by joining the UCLA dance team.
Tennis & Combat Sports
Novak Djokovic believes Serena Williams could make her return at Wimbledon, while Aryna Sabalenka announced her engagement, receiving congratulations from fellow players including Djokovic. In combat sports, Australian boxer Jai Opetaia makes his Zuffa debut against Brandon Glanton this weekend, and former taekwondo champion Jade Jones prepares for her boxing debut against Egypt Criss.
Rugby & Cricket
Ireland rugby has made five changes for their match against Wales, with Nick Timoney handed his first Six Nations start. Captain Harry Brook credits "unity" for England's progression to the T20 World Cup semi-finals. Meanwhile, Dave Rennie has been appointed as the first All Blacks coach of Pasifika heritage as New Zealand targets a fourth World Cup triumph. In cricket, Cole McConchie took two wickets in two balls to help New Zealand gain early advantage against South Africa.
College Sports & F1
College football legend Lou Holtz has died at age 89 after leading Notre Dame to a national championship in 1988. In NCAA news, teams will now be required to submit player availability reports before tournaments. Mississippi lawmakers are considering a tax loophole for NIL-earning college athletes, while Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley's team pulled off an upset against Kansas. In Formula, George Russell may finally have the car to challenge for a title after proving himself against his teammate.
Winter Sports & Other
Great Britain's wheelchair curlers lost their opener 10-7 to Estonia at the Winter Paralympics, while Russia's return to global sporting action is being described as a waters