General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×World Baseball Classic & MLB
Team USA aims to defend its World Baseball Classic title as the tournament returns in 2026. The Americans won gold in 2023, and with stars like Mike Trout and Mookie Betts, they're favored to repeat. Why the World Baseball Classic means so much to USA extends beyond baseball - it's about national pride after both USA men's and women's hockey teams won gold at the Winter Olympics.
NFL & College Football
Matt Miller's NFL draft rankings have been updated following the combine, with his top 50 players re-stacked. The 2026 class features elite talent across positions. Meanwhile, the football world mourns the loss of Lou Holtz, the legendary college coach who led Notre Dame to a national championship in 1988. Holtz, known for his quick wit and program rebuilding skills, died at.
NBA & WNBA
Breanna Stewart led Mist to the Unrivaled championship with a 32-point performance in an 80-74 victory over Kelsey Plum's Phantom. Despite Plum's brilliant 40-point game, Stewart's all-around excellence secured the title. In college basketball, UCLA's Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez and Charlisse Leger-Walker surprised fans with an impromptu dance team performance, showing the lighter side of the sport.
Tennis & Golf
Emma Raducanu says she wants to "bring my instincts back out" as she prepares for Indian Wells, feeling her natural playing style has been coached out of her. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka announced her engagement, drawing congratulations from fellow stars like Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. On the PGA Tour, attention turns to the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, where length off the tee and controlled iron play will be crucial.
Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton says he'll "be here until that happens" regarding his push for an African Grand Prix before retirement. The seven-time champion is determined to race on the continent. F1's new cars feature significant changes in 2026, with former Mc Laren mechanic Marc Priestley breaking down the technical updates. Fionn McLaughlin, a Red Bull junior driver, is ready for his Formula 3 debut in Melbourne after rising from gaming in his bedroom to racing weekends.
Rugby & Cricket
England Under-20 star Lucas Friday discusses his anterior cruciate ligament recovery and learning from Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care. In the Six Nations, Nick Timoney gets his first start as Ireland makes five changes for Friday's match against Wales. Meanwhile, New Zealand's Cole McConchie took two wickets in two balls to remove South African batters Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton in their T20 World Cup semi-final.
Combat Sports & Winter Sports
Australia's Jai Opetaia makes his Zuffa Boxing debut against Brandon Glanton in Las Vegas this weekend, chasing undisputed status. In Paralympic action, Great Britain's Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean lost their wheelchair curling opener 10-7 to Estonia at the Winter Paralympics in Cortina. The Games also mark a watershed moment as Russia ends its sporting exile, returning to global competition amid controversy.
Soccer & Miscellaneous
England captain Harry Brook says "unity" has driven the team to the T20 World Cup semi-finals, emphasizing they don't need a perfect performance to win. In a shocking incident, a brawl between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina left eight players ejected and a referee knocked to the ground requiring medical attention. Finally, Serena Williams' potential return has Novak Djokovic buzzing, with the Serbian star suggesting Wimbledon could be the perfect stage for her comeback.