General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Cricket
India secured a place in the T20 World Cup final after defeating England by seven runs in a thrilling semi-final. Jacob Bethell starred with a magnificent century off 45 balls, but India's bowlers held firm to deny the defending champions. Sanju Samson also impressed with a blistering 89 from 42 balls to help set up the victory. Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin are among the investors acquiring a franchise in the European T20 Premier League.
Rugby Union
Scotland named their team for the Six Nations clash against France, with Graham and Dempsey starting in key positions. Wales captain Dewi Lake expressed confidence in his side's ability to upset Ireland in Dublin. Ireland captain Caelan Doris admitted his team are "nowhere near" reaching their full potential despite their record away victory over England. James Botham will start for Wales against Ireland after putting a costly mishap against Scotland behind him.
Football
Wakefield Trinity claimed a hard-fought Super League victory over injury-hit Hull FC, handing them their third consecutive loss. Caleb Wilson continues to increase his practice workload for No. 17 North Carolina ahead of the rivalry game at No. 1 Duke, though he remains uncleared for 5-on-5 action due to a hand fracture. The NCAA is appealing the preliminary injunction that allowed Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss a sixth college season in 2026.
Darts
Luke Littler spoiled the Welsh party with a 6-4 victory over Premier League leader Jonny Clayton in the final at Utilita Arena in Cardiff. The teenage sensation produced a top-class performance to claim the prestigious title in front of a passionate home crowd.
Tennis
Emma Raducanu revealed she wants to "bring my instincts back out" as she prepares for Indian Wells, admitting her "natural way of playing has been coached out of me." The British number one is working to rediscover her instinctive style that brought her 2021 US Open success.
Motorsport
Lando Norris begins his title defence in Formula 1 with new rules in place and intense competition from Max Verstappen and George Russell. Lewis Hamilton stated he will continue racing until an African grand prix is added to the calendar, saying "I'm going to be here until that happens." Fionn McLaughlin, a Red Bull junior driver, is preparing for his Formula 3 debut in Melbourne after progressing from gaming to racing on F1 weekends.
Mixed Martial Arts
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has signed with boxing promoter Eddie Hearn's new talent agency. UFC 326 features an intriguing matchup between Raul Rosas Jr. and Rob Font, representing a battle of youth versus experience. Experts predict Max Holloway will present a tough challenge for Charles Oliveira in the main event for the BMF belt.
Basketball
Five-star recruit Jaxon Richardson, son of former NBA star Jason Richardson and brother of Orlando guard Jase, has committed to Alabama. As WNBA CBA negotiations continue, general managers are preparing for compressed drafts and free agency periods, with one GM noting "nobody sleeps for like a month" during this intense period.
American Football
Spring football approaches with CJ Carr, Arch Manning, and Julian Sayin among the quarterbacks being evaluated across Power 4 teams. The Big 12 spring preview highlights key storylines, positions, and players to watch as teams prepare for the upcoming season. Matt Miller has updated his 2026 NFL draft rankings following the combine, listing his top 50 players and their best traits.
Other Sports
Olympic champion Rhys McClenaghan spoke about returning to the pommel horse after an 18-month injury lay-off. England Under-20 star Lucas Friday discussed his anterior cruciate ligament recovery and learning from Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care. Nina Sparks became Paralympics GB's first female snowboarder after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021, telling BBC Sport "I saw Kadeena Cox, and thought 'why not me?'"