General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×NBA & Basketball
Victor Wembanyama delivered a standout performance as the San Antonio Spurs mounted a 25-point comeback against the Los Angeles Clippers. The French star called it "one of the best wins" of his career after scoring 25 points in the thrilling victory.
Miami (Ohio) capped an undefeated season with a dramatic 110-108 overtime win over Ohio, finishing as the only unbeaten team in Division I men's basketball. The Red Hawks completed their 31-0 campaign with the hard-fought victory.
Rugby & Six Nations
Ireland kept their Six Nations title hopes alive with a bonus-point victory over Wales in Dublin. The hosts overcame a spirited Welsh side to maintain their slim championship chances.
Wales captain Dewi Lake remains optimistic despite the 27-17 defeat to Ireland, insisting "a win is just around the corner" after an encouraging display. Wales prop Rhys Carre added some excitement with a sensational solo try during the match.
England's Under-20 team saw their Six Nations title hopes end despite a 37-17 victory over Italy in Treviso. The senior England side faces Italy in Rome on Saturday, where they've never lost, as they look to recover from recent away-day struggles.
Motorsport & Tennis
George Russell was surprised by just how quick his Mercedes proved to be during Australian Grand Prix qualifying. Meanwhile, teammate Lando Norris expressed frustration with what he called the "worst cars" after a disappointing session.
Varvara Voronchikhina secured Russia's first medal at the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics with downhill bronze in para-alpine skiing. The 20-year-old's achievement came as Iran confirmed it would not compete at the Games, with their sole athlete unable to travel safely to Italy.
Combat Sports
Arike Ogunbowale was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery in Miami following her Unrivaled title win. The Dallas Wings guard allegedly punched a man in the face early Thursday morning, according to police records.
Naoya Inoue will defend his undisputed junior featherweight title against Junto Nakatani in a highly anticipated May 2 showdown at Tokyo Dome. The all-Japanese clash pits two undefeated stars against each other.
Alycia Baumgardner will defend her world titles against Bo Mi Re Shin on April 17 as part of MVPW, a newly launched women's boxing league from Most Valuable Promotions. The card also features Mikaela Mayer facing Nina Hughes.
NFL & College Sports
The Raiders are set to release veteran quarterback Geno Smith before the new league year begins, barring a trade. Sources indicate the team is moving in a different direction at the position.
President Donald Trump announced plans for an "all-encompassing" executive order on college sports, promising to "solve all of the problems" discussed during an unprecedented White House meeting with sports leaders.
Miscellaneous Sports
Fred Kerley received a two-year ban for an anti-doping whereabouts violation. The former 100m world champion's suspension is effective immediately.
Dillon Brooks was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Suns forward was taken into custody by local police.
Francis Ngannou is a free agent after the PFL severed ties with the combat sports star. The former UFC heavyweight champion had competed in both MMA and boxing in recent years.
Cameron Boozer continues to draw comparisons to Nikola Jokic as the Duke freshman pursues greatness. The "Baby Jokic" has led teams to championships throughout his young career and aims to add another title in college.
Tyler Reddick is on the verge of rewriting NASCAR history books, having won the first three races of 2026. No driver has ever started a season with four consecutive victories.
International Sports
Henry Patten shared his dramatic escape from Dubai amid Middle East conflict, describing explosions, fighter jets, and aborted border crossings before finally leaving the region. The British doubles player's account highlights the challenges faced by athletes during geopolitical tensions.
Ross Whyte and Fay Henderson will make their World Curling Championship debuts this month after each completing three successive Scottish titles. The pair represents Scotland's future in the sport.
Bella Mir, daughter of UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, is being mentored by Dana White as she pursues an NCAA wrestling title this weekend. The rising star is positioned as a future face of fighting.
Tom Aspinall signed with Eddie Hearn after seeing Conor Benn secure a reported £11m one-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing. The UFC heavyweight believes the move will help maximize his earnings outside the octagon.
Jacob Bethell completed the set of centuries across all formats for England despite a T20 World Cup semi-final defeat by India. The young all-rounder's breakout winter has established him as integral to England's future.
Alyssa Healy made just 13 in her final Test innings before retirement as Australia edged India on day one of the day-night match in Perth. The Australian captain's last match before stepping away from the longest format saw the hosts gain a slight advantage.