General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Rugby Union
Scotland took an early lead against France when Darcy Graham scored an opening try at Murrayfield. Kyle Steyn then intercepted an Antoine Dupont pass to extend Scotland's advantage to 33-14 over France. In Dublin, Ireland kept their Six Nations hopes alive with a bonus-point victory over spirited Wales, while Wales prop Rhys Carre scored a sensational solo try during the defeat.
Cricket
Annabel Sutherland shone with a sparkling 129 as Australia dominated India on day two of the one-off day-night Test in Perth. Meanwhile, Brendon McCullum says he makes "no apologies" for running an informal dressing room as England coach, rejecting perceptions of a casual approach. England's Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key look likely to retain ECB support despite a disappointing winter.
Basketball
Dallas Center-Grimes sophomore Ava Smid caught fire at the game's conclusion to avoid elimination and punch their ticket to the state title game. Miami (Ohio) capped a perfect 31-0 season with an overtime win over Ohio, finishing as the only unbeaten team in Division I men's basketball. Vanderbilt's slim NCAA tournament hopes ended with a 89-78 defeat to Ole Miss, which included head coach Shea Ralph getting ejected for arguing.
Tennis & Track
Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley received a two-year ban for an anti-doping whereabouts violation. Hungary's Panna Udvardy says she was sent "disturbing" messages including a picture of a gun, warning her family would be harmed unless she lost a match.
Boxing & MMA
Arike Ogunbowale was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery in Miami early Thursday morning after allegedly punching a man in the face. 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. Tom Aspinall says seeing Conor Benn secure a reported £11m one-fight deal helped convince him to sign with Eddie Hearn to maximize earnings outside the UFC.
Winter Sports
Para-alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina won Russia's first medal of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics with downhill bronze. Fred Warburton took up ski racing to impress his Italian father-in-law and is now competing for Great Britain at the Winter Paralympics.
Golf
Thomas Detry shared the LIV Golf lead with Jon Rahm after travel complications. Detry was among eight players from LIV Golf stuck in the Middle East during Israeli-U.S. attacks on Iran, with Rahm arranging a flight to get them to Hong Kong for the event.
Motorsport
George Russell knew his Mercedes was fast but was surprised by just how quick during Australian Grand Prix qualifying. Lando Norris was unhappy after qualifying, calling the cars the "worst" he's driven.
Soccer & Other Sports
Victor Wembanyama helped the San Antonio Spurs make a 25-point comeback against the Los Angeles Clippers, calling it "one of the best wins" of his career. Warrington Wolves maintained their 100% start to the Super League season by holding off a spirited York Knights side in a high-scoring encounter. Loughborough Lightning defeated Leeds Rhinos in Netball Super League action.
College Sports Policy
President Donald Trump says he will write an executive order within a week that will "solve all of the problems" brought forth in an unprecedented White House meeting to address the future of college sports.