General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Rugby Union
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has announced her retirement from international rugby for a second time, bringing an end to a storied career that saw her become New Zealand's leading try-scorer. The 33-year-old made the announcement after a successful Olympic campaign, having previously retired in 2022 before returning for the Paris Games.
Thibaud Flament has opened up about his decision to miss France's Six Nations opener, revealing it clashed with his wife's fertility treatment. The France lock says he was "surprised how many people go through" similar experiences after sharing his story publicly.
Alex Mitchell has been ruled out of England's remaining Six Nations matches with a hamstring injury, dealing a blow to Steve Borthwick's side. The Northampton scrum-half was England's first-choice number nine at the start of the tournament.
Football
Daniel Dubois is calling his upcoming fight against Fabio Wardley "the biggest fight in the world for me" as he prepares for their world title clash in May. The pre-fight tension boiled over at a London news conference where Dubois refused Wardley's fist bump.
PSG's title defense is looking increasingly shaky as Luis Enrique's side labored to a narrow win over Monaco. The defending champions appear a shadow of the team that dominated French football last season.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner insists he isn't thinking about leaving the role, despite mounting pressure as his side prepare for their Europa Conference League second leg play-off.
Basketball
The San Antonio Spurs have extended their winning run to close the gap on Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City Thunder, who suffered a surprise loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Spurs' momentum is building as they push for a playoff spot.
UConn delivered a 72-40 blowout to St. John's, handing Rick Pitino his biggest loss since taking over in Queens. The defending champions avenged their earlier season defeat with a dominant performance that saw the Red Storm miss their final 24 field goal attempts.
College Sports
Cincinnati is taking legal action against former quarterback Brendan Sorsby, alleging he breached his NIL contract by refusing to pay a $1 million exit fee after transferring to Texas Tech. The lawsuit highlights the growing complexity of college athletics' new financial landscape.
Prosecutors have rested their case against former Miami football player Rashaun Jones, who is accused of second-degree murder in the 2006 slaying of teammate Bryan Pata. The high-profile trial has drawn significant attention in college football circles.
Olympics & Running
Jeff Galloway, a member of the 1972 U.S. Olympic team, has died at age. The running pioneer inspired countless athletes with his run-walk-run strategy, revolutionizing marathon training for both elite competitors and everyday runners.
American gold medalist Hilary Knight has called President Trump's comment about the women's team "distasteful" but says she chooses to celebrate the women's accomplishments rather than engage in controversy.
Tennis
Katie Boulter has reached the quarter-finals of the Merida Open in Mexico, securing her seventh consecutive WTA win. The British number one advanced when Camila Osorio retired with injury, continuing her impressive run of form.
Motorsport
NASCAR has scrapped the "Promoter's Caution" for this season's All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway. The race will now feature a three-segment, 350-lap competition format, marking a significant change to the event's structure.
Snooker
Mark Williams and Neil Robertson, both two-time champions, have progressed to the third round of the Welsh Open with 4-1 wins in Llandudno. The veteran players are among the favorites as the tournament moves into the knockout stages.
Cricket
New Zealand has eliminated co-hosts Sri Lanka from the T20 World Cup with a commanding 61-run victory in Colombo. The Black Caps' bowlers, led by Matt Henry's early strike, dismantled Sri Lanka's chase to secure their Super 8s berth.
England faces a selection dilemma with Jos Buttler struggling at the T20 World Cup. The former captain's form has prompted questions about whether England might consider dropping him for the knockout stages.
Darts
Beau Greaves has made history by hitting the first nine-dart finish by a woman on the PDC Pro Tour. The 20-year-old achieved the perfect leg during her Players Championship 6 match against Mensur Suljovic in Leicester.
Combat Sports
The WWE Elimination Chamber participants are set for this weekend's premium live event, with historical data suggesting certain competitors may have advantages based on past performances in the brutal match format.
NFL International
The Jacksonville Jaguars will play two games in the UK in 2026, while the Washington Commanders will also play in London. The Detroit Lions will make their international debut in Munich, expanding the NFL's global footprint.
Other Sports
Katie Boulter has reached the quarter-finals of the Merida Open in Mexico, securing her seventh consecutive WTA win. The British number one advanced when Camila Osorio retired with injury, continuing her impressive run of form.
A deadly shooting during a youth hockey game in Rhode Island last week claimed a third victim, authorities confirmed Wednesday. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the hockey community.
Ulster centre Jude Postlethwaite says his involvement with the Ireland squad has given him added motivation for playing time with Andy Farrell's team. The young centre is pushing for more opportunities at the international level.
With the sports calendar packed, attention turns to upcoming fixtures including the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, where PGA Tour players will compete in Florida. The tournament is expected to reward those who can avoid big numbers on the challenging course.
As the college basketball season winds down, the coaching carousel is already heating up with speculation about which coaches might be on the hot seat and which names could be in play for open positions.
The power rankings show UCLA on the brink of a perfect league record heading into their matchup against USC, while two teams have rejoined the rankings after strong performances.
In boxing, the pound-for-pound rankings have been updated with Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev dropping out due to inactivity, creating openings for new contenders to break into the top.