General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×NFL Combine and Draft
NFL draft experts are previewing combine workouts with predictions on which prospects will rise up boards. Speedsters are expected to shine in the 40-yard dash, with several athletes projected to run blazing times that could boost their draft stock significantly.
Rugby
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe announced her retirement from international rugby for a second time, ending her career as New Zealand's leading try-scorer. The veteran winger made the decision after a decorated career representing the Black Ferns.
NBA
The San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak while closing the gap on Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City. Meanwhile, the Thunder suffered a setback with their loss to the Detroit Pistons, creating an opening for contenders like San Antonio to make a late-season push.
International Rugby
Thibaud Flament expressed surprise at how many people go through fertility treatment after his own experience forced him to miss France's Six Nations opener. The France lock had previously opened up about the personal reason for his absence in that match.
College Basketball
UConn delivered Rick Pitino's worst loss at St. John's, a 72-40 blowout that saw the Red Storm miss their final 24 field goal attempts. The defending champions avenged their earlier loss to the Red Storm in emphatic fashion.
Tragic Incident
A deadly shooting during a youth hockey game in Rhode Island claimed a third victim, authorities confirmed Wednesday. The incident has sent shockwaves through the hockey community and raised questions about security at youth sporting events.
College Football
Cincinnati is suing 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 case highlights the complex financial arrangements emerging in college athletics.
Legal Proceedings
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 the college football community.
Hockey
American gold medalist Hilary Knight called President Trump's comment about the women's team "distasteful" but said she chooses to celebrate the women's accomplishments rather than dwell on the remarks.
NASCAR
NASCAR 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 that organizers believe will create more exciting racing.
Boxing
Daniel Dubois called his upcoming fight against Fabio Wardley "the biggest fight in the world for me" and the biggest of his career so far. The British heavyweights are set to clash in a highly anticipated world title bout.
Snooker
Mark Williams and Neil Robertson, both two-time champions, earned 4-1 wins to progress into the third round of the Welsh Open in Llandudno. The veteran players showed their class in advancing through the tournament.
Cricket - T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka crashed out of the T20 World Cup after collapsing to a 61-run defeat by New Zealand in Colombo. The co-hosts' tournament ended in disappointment as they failed to advance past the group stage on home soil.
Darts
Beau Greaves made history with the perfect leg in her Players Championship 6 clash against Mensur Suljovic in Leicester. The English star became the first woman to hit a nine-dart finish on the PDC Pro Tour.
International Cricket
Matt Henry got New Zealand off to a blistering start as Pathum Nissanka was dismissed with the first delivery of Sri Lanka's innings. The early wicket set the tone for New Zealand's dominant performance in the T20 World Cup Super 8s match.
Cricket - England Selection
Questions are mounting about Jos Buttler as England's T20 World Cup struggles continue. The former captain's form has been poor, leading to speculation about whether England might drop him despite his stature in the team.
Wrestling
With WWE's Elimination Chamber approaching, analysts are examining which competitors have the historical advantage. The event's unique format and chamber structure create interesting dynamics that could favor certain types of wrestlers.
Golf
The PGA Tour season continues at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, where avoiding big numbers will be crucial. The Florida course setup rewards precision and strategic play over aggressive approaches.