General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×NCAA Basketball
Arizona clinched the outright Big 12 regular-season title with a 73-57 win over No. 6 Iowa State on Monday night. Duke overwhelmed NC State to claim the ACC regular-season crown, with star freshman Cameron Boozer leading the way. Duke also extended its record with 149 appearances at No. 1 in the AP men's poll, while UConn remained unanimous No. 1 in the women's rankings heading into the postseason.
College Hockey
Men's hockey conference tournaments are underway as teams battle for postseason positioning on the road to the Frozen Four. The postseason field is taking shape with several conference championships set to be decided this week.
College Football
Colorado mourned teammate Dominiq Ponder at practice after the 23-year-old died in a single-car crash Sunday. The Buffaloes opted to continue practicing while grieving the loss of their teammate. Big Ten spring football is kicking off with key storylines emerging across the conference as teams prepare for the upcoming season.
Tennis
Players fled the court at an ATP Challenger event in the United Arab Emirates when Iranian drone attacks led to a fire at an oil terminal located about 10km away. The incident forced immediate evacuation of the facility as sirens warned of potential danger.
Rugby
England hooker Jamie George says rugby's relationship with head injuries has changed dramatically during his career, noting he "feels very safe now" compared to earlier in his playing days. The Welsh Rugby Union faces pressure to rethink plans to cut a men's professional side after politicians urged reconsideration of the controversial proposal.
Winter Sports
Skiing duo Menna Fitzpatrick and Scott Meenagh were named Great Britain's flagbearers for the Winter Paralympics opening ceremony on Friday. The pair will lead the British delegation in what promises to be a memorable moment.
Marathon Running
British marathon runner discusses the unique challenge of training while fasting during Ramadan, describing how preparing to compete against the world's best at the London Marathon while observing religious obligations creates an extraordinary test of endurance.
Basketball (NBA)
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo returned Monday night against the Celtics for his first game in over five weeks after straining his right calf. The two-time MVP said he was "just happy that I'm out there" despite showing some rust in his comeback appearance.
Basketball (WNBA)
Kelsey Plum described the WNBA's CBA offer to the WNBPA as a "significant win" but emphasized that negotiations should continue, warning that "a strike would be the worst thing for both sides" as talks progress.
Golf
Los Angeles Golf Club secured a playoff spot in TGL by defeating New York Golf Club with the season on the line. The victory keeps their postseason hopes alive in the innovative indoor golf league.
Soccer
Women's World Cup qualifying begins for Wales as they set out on the long road to Brazil, with captain Angharad James saying the tournament "is in their sights" as they face the Czech Republic. Meanwhile, Inter Miami surged in MLS Power Rankings after a comeback win, with Lionel Messi's team finally getting their 2026 season on track.
American Football (NFL)
Outside linebacker Khalil Mack will play in 2026 and explore all options in free agency after previously mulling retirement, according to sources who confirmed a report by NFL Network.
Legal News
A Miami murder case ended in a mistrial after jurors sent notes saying they were hopelessly deadlocked on their second day of deliberations, unable to reach a unanimous verdict.
Concussion Protocol
Former England player Anthony Watson revealed he cheated a concussion test during the 2017 Lions tour of New Zealand, saying he "memorised answers to circumvent head injury protocol" in order to play on in a crucial Test match. The admission has sparked renewed debate about player safety and concussion management in rugby.
Awards
Nominations for the Laureus World Sports Awards include Lando Norris, Luke Littler, and the England women's football team, with winners to be announced in April recognizing outstanding sporting achievement over the past year.