General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×College Basketball & Football
South Alabama-CCU brawl injured a referee and saw eight players ejected during the women's Sun Belt Tournament. Miami (Ohio) extended its winning streak to 30 games with a 74-72 victory over Toledo. Kaiya Wynn left the Tennessee women's basketball program, calling senior day a "breaking point."
Lou Holtz, the quick-witted college football coach who led Notre Dame to the 1988 national championship, died at. Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley guided his team to an upset win over No. 14 Kansas in what could be his final home game with the Sun Devils. College football portal kings are being evaluated as teams prepare for the 2026 season, with recruiting and transfer moves under scrutiny.
Rugby & Cricket
Nick Timoney starts his first Six Nations match as Ireland makes five changes for Friday's game against Wales. England full-back Elliot Daly believes the team is "not a million miles away" from rediscovering their 12-match winning streak form. England captain Harry Brook says unity, not perfection, will drive the team in the T20 World Cup semi-finals.
New Zealand's Cole McConchie took two wickets in two balls to remove South Africa's Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton in their T20 World Cup semi-final. Nat Sciver-Brunt hopes England can create their own "Euros moment" at the home T20 World Cup this summer.
Golf & Tennis
Rory Mc Ilroy called it "a shame" that Jon Rahm is the only LIV Golf player unwilling to accept the DP World Tour deal terms. The Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club and Lodge favors players with length off the tee and controlled iron play. Jupiter Links beat The Bay 9-6 to make the TGL postseason.
Aryna Sabalenka announced her engagement to Georgios Frangulis, drawing congratulations from Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Amanda Anisimova. Menna Fitzpatrick says it feels "really special" to be at her third Winter Paralympic games after a "rollercoaster" year.
Winter Paralympics & Motorsport
Great Britain's Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean lost 10-7 to Estonia in their Winter Paralympics wheelchair curling opener. Russia's return to global sporting action at the Winter Paralympics marks a controversial watershed moment for international sports. Christina Sullivan went from watching "Drive to Survive" to working as a Williams wind tunnel systems engineer in F1.
George Russell is now positioned to challenge for the F1 title with what may be his best car yet. The new F1 cars represent the biggest rule change in the sport's history, with engines, chassis, tires, and fuel all subject to new regulations.
Combat Sports & Other Sports
Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira can thank Nate Diaz for the chance to add BMF to their UFC legacies. Jade Jones calls her journey from taekwondo champion to boxing debutant "humbling" as she prepares to face Egypt Criss on March 7. Glenn Phillips spilled a routine catch after South Africa batter David Miller found him near the boundary in a T20 World Cup match.
Steve Thompson spoke to former England teammate Ben Youngs about his early onset dementia and losing memories of the World Cup win. Hope Gordon aims to turn "bad Glasgow memories into good ones" at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Three athletes who were led off course during the US half marathon championship will receive compensation after finishing well outside the top three.