General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Formula 1 & Motorsports
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton says "I'm going to be here until that happens" as he pushes for a grand prix in Africa before retirement. Meanwhile, Red Bull junior driver Fionn McLaughlin is ready for his Formula 3 debut in Melbourne after going from gaming in his bedroom to Formula 1 weekends. Christina Sullivan, Williams wind tunnel systems engineer, tells BBC Sport about her unlikely route into F1 after being inspired by "Drive to Survive."
Basketball & Women's Sports
Breanna Stewart and Mist topped Phantom 80-74 in the championship game to become Unrivaled queens for 2026, despite Kelsey Plum's brilliant 40-point performance. In a surprise move, Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez and Charlisse Leger-Walker high-kicked their way onto the UCLA dance team. The WNBPA's executive committee said it remains "united" and that a recent player survey reaffirms the league's latest CBA proposal "is not worth taking."
Tennis & Golf
Novak Djokovic said he thought Wimbledon would be a great potential site for Serena Williams to officially make her return. Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka announced her engagement, drawing congratulations from players like Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Amanda Anisimova. Rory Mc Ilroy says it's "a shame" that Jon Rahm is the only LIV Golf player unwilling to accept the terms of a DP World Tour deal to eliminate future fines.
Winter Paralympics & Snow Sports
Paralympics GB's only female snowboarder Nina Sparks tells BBC Sport about her journey from doing the sport as a hobby to competing at Milan Cortina 2026. When Sparks was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021, she decided it was going to be the making of her. Welsh Para-alpine skier Menna Fitzpatrick says it feels "really special" to be at her third Winter Paralympic games after a "rollercoaster" of a year. Meanwhile, Great Britain's Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean lost 10-7 to Estonia in their Winter Paralympics wheelchair curling opener in Cortina.
College Sports & Controversies
A brawl between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina in the women's Sun Belt Tournament left eight players ejected and knocked a referee to the ground where she required medical attention. For the men's and women's NCAA tournaments, teams must now submit initial availability reports the night before a game and provide updates two hours prior to the scheduled tipoff. Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley tried to keep the focus on his players after an upset win over No. 14 Kansas in his possible final home game with the Sun Devils.
Cricket & International Sports
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. England captain Harry Brook says England do not need to produce the perfect performance to win the T20 World Cup and "unity" has driven the team to the semi-finals. In a shocking moment, New Zealand's Glenn Phillips spilled a routine catch after South Africa batter David Miller found him near the boundary.
Boxing & Combat Sports
Australia's Jai Opetaia will make his Zuffa Boxing debut against Brandon Glanton in Las Vegas this weekend, chasing undisputed status. In UFC news, Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira can thank Nate Diaz for the chance to add BMF to their UFC legacies.
Soccer & Rugby
Full-back Elliot Daly believes England are not far from rediscovering the form they showed on a year-long 12-match winning streak. Nick Timoney is handed his first Six Nations start as Ireland head coach Andy Farrell makes five changes to his XV for Friday's match against Wales in Dublin. Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he is saddened to see the end of merit-based promotion and relegation to and from the Prem.
Darts & Other Sports
Jonny Clayton says it would be amazing to meet fellow Welshman Gerwyn Price in the final on night five of the Premier League Darts in Cardiff. Three athletes who were led off course when leading the US half marathon championship will receive compensation after ultimately finishing well outside the top three.