General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
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Combat sports star Francis Ngannou is a free agent after his release by the PFL. UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall signed with boxing promoter Eddie Hearn's new agency. Dana White has "no issues" with Aspinall's business deal with Hearn and denied questioning his champion's eye injury.
Boxing
A highly anticipated boxing clash between undefeated Japanese stars Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani is set for May 2 at the Tokyo Dome for Inoue's undisputed junior featherweight title.
Winter Paralympics
Iran will not take part in the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics as the nation's sole athlete cannot travel safely to Italy. Seven U.S. Paralympians to watch include 36-year-old legend Oksana Masters and 16-year-old Meg Gustafson. Great Britain's wheelchair curlers held their nerve to beat USA in a narrow win that keeps them in contention for a semi-final spot.
Cricket
Defending champions India are through to the T20 World Cup final after England fell short by seven runs. Jacob Bethell brought up a "brilliant" century off 45 balls for England but it wasn't enough in the epic semi-final. Eight uncapped players will travel with England women as their training camp moves from UAE to South Africa.
Rugby
Australia captain Alyssa Healy made just 13 in her final match before retirement but the hosts edged India on day one of the Perth Test. Premiership clubs agreed to limit contact in training to better protect players returning from off-season break. Wales aim to have the last laugh against Ireland in the Six Nations after being the subject of ridicule. France can secure back-to-back Six Nations titles against Scotland this weekend. Ireland captain Caelan Doris says his side are "nowhere near" reaching their full potential ahead of the Wales game.
Basketball
Star freshman Cameron Boozer has led teams to championships throughout his career and aims to do it again for Duke. UNC star Caleb Wilson is increasing practice work but remains not cleared for 5-on-5 action due to his hand fracture ahead of the rivalry game at No. 1 Duke.
Tennis
Jack Draper says he no longer has "any fear" around his arm injury as he prepares to defend his Indian Wells title. Players criticised the decision to hold a tennis tournament in UAE during Iranian attacks, with one still stranded there.
College Sports
The NCAA is appealing a preliminary injunction that allowed Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss a sixth college season in 2026. Five-star recruit Jaxon Richardson, son of former NBA star Jason Richardson, committed to Alabama.
Soccer
Lionel Messi, owner Jorge Mas, and Inter Miami players visited the White House to celebrate last year's MLS Cup victory. King Charles was invited to attend the 150th anniversary Test between England and Australia in Melbourne next year.
Other Sports
Ross Whyte and Fay Henderson will make their World Curling Championship debuts after each completing three successive Scottish titles. Keely Hodgkinson will lead Great Britain's gold medal hopes at the World Indoor Championships in Poland. No UK government ministers will attend Winter Paralympics opening and closing ceremonies after Russian and Belarusian athletes were invited to compete under their national flags.
NFL
Dan Graziano projected contracts and landing spots for 20 NFL free agents ahead of next week's market. Malik Willis, Tyler Linderbaum, Mike Evans and Jaelan Phillips are worth watching when free agency opens March 11. Bella Mir, daughter of heavyweight champ Frank, grapples for an NCAA title this weekend with Dana White as her mentor.
MLB
Experts broke down standout prop bets for all 30 MLB teams.