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Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested early Friday morning for suspicion of driving under the influence in Scottsdale, Arizona, police said. The arrest follows closely on the heels of the Raiders' decision to release veteran quarterback Geno Smith, barring a trade, before the start of the new league year, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Meanwhile, the Dallas Wings faced a different kind of setback as guard Arike Ogunbowale was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery in Miami early Thursday morning after she allegedly punched a man in the face, according to police records.
Six Nations Showdown
Wales captain Dewi Lake says a win is just around the corner after an encouraging display in the 27-17 Six Nations defeat by Ireland in Dublin. Wales prop Rhys Carre scored a sensational solo try during their Six Nations defeat against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. However, England's Under-20 Six Nations title hopes ended on Friday despite a 37-17 victory over Italy in Treviso. Ireland keep alive their slim hopes of reclaiming the Six Nations title with a bonus-point victory over spirited Wales in Dublin, as reported in multiple sources including BBC Sport.
Global Sports
A "solid team performance" sees Loughborough Lightning strike down Leeds Rhinos in round two of the Netball Super League season, while London Pulse edge out Dragons, as noted by BBC Sport. Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley is banned for two years for an anti-doping whereabouts violation, a significant development covered by BBC Sport. The Wales win is coming, I can feel it - Lake, reflecting on their Six Nations efforts.
Tennis & Boxing
Hungary's Panna Udvardy says she was sent "disturbing" messages including a picture of a gun, warning her family would be harmed unless she lost a tennis match. In boxing news, Alycia Baumgardner will defend her world titles against Bo Mi Re Shin on 17 April as part MVPW, a newly launched women's boxing league from Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), as detailed in ESPN General. Tom Aspinall says seeing Conor Benn secure a reported £11m one-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing helped convince him to sign with Eddie Hearn, as reported by BBC Sport.
Other Developments
The Raiders are set to release quarterback Geno Smith, barring a trade, before the start of the new league year. 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, as reported by ESPN General. Combat sports star Francis Ngannou is a free agent after his release by the PFL, according to ESPN General.