General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×College Basketball
Miami (Ohio) capped a perfect 31-0 season with an overtime win over Ohio 110-108 on Friday night. The Red Hawks became the only unbeaten team in Division I men's basketball. Vanderbilt saw its NCAA tournament hopes dim with an 89-78 SEC quarterfinal loss to Ole Miss, where head coach Shea Ralph was ejected for arguing with officials.
Combat Sports
UFC star Tom Aspinall signed with Eddie Hearn after seeing Conor Benn's reported £11 million one-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing. Francis Ngannou is a free agent after the PFL released him. Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani will clash May 2 at Tokyo Dome for Inoue's undisputed junior featherweight title. Alycia Baumgardner will defend her world titles against Bo Mi Re Shin on April 17 as part of MVPW, a newly launched women's boxing league from Most Valuable Promotions.
Rugby Union
England faces Italy in Rome Saturday as they aim to recover from away-day struggles in the Six Nations. Ireland kept slim title hopes alive with a bonus-point win over Wales, where Rhys Carre scored a sensational solo try. Scotland bids to prevent France's Grand Slam at Murrayfield. England's U20 team saw title hopes end despite a 37-17 win over Italy. Wales captain Dewi Lake says a win is "just around the corner" after their encouraging display against Ireland.
NFL & American Football
The Raiders are set to release veteran quarterback Geno Smith before the new league year unless a trade materializes. Tyler Reddick has won the first three NASCAR races of 2026 and aims to become the first driver to start a season with four straight victories. Dillon Brooks was arrested early Friday for suspicion of DUI in Scottsdale, Arizona. The NFL's free agency period opens March 11 with key players like Malik Willis and Tyler Linderbaum available.
Tennis & Olympics
Hungary's Panna Udvardy revealed she received "disturbing" messages including a photo of a gun, warning her family would be harmed unless she lost a match. Iran will not compete at the Winter Paralympics as their sole athlete cannot travel safely to Italy. Oksana Masters leads seven U.S. Paralympians to watch at the Milan Cortina Games beginning Saturday.
Basketball & WNBA
Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery in Miami early Thursday morning after allegedly punching a man in the face. Duke freshman Cameron Boozer, dubbed "Baby Jokic," continues his pursuit of greatness as he leads teams to championships throughout his career.
Cricket
England's head coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key look likely to retain ECB support despite a disappointing winter. Australia captain Alyssa Healy made just 13 in her final Test match before retirement, but the hosts edged India on day one of the day-night Test in Perth. Jacob Bethell completed the set of centuries across all formats for England despite T20 World Cup semi-final defeat.
Other Sports
Warrington Wolves maintained their 100% Super League start by holding off York Knights in a high-scoring match. Loughborough Lightning defeated Leeds Rhinos in Netball Super League action. Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley received a two-year ban for an anti-doping whereabouts violation. Ross Whyte and Fay Henderson will make their World Curling Championship debuts after winning three successive Scottish titles.
Miscellaneous
President Trump announced plans for an "all-encompassing" college sports executive order within a week to address issues raised in a White House meeting. Henry Patten described his escape from Dubai amid Middle East conflict, including explosions, fighter jets, and aborted border crossings. UFC fighter Max Holloway discussed his trademark "point-down" gesture before facing Charles Oliveira for the BMF title at UFC 326 in Las Vegas Saturday.