General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Legal & Personnel Issues
Former Michigan assistant Chris Partridge sued the university, alleging he was made a "scapegoat" in the 2023 sign-stealing scandal. Syracuse University fired coach Adrian Autry following three consecutive seasons without an NCAA tournament appearance. The men's basketball coaching carousel is already in motion, with Autry's replacement reporting to the athletic director. Will Capon of the Bristol Bears is set to stand trial on a rape charge after denying the accusation.
Rugby & Six Nations
France flanker Oscar Jegou will miss the England game after receiving a four-week suspension for eye-gouging. Wales, having not won a Six Nations match in three years, face significant changes. Ireland’s Conor Murray and Andrew Trimble discussed Scotland's confidence and Andy Farrell's selection dilemma ahead of Saturday's Triple Crown decider. Carwyn Leggatt-Jones was released to play for Scarlets in Friday's United Rugby Championship game.
Golf & Horse Racing
Scottie Scheffler is the overwhelming favorite to capture his third title at The Players Championship. CEO Brian Rolapp outlined ambitious changes for the PGA Tour, including potential relegation and a revamped schedule. Harry Redknapp's Jukebox Man is confirmed for the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Il Etait Temps won the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, earning trainer Willie Mullins his third win of the day.
Formula 1 & Motorsport
The debut of F1's new regulations in Australia raised questions, with ESPN addressing the five biggest ahead of Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix. Irish jockey Declan Queally accused Nico de Boinville of "abusing" him before the opening race of day two at the Cheltenham Festival.
College Basketball
Iowa State pounded Arizona State with a 91-42 victory, the largest win in Big 12 tournament history. Hofstra returns to the NCAA tournament for the first time in 25 years after winning the Coastal Athletic Association tournament. AJ Dybantsa scored 40 points, a Big 12 freshman record, leading his team to victory. Mikayla Blakes and Aaliyah Chavez featured prominently in the women's college basketball awards. Bilas' All-America teams featured six freshmen among the top 20 men's college basketball players.
International Sports
Afghanistan's series against Sri Lanka in the United Arab Emirates has been postponed until the end of the year due to conflict in the Middle East. German cross-country skiers protested against Russia on the Winter Paralympics podium. Veronika and Johannes Aigner, Austrian skiing siblings, are dominating the Paralympics.
NFL & Team News
The Baltimore Ravens signed Trey Hendrickson after moving on from Maxx Crosby.
Cricket & The Hundred
Coaches of Hundred teams with IPL investment have not been directed away from signing Pakistan players in the upcoming auction.
WNBA
The WNBA and its players' union failed to reach an agreement after a 12-hour bargaining session.
Other Sports
Sammi Kinghorn will miss the Games because of her pregnancy. Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier says his side’s recent wins over Scotland have all come when they have “played particularly well”.