General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×NASCAR & Golf
Tyler Reddick made history by sweeping the first two NASCAR Cup Series races, winning in double overtime at Echo Park Speedway. Jacob Bridgeman secured a narrow victory at the Genesis Invitational with a nervy par putt on the 18th hole, finishing one shot ahead of Rory Mc Ilroy.
Winter Olympics Wrap
The 2026 Winter Olympics concluded with a dazzling closing ceremony in Verona Arena as Italy passed the torch to France for the 2030 Games. Team USA celebrated a historic double gold in men's ice hockey, defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime, while Eileen Gu defended her halfpipe title for her sixth Olympic medal. Great Britain matched their record with three golds, highlighted by Zoe Atkin's bronze in the women's freeski halfpipe.
Rugby & Football
South Africa delivered a statement win over India in the T20 World Cup Super 8s, recovering from a slow start to win by 76 runs. In rugby, France took a four-point lead in the Six Nations with a bonus-point win over Italy, while Scotland's controversial winning try against Wales sparked debate among pundits.
Combat Sports
Ryan Garcia claimed the WBC welterweight title with a dominant unanimous decision over Mario Barrios in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Conor Mc Gregor teased a potential return, this time against a "no name" opponent after years away from competition.
Basketball & Darts
Donovan Dent hit a buzzer-beater in overtime to lift UCLA over No. 10 Illinois after a remarkable 23-point comeback. In darts, Luke Littler won the Poland Darts Open despite Gian van Veen's nine-darter in the final.
Cricket
England began their T20 World Cup Super 8 campaign with a 51-run victory over Sri Lanka, bowling them out for just. Phil Salt starred with a 62-run knock, setting up the win as England's bowlers shone.
Other Sports
Zoe Atkin secured Great Britain's fifth medal at the Winter Olympics, matching their best-ever haul, while her sister's success paved the way for her halfpipe bronze. In cross-country, Laura Muir won Scottish gold 14 years after her last appearance at the event.
As the Winter Olympics conclude, attention turns to the 2030 Games in the French Alps, with Team USA already eyeing their hockey roster. The sporting world now shifts focus to upcoming championships across multiple disciplines.