General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×College Basketball
Duke reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the AP men's poll after defeating Michigan. Alabama faces uncertainty as Charles Bediako seeks court approval to return for the Crimson Tide's season. Kansas grapples with Darryn Peterson's availability affecting their March outlook.
Snooker
Jackson Page questioned why the Welsh Open remains in north Wales instead of moving south. Ronnie O'Sullivan signed up for his World Seniors Championship debut at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre. Zhao Xintong claimed victory over John Higgins 10-7 to win the Players Championship.
Winter Olympics
Team GB returned home from their most successful Winter Games ever, winning five medals including three golds. Lindsey Vonn revealed she nearly lost her leg after a heavy crash at the Winter Olympics, thanking the doctor who saved her from amputation. The 2026 Winter Olympics concluded with a dazzling closing ceremony in Verona Arena as Italy passed the torch to the French Alps.
Cricket
West Indies maintained their perfect record at the 2026 T20 World Cup with a 107-run victory over Zimbabwe, powered by Shimron Hetmyer's 85 after being dropped twice. England faces another trial by spin against Pakistan with their World Cup semi-final hopes hanging in the balance.
Rugby Union
Ireland faces uncertainty over James Lowe's availability for the Wales game due to a groin injury. England's Six Nations campaign has dramatically collapsed from Grand Slam dreams to salvage mode. France showcased Antoine Dupont's "huge influence" in their 33-8 win over Italy.
NASCAR
Tyler Reddick became the first driver in 17 years to sweep the first two races of a NASCAR Cup Series season, winning in double overtime at Echo Park Speedway.
Boxing
Claressa Shields defended her undisputed heavyweight title with a unanimous decision victory over rival Franchon Crews-Dezurn in Detroit.
Golf
Rory Mc Ilroy finished one shot behind Jacob Bridgeman at the Genesis Invitational after shooting a four-under-par. Jeeno Thitikul justified her world No. 1 ranking by winning her home LPGA Thailand tournament by one stroke.
Darts
Luke Littler claimed the Poland Darts Open title despite Gian van Veen hitting a nine-dart finish in the final.
Athletics
Keely Hodgkinson says she feels "closer than ever" to breaking the women's 800m outdoor record - the longest-standing world record in athletics.
WNBA
The WNBA players union stated the league generated enough revenue to trigger revenue sharing. Kara Braxton, a two-time WNBA champion with the Detroit Shock, died at age.
Tennis
Andy Roddick joined ESPN for coverage of Wimbledon and the US Open under a multiyear deal. The Mexican Open will proceed despite drug cartel violence following the death of the country's most wanted drug baron.
International Sports
England faces a daunting summer itinerary spanning three countries and 25,000 miles for fixtures against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina. England and South Africa postponed a T20 international series originally planned for next winter. Pakistan's Farhan acknowledged interest from T20 franchises but said selection for the Hundred auction is "not in our hands."
Future Olympics
A way-too-early preview looks ahead to the 2030 Olympics in the French Alps after an amazing two weeks at Milan Cortina.