General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Tennis & Cricket
Jack Draper marked his return to the ATP Tour with a straight-set win over Quentin Halys at the Dubai Tennis Championships. Shimron Hetmyer starred as West Indies thrashed Zimbabwe by 107 runs in their T20 World Cup Super 8 match, hitting 85 after being dropped twice by the same fielder. Mark Selby suffered a shock first-round exit at the Welsh Open, losing 4-3 to China's Jiang Jun.
Winter Olympics & Skiing
Team GB landed back in the UK after their most successful Winter Olympics ever, winning five medals including three golds. Lindsey Vonn revealed she nearly lost her left leg following a heavy crash at the Milan Cortina Olympics, thanking the doctor who saved her from amputation. The 2026 Winter Olympics concluded with a dazzling closing ceremony in Verona Arena, passing the torch to the French Alps for 2030.
College Basketball
Duke climbed to No. 1 in the AP men's college basketball poll after defeating Michigan. UConn remained the unanimous No. 1 in the women's poll as Geno Auriemma broke the record for most appearances by a coach in the Top. Charles Bediako is seeking Alabama Supreme Court intervention to play in the Crimson Tide's final games this season.
Boxing & NASCAR
Claressa Shields defended her undisputed heavyweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Franchon Crews-Dezurn in Detroit. Tyler Reddick became the first driver in 17 years to sweep the first two NASCAR Cup Series races, winning in double overtime at Echo Park Speedway.
Golf & Darts
Rory Mc Ilroy finished one shot behind Jacob Bridgeman at the Genesis Invitational after shooting a four-under. Luke Littler claimed the Poland Darts Open title despite Gian van Veen hitting a nine-dart finish in the final. World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul justified her top billing by winning the LPGA Thailand tournament for the first time.
Rugby Union
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell hailed his squad's "huge" potential after their record Six Nations win over England. Antoine Dupont showed he's back to his best with a commanding performance in France's 33-8 victory over Italy. England's Six Nations campaign has gone from Grand Slam dreams to salvage mode, with James Lowe a doubt for the Wales game due to a groin injury.
Snooker
Ronnie O'Sullivan signed up for his debut at the World Seniors Snooker Championship at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre in May. Zhao Xintong claimed a brilliant 10-7 victory over John Higgins to win the Players Championship in Telford.
Other Sports
Kara Braxton, two-time WNBA champion with the Detroit Shock, died at age. The WNBA players union stated the league generated enough revenue to trigger revenue sharing. Andy Roddick joined ESPN for coverage of Wimbledon and the US Open under a multiyear deal.