General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Boxing & Combat Sports
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather have agreed to a professional rematch at Sphere in Las Vegas this September, reigniting their storied rivalry. Meanwhile, Claressa Shields defended her undisputed heavyweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Franchon Crews-Dezurn in Detroit, maintaining her dominance in women's boxing.
Tennis
Jack Draper marked his return to ATP Tour action with a straight-sets victory over Quentin Halys at the Dubai Tennis Championships, signaling his comeback from injury. Meanwhile, Andy Roddick has joined ESPN for coverage of Wimbledon and the US Open under a multiyear deal, bringing his expertise to tennis broadcasting.
Cricket
Italian cricket faces a crisis following allegations of sexual assault by a senior figure in the national governing body, casting a shadow over the country's recent World Cup debut. In T20 action, Shimron Hetmyer starred with 85 runs as West Indies thrashed Zimbabwe by 107 runs in their Super 8 stage match at the T20 World Cup, maintaining their perfect record.
Snooker
Mark Selby suffered a shock first-round exit at the Welsh Open, losing 4-3 to China's Jiang Jun. Ronnie O'Sullivan has signed up for the World Seniors Snooker Championship, set to make his debut at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre in May at age.
College Basketball
Duke has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the AP men's college basketball poll following their victory against Michigan. Meanwhile, Charles Bediako is petitioning the Alabama Supreme Court for interim injunctive relief to finish the college basketball season with the Crimson Tide.
Women's Basketball
Geno Auriemma broke Tara Van Derveer's record for most appearances by a coach in The Associated Press women's basketball Top 25 when UConn remained unanimous No. 1. The Gamecocks clinched at least a tie for the SEC championship with their dominant 85-48 victory over Ole Miss.
Winter Sports
Team GB returned home from the Winter Olympics after their most successful Games ever, winning five medals including three golds to finish 15th in the medal table. Lindsey Vonn revealed she nearly lost her left leg following a frightening crash at the Milan Cortina Olympics, crediting her surgeon for saving her from amputation.
Rugby Union
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell praised his squad's "huge" potential after their historic 42-21 victory over England in the Six Nations. James Lowe is a doubt for Ireland's upcoming match against Wales after sustaining a groin injury in the win over England.
Motorsports
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 after rebounding from an earlier crash.
Golf
Rory Mc Ilroy finished one shot behind winner Jacob Bridgeman at the Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles, shooting a four-under-par 67 in the final round but unable to overcome the leader.
Darts
Luke Littler claimed victory at the Poland Darts Open despite Gian van Veen hitting a nine-darter in the final, showcasing his composure under pressure.
Olympic Preview
to the 2028 Olympics, analysts have predicted a potential 12-man USA basketball roster as the team enters a period of transition facing competitive international competition.
Legal & Policy
The WNBA players union has stated that the league generated sufficient revenue to trigger revenue sharing agreements. Meanwhile, concerns are growing about protecting college athletes from "street agents" as NIL deals expand, with calls for new regulations to safeguard players in the evolving landscape.
International Sports
England and South Africa have postponed their planned T20 international series for winter 2027, while England's summer itinerary presents challenges with fixtures against South Africa, Fiji, and Argentina requiring extensive travel across three countries and 25,000 miles.
Other Sports
The Mexican Open organizers have confirmed the tennis tournament will proceed as scheduled despite violence following the death of the country's most wanted drug baron. In athletics, Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson says she feels "closer than ever" to breaking the women's 800m outdoor world record, the longest-standing record in track and field.