General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Boxing Rematch Headlines
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will meet again in a professional boxing rematch Sept. 19 at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The two boxing greats agreed to the rematch eleven years after their first fight.
Cricket in Crisis
Italian cricket is facing turmoil days after the country's World Cup debut. The sport is dealing with an allegation of sexual assault by a senior figure within the national governing body.
Tennis Returns and Upsets
British number one Jack Draper marked his post-injury return to action on the ATP Tour with a straight-set win over Frenchman Quentin Halys at the Dubai Tennis Championships. Meanwhile, defending Welsh Open champion Mark Selby has been knocked out in the first round by China's Jiang Jun, losing 4-3.
College Basketball Rankings
Duke's victory against Michigan has propelled the Blue Devils to a familiar perch: No. 1 in the AP men's college basketball poll. Geno Auriemma broke a tie with Tara Van Derveer for most appearances by a coach in The Associated Press women's basketball Top 25 when UConn was again a unanimous No. 1.
Six Nations Analysis
England's downturn in form has been steep and sudden. Five reasons explain why their Six Nations campaign turned from Grand Slam dreams to a salvage job. Ireland wing James Lowe is a doubt for the Six Nations game against Wales after sustaining a groin injury in his side's 42-21 victory over England.
Cricket World Cup Action
Shimron Hetmyer starred as West Indies maintained their perfect record at the 2026 T20 World Cup with a 107-run win over Zimbabwe to start their Super 8 stage. The West Indies batsman hit 85 after being dropped twice by Zimbabwe's Tashinga Musekiwa.
Winter Olympics Aftermath
Team GB's athletes arrived home from the Winter Olympics after their most successful Games ever. They won five medals, including three golds, to finish 15th in the medal table. American skier Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her left leg following a frightening crash in the women's downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
WNBA and Boxing Updates
The WNBA players union says that the league generated enough revenue to trigger revenue sharing. Kara Braxton, a two-time WNBA champion with the Detroit Shock and former SEC Freshman of the Year at Georgia, has died at the age of. Claressa Shields defended her undisputed heavyweight title Sunday night in Detroit by defeating longtime rival Franchon Crews-Dezurn by unanimous decision.
NASCAR Victory
Tyler Reddick rebounded from a crash to become the first driver in 17 years to sweep the first two races of a NASCAR Cup Series season, winning in double overtime Sunday at Echo Park Speedway.
Sports Broadcasting News
Andy Roddick is joining ESPN for its coverage of Wimbledon and the US Open under a multiyear deal announced Monday. The American former world number one will provide commentary and analysis during the Grand Slam tournaments.
College Basketball Legal Battle
Charles Bediako is asking the Alabama Supreme Court to give him "interim injunctive relief" so he can finish the college basketball season with the Crimson Tide. The legal action comes as the player seeks to resolve eligibility issues.
International Sports Politics
The U.S. women's hockey Olympic gold medal-winning team has politely declined an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend his State of the Union address. The decision reflects the ongoing tension between some athletes and political figures.
Golf Tournament Results
Rory Mc Ilroy shoots a four-under-par 67 but it's not enough to overhaul winner Jacob Bridgeman, who wins by one shot at the Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles. The victory marks Bridgeman's first PGA Tour win.
Rugby Union Insights
Rugby Special's John Barclay analyses the "huge influence" Antoine Dupont had in France's 33-8 win over Italy, highlighting the scrum-half's vision and toughness. Head coach Andy Farrell says the potential in his current Ireland squad is "huge" after Saturday's historic Six Nations win over England at Allianz Stadium.
Snooker Championship News
Ronnie O'Sullivan, is set to make his debut in the World Seniors Snooker Championship at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre in May. The five-time world champion will compete against other veteran players in the prestigious event.
Athletics Record Breaking
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson says she feels "closer than ever" to breaking the women's 800m outdoor record - the longest-standing world record in athletics. The British runner continues to push boundaries in middle-distance running.
College Sports Business
As NIL cash grows, coaches call for rules to protect athletes from 'street agents'. The debate centers on regulating middlemen in NIL deals to ensure fair practices and athlete protection.
International Cricket Schedule
England and South Africa postpone a T20 international series against each other which was originally planned for next winter. The rescheduling affects both teams' preparation for upcoming tournaments.
Olympic Basketball Predictions
Here's what the squad that will go up against a competitive international slate could look like for the 2028 Olympics. Analysts have predicted the 12-man USA basketball roster based on current player performances and potential developments.
Mexican Tennis Tournament
Mexican Open organisers say the tournament will go ahead despite violence following the death of the country's most wanted drug baron. The event continues as scheduled amid security concerns in the region.
Rugby Union Release Updates
Steve Tandy releases players for the next round of the United Rugby Championship but Rhys Davies is ruled out of the Six Nations. The team management makes strategic decisions for upcoming fixtures.
Cricket Player Availability
Leading batter Sahibzada Farhan says he knows T20 franchises are interested in Pakistan players but admitted whether they are picked in the Hundred auction is "not in our hands". The player discusses the complexities of international cricket contracts.
College Basketball Uncertainty
The projected No. 1 NBA draft pick has sat out enough time to cast uncertainty on his team's potential in March. The availability saga at Kansas creates questions about the team's tournament prospects.
International Rugby Schedule
England will take to the skies for their summer fixtures against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina, posing difficult decisions for the team. The demanding travel itinerary presents challenges for player management and performance.