General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Cricket & Soccer
Snoop Dogg has become an investor in Swansea City, marking football's unlikeliest link-up. Italian cricket faces crisis after allegations of sexual assault by a senior figure. Zimbabwe's Tashinga Musekiwa made headlines after dropping the same batter twice during a match. England faces a daunting summer with fixtures against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina across three continents. The Mexican Open will proceed despite cartel violence following the death of the country's most wanted drug baron. Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan admits Hundred selection is "not in our hands" amid India tensions.
Rugby
Scotland and Ireland will both face hosts England at the Women's T20 World Cup. Ireland centre Garry Ringrose praises in-form teammate Stuart Mc Closkey. England prepares for a "trial by spin" against Pakistan's bowlers. Ireland wing James Lowe is a doubt for Wales after sustaining a groin injury. Wales coach Steve Tandy has released players for the next round of the URC. England and South Africa have postponed their T20 series planned for 2027. Antoine Dupont's "huge influence" helped France dominate Italy in a 33-8 victory.
Winter Sports
Menna Fitzpatrick, Britain's most decorated Winter Paralympian, will compete at Milan-Cortina despite a significant knee injury suffered just three months ago. American skier Lindsey Vonn reveals surgery saved her from leg amputation following a crash at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Team GB's Winter Olympians have been welcomed back to the UK after their successful campaign.
Tennis
Jack Draper marked his return to the ATP Tour with a straight-set victory over Quentin Halys at the Dubai Tennis Championships. Defending Welsh Open champion Mark Selby was knocked out in the first round by China's Jiang Jun, losing 4-3.
MMA & Boxing
A day in the life of Welsh MMA star Mason Jones reveals the intense training regimen of a UFC fighter. Mason Jones targets UFC London redemption and aims to break into the top 15 rankings. Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will meet again in a professional boxing rematch on September 19 at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
Basketball
Tre White scored a season-high 23 points as No. 14 Kansas bounced back to hand No. 5 Houston its third straight loss. Charles Bediako