General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Cricket
England captain Harry Brook produced a majestic, unbeaten 123 off 50 balls in the T20 World Cup, his first international century, to steer a successful chase against Pakistan. His innings follows a mature ton in the Test winter and cements his leadership role. Pakistan made a "perfect start" to their innings by dismissing England opener Phil Salt first ball, but the bowlers couldn't maintain pressure. Liam Dawson then took two wickets in two overs to reduce Pakistan to 146-7, and Jamie Overton claimed a fabulous catch to remove Salman Ali Agha as the innings unravelled.
Tennis
Craig Tiley will replace as chief executive of the United States Tennis Association after 13 years leading Tennis Australia, where he oversaw the Australian Open's growth. In snooker, a stunning first-round whitewash of former champion Shaun Murphy by China's Chang Bingyu marked a major shock at the Welsh Open.
American Football
The Cleveland Browns have a quarterback competition, with GM Andrew Berry stating both Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders are in the mix for the starting job, though a decision isn't urgent. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs say they've had positive talks with Travis Kelce about his future but are prepared with a plan for his eventual retirement.
College Basketball
Kansas rebounded from a loss as Tre White scored a season-high 23 points to hand No. 5 Houston its third consecutive defeat. The latest Top 25 poll is out, and key returning players for every ranked team are highlighted as the transfer portal dominates headlines. Selection factors for the NCAA tournament include metrics, star injuries, and players like Charles Bediako.
Boxing & UFC
A rematch 11 years in the making is set as Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will fight again Sept. 19 at the Sphere in Las Vegas. In the UFC, Welsh fighter Mason Jones detailed his training camp and targets redemption at UFC London as he aims for a top-15 ranking.
Rugby Union
Sacked New Zealand coach Scott Robertson will return to coach the invitational Barbarians this summer. Ireland centre Garry Ringrose praised the in-form Stuart Mc Closkey as a key Six Nations factor. Wales hired former Scotland full-back Stuart Murchie as defence coach for the Nations Championship. The Women's T20 World Cup draw placed Scotland and Ireland in the same group as hosts England.
Winter Sports
Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel had minor heart surgery after withdrawing from the Olympic mass start while leading. Britain's most decorated Winter Paralympian, Menna Fitzpatrick, was named to the GB team just three months after a serious knee injury. Curling silver medallists from GB are "open" to targeting the 2030 Winter Olympics. And Edinburgh's Davy Zyw, competing with motor neurone disease, described his Paralympic participation as a "tragic beauty."
Hockey & Other
The U.S. women's hockey team declined President Trump's invitation to the State of the Union after winning Olympic gold. Alyssa Healy began her final international series with a half-century as Australia beat India. The WNBA set a March 10 CBA deadline to protect the 2026 schedule. Snoop Dogg attended his first Swansea City match as the rapper's investment in the Welsh club continues.
Soccer & Wrestling
In the NIFL Premiership, Larne and Linfield drew 1-1 while Glentoran crushed Cliftonville 4-0. Cardiff coach Corniel van Zyl held talks with Benetton about their head coaching job. WWE's Elimination Chamber origin story was revisited ahead of this year's event, and AJ Styles was announced for the WWE Hall of Fame after a Raw appearance.