General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×College Football & NCAA
Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA seeking a seventh year of eligibility. Kentucky coach Mark Pope was fined $25,000 by the SEC for his post-game comments following Auburn loss. As March Madness approaches, key factors including metrics and star injuries could impact the NCAA tournament selection process. While the portal gets attention, key returning players remain crucial for top 25 teams.
Professional Football
The Kansas City Chiefs say they are prepared for Travis Kelce's retirement, having held positive talks with the tight end. In Cleveland, GM Andrew Berry confirmed both Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson are in the mix to be the Browns' starting quarterback, noting no immediate decision is needed.
Cricket & T20 World Cup
Harry Brook scored a majestic century to lead England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a victory over Pakistan. Pakistan got off to a perfect start dismissing Phil Salt first ball, while Liam Dawson took back-to-back wickets and Jamie Overton displayed athleticism to leave Pakistan struggling. The Women's T20 World Cup draw saw Scotland and Ireland both face hosts England.
Rugby & MMA
Sacked All Blacks coach Scott Robertson will return to rugby by taking charge of the Barbarians this summer. Wales turned to a former Scotland colleague to fill their defence coach vacancy. Ireland's Garry Ringrose praises in-form Stuart Mc Closkey, while Welsh MMA star Mason Jones targets UFC London redemption after recent bouts in the US and France.
Winter Sports & Tennis
Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel underwent minor heart surgery after withdrawing from Olympic competition. Britain's silver medal-winning curling team is open to 2030 Winters, while Edinburgh's Davy Zyw made history becoming first snowsport athlete with MND to compete at Winter Paralympics. Menna Fitzpatrick, Britain's most decorated Winter Paralympian, will compete at Milan-Cortina despite recent knee injury. Craig Tiley named US tennis chief after 13 years at Tennis Australia.
Other Sports
Manny Pacquiao has not finalized an April exhibition bout with Ruslan Provodnikov, contrary to earlier announcements. Kyren Wilson made a trick shot to win his Welsh Open match. At the Steve Spurrier Awards, Kirby Smart and Mario Cristobal traded jokes. In Northern Ireland football, Larne and Linfield played to a 1-1 draw. China's Chang Bingyu stunned Shaun Murphy with a first-round whitewash at the Welsh Open. Snoop Dogg became an investor in Swansea City, marking football's unlikeliest link-up. No. 14 Kansas rebounded to hand No. 5 Houston its third straight loss.