General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×College Basketball
Cameron Boozer dominated with 24 points and 13 rebounds as No. 1 Duke crushed Notre Dame 100-56, handing the Irish their worst home loss since 1898. 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 "post-game conduct and comments" following his team's 75-74 loss at Auburn.
NBA Action
Rookie Kon Knueppel made history by becoming the fastest player to reach 200 three-pointers in NBA history as the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Chicago Bulls 131-99. The Hornets' victory showcased Knueppel's impressive shooting touch and the team's offensive firepower.
College Football
At the 2026 Steve Spurrier Awards dinner, Kirby Smart and Mario Cristobal traded jokes in a fitting tribute to the late coach known for his wit. Smart warned to "be careful around Mario," while Cristobal delivered his own playful barbs during the event honoring college football's best.
International Soccer
Harry Brook smashed a magnificent century to lead England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a two-wicket victory over Pakistan. Phil Salt was dismissed first ball caught by Usman Khan off the bowling of Shaheen Shah Afridi, giving Pakistan the "perfect start." Liam Dawson then took back-to-back wickets to reduce Pakistan to 146-7, while Jamie Overton showed "terrific athleticism" with a "fabulous" catch to remove Salman Ali Agha, leaving Pakistan 27-2.
Rugby Union
Wales are not giving up hope of fly-half Sam Costelow playing again in the Six Nations, but flanker Taine Plumtree is ruled out of the tournament. At the halfway stage of the Six Nations, Rugby Special's John Barclay and Sam Warburton have dished out their report cards for every team and given predictions for the remainder of the tournament.
Motorsport
Arvid Lindblad, Britain's youngest F1 driver, credits his Indian and Swedish heritage for shaping his journey to the top. The 18-year-old revealed he was fixated on reaching F1 from age five, demonstrating the dedication required to break into the elite motorsport category.
Snooker
Kyren Wilson made a trick shot on the final black to win his match against Liu Hongyu at the Welsh Open. Meanwhile, former Welsh Open champion Shaun Murphy suffered a shock first-round exit, whitewashed by China's Chang Bingyu in a major upset.
Tennis Administration
Craig Tiley, former Australian Open director, has been appointed chief executive of the United States Tennis Association after 13 years at Tennis Australia. The appointment marks a significant change in leadership for American tennis as the sport continues to grow globally.
Boxing
The driver of the car involved in a fatal crash with British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has appeared in court in Nigeria. The case has been adjourned to March as investigations continue into the tragic incident.
Darts
Northern Ireland's Josh Rock says he didn't expect his first Premier League appearance to be as soon as it has been, ahead of playing his first night in Belfast on Thursday. The rising star is set to make his debut in front of a home crowd, adding extra pressure to an already high-profile tournament.
NFL News
Seahawks GM John Schneider said it will be "business as usual" for the team during the offseason despite an ownership change looming. Meanwhile, Browns GM Andrew Berry noted that Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson are in the mix to be the starter, but the decision doesn't need to be made soon as Cleveland evaluates its quarterback situation.
Combat Sports
Manny Pacquiao has not finalized an April exhibition bout with Ruslan Provodnikov, contrary to Banner Promotions' announcement last week, according to Jas Mathur, CEO of Manny Pacquiao Promotions. The potential matchup has generated significant interest among boxing fans eager to see the legendary Filipino fighter back in action.
Winter Sports
Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel has undergone minor heart surgery after dropping out when leading the Winter Olympic 15km mass start event last week. The procedure comes as a setback for the young athlete who was in medal contention before experiencing medical issues during the race.
Other Sports
Cardiff coach Corniel van Zyl is holding talks with Benetton about taking over as boss of the United Rugby Championship club next season. In Northern Irish football, Larne and Linfield played out a 1-1 draw at Inver Park, while Glentoran produced a second-half surge to beat Cliftonville 4-0, and Ballymena United and Glenavon produced a 2-2 draw.