General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
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EGM a 'step backwards' for Welsh rugby as WRU chair Richard Collier-Keywood defends reducing the domestic league from four to three teams. The move aims to ensure a sustainable future for Welsh professional rugby amid financial pressures.
England's Six Nations campaign suffers a blow as Mitchell ruled out in England Six Nations blow. Scrum-half Alex Mitchell is sidelined with a hamstring injury for the remainder of the tournament, forcing a reshuffle in Steve Bloor's backline.
France's Thibaud Flament opens up about his fertility treatment popularity, revealing he missed France's Six Nations opener due to a clash with his wife's fertility treatment. Flament says he's "surprised how many people go through" the process.
Snooker & Darts
Dennis Taylor pays an emotional tribute to snooker legend Taylor pays emotional tribute to Virgo, who died earlier this month aged. The former world champion described John Virgo as "someone who had it all" in the sport.
Two-time champions Williams and Robertson progress at Welsh Open, both securing 4-1 wins to advance to the third round in Llandudno. Meanwhile, Beau Greaves makes history as the first woman to hit a nine-darter on the PDC Pro Tour, achieving the perfect leg against Mensur Suljovic in Leicester.
Cricket
South Africa maintain their unbeaten record at the 2026 T20 World Cup with a dominant South Africa stay unbeaten with win over West Indies. Aiden Markram's blistering 82 not out off 46 balls powered the Proteas to a nine-wicket victory over the West Indies.
Co-hosts Sri Lanka suffer a double blow as they're eliminated from the T20 World Cup. First, Sri Lanka out of T20 World Cup after heavy defeat by New Zealand saw them collapse to a 61-run loss in Colombo. Earlier, Matt Henry struck with the first ball of Sri Lanka's innings, Henry bowls Nissanka for golden duck to set the tone for New Zealand's victory.
Boxing & MMA
Daniel Dubois calls his upcoming fight against Fabio Wardley the Biggest fight in the world for me - Dubois, refusing Wardley's fist bump at a heated London news conference. The world title clash in May has intensified with Dubois dismissing the champion's gesture.
Britain's Lone'er Kavanagh faces a Fighting Moreno a 'legendary moment' as he prepares to take on former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno in Mexico City. The rising British prospect calls the bout a "legendary moment" in his career.
NFL & College Football
The NFL draft combine approaches with experts weighing in on potential risers. NFL draft experts preview the combine workouts highlight prospects who could shine in Indianapolis, from speedsters to those likely to climb draft boards.
College football fans should mark their calendars as The game that will define the 2026 season identifies the crucial showdowns for every power-conference team. These matchups could determine conference races and playoff berths.
Soccer
Paris Saint-Germain's title defense looks PSG's title defense on shaky ground after a labored win over Monaco. Luis Enrique's side appeared far from their dominant best, raising questions about their ability to retain the Ligue 1 crown.
In the NBA, the San Antonio Spurs Spurs extend winning run to close gap on Thunder as Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Spurs' momentum is building as the playoff race intensifies.
Winter Sports & Other
Former Miami football player Rashaun Jones faces trial as Prosecution rests in murder trial of ex-Cane Jones. Prosecutors have rested their case in the second-degree murder trial concerning the 2006 death of teammate Bryan Pata.
The NASCAR All-Star Race undergoes format changes, with Promoter's Caution out of NASCAR All-Star Race. The promoter's caution has been scrapped in favor of a three-segment, 350-lap competition at Dover Motor Speedway.
Women's Sports
American gold medalist Hilary Knight responded to President Trump's comments about the women's team, calling them Knight: Women's team joke 'distasteful'. The hockey star chose to focus on celebrating the team's accomplishments despite the controversy.
International Sports
New Zealand's Portia Woodman-Wickliffe announces her NZ great Woodman-Wickliffe retires for second time, stepping away from international rugby once again. The leading try-scorer's retirement marks the end of an era for the Black Ferns.
The Jacksonville Jaguars will play two games in the UK in 2026 while the NFL Munich is St Brown 'dream' as the Detroit Lions visit Germany. The Washington Commanders will also play in London, expanding the NFL's international presence.