General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×MLB & Baseball
Harrison Bader left his mark on Wednesday's game when his 408-foot blast dented a nearby food truck. Meanwhile, Max Scherzer is returning to the Blue Jays, fulfilling his daughter's wish for him to stay in Toronto. The NCAA is also proposing stiff penalties for football programs that violate transfer portal rules.
Hockey & Winter Sports
The U.S. women's hockey team will celebrate their gold medal with Flavor Flav in Las Vegas this July. The celebration comes after their victory at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Cricket
Abhishek Sharma bounced back from three consecutive ducks to score a 26-ball half-century against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8s. England is considering leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed for their upcoming match against New Zealand, anticipating spinning conditions in Colombo.
Combat Sports
Veteran promoter Frank Warren is considering legal action against Saudi-owned Sela and TKO over the launch of Zuffa Boxing. Meanwhile, UFC is preparing a record-breaking $60 million event at the White House, according to TKO Group Holdings chief Mark Shapiro.
Rugby
A radical new structure for English rugby is set to be rubber-stamped by the RFU, with the Premiership separating from the pyramid and scrapping promotion/relegation. Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, New Zealand's leading try-scorer, announced her retirement from international rugby for a second time.
Basketball
The San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak while Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a loss to the Detroit Pistons. In college basketball, UConn delivered Rick Pitino's worst loss at St. John's, a 72-40 blowout where the Red Storm missed their final 24 field goal attempts.
Wrestling & Entertainment
WWE's Elimination Chamber event in Chicago could determine who advances to Wrestle Mania. The card features several high-stakes matches with championship implications.
Football (American)
College football fans should already be circling key matchups, as certain games will define the 2026 season for power-conference teams. Meanwhile, Cincinnati is suing former quarterback Brendan Sorsby for allegedly breaching his NIL contract by refusing to pay a $1 million exit fee after transferring to Texas Tech.
Olympic Sports
Katie Boulter reached the quarter-finals of the Merida Open in Mexico after her opponent retired with injury, securing her seventh consecutive WTA win. In track and field, Jeff Galloway, a 1972 U.S. Olympic team member who popularized the run-walk-run strategy, has died.
Soccer
PSG's title defense looked shaky as Luis Enrique's defending champions barely edged past Monaco, appearing a shadow of their former selves.
Other Sports
Thibaud Flament expressed surprise at how many athletes go through fertility treatments, sharing his own experience of missing France's Six Nations opener due to a clash with his wife's treatment. In snooker, Dennis Taylor paid an emotional tribute to John Virgo, who died earlier this month at age.
Tragic News
A deadly shooting during a youth hockey game in Rhode Island last week claimed a third victim, authorities confirmed Wednesday. The incident at a local rink has shocked the sports community.
Upcoming Events
The NFL combine workouts are generating buzz, with analysts answering questions about which prospects should have great combine performances. Additionally, Britain's Lone'er Kavanagh faces former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno in Mexico City, calling it a legendary moment in his career.