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Rugby League

Warrington Wolves extended their winning start in Super League, overcoming a strong comeback from Wakefield Trinity at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. Castleford also secured their first Super League win of the season, beating Huddersfield Giants in a dominant display. York Knights claimed another shock win, with a drop-goal sinking Hull FC in a thrilling match.

Cricket

In the T20 World Cup, Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by five runs, but missed out on a semi-final spot on net run-rate. Sahibzada Farhan hit his second century of the tournament for Pakistan. However, Sri Lanka's hopes were briefly raised by Dashun Shanaka, who hit three sixes in a row before falling short.

Tennis

Daniil Medvedev won the Dubai Tennis Championships, although his victory came after Tallon Griekspoor withdrew due to injury.

Snooker

Barry Hawkins defeated Wu Yize to reach the final of the Welsh Open. John Higgins is also on course, after defeating Zhou Yuelong in the quarter-finals.

Football

Hayley Ladd believes her move to Crystal Palace came at the right time as she prepares for World Cup qualifying with Wales.

UFC

The UFC announced a vacant light heavyweight title bout between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg, after Alex Pereira vacated his belt. UFC fighters, including Tom Aspinall, have shared their thoughts on a potential event at the White House.

Basketball

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made a winning return from injury, scoring 36 points in the Oklahoma City Thunder's overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets. No. 3 Michigan defeated No. 10 Illinois to win the title. Trey Perry's late layup helped Miami (Ohio) extend its winning streak to 29 games.

General Sports

The England Lions squad are "following official advice" in the UAE after attacks in Middle East. The GAA's Annual Congress at Croke Park was disrupted by a protest. Lewis Crocker's hand injury is "nothing too serious," according to his manager Jamie Conlan. Formula 1's popularity continues to grow as the new series of Drive To Survive is released.

Other Sports

Mathieu van der Poel won the men's race at the Omloop het Nieuwsblad, while Demi Vollering triumphed in the women's event. Nottingham Forest beat London Mavericks in a thrilling Netball Super League season opener.

Rugby Union

Connacht secured a dramatic victory over Glasgow Warriors with a last-gasp try. Edinburgh battled past Scarlets in a bonus-point win. Cardiff beat Leinster for the first time in four years. Tadhg Beirne insists Ireland must remain focused on the Six Nations.

College Basketball

Cornell upset Yale with a last-second three.

WWE

New tag team champions were crowned and a new entrant was added to Elimination Chamber on "Smack Down."

Unrivaled Playoffs

The Phantom, Laces, Mist, Breeze, Rose and Vinyl have advanced to the playoffs.

Breakout Stars

From injury comebacks to expanded roles, these players are outperforming expectations.

Relationship News

Cameron Brink revealed how she met her fiancé.