General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×College Basketball
Michigan lost guard L.J. Cason for the remainder of the season after he suffered a torn right ACL. The injury sidelines one of the Wolverines' key backup guards who had emerged as a significant contributor this season. Cornell pulled off a dramatic upset against Ivy League leader Yale, with Jake Fiegen hitting a go-ahead three-pointer with one second remaining to secure a 72-69 victory. No. 3 Michigan dominated No. 10 Illinois 84-70 on Friday night, clinching the Big Ten regular-season title outright. Miami of Ohio extended its perfect start to 29-0 with a thrilling 69-67 victory over Western Michigan, as Trey Perry scored the winning basket with one second left.
Rugby Union
Ospreys secured a dramatic victory over Ulster in the United Rugby Championship, scoring two late tries to claim the win in Bridgend. Munster earned a much-needed victory against Zebre in Round, though they were pushed hard before pulling clear in the second half. Connacht produced a stunning upset against United Rugby Championship leaders Glasgow Warriors, with Sean Jansen's last-gasp try securing a dramatic victory at Dexcom Stadium. Bath reached the Prem Cup semi-finals after a thrilling bonus-point win over local rivals Gloucester.
Tennis
Daniil Medvedev claimed the Dubai Tennis Championships title after opponent Tallon Griekspoor withdrew due to injury. Medvedev expressed disappointment about the circumstances, stating it was "not how I wanted to win" the tournament.
Cycling
Mathieu van der Poel triumphed in the men's race at Omloop het Nieuwsblad, while Dutch compatriot Demi Vollering won the women's event at the prestigious one-day classic.
Snooker
Jack Lisowski defeated four-time world champion John Higgins 6-5 in a thrilling Welsh Open quarter-final, setting up a final meeting with Barry Hawkins in Llandudno.
Mixed Martial Arts
The UFC announced a vacant light heavyweight title bout between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg at UFC, following former champion Alex Pereira's decision to vacate the belt.
Wrestling
Andreas Hale provided comprehensive coverage and analysis of all the action from WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 in Chicago, with live updates throughout the event. Logan Paul earned a spot in the Elimination Chamber match during Friday's "Smack Down," where new tag team champions were also crowned.
Cricket
Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by five runs in the T20 World Cup Super 8s, with Sahibzada Farhan scoring a superb century. However, the victory wasn't enough to secure a semi-final spot as they missed out on qualification due to net run-rate. Dashun Shanaka nearly produced a miraculous finish for Sri Lanka, hitting three consecutive sixes, but failed to score on the final two balls as Pakistan held on for the win.
Super League
St Helens delivered a dominant performance against Catalans Dragons in Perpignan, with Daryl Clark marking his 350th Super League appearance by scoring two tries in the comprehensive victory. Warrington Wolves extended their winning start to the season, defeating Wakefield Trinity 20-16 at Halliwell Jones Stadium despite a strong fightback from their opponents.
Football
The England Lions squad in the UAE are "following official advice" after Iran launched attacks throughout the Middle East, with the ECB maintaining contact with the government regarding the situation. Hayley Ladd of Wales begins World Cup qualifying believing her recent move to Crystal Palace came at "the right time" for her international career. Ireland's Tadhg Beirne insists the team must remain focused despite their record away win over England, as attention shifts to Friday's Six Nations game with Wales.
Other Sports
The GAA's Annual Congress at Croke Park was disrupted by a protest calling for the association to cut ties with sponsor Allianz. Reading West Indians RUFC, created in the 1970s, continues to inspire generations of black players in rugby union. UFC fighters, including Britain's Tom Aspinall, shared their thoughts on the proposed UFC event at the White House on US President Donald Trump's birthday. Lewis Crocker's manager Jamie Conlan said the IBF welterweight champion's hand injury is "nothing too serious" and expects his first title defence against Liam Paro to proceed as planned.