General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×College Sports Updates
Iowa State is ending its women's gymnastics program after the AD called it "the right decision for our athletics program." Meanwhile, top-10 recruit Bruce Branch III has committed to BYU, giving coach Kevin Young his third consecutive recruiting class with a five-star player. In men's hockey, NCAA conference tournaments are heating up as teams battle for Frozen Four berths.
Rugby and International Sports
England's new fly-half combination could draw from Seb Atkinson and Fin Smith's Worcester academy days ahead of their Italy clash. Ellis Mee is in line for a Wales recall against Ireland in the Six Nations. The ECB confirmed England Lions have returned from the UAE after their series was cancelled due to regional tensions. Leicester Tigers will lose back row Hanro Liebenberg to the Bulls at season's end.
Cricket Developments
John Blain is being reinstated to Cricket Scotland's Hall of Fame after his 2022 suspension. With South Africa reaching the T20 World Cup semifinals undefeated, questions arise about whether it's time to trust them as favorites. Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes England's spinners give them an edge over India in their upcoming semifinal.
Golf and Motorsports
The USGA announced the U.S. Amateur winner will receive the Tiger Woods Medal while the Junior Amateur champ gets the Tiger Woods Trophy. LIV's Jon Rahm accused the DP World Tour of attempting to "extort" golfers regarding their minimum event requirements. As Formula 1 heads to Australia, questions swirl about whether Aston Martin's super team has become a disaster, while experts debate if Hamilton and Ferrari can deliver championship success.
Basketball and Championships
Cameron Boozer led top-ranked Duke to the ACC regular-season title with a dominant win over NC State. Arizona clinched the Big 12 regular-season crown with a victory over Iowa State. In the Unrivaled league, Phantom BC and Mist advanced to the championship game after thrilling semifinal wins.
Olympic and Alternative Sports
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Hunter Armstrong plans to swim in the PED-friendly Enhanced Games while pursuing his 2028 Olympic dreams. Lando Norris, Luke Littler and the England women's football team are among the nominees for this year's Laureus World Sports Awards.
Football and League Updates
RFL granted membership to a new Halifax Panthers club following the liquidation of the former team. Players fled an ATP Challenger event in the UAE when a drone attack caused a nearby fire. Wales captain Angharad James says her team has a first Women's World Cup "in their sights" as qualifying begins. Scotland must get key areas right when facing unbeaten France in their Six Nations clash.
With spring football approaching, the Big Ten preview highlights key storylines and players to watch. As the 2026 World Cup approaches, fans are testing their knowledge of which nations have already qualified. Meanwhile, Khalil Mack will play in 2026 and explore all free agency options after previously considering retirement.