General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×College Basketball
Kaiya Wynn announced her departure from Tennessee's women's basketball program, calling senior day "a breaking point." Meanwhile, No. 19 Miami (Ohio) extended their season-opening winning streak to 30 games with a 74-72 win over Toledo, closing in on a perfect regular season.
College Football
BYU secured another five-star recruit as Bruce Branch III committed to coach Kevin Young's program, marking their third consecutive recruiting class with a top-10 prospect. The USGA announced that the U.S. Amateur winner will now receive the Tiger Woods Medal, while the U.S. Junior Amateur champion will get the Tiger Woods Trophy.
NBA/WNBA
WNBPA executive committee members Kelsey Plum and Breanna Stewart wrote a three-page letter to players' union executive director Terri Jackson expressing "serious concerns" about how the PA is handling collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
Winter Sports
Para-alpine skier Menna Fitzpatrick said it feels "really special" to be at her third Winter Paralympic Games after a "rollercoaster" year. Three athletes who were led off course during the US half marathon championship will receive compensation after ultimately finishing well outside the top three.
Rugby
Dave Rennie was appointed New Zealand's new head coach, becoming the first person of Pasifika heritage to lead the All Blacks as they target a fourth World Cup triumph. Wales recalled Ellis Mee for their Six Nations game against Ireland, with a potential new cap on the bench.
Cricket
Former fast bowler John Blain will be reinstated to the Cricket Scotland Hall of Fame following his suspension in July 2022. The England Lions squad returned to the UK after the cancellation of their limited-overs series against Pakistan Shaheens in the United Arab Emirates.
Formula 1
George Russell may now have a car with which he can challenge for the title after being satisfied with proving himself against his teammate. Aston Martin heads to Australia in disarray despite Fernando Alonso describing the team as the "team of the future." The Australian Grand Prix might see guaranteed chaos from the start due to new regulations.
Other Sports
England will feature a new-look team with Sebastian Atkinson and Fin Smith's teenage days in the Worcester academy potentially key for their match against Italy. Back row Hanro Liebenberg will leave Leicester Tigers at season's end to rejoin South African side the Bulls. Jade Jones described her journey from taekwondo to boxing as "humbling" ahead of her debut against Egypt Criss on March 7.
College Sports Administration
Iowa State is ending its women's gymnastics program, with the athletic director calling it "the right decision for our athletics program and our student athletes" due to a pattern of issues within the program. Mississippi lawmakers are considering a tax loophole for NIL-earning college athletes in the state.