General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Golf & Tennis
Andrea Pavan says it feels "like a miracle to be able to walk" after his release from hospital following a fall down an open lift shaft. Aryna Sabalenka announced her engagement to Georgios Frangulis, drawing congratulations from players including Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Amanda Anisimova. The Arnold Palmer Invitational brings the PGA Tour to Bay Hill Club and Lodge, where length off the tee and controlled iron play will be crucial.
Rugby Union
Nick Timoney is handed his first Six Nations start as Ireland head coach Andy Farrell makes five changes for Friday's match against Wales in Dublin. Timoney says he's happy he didn't give up on his Ireland dream regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench. Rob Baxter expressed sadness at the end of merit-based promotion and relegation to and from the Premiership. The Scotland-France clash promises to be "fun from one to 80" as Scotland aims to derail French Grand Slam hopes.
Cricket
England captain Harry Brook says his team doesn't need the perfect performance to win the T20 World Cup, with "unity" driving them to the semi-finals. New Zealand's Cole McConchie took two wickets in two balls to remove South Africa's Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton in their T20 World Cup semi-final. Nat Sciver-Brunt hopes her England team can create their own "Euros moment" at the home T20 World Cup this summer.
College Basketball
Kaiya Wynn is leaving the Tennessee women's basketball program, calling what she felt was a slight on senior day a "breaking point." No. 19 Miami (Ohio) extended its season-opening winning streak to 30 games with a 74-72 win over Toledo. Bruce Branch III, a top-10 senior, has committed to BYU, giving coach Kevin Young his third consecutive recruiting class with a five-star recruit.
Combat Sports
The BMF belt's history is tied to Nate Diaz, who inspired the chance for Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira to add BMF to their UFC legacies. Jade Jones says her journey from taekwondo to boxing has been "humbling" as she prepares for her debut against Egypt Criss on March 7. Steve Thompson spoke to former England teammate Ben Youngs about his early onset dementia, saying "It doesn't look like me" when losing memories of the World Cup win.
Winter Sports
Russia's return to global sporting action at the Winter Paralympics marks a watershed moment that could impact other sports. Welsh Para-alpine skier Menna Fitzpatrick says it feels "really special" to be at her third Winter Paralympic games after a "rollercoaster" year.
Formula 1
Dave Rennie was named the first All Blacks coach of Pasifika heritage as New Zealand targets a fourth World Cup triumph. The new Formula 1 season enters a new era with more drivers and all-new rule changes affecting engines, chassis, tires and fuel. George Russell is described as "elite" and a "leader" who may now have a car to challenge for the title.
Other Sports
Three athletes who were led off course during the US half marathon championship will receive compensation after finishing well outside the top three. Williams wind tunnel systems engineer Christina Sullivan tells BBC Sport about her unlikely route into F1 after watching "Drive to Survive." Para-powerlifter Hope Gordon discusses her Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games aims, wanting to turn bad memories into good ones.