General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×College Football
College football coaching legend Lou Holtz has died at age. The quick-witted coach led Notre Dame to a national championship in 1988 and built a reputation as a master at rebuilding struggling programs throughout his career.
Basketball
Miami (Ohio) extended its season-opening winning streak to 30 games with a 74-72 victory over Toledo, closing within one win of a perfect regular season. Meanwhile, Kaiya Wynn left the Tennessee women's basketball program, calling a perceived slight on senior day her "breaking point."
Wheelchair Curling
Great Britain's wheelchair curlers lost their Winter Paralympics opener 10-7 to Estonia. Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean represented Team GB in the match at Cortina.
College Sports Policy
The NCAA announced teams must submit player availability information for both men's and women's tournaments. Reports are due the night before games with updates required two hours before tipoff.
International Sports Politics
Russia's return to global sporting competition at the Winter Paralympics marks a watershed moment for international sports. The controversial decision has sparked debate about the future of Russian athletes in global competition.
Golf
The PGA Tour heads to Bay Hill Club and Lodge for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where length off the tee and controlled iron play will be crucial for success on the challenging Florida course.
Tennis
Aryna Sabalenka announced her engagement to Georgios Frangulis, drawing congratulations from fellow players including Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Amanda Anisimova.
Motorsports
Christina Sullivan, a Williams wind tunnel systems engineer, credits the Netflix series "Drive to Survive" for sparking her journey into Formula 1 engineering. The sport faces its biggest rule change in history with new regulations affecting engines, chassis, tires, and fuel.
Mixed Martial Arts
The BMF (Bad Mother F*) belt's history traces back to Nate Diaz, who inspired the creation of the title that Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira will compete for in their upcoming UFC bout.
Cricket
New Zealand's Glenn Phillips dropped a simple catch near the boundary after South Africa's David Miller found him during their T20 World Cup semi-final match. Earlier, Cole McConchie took two wickets in two balls to remove South Africa's Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton.
College Basketball
ASU coach Bobby Hurley tried to keep focus on his players after an upset win over No. 14 Kansas, which could be his final home game with the Sun Devils. In women's basketball, WNBPA executive committee members Kelsey Plum and Breanna Stewart expressed serious concerns about the union's handling of CBA negotiations in a letter to executive director Terri Jackson.
Rugby
Ireland makes five changes for their Six Nations match against Wales, with Nick Timoney earning his first start. Captain Harry Brook says England's unity has driven them to the T20 World Cup semi-finals, emphasizing they don't need a perfect performance to win. Scotland's potential upset of France would be the tournament's biggest surprise, while Dave Rennie's appointment as New Zealand's first Pasifika heritage All Blacks coach marks a historic moment for the sport.
Winter Paralympics
Welsh Para-alpine skier Menna Fitzpatrick describes feeling "really special" to compete in her third Winter Paralympic Games after a challenging year. Meanwhile, three athletes who were led off course during the US half marathon championship will receive compensation after finishing well outside the top three.
Boxing
Taekwondo champion Jade Jones prepares for her boxing debut against Egypt Criss on March 7, describing her journey from taekwondo's pinnacle to boxing's bottom as "humbling."
American Football
Connecticut's women's basketball team has regained perspective after the pressure of expectations derailed their three-peat bid, positioning them back in contention for another title.
Soccer
Former England player Steve Thompson spoke with teammate Ben Youngs about his early onset dementia, sharing that he no longer recognizes himself in memories of England's World Cup victory.
Other Sports
Exeter boss Rob Baxter expressed sadness over the end of merit-based promotion and relegation in English rugby's Premiership. Para-powerlifter Hope Gordon aims to turn past Glasgow memories into positive ones at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.