General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Rugby & Football
England's Elliot Daly believes the team is close to rediscovering their winning form after a 12-match winning streak. Ireland's Nick Timoney is set for his first Six Nations start as coach Andy Farrell makes five changes for the Wales match. Timoney remains ready for whatever role he's given in the crucial fixture.
College Basketball & Sports
Kaiya Wynn has left the Tennessee women's basketball program after what she called a "breaking point" on senior day. Miami (Ohio) extended their winning streak to 30 games with a 74-72 victory over Toledo. Arizona State's Bobby Hurley focused on his players after upsetting No. 14 Kansas in what could be his final home game.
Golf & Tennis
Rory Mc Ilroy called it "a shame" that Jon Rahm remains the only LIV Golf player unwilling to accept the DP World Tour deal. Aryna Sabalenka announced her engagement to Georgios Frangulis, drawing congratulations from fellow players including Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. The Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill demands length off the tee and controlled iron play.
Combat Sports
Nate Diaz inspired the BMF belt that Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira will compete for. Jade Jones described her transition from taekwondo to boxing as "humbling" ahead of her debut against Egypt Criss.
Winter Paralympics
Great Britain's wheelchair curlers lost their opener 10-7 to Estonia. Welsh skier Menna Fitzpatrick called her third Winter Paralympics appearance "really special" after a "rollercoaster" year. Russia's return to competition has been described as a watershed moment by sports editor Dan Roan.
Cricket
New Zealand's Glenn Phillips dropped a routine catch during the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa. Cole McConchie took two wickets in two balls to remove Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton. England captain Harry Brook emphasized unity over perfection as his team reached the T20 World Cup semi-finals.
Auto Racing
Williams wind tunnel engineer Christina Sullivan shared her journey from watching "Drive to Survive" to working in F1. The new F1 season brings the biggest rule changes in history with new engines, chassis, tires and fuel regulations. George Russell may finally have a car capable of challenging for the title.
College Football
Lou Holtz, the legendary coach who led Notre Dame to a 1988 national championship, has died at. Exeter boss Rob Baxter expressed sadness over the end of merit-based promotion and relegation. Mississippi lawmakers are considering a tax loophole for NIL-earning college athletes.
Basketball Administration
The WNBPA executive committee remains "united" amid CBA negotiations, stating the league's latest proposal "is not worth taking." Kelsey Plum and Breanna Stewart wrote to the players' union expressing "serious concerns" about CBA negotiations.
Other Sports
New Zealand's Dave Rennie becomes the first Pasifika heritage coach of the All Blacks. Para-powerlifter Hope Gordon aims to turn "bad Glasgow memories into good ones" for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Three athletes will receive compensation after being led off course during the US half marathon championship.
Tournament Rules
NCAA tournaments will require teams to submit player availability reports the night before games and provide updates two hours before tipoff.