General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Rugby Union
Ireland captain Caelan Doris says his side are "nowwhere near" reaching their full potential as they prepare to face Wales following a record away victory over England. Jack Crowley says he is simplifying things and staying present after winning back the Ireland 10 shirt before Friday's Six Nations game against Wales. Wales captain Dewi Lake says his side believe they can defy the odds and beat Ireland on Friday night in Dublin.
James Botham will put a costly mishap against Scotland behind him when starting for Wales against Ireland in the Six Nations on Friday. Scotland are only interested in keeping their Six Nations hopes alive, with head coach Gregor Townsend insisting he has given little consideration to the prospect of France securing the title. Former India players Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin are among the latest investors to acquire a franchise in the European T20 Premier League.
College Sports
The NCAA is appealing the preliminary injunction that a state court in Mississippi granted to Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to allow him a sixth college season in 2026. Caleb Wilson is increasing practice work for No. 17 North Carolina ahead of the rivalry game at No. 1 Duke but has yet to be cleared for 5-on-5 action due to his hand fracture. Five-star recruit Jaxon Richardson, son of former NBA star Jason Richardson, and brother of Orlando guard Jase, has committed to Alabama.
Multiple dismissals have occurred at Cal State Bakersfield as an investigation probes who knew what and when. Spring football is about to begin with pre-spring QB rankings released for all 68 Power 4 teams. With spring games right around the corner, here's what you should know for every Big 12 team.
UFC
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall signs for boxing promoter Eddie Hearn's new agency. The BMF belt is up for grabs at UFC 326 where Max Holloway is a tough matchup for Charles Oliveira. UFC 326 features a fight between Raul Rosas Jr. and Rob Font in an ultimate battle of youth vs. experience.
Cricket
Wakefield Trinity battle to a hard-fought Super League win over injury-hit Hull FC. Finn Russell approaches a century of caps with compelling case as Scotland's greatest. India are through to the T20 World Cup final after England fall short, missing out by seven runs.
Jacob Bethell brings up a thrilling century but it's not enough as India pip England by just seven runs to seal a spot in the T20 World Cup final. Sanju Samson brings up a magnificent half-century in 26 balls against England before being caught by Salt on 89 from 42 balls. After 54 matches, team of the tournament selections are being made for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup.
Other Sports
Keely Hodgkinson will lead Great Britain's gold medal hopes at the World Indoor Championships when a 29-member squad travels to Poland later this month. No UK government ministers or officials will attend the Winter Paralympics ceremonies after Russian and Belarusian athletes were invited to compete under their national flags.
Olympic champion Rhys McClenaghan speaks to BBC Sport NI's Nigel Ringland about returning to the pommel horse after 18 months out injured. England Under-20 star Lucas Friday discusses his ACL recovery and learning off Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care.
The new rules, Lando Norris' title defence, and the George Russell-Max Verstappen dynamic set up an intriguing F1 season. As CBA negotiations linger, WNBA GMs are preparing for a compressed schedule to conduct drafts and free agency. Team USA enters the World Baseball Classic as the defending champion with several storylines to watch. Matt Miller updated his 2026 NFL draft rankings after the combine, listing his top 50 players.