General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×NBA & NFL
Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested early Friday morning for suspicion of driving under the influence in Scottsdale, Arizona, according to a report from TMZ. The Raiders are releasing quarterback Geno Smith, barring a trade before the start of the new league year, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Boxing & MMA
A highly anticipated boxing clash between undefeated Japanese stars Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani is set for May 2 at the Tokyo Dome for Inoue's undisputed junior featherweight title. Combat sports star Francis Ngannou is a free agent after his release by the PFL.
Cricket & Rugby
Steve Borthwick has abandoned his philosophy of continuity and cohesion in the hope that selection shock therapy will cure his England side's malaise as they prepare for Italy. Australia captain Alyssa Healy makes just 13 in the first innings of her final match before retirement but the hosts edge India on day one of the day-night Test in Perth. In completing the set of centuries across all formats despite T20 World Cup semi-final defeat by India, Jacob Bethell shows why he is integral to England's future, writes Matthew Henry.
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. Star freshman 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, he told ESPN on Thursday.
Winter Paralympics
From 36-year-old legend Oksana Masters to 16-year-old Meg Gustafson, here's who to know as the Paralympics begin. Iran will not take part in the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics, the IPC confirms, as the nation's solitary athlete scheduled to compete "cannot travel safely to Italy." A narrow win over the United States keeps Great Britain fully in the hunt for a semi-final spot in the wheelchair curling mixed doubles at the Winter Paralympics. Your guide to what's happening and when and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina.
UFC & Combat Sports
Dana White has "no issues" with Tom Aspinall signing a business deal with Eddie Hearn and denied ever questioning his champion's eye injury. UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall signs for boxing promoter Eddie Hearn's new agency. With Dana White as her mentor, the daughter of heavyweight champ Frank grapples for an NCAA title this weekend. "Right now, I could be UFC champion": Bella Mir is the future face of fighting.
Soccer & Tennis
Lionel Messi, owner Jorge Mas, and members of the Inter Miami team visited the White House to celebrate last year's Major League Soccer Cup victory. Jack Draper says he no longer has "any fear" around the arm injury that plagued him for eight months as he prepares to begin his Indian Wells title defence. Players have criticised the decision for a tennis tournament to be held in the UAE in the midst of Iranian attacks - including one still stranded there.
NFL Free Agency
Looking for a prop bet on your favorite team? Our experts break down the standouts for all 30 MLB teams. Dan Graziano made calls around the NFL to get a sense of how contracts might look for 20 free agents and then made predictions on exact terms. Malik Willis, Tyler Linderbaum, Mike Evans and Jaelan Phillips are worth keeping an eye on when free agency opens March 11.
Six Nations Rugby
Wales aim to have the last laugh against Ireland in the Six Nations at the Aviva Stadium on Friday after being the subject of ridicule. Tom English assesses Finn Russell's credentials as one of Scotland's greatest as the fly-half approaches a century of caps. 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. The penultimate round of the Six Nations takes place this weekend with France able to secure back-to-back titles against Scotland on Saturday.
Other Sports
Ross Whyte and Fay Henderson will make their World Curling Championship debuts this month having each completed three successive Scottish titles. 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. James Botham will put a costly mishap against Scotland behind him when starting for Wales against Ireland in the Six Nations on Friday.