General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Six Nations Showdown
England's away-day blues could finally cost them against Italy in Rome on Saturday, where they've never lost. Meanwhile, Wales captain Dewi Lake insists a win is just around the corner after their 27-17 defeat to Ireland, where prop Rhys Carre scored a sensational solo try. Ireland kept their slim Six Nations hopes alive with a bonus-point victory over Wales in Dublin, while England's Under-20 title hopes ended despite a 37-17 win over Italy.
College Basketball
Miami (Ohio) capped a perfect 31-0 season with a thrilling 110-108 overtime win over Ohio. No. 5 Vanderbilt's NCAA tournament hopes suffered a blow as they fell 89-78 to Ole Miss, with head coach Shea Ralph getting ejected for arguing with officials.
NFL & NBA
President Trump announced plans for an "all-encompassing" college sports executive order within a week. The Raiders are set to release quarterback Geno Smith before the new league year, while Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Scottsdale. In boxing, Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani have set their mega-bout for May 2 at the Tokyo Dome.
Winter Sports
The Winter Paralympics began in Milan-Cortina, with 12 golds to be decided on Saturday. Iran will not compete after their sole athlete couldn't travel safely to Italy. Great Britain's wheelchair curlers held their nerve to beat USA in mixed doubles. Oksana Masters and 16-year-old Meg Gustafson are among seven U.S. Paralympians to watch.
Tennis & Combat Sports
Hungary's Panna Udvardy revealed she received disturbing messages including a gun photo, warning her family would be harmed unless she lost a match. Jack Draper sports a buzz cut for his Indian Wells title defense, saying he's overcome his arm injury fears. In combat sports, Francis Ngannou is a free agent after PFL released him, while Alycia Baumgardner will defend her world titles in a newly launched women's boxing league.
Cricket & Rugby League
Australia edged India on day one of Alyssa Healy's final Test in Perth. In rugby league, Warrington Wolves maintained their 100% start by holding off York Knights in a high-scoring encounter.
Emerging Stars
Cameron Boozer, dubbed "Baby Jokic," continues his unstoppable pursuit of greatness at Duke. Bella Mir, daughter of UFC heavyweight champ Frank, is being mentored by Dana White as she aims for an NCAA wrestling title. Meanwhile, Ross Whyte and Fay Henderson will make their World Curling Championship debuts after consecutive Scottish titles.
Other Sports
In netball, Loughborough Lightning secured a solid team performance win over Leeds Rhinos. Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley received a two-year ban for an anti-doping whereabouts violation. Arike Ogunbowale was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery in Miami following her Unrivaled title win.