General Sports 8-Hour Briefing
×Tennis & Broadcasting
Andy Roddick is joining ESPN for its coverage of Wimbledon and the US Open under a multiyear deal announced Monday. The former world No. 1 will provide expert analysis and commentary during the Grand Slam tournaments.
Cricket Highlights
West Indies' Shimron Hetmyer hit an 85 after Zimbabwe's Tashinga Musekiwa dropped him twice in a stunning display of batting resilience. Meanwhile, England's batting weakness against spin could prove costly as Pakistan's spinners promise to provide a "tough time" in their World Cup semi-final push.
Winter Olympics Return
Team GB's Winter Olympians landed back in the UK after their most successful Games ever, winning five medals including three golds to finish 15th in the medal table. However, American skier Lindsey Vonn revealed she nearly lost her left leg following a frightening crash in the women's downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Rugby Union Updates
Ireland wing James Lowe is a doubt for the Six Nations game against Wales after sustaining a groin injury in his side's 42-21 victory over England. In other rugby news, Ronnie O'Sullivan, is set to make his debut in the World Seniors Snooker Championship at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre in May.
Basketball & NIL
Kansas faces uncertainty with projected No. 1 NBA draft pick Darryn Peterson's availability casting doubt on the team's March potential after sitting out sufficient time. Meanwhile, coaches call for NIL rules to protect athletes from "street agents" as cash in name, image and likeness deals continues to grow.
Football & International Sports
England and South Africa have postponed a T20 international series against each other originally planned for next winter. Additionally, England's summer itinerary will take them to three countries covering 25,000 miles for fixtures against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina.
Track & Field
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson says she feels "closer than ever" to breaking the women's 800m outdoor record - the longest-standing world record in athletics. Her breakthrough could come at the next major championship.
Golf
Rory Mc Ilroy shot a four-under-par 67 but finished one shot behind Jacob Bridgeman at the Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles, where Bridgeman claimed victory by a single stroke.
Other Sports News
The WNBA players union says the league generated enough revenue to trigger revenue sharing. Meanwhile, Mexican Open organisers confirmed the tournament will go ahead despite violence following the death of the country's most wanted drug baron.