General Sports 8-Hour Briefing
×Boxing & Combat Sports
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather have agreed to a professional rematch at Sphere in Las Vegas this September. The two boxing legends will face off again nearly a decade after their record-breaking 2015 bout.
Cricket Updates
Italian cricket is facing a crisis following an allegation of sexual assault by a senior figure within the national governing body. The controversy has erupted just days after Italy's World Cup debut.
West Indies maintained their perfect record at the 2026 T20 World Cup with a dominant 107-run victory over Zimbabwe. Shimron Hetmyer starred with an 85-run innings after being dropped twice by Zimbabwe's Tashinga Musekiwa.
Tennis News
Jack Draper marked his return to the ATP Tour with a straight-set victory over Quentin Halys at the Dubai Tennis Championships. The British number one is back in action following an injury layoff.
Geno Auriemma broke a tie with Tara Van Derveer for most appearances by a coach in The Associated Press women's basketball Top. UConn remained a unanimous No. 1 under his leadership.
College Basketball
Duke has returned to the top spot in the AP men's college basketball poll following their victory against Michigan. The Blue Devils are back in familiar territory at No. 1.
Charles Bediako is asking the Alabama Supreme Court to grant him "interim injunctive relief" so he can complete the college basketball season with the Crimson Tide.
Winter Sports
Lindsey Vonn revealed she nearly lost her leg following a heavy crash at the Winter Olympics. The American skier thanked the doctor who saved her from amputation after her frightening downhill accident in Milan Cortina.
Team GB returned home from the Winter Olympics after their most successful Games ever. The British team won five medals, including three golds, to finish 15th in the medal table.
Media & 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 bring his expertise to tennis broadcasting.
Pool & Snooker
Defending Welsh Open champion Mark Selby suffered a shock first-round exit, losing 4-3 to China's Jiang Jun. The world number one was knocked out in the opening round of the tournament.
Women's Basketball
The WNBA players union says that the league generated enough revenue to trigger revenue sharing. This development could have significant implications for player compensation in the women's basketball league.
International Cricket
With Pakistan's spinners promising to provide a "tough time," England faces another trial by spin that could determine their World Cup semi-final fate. England's batting weakness against spin remains a concern.
Miscellaneous Sports
England's downturn in form has been steep and sudden, turning their Six Nations campaign from Grand Slam dreams to a salvage job. The team is searching for answers after their recent struggles.
The new AP Top 25 poll shows OU, Iowa and TCU on the rise as teams jockey for position in the rankings. The shakeup follows an eventful weekend of college sports action.