General Sports 8-Hour Briefing
×UFC & MMA
Nate Diaz inspired the BMF belt that Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira will fight for. The belt represents the ultimate "baddest motherf*er" in UFC.
Cricket World Cup
New Zealand's Glenn Phillips dropped a routine catch during their T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa. Cole McConchie then took two wickets in two balls to remove Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton.
College Basketball
Arizona State's Bobby Hurley celebrated an upset win over No. 14 Kansas in what could be his final home game with the Sun Devils. The victory came as UConn prepares for another title run after learning from last season's three-peat failure.
Rugby Union
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell made five changes to his Six Nations lineup for Friday's match against Wales. Dave Rennie was named New Zealand's first Pasifika heritage All Blacks coach.
College Football
Teams are finalizing their 2026 newcomer classes as spring practices begin. The ACC features new coaches, quarterbacks and transfers heading into camps.
College Sports Policy
Mississippi lawmakers are considering a tax loophole for NIL-earning college athletes. The proposal would eliminate taxes on name, image and likeness earnings.
Winter Paralympics
Welsh skier Menna Fitzpatrick heads to her third Winter Paralympic games after a challenging year. She described the experience as feeling "really special."
Running & Track
Three US half marathon runners will receive compensation after being led off course while leading the championship. They ultimately finished well outside the top three positions.
Formula 1
The new F1 season brings major rule changes including new engines, chassis, tires and fuel regulations. Teams and drivers are preparing for the biggest transformation in F1 history. Scotland's match against France promises excitement as the Scots aim to derail French Grand Slam hopes.
Cricket Leadership
England captain Harry Brook emphasized "unity" over perfection as his team reached the T20 World Cup semi-finals. He believes team cohesion matters more than flawless performances.
Para-Powerlifting
Hope Gordon aims to turn "bad Glasgow memories into good ones" at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The multi-sport athlete is focused on success in para-powerlifting.
Formula 1 Drivers
All 22 F1 drivers face new challenges with the 2026 grid featuring significant changes. The expanded field and rule modifications create fresh storylines for the upcoming season.