General Sports 8-Hour Briefing
×Netball & Athletics
Loughborough Lightning delivered a "solid team performance" to defeat Leeds Rhinos in Netball Super League round two. Meanwhile, Fred Kerley faces a two-year ban after an anti-doping whereabouts violation.
Rugby & Boxing
France's Grand Slam ambitions face a test as Scotland's "risk takers" aim to keep their title hopes alive at Murrayfield. In boxing, MVPW launches with Alycia Baumgardner defending her world titles against Bo Mi Re Shin on April 17.
Combat Sports
Tom Aspinall signed with Eddie Hearn after seeing Conor Benn secure a reported £11m one-fight deal. Meanwhile, Francis Ngannou is a free agent after his release from the PFL.
Basketball & NASCAR
Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale was arrested in Miami following her Unrivaled title win. On the track, Tyler Reddick seeks to become the first NASCAR driver to win four straight races to start a season.
Football & Soccer
The Raiders are set to release quarterback Geno Smith, barring a trade. In soccer, England's cricket leadership remains stable as Brendon McCullum and Rob Key look likely to retain ECB support despite a disappointing winter.
Paralympics & International Sports
Iran will not compete at the Winter Paralympics as their sole athlete cannot travel safely to Italy. In boxing, Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani will clash on May 2 at Tokyo Dome for Inoue's undisputed junior featherweight title.
Arrests & Legal Issues
Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested for suspicion of DUI in Scottsdale, Arizona. The arrest follows Arike Ogunbowale's battery charge in Miami.
Women's Sports
MVPW's launch positions Alycia Baumgardner to potentially become the face of women's boxing. The league's debut card features Baumgardner's world title defense against Shin.