General Sports 8-Hour Briefing
×UFC/MMA
Dana White confirmed that Jon Jones was never in consideration for the White House card, with the UFC president saying Jones was "never ever" in his mind for the fight. Meanwhile, Charles Oliveira dominated Max Holloway from start to finish to win the BMF title by unanimous decision at UFC 326 in Las Vegas, leading to questions about the future of the BMF title.
Football
Andy Farrell says there is a great sense of solidarity in the Ireland squad as they prepare for a Triple Crown decider against Scotland. Meanwhile, England's Matt Dawson has criticized their team's "kick-heavy strategy" that led to their historic first loss to Italy. If Wales qualify for the 2026 World Cup, they are likely to be based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Motor Sports
Arvid Lindblad says he "showed people a bit of what I am here to do" after finishing eighth on his F1 debut at the Australian Grand Prix. The rookie's performance earned praise from Harry Benjamin, who rated the drivers during the race.
Winter Sports
Charlotte Bankes claimed victory in the women's snowboard cross at a World Cup event in Erzurum, Turkey, continuing her strong form after winning Winter Olympic gold. Meanwhile, Greg Cackett has spoken about the "near-miss grief" he felt after failing to win a Winter Olympic medal.
Basketball
Audi Crooks hears the haters but has inherited resilience from her mom and joy from her dad, with her high-scoring game serving as a counterpoint. In the NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander moves to within two games of breaking a decades-old record as the Oklahoma City Thunder continue their strong season.
Other Sports
Brett Randell has made cricket history by becoming the first bowler in the 254-year history of first-class cricket to take five wickets in five balls. In tennis, Sonay Kartal saved a match point and battled to victory in her second-round match at Indian Wells after taking a medical time out.