Joe George Jr collapses in corner during fight and exits on stretcher
Boxer Joe George Jr left the ring on a stretcher after collapsing in his corner following the first round of his light-heavyweight bout against Atif Oberlton in Detroit.
The alarming scenes unfolded at the Little Caesars Arena on Sunday night as part of the Claressa Shields vs Franchon Crews-Dezurn undercard.
George and Oberlton had been involved in a clash of heads during the opening three minutes of action.
After returning to his corner, the Houston fighter fell from his stool while preparing to take instructions from his coaching team.
Oberlton awarded TKO victory
Although George regained consciousness, the 34-year-old was unable to continue with the match.
Referee officials subsequently deemed Philadelphia’s Oberlton the winner by technical knockout.
The victor, who improved his unbeaten record to 15-0, immediately embraced his opponent once George was responsive.
Oberlton expressed his concern for the stricken fighter before George was transported away from ringside for medical assessment.
“Just like, ‘I got love for you bro,’ It’s cool,” Oberlton said.
“I just wanted to make sure he was safe.”
BBC Sport looks back at the defining images, record-breaking displays and emotional victories from the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
The event in Milan-Cortina has concluded after delivering weeks of spectacular action on snow and ice.
Fans witnessed history being made across multiple disciplines in the Italian Alps and city arenas.
Highlights from Milan-Cortina
The Games provided a spectacular showcase of endurance, skill and artistry.
From dramatic finishes in the alpine skiing to tension in the curling rink, the competition remained fierce throughout.
This compilation captures the sheer joy of gold medal triumphs alongside the heartbreak of near misses.
The return of the Winter Games to Europe brought an electric atmosphere to every venue.
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South Africa have launched their T20 World Cup Super 8s campaign with a resounding 76-run victory over defending champions India in Ahmedabad.
The result serves as a statement of intent from the Proteas against the co-hosts, who had entered this stage of the tournament with a perfect winning record.
It was a fixture loaded with narrative, serving as a repeat of the 2024 final in Barbados where India edged a seven-run victory to lift the trophy.
However, the roles were reversed in emphatic fashion this time around as South Africa successfully defended a total of 187-7.
Miller and Brevis rescue tourists
After opting to bat first, the visitors found themselves in a perilous position early on.
Skipper Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, and Ryan Rickelton were all dismissed for single digits, leaving the score at a concerning 20-3 inside four overs.
The recovery was led by David Miller, who utilised his local knowledge of the conditions having previously represented the Gujarat Titans at this venue.
The experienced left-hander struck a fluid 65 from just 35 balls, finding the boundary with ease while Dewald Brevis played a supportive role.
Brevis eventually accelerated to contribute a 29-ball 45, helping to stabilise the innings before falling just short of his half-century.
By the time Miller departed in the 16th over, the partnership had lifted the side to a commanding position of 152-5.
Although India’s Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh applied pressure with quality death bowling, Tristan Stubbs ensured a strong finish.
Stubbs smashed 20 runs off Hardik Pandya’s final over to finish unbeaten on 44, setting India a daunting target of 188.
India batting lineup collapses
The chase began disastrously for the Men in Blue.
Markram made an immediate impact with the ball, dismissing the dangerous Ishan Kishan for a duck in the opening over.
Marco Jansen compounded the hosts’ misery moments later by removing Tilak Varma, leaving the home crowd stunned.
Abhishek Sharma managed to break a streak of three consecutive ducks but could only contribute 15 runs before becoming another victim of Jansen’s pace.
The situation deteriorated rapidly when captain Suryakumar Yadav fell midway through the innings, leaving his side reeling at 51-5 after 10 overs.
Keshav Maharaj tore through the middle order, claiming three wickets in a single over to extinguish any lingering hopes of a comeback.
Jansen returned to clean up the tail, finishing with impressive figures of 4-22 as India were bowled out for a meager 111.
The defeat leaves India in a precarious position, requiring a victory against Zimbabwe in Chennai on Thursday to remain in contention.
South Africa will stay in Ahmedabad, looking to build on this momentum when they face former champions West Indies on Wednesday.
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen has claimed a historic first Winter Olympic gold for Brazil as the Milan-Cortina Games concluded with significant success for Great Britain.
The sight of the slalom specialist dancing a samba on the Stelvio snow provided the defining image of the tournament.
It emphasised the success of an event ambitiously staged across far-flung locations.
Organisers believe this decentralized model will serve as a blueprint for future editions, illustrating how to host without losing the essential snow-bound setting.
A return to alpine roots
The 2026 Games marked a distinct evolution from the era of city-based hosts like Beijing and Sochi.
Livigno was accessible only via precarious passes, while Bormio offered ice-streaked cobbled streets.
It felt like a throwback to the purity of Lillehammer 1994, moving away from the corporate atmosphere of recent decades.
Proposals to include summer sports in the Winter programme now appear unnecessary following this display of high-octane action.
Team GB’s ‘Super Sunday’
Great Britain emerged as a genuine force on snow and ice.
The team secured three gold medals, hitting their broad medal target in emphatic fashion.
Two of those victories arrived within hours of each other on what became known as ‘Super Sunday’.
Matt Weston wrote his name into the history books during a standout campaign.
The skeleton racer became the first British Winter Olympian to win two medals at the same Games.
Star power and viral moments
Major names delivered on the biggest stage.
Freestyle skiing icons Eileen Gu and Chloe Kim revelled in the wintry conditions.
NHL stars also brightened the grey skies over Milan, returning to the Olympic fold for the first time in 12 years.
Celebrity culture was prominent throughout the fortnight.
Jake Paul was in attendance to support Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam, while Snoop Dogg continued his role as a roving correspondent.
The Games were not without bizarre headlines, including allegations regarding performance-enhancing injections among ski jumpers.
Double Olympic champion Matt Weston and snowboard cross gold medallist Charlotte Bankes have been chosen as Team GB’s flagbearers for the Winter Olympics closing ceremony.
Historic achievements
Weston has enjoyed a sensational campaign, becoming the first British man to ever win skeleton gold.
The sliding star backed up that individual triumph with a second title alongside Tabby Stoecker in the mixed team event.
Those two victories have cemented his status as the most successful British male Winter Olympian in history.
Bankes also stood atop the podium on ‘Super Sunday’, bouncing back from a quarter-final exit in her individual event.
The four-time Olympian combined with Huw Nightingale to win the mixed snowboard cross, securing Britain’s first-ever gold medal on snow.
‘Dream come true’
“To be asked to carry the flag is a dream come true and feels like a moment for our entire snowboard cross team,” said Bankes.
“We have made history for our sport, and I will be walking out there carrying it for everyone who has been part of that journey.
“I am so proud to be part of Team GB and I hope the past few weeks encourage the British public and the next generation to see a glimpse of what is possible in winter sport.”
Weston echoed those sentiments, highlighting the collective effort of the squad.
“The team have done everyone at home proud,” Weston added.
“We’ve got some amazing athletes here and they’ve shown the world what we’re made of.
“I’m very proud to be part of such a talented team – one that I hope has inspired lots of people back home.”
Record-breaking haul
The pair will lead the British delegation at the Arena of Verona on Sunday from 19:30 GMT.
Team GB leave Milano-Cortina having amassed their best-ever haul at a Winter Games.
The total of five medals equals the tallies from Sochi 2014 and Pyeongchang 2018, though the three gold medals significantly outstrip previous performances.
Bruce Mouat’s men’s curling rink took silver in the final following a defeat by Canada.
Freestyle skier Zoe Atkin added the final medal to the collection with a bronze in Sunday’s women’s half-pipe final.
Beyond the podium places, the team achieved a record 24 top-10 finishes, 15 more than the next best performance in Sochi.
Conor McGregor has urged the UFC to send a contract after claiming he is willing to fight a "no name" opponent to seal his long-awaited return to the octagon.
The former two-weight world champion has not competed since July 2021 but remains keen on a comeback in 2026.
Specifically, the Irishman appears to be targeting the promotion’s proposed event at the White House in June.
On Saturday, the 37-year-old took to social media to declare his readiness to step back into the cage regardless of the opposition’s profile.
"It’s a no name up next for me possibly, folks. I ACCEPT. Send the contract, lads."
Speculation over comeback opponent
This latest declaration comes less than a week after the Dubliner posted and immediately deleted a similar statement claiming a date had been agreed.
McGregor was originally scheduled to headline UFC 303 against Michael Chandler in June 2024 before withdrawing with a broken toe.
UFC chief executive Dana White has since confirmed that any potential return for the sport’s biggest star would no longer involve Chandler.
With that matchup off the table, questions persist regarding who will welcome the superstar back to competition.
Weight class questions remain
The ‘Notorious’ has faced a lengthy rehabilitation period after suffering a horrific leg break during his TKO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.
While his aborted bout with Chandler was set for the welterweight limit of 170lb, it remains unclear which division McGregor intends to contest upon his return.
Three of his last four octagon appearances have taken place at lightweight, though he has historically fluctuated between weight classes.
McGregor holds a professional record of 22-6 but has not registered a victory since defeating Donald Cerrone in January 2020.
France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert has been ruled out of the Six Nations match against Italy after withdrawing on the eve of the encounter in Lille.
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) confirmed the late blow, which has forced head coach Fabien Galthie into a significant tactical reshuffle.
Thomas Ramos will now switch from full-back to start in the number 10 shirt, a position he has occupied previously for the national side.
Late backline changes
With the Toulouse utility back moving to playmaker, Theo Attissogbe shifts to full-back to cover the defensive rear.
The vacancy in the back three sees Toulon winger Gael Drean promoted to the starting XV.
Drean earns his call-up following a prolific domestic campaign, having scored 12 tries in 15 appearances in the Top 14 this season.
Playmaker void to fill
The absence of the Bordeaux Begles star is a significant setback for Les Bleus, given his influential performances in the opening rounds of the championship.
He had successfully stepped up to lead the attack in the absence of long-term absentee Romain Ntamack, translating his excellent club form to the international stage.
However, Ramos provides an experienced alternative, having started at fly-half during France’s victory over the Azzurri in Rome last year.
Caution in Lille
France will be hoping the late disruption does not derail their Grand Slam bid as they return to the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
Les Bleus were held to a 13-13 draw by Italy at this venue two years ago.
On that occasion, the hosts narrowly avoided a shock defeat, with only a missed penalty by Paolo Garbisi late in the game denying the visitors a historic win.
Scotland winger Darcy Graham capitalized on a bizarre lapse in concentration to score a stunning try immediately after Wales had successfully kicked a penalty.
The hosts had just put points on the board and were still in the midst of celebrating the successful kick.
However, the visitors wasted no time in restarting the game with a high hanging kick-off.
Graham pounces on defensive error
While the Welsh defence appeared to switch off, the ball took a fortunate bounce on the turf.
The Edinburgh flyer reacted fastest to the loose ball, gathering it cleanly while the opposition remained flat-footed.
With the defensive line completely disorganised, the 26-year-old raced through to dot down an opportunistic score.
Costly lapse for Wales
The incident stunned the home crowd, who had been cheering moments earlier.
It serves as a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining focus at the highest level of international rugby.