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Briefing: Haliburton trolls Kentucky alums after ISU win

Strategic angle: John Calipari, who most of Kentucky's active NBA contingent played for in Lexington, coaches Arkansas these days.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Sources: OKC star Williams to return vs. 76ers

Strategic angle: Thunder star Jalen Williams will return from a nagging hamstring injury for Monday's road game against the 76ers, sources told ESPN.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Thunder's Mitchell, Wiz's Champagnie Suspended

Strategic angle: Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell and Wizards forward Justin Champagnie were suspended one game without pay for an altercation that spilled into the stands.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Wrong 'answer' as Kentucky hit with historic loss

Strategic angle: Kentucky suffers its largest NCAA tournament defeat since 1972 with a 19-point loss to Iowa State.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Miami won't rest Messi in 'final stretch' to WC

Strategic angle: Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano emphasizes the need for Lionel Messi to play as the team aims for success ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

editorial-staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Women's junior flyweight boxer in coma after KO

Strategic angle: Isis Sio, 19, is in a medically induced coma following a knockout during a recent bout.

editorial-staff Mar 22

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Women's March Madness live tracker: Updates from Friday's first round

We're following all the action from 16 games throughout Day 1 of the women's NCAA tournament.

editorial-staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Man City dump Arsenal in final to win Carabao Cup

Strategic angle: Manchester City are crowned Carabao Cup champions as Nico O'Reilly's stunning double silenced Arsenal at Wembley.

editorial-staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Ovechkin scores 1,000th career goal in Caps' loss

Strategic angle: Alex Ovechkin reaches a milestone but the Capitals fall to the Avalanche in overtime.

editorial-staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Painter picks up win No. 500 as Purdue advances

Strategic angle: Matt Painter won his 500th game at his alma mater as Purdue beat Miami 79-69 to head back to the Sweet 16.

editorial-staff Mar 22

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Briefing: DeChambeau wins again, beats Rahm in playoff

Strategic angle: Bryson DeChambeau clinches victory over Jon Rahm in a thrilling playoff at LIV Golf South Africa.

editorial-staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Sources: Cuse turns to ex-star McNamara as HC

Strategic angle: Syracuse is working toward hiring Siena's Gerry McNamara as its next head coach, sources told ESPN.

editorial-staff Mar 22

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Briefing: What is the impact of Leicester's 'gut-wrenching' defeat?

Strategic angle: BBC Sport assesses how damaging Leicester's 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa is for their survival chances in the Women's Super League.

editorial-staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Hull FC edge out Leeds in Yorkshire derby thriller

Strategic angle: Hull FC edge out Leeds Rhinos in a pulsating Yorkshire derby to claim their second victory of the Super League season.

editorial-staff Mar 22

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Men's March Madness: Previews for all of Saturday's games

From Michigan vs. Saint Louis to Arkansas vs. High Point, here are the keys that could decide every game.

editorial-staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Arozarena apologizes to Raleigh over WBC spat

Strategic angle: Randy Arozarena expresses regret for his earlier comments directed at Cal Raleigh during the World Baseball Classic.

editorial-staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Providence hires USF's Hodgson as new coach

Strategic angle: Providence has hired South Florida's Bryan Hodgson as its next men's basketball coach.

editorial-staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Sources: NFL to vote on Raiders succession plan

Strategic angle: NFL owners are set to decide on a plan allowing Egon Durban to buy a majority stake in the Raiders from Mark Davis.

editorial-staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Vikings add OT depth, sign Van Demark to deal

Strategic angle: The Vikings added offensive tackle depth Friday, signing Ryan Van Demark to a one-year deal.

editorial-staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Phillies ace Sanchez agrees to new 6-year deal

Strategic angle: The Phillies have agreed to a new six-year contract with ace left-hander Cristopher Sanchez.

editorial-staff Mar 22