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Briefing: Taking wildcards, leaving out stars - the art of World Cup squad building

Strategic angle: Managers often get it wrong when it comes to picking World Cup squads - is one packed with stars always the best option?

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Ohtani jersey from WBC goes for record $1.5M

Strategic angle: The jersey worn by Shohei Ohtani during Japan's victory in the World Baseball Classic sold for a record amount.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: TCU outlasts UW in OT, heads back to Sweet 16

Strategic angle: Olivia Miles had 18 points and 10 rebounds, leading TCU to a 62-59 overtime victory over Washington.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: The most UNBELIEVABLE comebacks in boxing! Fury, Froch and more!

Strategic angle: A look back at some of the most dramatic comebacks in the boxing ring, including Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and more.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Ligue 1: Lille defeat Marseille thanks to Olivier Giroud and close in on 3rd place

Strategic angle: LOSC beat Marseille (2-1) at the Stade Vélodrome on matchday 27 of Ligue 1 and are closing in on a top-three finish.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Wolff wary of 'politics' towards 'extremely strong' Mercedes

Strategic angle: Toto Wolff expresses concerns over potential political challenges as Mercedes aims for continued success in the 2026 Formula 1 season.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Darling calls own shot to keep St. John's dancing

Strategic angle: Dylan Darling's layup as time expired sent St. John's to its first Sweet 16 since 1999 with a 67-65 win over Kansas in the men's NCAA tournament.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Hockey world mourns loss of Wild reporter Pierce

Strategic angle: Jessi Pierce, a dedicated NHL.com correspondent, tragically lost her life along with her three children in a house fire.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Kansas' Self: No decision yet on coaching future

Strategic angle: Longtime Kansas coach Bill Self reflects on his future after season-ending loss.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Battle sends Minn. to first Sweet 16 in 21 years

Strategic angle: Amaya Battle hit a tiebreaking jump shot with 0.7 seconds left, lifting Minnesota past Mississippi 65-63 in the second round Sunday.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Iowa takes down defending champ UF in thriller

Strategic angle: Alvaro Folgueiras nailed a 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds remaining, and Iowa eliminated defending national champion Florida in the second round of the men's NCAA tournament.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Soccer star Jorginho upset with Chappell Roan

Strategic angle: Pop singer Chappell Roan has said she "does not hate children" in response to former Chelsea and Arsenal player Jorginho's criticism.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Booker dominates Oregon with 40 in Texas win

Strategic angle: Madison Booker scored a career-high 40 points in a dazzling display of shotmaking and No. 1 Texas rolled past No. 8 Oregon 100-58.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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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