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Briefing: Allen keys Cavs to victory with 18 points in return

Strategic angle: Center Jarrett Allen sparked Cleveland in his return from injury, scoring 18 points in 18 minutes as the Cavaliers rocked the Miami Heat 149-128.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Grizzlies' Jackson: Refs favor veterans, like KD

Strategic angle: GG Jackson expresses concerns over officiating bias towards veteran players, highlighting disparities in treatment compared to stars like Kevin Durant.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Dodgers receive glittering rings for another title

Strategic angle: The Dodgers slipped glittering World Series championship rings on their fingers on Friday night to celebrate their second straight title.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: U-M rides Lendeborg's all-around show into Elite 8

Strategic angle: Yaxel Lendeborg did a bit of everything in a brilliant performance Friday night, putting up 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists to lead Michigan past Alabama 90-77 and into the Elite Eight.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Bulls' Ivey, Smith out rest of season with injuries

Strategic angle: The Bulls have ruled guard Jaden Ivey and forward Jalen Smith out for the remainder of the season due to injuries.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: NBA fines Wolves' Reid $50K for ref comments

Strategic angle: Timberwolves' Naz Reid penalized for questioning officials' integrity after a close game.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Sources: Curry (knee) ruled out another 2 games

Strategic angle: The Golden State Warriors will rule star guard Stephen Curry out for another two contests due to his ailing knee, extending his absence to at least 25 consecutive games.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Foster delivers in return as Duke ousts St. John's

Strategic angle: Caleb Foster returned from a broken foot to lead Duke past St. John's, keeping their national title hopes alive.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Follow live: St. John's, Duke battling in close contest with Elite Eight on the line

Strategic angle: Tune in for live updates as St. John's faces Duke in a thrilling Elite Eight matchup.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: McCollum says he will remain as Iowa's coach

Strategic angle: Iowa head coach Ben McCollum confirms he will return for the 2026-27 season amid potential job openings.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Ole Miss QB Chambliss clears hurdle to play in '26

Strategic angle: A significant legal hurdle for Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to play in 2026 was cleared Friday.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Sources: Sun sold, will relocate to Houston in '27

Strategic angle: The Connecticut Sun franchise is being sold to the Fertitta family for a record $300 million to bring the WNBA back to Houston.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Hidalgo nears quadruple-double as Irish advance

Strategic angle: Hannah Hidalgo posts a triple-double and sets the record for the most steals in Division I history as Notre Dame knocks off Vanderbilt to reach the Elite Eight.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Raphinha ruled out 5 weeks in blow to Barcelona

Strategic angle: Barcelona forward Raphinha faces five weeks on the sideline after suffering a hamstring injury while on international duty.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Champions Hull KR bounce back to hammer St Helens

Strategic angle: Reigning champions Hull KR celebrate Super League's 30th birthday weekend in style by hammering St Helens.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Who was England's attacking spark? How England's players rated

Strategic angle: Who impressed for England in Friday's friendly against Uruguay? Alex Howell rates the players.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: S. Carolina says OU rematch not revenge game

Strategic angle: Facing one of the only two teams that beat it during the regular season, South Carolina doesn't view its Sweet 16 matchup with Oklahoma as a revenge game.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Sources: Baz, Orioles finalizing 5-year, $68M deal

Strategic angle: Right-hander Shane Baz and the Orioles are in agreement on a five-year, $68 million contract extension, sources told ESPN.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Former Raiders center Robbins dies at age 52

Strategic angle: Former Raiders center Barret Robbins has died at age 52.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Holloway not with Tide despite judge's OK to travel

Strategic angle: Aden Holloway will miss the Sweet 16 matchup against Michigan despite receiving travel approval from a judge.

Editorial Staff Mar 27