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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: 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

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Briefing: Heyward, WS champ, 5-time Gold Glover, retires

Strategic angle: Jason Heyward, World Series champion and 5-time Gold Glove winner, retired Friday after 16 seasons in Major League Baseball.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Pulisic: I feel WC pressure but I can handle it

Strategic angle: United States star Christian Pulisic admitted that he feels pressure as a home World Cup approaches, but added, "it's nothing I can't handle."

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Florida AG challenges NFL to abolish Rooney Rule

Strategic angle: Florida's attorney general argues that the Rooney Rule promotes discrimination and calls for merit-based hiring in the NFL.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Coaches react to Close's comments on grind

Strategic angle: Cori Close expresses uncertainty about her coaching future amid evolving responsibilities in the sport.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Inter Miami Honor Messi with Stand in Stadium

Strategic angle: Inter Miami will name a section of their new stadium after Lionel Messi, unveiling the Leo Messi Stand.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Bills bring back Hamlin on one-year contract

Strategic angle: The Bills have re-signed safety Damar Hamlin to a one-year contract after his 2025 season was cut short by injury.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Brady on comeback: NFL didn't 'like that idea'

Strategic angle: Tom Brady says he explored the possibility of coming out of retirement and returning to the NFL, adding that the league did not 'like that idea very much.'

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: World Series contender tiers: How far away from winning it all is your favorite MLB team?

Strategic angle: Can anybody stop the Dodgers? And who will emerge in 2027, 2028, 2029 ...?

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Does Chukwuemeka show the demise of a 90-minute player?

Strategic angle: Is former Aston Villa and Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, who has made 97 senior appearances across all competitions without playing a full 90 minutes, an exception or becoming the norm?

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Gervin irked QB Williams filed 'Iceman' trademark

Strategic angle: Former NBA star George Gervin expressed surprise over Caleb Williams' attempt to trademark the nickname 'Iceman'.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: NBA Presents 3 Anti-Tanking Proposals

Strategic angle: The NBA is considering new measures to prevent tanking, with proposals set for discussion and potential voting in May.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: A former NFL GM's must-draft board for 2026: Tannenbaum pounds the table for 14 prospects

Strategic angle: From Dillon Thieneman on Day 1 to Jaffer Murphy late on Day 3, Mike Tannenbaum picks the draft prospects he'd want to target across all seven rounds.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Latest NFL draft buzz: Ty Simpson's pro day, Jeremiyah Love's ceiling and more

Strategic angle: Is Jeremiyah Love really a possibility for the Titans at No. 4? Our draft experts weigh in with new intel.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Panthers' Walker: Gun charge will be dismissed

Strategic angle: Panthers LT Rasheed Walker announced that a January gun charge from an arrest at LaGuardia Airport is set to be dismissed.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Seahawks to open on Wed. due to Australia game

Strategic angle: The Super Bowl LX champion Seahawks will open the season on the Wednesday of Week 1 instead of hosting the usual Thursday night opener.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Why there is more riding on Manchester WSL derby than bragging rights

Strategic angle: The race for the WSL title and European qualification adds extra spice to Saturday's Manchester derby as United host City at Old Trafford.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: 'I had the snaps!' - Hamilton figuring out Ferrari 'north star'

Strategic angle: Lewis Hamilton admits he is "figuring out" his Ferrari car but sees a "north star" after a challenging Friday at the Japanese Grand Prix.

editorial-staff Mar 27