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Briefing: Phils' Crawford, son of ex-major leaguer, to start

Strategic angle: Rookie Justin Crawford, the son of ex-major leaguer Carl Crawford, will be the starting center fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies as this season gets underway.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: KU's Self denies retirement rumors as 'bad info'

Strategic angle: Kansas coach Bill Self addresses speculation about his future with the Jayhawks.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Predicting the 2026 MLB season, from the playoffs and World Series to MVP and Cy Young

Strategic angle: Can the Dodgers three-peat? Will Skubal and Skenes win another Cy Young? Our experts make their predictions for the 2026 baseball season.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Why it's the Dodgers' world -- and the rest of MLB is just living in it

Strategic angle: From a rare three-peat quest to the looming labor war, the 2026 season revolves around Los Angeles.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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What's next for NBA expansion? Five big-picture questions as Seattle, Las Vegas get closer to having teams

The NBA is expected to vote on exploring expansion at this week's board of governors meeting.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Yanks' Cole to start season on 15-day IL, not 60

Strategic angle: Yankees ace Gerrit Cole was placed on the 15-day injured list before Wednesday's season opener against San Francisco rather than the 60-day IL.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Yanks, Mariners chasing Dodgers in WS odds

Strategic angle: As the 2026 Major League Baseball season gets underway, bettors and bookmakers alike agree that the Los Angeles Dodgers will be by far the team to beat as they pursue a third consecutive World Series title.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Butler names ex-Bulldogs player Nored as coach

Strategic angle: Butler has named former Bulldogs player Ronald Nored to succeed Thad Matta as head coach, the school announced Wednesday.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: LIV sued by distillery for trademark infringement

Strategic angle: A Long Island-based distillery claims LIV Golf's branding infringes on its trademark.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: NBA players' union calls for 65-game rule change

Strategic angle: The NBPA is urging the league to amend the 65-game rule for end-of-season award eligibility.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Shiffrin wins record-tying 6th World Cup title

Strategic angle: Skier Mikaela Shiffrin held off a challenge from Germany's Emma Aicher to win a record-tying sixth women's overall World Cup skiing title on Wednesday in Norway.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Woods targets Masters after return to action in TGL

Strategic angle: Tiger Woods says he is "trying to play" at next month's Masters after returning to action for the first time in more than a year in the TGL.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: £123 for a child's England kit - have prices gone too far?

Strategic angle: BBC Sport explores the rise in the cost of kits for the 2026 World Cup, with insights from experts and fans.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: 76ers' George says mental health led to PED use

Strategic angle: Paul George discusses the impact of mental health on his decision to use performance-enhancing drugs.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: 'Away end' trial to include Leicester v Northampton derby

Strategic angle: The Prem's trial of 'away ends' in top-flight rugby is to be given its biggest showcase yet at the East Midlands derby on 9 May.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Selby hopes World Championship stays in UK when Crucible is being refurbished

Strategic angle: Mark Selby expresses desire for the World Snooker Championship to remain in the UK during the Crucible's refurbishment in 2029 and possibly 2030.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: 'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Strategic angle: Following the death of Ricky Hatton, families and former champions tell a new BBC documentary the sport has not filled the void in care for its fighters.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Football: France have arrived in Boston to face Brazil and Colombia

Strategic angle: The French national team have arrived in Boston for their US tour. France will face Brazil on 26 March and Colombia on 29 March.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Jo Coko faces Planned Paradise in Hexham feature

Strategic angle: It's a jam-packed day on Sky Sports Racing, with Hexham and Hereford hosting Jumps action alongside Lingfield's Flat meeting.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Russell vs Antonelli at iconic Suzuka and can McLaren, Red Bull hit back?

Strategic angle: Sky Sports F1 look at the key talking points ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix at the iconic Suzuka Circuit.

editorial-staff Mar 25