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Briefing: 🏀 Men's NCAA tourney: Get to know every team

Strategic angle: The men's bracket has been revealed. Here's what you need to know about every competitor for the national title.

editorial-staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Bettman: 'Time will tell' if Russia in '28 World Cup

Strategic angle: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman comments on the potential inclusion of Russia in the upcoming World Cup of Hockey.

editorial-staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Colts re-sign Alie-Cox, a key cog in rush attack

Strategic angle: The Colts have re-signed tight end Mo Alie-Cox, the team announced Monday.

editorial-staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Real or Not: These 8 MLB stars can reach new heights in 2026

Strategic angle: Another record for Shohei Ohtani? A 40/40 season for Juan Soto? We hand out preseason Real or Not verdicts.

editorial-staff Mar 16

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Briefing: 49ers Add Kirk to Further Boost WR Spot

Strategic angle: The 49ers and wide receiver Christian Kirk have agreed to a one-year contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.

editorial-staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Ducks' Moore addresses mental health in letter

Strategic angle: Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has revealed he struggled with mental health issues associated with the pressures of major college football.

editorial-staff Mar 16

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Briefing: CB Wright tops in performance-based pay in 2025

Strategic angle: Former Bears, current Jets CB Nahshon Wright earned $1.4 million in performance-based pay in 2025, the highest amount among the 25 players who earned over $1 million in performance bonuses.

editorial-staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Italy's Nola to start WBC semifinal vs. Venezuela

Strategic angle: Aaron Nola will take the mound for Italy in a crucial World Baseball Classic matchup against Venezuela.

editorial-staff Mar 16

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WNBPA hopeful as sides 'chip away' in CBA talks

WNBPA chief Terri Carmichael Jackson expressed optimism on Day 4 of CBA negotiations with the league.

editorial-staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Sources: Macario signs with Wave in record deal

Strategic angle: United States forward Catarina Macario has joined the San Diego Wave FC on what is believed to be the biggest total contract value in women's soccer history.

editorial-staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Tide's No. 2 scorer arrested on felony pot charge

Strategic angle: Aden Holloway, Alabama's second-leading scorer, faces legal issues ahead of NCAA tournament.

editorial-staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Sources: Jets trade QB Fields to Chiefs for pick

Strategic angle: The Jets have agreed to trade quarterback Justin Fields to the Chiefs, pending a physical.

editorial-staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Veteran CB Slay retires to 'start my new journey'

Strategic angle: Cornerback Darius Slay announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday after 13 seasons.

editorial-staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Butler's Matta retires from coaching with 502 wins

Strategic angle: Butler's Thad Matta, who had 502 wins and 13 NCAA tournament appearances in a career that also included stints at Xavier and Ohio State, is retiring from coaching.

editorial-staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Ex-UFC star Diaz returns to MMA on MVP card

Strategic angle: Nate Diaz, 40, set to fight Mike Perry in his first MMA bout in four years on May 16.

editorial-staff Mar 16

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UConn overall 1-seed; joined by UCLA, Texas, SC

Undefeated UConn was awarded the top overall seed in the women's NCAA tournament Sunday.

editorial-staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Memphis Retaining Coach Penny Hardaway

Strategic angle: Penny Hardaway will return next season as the basketball coach at Memphis, sources told ESPN.

editorial-staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 men's NCAA tournament

Strategic angle: Looking for the perfect bracket? Look no further.

editorial-staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Overreacting to NFL free agency: Has Kyler Murray put J.J. McCarthy on the sideline ... for good?

Strategic angle: Are McCarthy and Michael Penix Jr. officially QB2s? Will Maxx Crosby and A.J. Brown actually leave their current teams? We sized up five free agency takes.

editorial-staff Mar 16

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WNBA, union log marathon talks without deal

The WNBA and its players' union did not reach a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement after a marathon, 12-hour bargaining session.

editorial-staff Mar 16