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Briefing: How to run your 2026 March Madness pool: Play for prizes, plus create an NCAA Tournament game

Strategic angle: The CBS Sports 2026 NCAA Men's and Women's Games have returned for March Madness 2026 office pools.

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