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Briefing: Which team needs Women's League Cup final win more?

Strategic angle: Chelsea and Manchester United will battle to lift the Women's League Cup trophy on Sunday - but who needs the success more?

editorial-staff Mar 14

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Briefing: England and Borthwick backed up to the brink in Paris

Strategic angle: England head coach Steve Borthwick needs a performance that gives compelling proof of the direction of his team against France, writes Mike Henson.

editorial-staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Warriors lose 4 more to injury as slide continues

Strategic angle: Warriors coach Steve Kerr said his team is "as beaten up as any team I can ever remember" after losing four more players to injury.

editorial-staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Wilson returns as Thorns secure NWSL opener win

Strategic angle: Sophia Wilson's return and Olivia Moultrie's winning strike highlighted the National Women's Soccer League season opener in the Portland Thorns' victory over the Washington Spirit.

editorial-staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Brentford, the World Cup and an itch to return to Gaelic football

Strategic angle: Brentford and Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins tells Kelly Somers about his dreams of the World Cup.

editorial-staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Celts' Brown calls out NBA's 'foul baiting' trend

Strategic angle: The Celtics' Jaylen Brown expressed frustration with what he called the league's trend of rewarding players for 'foul baiting,' saying, 'I just don't think it's basketball.'

editorial-staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Silver in Portland after arena refurb bill passes

Strategic angle: Adam Silver attended the Trail Blazers' game against the Jazz following the Oregon Legislature's approval of funds for the renovation of the Moda Center.

editorial-staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Spoelstra sorry to 'absolutely no one' for Bam's 83

Strategic angle: Heat coach Erik Spoelstra brushed aside critics of Bam Adebayo's 83-point game, saying, "You have to go for it, and that was just thrilling."

editorial-staff Mar 14

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SGA breaks Wilt's record: The 20 wildest facts of Thunder star's 127 games of dominance

With Gilgeous-Alexander holding the record for most consecutive 20-point games, Kram breaks down the stats.

editorial-staff Mar 14

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Briefing: UCLA loses Bilodeau, takes out No. 8 Michigan St.

Strategic angle: UCLA star Tyler Bilodeau suffered a right leg injury, but the Bruins defeated Michigan State 88-84 to advance in the tournament.

editorial-staff Mar 14

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Briefing: ⚾ Passan's ultimate MLB season preview

Strategic angle: Opening Day is approaching fast -- and Jeff Passan has everything you need to know covered.

editorial-staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Bradley beats buzzer to put Arizona in Big 12 final

Strategic angle: Jaden Bradley hit a fallaway jumper at the buzzer to send No. 2 Arizona to the Big 12 tournament finals with an 82-80 win over Iowa State.

editorial-staff Mar 14

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Briefing: MAC commish predicts 2 bids after Miami (OH) loss

Strategic angle: MAC commissioner Jon A. Steinbrecher is confident his conference will get two teams into the NCAA tournament for the first time in 27 years.

editorial-staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Follow live: United States takes on Canada in World Baseball Classic quarterfinal

Strategic angle: Catch the action as the US faces Canada in a crucial matchup.

editorial-staff Mar 14

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Briefing: C-USA, Sun Belt double book La. Tech for 2026

Strategic angle: Conference USA and the Sun Belt both included Louisiana Tech on their 2026 football schedules amid a standoff on the Bulldogs' switch between leagues.

editorial-staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Cincinnati fires Miller after 5 seasons

Strategic angle: Cincinnati has fired men's basketball coach Wes Miller after five seasons, sources told ESPN.

editorial-staff Mar 14

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Briefing: McIlroy says back improving, 'happy' to make cut

Strategic angle: Rory McIlroy wasn't sure he could play in the Players Championship due to back spasms, but he's pleased to continue competing.

editorial-staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Bills' Gardner-Johnson unbothered by perception

Strategic angle: New Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson said Friday that he's not worried about negative perceptions about him as a teammate.

editorial-staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Source: Ex-Packers LT Walker headed to Panthers

Strategic angle: The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a deal with free agent left tackle Rasheed Walker, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.

editorial-staff Mar 13

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Briefing: 2026 MLB Opening Day starter tracker: See every team's starting pitcher for Game 1

Strategic angle: After several weeks of spring training, teams are looking ahead to Opening Day

editorial-staff Mar 13