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Briefing: 🏀 NBA All-Contract Team: Playoff contenders?

Strategic angle: Could a roster built with only the best contracts in the league -- no max or rookie deals allowed -- reach the playoffs?

editorial-staff Mar 11

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Briefing: Hofstra, again led by Claxton, returns to tourney

Strategic angle: Hofstra is returning to the NCAA tournament for the first time in 25 years after defeating Monmouth 75-69 for the Coastal Athletic Association tournament championship.

editorial-staff Mar 11

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Briefing: Baltimore-bound no more! Here's everything we know about the failed Maxx Crosby trade

Strategic angle: With free agency beginning Wednesday, the Ravens and Raiders have plenty of questions to answer going forward.

editorial-staff Mar 11

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Briefing: Source: Ricard latest to rejoin Harbaugh in N.Y.

Strategic angle: Former Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard agreed to a two-year deal with the Giants, a source told ESPN.

editorial-staff Mar 11

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Briefing: Arozarena unleashes Raleigh rant over WBC snub

Strategic angle: Randy Arozarena had vulgar words for Mariners teammate Cal Raleigh after he was left hanging at the World Baseball Classic.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Kelce says Swift inspired return for 14th season

Strategic angle: Travis Kelce credits fiancée Taylor Swift for motivating him to continue his NFL career.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Spurs GK subbed after Atléti score 3 in 15 mins

Strategic angle: Goalkeeper Antonín Kinsky was hauled off after just 17 minutes as Tottenham fell behind in their Champions League match.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: WAC may bench No. 1 seed Utah Valley over $1M

Strategic angle: The WAC threatens to exclude Utah Valley from tournaments due to an unpaid $1 million fee.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Browns re-sign RG Jenkins amid O-line overhaul

Strategic angle: The Browns have re-signed guard Teven Jenkins as they navigate a complete overhaul of their offensive line.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Source: WR Raymond leaves Lions to join Bears

Strategic angle: Kalif Raymond has agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Bears, reuniting the wide receiver with Ben Johnson.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Sources: TE Knox stays with Bills on new deal

Strategic angle: The Bills found a way to keep tight end Dawson Knox on the 2026 roster amid a difficult cap situation by signing him to a new three-year contract.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Duke's Foster out indefinitely with foot fracture

Strategic angle: Duke starting guard Caleb Foster has a fractured right foot and will be out indefinitely.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Koepka wants 'consistency' in his game at Players

Strategic angle: Books Koepka, who will be making just his fourth start in his return to the PGA Tour, is hoping his game shows 'more consistency' this week at the Players Championship.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: No. 4 hoops recruit Holt commits to Lloyd, Arizona

Strategic angle: Caleb Holt, the No. 4 prospect in the 2026 SC Next 100, has committed to Arizona, becoming Tommy Lloyd's highest-ranked recruit since taking over in Tucson.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Reds' Greene to have surgery, targets July return

Strategic angle: Reds ace Hunter Greene will undergo surgery to remove bone chips from his elbow, aiming for a July comeback.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Dort apologizes to Jokic after another flagrant

Strategic angle: Thunder wing Luguentz Dort expressed regret to Nuggets center Nikola Jokic following a second fourth-quarter flagrant foul in recent weeks.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: NCAA to Monitor Tournament Officials for Betting with New Tech

Strategic angle: The NCAA introduces ProhiBet to oversee referees in basketball, baseball, and softball tournaments amid betting concerns.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Packers Add St-Juste to Bolster CB Depth

Strategic angle: The Packers signed CB Benjamin St-Juste to a two-year, $10 million contract, a source told ESPN.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Joey Barton charged after assault near golf club

Strategic angle: The former footballer is arrested along with a second suspect near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Inside Bodo/Glimt - the Champions League's ultimate giantkilling story

Strategic angle: It's early January and Bodo/Glimt are holding a team meeting in Spain to discuss their upcoming Champions League campaign.

editorial-staff Mar 10