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Briefing: McCollum says he will remain as Iowa's coach

Strategic angle: Iowa head coach Ben McCollum confirms he will return for the 2026-27 season amid potential job openings.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Ole Miss QB Chambliss clears hurdle to play in '26

Strategic angle: A significant legal hurdle for Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to play in 2026 was cleared Friday.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Sources: Sun sold, will relocate to Houston in '27

Strategic angle: The Connecticut Sun franchise is being sold to the Fertitta family for a record $300 million to bring the WNBA back to Houston.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Florian Wirtz inspires Germany past Switzerland

Strategic angle: Germany secured a victory over Switzerland with a standout performance from Liverpool's Florian Wirtz.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Hidalgo nears quadruple-double as Irish advance

Strategic angle: Hannah Hidalgo posts a triple-double and sets the record for the most steals in Division I history as Notre Dame knocks off Vanderbilt to reach the Elite Eight.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Raphinha ruled out 5 weeks in blow to Barcelona

Strategic angle: Barcelona forward Raphinha faces five weeks on the sideline after suffering a hamstring injury while on international duty.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Champions Hull KR bounce back to hammer St Helens

Strategic angle: Reigning champions Hull KR celebrate Super League's 30th birthday weekend in style by hammering St Helens.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Who was England's attacking spark? How England's players rated

Strategic angle: Who impressed for England in Friday's friendly against Uruguay? Alex Howell rates the players.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: S. Carolina says OU rematch not revenge game

Strategic angle: Facing one of the only two teams that beat it during the regular season, South Carolina doesn't view its Sweet 16 matchup with Oklahoma as a revenge game.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Sources: Baz, Orioles finalizing 5-year, $68M deal

Strategic angle: Right-hander Shane Baz and the Orioles are in agreement on a five-year, $68 million contract extension, sources told ESPN.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Former Raiders center Robbins dies at age 52

Strategic angle: Former Raiders center Barret Robbins has died at age 52.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Holloway not with Tide despite judge's OK to travel

Strategic angle: Aden Holloway will miss the Sweet 16 matchup against Michigan despite receiving travel approval from a judge.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Heyward, WS champ, 5-time Gold Glover, retires

Strategic angle: Jason Heyward, World Series champion and 5-time Gold Glove winner, retired Friday after 16 seasons in Major League Baseball.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Pulisic: I feel WC pressure but I can handle it

Strategic angle: United States star Christian Pulisic admitted that he feels pressure as a home World Cup approaches, but added, "it's nothing I can't handle."

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Florida AG challenges NFL to abolish Rooney Rule

Strategic angle: Florida's attorney general argues that the Rooney Rule promotes discrimination and calls for merit-based hiring in the NFL.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: McLaren Reveals That A Software Glitch Bricked Lando Norris' Battery

Strategic angle: The battery failure has already put Norris in a precarious position during the season's early stages.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Coaches react to Close's comments on grind

Strategic angle: Cori Close expresses uncertainty about her coaching future amid evolving responsibilities in the sport.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Inter Miami Honor Messi with Stand in Stadium

Strategic angle: Inter Miami will name a section of their new stadium after Lionel Messi, unveiling the Leo Messi Stand.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Bills bring back Hamlin on one-year contract

Strategic angle: The Bills have re-signed safety Damar Hamlin to a one-year contract after his 2025 season was cut short by injury.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Brady on comeback: NFL didn't 'like that idea'

Strategic angle: Tom Brady says he explored the possibility of coming out of retirement and returning to the NFL, adding that the league did not 'like that idea very much.'

Editorial Staff Mar 27