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Briefing: Sources: OKC star Williams to return vs. 76ers

Strategic angle: Thunder star Jalen Williams will return from a nagging hamstring injury for Monday's road game against the 76ers, sources told ESPN.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Thunder's Mitchell, Wiz's Champagnie Suspended

Strategic angle: Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell and Wizards forward Justin Champagnie were suspended one game without pay for an altercation that spilled into the stands.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Wrong 'answer' as Kentucky hit with historic loss

Strategic angle: Kentucky suffers its largest NCAA tournament defeat since 1972 with a 19-point loss to Iowa State.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Miami won't rest Messi in 'final stretch' to WC

Strategic angle: Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano emphasizes the need for Lionel Messi to play as the team aims for success ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Women's junior flyweight boxer in coma after KO

Strategic angle: Isis Sio, 19, is in a medically induced coma following a knockout during a recent bout.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Women's March Madness live tracker: Updates from Friday's first round

We're following all the action from 16 games throughout Day 1 of the women's NCAA tournament.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Man City dump Arsenal in final to win Carabao Cup

Strategic angle: Manchester City are crowned Carabao Cup champions as Nico O'Reilly's stunning double silenced Arsenal at Wembley.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Ovechkin scores 1,000th career goal in Caps' loss

Strategic angle: Alex Ovechkin reaches a milestone but the Capitals fall to the Avalanche in overtime.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Painter picks up win No. 500 as Purdue advances

Strategic angle: Matt Painter won his 500th game at his alma mater as Purdue beat Miami 79-69 to head back to the Sweet 16.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: DeChambeau wins again, beats Rahm in playoff

Strategic angle: Bryson DeChambeau clinches victory over Jon Rahm in a thrilling playoff at LIV Golf South Africa.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Sources: Cuse turns to ex-star McNamara as HC

Strategic angle: Syracuse is working toward hiring Siena's Gerry McNamara as its next head coach, sources told ESPN.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: What is the impact of Leicester's 'gut-wrenching' defeat?

Strategic angle: BBC Sport assesses how damaging Leicester's 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa is for their survival chances in the Women's Super League.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Hull FC edge out Leeds in Yorkshire derby thriller

Strategic angle: Hull FC edge out Leeds Rhinos in a pulsating Yorkshire derby to claim their second victory of the Super League season.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Men's March Madness: Previews for all of Saturday's games

From Michigan vs. Saint Louis to Arkansas vs. High Point, here are the keys that could decide every game.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Arozarena apologizes to Raleigh over WBC spat

Strategic angle: Randy Arozarena expresses regret for his earlier comments directed at Cal Raleigh during the World Baseball Classic.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Providence hires USF's Hodgson as new coach

Strategic angle: Providence has hired South Florida's Bryan Hodgson as its next men's basketball coach.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Sources: NFL to vote on Raiders succession plan

Strategic angle: NFL owners are set to decide on a plan allowing Egon Durban to buy a majority stake in the Raiders from Mark Davis.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Vikings add OT depth, sign Van Demark to deal

Strategic angle: The Vikings added offensive tackle depth Friday, signing Ryan Van Demark to a one-year deal.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Phillies ace Sanchez agrees to new 6-year deal

Strategic angle: The Phillies have agreed to a new six-year contract with ace left-hander Cristopher Sanchez.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Skattebo sorry for 'tasteless joke' on CTE, asthma

Strategic angle: Giants running back Cam Skattebo apologized Saturday for his comments regarding CTE and asthma made during a podcast.

Editorial Staff Mar 22