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Briefing: What to look out for in European World Cup play-offs

Strategic angle: The World Cup play-offs start on Thursday with four European spaces up for grabs for this summer's tournament.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Benn wants Garcia fight in UK stadium next after Prograis

Strategic angle: Conor Benn aims for a world title shot following his bout with Regis Prograis.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Doc says Giannis progressing but not yet healthy

Strategic angle: Bucks coach Doc Rivers provides an update on Giannis Antetokounmpo's recovery from a knee injury.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: OKC's Williams clears another test in 2nd game

Strategic angle: The Thunder are being conservative with Jalen Williams' minutes as he works his way back into form following a hamstring injury that forced him to miss the past two months.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Fried's gem lifts Yanks despite Judge's 4-K opener

Strategic angle: Max Fried allowed just two hits in 6 1/3 scoreless innings, leading the Yankees to a 7-0 victory over the Giants.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Arizona's Lloyd brushes off UNC job speculation

Strategic angle: Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd focuses on his team amid rumors linking him to the North Carolina vacancy.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Padres' Darvish to Restricted List Amid Elbow Rehab

Strategic angle: Pitcher Yu Darvish was placed on the restricted list as he recovers from elbow surgery, potentially freeing up payroll space for the Padres.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Brown-led Celts hand Thunder first loss in month

Strategic angle: Jaylen Brown scored 14 of his 31 points in a pivotal third quarter, leading the Boston Celtics to victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Embiid, George lead 76ers past Bulls in return

Strategic angle: Joel Embiid scored 35 points in his return to the lineup from injury, while Paul George had 28 points in his first game since serving a 25-game suspension.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Fantasy Baseball Opening Day Preview: Biggest questions and answers for all 30 teams

Chris Towers unveils what matters most as the 2026 season begins

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Barry Bonds shares how close he was to signing with Yankees

Strategic angle: MLB's home run king explained how he ultimately landed with the Giants instead of the Yankees ahead of the 1993 season.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Follow live: Yankees, Giants face off in season opener

Strategic angle: Catch the action as the Yankees and Giants kick off their seasons in a thrilling matchup.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: 'A lot of downside, but not a lot of upside': The balancing act facing Jayson Tatum and the Celtics

Strategic angle: Boston and its superstar wing represent perhaps the biggest wild card of the 2026 NBA playoffs.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: NBA Power Rankings: The Thunder reign while East teams rise

Strategic angle: Where our NBA insiders ranked all 30 teams as the regular season reaches the home stretch.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Ranking all 32 NFL free agency classes: Which teams most improved their rosters?

Strategic angle: How did all 32 NFL teams fare in March, taking into account free agent signings, trades, extensions and departures? We stacked each class.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Browns and Myles Garrett Modify Contract Language

Strategic angle: The Browns and NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett have updated the terms of his contract, now officially recognized.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Tate doesn't run 'overvalued' 40 at OSU pro day

Strategic angle: Receiver Carnell Tate elected not to improve on his 40-yard dash time, citing its overvaluation.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Silver: NBA ready to combat tanking 'full stop'

Strategic angle: NBA commissioner Adam Silver emphasizes the need for fundamental changes to the draft system to address tanking in the league.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Sources: Labor talks stop amid NFL-ref impasse

Strategic angle: Labor negotiations between the NFL and NFL Referees Association broke off earlier than scheduled this week as the sides were unable to make progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Impact of overturned ABS calls worries ex-ump

Strategic angle: Former MLB umpire Richie Garcia expresses concerns over the implications of robot umpires for human officials.

Editorial Staff Mar 25