Sports Briefing: Draymond: Hated and loved Wemby's MVP case Strategic angle: Warriors forward Draymond Green expressed mixed feelings about Victor Wembanyama's MVP self-promotion. Editorial Staff Mar 26
Sports Briefing: Will there be an upset? Northern Ireland plan to stun Italy Strategic angle: Manager Michael O'Neill says Northern Ireland's young side will play without fear in Thursday's World Cup play-off against Italy. Editorial Staff Mar 26
Sports Briefing: Is Saka's form becoming a worry for Arsenal? Strategic angle: Are there worries about how Arsenal's reliance on Bukayo Saka are having an impact on his form? Editorial Staff Mar 26
Sports Briefing: Murray drops 53, Jokic nearly has 20-20-20 game Strategic angle: Jamal Murray scored 53 points and Nikola Jokic had a near triple-double as the Nuggets defeated the Mavericks. Editorial Staff Mar 26
Sports 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
Sports 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
Sports 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
Sports 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
Sports 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
Sports 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
Sports 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
Sports 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
Sports 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
Sports 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
Sports 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
Sports 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
Sports 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
Sports 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
Sports 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
Sports 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