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Briefing: NFL to consider rule tweaks for replacement refs

Strategic angle: The NFL competition committee has finalized a series of wide-ranging rule change proposals to account for the growing possibility of a work stoppage amid tense collective bargaining negotiations with the NFL Referees Association.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: WNBA season may run to Nov. 21 under new CBA

Strategic angle: The WNBA is extending its season end date to accommodate players under a new collective bargaining agreement.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Falcons Improve RB Depth, Add Robinson

Strategic angle: The Falcons have reached a one-year, $2.5 million deal with running back Brian Robinson.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Gambling addiction suit targets NFL, sportsbooks

Strategic angle: The NFL, its data partner Genius Sports, and sportsbooks FanDuel and DraftKings have been named as defendants in a gambling addiction lawsuit filed Tuesday in a Pennsylvania state court.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Wemby states MVP case: Want to leave no debate

Strategic angle: Victor Wembanyama is making it clear: He wants to win the NBA's MVP Award this season.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: LB David retires as one of Bucs' all-time greats

Strategic angle: Linebacker Lavonte David announced his retirement Tuesday after a 14-year career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: McCarthy: Rodgers reunion would be 'great story'

Strategic angle: Mike McCarthy expressed that a reunion with Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh would be a compelling narrative.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Tua: 'Got to play better' to become Falcons' QB1

Strategic angle: Former Dolphin Tua Tagovailoa emphasizes the need for improvement to secure the starting quarterback position with the Atlanta Falcons.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Hurley asks rival fans to join forces in Sweet 16

Strategic angle: Coach Dan Hurley is pleading for rival UConn and St. John's fans to rally together -- for one night -- and root for each other in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: With baby coming, Scheffler exits Houston Open

Strategic angle: Scottie Scheffler withdrew from the Houston Open due to his wife's impending childbirth.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Arkansas' Acuff lands historic Reebok shoe deal

Strategic angle: Arkansas star Darius Acuff Jr. becomes the first NCAA men's athlete to secure a signature shoe with a major U.S. brand while still in college.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Shiffrin's slalom win puts her in line for WC title

Strategic angle: Mikaela Shiffrin won slalom Tuesday, but the World Cup overall title will be decided in the season-ending race Wednesday.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Meet the 'Tokyo Toe' -- the NFL draft's most interesting kicker prospect

Strategic angle: After learning how to kick and teaching himself English, Kansei Matsuzawa's dream is nearing reality.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Patriots release Dobbs, making DeVito new QB2

Strategic angle: The Patriots released quarterback Joshua Dobbs on Monday.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Jeremiyah Love landing spots: Where will 2026 NFL Draft's top RB go? Somewhere in top 10 after his pro day?

Strategic angle: Love led college football in rushing TD (35) and scrimmage TD (40) across his last two seasons at Notre Dame.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: ‘A historic moment’ – What England can expect at their Kansas City base

Strategic angle: With just a few months to go until the start of the 2026 World Cup, England will soon be travelling to the USA to begin a campaign that sees them as one of the favourites to lift the trophy for the first time since 1966.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Complaint filed over World Cup ticket prices

Strategic angle: The Football Supporters' Association files a formal complaint against Fifa over "excessive ticket prices" and "unfair purchasing conditions" for the World Cup.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Merson: Arsenal will still win the title this season - but only that

Strategic angle: Sky Sports' Paul Merson believes Arsenal will still win the Premier League this season despite their Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: PSG Request to Move League Match Before Liverpool Tie

Strategic angle: PSG ask to postpone their Ligue 1 game against title rivals Lens which is sandwiched between the two legs of their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Has the Newey Aston Martin team boss project failed? F1 Q&A

Strategic angle: BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions before the Japanese Grand Prix.

Editorial Staff Mar 24