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

Strategic angle: ESPN reporters are on-site across the country with real-time updates from the 2026 NCAA tournament.

Briefing: Amid scandal, CSUB eyes USC's Lee, sources say

Strategic angle: Cal State Bakersfield is reportedly looking to hire USC assistant Todd Lee as its next head coach following the departure of Rod Barnes.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Dual MVP gold Judge, Ohtani card sells for $2.16M

Strategic angle: A rare 1-of-1 signed card featuring Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani fetches a record price.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Tuskegee coach files suit vs. Morehouse, officers

Strategic angle: Tuskegee basketball coach Benjy Taylor has filed a $1 million federal lawsuit against two police officers and Morehouse College stemming from his postgame detainment on Jan. 31.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Georgia Tech Finalizing Deal to Hire Troy's Scott Cross as Head Coach

Strategic angle: Sources indicate that Georgia Tech is set to appoint Troy's Scott Cross as the new men's basketball head coach.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Rodman to be inducted in WWE HOF, sources say

Strategic angle: Basketball Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman will be honored for his contributions to wrestling during the Monday night wars.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: 2026 March Madness TV schedule for first round: Tip times, announcers, where to watch NCAA Tournament games

Strategic angle: The complete TV and streaming schedule for the conclusion of the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Liverpool 'disgusted' by racist abuse towards Konate

Strategic angle: Liverpool say they are "appalled and disgusted" by racist abuse directed towards defender Ibrahima Konate on social media.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: 'They're not even close': Why a Giannis trade might be even more complicated this summer

Strategic angle: As the Giannis trade watch enters another offseason, a rare ownership structure and financial turmoil have left opposing teams wondering: Who's in charge here?

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Women's March Madness 2026: NCAA Tournament bracket, schedule, dates and times

Strategic angle: Here's everything to know about the 2026 women's NCAA Tournament after the bracket as March Madness gets started.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Uncapped Garner and Steele in 35-man England squad

Strategic angle: Everton midfielder James Garner and Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele are named by Thomas Tuchel in an expanded 35-man England squad.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Trent omitted from huge 35-man England squad as Maguire and Mainoo return

Strategic angle: Trent Alexander-Arnold was the big omission from England's huge 35-man squad as Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo were called up for the first time under Thomas Tuchel.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Have your say! Your top 10 Premier League players right now...

Strategic angle: Join the conversation and share your opinions on the best players in the Premier League.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Seven uncapped players in new-era Red Roses squad

Strategic angle: Head coach John Mitchell includes a clutch of new faces in England's Women's Six Nations squad as he aims to build on September's Rugby World Cup triumph.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: GB's Jones beats childhood hero Williams as Swiatek stunned

Strategic angle: Britain's Fran Jones says it "means everything" after defeating her childhood hero Venus Williams in the first round of the Miami Open.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Has Rosenior made his goalkeeping problem worse?

Strategic angle: Increased scrutiny surrounds Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior over his decision not to name a first-choice goalkeeper.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: NYU's 91-game win streak ends in D-III Final Four

Strategic angle: Two-time defending champion NYU lost 60-52 to Scranton, marking the end of their impressive 91-game winning streak.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: My plan to overhaul academy system

Strategic angle: Tony Pulis on why more should be done to help youngsters in the academy system, especially the majority who do not make it as professionals.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Lyon crash out of Europa League

Strategic angle: Lyon eliminated after a 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo in the second leg of the round of 16.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: BYU's Dybantsa to mull future in upcoming weeks

Strategic angle: BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa said he expects to decide on his playing future in the 'next couple of weeks.'

Editorial Staff Mar 20