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Briefing: NFL Laying Groundwork to Hire Replacement Refs

Strategic angle: The NFL is preparing to hire replacement officials if a new agreement with the NFL Referees Association isn't reached.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Rory spares no expense with Masters dinner menu

Strategic angle: Rory McIlroy hosts this year's Champions Dinner at the Masters, featuring a lavish menu.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: USC lands 3rd McDonald's All American for 2026

Strategic angle: Top-five senior Christian Collins announced his commitment to USC on Wednesday, giving the Trojans their third McDonald's All American in the 2026 class.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Eagles Acquire QB Andy Dalton from Panthers

Strategic angle: In a surprising move, the Eagles have traded for veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, sending a future seventh-round pick to the Panthers.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Duke likely without Ngongba for tourney opener

Strategic angle: Duke will open the NCAA tournament Thursday without big man Patrick Ngongba, who continues to recover from a foot injury.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: HOF won't give puck to Hughes: Not his to own

Strategic angle: The Hockey Hall of Fame has decided against giving Jack Hughes the puck from his gold-medal-winning goal at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: From Peter Suder to Cameron Boozer: Ranking the top 50 players in men's March Madness

Strategic angle: From mid-major leaders to national superstars, here's who could impact their teams' NCAA tournament runs.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: 10 vs. 7 upset rankings: Saint Mary's least likely NCAA Tournament No. 7 seed to lose, but here's who could

Strategic angle: A No. 10 seed has beaten a No. 7 seed in each of the last 17 NCAA Tournaments, and here's who's most likely to do so this year.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Louisville to be without star Brown against USF

Strategic angle: Louisville star freshman Mikel Brown Jr. is out for the Cardinals' first-round game against South Florida, the school announced Wednesday.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: UConn's Strong, Fudd headline AP All-Americans

Strategic angle: UConn's Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd lead the prestigious AP All-America team alongside standout players from other top universities.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: NBA Power Rankings: Sixth men, rookies and unsung heroes for all 30 teams

Strategic angle: From rookies, veterans and Sixth Man of the Year candidates, NBA insiders break down each team's unsung hero this season.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: 2026 NBA playoff picture: Standings, tiebreakers, projections as Thunder clinch playoff berth

Strategic angle: With less than a month to go before the start of the 2026 NBA playoffs, here's where things stand.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Takeaways from opening week of NFL free agency: Biggest signings, losses for all 32 teams

Strategic angle: Let's break down the main free agency signings, latest buzz on moves and biggest remaining questions for every team.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Crosby: I was 'livid' when Ravens nixed trade

Strategic angle: Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby expressed his frustration over the Ravens' decision to cancel a trade deal.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: NFLPA elects former OL Tretter as next director

Strategic angle: The NFLPA has elected former union chief strategy officer and retired Cleveland Browns offensive lineman JC Tretter as its next executive director.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Sources: Dolphins star Achane off-limits in trade

Strategic angle: The Dolphins have informed inquiring teams that De'Von Achane is not available in a trade, sources told ESPN.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Ex-reality TV star Holmes repeats Iditarod win

Strategic angle: Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes cruised to a victory in the Iditarod, becoming the third competitor in the race's history to repeat a win.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Tiger 'working,' but Masters status still unclear

Strategic angle: Tiger Woods remained mum on his playing status for next month's Masters, telling reporters after the TGL semifinals that his health continues to be up and down.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Trucks driver parked for mocking IndyCar racer

Strategic angle: NASCAR driver Daniel Dye faces suspension for inappropriate behavior during a livestream.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Biggest questions, projections and more: Storylines to watch ahead of NBA playoffs

Strategic angle: Our NBA Insiders answer the biggest questions facing contenders in the East and West as the regular season winds to a close.

Editorial Staff Mar 18