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Briefing: LeBron's 6 dunks key Lakers' 7th straight win

Strategic angle: LeBron James put on a show Wednesday night in Houston as the Lakers matched their winning streak to a season-best seven games.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Enfield denies misleading NCAA on Edwards' injury

Strategic angle: SMU coach Andy Enfield clarifies the situation regarding B.J. Edwards' absence in the First Four matchup.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Kerr to the point: Dubs 'going to be in the play-in'

Strategic angle: Warriors coach Steve Kerr acknowledges the team's struggles as they approach the end of the regular season.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: The Man Utd prodigy still too young to play senior football

Strategic angle: At 15, Manchester United's JJ Gabriel is too young to play in the Premier League but he is already showing clear signs he is a huge talent.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Giannis Antetokounmpo Rejects Bucks' Shutdown Proposal

Strategic angle: Despite the Bucks' intentions to rest him for the season, Giannis is determined to return to the court.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: LeBron says no interest in Vegas expansion bid

Strategic angle: LeBron James has decided against pursuing ownership in a potential NBA franchise in Las Vegas.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Other shoe drops: Caruso T'd up for desperate D

Strategic angle: Thunder guard Alex Caruso was called for goaltending and a technical foul for an illegal defensive move after he swatted away a layup attempt with his shoe.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: 2026 March Madness bracket expert picks: Picking all 63 NCAA Tournament games and why each team could win

Strategic angle: Here's who will win each game of the 2026 NCAA Tournament - and why each team could come out on top

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Liverpool set up PSG clash in Champions League quarter-finals

Strategic angle: PSG and Liverpool will face each other in the Champions League for the second consecutive year, this time in the quarter-finals.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Miami (Ohio) gets first tourney win since 1999

Strategic angle: Miami (Ohio) beat SMU on Wednesday night in the First Four for its first NCAA tournament victory in 27 years.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Sources: WNBA cap set to top $10M by end of CBA

Strategic angle: The projected salary cap under the pending WNBA collective bargaining agreement is set to exceed $10 million by the end of the agreement, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Make your picks now

Strategic angle: Like favorites? Pick one as your champ

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Pistons' Cunningham leaves win with back spasms

Strategic angle: Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, a top contender for this season's NBA MVP, exited the game against the Wizards due to back spasms.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Follow live: Miami (OH), SMU face off in First Four

Strategic angle: Catch the live updates as Miami (OH) takes on SMU in the First Four matchup.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Messi scores 900th goal, but Miami exits CCC

Strategic angle: Lionel Messi became just the second men's player in history to score 900 goals in official matches after scoring in Inter Miami's Concacaf Champions Cup clash with Nashville SC.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Prairie View A&M's run continues in First Four win

Strategic angle: Prairie View A&M earns its first NCAA tournament victory with a 67-55 triumph over Lehigh.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: R.I. team wins state title after tragic rink shooting

Strategic angle: The R.I. high school hockey team that faced a mass shooting during a game triumphs with a state championship.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Browns Signing Former Bills DE Epenesa

Strategic angle: Defensive end AJ Epenesa is signing a one-year deal with the Browns worth up to $5 million.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Bucs GM Licht not 'betrayed' by Evans' departure

Strategic angle: Bucs GM Jason Licht acknowledges Mike Evans' right to choose his future with the Niners.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: NFL to consider 5-year window for pick trades

Strategic angle: The Browns are proposing a rule change that would allow NFL teams to trade draft picks five years into the future instead of three.

Editorial Staff Mar 19