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Briefing: Predictions: Men's tourney Cinderellas, more

Strategic angle: There was one clear favorite among the 25 coaches polled. Here are their takes on seven contenders and more.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Liverpool to face PSG in Champions League quarter-finals after Galatasaray rout

Strategic angle: Liverpool stormed into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League with a 4-0 win over Galatasaray, setting up a clash with holders Paris Saint-Germain.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Ex-CSUB Assistant to Face Trial in Pimping Case

Strategic angle: Kevin Mays, a former Cal State Bakersfield assistant basketball coach, is set to stand trial after a judge found sufficient evidence against him.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Ex-Bengals, Cowboys LB Wilson retires at 29

Strategic angle: Former Bengals and Cowboys linebacker Logan Wilson announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Hilton, 4-time Pro Bowl receiver with Colts, retires

Strategic angle: T.Y. Hilton announces his retirement after a successful NFL career spanning 10 seasons.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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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