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Briefing: Wonnum joins Lions after 2-year Panthers stint

Strategic angle: Free agent defensive end D.J. Wonnum signs a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions.

Briefing: Wolves' Edwards to miss time with knee soreness

Strategic angle: Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards underwent an MRI on his right knee that revealed inflammation, and he will be reevaluated in 1-2 weeks.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Pippen, Aldama have season-ending surgery

Strategic angle: Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and forward Santi Aldama will miss the rest of the season after each had surgery on Tuesday.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Closer Miller available for Team USA in WBC final

Strategic angle: All-Star closer Mason Miller will be available for Team USA in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic vs. Venezuela, manager Mark DeRosa said.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Morocco given AFCON title after Senegal 'forfeit'

Strategic angle: Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by appeals judges that overturned Senegal's victory in a chaotic final in January.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Poch made exception for 'special talent' Reyna

Strategic angle: United States manager Mauricio Pochettino praises Gio Reyna's unique abilities despite limited club play.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: USA or Venezuela? Predictions, keys to the game for the WBC final

Strategic angle: Who will win Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game? We have you covered with predictions, live updates and takeaways.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Hughes wants his golden goal puck back from HOF

Strategic angle: Jack Hughes expresses desire to reclaim his gold-medal-winning puck displayed at the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Colts ink Notre Dame hooper Towt as TE prospect

Strategic angle: Carson Towt, a 6-foot-8, 250 pound forward on Notre Dame's basketball team this season, has signed with the Indianapolis Colts as a tight end prospect.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Source: Broncos get Waddle in deal with Dolphins

Strategic angle: The Broncos are trading for Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in exchange for first-, third- and fourth-round picks in this year's draft.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Why the addition of Jaylen Waddle could be what Bo Nix, Broncos' offense need

Strategic angle: Waddle's ability to get open, especially on hook, pivot and crossing routes, plays perfectly to Nix's strengths.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Cops: Bama's Holloway had 2.1 pounds of pot

Strategic angle: Authorities found 2.1 pounds of marijuana in Alabama star Aden Holloway's apartment during a felony drug possession arrest.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Brees, Shough take in Savannah Bananas

Strategic angle: Brees and Shough made appearances during the Savannah Bananas exhibition games at the Caesars Superdome, the home of the Saints.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Eagles land speedy ex-Chiefs WR Brown

Strategic angle: The Eagles and receiver Hollywood Brown agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth up to $6.5 million.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Texans to add Teller to rebuilt O-line

Strategic angle: The Texans have agreed to a two-year deal with Wyatt Teller, enhancing their offensive line.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Boozer among freshmen on All-America 1st team

Strategic angle: Duke forward Cameron Boozer is a unanimous first-team All-American in college basketball in voting released by The Associated Press.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Pulisic, McKennie headline March USMNT roster

Strategic angle: AC Milan attacker Christian Pulisic, Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie and Crystal Palace center back Chris Richards headline the 27-player roster named by United States men's national manager Mauricio Pochettino for the upcoming internation

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: U-M's Whittingham looks to refine QB Underwood

Strategic angle: In his first year at Michigan, coach Kyle Whittingham aims to develop sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood into a top-tier player.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: USMNT roster: Gio Reyna included despite 29 minutes of club action; Tyler Adams misses out due to injury

Strategic angle: Here are the American players called up for the friendlies against Belgium and Portugal in Atlanta.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Giant Killers: Identifying men's tourney upsets

Strategic angle: Which double-digit seeds have the highest potential to advance to the second round? Here's what ESPN's BPI says.

Editorial Staff Mar 17