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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

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Briefing: NCAA Tournament 2026 bracket picks, best upsets, Cinderella teams: Model simulates March Madness 10,000 times

Strategic angle: SportsLine's college basketball model has called 25 first-round NCAA Tournament upsets by double-digit seeds.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Prairie View A&M vs. Lehigh odds, prediction, time: 2026 First Four picks from proven model

Strategic angle: SportsLine's model simulated Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. Lehigh Mountain Hawks and revealed its picks for this First Four 2026 matchup on Wednesday.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: NCAA bracket predictions: Model gives out surprising March Madness 2026 tournament picks

Strategic angle: SportsLine's model nailed 12 of the teams in the Sweet 16 last season and simulated the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket 10,000 times.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: WNBA, union agree in principle to new CBA terms

Strategic angle: After a prolonged labor battle, the WNBA and players' union have reached a tentative agreement just before the league's 30th season.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: U.S. laments another WBC loss as star offense lags

Strategic angle: Team USA, boasting one of the most talented rosters ever assembled, failed to live up to its billing Tuesday night and could only watch as Venezuela celebrated its first World Baseball Classic championship.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Morocco declared AFCON 2025 winners after CAF overturns final defeat to Senegal

Strategic angle: Morocco has been awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title following a decision by the Confederation of African Football's appeal board.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Have Liverpool lost 'chaotic' edge that made them so feared?

Strategic angle: BBC Sport's Umir Irfan looks at why Liverpool have struggled to replicate last season's title-winning form.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Dubai withdrawal criticism ridiculous - Sabalenka

Strategic angle: World number one Aryna Sabalenka dismisses criticism of her late withdrawal from the Dubai Championships.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Barnwell: The Broncos are all-in, and the Dolphins are all-out ... but does either strategy make sense?

Strategic angle: Denver traded its first-round pick to Miami for Jaylen Waddle. Are the Broncos legit Super Bowl contenders? Are the Dolphins rebuilding in a smart way?

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: The 'anti-Lamine' backed to be one of best in world

Strategic angle: Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall renews hostilities with Barcelona star Lamine Yamal, with Kieran Trippier praising his potential.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: 'Enough is enough!' - Ferrari insist no more changes to F1 start rules

Strategic angle: Ferrari team boss Frederic Vasseur believes it has got to the point where 'enough is enough' in terms of changing Formula 1's race-start procedure.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Today on Sky Sports Racing: Knockamore and Despereaux clash at Hereford

Strategic angle: The Sky Sports Racing cameras head to Hereford on Wednesday afternoon, with all seven races live from 2pm.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Howard checks last box with first NCAAT win

Strategic angle: Howard held off a late surge from UMBC to earn the first NCAA tournament victory in program history, an 86-83 decision in the First Four on Tuesday night.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Minnesota fires women's hockey coach Frost

Strategic angle: Minnesota dismissed women's hockey coach Brad Frost on Tuesday after 19 seasons, a decade since the program's last national championship.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Texas marches on thanks to Mark's late winner

Strategic angle: Tramon Mark hit a fadeaway jumper from just inside the 3-point line with 1.1 seconds left, and Texas survived a late rally to beat NC State 68-66 on Tuesday night in a First Four matchup.

Editorial Staff Mar 18