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Briefing: Goodell backs Rooney Rule amid litigation threat

Strategic angle: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell defends the Rooney Rule as consistent with hiring laws amidst threats of legal action.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: No bond for amputee cornhole pro in murder case

Strategic angle: Dayton Webber, the quadruple amputee cornhole player who is facing murder charges, will continue to be held without bond as his case moves forward, a Maryland judge ruled.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: MLB starting pitcher rankings: Who are baseball's 11 true aces -- and who just misses the cut?

Strategic angle: Who is the sport's most dominant pitcher right now? We rank the elite, with the help of MLB scouts and execs.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Inside Eagles' 2025 friction as Jalen Hurts stands at crossroads

Strategic angle: ESPN pulls back the curtain on what's ailing a star-studded Eagles offense, one in which its QB must evolve.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Bournemouth latest: Rayan makes history on international duty

Strategic angle: Rayan achieves a remarkable milestone while representing his country.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Peters challenges Hull KR to channel emotions and end his tenure 'on a high'

Strategic angle: Willie Peters urges his Hull KR players to harness their emotions for a strong finish as he prepares to depart.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: NBA Power Rankings: What to watch over the final two weeks for all 30 teams

Strategic angle: With just a handful of matchups left for each team in the regular season, where do all 30 teams land in this week's Power Rankings?

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Brundle: I would miss Verstappen but I don't think he'll quit F1

Strategic angle: Martin Brundle expresses confidence that Max Verstappen will remain in Formula 1 as long as he has a competitive car.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Transfer Centre LIVE! 'Arsenal monitoring Leverkusen teenager Kofane'

Strategic angle: Arsenal is keeping an eye on young talent from Bayer Leverkusen.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Golf leaderboards: Augusta National Women's Amateur and more

Strategic angle: All the latest golf scores and results from around the world, including the Augusta National Women's Open and more.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Chamblee: Woods’ next chapter could be most impactful yet for future of game

Strategic angle: Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee discusses Tiger Woods' potential new role in shaping the future of golf.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Clarke's Scotland World Cup squad selection questions

Strategic angle: The countdown is on as Steve Clarke prepares to name his Scotland squad for the World Cup, with significant decisions ahead.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: County cricket to trial replacement players, including for life events

Strategic angle: Teams will be allowed to use replacement players in County Championship cricket this year to cover illness and significant life events, as well as injuries.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: WOW! Dowman's sensational goal for England U19s with run from own half!

Strategic angle: Max Dowman scored this stunning solo goal for England U19s against Portugal on Tuesday.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Italy miss out on World Cup for third straight time after shootout loss to Bosnia

The Azzurri are the first World Cup winners to miss out on three consecutive editions of the tournament.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Funniest cricket PRANKS on April Fools’ Day!

Strategic angle: Check out some of the funniest cricket pranks on April Fools' Day!

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Novelista chases a first success at Southwell

Strategic angle: We have a busy day’s racing on Wednesday with jumps action from Sedgefield and Southwell, live on Sky Sports Racing.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Old grudges return, derbies remain in Super League Rivals Round 2026

Strategic angle: Easter is on the horizon and for those who follow Super League that means one thing and one thing only... It is Rivals Round!

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Woods to miss Masters amid break from golf

Strategic angle: Tiger Woods will miss The Masters following his decision to take a break from golf after his car crash.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: ECB chief defends England regime over criticism from 'dropped' players

Strategic angle: Richard Gould attributes recent player criticism to their own exclusion from the team.

Editorial Staff Apr 1