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Briefing: Late flurry allows SGA to maintain 20-point run

Strategic angle: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander barely extended his record streak of games with at least 20 points to 128 during Sunday's win over the Timberwolves.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: NBA: Missed call late in Lakers-Nuggets thriller

Strategic angle: The NBA ruled that Spencer Jones had a clean strip of Austin Reaves with 9.2 seconds remaining in regulation of Saturday's Nuggets-Lakers game.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Kawhi limps off with sprained ankle in Clips' loss

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard suffered a sprained left ankle and missed the final 9:27 of Saturday night's home loss to the Kings.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Venezuela storms back to beat Italy, sets up electric World Baseball Classic finale vs. Team USA

Strategic angle: For the first time in the history of the WBC, Venezuela has made the finals

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Follow live: Venezuela, Italy go head-to-head for spot in WBC finals

Strategic angle: Watch as Venezuela and Italy compete for a place in the World Baseball Classic finals.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: How to run your 2026 March Madness pool: Play for prizes, plus create an NCAA Tournament game

Strategic angle: The CBS Sports 2026 NCAA Men's and Women's Games have returned for March Madness 2026 office pools.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: 🏀 Men's NCAA tourney: Get to know every team

Strategic angle: The men's bracket has been revealed. Here's what you need to know about every competitor for the national title.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Bettman: 'Time will tell' if Russia in '28 World Cup

Strategic angle: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman comments on the potential inclusion of Russia in the upcoming World Cup of Hockey.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Colts re-sign Alie-Cox, a key cog in rush attack

Strategic angle: The Colts have re-signed tight end Mo Alie-Cox, the team announced Monday.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Real or Not: These 8 MLB stars can reach new heights in 2026

Strategic angle: Another record for Shohei Ohtani? A 40/40 season for Juan Soto? We hand out preseason Real or Not verdicts.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: 49ers Add Kirk to Further Boost WR Spot

Strategic angle: The 49ers and wide receiver Christian Kirk have agreed to a one-year contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Ducks' Moore addresses mental health in letter

Strategic angle: Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has revealed he struggled with mental health issues associated with the pressures of major college football.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: CB Wright tops in performance-based pay in 2025

Strategic angle: Former Bears, current Jets CB Nahshon Wright earned $1.4 million in performance-based pay in 2025, the highest amount among the 25 players who earned over $1 million in performance bonuses.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Italy's Nola to start WBC semifinal vs. Venezuela

Strategic angle: Aaron Nola will take the mound for Italy in a crucial World Baseball Classic matchup against Venezuela.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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WNBPA hopeful as sides 'chip away' in CBA talks

WNBPA chief Terri Carmichael Jackson expressed optimism on Day 4 of CBA negotiations with the league.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Sources: Macario signs with Wave in record deal

Strategic angle: United States forward Catarina Macario has joined the San Diego Wave FC on what is believed to be the biggest total contract value in women's soccer history.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Tide's No. 2 scorer arrested on felony pot charge

Strategic angle: Aden Holloway, Alabama's second-leading scorer, faces legal issues ahead of NCAA tournament.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Sources: Jets trade QB Fields to Chiefs for pick

Strategic angle: The Jets have agreed to trade quarterback Justin Fields to the Chiefs, pending a physical.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Veteran CB Slay retires to 'start my new journey'

Strategic angle: Cornerback Darius Slay announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday after 13 seasons.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Butler's Matta retires from coaching with 502 wins

Strategic angle: Butler's Thad Matta, who had 502 wins and 13 NCAA tournament appearances in a career that also included stints at Xavier and Ohio State, is retiring from coaching.

Editorial Staff Mar 16