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Briefing: 'Difference maker': Griffin dazzles in Pirates debut

Strategic angle: Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin made his major league debut and hit an RBI double as Pittsburgh beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 in its home opener at PNC Park.

Editorial Staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Executive order: Athletes get 5 years, 1 transfer

Strategic angle: An executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Friday aims to limit NCAA athletes to a five-year playing window and how often they can transfer between schools.

Editorial Staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Geno confronts Staley, rips 'ridiculous' refs in loss

Strategic angle: UConn's Geno Auriemma criticized officiating and clashed with Dawn Staley during a tense Final Four matchup.

Editorial Staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Jags sign DE Walker to 4-year, $110M extension

Strategic angle: The Jaguars secured defensive end Travon Walker with a lucrative contract extension.

Editorial Staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Blazers' new owner urging shift to bigger goals

Strategic angle: New Blazers owner Tom Dundon emphasizes a transition from developing young talent to pursuing championship aspirations.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Main Street regional network to cease operations

Strategic angle: Main Street Sports Group, the flailing regional sports network, has informed NBA and NHL teams it will cease operations at end of their respective seasons.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: 🏀 Scouts on draft: Is Peterson or Dybantsa No. 1?

Strategic angle: Fit over talent? Versatility over production? NBA scouts and execs break down the conversations happening at the top of the draft.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Not a multitasker: Lloyd focused on Zona, not UNC

Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd emphasizes his commitment to the Wildcats amid speculation about the North Carolina coaching position.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Boozer fifth freshman to win AP Player of Year

Strategic angle: Cameron Boozer is The Associated Press men's college basketball national Player of the Year, becoming only the fifth freshman to earn the honor.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Fire make Carleton top WNBA expansion draft pick

Strategic angle: Unrestricted free agent Bridget Carleton was selected by the Portland Fire as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA expansion draft Friday.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Tide's Holloway to enroll in fall, aims to play again

Strategic angle: Alabama's Aden Holloway plans to return to classes and hopes to rejoin the team after a recent legal setback.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Brannagan penalty earns relegation-threatened Oxford point with Hull

Strategic angle: Cameron Brannagan's penalty secured a crucial point for Oxford United in their fight against relegation.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Dubois and Harper clash again: 'She's weaker than I imagined'

Strategic angle: Caroline Dubois vows to knock out Terri Harper in their upcoming match, but Harper warns of potential problems.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Portsmouth earn late draw at Norwich to boost survival hopes

Strategic angle: Portsmouth put a desperate run of form behind them to boost their hopes of Championship survival with a gritty 1-1 draw at an in-form Norwich side.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Wrexham into play-off spots after fight back at WBA

Strategic angle: Wrexham staged a dramatic second-half recovery to draw 2-2 at West Brom and move into the Championship play-off places.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Draft prospects with true Round 1 grade: The 12 clear first-rounders

Strategic angle: We'll see 32 picks in Round 1, but who actually earned the right to be there?

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Latest NFL draft buzz: What we're hearing on Jermod McCoy's pro day, the QB3 debate

Strategic angle: How did the Tennessee CB perform at his pro day? Who is the third-best QB in this class? Our draft experts weigh in with new intel three weeks out.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Sources: TCU, Dykes reach multiyear extension

Strategic angle: Sonny Dykes, who has gone 36-17 in four seasons as TCU coach, has agreed to a multiyear extension, sources told ESPN.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Two-time All-Pro, 2019 DPOY Gilmore retiring

Strategic angle: Two-time All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore announced his retirement from the NFL.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Coburn double haunts former club to propel Milwall into SECOND!

Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship game between Middlesbrough and Millwall.

Editorial Staff Apr 3