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Briefing: Nusken goal not enough as Bompastor sent off in Chelsea's WCL exit to Arsenal

Strategic angle: A dramatic final 15 minutes saw Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor sent off after Sjoeke Nusken had given the Blues late hope of a Women's Champions League quarter-final second-leg comeback against Arsenal.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Celtics net 53 in first quarter, 2 off NBA record

Strategic angle: The Boston Celtics had a first quarter like none other in their storied history Wednesday night, scoring 53 points in the opening 12 minutes of a 147-129 victory over the Miami Heat.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Grizzlies' Clarke arrested on drug, traffic charges

Strategic angle: Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was arrested Wednesday in Arkansas on charges that include speeding and possession of a controlled substance.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Sources: Rapper J. Cole to play pro hoops in China

Strategic angle: Rap megastar J. Cole has signed a contract to play in the Chinese Basketball Association with the Nanjing Monkey Kings.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: WC final tickets hit $10,990 as FIFA reopens sales

Strategic angle: The top ticket price for the World Cup final hit $10,990 as FIFA reopened sales Wednesday.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: 'I'm back where I should belong' - Littler eyes fourth nightly win in Manchester

Strategic angle: Luke Littler has warned his rivals he is "back where I should belong" at the top of the Premier League Darts table as he seeks a fourth nightly victory in the space of five weeks in Manchester.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Man Utd 'fume' at set-play failure as WCL dream ends in Munich

Strategic angle: Bayern Munich ended Manchester United's Women's Champions League dream after coming from behind to rescue a 2-1 victory at the Allianz Arena.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Sinfield on panel to advise on new England rugby league head coach

Strategic angle: Kevin Sinfield is among the interview panel to advise on the next England head coach to replace Shaun Wane, who stepped down in January.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Izzo 'seriously' eyed Suns HC job last summer

Strategic angle: Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo revealed discussions with Suns owner Mat Ishbia regarding the head coaching position.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Out like a lion: Luka ends March with 600 points

Strategic angle: Luka Doncic had his third straight 40-point game, lifting his March scoring total to 600 points and adding to a strong month for the Lakers, who finished with a 15-2 record.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Trail Blazers fined $100K for early Hansen contact

Strategic angle: The NBA penalizes the Trail Blazers for illegal contact with a draft prospect.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: NFLPA: Player safety requires trained, pro refs

Strategic angle: Player safety requires "trained, professional officials on the field," NFLPA executive director JC Tretter said in a statement amid ongoing contract negotiations.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Judge dismisses Indiana sex abuse lawsuit

Strategic angle: A federal judge ruled against former Indiana men's basketball players in a lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct by a former team physician.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Kansas coach Self to return for 2026-27 season

Strategic angle: Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self is set to return for the 2026-27 season, expressing his commitment to the team and its championship aspirations.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Sale dominates A's despite being 'sick as a dog'

Strategic angle: Shaking off an illness that hampered his velocity, Chris Sale allowed only one baserunner in six innings to lead the Braves past the Athletics.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Woods can leave U.S. for treatment, judge rules

Strategic angle: A Florida judge granted Tiger Woods' request on Wednesday to travel outside the U.S. for inpatient treatment.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Pats' Vrabel doesn't dismiss Brown trade chatter

Strategic angle: As speculation swirls, coach Mike Vrabel didn't rule out the possibility of the Patriots acquiring receiver A.J. Brown in a trade with the Eagles.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Ump Bucknor hit in face mask in Rays-Brewers

Strategic angle: In a surprising incident during the Rays-Brewers game, umpire C.B. Bucknor was struck in the face mask by a foul tip.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Sources: Pirates, top prospect Griffin talking deal

Strategic angle: The Pirates are deep into contract negotiations with minor league shortstop Konnor Griffin, who is the No. 1 prospect in MLB, sources told ESPN.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Sources: OBJ meets with Giants at NFL meetings

Strategic angle: Odell Beckham Jr. discusses potential return to the Giants during NFL's annual meetings.

Editorial Staff Apr 1