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Briefing: McGonigle lives up to hype with 4 hits in debut

Strategic angle: Rookie Kevin McGonigle shines on Opening Day with four hits, including a two-run double.

Briefing: Misiorowski, Brewers tie MLB record with 20 K's

Strategic angle: Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski and four relievers buried the White Sox in an avalanche of 20 strikeouts, the first time a team has recorded that many in nine innings on Opening Day.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Lawsuit accuses sportsbooks of addictive tech use

Strategic angle: A lawsuit against DraftKings and FanDuel accuses the sportsbooks of using addictive technology and features to keep customers betting.

editorial-staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Tonali, Keane goals send Italy to WC playoff final

Strategic angle: Italy secures a spot in the World Cup playoff final with goals from Tonali and Keane.

editorial-staff Mar 26

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Briefing: UCLA's Close sounds alarm on coaching burden

Strategic angle: UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close highlights the exhausting pace of collegiate sports and calls for NCAA reforms.

editorial-staff Mar 26

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Briefing: RG III Invited to Try Out for Team USA Flag Team

Strategic angle: Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III received an invitation from USA Football to two training camps starting next month in Chula Vista, California.

editorial-staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Bama's Oats on UNC job: 'No reason to leave'

Strategic angle: Alabama coach Nate Oats expresses commitment to his current role amidst speculation about other opportunities.

editorial-staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Duke's Foster game-time call against St. John's

Strategic angle: Duke guard Caleb Foster will be a game-time decision for the Blue Devils' Sweet 16 matchup against St. John's on Friday, coach Jon Scheyer said Thursday.

editorial-staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Pirates pull shaky Skenes in 1st amid OF miscues

Strategic angle: Paul Skenes recorded just two outs before being pulled from the Pirates' season opener, the shortest outing of his MLB career.

editorial-staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Hidalgo calls Blakes 'Caitlin-type of level' scorer

Strategic angle: Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo shares her insights on Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes, the nation's leading scorer.

editorial-staff Mar 26

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Briefing: IU's Cignetti rips transfer Marsh for gold cleats

Strategic angle: Indiana coach Curt Cignetti criticized Nick Marsh for his choice of footwear during spring practice.

editorial-staff Mar 26

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Briefing: 🏈 NFL draft: Biggest needs for all 32 teams

Strategic angle: Our NFL reporters listed the top three positional needs for all 32 teams ahead of April's draft, and our draft experts found non-Round 1 fits to fill them.

editorial-staff Mar 26

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Amputee Cornhole Player Faces Murder Charges

A professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee is charged with murder after a fatal shooting during an argument.

editorial-staff Mar 26

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Briefing: World Series of Poker returning to ESPN in July

Strategic angle: The World Series of Poker is returning to ESPN for the first time since 2021, with coverage of this year's main event from Las Vegas beginning July 2.

editorial-staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Brewers star OF Chourio set to miss 2-4 weeks

Strategic angle: The Brewers placed star outfielder Chourio on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured left hand.

editorial-staff Mar 26

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Briefing: LSU works to lure Wade back before firing coach

Strategic angle: LSU is finalizing a deal to bring back Will Wade, who faced significant sanctions during his previous tenure.

editorial-staff Mar 26

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Briefing: QB Simpson says he's 'absolutely' 1st-round pick

Strategic angle: Ty Simpson felt like he made a final impression at Alabama's pro day in front of NFL scouts.

editorial-staff Mar 26

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Briefing: IOC bans transgender women from Olympics

Strategic angle: Transgender women athletes are now excluded from the Olympics following a new eligibility policy by the IOC.

editorial-staff Mar 26

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Briefing: From vague non-answers to 'not true' retorts, here's how North Carolina's top candidates address search

Strategic angle: The blue blood opening in Chapel Hill has created serious buzz in the college basketball coaching world

editorial-staff Mar 26

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Briefing: MLB DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks for Thursday, March 26, include Junior Caminero

Strategic angle: SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal MLB DFS lineup advice for Opening Day on Thursday, March 26.

editorial-staff Mar 26