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Briefing: Enthusiastic Benge 'blacked out' after HR in debut

Strategic angle: Mets rookie Carson Benge said he 'blacked out' while rounding the bases after his first home run in his major league debut.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Iowa beats Nebraska, makes 1st Elite 8 since '87

Strategic angle: Ninth-seeded Iowa continued its unpredictable NCAA tournament run under first-year coach Ben McCollum, beating Nebraska 77-71 in a South Region semifinal.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Phils' Bohm accuses parents of siphoning money

Strategic angle: Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has sued his parents for millions, claiming they mismanaged his finances.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Kaufman-Renn's tip-in sends Purdue into Elite 8

Strategic angle: Trey Kaufman-Renn tipped in a bucket with 0.7 seconds left, giving Purdue a 79-77 win over Texas in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Follow live: 11-seed Texas, 2-seed Purdue in close contest for spot in Elite Eight

Strategic angle: Watch the thrilling matchup as Texas and Purdue battle for a place in the Elite Eight.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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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.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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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