Briefing: Geno Apologizes to South Carolina for Outburst
Strategic angle: UConn coach Geno Auriemma expresses regret after emotional incident during Women's Final Four.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
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Briefing: Parker calls HOF enshrinement 'truly special'
Strategic angle: Candace Parker reflects on her upcoming induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame alongside other basketball legends.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Towns held out with elbow injury; Knicks rout Bulls
Strategic angle: Karl-Anthony Towns took part in the Knicks' pregame warmups but was ultimately held out of Friday's game against the Bulls due to a right elbow impingement.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: NBA Investigates Bucks Over Giannis' Health Management
Strategic angle: Concerns arise as Giannis Antetokounmpo claims he is healthy but being held out of games.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Did Malik Willis feel 'tricked' by Dolphins after Jaylen Waddle trade?
Strategic angle: Top takeaways from what the Dolphins said in Arizona, including Willis' fit and plans for Chop Robinson.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: How UConn-Illinois, Arizona-Michigan will be decided in men's Final Four
Strategic angle: The road ends in Indianapolis. ESPN's college basketball experts break down keys to the national semifinals.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Latest NBA buzz: What we know about Luka's hamstring injury
Strategic angle: Here's what league insiders are talking about behind the scenes, including when Doncic might be to return from his latest injury.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Mavs' Flagg, 19, is youngest with 50-point game
Strategic angle: Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg became the youngest player in NBA history to have a 50-point game, scoring 51 in a loss to the Magic.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: How to bet the men's basketball semifinals
Strategic angle: Will the Illini get revenge for the loss to UConn back in November? Is the total too high in the late game?
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: UCLA grinds out sloppy win, reaches 1st title game
Strategic angle: It wasn't pretty, but UCLA survived 23 turnovers and held off a late surge from Texas to pull out a 51-44 win.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Bucks under investigation as Giannis speaks out, but the messaging doesn't add up
Strategic angle: The NBA is investigating Milwaukee's handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo's status, but his public push to return doesn't fully align with the reality of the Bucks' position or his own long-term leverage.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Football rally in Peru leaves one dead and dozens injured
Hundreds of Alianza Lima fans had gathered for a pregame rally ahead of a match against local rivals Universitario de Deportes.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: How former Liverpool prospect found love for football again
Strategic angle: After 18 years at Liverpool, Tyler Morton tells BBC Sport how moving to Lyon in the summer has helped him fall back in love with football.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Rudoni returns with a double as Coventry move closer to promotion
Strategic angle: Coventry City moved a step closer to the Premier League with a pulsating 3-2 win over Derby as Jack Rudoni scored twice on his return from injury.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Today on Sky Sports Racing: Calimystic chases hat-trick at Newton Abbot
Strategic angle: We have a busy day’s racing on Saturday with action from Newton Abbot and Wolverhampton, live on Sky Sports Racing.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
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
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
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
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
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