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Briefing: Chargers reach deal to keep versatile OL Pipkins

Strategic angle: The Chargers are bringing back veteran offensive lineman Trey Pipkins III on a two-year, $10 million deal, a source told ESPN on Tuesday.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

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Briefing: Colts, QB Jones agree to 2-year, $88M contract

Strategic angle: The Colts and quarterback Daniel Jones reached agreement Wednesday on a two-year, $88 million contract that can be worth up to $100 million.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

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Briefing: Memo: Tisches ask to move Giants stake to trusts

Strategic angle: Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch are requesting to transfer their stakes in the team to their children's trusts, according to an NFL memo.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

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Briefing: NFL Exploring Thanksgiving Eve Game

Strategic angle: The NFL is considering the addition of a game on the evening before Thanksgiving, according to sources.

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Briefing: Iran Can't Compete at World Cup, Says Sports Minister

Strategic angle: Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup is jeopardized due to recent airstrikes by the US and Israel, according to the Iranian sports minister.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

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Briefing: Rolapp envisions ambitious changes for PGA Tour

Strategic angle: CEO Brian Rolapp outlined a bold future for the PGA Tour on Wednesday, listing the possibility of relegation, a revamped schedule and match play in the playoffs among the changes being considered.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

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GA Tech fires Stoudamire after last-place finish

Georgia Tech has fired men's basketball coach Damon Stoudamire, ending his tenure at the school after three seasons.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

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Briefing: Sources: Ravens pivot, agree to add Hendrickson

Strategic angle: The Ravens have agreed to sign Trey Hendrickson, sources told ESPN, in a high-priced pivot after their canceled blockbuster trade for Maxx Crosby.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

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Briefing: Sources: Pats to release LB Jennings, save $3.8M

Strategic angle: The Patriots are set to release OLB Anfernee Jennings, sources tell ESPN, saving the team about $3.8 million against the salary cap.

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Briefing: Sources: Jets get their QB, trade for Geno Smith

Strategic angle: The Jets are trading for the Raiders' Geno Smith, reuniting the quarterback with the team that drafted him in 2013.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

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Broncos to re-sign key LB Strnad, source says

The Broncos and linebacker Justin Strnad have agreed to a three-year, $18 million contract that includes $10 million guaranteed.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

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Briefing: Avs critical of MacKinnon ejection for goalie injury

Strategic angle: The Avalanche sharply disagreed with the officials' decision to give star center Nathan MacKinnon a game misconduct for goalie interference in their 4-3 loss to the Oilers.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

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Briefing: College football returning production 2026: Returning starters for every FBS team

Strategic angle: A complete look at which FBS teams return the most starters for 2026 -- from title contenders to programs starting over.

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Briefing: History for UK sport: The Hundred Auction 2026 LIVE!

Strategic angle: Follow the live updates from the 2026 Hundred Auction, a pivotal event in UK sports history.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

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Briefing: Trump will welcome Iran at World Cup - Infantino

Strategic angle: US President Donald Trump has said Iran are 'welcome' to take part in this summer's World Cup despite the countries being at war, according to Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

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Briefing: Chelsea transfer 'like being new kid at school' - Walsh

Strategic angle: England midfielder Keira Walsh shares her struggles with adjusting to life at Chelsea after her January 2025 transfer.

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Briefing: Ravens pull plug on blockbuster Crosby trade after medical issues

Strategic angle: The Baltimore Ravens have pulled the plug on a blockbuster trade for Las Vegas Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby.

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Briefing: Barnwell makes sense of the called-off Maxx Crosby trade: What happens in the aftermath?

Strategic angle: Four days after agreeing to trade for the Raiders edge rusher, the Ravens backed out. Will he still get dealt? Which teams might be in, and who else is affected here?

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Briefing: LeBron sits out 3rd straight as Lakers beat Wolves

Strategic angle: Lakers star LeBron James remained out Tuesday night against the Timberwolves due to injuries.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

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Briefing: 🏀 NBA All-Contract Team: Playoff contenders?

Strategic angle: Could a roster built with only the best contracts in the league -- no max or rookie deals allowed -- reach the playoffs?

Editorial Staff Mar 11