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Woodland, amid PTSD battle, set to play Masters

Strategic angle: Gary Woodland is navigating his PTSD while preparing for the prestigious Masters tournament at Augusta National.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Sources: UNC to hire Malone as new hoops coach

North Carolina intends to hire former longtime NBA coach Michael Malone as the school's next basketball coach, sources told ESPN.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Romanian football great Mircea Lucescu dies at age 80, Bucharest hospital says

Strategic angle: Lucescu had a lengthy coaching career and was in his second spell with the Romanian national team until stepping down last Thursday after falling ill during training.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Rory 'much more relaxed' at Masters after '25 win

Strategic angle: Golf star Rory McIlroy expresses a newfound calmness as he prepares for the Masters following his victory last year.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Staley talks to Geno, wants focus on growing game

Strategic angle: South Carolina coach Dawn Staley addresses the controversy following her midcourt argument with UConn's Geno Auriemma.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Serrano to defend titles vs. Hanson at MVPW-03

Strategic angle: Amanda Serrano will return to the ring and defend her featherweight titles against Germany's Cheyenne Hanson as part of MVPW-03 on May 30 in El Paso, Texas.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Fab 40: WOW Veteran Neuer stops Madrid on MVP night

Vincent Kompany said he's "impressed every day" by Manuel Neuer after the veteran goalkeeper made nine saves in Bayern Munich's 2-1 Champions League win over Real Madrid on Tuesday.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Rahm expects resolution over Ryder Cup future - 'We're going to work it out!'

Strategic angle: Jon Rahm insists he is confident of being able to negotiate an agreement with the DP World Tour that would keep him eligible to feature for Europe’s Ryder Cup team.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Duke faves, Michigan next in '27 hoops title odds

Strategic angle: Duke is favored to win the 2027 men's basketball national championship, with Michigan following closely behind.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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🏀 Men's Pain Index: Ranking every tourney loss

Strategic angle: Some losses are understandable in the NCAA tournament. Others will haunt us forever (see: Duke). We rank them all.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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USMNT's Agyemang (Achilles tendon) out of WC

Strategic angle: United States international Patrick Agyemang will miss his home World Cup after suffering a serious Achilles tendon injury.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Way-Too-Early Top 25: Ranking the best teams for next season, now

Strategic angle: The 2026 men's hoops champion has been crowned. We're rolling right into ranking next season's best teams -- with a few new rules.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Celtic to host Hearts on final day as post-split fixtures revealed

Strategic angle: Celtic will host Hearts in a potential title decider on the final day of the season.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Hamilton and Kim Kardashian go viral in high-speed Tokyo Drift style video!

Strategic angle: Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian have caught the eye on social media after posting this Tokyo Drift style video!

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Boulter suffers first-round exit to Ruse in Austria

Strategic angle: Highlights of Katie Boulter against Elena-Gabriela Ruse from the Upper Austria Ladies Linz Open.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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'Breaking records, smashing ceilings' - Will Red Roses make more history at Six Nations?

Strategic angle: England's Sadia Kabeya and Marlie Packer speak about whether they can become the first England team to back up a World Cup with Six Nations triumph. Watch ‘England, Meet England’, co-created with O2, on ITV April 9

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Brundle: Russell needs to treat Antonelli like peak Hamilton

Strategic angle: George Russell must treat his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli like "Lewis Hamilton in his peak" amid a developing title battle between the pair, according to Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Robson's 'Brutal' London Marathon Training Journey

Strategic angle: Sky Sports Tennis' Laura Robson prepares for the London Marathon after intense training across three cities.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Lawes to join Sale Sharks as he opens door for England return

Strategic angle: This was supposed to be where Courtney Lawes ended his 20-year playing career.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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McIlroy's Masters dinner: What is on the menu, who attends and who pays?!

Strategic angle: Rory McIlroy previously called adding to his major tally the "final piece of the puzzle", with that win now allowing him to sit at the head of a special golfing dinner table ahead of his Masters title defence.

editorial-staff Apr 7