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Pistons' Cunningham nearing return from injury

Strategic angle: Cade Cunningham was upgraded to doubtful to play Monday before being ruled out, signaling the Detroit Pistons' All-Star point guard could be nearing a return with the playoffs fast approaching.

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Flagg flips ROY odds after latest 'statement' game

After putting up 45 points in a near triple-double Sunday, Cooper Flagg passed Kon Knueppel as the favorite for Rookie of the Year.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Michigan's tear through the NCAA Tournament bracket ranks among greatest March Madness runs of all time

Strategic angle: Michigan won its first title since 1989 on Monday night after a March Madness run for the ages

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Why Real glamour tie could decide Kane's Ballon d'Or hopes

Strategic angle: Harry Kane is the leading goalscorer in Europe but does he need to win a major trophy to have a chance of winning the prestigious award?

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Everything that is at stake in the final week of the NBA regular season

Strategic angle: NBA insiders break down lingering questions, lottery races and what to watch in the final week of the 2025-26 regular season.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Gyokeres returns to Sporting as hero and villain

Strategic angle: Viktor Gyokeres' impact at Sporting will never be forgotten, but he returns on Tuesday hoping to help fire Arsenal into the Champions League semi-finals.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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54 years, 48 leagues, 2,000 grounds - the ultimate football odyssey

Strategic angle: BBC Sport travels with the UK's ultimate groundhopper to the final match of a decades-long, history-making journey.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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WATCH: 'One Shining Moment' after Michigan wins 2026 NCAA Tournament championship to complete March Madness

Strategic angle: The One Shining Moment montage includes the best highlights from the 2026 NCAA Tournament

editorial-staff Apr 7

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M's Raleigh ends 10-game drought, hits 1st homer

Strategic angle: Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh hits his first home run of the season after a slow start.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Stars ban buyer of tix tied to alleged Nazi salute

Strategic angle: The Stars have indefinitely banned the fan who purchased the tickets in connection with an investigation into what appeared to be a Nazi salute at a game in December.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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2026 Masters expert picks, best bets, longshots: Golf insider fading Bryson DeChambeau at Augusta National

Strategic angle: Golf expert Sia Nejad has revealed his Masters 2026 picks and PGA best bets for Augusta National, beginning Thursday, April 9

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Lamar reports for beginning of Ravens' workouts

Strategic angle: Lamar Jackson is getting off on the right foot with new coach Jesse Minter as he reported for the start of the Ravens' offseason workout program Monday.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Trade offers for every first-round NFL draft pick: We made deals for J.J. McCarthy, Maxx Crosby

Strategic angle: We proposed 32 trades to shake up Round 1 -- one at every slot -- including deals that involve McCarthy and Crosby.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Cubs vs. Rays prediction, odds, time: 2026 MLB picks for Monday, April 6 from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Chicago Cubs vs. Tampa Bay Rays 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Monday's matchup.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Michael Malone through an NBA lens: What he'll do well and where it could get tricky at North Carolina

Strategic angle: Three years after winning an NBA title in Denver, Michael Malone, an old-school coach, is off to North Carolina

editorial-staff Apr 7

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The Bulls clean house: Why now? What's Billy Donovan's status? What's next?

Strategic angle: The Bulls fired vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley on Monday. So ... what now? Here's what our insiders are hearing.

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Your NCAA championship guide: Michigan vs. UConn predictions, keys to winning

Strategic angle: Who will cut down the nets in Indy? Here are the players who need to step up, potential fatal flaws and more.

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Papers: Konate wants future sorted before World Cup

Strategic angle: The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Women's FA Cup: Holders Chelsea beat Spurs to set up Man City semi-final

Strategic angle: Women's FA Cup holders Chelsea will host Women's Super League leaders Manchester City in the semi-finals.

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Coventry edge ever closer - but who will join them in Premier League?

Strategic angle: As Coventry edge ever closer to ending their 25-year wait for Premier League football, who is best placed to join them?

editorial-staff Apr 6