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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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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

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Red Roses 'super mums' participate in Six Nations camp while pregnant

Strategic angle: The Red Roses inspired a generation when they won their first Women's Rugby World Cup in 11 years home soil - and they are now continuing to set an example off the pitch.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Today on Sky Sports Racing: My Highness makes Deauville return

Strategic angle: We have a busy day’s racing on Tuesday with Flat action from Southwell and Deauville, live on Sky Sports Racing.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Wawrinka bows out in style in final ever Monte-Carlo Masters appearance

Strategic angle: Highlights of Stan Wawrinka against Sebastian Baez from the Monte-Carlo Masters.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Who has won The Masters? Every past winner at Augusta National

Strategic angle: Who has won The Masters? Which players have enjoyed the most success at Augusta National? We look at the previous winners of the opening major of the year...

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Minnesota deny ex-Everton forward Rodriguez has muscle-wasting condition

Strategic angle: Minnesota United deny rumours that midfielder James Rodriguez is suffering from a potentially life-threatening muscle-wasting condition.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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'I started to love basketball again': How Michigan built a champion on fun and freedom

Strategic angle: In the year of the freshman, Dusty May led a band of transfers and upperclassmen to a national title.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Big Blue redemption: Michigan's Elliot Cadeau completes his arc with Most Outstanding Player performance

Strategic angle: After struggling as a shooter at North Carolina, Cadeau made the most of his fresh start at Michigan as one of the transfer portal's great success stories

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Hurley, Karaban reflective after UConn bows out

Strategic angle: UConn's quest for a third national title ends with a loss to Michigan.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Contreras warns Brewers: Hit me again, you'll pay

Strategic angle: Willson Contreras had a warning for the Brewers after being hit by a pitch for the 24th time.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Cooper irked as penalty box injury sparks probe

Strategic angle: The NHL is looking into the circumstances that led to Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pontus Holmberg hurting his left arm when he crashed shoulder-first into an unlatched penalty box door in Monday night's 4-2 loss to the B

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Lady Vols lose recruit Edwards, see roster cut to 1

Strategic angle: On the same day that Tennessee guard Jaida Civil announced she's entering the transfer portal, Oliviyah Edwards, the No. 2 recruit in the SC Next 100 class of 2026, requested a release from her national letter of intent

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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⚾ MLB Watchability Index: Baseball's fun teams

Strategic angle: Young talent, diving catches, home runs and ... bobbleheads? Here are baseball's most exciting squads for 2026.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Michigan hits 'ultimate target,' wins NCAA title

Strategic angle: Michigan won its second national title by becoming the first team since 2009 to beat UConn in the Sweet 16 or later.

Editorial Staff Apr 7