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Briefing: Phils' Bohm accuses parents of siphoning money

Strategic angle: Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has sued his parents for millions, claiming they mismanaged his finances.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Kaufman-Renn's tip-in sends Purdue into Elite 8

Strategic angle: Trey Kaufman-Renn tipped in a bucket with 0.7 seconds left, giving Purdue a 79-77 win over Texas in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Follow live: 11-seed Texas, 2-seed Purdue in close contest for spot in Elite Eight

Strategic angle: Watch the thrilling matchup as Texas and Purdue battle for a place in the Elite Eight.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: McGonigle lives up to hype with 4 hits in debut

Strategic angle: Rookie Kevin McGonigle shines on Opening Day with four hits, including a two-run double.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Misiorowski, Brewers tie MLB record with 20 K's

Strategic angle: Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski and four relievers buried the White Sox in an avalanche of 20 strikeouts, the first time a team has recorded that many in nine innings on Opening Day.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Lawsuit accuses sportsbooks of addictive tech use

Strategic angle: A lawsuit against DraftKings and FanDuel accuses the sportsbooks of using addictive technology and features to keep customers betting.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Tonali, Keane goals send Italy to WC playoff final

Strategic angle: Italy secures a spot in the World Cup playoff final with goals from Tonali and Keane.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: UCLA's Close sounds alarm on coaching burden

Strategic angle: UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close highlights the exhausting pace of collegiate sports and calls for NCAA reforms.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: RG III Invited to Try Out for Team USA Flag Team

Strategic angle: Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III received an invitation from USA Football to two training camps starting next month in Chula Vista, California.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Bama's Oats on UNC job: 'No reason to leave'

Strategic angle: Alabama coach Nate Oats expresses commitment to his current role amidst speculation about other opportunities.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Duke's Foster game-time call against St. John's

Strategic angle: Duke guard Caleb Foster will be a game-time decision for the Blue Devils' Sweet 16 matchup against St. John's on Friday, coach Jon Scheyer said Thursday.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Pirates pull shaky Skenes in 1st amid OF miscues

Strategic angle: Paul Skenes recorded just two outs before being pulled from the Pirates' season opener, the shortest outing of his MLB career.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Hidalgo calls Blakes 'Caitlin-type of level' scorer

Strategic angle: Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo shares her insights on Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes, the nation's leading scorer.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: IU's Cignetti rips transfer Marsh for gold cleats

Strategic angle: Indiana coach Curt Cignetti criticized Nick Marsh for his choice of footwear during spring practice.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: 🏈 NFL draft: Biggest needs for all 32 teams

Strategic angle: Our NFL reporters listed the top three positional needs for all 32 teams ahead of April's draft, and our draft experts found non-Round 1 fits to fill them.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Sens' Chabot (broken arm) could miss 2 months

Strategic angle: Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot will miss up to two months with a broken arm, coach Travis Green announced on Thursday.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Amputee Cornhole Player Faces Murder Charges

A professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee is charged with murder after a fatal shooting during an argument.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: World Series of Poker returning to ESPN in July

Strategic angle: The World Series of Poker is returning to ESPN for the first time since 2021, with coverage of this year's main event from Las Vegas beginning July 2.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Brewers star OF Chourio set to miss 2-4 weeks

Strategic angle: The Brewers placed star outfielder Chourio on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured left hand.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: LSU works to lure Wade back before firing coach

Strategic angle: LSU is finalizing a deal to bring back Will Wade, who faced significant sanctions during his previous tenure.

Editorial Staff Mar 26