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MacIntyre, Fleetwood in early contention at Texas Open

Scotland's Robert MacIntyre is one shot off the lead after the first round of the Valero Texas Open.

Briefing: Ligue 1: Monaco defeat Marseille as Champions League race tightens

Strategic angle: AS Monaco beat Marseille (2-1) in Ligue 1 matchday 28, tightening the race for Champions League qualification.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Briefing: Bucks Poke Fun at LeBron James Over City Preferences

Strategic angle: The Lakers star expressed his dislike for playing in Milwaukee and Memphis, prompting a playful response from the Bucks.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Briefing: Anthony calls Red Sox's 2-7 start 'unacceptable'

Strategic angle: The Boston Red Sox fell to a major league-worst 2-7 on Sunday, tying the worst start through nine games in the franchise's long history.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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UCLA blows out South Carolina for women's title

UCLA dominated every phase of the game in Sunday's women's national final, securing Bruins coach Cori Close's first championship.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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UConn's Ball uncertain for title game due to foot

UConn guard Solo Ball has a foot injury and will not practice as the Huskies prepare to face Michigan in the men's NCAA championship game.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Briefing: Masters tiers: Ranking favorites, contenders

Strategic angle: Can Rory McIlroy repeat? Will Scottie Scheffler find more magic at Augusta? We break down the Masters field from the favorites to the players just looking to make the cut.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Staley makes show of pregame hug with Close

Strategic angle: Dawn Staley's pregame handshake with Cori Close draws attention before women's final.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Scheffler, 9-day-old son Remy arrive at Masters

Strategic angle: Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler arrived at Augusta National on Sunday, along with his 9-day-old son, Remy.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Astros put ace Brown on IL with shoulder strain

Strategic angle: The Astros have placed ace Hunter Brown on the 15-day injured list with a strain in his pitching shoulder.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Leeds latest: Stach suffers ankle ligament injury, confirms Farke

Strategic angle: Leeds United's Stach faces a setback with an ankle ligament injury as confirmed by manager Farke.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: McIlroy: 'A shame' Woods, Mickelson will miss Champions Dinner

Strategic angle: Rory McIlroy expresses disappointment over the absence of golf legends at the prestigious event.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Wakefield climb to fourth in Super League with big win at Castleford

Strategic angle: Wakefield leapfrogged St Helens into fourth in Betfred Super League after two tries each from Jake Trueman and Oliver Pratt helped them blow away West Yorkshire rivals Castleford 34-0.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Bama makes Oats among 5 highest-paid coaches

Strategic angle: Alabama coach Nate Oats has signed a new contract that will make him one of the five highest-paid college basketball coaches in the country.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Cam Boozer got facial fractures in loss to UConn

Strategic angle: Duke's Cameron Boozer, a projected top-five pick in the 2026 NBA draft, suffered multiple fractures around one of his eyes during the Elite Eight.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Reeling Islanders fire Roy, hand reins to DeBoer

Strategic angle: The Islanders have fired coach Patrick Roy and named Peter DeBoer his replacement after losing seven of their last 10 games.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Lendeborg hobbled, vows to play for U-M in final

Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg suffers injuries but remains determined to compete in the title game.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Dodgers' Betts headed to IL with strained oblique

Strategic angle: Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is being placed on the injured list due to a strained right oblique.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Jokic outduels Wemby in 'amazing' OT thriller

Strategic angle: Nikola Jokic outdueled Victor Wembanyama in a clash of MVP candidates as the Nuggets extended their win streak to eight games.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: NFL draft QB Hot Board: Stacking 12 best QBs

Strategic angle: Who are the best quarterbacks in the 2026 class? We sized up the top 12, starting with Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson.

Editorial Staff Apr 5