Briefing: Sources: WNBA's new CBA expedites max deals
Strategic angle: A new provision in the WNBA's pending CBA fast-tracks the ability for players on rookie-scale contracts to make maximum and supermax salaries.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
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Briefing: VCU rallies from 19 down, knocks out UNC in OT
Strategic angle: Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer with 15 seconds left in overtime, leading VCU to a stunning victory over North Carolina.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: LeBron ties Parish's record with 1,611th game
Strategic angle: LeBron James matched Robert Parish's all-time NBA games played record, earning praise from the Hall of Famer.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Nets say Porter Jr. out 2-3 weeks due to hammy
Strategic angle: Michael Porter Jr. will miss at least two weeks with a strained left hamstring, potentially sidelining the Nets' leading scorer for the remainder of the season.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Sources: Heat to waive Rozier before playoffs
Strategic angle: The Miami Heat are expected to waive guard Terry Rozier to create a roster spot for the playoffs.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: High Point rallies late to stun 5th-seeded Badgers
Strategic angle: Chase Johnston's last-minute layup secures a shocking victory for No. 12 seed High Point over Wisconsin.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: 'Storybook ending': Nebraska ends NCAA drought
Strategic angle: No. 4 seed Nebraska captured its first-ever NCAA tournament win in a 76-47 drubbing of No. 13 seed Troy in the first round Thursday.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Duke avoids historic upset, rallies to beat Siena
Strategic angle: Duke barely avoided a shocking upset to open the NCAA tournament, rallying from 13 points down to secure a 71-65 victory over Siena.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: TCU backs up its tough talk, bounces Buckeyes
Strategic angle: Xavier Edmonds converted a layup to beat the shot clock with 4.3 seconds left, leading TCU to a narrow victory over Ohio State in the NCAA tournament.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: UK's Pope offers little on Lendeborg's money talk
Strategic angle: Kentucky men's basketball coach Mark Pope addresses Yaxel Lendeborg's multimillion dollar offer rumors without confirming or denying them.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Iran 'boycotting' United States but not World Cup, says football federation chief
Iran is set to participate in the World Cup despite political tensions with the US.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Women's March Madness 2026 bracket: First look at all 68 teams
No. 1 seed UConn is looking to repeat in 2026. We look at every team in the women's NCAA bracket.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Vikings bring back Wentz, adding to QB depth
Strategic angle: The Vikings agreed to terms with quarterback Carson Wentz on a one-year deal Thursday, adding to their depth in a key year for them at the position.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: 27 straight wins: Remembering the most dominant stretch of LeBron James' career
Strategic angle: When was LeBron James' peak? There's an argument to be made for 2013, when his Miami Heat did not lose for 52 straight days.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Uefa calls leagues to summit over 'microscopic' VAR
Strategic angle: Europe's top leagues are summoned to a meeting with Uefa to discuss how VAR technology is being used.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Enfield denies misleading NCAA on Edwards' injury
Strategic angle: SMU coach Andy Enfield clarifies the situation regarding B.J. Edwards' absence in the First Four matchup.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: The Man Utd prodigy still too young to play senior football
Strategic angle: At 15, Manchester United's JJ Gabriel is too young to play in the Premier League but he is already showing clear signs he is a huge talent.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Giannis Antetokounmpo Rejects Bucks' Shutdown Proposal
Strategic angle: Despite the Bucks' intentions to rest him for the season, Giannis is determined to return to the court.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: LeBron says no interest in Vegas expansion bid
Strategic angle: LeBron James has decided against pursuing ownership in a potential NBA franchise in Las Vegas.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Other shoe drops: Caruso T'd up for desperate D
Strategic angle: Thunder guard Alex Caruso was called for goaltending and a technical foul for an illegal defensive move after he swatted away a layup attempt with his shoe.
Editorial Staff Mar 19