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.
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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
Briefing: Miami (Ohio) gets first tourney win since 1999
Strategic angle: Miami (Ohio) beat SMU on Wednesday night in the First Four for its first NCAA tournament victory in 27 years.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Sources: WNBA cap set to top $10M by end of CBA
Strategic angle: The projected salary cap under the pending WNBA collective bargaining agreement is set to exceed $10 million by the end of the agreement, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Pistons' Cunningham leaves win with back spasms
Strategic angle: Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, a top contender for this season's NBA MVP, exited the game against the Wizards due to back spasms.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Prairie View A&M's run continues in First Four win
Strategic angle: Prairie View A&M earns its first NCAA tournament victory with a 67-55 triumph over Lehigh.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Iran continuing World Cup preparations but will not play in US, says soccer chief
Strategic angle: Iran's soccer chief confirms the team's ongoing preparations for the World Cup while announcing they will not compete in the US.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Browns Signing Former Bills DE Epenesa
Strategic angle: Defensive end AJ Epenesa is signing a one-year deal with the Browns worth up to $5 million.
Editorial Staff Mar 19