Briefing: Elite longevity: Flacco, 41, agrees to Cincy deal
Strategic angle: Quarterback Joe Flacco is coming back for a 19th NFL season, agreeing to a one-year, $6 million deal with the Bengals.
Briefing: NFL to consider rule tweaks for replacement refs
Strategic angle: The NFL competition committee has finalized a series of wide-ranging rule change proposals to account for the growing possibility of a work stoppage amid tense collective bargaining negotiations with the NFL Referees Association.
Briefing: WNBA season may run to Nov. 21 under new CBA
Strategic angle: The WNBA is extending its season end date to accommodate players under a new collective bargaining agreement.
Briefing: Falcons Improve RB Depth, Add Robinson
Strategic angle: The Falcons have reached a one-year, $2.5 million deal with running back Brian Robinson.
Briefing: Gambling addiction suit targets NFL, sportsbooks
Strategic angle: The NFL, its data partner Genius Sports, and sportsbooks FanDuel and DraftKings have been named as defendants in a gambling addiction lawsuit filed Tuesday in a Pennsylvania state court.
Briefing: Wemby states MVP case: Want to leave no debate
Strategic angle: Victor Wembanyama is making it clear: He wants to win the NBA's MVP Award this season.
Briefing: LB David retires as one of Bucs' all-time greats
Strategic angle: Linebacker Lavonte David announced his retirement Tuesday after a 14-year career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Briefing: McCarthy: Rodgers reunion would be 'great story'
Strategic angle: Mike McCarthy expressed that a reunion with Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh would be a compelling narrative.
Briefing: Tua: 'Got to play better' to become Falcons' QB1
Strategic angle: Former Dolphin Tua Tagovailoa emphasizes the need for improvement to secure the starting quarterback position with the Atlanta Falcons.
Briefing: Hurley asks rival fans to join forces in Sweet 16
Strategic angle: Coach Dan Hurley is pleading for rival UConn and St. John's fans to rally together -- for one night -- and root for each other in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.
Briefing: Arkansas' Acuff lands historic Reebok shoe deal
Strategic angle: Arkansas star Darius Acuff Jr. becomes the first NCAA men's athlete to secure a signature shoe with a major U.S. brand while still in college.
Briefing: Meet the 'Tokyo Toe' -- the NFL draft's most interesting kicker prospect
Strategic angle: After learning how to kick and teaching himself English, Kansei Matsuzawa's dream is nearing reality.
Briefing: Patriots release Dobbs, making DeVito new QB2
Strategic angle: The Patriots released quarterback Joshua Dobbs on Monday.
Briefing: Jeremiyah Love landing spots: Where will 2026 NFL Draft's top RB go? Somewhere in top 10 after his pro day?
Strategic angle: Love led college football in rushing TD (35) and scrimmage TD (40) across his last two seasons at Notre Dame.
Briefing: Complaint filed over World Cup ticket prices
Strategic angle: The Football Supporters' Association files a formal complaint against Fifa over "excessive ticket prices" and "unfair purchasing conditions" for the World Cup.
Briefing: Merson: Arsenal will still win the title this season - but only that
Strategic angle: Sky Sports' Paul Merson believes Arsenal will still win the Premier League this season despite their Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City.
Briefing: PSG Request to Move League Match Before Liverpool Tie
Strategic angle: PSG ask to postpone their Ligue 1 game against title rivals Lens which is sandwiched between the two legs of their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool.
Briefing: Has the Newey Aston Martin team boss project failed? F1 Q&A
Strategic angle: BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions before the Japanese Grand Prix.
Briefing: Football's great entertainers - ranking the biggest showboaters
Strategic angle: We all love to watch the players with the flicks and tricks, the mavericks with the magic manoeuvres.
Briefing: Football: France holds last training camp before 2026 World Cup
Strategic angle: Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix is making his first appearance in the France squad. France face Brazil and Colombia.