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Briefing: Tide's No. 2 scorer arrested on felony pot charge

Strategic angle: Aden Holloway, Alabama's second-leading scorer, faces legal issues ahead of NCAA tournament.

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Briefing: Sources: Jets trade QB Fields to Chiefs for pick

Strategic angle: The Jets have agreed to trade quarterback Justin Fields to the Chiefs, pending a physical.

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Briefing: Veteran CB Slay retires to 'start my new journey'

Strategic angle: Cornerback Darius Slay announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday after 13 seasons.

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Briefing: Butler's Matta retires from coaching with 502 wins

Strategic angle: Butler's Thad Matta, who had 502 wins and 13 NCAA tournament appearances in a career that also included stints at Xavier and Ohio State, is retiring from coaching.

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UConn overall 1-seed; joined by UCLA, Texas, SC

Undefeated UConn was awarded the top overall seed in the women's NCAA tournament Sunday.

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Briefing: Memphis Retaining Coach Penny Hardaway

Strategic angle: Penny Hardaway will return next season as the basketball coach at Memphis, sources told ESPN.

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Briefing: Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 men's NCAA tournament

Strategic angle: Looking for the perfect bracket? Look no further.

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Briefing: Overreacting to NFL free agency: Has Kyler Murray put J.J. McCarthy on the sideline ... for good?

Strategic angle: Are McCarthy and Michael Penix Jr. officially QB2s? Will Maxx Crosby and A.J. Brown actually leave their current teams? We sized up five free agency takes.

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WNBA, union log marathon talks without deal

The WNBA and its players' union did not reach a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement after a marathon, 12-hour bargaining session.

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Briefing: 'Glass in my hand': Inside Marcus Smart's incredible return from The Punch

Strategic angle: After a devastating, self-inflicted wound nearly cost him his right hand, the Lakers guard is fueling the team's rise through the West.

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Briefing: Can Trump sell the MAGA crowd on soccer?

Strategic angle: Donald Trump has mobilized around right-wing coded sports like MMA and wrestling, but his soccer World Cup push is a cultural clash.

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Briefing: Beauzon chases the seven-timer at Wolverhampton

Strategic angle: We have a busy day’s racing on Monday with action from Ffos Las, Plumpton and Wolverhampton live on Sky Sports Racing.

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Briefing: 5th member of Iranian women's soccer team gives up asylum in Australia

Strategic angle: The player's departure shortly before midnight on Sunday leaves two of an initial seven squad members in Australia.

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Briefing: Mexico City sets world record for largest soccer class

Strategic angle: Over 9,000 participants gather for a massive open-air soccer class, setting a new world record.

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Briefing: QB Lance agrees to deal to return to Chargers

Strategic angle: Free agent quarterback Trey Lance agreed to a deal to return to the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, the team announced.

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Briefing: Reeves-Maybin re-elected as president of NFLPA

Strategic angle: Jalen Reeves-Maybin was re-elected as president of the NFL Players Association's Board of Player Representatives on Sunday.

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Briefing: Safety Scott returns to Panthers on 1-year deal

Strategic angle: Safety Nick Scott, who had a career-high 111 tackles last season, is returning to the Panthers on a one-year contract, the team announced.

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Briefing: Sources: Goedert stays with Eagles on new deal

Strategic angle: Tight end Dallas Goedert reached agreement Sunday on a one-year deal to return to the Eagles for his ninth season in Philadelphia.

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Briefing: Titans Keep Ridley on Restructured Deal

Strategic angle: The Titans and wide receiver Calvin Ridley have agreed to a restructured contract, ensuring his stay with the team through 2026.

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Jets Sign Safety Andre Cisco to 1-Year, $5.25M Deal

The New York Jets have finalized a contract with safety Andre Cisco, securing him for the upcoming season.