Briefing: What's going on with Arsenal youngster Lewis-Skelly?
Strategic angle: A year after starring in the Champions League against Real Madrid, Myles Lewis-Skelly is struggling for game time - what has happened?
Editorial Staff Mar 14
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Briefing: Wilson returns as Thorns secure NWSL opener win
Strategic angle: Sophia Wilson's return and Olivia Moultrie's winning strike highlighted the National Women's Soccer League season opener in the Portland Thorns' victory over the Washington Spirit.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Celts' Brown calls out NBA's 'foul baiting' trend
Strategic angle: The Celtics' Jaylen Brown expressed frustration with what he called the league's trend of rewarding players for 'foul baiting,' saying, 'I just don't think it's basketball.'
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Silver in Portland after arena refurb bill passes
Strategic angle: Adam Silver attended the Trail Blazers' game against the Jazz following the Oregon Legislature's approval of funds for the renovation of the Moda Center.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Spoelstra sorry to 'absolutely no one' for Bam's 83
Strategic angle: Heat coach Erik Spoelstra brushed aside critics of Bam Adebayo's 83-point game, saying, "You have to go for it, and that was just thrilling."
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: MAC commish predicts 2 bids after Miami (OH) loss
Strategic angle: MAC commissioner Jon A. Steinbrecher is confident his conference will get two teams into the NCAA tournament for the first time in 27 years.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: C-USA, Sun Belt double book La. Tech for 2026
Strategic angle: Conference USA and the Sun Belt both included Louisiana Tech on their 2026 football schedules amid a standoff on the Bulldogs' switch between leagues.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Cincinnati fires Miller after 5 seasons
Strategic angle: Cincinnati has fired men's basketball coach Wes Miller after five seasons, sources told ESPN.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Bills' Gardner-Johnson unbothered by perception
Strategic angle: New Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson said Friday that he's not worried about negative perceptions about him as a teammate.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Source: Ex-Packers LT Walker headed to Panthers
Strategic angle: The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a deal with free agent left tackle Rasheed Walker, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: GM: Washington tax law could affect Seahawks
Strategic angle: Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider warns that new income tax may hinder free agent signings.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Murray joins Vikings, 'elevating' their QB room
Strategic angle: A day after the Cardinals officially released him, Kyler Murray signed a one-year contract with the Vikings.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: F1 To Cancel April's Races Amid U.S.-Israeli War With Iran
Strategic angle: Due to logistical concerns, F1 has no plans to replace the cancelled Bahrain and Saudi Arabia rounds with races elsewhere later in the year.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Falcons' GM: Tua to compete with Penix for QB job
Strategic angle: Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham confirmed that Tua Tagovailoa will compete with Michael Penix Jr. for the starting quarterback position.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Saints' Etienne corrects how to say his name
Strategic angle: Travis Etienne says we've been pronouncing his name wrong.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: The Big 12 basketball tournament is ditching slippery LED courts for hardwood
Strategic angle: The Big 12 replaces innovative LED floors with traditional hardwood for safety and performance.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Estimated $3.3B in NCAA tourney bets, AGA says
Strategic angle: Approximately $3.3 billion is expected to be bet on the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments with U.S. sportsbooks, a slight year-over-year increase, according to a gaming association's estimates.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Best team fits for top remaining NFL free agents: Barnwell finds nine perfect matches
Strategic angle: Where should Jauan Jennings, Joey Bosa and Rasheed Walker sign? Which roster needs Kirk Cousins? Let's find new homes for nine players still looking for one.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Geno: Jets getting 'better player' than when I left
Strategic angle: New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith expresses confidence in his improved skills for his second stint with the team.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Texans bolster O-line, reach deal with OT Smith
Free agent offensive tackle Braden Smith reached agreement with the Houston Texans on a two-year, $25 million contract that includes $13.5 million fully guaranteed.
Editorial Staff Mar 13