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Briefing: NBA playoff watch: 76ers, Hornets clash in key seeding matchup

Strategic angle: Can Philadelphia or Charlotte move into the top six? Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Thursday.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: England players will support White - Henderson

Strategic angle: Jordan Henderson expresses solidarity with Ben White following fan backlash during match.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: What happened to former Chelsea wonderkid Musonda?

Strategic angle: Charly Musonda could have been a household name but his story is one of frustration and unfulfilled potential.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Tiger Woods Q&A: What we know about car crash and Masters hopes

Strategic angle: We look at the key questions following Tiger Woods’ car crash in Florida on Friday afternoon.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Verstappen 'beyond frustrated' after shock Q2 exit in Japan

Strategic angle: Max Verstappen expresses his frustration following an unexpected elimination in the second qualifying round for the Japanese Grand Prix.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: What is Scotland's first-choice defensive pairing?

Strategic angle: His pairing in central defence is one of the key decisions facing Scotland head coach Steve Clarke in Saturday's friendly against Japan, writes Tom English.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Antonelli beats Russell to Japanese Grand Prix pole

Strategic angle: Kimi Antonelli takes his second pole position in a row as he beats Mercedes team-mate George Russell in qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Why quick KOs are not enough for heavyweight Itauma

Strategic angle: Moses Itauma reflects on his boxing journey and the challenges ahead as he prepares for his toughest test against Jermaine Franklin.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Vols make third straight Elite 8 with upset of ISU

Strategic angle: Tennessee used a dominant effort on the glass and a strong second half to put away second-seeded Iowa State 76-62.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Jackson beats buzzer, LSU to put Duke in Elite 8

Strategic angle: Ashlon Jackson's 3-pointer at the buzzer lifted third-seeded Duke to an 87-85 win over No. 2 seed LSU in the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA tournament.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Reed, Karaban handle pressure, seal UConn win

Strategic angle: Tarris Reed Jr. and Alex Karaban shine in clutch moments to secure victory over Michigan State.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: 🏀 What's next for eliminated women's teams

Strategic angle: After Sweet 16 losses, what are the portal priorities for the Tigers, Gophers, Tar Heels, and Commodores?

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Allen keys Cavs to victory with 18 points in return

Strategic angle: Center Jarrett Allen sparked Cleveland in his return from injury, scoring 18 points in 18 minutes as the Cavaliers rocked the Miami Heat 149-128.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Grizzlies' Jackson: Refs favor veterans, like KD

Strategic angle: GG Jackson expresses concerns over officiating bias towards veteran players, highlighting disparities in treatment compared to stars like Kevin Durant.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Dodgers receive glittering rings for another title

Strategic angle: The Dodgers slipped glittering World Series championship rings on their fingers on Friday night to celebrate their second straight title.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: U-M rides Lendeborg's all-around show into Elite 8

Strategic angle: Yaxel Lendeborg did a bit of everything in a brilliant performance Friday night, putting up 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists to lead Michigan past Alabama 90-77 and into the Elite Eight.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Bulls' Ivey, Smith out rest of season with injuries

Strategic angle: The Bulls have ruled guard Jaden Ivey and forward Jalen Smith out for the remainder of the season due to injuries.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: NBA fines Wolves' Reid $50K for ref comments

Strategic angle: Timberwolves' Naz Reid penalized for questioning officials' integrity after a close game.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Sources: Curry (knee) ruled out another 2 games

Strategic angle: The Golden State Warriors will rule star guard Stephen Curry out for another two contests due to his ailing knee, extending his absence to at least 25 consecutive games.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Foster delivers in return as Duke ousts St. John's

Strategic angle: Caleb Foster returned from a broken foot to lead Duke past St. John's, keeping their national title hopes alive.

Editorial Staff Mar 28