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Briefing: Hull FC edge out Leeds in Yorkshire derby thriller

Strategic angle: Hull FC edge out Leeds Rhinos in a pulsating Yorkshire derby to claim their second victory of the Super League season.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Men's March Madness: Previews for all of Saturday's games

From Michigan vs. Saint Louis to Arkansas vs. High Point, here are the keys that could decide every game.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Arozarena apologizes to Raleigh over WBC spat

Strategic angle: Randy Arozarena expresses regret for his earlier comments directed at Cal Raleigh during the World Baseball Classic.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Providence hires USF's Hodgson as new coach

Strategic angle: Providence has hired South Florida's Bryan Hodgson as its next men's basketball coach.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Sources: NFL to vote on Raiders succession plan

Strategic angle: NFL owners are set to decide on a plan allowing Egon Durban to buy a majority stake in the Raiders from Mark Davis.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Vikings add OT depth, sign Van Demark to deal

Strategic angle: The Vikings added offensive tackle depth Friday, signing Ryan Van Demark to a one-year deal.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Phillies ace Sanchez agrees to new 6-year deal

Strategic angle: The Phillies have agreed to a new six-year contract with ace left-hander Cristopher Sanchez.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Skattebo sorry for 'tasteless joke' on CTE, asthma

Strategic angle: Giants running back Cam Skattebo apologized Saturday for his comments regarding CTE and asthma made during a podcast.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Dan Skelton breaks the £4 million mark

Strategic angle: Dan Skelton is blazing an uncharted trail in his pursuit of a first trainer's title, setting a jumps record for prize money amassed in a single season.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Green lifts Australian WPGA for third win in a row

Strategic angle: Australia's Hannah Green claims a third successive tournament win at the Australian WPGA Championship on the Gold Coast.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Greaves' 114-match winning run ended by Sherrock

Strategic angle: Beau Greaves' record run of 114 consecutive wins in the PDC Women's Series is ended by Fallon Sherrock.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Lin cleared for boxing return after sex test

Chinese Taipei's Olympic champion Lin Yu-ting is cleared to compete again by World Boxing after undergoing the governing body's new sex test.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: 'They think I just go home and make TikToks - it's not true'

Strategic angle: Leicester forward Alisha Lehmann addresses misconceptions about her life beyond social media.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: LeBron breaks NBA record for most games played

Strategic angle: LeBron James set a new NBA record by playing his 1,612th regular-season game in the Los Angeles Lakers' 105-104 comeback win over the Orlando Magic.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Miami Open latest: Brits Boulter, Jones and Norrie in action Saturday

Key matches to watch as British players compete in the Miami Open.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Fury: I was happily retired, but you can't beat a stadium fight

Strategic angle: Tyson Fury keeps trying to quit boxing. Yet, of course, just when he’s out, it pulls him back in.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: 'Heartbreaking' - fighter pay debate laid bare at UFC London

Strategic angle: The debate around fighter pay reemerges at UFC London amid some career-defining performances on the undercard.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Kennard steals show, wins it for red-hot Lakers

Strategic angle: Luke Kennard drained a go-ahead 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left for the Lakers, who won their ninth straight on a night LeBron James made history.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Sources: Nuggets' Watson expected to return Sun.

Strategic angle: Peyton Watson is expected to return for Denver on Sunday against the Trail Blazers after missing more than six weeks due to a hamstring strain.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: 'Four more to go': KD passes MJ on scoring list

Strategic angle: Kevin Durant passed Michael Jordan for fifth on the NBA's career scoring list after finishing with 27 points in a win over the Heat.

Editorial Staff Mar 22