Briefing: Champions League: PSG pull away late to beat Chelsea (5-2)
Strategic angle: PSG secures a crucial victory over Chelsea, scoring three late goals to edge closer to the Champions League quarter-finals.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
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Briefing: Big Ten asks NCAA to pause tampering inquiries
Strategic angle: The Big Ten sent a letter to the NCAA asking the organization to suspend investigations and enforcement related to tampering, and modernize its rules.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: PSG hit Chelsea for five in Champions League last-16 first leg
Strategic angle: PSG secured a brilliant 5–2 victory over Chelsea, establishing a substantial advantage in the Champions League round of 16.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: NBA Power Rankings: Thunder, Spurs rule the West, Celtics rise
Strategic angle: The NBA playoffs are near. Which teams are best positioned for the homestretch of the regular season?
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: How the schedule could impact three key NBA playoff races
Strategic angle: With so many teams tanking, some playoff-bound teams could capitalize on easy schedules down the stretch.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: Hurley out after 11 seasons at Arizona State
Strategic angle: Arizona State will not renew the contract of men's basketball coach Bobby Hurley following a disappointing tournament exit.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: Valverde's hat trick dazzles as Madrid dump City
Strategic angle: Federico Valverde's stellar first-half hat trick was the catalyst as Real Madrid eased past Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 match on Wednesday.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Court filing: Jackson feared Pearce 'will kill me'
Strategic angle: WNBA player Rickea Jackson filed a petition for protection against her ex-boyfriend, Falcons LB James Pearce Jr., citing fears for her life.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Ex-Fins OLB Chubb gets 3-year deal with Bills
Strategic angle: Pass rusher Bradley Chubb reached agreement on a three-year, $43.5 million deal worth up to $52.5 million that includes $29 million guaranteed with the Bills.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Celtics' Brown ejected, then takes to social media
Strategic angle: Celtics guard Jaylen Brown was ejected in the second quarter of Tuesday's matchup at the Spurs after officials whistled him for back-to-back technical fouls.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Sources: Doncic in custody battle for daughters
Strategic angle: Lakers star Luka Dončić has separated from his fiancée and is in a custody battle over their two daughters.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Warriors' Curry out 10 more days with knee issue
Strategic angle: The Golden State Warriors have ruled out star guard Stephen Curry for another 10 days with a persistent right knee issue.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Chargers reach deal to keep versatile OL Pipkins
Strategic angle: The Chargers are bringing back veteran offensive lineman Trey Pipkins III on a two-year, $10 million deal, a source told ESPN on Tuesday.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Colts, QB Jones agree to 2-year, $88M contract
Strategic angle: The Colts and quarterback Daniel Jones reached agreement Wednesday on a two-year, $88 million contract that can be worth up to $100 million.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Memo: Tisches ask to move Giants stake to trusts
Strategic angle: Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch are requesting to transfer their stakes in the team to their children's trusts, according to an NFL memo.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: NFL Exploring Thanksgiving Eve Game
Strategic angle: The NFL is considering the addition of a game on the evening before Thanksgiving, according to sources.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
GA Tech fires Stoudamire after last-place finish
Georgia Tech has fired men's basketball coach Damon Stoudamire, ending his tenure at the school after three seasons.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Sources: Ravens pivot, agree to add Hendrickson
Strategic angle: The Ravens have agreed to sign Trey Hendrickson, sources told ESPN, in a high-priced pivot after their canceled blockbuster trade for Maxx Crosby.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Sources: Pats to release LB Jennings, save $3.8M
Strategic angle: The Patriots are set to release OLB Anfernee Jennings, sources tell ESPN, saving the team about $3.8 million against the salary cap.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Sources: Jets get their QB, trade for Geno Smith
Strategic angle: The Jets are trading for the Raiders' Geno Smith, reuniting the quarterback with the team that drafted him in 2013.
Editorial Staff Mar 11