WNBA, union agree in principle to new CBA terms
After a prolonged labor battle, the WNBA and players' union have reached a tentative agreement just before the league's 30th season.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
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Briefing: Falcons acquire safety Brown in trade with Eagles
Strategic angle: The Falcons acquired safety Sydney Brown in a trade with the Eagles in a deal that also included a swap of fourth- and sixth-round draft picks.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Oweh's heroics save Kentucky vs. Santa Clara
Strategic angle: Otega Oweh's buzzer-beater to end regulation helped propel seventh-seeded Kentucky to an 89-84 win over upstart Santa Clara in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Ronaldo to miss Portugal games vs. U.S., Mexico
Strategic angle: Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo was not included in Portugal's call-up for pre-FIFA World Cup friendlies.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Men's March Madness live tracker: Updates from Thursday's first round
ESPN reporters are on-site across the country with real-time updates from the 2026 NCAA tournament.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Tuskegee coach files suit vs. Morehouse, officers
Strategic angle: Tuskegee basketball coach Benjy Taylor has filed a $1 million federal lawsuit against two police officers and Morehouse College stemming from his postgame detainment on Jan. 31.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Georgia Tech Finalizing Deal to Hire Troy's Scott Cross as Head Coach
Strategic angle: Sources indicate that Georgia Tech is set to appoint Troy's Scott Cross as the new men's basketball head coach.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Rodman to be inducted in WWE HOF, sources say
Strategic angle: Basketball Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman will be honored for his contributions to wrestling during the Monday night wars.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Have your say! Your top 10 Premier League players right now...
Strategic angle: Join the conversation and share your opinions on the best players in the Premier League.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: NYU's 91-game win streak ends in D-III Final Four
Strategic angle: Two-time defending champion NYU lost 60-52 to Scranton, marking the end of their impressive 91-game winning streak.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Today on Sky Sports Racing: Came From Nowhere chases hat-trick at Newbury
Strategic angle: We have a busy day’s racing on Friday with action from Lingfield, Newbury and Wolverhampton, live on Sky Sports Racing.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Texas overcomes Dybantsa's 35 points, tops BYU
Strategic angle: No. 11 seed Texas knocked off sixth-seeded BYU 79-71 in the NCAA tournament's opening round.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Luka puts up 60 vs. Heat as Lakers stay hot
Strategic angle: Luka Doncic scored 60 points, tying the second-most points he has scored in a game, as the Lakers pushed their season-best winning streak to eight games.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Dell Curry fights back tears as No. 30 retired
Strategic angle: The Hornets raised Dell Curry's jersey at halftime of their game with the Magic on Thursday night.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Sources: WNBA's new CBA expedites max deals
Strategic angle: A new provision in the WNBA's pending CBA fast-tracks the ability for players on rookie-scale contracts to make maximum and supermax salaries.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: VCU rallies from 19 down, knocks out UNC in OT
Strategic angle: Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer with 15 seconds left in overtime, leading VCU to a stunning victory over North Carolina.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: LeBron ties Parish's record with 1,611th game
Strategic angle: LeBron James matched Robert Parish's all-time NBA games played record, earning praise from the Hall of Famer.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Nets say Porter Jr. out 2-3 weeks due to hammy
Strategic angle: Michael Porter Jr. will miss at least two weeks with a strained left hamstring, potentially sidelining the Nets' leading scorer for the remainder of the season.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Sources: Heat to waive Rozier before playoffs
Strategic angle: The Miami Heat are expected to waive guard Terry Rozier to create a roster spot for the playoffs.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: High Point rallies late to stun 5th-seeded Badgers
Strategic angle: Chase Johnston's last-minute layup secures a shocking victory for No. 12 seed High Point over Wisconsin.
Editorial Staff Mar 19