Briefing: Sources: Jets trade QB Fields to Chiefs for pick
Strategic angle: The Jets have agreed to trade quarterback Justin Fields to the Chiefs, pending a physical.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
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Briefing: Veteran CB Slay retires to 'start my new journey'
Strategic angle: Cornerback Darius Slay announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday after 13 seasons.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Butler's Matta retires from coaching with 502 wins
Strategic angle: Butler's Thad Matta, who had 502 wins and 13 NCAA tournament appearances in a career that also included stints at Xavier and Ohio State, is retiring from coaching.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
UConn overall 1-seed; joined by UCLA, Texas, SC
Undefeated UConn was awarded the top overall seed in the women's NCAA tournament Sunday.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Memphis Retaining Coach Penny Hardaway
Strategic angle: Penny Hardaway will return next season as the basketball coach at Memphis, sources told ESPN.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 men's NCAA tournament
Strategic angle: Looking for the perfect bracket? Look no further.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Overreacting to NFL free agency: Has Kyler Murray put J.J. McCarthy on the sideline ... for good?
Strategic angle: Are McCarthy and Michael Penix Jr. officially QB2s? Will Maxx Crosby and A.J. Brown actually leave their current teams? We sized up five free agency takes.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
WNBA, union log marathon talks without deal
The WNBA and its players' union did not reach a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement after a marathon, 12-hour bargaining session.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: 'Glass in my hand': Inside Marcus Smart's incredible return from The Punch
Strategic angle: After a devastating, self-inflicted wound nearly cost him his right hand, the Lakers guard is fueling the team's rise through the West.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Can Trump sell the MAGA crowd on soccer?
Strategic angle: Donald Trump has mobilized around right-wing coded sports like MMA and wrestling, but his soccer World Cup push is a cultural clash.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Beauzon chases the seven-timer at Wolverhampton
Strategic angle: We have a busy day’s racing on Monday with action from Ffos Las, Plumpton and Wolverhampton live on Sky Sports Racing.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: 5th member of Iranian women's soccer team gives up asylum in Australia
Strategic angle: The player's departure shortly before midnight on Sunday leaves two of an initial seven squad members in Australia.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Mexico City sets world record for largest soccer class
Strategic angle: Over 9,000 participants gather for a massive open-air soccer class, setting a new world record.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: QB Lance agrees to deal to return to Chargers
Strategic angle: Free agent quarterback Trey Lance agreed to a deal to return to the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, the team announced.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Reeves-Maybin re-elected as president of NFLPA
Strategic angle: Jalen Reeves-Maybin was re-elected as president of the NFL Players Association's Board of Player Representatives on Sunday.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Safety Scott returns to Panthers on 1-year deal
Strategic angle: Safety Nick Scott, who had a career-high 111 tackles last season, is returning to the Panthers on a one-year contract, the team announced.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Sources: Goedert stays with Eagles on new deal
Strategic angle: Tight end Dallas Goedert reached agreement Sunday on a one-year deal to return to the Eagles for his ninth season in Philadelphia.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Titans Keep Ridley on Restructured Deal
Strategic angle: The Titans and wide receiver Calvin Ridley have agreed to a restructured contract, ensuring his stay with the team through 2026.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Jets Sign Safety Andre Cisco to 1-Year, $5.25M Deal
The New York Jets have finalized a contract with safety Andre Cisco, securing him for the upcoming season.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Grading the NCAA Tournament selection committee: Vanderbilt a huge miss, Auburn and Miami (Ohio) good calls
Strategic angle: Here's what the committee got right -- and what it missed -- in building the final 68-team bracket
Editorial Staff Mar 16