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
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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
Broncos to re-sign key LB Strnad, source says
The Broncos and linebacker Justin Strnad have agreed to a three-year, $18 million contract that includes $10 million guaranteed.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: College football returning production 2026: Returning starters for every FBS team
Strategic angle: A complete look at which FBS teams return the most starters for 2026 -- from title contenders to programs starting over.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: China’s EV Juggernaut Wants To Race In Formula 1
Strategic angle: This year, Ford, Audi, GM, and Toyota have all flocked to Formula 1, and BYD wants to follow the suit.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Trump will welcome Iran at World Cup - Infantino
Strategic angle: US President Donald Trump has said Iran are 'welcome' to take part in this summer's World Cup despite the countries being at war, according to Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Barnwell makes sense of the called-off Maxx Crosby trade: What happens in the aftermath?
Strategic angle: Four days after agreeing to trade for the Raiders edge rusher, the Ravens backed out. Will he still get dealt? Which teams might be in, and who else is affected here?
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: LeBron sits out 3rd straight as Lakers beat Wolves
Strategic angle: Lakers star LeBron James remained out Tuesday night against the Timberwolves due to injuries.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: 🏀 NBA All-Contract Team: Playoff contenders?
Strategic angle: Could a roster built with only the best contracts in the league -- no max or rookie deals allowed -- reach the playoffs?
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Champions League: Newcastle hold Barça to draw as Yamal saves Spanish side
Strategic angle: Barça came from behind to draw level in stoppage time against Newcastle (1-1) in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Hofstra, again led by Claxton, returns to tourney
Strategic angle: Hofstra is returning to the NCAA tournament for the first time in 25 years after defeating Monmouth 75-69 for the Coastal Athletic Association tournament championship.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Source: Ricard latest to rejoin Harbaugh in N.Y.
Strategic angle: Former Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard agreed to a two-year deal with the Giants, a source told ESPN.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Two more people connected to Iranian football team choose to stay in Australia
Strategic angle: A player and a support staff member join five others in opting to remain in Australia after most of the team departed.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Kelce says Swift inspired return for 14th season
Strategic angle: Travis Kelce credits fiancée Taylor Swift for motivating him to continue his NFL career.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Spurs GK subbed after Atléti score 3 in 15 mins
Strategic angle: Goalkeeper Antonín Kinsky was hauled off after just 17 minutes as Tottenham fell behind in their Champions League match.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Browns re-sign RG Jenkins amid O-line overhaul
Strategic angle: The Browns have re-signed guard Teven Jenkins as they navigate a complete overhaul of their offensive line.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Source: WR Raymond leaves Lions to join Bears
Strategic angle: Kalif Raymond has agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Bears, reuniting the wide receiver with Ben Johnson.
Editorial Staff Mar 10