Briefing: Bucks eliminated from playoffs with blowout loss
Strategic angle: The Bucks were officially eliminated from playoff contention with a blowout loss to the Spurs, ending the second-longest active playoff streak.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
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Briefing: Olson leads Michigan past Louisville into Elite 8
Strategic angle: Olivia Olson's 19-point outing helped No. 2 Michigan defeat Louisville 71-52 on Saturday and advance to the Elite 8 in the Women's NCAA Tournament.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Auriemma: Title IX 'pretty much out the window'
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma comments on the state of Title IX legislation.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Football fever comes to New York with unveiling of France's World Cup jersey
Strategic angle: The French Consulate in New York unveiled France's 2026 World Cup kits, featuring a mint-green away jersey in tribute to the Statue of Liberty.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: How much difference will the Giants' focus on special teams make?
Strategic angle: There's an emphasis on improving special teams under John Harbaugh, but the runway to winning is to be determined.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Spurs vs. Bucks odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Saturday, March 28 from proven model
Strategic angle: SportsLine's model reveals its Milwaukee Bucks vs. San Antonio Spurs predictions and Saturday NBA picks
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: NBA playoff watch: 76ers, Hornets clash in key seeding matchup
Strategic angle: Can Philadelphia or Charlotte move into the top six? Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Thursday.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Verstappen 'beyond frustrated' after shock Q2 exit in Japan
Strategic angle: Max Verstappen expresses his frustration following an unexpected elimination in the second qualifying round for the Japanese Grand Prix.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Jackson beats buzzer, LSU to put Duke in Elite 8
Strategic angle: Ashlon Jackson's 3-pointer at the buzzer lifted third-seeded Duke to an 87-85 win over No. 2 seed LSU in the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA tournament.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Reed, Karaban handle pressure, seal UConn win
Strategic angle: Tarris Reed Jr. and Alex Karaban shine in clutch moments to secure victory over Michigan State.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Allen keys Cavs to victory with 18 points in return
Strategic angle: Center Jarrett Allen sparked Cleveland in his return from injury, scoring 18 points in 18 minutes as the Cavaliers rocked the Miami Heat 149-128.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Grizzlies' Jackson: Refs favor veterans, like KD
Strategic angle: GG Jackson expresses concerns over officiating bias towards veteran players, highlighting disparities in treatment compared to stars like Kevin Durant.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Bulls' Ivey, Smith out rest of season with injuries
Strategic angle: The Bulls have ruled guard Jaden Ivey and forward Jalen Smith out for the remainder of the season due to injuries.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: NBA fines Wolves' Reid $50K for ref comments
Strategic angle: Timberwolves' Naz Reid penalized for questioning officials' integrity after a close game.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Sources: Curry (knee) ruled out another 2 games
Strategic angle: The Golden State Warriors will rule star guard Stephen Curry out for another two contests due to his ailing knee, extending his absence to at least 25 consecutive games.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Ole Miss QB Chambliss clears hurdle to play in '26
Strategic angle: A significant legal hurdle for Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to play in 2026 was cleared Friday.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Sources: Sun sold, will relocate to Houston in '27
Strategic angle: The Connecticut Sun franchise is being sold to the Fertitta family for a record $300 million to bring the WNBA back to Houston.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Former Raiders center Robbins dies at age 52
Strategic angle: Former Raiders center Barret Robbins has died at age 52.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Florida AG challenges NFL to abolish Rooney Rule
Strategic angle: Florida's attorney general argues that the Rooney Rule promotes discrimination and calls for merit-based hiring in the NFL.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Bills bring back Hamlin on one-year contract
Strategic angle: The Bills have re-signed safety Damar Hamlin to a one-year contract after his 2025 season was cut short by injury.
Editorial Staff Mar 27