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
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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
Briefing: Sources: TE Knox stays with Bills on new deal
Strategic angle: The Bills found a way to keep tight end Dawson Knox on the 2026 roster amid a difficult cap situation by signing him to a new three-year contract.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: NCAA to Monitor Tournament Officials for Betting with New Tech
Strategic angle: The NCAA introduces ProhiBet to oversee referees in basketball, baseball, and softball tournaments amid betting concerns.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Packers Add St-Juste to Bolster CB Depth
Strategic angle: The Packers signed CB Benjamin St-Juste to a two-year, $10 million contract, a source told ESPN.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Trump confirms Australia will grant asylum to five Iranian women football players
Amid concerns for player welfare, the Australian Iranian Council urged the government to protect the squad members.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Inside Bodo/Glimt - the Champions League's ultimate giantkilling story
Strategic angle: It's early January and Bodo/Glimt are holding a team meeting in Spain to discuss their upcoming Champions League campaign.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Galatasaray vs. Liverpool live stream: Champions League odds, where to watch, start time, lineup predictions
Strategic angle: The English side will face Galatasaray in the round of 16 first leg
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Reindeer racing draws crowds in Finland’s frozen north near the Russian border
Strategic angle: Traditional reindeer racing delights fans despite freezing temperatures.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Why Fins released Tua Tagovailoa; how he fits with Falcons
Strategic angle: If Michael Penix Jr. isn't ready for the season, the Falcons have a new lefty QB to start.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Offseason grades: Who won the Crosby trade?
We're handing out report cards on big offseason moves, including the Ravens dealing two first-rounders for Maxx Crosby.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Sources: Ravens, QB Huntley reach 2-year deal
Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley will remain with the Ravens after agreeing to a two-year deal worth up to $11 million.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Seahawks keep Shaheed in fold with $51M deal
Strategic angle: The Seahawks are bringing back wide receiver Rashid Shaheed on a three-year, $51 million deal that includes $34.7 million guaranteed.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Sources: Pats bulk up O-line, add Vera-Tucker
Strategic angle: The Patriots bolstered their offensive line Monday night, agreeing to a three-year deal with the versatile but injury-plagued Alijah Vera-Tucker.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Big-spending Raiders add Linderbaum, Walker
Strategic angle: Free agent center Tyler Linderbaum reached agreement Monday on a record deal with the Raiders, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Broncos to re-sign LB Singleton, cut Greenlaw
Strategic angle: Alex Singleton returns to the Broncos on a two-year deal, while Dre Greenlaw is released after one season.
Editorial Staff Mar 9
Briefing: Prosecutors to drop charge against Pats' Barmore
Strategic angle: Massachusetts prosecutors announced the decision to drop a domestic assault and battery charge against New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore.
Editorial Staff Mar 9