Briefing: Court filing: Jackson feared Pearce 'will kill me'
Strategic angle: WNBA player Rickea Jackson filed a petition for protection against her ex-boyfriend, Falcons LB James Pearce Jr., citing fears for her life.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
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Briefing: Ex-Fins OLB Chubb gets 3-year deal with Bills
Strategic angle: Pass rusher Bradley Chubb reached agreement on a three-year, $43.5 million deal worth up to $52.5 million that includes $29 million guaranteed with the Bills.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Celtics' Brown ejected, then takes to social media
Strategic angle: Celtics guard Jaylen Brown was ejected in the second quarter of Tuesday's matchup at the Spurs after officials whistled him for back-to-back technical fouls.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Sources: Doncic in custody battle for daughters
Strategic angle: Lakers star Luka Dončić has separated from his fiancée and is in a custody battle over their two daughters.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Warriors' Curry out 10 more days with knee issue
Strategic angle: The Golden State Warriors have ruled out star guard Stephen Curry for another 10 days with a persistent right knee issue.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Chargers reach deal to keep versatile OL Pipkins
Strategic angle: The Chargers are bringing back veteran offensive lineman Trey Pipkins III on a two-year, $10 million deal, a source told ESPN on Tuesday.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Colts, QB Jones agree to 2-year, $88M contract
Strategic angle: The Colts and quarterback Daniel Jones reached agreement Wednesday on a two-year, $88 million contract that can be worth up to $100 million.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Memo: Tisches ask to move Giants stake to trusts
Strategic angle: Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch are requesting to transfer their stakes in the team to their children's trusts, according to an NFL memo.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
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
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