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Strategic angle: The projected salary cap under the pending WNBA collective bargaining agreement is set to exceed $10 million by the end of the agreement, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Strategic angle: Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, a top contender for this season's NBA MVP, exited the game against the Wizards due to back spasms.
Strategic angle: Prairie View A&M earns its first NCAA tournament victory with a 67-55 triumph over Lehigh.
Strategic angle: Iran's soccer chief confirms the team's ongoing preparations for the World Cup while announcing they will not compete in the US.
Strategic angle: Defensive end AJ Epenesa is signing a one-year deal with the Browns worth up to $5 million.
Strategic angle: Bucs GM Jason Licht acknowledges Mike Evans' right to choose his future with the Niners.
Strategic angle: The Browns are proposing a rule change that would allow NFL teams to trade draft picks five years into the future instead of three.
Strategic angle: Former Bengals and Cowboys linebacker Logan Wilson announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday.
Strategic angle: T.Y. Hilton announces his retirement after a successful NFL career spanning 10 seasons.
Strategic angle: The NFL is preparing to hire replacement officials if a new agreement with the NFL Referees Association isn't reached.
Strategic angle: In a surprising move, the Eagles have traded for veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, sending a future seventh-round pick to the Panthers.
Strategic angle: Duke will open the NCAA tournament Thursday without big man Patrick Ngongba, who continues to recover from a foot injury.
Strategic angle: From mid-major leaders to national superstars, here's who could impact their teams' NCAA tournament runs.
Strategic angle: From rookies, veterans and Sixth Man of the Year candidates, NBA insiders break down each team's unsung hero this season.
Strategic angle: With less than a month to go before the start of the 2026 NBA playoffs, here's where things stand.
Strategic angle: Let's break down the main free agency signings, latest buzz on moves and biggest remaining questions for every team.
Strategic angle: Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby expressed his frustration over the Ravens' decision to cancel a trade deal.
Strategic angle: The NFLPA has elected former union chief strategy officer and retired Cleveland Browns offensive lineman JC Tretter as its next executive director.
Strategic angle: The Dolphins have informed inquiring teams that De'Von Achane is not available in a trade, sources told ESPN.
Strategic angle: NASCAR driver Daniel Dye faces suspension for inappropriate behavior during a livestream.