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March Madness explained: how the NCAA tournament bracket works
How the NCAA basketball tournament bracket works, including the move from 68 to 76 teams in 2027, the new Opening Round, seeding and the four regions.
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A daily rundown of the biggest things happening across all of sport, from the major leagues to rugby, cricket, cycling, sailing and world championships.
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MLS vs European soccer leagues: the main differences
How MLS differs from Europe's top leagues: the calendar, playoffs instead of a table, no promotion or relegation, the salary budget, and the draft.
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Sailing's big events explained: the America's Cup and SailGP
How the America's Cup and SailGP work: the foiling boats in plain terms, how races are scored, the 2027 America's Cup in Naples, and how to follow both.
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Soccer transfer windows explained
How soccer transfer windows work: when they open and close, deadline day, loans, free agents, fees and add-ons, and how to tell a rumor from a confirmed deal.
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Tennis Grand Slams and rankings explained
A plain guide to tennis's four Grand Slams, their surfaces and best-of-five format, and how ATP and WTA ranking points work over a rolling 52 weeks.
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The general rundown: the biggest stories across all of sport
The general rundown is a daily email on the biggest stories across all of sport, from rugby and cricket to cycling and sailing, with major leagues kept brief.
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The Premier League explained for new fans
How the Premier League works: 20 clubs, 38 games, three points for a win, the table, relegation, European places, the big clubs and how to pick a team.
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The Six Nations explained: bonus points, Grand Slam and more
How the Six Nations works: the six teams, bonus points, the Grand Slam, Triple Crown and Wooden Spoon, and how the tournament relates to the Rugby World Cup.
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The World Marathon Majors explained
Which races are the World Marathon Majors in 2026, when each usually runs, how runners get in through ballots or qualifying times, and how elite races work.
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What is a daily sports briefing?
A daily sports briefing is one short email covering your teams' results, what's next, injuries and transfers. What a good one includes and how to set one up.