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The NFL Draft is fast approaching, and the rumor mill is also picking up its pace. While a lot of the chatter surrounding teams and prospects at this time of the year will turn out to be either a smokescreen or misinformation, it also can give us an early idea in which direction the draft […]
The Tampa Bay Rays are acquring right-handed pitcher Casey Legumina from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Ty Cummings. Legumina, 28, was originally selected in the 8th round of the 2019 draft by the Minnesota Twins; Legumina was actually drafted twice prior to signing with the Twins (25th round in 2016 […]
It only took one game to see that Koa Peat was not going to be play at the college level for long. And despite some ups and downs after that, the Arizona freshman is ready to begin his pro career. Peat officially declared for the 2026 NBA Draft on Friday, the final day for players […]
The Kansas City Chiefs are looking ahead to Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday. The organization has only pick No. 40 over Rounds 2 and 3. The Arrowhead Pride community was asked to vote for the position they believe the Chiefs will select with their lone pick today. Right now, the poll […]
The Philadelphia Flyers have avoided the worst-case scenario for goaltender Dan Vladar , but that doesn’t mean that he may not miss some time. On Thursday, Rick Tocchet said that it was “more of a maintenance day” for Vladar as the netminder didn’t take the ice for practice with the team. “He was going to probably be off anyway, but he is a little banged up. Feels better today,” the head coach told the media on Thursday . “That’s basically all the information I really have.” Vla...
As the calendar gets ready to flip from April to May, the Ohio State men’s basketball roster is starting to fill out. With Thursday’s addition of former Memphis guard Curtis Givens, the men’s basketball team now has 12 players. It’s possible that the Buckeyes could add another player between now and June when the team […]
Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Eagles take USC wide receiver Makai Lemon in the first round of NFL Draft: Five thoughts on the pick – PHLYLemon’s addition makes it even more glaring: The Eagles offense, and Jalen Hurts with it, needs to change. Analyzing the fit for Lemon in what […]
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Betis in La Liga. STARTING LINEUPS Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin; Trent, Huijsen, Rüdiger, Mendy; Thiago, Valverde, Bellingham; Brahim, Mbappé and Vinicius. Betis starting XI (TBC): Valles; Bellerín, Bartra, Natan, Ricardo; Amrabat, Fornals; Antony, Fidalgo, Abde; Cucho. Mendy gets another chance to start, […]
1901 It wasn’t planned this way, but three games in other cities were postponed by rain, putting the White Sox in position to host the first major league game in American League history. Some 9,000 fans at South Side Park — or maybe it was 14,000, reports conflict — saw the home club beat the […]
Fans may have to wait a bit longer in the second round to see a San Francisco 49ers selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. Per Jordan Schultz, the 49ers are considered “very open” to moving back and acquiring more picks from 33. This is in line with 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan’s comments on Monday […]
Since NIL and the transfer portal changed the landscape of college football in 2020, people have been saying the NCAA is now more like the pros. But the way that Rams general manager Les Snead basically recruited quarterback Ty Simpson to L.A. by telling him to enter the draft so that he could take him […]
The Nationals looked to even the series with the Braves yesterday afternoon at Nationals Park, and were in position to possibly steal the win going into the 7th inning tied 2-2. Unfortunately, the bullpen let them down once again, as Cionel Perez was tagged for 3 runs after getting just one out, bringing his ERA […]
Washington fans are happy with the newest Commander Like those of most NFL teams, Commanders fans are enthusiastic about the team’s 1st round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. Washington picked former Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles — literally the most athletic player at his position in the past 40 years, based on results from […]
The Portland Trail Blazers are heading back home knotted at 1-1 with the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. After falling 111-98 in Game 1, the Blazers were able to overcome a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit in Game 2, earning a 106-103 victory. With home court successfully stolen, Portland will […]
Luka Dončić has already had a Hall of Fame-caliber career, with this season being his best yet. He averaged a league-leading 33.5 points per game and was named the Western Conference Player of the Month in January and March. But despite the scoring prowess, dominance, and being the best player on a 53-win team, he […]
PHILADELPHIA — Derrick White started getting ‘congratulations’ texts on Thursday afternoon. At first, he didn’t know what for. Then, he realized he had won the NBA’s annual Sportsmanship Award, which is bestowed upon the player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court. “It’s pretty cool,” White said at Celtics shootaround on Friday […]
The New England Patriots did not use their No. 31 overall pick on a player Thursday night, instead trading up to select offensive tackle Caleb Lomu 28th overall. Now, attention turns to Friday where they are currently set to have two selections — one in both the second and third rounds. Who might be on […]
It was quite the night for the Cowboys. After spending much of the day at the top of the news cycle over rumors that George Pickens was going to be traded, followed shortly by the wide receiver officially signing his franchise tag, Dallas got busy in the first round. They made two trades, moving up […]
The Yankees drafted shortstop George Lombard Jr. in June 2023, back when he was an extremely toolsy but raw 18-year-old prospect. They chose ceiling over floor, something that they don’t always do, and so far, it’s hard to say they regret their choice. No, Lombard hasn’t made his MLB debut. He isn’t particularly close to […]
Newcastle United are not preparing for an immediate change of manager despite ongoing pressure following recent results, with no indication that Eddie Howe will either be sacked or leave on his own in the short term. The club’s current focus remains on stabilizing performances during the final stretch of the season, and Howe is seemingly […]
Currently, there are more questions than answers regarding the 2026 WNBA season. One thing is certain, though: The Indiana Fever will be one of the most fascinating teams to watch. (And you’ll be able to do so, as all 44 of their games are on national TV.) They are at the epicenter of women’s basketball […]
Barcelona have lost Lamine Yamal to injury for the rest of the season but the teenager is expected to be fit in time to feature for Spain at World Cup 2026 this summer. The Catalan giants and the national team have clashed over the use of Yamal throughout this season and there may now be […]
The 2026 NFL Draft continues tonight in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The New Orleans Saints are currently slated to pick at 41 in the second round and 74 in the third round, but of course that could change depending on any trades. As usual, ESPN and NFL Network will air the draft simultaneously and this year ABC will continue to also […]
This weekend is the biggest weekend of not just this season, but for a while for Purdue baseball. The program last made the NCAA Tournament in 2018, when it was a 2 seed in the Chapel Hill regional and went 2-1. The last time Purdue was in position to return to the tournament was in […]
The lights were perfect. The stage was set. And for a few hours, the city of Pittsburgh reminded the football world exactly why it sits at the heart of the sport. Inside the building, the franchise’s past stood shoulder to shoulder with its future. Hall of Fame icons like Ben Roethlisberger and Terry Bradshaw drew […]
The Chicago Bears unexpectedly took Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman with the 25th overall pick last night, and having the best player available align with a massive need in the secondary was as perfect an outcome as general manager Ryan Poles could have hoped for. The first round, in general, has left things pretty good for […]