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Brewers end 7-game homerless stretch, demolish Diamondbacks

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:05:09 GMT

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Sal Frelick went deep to snap Milwaukee's seven-game homerless streak and propel the Brewers to a 13-2 rout of the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday in the opener of the three-game series.

Frelick opened the second inning with his second homer, sending a 1-2 pitch from Merrill Kelly 396 feet to right-center

TSMC projects 70% annual growth in 2nm capacity through 2028

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:05:08 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], April 28 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) expects its 2-nanometer (2nm) chip capacity to grow at a compound annual rate of 70 per cent from 2026 to 2028. The world's largest contract chipmaker projects this growth as five fabrication plants begin volume production of 2nm chips this year. These facilities include two plants in Hsinchu and three in Kaohsiung.

TSMC Senior Vice Pr

Padres' Manny Machado 'fine' after leaving game with leg ailment

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:19:14 GMT

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Padres third baseman Manny Machado left San Diego's Monday game against the visiting Chicago Cubs after the sixth inning in a precautionary move due to a left leg injury.

Machado grounded out to third to end the bottom of the sixth and didn't return on defense for the seventh. He ended the night with three hits, including two doubles, and three runs.

'He's fine

Padres' Manny Machado leaves game; reason unclear

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:40:27 GMT

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Padres third baseman Manny Machado left San Diego's Monday game against the visiting Chicago Cubs after the sixth inning. The cause wasn't immediately known.

Machado grounded out to third to end the bottom of the sixth and didn't return on defense for the seventh. He left the game with three hits, including two doubles, and three runs.

San Diego's training staf

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer placed on IL with forearm, ankle issues

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:55:13 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays placed veteran right-hander Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list with left ankle inflammation and right forearm tendinitis on Monday.

The 41-year-old has been one strikeout shy of a milestone 3,500 for the past nine days but couldn't hit that mark in losses to the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 18 and the Cleveland Guardians on Friday.

Brewers' Chad Patrick takes the bump to try to stifle Diamondbacks

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:40:29 GMT

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After snapping a four-game losing streak, the Milwaukee Brewers will turn to right-hander Chad Patrick against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday in the opener of the three-game series.

Arizona has not officially named a starter, but veteran right-hander Merrill Kelly (1-1, 9.31 ERA) is likely to make his third start since coming off the injured list again

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer placed on IR with forearm, ankle issues

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:55:13 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays placed veteran right-hander Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list with left ankle inflammation and right forearm tendinitis on Monday.

Two days later, Mike Vrabel back with Patriots

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:55:08 GMT

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Mike Vrabel was back with the New England Patriots on Monday, two days after he voluntarily left the team to seek counseling amid a controversy over his visit to an Arizona resort with then-Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.

Vrabel was photographed in Utah at a Salt Lake City airport boutique on Saturday, when Rounds 4-7 of the NFL draft transpired.

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Arizona C Motiejus Krivas returning for senior season

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:55:18 GMT

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Arizona center Motiejus Krivas is returning for the 2026-27 season after a breakout junior campaign for the Wildcats.

The school announced the news on social media Monday with the caption, 'Go ahead and add him to your preseason POY watch list now. Mount Krivas is back!'The 7-foot-2 Krivas averaged less than eight points in less than 16 minutes per game in each of

Vikings exercise WR Jordan Addison's 5th-year option

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:55:13 GMT

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The Minnesota Vikings exercised their fifth-year option for wide receiver Jordan Addison on Monday.

The No. 23 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft will earn a guaranteed $18 million during the 2027 season.

Addison, 24, posted the worst numbers of his career with 42 catches for 610 yards and three touchdowns in 14 games (12 starts) last seas

5-star Finnish forward pushes Arkansas class to No. 1

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:05:03 GMT

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Five-star Finnish 7-footer Miika Muurinen committed to Arkansas and elevated John Calipari's 2026 recruiting class to No. 1 in the country, according to ESPN.

Muurinen, 19, who played at multiple U.S. high schools, took an official visit to Arkansas in 2024 before signing to play professionally in Serbia at Partizan Belgrade.

'Since my visit a year and a ha

Containing Cubs' offense next quest for Padres' Randy Vasquez

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:19:05 GMT

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After conquering Coors Field in his last outing, Randy Vasquez now looks to tame the Chicago Cubs' potent attack.

The San Diego Padres right-hander tries to keep his outstanding start to the season going Monday night when he takes the mound to open a three-game series against the Cubs at Petco Park.

Vasquez (2-0, 1.88) hinted at this progression last September

Angels, White Sox looking for offensive consistency

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:55:10 GMT

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One month into the season, the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Angels have experienced extreme positives at the plate to go with frustrating negatives.

As the teams begin a three-game set in Chicago on Monday, the aim remains to build consistency -- with victories hopefully to follow.

After outscoring the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres 19-4 on April 16

Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says timing right for new leadership

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:55:07 GMT

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said the timing was right for both him and the organization when he stepped down after 19 seasons without a losing record.

Tomlin, who guided the Steelers to victory in Super Bowl XLIII in the 2008 season, told NBC on Sunday night in his first interview since resigning in January that the lack of postseason success -- no

MLB roundup: Chad Tracy wins managerial debut as Red Sox top O's

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:40:33 GMT

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Willson Contreras hit a two-run home run and Connelly Early pitched into the seventh inning as the Boston Red Sox won in their first game after a surprising weekend managerial change, beating the host Baltimore Orioles 5-3.

With Chad Tracy serving as interim manager after Alex Cora's Saturday firing, Ceddanne Rafaela recorded an RBI triple and a double as the Re

D-backs stage massive rally to get past Padres in Mexico City Series

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:40:33 GMT

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Ildemaro Vargas had three hits, including a home run, and drove in four runs as the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame a six-run deficit to beat the San Diego Padres 12-7 for a split of the short two-game Mexico City Series at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu on Sunday.

The D-Backs trailed 6-0 after Manny Machado's second homer, a three-run shot in the fifth, before scorin

MLB roundup: Red Sox rout Orioles, fire manager Alex Cora

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:19:18 GMT

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Garrett Crochet pitched six shutout innings and Andruw Monasterio drilled a late-game grand slam as the Boston Red Sox snapped a four-game losing streak in dominant fashion with a 17-1 win over the host Baltimore Orioles Saturday afternoon.

Later on Saturday, the Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and five others on staff. Chad Tracy, the club's manager at Triple-A

2026 NFL Draft Grades: Raiders, Browns score near perfect

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:19:12 GMT

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With the 2026 NFL Draft in the books, we're ready to check the work of all 32 teams.

The good news for the teams who paid the price to pick early in this year's draft is many of them made of the most of the opportunity.

Our analysts break down the work of every team's front office and assign a letter grade with rapid reaction to the draft class of every club.

Ty France hits 2 homers as Padres rally past D-backs in Mexico City

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:07:40 GMT

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Ty France hit two bases-empty homers, Mason Miller recorded his major league-leading 10th save, and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 in the Mexico City Series at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu in Mexico City on Saturday.

Miller has not allowed a run in 14 1/3 innings this season, and he extended his scoreless streak to a franchise-record 34 2/3 innin

Reds place slugger Eugenio Suarez (oblique) on 10-day IL

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:05:20 GMT

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The Cincinnati Reds placed veteran designated hitter/third baseman Eugenio Suarez on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a left oblique strain.

The move is retroactive to Thursday.

Cincinnati recalled outfielder JJ Bleday from Triple-A Louisville to fill the roster spot.

Reds manager Terry Francona doesn't expect Suarez to be sidelined long.

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Garrett Crochet ready to face Orioles, end Red Sox skid

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:40:28 GMT

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The Boston Red Sox had counted on pitching to keep them close in some recent games. But it's going to take the bats to get going for them to make a turnaround.

They carry a four-game losing streak into Saturday afternoon's road game against the Baltimore Orioles.

The Orioles hammered six home runs, including a pair of two-run blasts from Adley Rutschman, in Frid

NFL Draft Rounds 2 & 3: Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald lands with Texans

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:40:27 GMT

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Kayden McDonald was in Pittsburgh for the NFL draft on Thursday night, and the defensive tackle watched 15 of his peers make the walk from the backstage green room to the stage to be announced as first-round selections.

The only player left in that room when the 32-player round ended was McDonald.

McDonald returned to the scene Friday night, and he didn't have to

Michael Lorenzen, double plays help Rockies top Mets

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:05:08 GMT

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Michael Lorenzen tossed a season-high seven innings and earned the win Friday night for the visiting Colorado Rockies, who beat the New York Mets 4-3 in the opener of a three-game series.

Jake McCarthy laced the tiebreaking RBI double in the sixth while Troy Johnston had what proved to be the decisive two-run single an inning later for the Rockies, who improve

Cardinals draft Miami QB Carson Beck to open third round

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:55:14 GMT

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The Arizona Cardinals became the next team to address the quarterback position in the 2026 NFL Draft when they used the first pick of the third round Friday on Miami's Carson Beck.

Beck was the third quarterback taken in this draft and the first on Day 2. No signal-caller was selected between Ty Simpson to the Los Angeles Rams at No. 13 overall and Beck at No. 65

Offenses ready to shine as Padres, D-backs meet in Mexico City

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:19:05 GMT

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The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres will meet in the third incarnation of the Mexico City Series in a two-game set beginning Saturday.

If form holds, runs will follow.

The Padres and San Francisco Giants combined for 37 runs in the inaugural two-game set in 2023, which the Padres swept with 16-11 and 6-4 victories. The teams combined for 15 homers,

Thunder must adjust without Jalen Williams in Game 3 vs. Suns

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:55:11 GMT

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After being without him for much of the regular season, the Oklahoma City Thunder will once again have to adjust to playing without Jalen Williams.

One of the Thunder's primary ballhandlers, Williams suffered a Grade 1 left hamstring strain in Wednesday's Game 2 win over the Phoenix Suns in their Western Conference first-round series.

Oklahoma City leads the s

Prolific HR hitters face off as White Sox, Nationals open series

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:19:12 GMT

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After winning both series on a six-game road trip, the Chicago White Sox will aim to stop a six-game home losing streak when they face the Washington Nationals on Friday night in the first contest of a three-game set.

Chicago swept the reigning American League champion Toronto Blue Jays in the first week of April but hasn't won at home since, absorbing sweeps from t

Arizona measles outbreak prompts surveillance toolkit

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:13:08 GMT

A recent measles outbreak in Arizona has prompted state health officials to up their immunization efforts.

They have created a measles surveillance tool kit for doctors to know the right questions to ask and how to proceed in potentially positi

Pension advocates push back on teacher work stoppage restriction

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:30:49 GMT

Pension advocates in Arizona are pushing back on a proposed ballot initiative that would restrict the actions of teachers unions, allow educators to be punished for organized work stoppages, and potentially strip them of their state pensions.

Critics of the measure call it mean-spirited and draconian overreach, but supporters argue they need reliable teachers for their children.

President of the Arizona A

Arizona sues to block ICE facilitynear chemical warehouse

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:31:09 GMT

SURPRISE, Ariz. (CN) - Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sued the federal government Friday to stop the construction of an ICE detention facility just one mile from two public schools and across the street from a hazardous chemical storage facility.

Standing outside the 418,000-square-foot warehouse Friday morning, Mayes said the Department of Homeland Security violated multiple federal laws when it

Greg Cosell analyzes Lions' 2026 draft class

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:52 GMT

Tim Twentyman

Executive producer and analyst for NFL Matchup and senior producer at NFL Films Greg Cosell has been kind enough to break down the Lions' draft class for detroitlions.com in each of the past 13 seasons, and has agreed to do so for a 14th year.

Cosell's opinions are based on countless hours watching film and evaluating these prospects. He is one of the most honest evaluators in the business, an

Draft Day Lookback: Greg Lloyd

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:55:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyIn honor of the 2026 NFL Draft being held in Pittsburgh, we are highlighting the day members of the Hall of Honor were drafted by the Steelers.The feature will run from April 17-May 1, featuring some of the team's most iconic players.Today we feature Greg Lloyd.April 29Greg LloydLinebacker1987-1997Drafted April 29, 1987His demeanor appeared to match the shirt he wore on a regular basis. It simply said, "I was

49ers Sign RB Sincere McCormick, S Patrick McMorris to One-Year Deals

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:40:00 GMT

The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have signed RB Sincere McCormick and S Patrick McMorris to one-year deals.

McCormick (5-8, 204) originally entered the NFL after signing with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2022. Throughout his NFL career with the Raiders (2022-24), 49ers (2025), Arizona Cardinals (2025), Denver Broncos (2025) and Minnesota Vikings (2025) he has appeared in

Draft Day Lookback: Rod Woodson

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:55:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyIn honor of the 2026 NFL Draft being held in Pittsburgh, we are highlighting the day members of the Hall of Honor were drafted by the Steelers.The feature will run from April 17-May 1, featuring some of the team's most iconic players.Today we feature Rod Woodson.April 28Rod WoodsonCornerback1987-96Drafted April 28, 1987There are not many players who earn first-ballot Hall of Fame honors. Oftentimes, players h

Around the AFC North: Draft Grades & Recap of Rivals' Picks

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:31:33 GMT

Justin Robertson

With the 2026 NFL Draft now in the rearview mirror, here is a look at how the Ravens' rivals did:

Cleveland Browns: Offense Revamped With Early Selections

Round 1: OL Spencer Fano, Utah (9th overall)

Round 1: WR KC Concepcion, Texas A&M (24)

Round 2: WR Denzel Boston, Washington (39)

Round 2: S Emmanuel McN

2026 Draft Grades: What they're saying about the Raiders' draft class

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:00:20 GMT

Raiders.com Staff

Danny Kelly, The Ringer

Grade:A+

Analysis:"It obviously helps a lot to have the first pick in the draft, but the Raiders knocked their entire draft out of the park. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza was the no-brainer selection for this team at the top of the draft and offers the promise of stability at the quarterback spot for years to come. I

A look at the Steelers 2026 Draft Class

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Teresa Varley

The Steelers had 10 selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, adding new faces on both sides of the ball throughout the three days.

The team kicked the draft off selecting offensive tackle Max Iheanachor from Arizona State in the first round with the 21st overall pick.

"I'm very excited about Max," said Coach Mike McCarthy. "Our offensive line coaches are bouncing off the wall. He's great for us

Morning Break: Meet Saints 2026 Draft class, undrafted free agents

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:21 GMT

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Monday, April 27

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Saints News from Nola.com

How did Saints WR Jordyn Tyson reach the peak? By leaning on family through the valleys.

Dawn would not yet have broken in north Texas when John Tyson would hear the familiar sounds of a garage door jolting to life, the hum of a car engine, the ga

Detroit Lions' 2026 Draft in Review

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:39 GMT

Abigail DeYoung

The 2026 NFL Draft has officially concluded, and the Lions welcomed seven new players to Detroit.

General manager Brad Holmes said he 'really couldn't be more thrilled with all three days' of his sixth draft in Detroit. The team added talent across six position groups with five defensive picks and two on offense.

The Lions' draft class features:

Two players from the Univers

Record-Breaking World Heat

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:37:55 GMT

The world is its hottest in modern human history (circa 1500-present). Yet, fossil fuel CO2 emissions continue unabated, effectively creating an artificial blanket that retains heat. Despite decarbonization efforts, emissions continue to rise, driven by increasing energy demand and fossil fuel use. According to NOAA, over the past 60 years,carbon dioxide (CO2)in the atmosphere has increased 100-200timesfaster than it d

Draft Grades: What They're Saying About the Titans 2026 Draft Class

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:51:47 GMT

Jim Wyatt

NASHVILLEThe draft picks are in, eight of them in all:

Round 1 (No. 4): WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State

Round 1 (No. 31): Edge Keldric Faulk, Auburn

Round 2 (No. 60): LB Anthony Hill, Jr., Texas

Round 5 (No. 142): G Fernando Carmona, Jr., Arkansas

Round 5 (No. 165): RB Nick Singleton, P

Meet The Seahawks 2026 Draft Class

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:34:00 GMT

A collection of Seahawks.com stories, videos and other coverage of the newest members of the Seattle Seahawks.
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The Seahawks finalized their 2026 NFL Draft class on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The team added eight players players in total with three on offense and on five on defense.

Round 1, No. 32 Overall: RB Jadarian Price, Notre Dame

Round 2, No. 64 Overall: S Bud Clark,

Bears land draft class that fits their competitive DNA

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:02:38 GMT

Larry Mayer
Coach Ben Johnson was elated after the Bears strengthened their roster in the NFL Draft with intense competitors who are consumed by football.
General manager Ryan Poles delivered, selecting seven prospects who share the same characteristics that the reigning NFC North champions covet.
"I couldn't be more pleased with Ryan and his crew," Johnson said. "These scouts went out [last] fall and

Meet the Team: 2026 New Orleans Saints Draft Picks

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:30:03 GMT

The New Orleans Saints drafted eight players in the 2026 NFL draft
New Orleans Saints
Here's the full list of players selected by New Orleans in each round of the NFL Draft.
The Saints drafted Arizona State wide receiverJordyn Tyson, University of Georgia defensive tackleChristen Miller, University of Georgia tight endOscar Delp, Auburn guardJeremiah Wright, North Dakota State wide receiverBryce Lan

New Orleans Saints add offensive weapons, speed in NFL Draft

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:02:06 GMT

"I think it was a little something for everyone offense, defense and special teams"
John DeShazier
The New Orleans Saints believe they got what they sought from the 2026 NFL Draft, which concluded with rounds 4 through 7 on Saturday.
Three receivers, a tight end, a defensive tackle, an offensive guard, two defensive backs and an edge rusher (acquired via trade) capped the weekend as New Orleans, per

Titans 2026 Draft Notes

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:49:00 GMT

TEAM DRAFT NOTES

Mike Borgonziled the Titans draft process in his second year as general manager.

The 2026 Titans draft class consisted of eight members: wide receiverCarnell Tate(Round 1), edgeKeldric Faulk(Round 1), linebackerAnthony Hill Jr.(Round 2), guardFernando Carmona Jr.(Round 5), r

Draft de los 49ers - Clase del 2026: Anlisis Jugador por Jugador

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:36:10 GMT

Brooke Evans
Para seguir todas las entrevistas exclusivas con los seleccionados del draft de los 49ers, miembros de la directiva y ms, visita49ers.com/draft.
Este es un recorrido por la Clase del 2026 de los 49ers 2026:
Ronda 2: Seleccin 33 - WR De'Zhaun Stribling
El WRDe'Zhaun Striblingjug cuatro temporadas al nivel colegial (Washington State, Oklahoma State, y Ole Miss) y fue pieza clave en

On The Edge, A Love Fest, And Cardinals Draft Aftermath

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:15:49 GMT

Darren Urban/Word From The Birds
Jeremiyah Love was the pick, but one of the most popular positions mocked to the Cardinals in the first round of the draft had been edge rusher. Maybe David Bailey, maybe Arvell Reese. Reuben Bain, not so much.
But for a team with 30 sacks last season and in a draft that many felt was deep at edge, that the Cardinals didn't emerge with one was a slight surprise. "It just did

Steelers select Spears-Jennings in seventh round

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:48:00 GMT

Teresa Varley
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The Steelers selected Oklahoma safety Robert Spears-Jennings with the 224th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
In four seasons he appea

Bears select Arizona State LB Keyshaun Elliott 166th overall

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:15:00 GMT

Gabby Hajduk
The Bears on Saturday selected Arizona State linebacker Keyshaun Elliott with pick No. 166, which they acquired in a trade earlier in the day with the Panthers.
The 6-foot-2, 231-pounder from Richmond, Mo., played 52 career collegiate games, 25 at Arizona State (2024-25) and 27 at New Mexico State (2022-23), totaling 301 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and nine sacks.
As a senior last season

A CLOSER LOOK: Cornerback Keith Abney II

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:14:03 GMT

Tim Twentyman
Player:Cornerback Keith Abney II, Arizona State
Pick:Round 5, Pick 17 (157th overall)
Ht/Wt:5-10, 187
Pro Day results:

40-yard dash: 4.45 seconds

Bench: 15 reps (Combine)

Short shuttle: 4.38 seconds

3-Cone drill: 6.91 seconds

Resume:

2

5 Things to Know About New Chargers Safety Genesis Smith

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:09:17 GMT

Omar Navarro
The Chargers bolstered their defensive back room with their third Day 3 pick, selecting Arizona safetyGenesis Smithin the fourth round (No. 131 overall).
Get all of your Bolts draft news at theChargers 2026 Draft Hub.
Here are five things to know about Smith:
1. All-Big 12 honoree
Smith joins the Chargers coming off a strong 2

Lions draft CB Keith Abney II

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:05:37 GMT

Tim Twentyman
The Detroit Lions turned their attention to bolstering the secondary with the selection of Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney II with the first of their two fifth-round picks Saturday.
A two-year starter for the Sun Devils, Abney played mostly outside cornerback. He was an extremely productive player, recording 21 passes defended and five interceptions over those two seasons.
Opposing

Lions draft cornerback Keith Abney II

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:05:37 GMT

Tim Twentyman
The Detroit Lions turned their attention to bolstering the secondary with the selection of Arizona State cornerbackKeith Abney IIwith the first of their two fifth-round picks Saturday.
A two-year starter for the Sun Devils, Abney played mostly outside cornerback. He was an extremely productive player, recording 21 passes defended and five interceptions over those two seasons.
Opposing pa

Steelers select Nowakowski in fifth round

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:05:00 GMT

Teresa Varley
The Steelers selected Indiana fullback Riley Nowakowski with the 169th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Steelers traded with the Kansas City Chiefs, sending the Chiefs the 161st overall pick (fifth round) and the 249th overall pick (seventh) in exchange for the 169th overall pick (fifth round) and the 210th overall pick (seventh round).
He appeared in 16 games i

Chargers Select Safety Genesis Smith in Round 4 of 2026 NFL Draft

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:40:00 GMT

Omar Navarro
The Chargers selected Arizona safety Genesis Smith in the fourth round (No. 131 overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday.
The Athletic's Dane Brugler, who had him as a Top 10 safety prospect, offered the following breakdown of Smith:
He has a natural center-field skill set because of his ability to read the quarterback and range toward the football. Similar in ways to Callen Bullock, he

2026 NFL Draft Blog: Record setter

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Teresa VarleyThe NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh from April 23-25, with plenty of free activities for fans of all ages to enjoy throughout the three-day extravaganza hosted by the NFL, in partnership with VisitPITTSBURGH and the Steelers.From the Draft Stage and Main Theater, North Shore, and Point State Park, there will be no shortage of fun activities, with plenty of it having Steelers flavor.All activities are

Labriola on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:38:00 GMT

Bob Labriola
In golf, it's called "moving day."
In a 72-hole tournament format, moving day typically falls on a Saturday the day after the cut is made and the day before the final 18 holes and it's when players try to make a significant move up the leaderboard to get into contention. It often is characterized by more aggressive play to get within striking distance of the 36-hole leaders and therefore get in

10 players to watch on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:21:21 GMT

The Browns hold five picks on the final day of the draft
Kelsey Russo
The Browns enter the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft with five total picks in the final four rounds.
They have four picks in the fifth round at Nos. 146, 148, 149 and 152 overall, and one in the seventh round at No. 248. The Browns made three trades on the second night of the draft to move around the board and add draft capital.

2026 49ers Draft Class: Player-by-Player Breakdown

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:13:00 GMT

Brooke Evans
To follow along with exclusive interviews with 49ers draft picks, members of the front office and more, visit49ers.com/draft.
Here's a rundown of the 49ers 2026 draft class:
Round 2: 33rd Overall - WR De'Zhaun Stribling
WRDe'Zhaun Striblingplayed four seasons at the collegiate level (Washington State, Oklahoma State, and Ole Miss) and was a key contributor on some of college footb

Top Players Available for Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:02:20 GMT

Brooke Evans
The San Francisco 49ers are set to make five more picks on the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday.
To recap, the 49ers made a series of trades in order to get three picks in Day 2 of the draft. With the first selection of the day at No. 33 overall, San Francisco selected WRDe'Zhaun Stribling. The team then added DLRomello Heightat No. 70 and RBKaelon Blackat No. 90.
The 49ers ent

Transcript: GM Jon Eric Sullivan - NFL Draft Day 2 - Apr. 24

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:30:00 GMT

Dolphins Staff
Read the full transcript from GM Jon Eric Sullivan's media availability on April 24, 2026.
(What do you think of ILB Jacob Rodriguez as this building block on defense, a future leader?)"I can't say enough good things about Jacob (Rodriguez), and I think more importantly, the people that have been around him for the time that they have at Texas Tech and the things they say abo

Daniel Jeremiah's Best Available Players on Day 3 of 2026 NFL Draft

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:15:00 GMT

Omar Navarro
The Chargers are currently slated to have a busy Day 3 of the2026 NFL Draft.
The Bolts made their first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday selecting Miami edge rusherAkheem Mesidorwith the No. 22 overall pick. They followed it up with the selection of offensive linemanJake Slaughterin Round 2.
But with a pair of trade downs, one with

Bengals Select CB Tacario Davis With 72nd Overall Pick

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:44:43 GMT

Geoff Hobson
The Bengals drafted Washington CB Tacario Davis with their third round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here is a brief overview of the selection:
This story will be updated
Pick:Round Three, 72nd Overall
Name:Tacario Davis
Hometown:Long Beach, CA
Height:6'3 7/8"
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Top Internet Reactions to Chargers 2026 NFL Draft Picks

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:22:00 GMT

Here are the top social media reactions to the Chargers 2026 draft picks
Eric Smith
The Chargers bolstered the offensive trenches on Friday with the selection ofJake Slaughter.
They also added some juice to their edge rusher room selection Miami edge rusherAkheem Mesidoron Thursday night at No. 22 overall.
Be sure to check out theChargers 2026 Draft Hu

How Caleb Banks' Unique Traits Could Form Custom Fit with Vikings

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:52:01 GMT

Rob Kleifield
EAGAN, Minn.The smiling didn't end after Caleb Banks left the room.
Minnesota's No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft walked out with his entourage of family just minutes prior, and then Vikings Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores walked in with a Banks' sized smile covering his face.
"When you see a guy with this type of, kind of rare size, rare athleticism, you take a real h

Spagnola: Downs creating potential red-letter day

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:31:46 GMT

Mickey Spagnola
FRISCO, TexasLet me recall a short conversation with a trusted acquaintance here at The Star about four hours prior to the draft, when asking sarcastically as have been asked seemingly a million times over the past couple of months, "So who are the Cowboys drafting with the 12th pick?"
Funny guy, me.
"There's so much going on out there," was the response to parry my qu

Jets TE Kenyon Sadiq: 'I Play Fast and I Play Hard'

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:01:21 GMT

No. 16 Draft Pick Gives G&W a Versatile Weapon on Offense
Jack Bell
One of the highest compliments a player can earn is being labeled a guy with a "high football IQ." And when it comes toKenyon Sadiq, the Oregon tight end the Jets selected with the No. 16 overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night, that tag can be extended.
Sadiq is a high IQ person. Period.
Though

Understanding The Love Pick And A 'Good Spot' With Brissett

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:57:40 GMT

Ossenfort said he has been talking with veteran QB
Darren Urban/Word From The Birds
In the end, the Cardinalswanted the game-changer.
Yes, Monti Ossenfort knows about "premium" positions, and trying to find key players like tackles and edge rushers. And who knows, maybe if David Bailey had been on the board this might be a different conversation. But the Cardinals didn't draft running back Jeremiyah

Morning Break: Saints draft Jordyn Tyson, 2026 NFL Draft Day 1

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:03 GMT

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Friday, April 24
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Rod Walker: Special night for Saints' draft pick Jordyn Tyson makes his NBA big brother proud
Jordyn Tyson was in Pittsburgh Thursday night for the biggest night of his life. His brother Jaylon, who plays for the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, was 300

Late for Work: Ravens Get A+ Grades for Vega Ioane Pick

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:33:45 GMT

Kevin Eck
Ravens Get A+ Grades for Vega Ioane Pick
In describing Vega Ioane last week, General Manager Eric DeCosta said the Penn State guard is "straight from central casting."
Ioane doesn't just look the part; the massive mauler's game film speaks for itself. The Ravens' selection of Ioane with the 14th-overall pick in the draft Thursday night is getting rave reviews from critics.

New Orleans Saints 2026 NFL Draft: Day 2 Need to Know

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:23:59 GMT

Saints hold the 42nd pick in Round 2 and the 73rd pick in Round 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday, April 24
New Orleans Saints
2026 SAINTS NFL DRAFT DAY 2 SELECTIONS:
The New Orleans Saints have two selections in the second and third rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday evening. The 42nd pick is estimated to happen around 6:44 p.m. CT and the 73rd pick is estimated to happen aro

10 players to watch on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:10 GMT

The Browns hold one pick at No. 39 in Round 2, and two picks at No. 70 and No. 74 in Round 3
Kelsey Russo
The Browns enter Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft with three total picks, beginning the day with No. 39 early in the second round. They will then be back on the clock in the third round at No. 70, and shortly after at No. 74.
Cleveland added the 74th pick in a trade made during the first round, when

Seven Potential Day-Two Picks at Seven Positions for the Buccaneers

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Bucs were thrilled to land OLB Rueben Bain Jr. at the 15th pick on Thursday night, but there's a lot of work left to be done in the 2026 draft and plenty of prospects who should appearl to the team in Rounds Two and Three
Scott Smith
A year ago, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers surprised many draft pundits by selecting Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka with the 19th overall pick, despite some pretty clear

Phoenix explores mutual aid to conserve threatened water supply

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:30:31 GMT

PHOENIX (CN) - The city of Phoenix is taking steps to secure its water future as federal cuts to an already dwindling share of the Colorado River loom.

For decades, the city has stored extra water underground, anticipating worsening drought conditions. If the feds follow through with slashing Arizona'

ViX Drives TelevisaUnivisions Q1 Earnings Growth

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:32:16 GMT
ViX Drives TelevisaUnivisions Q1 Earnings Growth

Steiner eOptics to exhibit at LAAD Defense & Security 2026 in So Paulo, Brazil

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:56:05 GMT
Steiner eOptics to exhibit at LAAD Defense & Security 2026 in So Paulo, Brazil

Houston officer Ashley Gonzalez fired for racist rant, all criminal cases under review

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:41:47 GMT
Houston officer Ashley Gonzalez fired for racist rant, all criminal cases under review

Baldwin Park Police bodycam video from shootout with suspect that killed Officer Samuel Riveros

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:41:11 GMT
Baldwin Park Police bodycam video from shootout with suspect that killed Officer Samuel Riveros

Ex-con sentenced to 115 years to life for killing NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller during traffic stop

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:37:25 GMT
Ex-con sentenced to 115 years to life for killing NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller during traffic stop

Cleveland Division of Police oversight commission passes restricted vehicle pursuit policy

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:36:41 GMT
Cleveland Division of Police oversight commission passes restricted vehicle pursuit policy

Bodycam video shows man biting police dog while resisting Florence officers

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:36:23 GMT
Bodycam video shows man biting police dog while resisting Florence officers

Students file lawsuit over alleged security failures in Brown University shooting

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:33:47 GMT
Students file lawsuit over alleged security failures in Brown University shooting

Farmers join chorus of concern over food price cap Daily Business

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:04:44 GMT
Farmers join chorus of concern over food price cap Daily Business

Woman In Custody Dispute Accused Of Killing Her 2 Kids Latest News

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:02:03 GMT
Woman In Custody Dispute Accused Of Killing Her 2 Kids Latest News

Students File Lawsuit Against Brown For Safety Failures UK Crime

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:01:54 GMT
Students File Lawsuit Against Brown For Safety Failures UK Crime

Man Who Killed NYPD Officer In 2024 Learns His Fate Latest News

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:01:11 GMT
Man Who Killed NYPD Officer In 2024 Learns His Fate Latest News

Former Alabama Player Impersonated NFL Players To Defraud Investors Latest News

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:01:05 GMT
Former Alabama Player Impersonated NFL Players To Defraud Investors Latest News

Alleged Guatemalan drug kingpin facing federal charges in San Diego

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:41:37 GMT
Alleged Guatemalan drug kingpin facing federal charges in San Diego

Slow down on hunt for speeders in special operation that begins Tuesday

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:39:13 GMT
Slow down on hunt for speeders in special operation that begins Tuesday

County to reimburse organizations that did not receive contractor payments

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:35:23 GMT
County to reimburse organizations that did not receive contractor payments

What is a food intolerance, and how do you know if you have one? podcast

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:13:16 GMT
What is a food intolerance, and how do you know if you have one? podcast