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Cubs edge D-backs to pull within half-game of first

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:55:07 GMT

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Michael Busch had two hits, including a two-run single, and the Chicago Cubs used two three-run innings to hold off the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Friday in the first game of a weekend series.

Busch triggered a three-run first with a bases-loaded single, then the Cubs added three more in the fourth off Diamondbacks starter off Zac Gallen (1-2) for their thi

Brewers place RHP Brandon Woodruff on IL with shoulder inflammation

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:19:17 GMT

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After making an early exit from his Thursday start due to much lower than normal velocity, Brewers ace Brandon Woodruff was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with right shoulder inflammation.

Woodruff, who missed all of 2024 and the first three months of the 2025 season due to shoulder surgery, faced just six batters in Thursday's 13-1 win over the Arizona Diam

Cubs 2B Nico Hoerner departs vs. D-backs with neck tightness

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:40:30 GMT

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Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner departed Friday's home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with tightness along the left side of his neck.

Hoerner led off the bottom of the first inning with a double but did not take his at-bat in the second inning. Matt Shaw replaced Hoerner as a pinch hitter and grounded out before also taking over at second base.

Valkyries lead WNBA with $850M valuation

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:05:12 GMT

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The Golden State Valkyries are the WNBA's most valuable franchise for a second straight year, according to Sportico.

The team has a valuation of $850 million after setting a league record with $78 million in revenue during its inaugural season in 2025.

The New York Liberty rank a distant second at $600 million, followed by the Indiana Fever ($560M), Seattle

Nationals get first look at Brewers fireballer Jacob Misiorowski

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:55:14 GMT

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The Washington Nationals will try to find an answer for Jacob Misiorowski when they open a three-game series against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.

Misiorowski (1-2, 3.31 ERA) will oppose Milwaukee right-hander Jake Irvin (1-3, 4.85) in the series opener.

The Brewers right-hander has allowed t

Zac Gallen attempts to steady D-backs' staff in opener vs. Cubs

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:05:05 GMT

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Zac Gallen will start the opening contest of the Arizona Diamondbacks' three-game series against the Chicago Cubs on Friday afternoon with a purple, baseball-seamed bruise on his right shoulder after being struck by a line drive in his latest start.

The Diamondbacks as a whole can relate.

The D-backs are in their roughest stretch of the season as they head to

MLB roundup: Phillies sweep DH vs. Giants with pair of walk-offs

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:40:30 GMT

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Bryson Stott delivered a game-tying triple in the ninth inning and scored on Justin Crawford's infield single as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to nip the visiting San Francisco Giants 3-2 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.

Kyle Schwarber hit his 350th career home run while Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez allowed two runs and struck out seven in 6 2/3 in

Brewers RHP Brandon Woodruff goes for MRI after velocity dips

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:40:26 GMT

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Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff went for an MRI after exiting his Thursday start against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning due to low velocity on his fastball.

Woodruff was throwing in the mid-80s, approximately 7 to 10 mph slower than usual.

He faced six batters over 1 1/3 innings before manager Pat Murphy, pitching coach Chris Hook

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr seeks first homer, wins in series vs. White Sox

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:40:24 GMT

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It's safe to say that no one had San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. getting to May 1 without a homer on his stat sheet.

But that's the case as Tatis and San Diego gear up for the first game on Friday of a three-game weekend series against the visiting Chicago White Sox.

It would be ironic if Tatis finally went deep against the organization that original

William Contreras (4 hits), Brewers clobber Diamondbacks

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:05:05 GMT

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William Contreras had four hits including a homer and drove in four runs as the Milwaukee Brewers hammered the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 13-1 to win the rubber game of the series Thursday.

Sal Frelick homered, Brice Turang and Garrett Mitchell each had two hits and scored three runs, and Tyler Black and Luis Rengifo had three RBIs for Milwaukee. The Brewers outsco

Brewers RHP Brandon Woodruff exits after velocity dips

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:19:12 GMT

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Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff exited Thursday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning after his velocity plummeted.

Woodruff was throwing in the mid-80s, approximately seven to 10 mph slower than usual.

He faced six batters over 1 1/3 innings before manager Pat Murphy, pitching coach Chris Hook and trainer Brad Epstein came

MLS commish blames hacker for inflammatory post

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:55:07 GMT

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MLS commissioner Don Garber said his X account was 'compromised' after a since-deleted post appeared to taunt British Columbia Premier David Eby.

Eby posted a 45-second video on his X account on Wednesday pledging that he is working to prevent the Vancouver Whitecaps from relocating.

'The Whitecaps are British Columbia, and I want you to know that we are

Report: Calais Campbell, 39, to sign 1-year deal with Ravens

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:40:35 GMT

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Six-time Pro-Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell is returning to Baltimore to sign a one-year contract with the Ravens, ESPN reported Thursday.

Campbell, who turns 40 on Sept. 1, previously played in Baltimore from 2020-22. He will suit up for his 19th NFL season in 2026.

Campbell has appeared in 278 regular-season games (259 starts). The league record for a def

Michael Soroka, D-backs chase series victory vs. Brewers

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:55:08 GMT

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The Arizona Diamondbacks will look for Michael Soroka to continue his hot start when they visit the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday afternoon in the deciding contest of a three-game series.

Soroka (4-0, 2.60 ERA) will oppose fellow right-hander Brandon Woodruff (2-1, 3.77).

The Diamondbacks evened the series with a 6-2 victory on Wednesday. Nolan Arenado belted

MLB roundup: Braves walk off Tigers in comeback stunner

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:05:12 GMT

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Matt Olson delivered a long, two-run, walk-off homer in the ninth inning against closer Kenley Jansen to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

Ozzie Albies opened the inning with a walk and Olson followed with his ninth homer, a 397-foot shot to right-center field that landed in the Atlanta bullpen. It was the second strai

Diamondbacks dig out of small hole, overpower Brewers

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:55:17 GMT

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Nolan Arenado had a three-run homer and Ildemaro Vargas extended his season-opening hitting streak to 22 games as the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks evened the series with a 6-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday.

Arizona erased a 2-0 deficit with four runs in the fourth off starter Brandon Sproat (0-2) on a solo homer by Adrian Del Castillo and Arena

Reports: Steve Kerr discussing coaching future with team brass

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:05:09 GMT

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Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr met with owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy on Monday for two hours to discuss his future with the franchise, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.

The meeting was productive, according to reports, despite many hurdles still to sort out. The three men will reportedly meet again next week.

Kerr is n

D-backs' Eduardo Rodriguez aspires for more road success in clash vs. Brewers

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:19:12 GMT

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The Arizona Diamondbacks will look for left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez to continue his road success on Wednesday night when the team continues its three-game series the Milwaukee Brewers.

Rodriguez (2-0, 2.89 ERA) will oppose Milwaukee right-hander Brandon Sproat (0-1, 6.45).

The Brewers pounded out 15 hits and capitalized on six walks for a 13-2 victory in the

With manager gone for a game, Padres pursue victory over Cubs

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:05:07 GMT

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Bench coach Randy Knorr will be at the helm of the San Diego Padres when they host the Chicago Cubs in the finale of the teams' three-game series on Wednesday afternoon.

Knorr will fill in for manager Craig Stammen, who will be attending an out-of-town funeral. Stammen departed before the start of the eighth inning of San Diego's 8-3 loss Tuesday to catch a flight.

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

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder close out sweep of Suns

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:05:14 GMT

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 31 points and eight assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder finished off a four-game first-round playoff sweep with a 131-122 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Monday night.Chet Holmgren added 24 points and 12 rebounds and Ajay Mitchell had 22 points and six assists as the top-seeded Thunder swept their opening Western Conference serie

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder finish sweep of Suns

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:40:34 GMT

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Chet Holmgren added 24 points and 12 rebounds and Ajay Mitchell had 22 points and six assists as the top-seeded Thunder swept their opening Western Conferenc

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

Report: Phoenix, Vegas potential options if Whitecaps relocate

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:19:12 GMT

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Las Vegas and Phoenix are the top contenders to become an MLS city if the Vancouver Whitecaps were to relocate, The Athletic reported on Monday.

MLS declined to comment on the report.

Per the report, a special committee of MLS owners met earlier this month to conduct talks on the future of the Whitecaps, which could include relocation. Indianapolis and Sacramen

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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Fever's Kelsey Mitchell, Sophie Cunningham remain committed to Europe's Project B

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:19:06 GMT

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Indiana Fever stars Kelsey Mitchell and Sophie Cunningham remain committed to upstart women's basketball league Project B despite some earlier mixed messages about how the WNBA's new CBA might affect their desire to play overseas.

Mitchell told reporters last week that it would take a 'drastic, unique situation' to play overseas after the new CBA increased play

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

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

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

Ravens Sign 19 Undrafted Rookies

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:23:07 GMT

Justin Robertson

The Ravens have signed 19 undrafted rookie free agents before they kick off rookie minicamp Friday.

While it's difficult to earn a spot on the 53-man roster, Baltimore is an ideal landing spot, as evidenced by the team'srich historyof developing undrafted gems.

Here are the players vying for spots:

QB Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt

Pavia played in 53 career games (49 starts) at

Eagles sign eight undrafted free agents

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:15:00 GMT

After drafting eight players, the Eagles are continuing to add to their roster.

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The2026 NFL Draftfinished on Saturday evening, but the player acquisition process doesn't end there.

The Eagles signed eight undrafted free agents, adding to the list of the eight players selected on draft weekend.

Philadelphia is known to have success with UDFAs, from players like Reed Blank

VJ Payne a Value Play for the Jets in NFL Draft

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:10:00 GMT

GM Darren Mougey: A Safety Who Can Really Run

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It was a surprise to many that Kansas State SVJ Paynewas still on the draft board in the seventh round after 227 picks.

Both The Athletic's Dane Brugler and NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein gave Payne a Round 4-5 grade. ESPN's Matt Miller ranked Payne his No. 136 overall player. So Payne, the Jets' final selection on draft weekend in Round

Raiders sign second-round pick S Treydan Stukes

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:17:43 GMT

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HENDERSON, Nev.The Las Vegas Raiders have signed second-round draft pick (38th overall)S Treydan Stukes, the club announced Thursday.

Stukes, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound safety, played in 52 games over six seasons (2020-25) at Arizona and recorded 206 tackles (124 solo), 12 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, seven interceptions and 35 passes defensed.

In 202

Los Raiders firman al safety Treydan Stukes, elegido en segunda ronda

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:16:00 GMT

Raiders Communications

HENDERSON, NevadaLos Raiders de Las Vegas han firmado al safety Treydan Stukes, elegido en segunda ronda (puesto 38), anunci el equipo este jueves.

Stukes, un safety de 1.88 m y 90 kg, disput 52 partidos a lo largo de seis temporadas (2020-25) en Arizona y registr 206 tacleadas (124 en solitario), 12 para prdida de yardas, 1.0 capturas, siete intercepciones y 35 pases

Giants add Leki Fotu to defensive line room

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:07:00 GMT

Matt Citak

The New York Giants have signed Leki Fotu, their second addition to the defensive line since the draft ended. Earlier, they signed Shelby Harris, who has played146 games in the NFL.

The 6-foot-5, 317-pound Fotu has played in 66 games with 26 starts for the Arizona Cardinals (2020-2023), New York Jets (2024), Las Vegas Raiders (2025) and Houston Texans (2025). His career totals include 103 tackles

Ravens Bringing Back Calais Campbell

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:19:05 GMT

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Calais Campbell is coming back to Baltimore for another ride, as ESPN's Adam Schefter reports thathell sign a one-year deal with the Ravens.

The deal is expected to be in the $5.5 million range, perThe Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec.

Campbell was a beloved Raven from 2020-2022 and would help bolster a defensive front that was looking for another immediate impact player after the trade for Maxx Cros

After 1-Year Return To Cardinals, Calais Campbell Heads To Ravens

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:14:19 GMT

Reunion in Arizona was impressive as popular D-lineman posted 6.5 sacks

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Calais Campbell just wanted to be able to make his own decision.

"I've always tried to play well enough where I have a choice," the defensive lineman said late last season.

Campbell did that in his 18th NFL season, well enough that the veteran will play a 19th,albeit in Baltimorewith another of his former team

Inbox: You're not just picking players. You're believing in them

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Key for Packers will be identifying and developing the next men up

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Eric from Oshkosh, WI

"No process produces flawless results, but a personnel department that questions its evaluations in real time doesn't have a process it believes in." Truer words never spoken. That's how Sonny Weaver ended up getting his picks back and David Putney, too!

Never miss a chance to open I

Draft Day Lookback: Tunch Illkin

Thu, 30 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 Tunch Ilkin.April 30Tunch IlkinOffensive Tackle1980-92Drafted April 30, 1980If you are looking for someone who truly and honestly represented what it means to be

Where Are They Now Former Rams QB Jamie Martin

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:31:40 GMT

Jim Gehman
Raised in the Orange County city of Huntington Beach and having gone to their first game in Anaheim Stadium after moving from the L.A. Memorial Coliseum as a 10-year-old in 1980, Jamie Martin was destined to be a Ram.
Not once. Not twice. But three times.
A two-time Division I-AA All-America and two-time Big Sky Conference MVP quarterback at Weber State, Martin passed for 12,287 yards and 8

Marcus Freeman Makes Clear His Love For Jeremiyah Love

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:25:14 GMT

Notre Dame coach praises Cardinals running back, as well as son of former Cardinals wide receiver
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Marcus Freeman couldn't stop praising his former Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. In itself, that is no surprise. But as the Fighting Irish coach talked Wednesday about the Cardinals' first-round draft pick onan episode of the Cardinals Cover 2 podcast, he also was will

Rob Gronkowski Voted by Fans into Patriots Hall of Fame

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The New England Patriots announced today that tight end Rob Gronkowski has been voted into the Patriots Hall of Fame as the 38th inductee.
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. The New England Patriots announced today that tight end Rob Gronkowski has been voted into the Patriots Hall of Fame as the 38th inductee. It is the fourth straight season that a three-time Super Bowl Champion wit

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

Rhett Lewis: Analyzing the Raiders' 2026 draft class

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Rhett Lewis
NFL Network host and Raiders.com contributor Rhett Lewis gives his analysis of each of the Silver and Black's 2025 draft selections and how they fit in on the roster.
Round 1, No. 1: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
HEISMAN, WON. NATTY, DONE. DRAFTED, ONE. Great line by the Raiders social media team to describe the accomplishments of Fernando Mendoza. The former Hoosiers quar

Vikings 2026 NFL Draft Report Card: Initial Grades

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:23:56 GMT

Rob Kleifield
EAGAN, Minn.The 2026 NFL Draft wrapped up Saturday, and grades replaced mocks almost instantly.
There's a wide range of opinions on Minnesota's nine additions, but obviously nothing is final.
Like letter grades in school sometimes failing to reflect a person's real-life intellect, the snapshot post-draft grades that are produced and consumed en masse can struggle to capt

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

China's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge certified as world's highest

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:21:53 GMT

GUIYANG, April 28 (Xinhua) -- The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in southwest China's Guizhou Province has been certified by Guinness World Records (GWR) as the world's highest bridge, with a confirmed height of 626.01 meters.
After repeated measurements and verification, the result announced Tuesday marks a new global record for bridge height, overtaking the 565.4-meter-high Beipanjiang Bridge, which straddles Gu

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'

Colorado judge declines to disqualify himself from Tina Peters case

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:10:01 GMT

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (CN) - The Colorado judge who presided over Tina Peters' 2024 trial declined to disqualify himself from her case after the state Court of Appeals vacated the 9-year prison sentence imposed after finding he improperly used her speech against her.

"All my comments were made during the proc

Romanian man sentenced after swatting spree targeting dozens of U.S. officials

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35:46 GMT
Romanian man sentenced after swatting spree targeting dozens of U.S. officials

Team Wendy reveals new RECON Tactical Bump Helmet

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35:28 GMT
Team Wendy reveals new RECON Tactical Bump Helmet

Judge- Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names of every police officer in the state

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:57 GMT
Judge- Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names of every police officer in the state

Female first responder training summit focuses on performance

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:47 GMT
Female first responder training summit focuses on performance

Bodycam shows home explosion that injured NYPD officers responding to domestic call

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:03 GMT
Bodycam shows home explosion that injured NYPD officers responding to domestic call

Washington judge blocks parts of state law that added new background requirments for sheriffs

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:33:47 GMT
Washington judge blocks parts of state law that added new background requirments for sheriffs

Denver Sheriff's Department recruit dies following medical emergency during training

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:33:32 GMT
Denver Sheriff's Department recruit dies following medical emergency during training

Advanced Radiation Therapy Offers Veterans Faster Path Through Prostate Cancer Treatment

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:28:06 GMT
Advanced Radiation Therapy Offers Veterans Faster Path Through Prostate Cancer Treatment

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

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:39:44 GMT
Steiner eOptics to exhibit at LAAD Defense & Security 2026 in So Paulo, Brazil

Lucky spin lands $143K jackpot at Thunder Valley Casino Resort

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:35:44 GMT
Lucky spin lands $143K jackpot at Thunder Valley Casino Resort

Nelly gets casino assault charge dropped to littering, $750 fine

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:28:02 GMT
Nelly gets casino assault charge dropped to littering, $750 fine