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Airline mega-merger could cut competition, raise fares in the US

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:08:55 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A proposed tie-up between United Airlines and American Airlines could dramatically reshape the U.S. aviation sector, but analysts and regulators warn it may come at the cost of higher fares and reduced competition.

The potential deal, pitched by United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby to U.S. President Donald Trump in late February, would create one of the largest airline groups globally, combining two

Yankees out to continue success vs. lefties, sweep Royals

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:40:29 GMT

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The New York Yankees struggled in most of their encounters against left-handed pitching until Saturday. Then they dominated Kansas City southpaw Noah Cameron and rolled to their most lopsided victory of the season.

After their best showing at the plate, the Yankees seek a three-game sweep Sunday afternoon when they host the Royals.

The Yankees will face another

MLB roundup: Chris Sale, Braves win pitchers' duel vs. scuffling Phils

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:05:07 GMT

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Chris Sale worked seven strong innings and Mauricio Dubon provided a two-run single to lift the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.Sale (4-1) struck out seven and walked only one, giving up just one run and five hits. Austin Riley, Jonah Heim and Ozzie Albies each had two hits as Atlanta won for the eighth time in 10 game

Cody Bellinger hits 2 of Yanks' 4 HRs in rout of Royals

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:55:14 GMT

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Cody Bellinger homered twice and collected five RBIs Saturday afternoon, and the New York Yankees easily recorded a 13-4 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon.

The Yankees notched their most lopsided win this season after their previous five victories were decided in the final at-bat.

Amed Rosario hit a two-run homer, and Ben Rice h

Taylor Gray fends off Sheldon Creed, wins eventful race in Kansas

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:19:12 GMT

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- The early bird got the victory on Saturday night.

The first of the frontrunners to pit during the final 95-lap green-flag run in the Kansas Lottery 300, Taylor Gray grabbed the lead during the cycle and held off charging Sheldon Creed to score the second NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series victory of his career.

Crew chief Jason Ratcliff, wh

Tyler Reddick rules AdventHealth 400 qualifying, collects another pole

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:55:12 GMT

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- A fourth victory from the pole position would suit Tyler Reddick just fine after the driver of the No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota prevailed in Saturday's highly competitive qualifying session at Kansas Speedway.

Reddick toured the 1.5-mile speedway in 29.142 seconds (185.300 mph) to claim his third pole of the season, his second at Kansas and the 14t

NASCAR notebook: Denny Hamlin hasn't forgotten Chase Elliott's Kansas win

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:05:05 GMT

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- No doubt a bettor brave enough to take Chase Elliott with one lap left in overtime in last year's Sept 28 race at Kansas Speedway could have gotten long odds.

Elliott took the white flag in fifth place, behind the Toyotas of Bubba Wallace, Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe and Christopher Bell. Wallace pulled out to a lead of a half-car-length, with H

Cody Bellinger homers twice, as Yankees eclipse Royals

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:40:23 GMT

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Cody Bellinger homered twice and collected five RBIs Saturday afternoon, and the New York Yankees easily recorded a 13-4 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon.

The Yankees notched their most lopsided win this season after their previous five victories were decided in the final at-bat.

Amed Rosario hit a two-run homer, and Ben Rice h

LAFC, Earthquakes clash in Western Conference showdown

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:25:23 GMT

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Goals will be at a premium when two of the top teams in the Western Conference meet Sunday as Los Angeles FC plays host to the San Jose Earthquakes.

Each team allowed just two goals through seven league games to lead MLS. They are also two of four teams in the league with a positive goal differential in double digits.

LAFC (5-1-1, 16 points) will be out to

Against Red Sox, Tarik Skubal strives to squash Tigers' road losing streak

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:55:09 GMT

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With two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal taking the mound, a pitchers' duel could be on tap as the visiting Detroit Tigers look to even their four-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday afternoon.

Skubal (2-2, 2.22 ERA), a left-hander, will try to play the role of stopper as Detroit's road skid reached nine games with a

Yankees bring knack for late heroics into rematch with Royals

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:19:05 GMT

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In their past five wins, the New York Yankees experienced jubilation in their dugout during their final at-bat.

The Yankees hope to experience more good feelings but secure a win even earlier when they host the Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon.

New York is 4-8 over its past 12 games after winning seven of its first eight. The last of the victorie

MLB roundup: Mourning Angels produce shutout, end Padres' win streak

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:19:12 GMT

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Yoan Moncada and Josh Lowe homered as the Los Angeles Angels, only hours after announcing the death of franchise icon Garret Anderson, snapped San Diego's eight-game winning streak with an 8-0 victory on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Angels starter Jose Soriano (5-0) allowed two hits over 5 2/3 innings. He walked four and struck out eight, lowering major-league-l

Emmanuel Sabbi, Whitecaps cruise to victory over Sporting KC

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:55:21 GMT

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Emmanuel Sabbi scored one goal and assisted on another as the Vancouver Whitecaps continued the best start in club history with a dominant 3-0 victory over visiting Sporting Kansas City on Friday night.

Bruno Caicedo added his first MLS goal in the 21-year-old's third appearance -- and first start -- in the league as the Whitecaps raced out to their three-goal

Ryan McMahon unlikely hero as Yankees edge Royals

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:55:18 GMT

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Ryan McMahon hit a tiebreaking two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees earned a 4-2 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Friday night.

After not starting the game, McMahon entered at third base for Amed Rosario. Ben Rice kept the inning going with a two-out single, and McMahon snapped a 2-2 tie by sending a 2-1 changeup

Ryan McMahon the unlikely hero as Yankees edge Royals

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:05:22 GMT

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Ryan McMahon hit a tiebreaking two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees earned a 4-2 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Friday night.

After not starting the game, McMahon entered at third base for Amed Rosario. Ben Rice kept the inning going with a two-out single, and McMahon snapped a 2-2 tie by sending a 2-1 changeup

Surging Salt Lake ready for rematch with San Diego

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:19:12 GMT

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Real Salt Lake have their sights set on continuing the second-best start in franchise history when they oppose San Diego FC on Saturday night at Sandy, Utah.

The only time Real Salt Lake (4-1-1, 13 points) have notched a better six-match start during their 22-season history came in 2011 when they were 5-1-0.

'Going into the season, nobody really gave us a chance t

Kyle Larson looks to defend title at Kansas' AdventHealth 400

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:19:12 GMT

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Through eight Cup Series races, five different drivers have been the first to the checkers and positioned their teams nicely at the top of the standings.

Reigning series champion Kyle Larson is hoping it's his turn to join that list Sunday at the AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan.

In its effort to crown a championship by creating more com

Trump orders probe into mysterious deaths of US nuclear scientists

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:43:25 GMT

At least ten experts linked to classified aerospace and nuclear programs have died or gone missing since 2023

US President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into the mysterious deaths and disappearances of nearly a dozen American scientists with access to some of the nation's most closely guarded nuclear and space secrets. The cases have fueled online speculation ranging from foreign espi

Court orders Rashee Rice's co-defendant to pay $2.88 million

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:40:35 GMT

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A Texas court ruled former SMU cornerback Theodore 'Teddy' Knox was 'grossly negligent' in a 2024 street racing crash in Dallas that involved Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice.

Judge Kim Bailey Phipps issued a default judgment of $2.88 million on Wednesday against Knox for the accident in which both men lost control of their vehicles in an accident that l

Court orders Rashee Rice's co-defendant to pay $2.88M

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:19:18 GMT

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A Texas court ruled former SMU cornerback Theodore 'Teddy' Knox was 'grossly negligent' in a 2024 street racing crash in Dallas that involved Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice.

Judge Kim Bailey Phipps issued a default judgment of $2.88 million on Wednesday against Knox for the accident in which both men lost control of their vehicles in an accident that l

White Sox eager to halt woes in opener of road trip vs. A's

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:19:13 GMT

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The Chicago White Sox possess the worst record in the majors as they head out on a six-game road trip.

The first three games will be against the Athletics, beginning Friday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Chicago has won just six of 19 games this season and has dropped eight of its past 10. The trip will conclude with three games against the Arizona Diam

Ranger Suarez, Red Sox aim to halt Tigers' win streak

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:40:30 GMT

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It is not about how you start, right?

The Boston Red Sox are hoping that is the case for the first month of the long and winding Major League Baseball season.

Following Wednesday's series-closing win at the Minnesota Twins, Boston kicks off a challenging seven-game homestand against the surging Detroit Tigers on Friday night. The four-game set extends through Mo

Yankees pitchers need to keep ball in yard vs. Royals

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:40:48 GMT

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The New York Yankees encountered warmer weather and trouble preventing pitches from leaving their home ballpark during their last series.

After allowing 13 homers in their previous four games, the Yankees hope to make better pitches Friday night when they host the Kansas City Royals in the opener of a three-game series.

The Yankees allowed three homers through

Yankees pitchers need to limit homers as Royals visit

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:40:42 GMT

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The New York Yankees encountered warmer weather and trouble preventing pitches from leaving their home ballpark during their last series.

After allowing 13 homers in their previous four games, the Yankees hope to make better pitches Friday night when they host the Kansas City Royals in the opener of a three-game series.

The Yankees allowed three homers through

MLB roundup: Guardians' Parker Messick loses no-hit bid in 9th, beats O's

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:25:05 GMT

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Guardians rookie Parker Messick carried a no-hit bid into the ninth inning before Leody Taveras led off with a single to begin a two-run rally, but Cleveland held on for a 4-2 victory over the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.

Messick (3-0), making his 11th major league appearance, only permitted two baserunners in the first eight frames on walks to Tay

MLB roundup: Guardians' Parker Messick loses no-hit bid in 9th vs. Orioles

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:40:27 GMT

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Messick (3-0), making his 11th major league appearance, only permitted two baserunners in the first eight frames on walks to Tay

Whitecaps out to continue hot start against lowly Sporting KC

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:19:04 GMT

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The Vancouver Whitecaps will try to build on one of the best seven-game starts in MLS history on Friday night when they host a Sporting Kansas City side coming off one of its most concerning performances.

Vancouver (6-1-0, 18 points) earned a 2-0 victory over visiting New York City FC last Saturday to improve its impressive early record, aided by an unbalanced schedu

Tigers use 9th-inning rally to beat Royals for 6th straight win

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:40:30 GMT

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Colt Keith's single capped a three-run, ninth-inning rally, allowing the Detroit Tigers to stretch their winning streak to six games with a wild 10-9 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Thursday.

Riley Greene's two-run, two-out double tied the contest. Greene then scored on Keith's single to right off Lucas Erceg (0-1).

Greene

Bryson Tiller departs Kansas for hated rival Missouri

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:19:11 GMT

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Bryson Tiller has picked a transfer destination that will alienate Kansas fans - bitter rival Missouri.

The 6-foot-11 Tiller posted a picture of himself in a Missouri uniform on his Instagram page Tuesday to announce that he has joined the Tigers.

Tiller reportedly visited Missouri on Sunday before reaching the decision. He canceled an upcoming trip to Arizona.

Report: YouTube nearing deal for 5-game NFL package

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:55:20 GMT

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The NFL and YouTube are finalizing a deal to air five regular-season games per year on the streaming service, Front Office Sports reported Thursday.

The league had extra inventory to sell with the elimination of 'Monday Night Football' doubleheaders, announced earlier this month.

Details about the cost and the duration of the YouTube deal were not immediately

Struggling White Sox going with youth against Rays

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:19:13 GMT

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With 12 losses in their first 18 games, including three by shutout, the Chicago White Sox's season prospects could be starting to flutter.

Chicago still maintains high hopes, though, for the fruits of its farm system. Attempting to avoid a three-game sweep by the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, the White Sox are channeling the energy from promoting a pair

Modest offense aside, Tigers vie for series sweep of Royals

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:05:06 GMT

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The Detroit Tigers have scored only four runs during the first two games of their home series against the Kansas City Royals. It's still been enough to keep their winning streak going.

Detroit will be aiming for its sixth consecutive victory in the finale of the three-game series on Thursday afternoon.

The Tigers won the first two games of the series by scores

Braxton Ashcraft, ascending Pirates set for finale vs. Nationals

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:19:13 GMT

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Pirates right-hander Braxton Ashcraft and Washington Nationals left-hander Foster Griffin will aim to continue their respective impressive starts to the season when they take the mound Thursday afternoon in Pittsburgh.

Ashcraft (1-1, 2.12 ERA) also will attempt to lead the Pirates to their 11th win in 15 games.

Griffin (2-0, 1.76), who will pitch against P

MLB roundup: Padres score 5 in 9th to edge Mariners, extend win streak to 7

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:19:05 GMT

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Jackson Merrill's two-run double capped a five-run rally in the bottom of the ninth Wednesday night as the San Diego Padres stretched their winning streak to seven games with a wild 7-6 win over the visiting Seattle Mariners.

Merrill lined a 2-2 fastball from reliever Jose A. Ferrer down the left field line. Luis Campusano scored the tying run and Ramon Laureano plat

Wenceel Perez's late homer vs. Royals runs Tigers' win streak to 5

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:55:18 GMT

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Wenceel Perez hit a go-ahead eighth-inning home run and the host Detroit Tigers extended their winning streak to five games with a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.

Perez's first homer of the season made a winner of reliever Kyle Finnegan (1-0), who tossed 1 1/3 scoreless innings. Kenley Jansen pitched the ninth for his fourth save and second in

Braves' Dominic Smith pushes to deliver again vs. Marlins

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:05:06 GMT

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Dominic Smith has proved to be a consequential addition to the Atlanta Braves' roster, even though he signed with the club only six days before the season opener.

Smith delivered a bases-clearing double with two outs in the eighth inning to help the Braves record a 6-5 win over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday.

Atlanta evened its three-game series with visiting Mi

Rays, White Sox defining their styles early in season

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:40:23 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays will try for their fifth straight victory and second consecutive series win on Wednesday night when they visit the Chicago White Sox for the second game of a three-game set.

Tampa Bay has done much of its damage lately via a mix of situational hitting and small ball, leaving opponents on notice.

'This kind of contact-heavy, team-first a

Tigers turn to Jack Flaherty in bid to win series vs. Royals

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:40:23 GMT

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The Detroit Tigers will look to extend their winning streak to five games when they host their American League Central rival, the Kansas City Royals, in the middle contest of a three-game series on Wednesday night.

The Tigers scored twice in the eighth inning to pull out a 2-1 victory in the series opener on Tuesday.

Most of the game featured a pitchers' due

MLB roundup: Three-run 10th completes Jays' comeback win over Brewers

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:55:07 GMT

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Myles Straw's two-run double capped a three-run 10th inning as the visiting Toronto Blue Jays rallied for a 9-7 victory over Milwaukee on Tuesday night, the Brewers' sixth consecutive defeat.Toronto scored three runs in the ninth to go up 6-4, but the Brewers tied it with two in the bottom half.Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s one

Royals LF Isaac Collins hurts knee on railing vs. Tigers

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:40:41 GMT

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Kansas City left fielder Isaac Collins' all-out hustle resulted in a right knee contusion and forced him out of the Royals' series-opening 2-1 loss to the host Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.

In the first inning, Collins, 28, raced after a ball hit by Detroit's Kevin McGonigle and tumbled into the stands in the left field corner, with the ball eluding his glove.

Col

Tigers prevail over Royals in low-scoring pitchers' duel

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:40:20 GMT

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Dillon Dingler drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out double in the eighth and the Detroit Tigers extended their winning streak to four games with a 2-1 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

Detroit, which swept Miami over the weekend, scored both of its runs in the eighth in the opener of the three-game series. Zach McKinstry scored on

Tall order as White Sox add LHP Noah Schultz to roster

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:40:24 GMT

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The Chicago White Sox made it official Tuesday, selecting the contract of top pitching prospect Noah Schultz from Triple-A Charlotte in advance of his major league debut against the Tampa Bay Rays.

The White Sox also reinstated outfielder Everson Pereira from the injured list and placed right-hander Jonathan Cannon on the IL with right hip inflammation.

Rated b

Astros, Rockies kick off series searching for reversal of fortune

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:25:12 GMT

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On Monday, the Houston Astros completed a 10-game road trip so nightmarish that a starting pitcher allowing six earned runs over laborious six innings essentially represented a high point.

The Astros dropped the finale of a four-game series with the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Monday, extending their losing streak to eight games, the longest for the club since 2013. Ho

2026 NFL Draft preview: 5 running backs that could interest Lions

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:00:15 GMT

Tim Twentyman

The Detroit Lions have one of the best young running backs in the NFL inJahmyr Gibbs,who has back-to-back 1,200-yard rushing seasons and set an NFL record for touchdowns in a player's first three seasons with 48.

Gibbs and David Montgomery made up the Sonic & Knuckles duo in Detroit the last three seasons, but Montgomery was traded to Houston this offseason as he was seeking a bigger role.

On The Clock: A second look at the top SAFs in the '26 Draft

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The 'On The Clock' crew of Matt Williamson, Mike Prisuta and Max Starks take a look at the top prospects in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, which will be held in Pittsburgh next week. Today, they take a second look at the safety position.

Note: The opinions expressed here are their own and not those of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Matt's First Look

1. Caleb Downs, Ohio State, 6-0, 206 lbs.

State of the secondary: What it looks like pre-draft

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Matt Citak

Similar to other areas of the roster, the Giants' secondary has undergone some changes this offseason.

While only one starter from last year's group is no longer on the roster, the depth in the defensive backfield is going to consist of several new faces.

This season's secondary consists of a mix of returning players and newcomers, younger guys and veterans, some experienced and others more

Coordinators Corner: New coordinators share their takes

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:20:11 GMT

Teresa Varley

The Steelers three new coordinators, offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio, defensive coordinator Patrick Graham and special teams coordinator Danny Crossman all spoke on Friday.

Follow along for all of the latest from them.

Plenty to be excited about: Offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio has yet to step on the field with his unit, something that won't happen until next week when the

Spagnola: Sometimes it's not all about numbers

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Mickey Spagnola

FRISCO, TexasLet's go, finally, less than a week until the NFL Draft commences next Thursday, April 23, and thank goodness. Seems we've been talking about this draft ever since the Cowboys realistically were eliminated from the 2025 NFL playoffs during that three-game losing streak following the Thanksgiving Day win over Kansas City, falling to 6-8-1 on their way to finishing 7-9-

Inbox: He was really gutting it out

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Dont get backed into a corner

Mike Spofford

Mike from Montpelier, WI

Get off my lawn guy here but if defensive players spent less energy celebrating a tackle for a 2-yard gain or an incompletion they had little to nothing to do with they may not be so tired.

This comment truly made my day.

Phil from Madison, WI

In his answer to Brian from Pensacola's question about

NFC South Check-In, Pre-Draft Review: New Orleans Saints

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Saints' only move in the second wave of free agency has been the addition of reserve QB Zach Wilson, but some reported pre-draft visits with prospects could lend some insight into their plans for the eighth overall pick

Scott Smith

The New Orleans Saints did the new-coach/new-quarterback reset in 2025, and even though it only resulted in one more win than the year before, the team is surely optimistic

On The Clock: A second look at the top CBs in the '26 Draft

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The 'On The Clock' crew of Matt Williamson, Mike Prisuta and Max Starks take a look at the top prospects in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, which will be held in Pittsburgh in April. Today, they take a second look at the cornerback position.

Note: The opinions expressed here are their own and not those of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Matt's First Look

1. Mansoor Delane, LSU, 6-0, 187 lbs.

2026 NFL Draft Prospects for Vikings: Linebackers

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:11:06 GMT

Rob Kleifield

The Mock Drafts have been running for months and most commonly predict the Vikings to use their first-round pick on the defensive side of the ball. But if there's one thing that's certain about the NFL Draft it's that nothing is certain. So in leading up to this year's three-day event that begins with Round 1 on April 23, 2026, we're previewing prospects by position groups (all except quarterback, w

State of the WR room heading into the draft

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:10:00 GMT

Matt Citak

The Giants made a big move in the 2025 NFL Draft, moving back into the end of the first round to secure their quarterback in Jaxson Dart.

Dart showed a lot of encouraging signs during his rookie campaign, despite only getting to throw to his top pass-catcher for one half of one game.

Heading into the 2026 campaign, the second-year quarterback will be throwing to some new faces in the wide r

The '26 NFL Draft Class: Offensive Line

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:20:03 GMT

byJohn Oehser&Bucky Brooks

JACKSONVILLEThe group is good. The unknown is how good.

Many analysts see offensive line as one of the 2026 NFL Draft's deepest positions with many starting-level players. And there may be a lot of really good players among those starters.

Whether the class is historically good is another question.

Francis Mauigoa of Miami is considered by some the

Late for Work: Ravens Are Still the Measuring Stick in NFL Draft

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:40:29 GMT

Kevin Eck

Are the Ravens Still One of the Best Drafting Teams?

The Ravens have long been regarded as one of the best drafting teams in the NFL, as the general manager torch has been passed from Ozzie Newsome to Eric DeCosta.

Newsome's first draft class landed a pair of Hall of Famers (Jonathan Ogden and Ray Lewis) and his final class featured two-time MVP Lamar Jackson, the franchis

Buccaneers.com 2026 Mock Draft 10.0

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A trio of trades shake up the draft order, with the Buccaneers trading down to add draft capital before landing some much-needed edge rush help

Scott Smith

The 2026 NFL Draft is now just a week away, and soon we mock drafters will be giving way to the people with the actual power to distribute this year's top prospects to their first NFL homes. Still, there's plenty of time for another round or two of pre

Remembering the late Dave McGinnis, former Rams assistant head coach

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:05:37 GMT

Stu Jackson

Dave McGinnis, who served as assistant head coach of the Rams from 2012-16, died Monday at the age of 74.

"The Rams are saddened by the passing of former assistant head coach Dave McGinnis," the team said in a statement. "Our sincere condolences are with his family and friends during this difficult time."

"Nobody epitomized the good of the NFL like Coach Mac," Rams president Kevin Demoff p

2026 Seahawks Draft Preview: Safety

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:19:54 GMT

A look at where the Seahawks stand at safety heading into the 2026 draft, as well as draft analyst Rob Rangs top-ranked prospects at that position.

byJohn Boyle&Rob Rang

The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off next week in Pittsburgh, and for the Seahawks, this year's draft represents a chance to add to a roster mostly made up of the players who were part of the team that won Super Bowl LX in February.

Becau

Tennessee Titans 2026 Draft Preview

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:18:00 GMT

NASHVILLEThe Titans own the fourth overall pick and nine total selections entering the 91st annual National Football League Player Selection Meeting, which will be held next week in Pittsburgh, Pa.

The draft opens with the first round on Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. CDT. Rounds 2 and 3 are set for the following evening, beginning at 6 p.m. CDT, and the process concludes with Rounds 4-7 on Saturda

State of the Giants' offensive line: What it looks like pre-draft

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:04:00 GMT

Dan Salomone

John Harbaaugh gave a recent assessment of what will be the heartbeat of the offense. "I think the offensive line is like our team," he said. "It's a work in progress."

With 193 victories as evidence, including a Super Bowl title, the head coach knows games are won and lost at the line of scrimmage. He is out to build the New York Football Giants in that vein, with the best units on both sides

Notable No. 61 overall picks in NFL draft history

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:26:51 GMT

Wyatt Miller

The Rams currently own the No. 61 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and are scheduled to make that selection on April 24. Here are some of the most notable players who have been selected there, including a Hall of Famer:

2014: Jaguars WR Allen Robinson

Rams fans will remember Robinson for his disappointing 2022 season that didn't go the way he nor the team expected, b

Dussault's Patriots Big Board 2026: Top 50 Draft Fits

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:34:52 GMT

Mike Dussault breaks down his 50 favorite prospects in this years 2026 NFL draft.

Mike Dussault

The 2026 NFL Draft will pose a significant change of pace for the New England Patriots. After two years of top-four picks, the Patriots unexpected run to Super Bowl LX has them back in territory more familiar during the days of the dynasty.

At 31st overall, there's a huge amount of uncertainty. Which positi

2026 NFL Draft Prospects for Vikings: Defensive Line

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:00:21 GMT

Lindsey Young

The Mock Drafts have been running for months and most commonly predict the Vikings to use their first-round pick on the defensive side of the ball particularly in the secondary. But if there's one thing that's certain about the NFL Draft it's that nothing is certain. So in leading up to this year's three-day event that begins with Round 1 on April 23, 2026, we're previewing prospects by position gro

Wallaroos beaten by USA in Pacific Four Series after Kansas City storm delay

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:36:39 GMT

Wallaroos beaten by USA in Pacific Four Series after Kansas City storm delay

North Andover police chief asked city leaders to be placed on leave after Kelsey Fitzsimmons trial

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:37:11 GMT

North Andover police chief asked city leaders to be placed on leave after Kelsey Fitzsimmons trial

ICE agent accused of pointing gun at vehicle occupants in traffic charged by Minnesota prosecutors

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:36:06 GMT

ICE agent accused of pointing gun at vehicle occupants in traffic charged by Minnesota prosecutors

Clay County deputies arrest 13-year-old suspected car thief

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:35:37 GMT

Clay County deputies arrest 13-year-old suspected car thief

School district asks Sacramento to restore school resource officers following school shooting

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:34:39 GMT

School district asks Sacramento to restore school resource officers following school shooting

Ex-NYPD cop Erik Duran released on bail in cooler throw death case

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:34:11 GMT

Ex-NYPD cop Erik Duran released on bail in cooler throw death case

Hochman drops manslaughter charges against Torrance cops in 2018 police shooting

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:33:47 GMT

Hochman drops manslaughter charges against Torrance cops in 2018 police shooting

Huntsville hires recruitment firm to help fill police ranks

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:33:26 GMT

Huntsville hires recruitment firm to help fill police ranks

Ex-Loveland officer sentenced to 17 years in prison in sexual assault of minor while on duty

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:32:52 GMT

Ex-Loveland officer sentenced to 17 years in prison in sexual assault of minor while on duty

Morocco signs an agreement with Haiti in the field of air transport Libre.com news 7-7

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:36:16 GMT

Morocco signs an agreement with Haiti in the field of air transport Libre.com news 7-7

Belarus Supreme Court upholds liquidation of 3 Greek Catholic parishes Headlines

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:35:51 GMT

Belarus Supreme Court upholds liquidation of 3 Greek Catholic parishes Headlines

How the daughters of WA mining pioneers came to be opponents in high-profile legal fight

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:38:01 GMT

How the daughters of WA mining pioneers came to be opponents in high-profile legal fight

Official Govt & Legal Notices For April 17 2026

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:04:28 GMT

Official Govt & Legal Notices For April 17 2026

New law ends AHSAA sit-out rule for CHOOSE Act student-athletes

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:08:56 GMT

New law ends AHSAA sit-out rule for CHOOSE Act student-athletes

Hotel Du Pont unveils $1,776 package to celebrate Americas 250th NBC10 Philadelphia

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:34:16 GMT

Hotel Du Pont unveils $1,776 package to celebrate Americas 250th NBC10 Philadelphia

1 dead, 2 injured in crash between car, light rail train in Rancho Cordova

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:35:48 GMT

1 dead, 2 injured in crash between car, light rail train in Rancho Cordova

Letter to the editor- Trump Derangement Syndrome could have handed Iran victory

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:06:16 GMT

Letter to the editor- Trump Derangement Syndrome could have handed Iran victory

'Hamas is 1,000 times better than the Israeli state'

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:06:08 GMT

'Hamas is 1,000 times better than the Israeli state'

Joy Jars creator Jessie Rees posthumously inspires perseverance, excellence

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:06:03 GMT

Joy Jars creator Jessie Rees posthumously inspires perseverance, excellence

The pope is wrong on Iran. Here's why

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:05:53 GMT

The pope is wrong on Iran. Here's why

Letter to the editor- No birthright citizenship for illegals' children

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:05:51 GMT

Letter to the editor- No birthright citizenship for illegals' children

WATCH- Is there an advantage to picking a fight with the Pope?

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:05:49 GMT

WATCH- Is there an advantage to picking a fight with the Pope?

Biden's war on the pro-life movement

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:05:33 GMT

Biden's war on the pro-life movement

Energy policy should lower costs, not score points

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:05:09 GMT

Energy policy should lower costs, not score points

Letter to the editor- Real tax relief

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:04:50 GMT

Letter to the editor- Real tax relief

Spanberger's low approval ratings are no mystery

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:04:39 GMT

Spanberger's low approval ratings are no mystery

LOVERRO- Real joke's on fans for putting up with withering Wizards

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:04:25 GMT

LOVERRO- Real joke's on fans for putting up with withering Wizards

Letter to the editor did what no other nation could have done

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:04:17 GMT

Letter to the editor did what no other nation could have done

The case for dismantling the Department of Education

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:04:07 GMT

The case for dismantling the Department of Education

Activists target Christian university event featuring Milorad Dodik

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:04:00 GMT

Activists target Christian university event featuring Milorad Dodik

Letter to the editor- There are multiple good reasons to want Greenland

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:03:43 GMT

Letter to the editor- There are multiple good reasons to want Greenland

Letter to the editor- Calling all still-reasonable Democrats

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:03:26 GMT

Letter to the editor- Calling all still-reasonable Democrats

Higher taxes reduce growth and drive income out of the economy

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:02:39 GMT

Higher taxes reduce growth and drive income out of the economy

Fairfax County School Board eliminates Veterans Day holiday, disappoints once again

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:02:35 GMT

Fairfax County School Board eliminates Veterans Day holiday, disappoints once again

Letter to the editor- Make elections fair again

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:02:32 GMT

Letter to the editor- Make elections fair again