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Patriots coach Mike Vrabel breaks silence on Dianna Russini photos

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel breaks silence on Dianna Russini photos

  • Doug Kyed, Boston Herald

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, who’s been in headlines this month after being photographed with former The Athletic NFL reporter Dianna Russini at a resort in Arizona, made a statement Tuesday afternoon. Vrabel had not addressed the matter since releasing a …

Don't draft a RB early? How Jeremiyah Love challenges NFL draft taboo

Don't draft a RB early? How Jeremiyah Love challenges NFL draft taboo

  • CHRIS BUMBACA USA Today

Running backs rarely go early. Jeremiyah Love might change that in 2026.

7 college football standouts who could face long wait in 2026 NFL Draft

7 college football standouts who could face long wait in 2026 NFL Draft

  • MICHAEL MIDDLEHURST-SCHWARTZ USA Today

With the 2026 NFL Draft starting Thursday in Pittsburgh, here are seven college football standouts who could be in for a long wait.

Could Jeremiyah Love Be Selected 3rd Overall to Arizona?

Could Jeremiyah Love Be Selected 3rd Overall to Arizona?

  • SportsGrid

2026 NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza aims for top pick; key trades reshuffle slots 2 and 3. Could Jeremiyah Love go to the Cardinals? Bill Bender breaks it down.

Victor Wembanyama unanimously named NBA Defensive Player of the Year

Victor Wembanyama unanimously named NBA Defensive Player of the Year

  • Field Level Media

The NBA Defensive Player of the Year award has been around since 1983, and in that time, no player has ever received 100% of the first-place votes for the award.

MLB power rankings: Untouchable Mason Miller powers Padres toward the top

MLB power rankings: Untouchable Mason Miller powers Padres toward the top

  • Gabe Lacques USA TODAY

Mason Miller has been untouchable all season. And so have the San Diego Padres lately. Miller's scoreless streak is now at 32 ⅔ innings, just one shy of the Padres' franchise record.

Winners, losers from NBA playoffs Game 1s: Magic stun top-seeded Pistons

Winners, losers from NBA playoffs Game 1s: Magic stun top-seeded Pistons

  • LORENZO REYES USA Today

What, exactly, can be gleaned from the early games of the playoffs? Plenty. Here are the winners and losers from the first weekend of the 2026 NBA playoffs.

Wembanyama Scores 35 To Make Spurs History In Playoff Debut

Wembanyama Scores 35 To Make Spurs History In Playoff Debut

    San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama scored 35 points as his team defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 111-98 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff clash. Wembanyama’s scoring output was the most by a player in their playoff debut in franchise history, passing the previous mark set by Ti…

    New York Baseball is STRUGGLING! | 1013

    New York Baseball is STRUGGLING! | 1013

      This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/TALKINBASEBALL and get on your way to being your best self. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code JMBASEBALL Use code TALKIN2025 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://sea…

      Debating how much trouble Pistons are in after Game 1 loss to Magic

      Debating how much trouble Pistons are in after Game 1 loss to Magic

        Omari Sankofa II, Shawn Windsor and special guest Bryce Simon react to Detroit Pistons’ Game 1 NBA playoff loss to Orlando Magic, April 19, 2026, at Little Caesars Arena.

        NBA announces award finalists, including first-time MVP candidate Victor Wembanyama

        NBA announces award finalists, including first-time MVP candidate Victor Wembanyama

          San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is a first-time NBA Most Valuable Player candidate, along with Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

          A lot just happened — here’s where WNBA teams stand as camps open

          A lot just happened — here’s where WNBA teams stand as camps open

            After a whirlwind of an offseason, 2026 WNBA training camps opened Sunday.

            Caitlin Clark Enters Fever Training Camp Healthy

            Caitlin Clark Enters Fever Training Camp Healthy

              Robin reacts to the start of Indiana Fever training camp.

              Moment: LeBron, Bronny become first father-son duo to feature in an NBA playoff game

              Moment: LeBron, Bronny become first father-son duo to feature in an NBA playoff game

                Moment: LeBron, Bronny become first father-son duo to feature in an NBA playoff game

                Biggest need for every team entering 2026 NFL Draft

                Biggest need for every team entering 2026 NFL Draft

                With the 2026 NFL Draft just days away, here's a full breakdown of each team’s biggest need.

                Ranking the top 34 cornerbacks in the 2026 NFL draft

                Ranking the top 34 cornerbacks in the 2026 NFL draft

                Editor’s note: The Union-Tribune’s Eddie Brown is breaking down prospects, position by position, leading up to the NFL draft (April 23-25). Here are his top 10 cornerbacks, plus players he believes will be drafted or signed as a priority free agent: 1. Mansoor Delane (Sr., LSU, 6-foot, 182 pounds) The former three-star recruit teased his next-level talent early at Virginia Tech, then upgraded ...

                2026 NFL Draft: Finding the perfect prospect for every team

                2026 NFL Draft: Finding the perfect prospect for every team

                At its core, the NFL draft is a matchmaking exercise. Teams employ scouts and general managers to determine the who best fits the franchise's current and/or future goals and make moves to secure those players.

                MLB's biggest surprises, disappointments: Mets are an absolute mess

                MLB's biggest surprises, disappointments: Mets are an absolute mess

                It’s only three weeks in — but that won’t stop the overreactions. Here are MLB’s biggest surprises and disappointments so far.

                Behind the pick: How Troy Polamalu’s eye-opening pro day cemented the Steelers’ belief

                Behind the pick: How Troy Polamalu’s eye-opening pro day cemented the Steelers’ belief

                PITTSBURGH — Doug Whaley can be honest. The Steelers weren’t in love with Troy Polamalu. At least not yet. When Polamalu was a senior at USC in 2003, they scouted his film and saw, as Whaley said, a “hell of a football player.” They saw an undersized 5-foot-10 safety who ran like a banshee and attacked the ball with ferocity. He was quick and explosive, but the Steelers weren’t sure about the ...

                2026 NFL Draft: Cowboys, Jaguars lead teams likely to trade down, up

                2026 NFL Draft: Cowboys, Jaguars lead teams likely to trade down, up

                Every year, the NFL draft offers three days of excitement for avid and casual NFL fans alike.

                MLB ABS system stats are coming in: What players are best at challenges?

                MLB ABS system stats are coming in: What players are best at challenges?

                Does Major League Baseball play any differently after three weeks of the automatic ball-strike challenge system?

                Fernando Mendoza Likened to Peyton Manning

                Fernando Mendoza Likened to Peyton Manning

                Fernando Mendoza is rising fast ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft—and now he’s being compared to Peyton Manning. Is the hype real or too soon? Watch till the end and decide. Like, share, and follow for more NFL breakdowns.

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                Eckhardt resigns after two seasons as Shenandoah's head football coach

                Eckhardt resigns after two seasons as Shenandoah's head football coach

                State Qualifying Track and Field assignments released

                State Qualifying Track and Field assignments released

                Clarinda, Shenandoah athletes qualify for Drake Relays

                Clarinda, Shenandoah athletes qualify for Drake Relays

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                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                These 10 NFL teams have the most at stake in the 2026 Draft

                These 10 NFL teams have the most at stake in the 2026 Draft

                The NFL draft is supposed to level the playing field — but some teams have way more on the line than others this year.

                Mets and Dodgers celebrate Jackie Robinson Day: ‘It’s special to wear his jersey here’

                Mets and Dodgers celebrate Jackie Robinson Day: ‘It’s special to wear his jersey here’

                LOS ANGELES — Jackie Robinson may not have played at Dodger Stadium, but make no mistake, his influence is as much a part of one of baseball’s most storied ballparks as the World Series trophies and the sweeping views of the Sierra Madre mountain range. His influence extends for miles all over the Los Angeles area, stretching from Pasadena, where he grew up, to Westwood, where he lettered in ...

                ESPN's Biggest 2026 NFL Draft Sleepers to Watch

                ESPN's Biggest 2026 NFL Draft Sleepers to Watch

                This is Hail Mary Sports reviewing ESPN's 2026 NFL Draft Sleepers. Like, comment, subscribe, hit the bell, and join the discord for more!! Ads are auto placed LINKS Linktree (Everything in one place): https://linktr.ee/hailmarysports Venmo: @ AlexCBarbour Patreon (on the Linktree, too): http…

                Boom or bust: Who are 2026 NFL Draft's high-risk, high-reward prospects?

                Boom or bust: Who are 2026 NFL Draft's high-risk, high-reward prospects?

                Trying to account for the gap between a player's proven play and their capabilities can be one of the more bewildering elements of evaluations.

                Ranking the top 14 quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL draft

                Ranking the top 14 quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL draft

                Editor’s note: The Union-Tribune’s Eddie Brown is breaking down prospects, position by position, leading up to the NFL draft (April 23-25). Here are his top 10 quarterbacks, plus “bonus” players he believes will be drafted or signed as a priority free agent: 1. Fernando Mendoza (Jr., Indiana, 6-foot-5, 236 pounds) The former two-star recruit worked his way up the depth chart and became a ...

                Most MLB World Series Wins in History

                Most MLB World Series Wins in History

                Most World Series Wins in MLB History Discover the ultimate champions of Major League Baseball! In this video the teams that have secured the most World Series titles in MLB history. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exciting MLB content!" #MLB2024, #BaseballLife, #WorldS…

                6 big questions heading into the 2026 NBA playoffs

                6 big questions heading into the 2026 NBA playoffs

                Here are the six biggest questions headed into the 2026 NBA postseason.

                Don't believe Big Ten has really passed the SEC? Watch 2026 NFL Draft | Opinion

                Don't believe Big Ten has really passed the SEC? Watch 2026 NFL Draft | Opinion

                We’re less than two weeks away from the final tell, the statement that could send shockwaves through the SEC. The NFL draft. And more specifically, its unassailable place in it. 

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