The Las Vegas Raiders planned to trade defensive end Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round picks, but the deal fell through due to medical concerns from Crosby's knee surgery. Crosby remains with the Raiders, and the team’s general manager John Spytek confirmed the player is focused on training and playing well.
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The Raiders and Ravens agreed to trade Maxx Crosby for two first-round draft picks.
The Baltimore Ravens canceled the trade because of medical concerns from Crosby’s knee surgery.
Maxx Crosby had knee surgery in January to repair a torn meniscus.
Crosby posted on social media that he will stay with the Raiders.
Raiders GM John Spytek said Crosby never stopped being part of the team and they communicated openly.
Crosby signed a three-year, $106.5 million contract extension with the Raiders in March 2025.
Crosby was drafted in 2019 and has become a key player and five-time Pro Bowler.
Crosby’s career stats include 69.5 sacks and 439 tackles over seven seasons.
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CJ McCollum scored 32 points, including key baskets in the final minutes, to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 107-106 win over the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the NBA playoffs. The Hawks came back from behind in the last five minutes to even the series 1-1.
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The Hawks were down by up to 14 points in the third quarter and trailed 100-92 with under 6 minutes left.
CJ McCollum scored six points in the last two minutes to help the Hawks take the lead.
The Hawks finished the game on a 15-6 run to win by one point.
The Hawks shot 72.2% in the fourth quarter, while the Knicks shot only 22.7%.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 29 points, including a late 3-pointer.
Other Hawks players with double-digit points were Jonathan Kuminga (19), Jalen Johnson (17), and Onyeka Okongwu (15).
Knicks players with notable performances included Immanuel Quickley (15 points and 13 rebounds), Karl-Anthony Towns (18 points), and OG Anunoby (14 points).
Game 3 of the series will be played in Atlanta on Thursday night.
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Manchester United is interested in signing Aurélien Tchouaméni, a midfielder from Real Madrid. They see him as a possible replacement for their current player Casemiro.
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Manchester United is looking to strengthen their midfield.
Aurélien Tchouaméni plays for Real Madrid as a midfielder.
Manchester United has added Tchouaméni to their shortlist of transfer targets.
Casemiro currently plays as a midfielder for Manchester United.
The club aims to find a replacement for Casemiro.
Transfer news and rumors about various players are tracked globally.
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The Indiana Fever re-signed key players including Sophie Cunningham for the next season. Cunningham shared her feelings about signing a one-year contract and later clarified that her frustration was about wanting a longer deal to settle in Indiana, not the money.
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The Indiana Fever signed new deals with Aliyah Boston, Sophie Cunningham, and Lexie Hull.
The team’s key players like Caitlin Clark, Aari McDonald, and Sydney Colson are returning.
Rookie Raven Johnson, the 10th overall pick in the 2026 draft, and free agent Monique Billings also joined the team.
Sophie Cunningham signed a one-year contract worth $665,000.
Cunningham said she felt frustrated because she couldn’t meet teams in person due to an injury recovery.
She clarified on social media that her issue was wanting a longer contract to bring her dog and donkey to Indianapolis.
Cunningham expressed excitement about being part of the Fever and the team’s future.
The Fever aim to have a strong season and make a deep playoff run.
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Carson Beck played one season for the Miami Hurricanes, leading them to the national championship game. He is expected to be drafted in the 2026 NFL draft, possibly by the Miami Dolphins, meaning he may continue his football career in Florida.
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Carson Beck transferred to Miami from Georgia and played one season there.
He led Miami to the national championship game but lost to Indiana.
Last season, Beck threw for 3,813 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions.
Miami finished the season with a 13-3 record and won key playoff games.
Beck is expected to be selected in the 2026 NFL draft, possibly in the fifth round.
CBS Sports predicts the Miami Dolphins could draft Beck to keep him in Florida.
The Dolphins signed Malik Willis as their starting quarterback on a three-year deal.
Beck would likely start his NFL career as the third-string quarterback behind Willis and Quinn Ewers.
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After WrestleMania 42 ended, WWE started its new season on "Monday Night Raw" with three wrestlers from NXT moving up to the main WWE roster. Ethan Page, Sol Ruca, and Joe Hendry were introduced as new competitors on Raw, with more NXT stars possibly joining on SmackDown soon.
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WrestleMania 42 finished with Roman Reigns as the world champion.
WWE began its new season on the show "Monday Night Raw" right after WrestleMania.
Ethan Page, a former NXT champion, was called up to the main roster and is now involved in the Intercontinental Championship.
Sol Ruca, a new female star from NXT, challenged Liv Morgan on Raw and impressed fans with her athletic skills.
Sol Ruca lost a match due to interference but will continue her journey on WWE's main roster.
Joe Hendry is set to debut on Raw with an in-ring concert next week.
Additional NXT wrestlers like Ricky Saints and Jacy Jayne may also be promoted soon on Friday Night SmackDown.
These changes mark the start of a new WWE season with fresh talent joining the main shows.
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The Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Jalen Hurts have had some tension after last season's offensive struggles, leading to changes in coaching staff. The Eagles might draft a new quarterback this year, possibly Cole Payton from North Dakota State, to prepare for the future in case Hurts leaves.
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The Eagles had offensive problems last season, which led to firing offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo.
There has been tension between the Eagles and Jalen Hurts for about a year.
Hurts is under contract through 2028, but the Eagles can end the deal after 2027.
The team may draft a quarterback to develop as a potential Hurts replacement.
Cole Payton, a dual-threat quarterback from North Dakota State, is a top candidate.
Payton threw for 2,719 yards, 16 touchdowns, and ran for 777 yards and 13 touchdowns last season.
Payton’s playing style fits well with the Eagles’ offensive system.
If Payton learns behind Hurts for two years, he could step in as the starter smoothly.
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The New York Jets are planning to pick a quarterback in the 2026 NFL draft. They are linked to Alabama’s Ty Simpson but might also consider Garrett Nussmeier from LSU if Simpson is not available. Nussmeier had a promising college season but missed games due to an injury caused by a cyst on his spine.
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The Jets want a quarterback in the 2026 NFL draft and have four picks among the first 44 selections.
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is a top prospect and could be picked in the first or early second round.
The Arizona Cardinals might trade to select Simpson before the second round.
If Simpson is unavailable, the Jets could pick Garrett Nussmeier from LSU.
Nussmeier threw for 1,927 yards and 12 touchdowns in nine games last season before getting injured.
The injury was caused by a cyst pressing on a nerve in his spine, causing oblique pain.
Nussmeier has been symptom-free since before the Senior Bowl and through the draft process.
The Jets traded for quarterback Geno Smith, who will likely start at least through 2026. Nussmeier could compete for the starting job in 2027.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves came back from a 19-point deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets 119-114. Anthony Edwards scored 30 points, and Julius Randle added 24 to help tie the playoff series 1-1.
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The Timberwolves were down by 19 points during the game.
Minnesota won the game 119-114 against the Denver Nuggets.
Anthony Edwards scored 30 points for the Timberwolves.
Julius Randle contributed 24 points.
The win tied the Western Conference playoff series at one game each.
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Brandon Aubrey, the Dallas Cowboys' kicker, signed a four-year contract extension worth $28 million, making him the highest-paid kicker in the NFL. The deal includes $20 million in guaranteed money, reflecting the team's confidence in his strong performance.
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Brandon Aubrey signed a four-year, $28 million extension with the Dallas Cowboys.
The contract includes $20 million in guaranteed money.
Aubrey is now the highest-paid kicker in the NFL.
He was a restricted free agent, and the Cowboys placed a second-round tender on him in March.
Aubrey's longest successful kicks were 65 yards in the 2024 season and 64 yards the previous season.
His career field goal success rate is 88.2%.
The Cowboys also placed a nonexclusive franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens.
Owner Jerry Jones is considering trading draft picks to select defensive players in the upcoming NFL Draft.
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The Indiana Fever basketball team recently signed key players Aliyah Boston, Lexie Hull, and Sophie Cunningham to new contracts with higher salaries. Cunningham, recovering from a knee injury, expressed some frustration about her contract but is ready to play and compete next season.
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Aliyah Boston signed a four-year contract worth $6.3 million, the highest in WNBA history.
Lexie Hull signed a two-year deal worth about $1.57 million in total.
Sophie Cunningham signed a one-year contract worth $665,000.
All three players received salary increases due to the WNBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Cunningham is recovering from a right knee injury suffered in August 2023.
She played 30 games last season, averaging 8.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.
Cunningham expressed frustration because she did not have chances to showcase her health and skills to other teams during the offseason.
She feels mentally and physically ready to return and help the Indiana Fever compete next season.
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ESPN analyst Peter Schrager no longer believes the Tennessee Titans will pick quarterback Jeremiyah Love with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Instead, the Titans might choose a defensive player like linebacker Sonny Styles or edge rushers David Bailey or Arvell Reese, as the new head coach Robert Saleh has a defense-focused background.
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Jeremiyah Love was once projected to be picked by the Titans at No. 4 in the 2026 NFL draft.
After new information, ESPN's Peter Schrager changed his view and doesn't expect the Titans to select Love.
The Titans may pick Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles or edge rushers David Bailey or Arvell Reese instead.
New Titans coach Robert Saleh has a background in defense, which may influence draft choices.
Love is considered a very talented player and is expected to be picked among the top 10 overall picks.
The New York Giants Coach John Harbaugh is very interested in Love; the Giants hold picks No. 5 and No. 10.
Other teams possibly interested in Love include the Washington Commanders, New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs, and Arizona Cardinals.
The first round of the 2026 NFL draft will start at 8 p.m. EST on Thursday, three days from now.
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Jim Kanicki, a former NFL defensive tackle who played nine seasons, died at age 84. He won an NFL championship with the Cleveland Browns in 1964 and later played for the New York Giants before retiring in 1971.
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Jim Kanicki played college football at Michigan State and was highly recognized there.
He was drafted twice in 1963: by the Browns in the NFL and by the Buffalo Bills in the AFL.
Kanicki played for the Cleveland Browns from 1963 to 1969.
He was a starter during the Browns’ 1964 NFL championship win over the Baltimore Colts.
The Browns’ 1964 title was Cleveland’s last major sports championship until 2016.
Kanicki was traded to the New York Giants in 1970 and retired in 1971.
He briefly played in the World Football League in 1974.
Kanicki was inducted into the Bay County Sports Hall of Fame in 1993 along with his brother.
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The New York Giants traded defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II to the Cincinnati Bengals to get the Bengals' 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This trade gives the Giants two first-round picks—No. 5 and No. 10—giving them more chances to pick a top player, possibly wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, who many see as a top talent despite injury concerns.
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The Giants traded Dexter Lawrence II to the Bengals for the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Giants already hold the 5th overall pick from finishing last season with a 4-13 record.
The team now has two first-round picks within the top 10.
Wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, from Arizona State, is a key player the Giants might draft.
Tyson missed the NFL Combine and Pro Day due to a hamstring injury but showed strong 2024 performance.
Tyson has a history of serious injuries, including a major knee injury in 2022 and a broken collarbone in 2024.
Other top wide receiver prospects include Carnell Tate (Ohio State) and Makai Lemon (USC).
Twenty NFL teams, including the Giants, attended Tyson’s personal workout despite his injuries.
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The Los Angeles Rams are negotiating a contract extension with their quarterback, Matthew Stafford, who won the NFL Most Valuable Player award last season. Stafford is expected to sign a two-year, $110 million deal to return for the next season, helping the Rams remain strong contenders for the Super Bowl.
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Matthew Stafford led the Rams to the NFC Championship Game last season and won the NFL MVP award.
Stafford is 38 years old but is not planning to retire yet.
The Rams and Stafford have made significant progress in contract talks.
Stafford currently has $40 million left on his contract, but the new deal is expected to be two years for $110 million.
The Rams recently improved their team by adding cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson.
They also signed long snapper Joe Cardona and re-signed defensive lineman Larrell Murchison.
The Rams have several draft picks to further enhance their team, including the 13th overall pick.
Sports experts consider the Rams strong Super Bowl contenders with Stafford as their quarterback.
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The Cincinnati Bengals traded for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants. Lawrence signed a three-year contract extension and expressed excitement about playing with Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
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The Bengals traded their No. 10 overall pick in the NFL Draft to acquire Dexter Lawrence.
Lawrence signed a one-year contract extension worth $28 million, securing his stay in Cincinnati for at least three seasons.
He requested a trade after contract talks with the Giants broke down following seven seasons in New York.
With the Giants, Lawrence achieved two-time All-Pro status and recorded 341 tackles and 30.5 sacks.
Lawrence spoke positively about former Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart, but looks forward to playing alongside Bengals QB Joe Burrow.
The Bengals have missed the postseason three years in a row and are focusing on winning with new players like Lawrence.
The team also added other free agents recently to strengthen their roster around Burrow.
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A Brazilian fitness influencer named Mara Flavia Souza Araujo died during the swimming part of the Ironman Texas event near Houston. She was reported missing, and her body was found about 90 minutes later in the water; officials said she drowned.
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Mara Flavia Souza Araujo was a 38-year-old Brazilian fitness influencer and experienced triathlete.
She was competing in the Ironman Texas event in The Woodlands, near Houston.
She was reported as a “lost swimmer” around 7:30 a.m. during the swimming portion of the race.
Safety crews searched but could not find her immediately, and her body was found 90 minutes later in 10 feet of water.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department confirmed her death and said she drowned.
She had completed at least nine Ironman races since 2018.
Araujo had over 60,000 Instagram followers and had recently posted inspirational messages about life.
Race organizers expressed sympathy and thanked first responders for their help.
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Fernando Mendoza is expected to be the first player picked in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders. His chances of going No. 1 have steadily increased, reaching 99% just days before the draft.
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The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh in a few days.
Fernando Mendoza is a quarterback from Indiana University and won the Heisman Award.
He led Indiana to a national title, increasing his draft stock.
Early in the season, Mendoza had only a 5% chance to be picked first.
By October, his chances rose to over 30%, and by November to 42%.
Before the national title game, his probability reached about 90%.
On the day before the draft, Mendoza’s odds hit 99% on the prediction website Kalshi.
Mendoza has been reportedly working with the Raiders' coaches on their offense before the official draft.
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Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award, becoming the youngest player in history to win it at age 22. He had a strong season with career-high averages in points and rebounds, helping the Spurs reach the playoffs as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference.
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Victor Wembanyama is a 7-foot-4 center for the San Antonio Spurs.
He averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 1 steal per game this season.
Wembanyama won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award in 2024.
At 22 years old, he is the youngest player ever to win this award.
He was the number one pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, selected from France.
This season, he also earned NBA Rookie of the Year and is a two-time All-Star.
The Spurs finished as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
In the first playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Wembanyama scored 35 points and led the Spurs to a win.
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The Minnesota Vikings have struggled to find a steady starting quarterback, especially after Sam Darnold left and led another team to a Super Bowl win. The Vikings recently signed Kyler Murray to improve their quarterback options, and their star player Justin Jefferson commented positively on this addition, implying changes for the current QB J.J. McCarthy.
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The Minnesota Vikings had a mixed season, with no consistent starting quarterback.
Former Vikings QB Sam Darnold led the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl win after leaving Minnesota.
J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings' 2024 first-round draft pick, missed his expected rookie season due to injury and struggled when playing.
The Vikings signed Kyler Murray, a former No. 1 overall draft pick, to strengthen their quarterback lineup.
Justin Jefferson, the Vikings' top wide receiver, expressed support for adding talented players like Murray.
Jefferson is close with Darnold and was disappointed that Darnold was not retained by the Vikings.
The Vikings seem to favor Kyler Murray as their primary quarterback going into the new season.
McCarthy faces pressure due to injuries and inconsistency, with his starting job in doubt.
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