The Dallas Cowboys are considering a trade for Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen during the upcoming NFL Draft. Earlier attempts to trade for Queen did not succeed, but the Cowboys might try again in April. Despite rumors, some sources say the Steelers are not interested in trading Queen.
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The Dallas Cowboys previously tried to trade for linebacker Patrick Queen, but it failed in March.
There is speculation about a possible trade during the NFL Draft in late April.
The Cowboys have two first-round draft picks (No. 12 and No. 20).
Dallas allowed the most points in the NFL last season, highlighting their need for defensive help.
Patrick Queen was a first-round pick by the Baltimore Ravens in 2020 and made two Pro Bowl appearances before 2025.
Queen had 120 tackles in 2025 but struggled with pass coverage and run defense.
The Cowboys showed interest in Queen earlier in the offseason, but have not yet made a trade offer.
Reports indicate the Steelers currently do not plan to trade Queen.
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Ryan Weathers, a baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees, made his debut with the team by striking out seven batters in 4 1/3 innings. Although he performed well, Weathers expressed a desire to pitch deeper into games to help maintain the Yankees' strong pitching performance this season.
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Ryan Weathers is a pitcher for the New York Yankees.
He previously played for the Miami Marlins.
In his debut game for the Yankees, Weathers struck out seven batters.
He pitched for 4 1/3 innings, giving up one run, four hits, and two walks.
Weathers mentioned he wants to be more efficient and pitch longer in games.
The Yankees have been strong in pitching, with their bullpen performing especially well.
Weathers has had injury issues, limiting his time on the field last season.
He has not yet pitched 100 innings in a single season.
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Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon revealed that quarterback Daniel Jones played multiple games with a fractured fibula and later tore his Achilles tendon during the 2025 NFL season. Despite these injuries, Jones was recently re-signed to a two-year contract, and wide receiver Alec Pierce was given a four-year extension.
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Carlie Irsay-Gordon is the owner of the Indianapolis Colts.
Quarterback Daniel Jones played with a fractured fibula during the 2025 season.
Jones tore his Achilles tendon in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Colts re-signed Daniel Jones to a two-year contract this month.
Wide receiver Alec Pierce signed a four-year, $114 million extension.
Alec Pierce led the NFL with 21.3 yards per reception last season.
The Colts started the 2025 season with a 7-1 record but finished with a 1-8 run.
Daniel Jones recorded 3,101 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions before his injury.
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Luis Arraez recently signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants. He wanted to play second base regularly again, something he hadn't done often with the San Diego Padres, where he mainly played first base. Arraez enjoyed his time with the Padres and had strong connections with the team and its fans.
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Luis Arraez signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants.
Arraez aims to play second base, which he hadn't done regularly since 2023.
He played with the San Diego Padres for two seasons, where he won an NL batting title.
Arraez was a key player for the Padres, leading MLB in hits in 2025.
Fans and players in San Diego had a strong bond with Arraez.
The Padres were interested in re-signing Arraez, but he chose to join the Giants for the chance to play second base more often.
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Texas Longhorns basketball player Jordan Pope had surgery on his broken foot after playing injured in the NCAA Tournament. Pope played through the injury during the game against Purdue and announced that his surgery was successful.
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The NCAA Tournament is down to the Final Four teams: UConn, Illinois, Arizona, and Michigan.
Texas Longhorns reached the Sweet 16 but lost to Purdue on a last-second tip.
Jordan Pope, a key Texas player, played with a broken foot during the game against Purdue.
Pope sustained the injury during a previous win over Gonzaga.
After the tournament, Pope had successful surgery on his foot.
This marked the end of Pope's college basketball career, as he is a senior.
Pope announced on social media that his surgery was successful.
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Patrick Mahomes celebrated his wife, Brittany Mahomes, being inducted into the UT Tyler Athletics Hall of Fame. Brittany Mahomes, a retired soccer player, scored 31 goals during her college career and now co-owns a women's soccer league team. Patrick Mahomes, an NFL player, expressed his support on social media.
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Brittany Mahomes was inducted into the UT Tyler Athletics Hall of Fame.
She played soccer for the UT Tyler Patriots from 2013 to 2016, scoring 31 goals.
After college, she played one professional season in Iceland before retiring in 2017.
Brittany co-owns the Kansas City Current, a National Women's Soccer League team.
Patrick Mahomes, her husband, congratulated her via social media.
Patrick Mahomes is a quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs.
The couple has three children together.
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Tiger Woods has pleaded not guilty to charges related to a recent car crash in Florida and has asked for a jury trial. The crash involved his car flipping over after hitting a truck, leading to charges of driving under the influence and refusing a lawful test.
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Tiger Woods is involved in a legal case following a rollover crash in Florida.
His attorney filed a waiver of arraignment and requested a jury trial.
Woods faces charges of driving under the influence causing property damage.
He is also charged with refusing to submit to a lawful test, which is a separate misdemeanor.
Woods allegedly failed a field sobriety test, but a Breathalyzer showed no alcohol.
Deputies noted signs of impairment, and Woods did not provide a urine sample.
Pills identified as hydrocodone were found in Woods' possession.
Woods indicated he was distracted by his cellphone and the radio before the crash.
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Turkiye and Sweden have both qualified for the 2026 World Cup. Turkiye secured their spot by defeating Kosovo 1-0, while Sweden won 3-2 against Poland.
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Turkiye qualified for their first World Cup since 2002 by beating Kosovo 1-0.
Kerem Akturkoglu scored the winning goal for Turkiye in the 53rd minute.
The match took place in Pristina, Kosovo, in front of a sold-out crowd.
Kosovo was aiming to qualify for their first-ever World Cup.
Sweden qualified after defeating Poland 3-2.
Viktor Gyokeres scored the decisive goal for Sweden two minutes before the end.
Sweden will compete in Group F with the Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup.
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The Detroit Lions decided not to pursue a trade for defensive end Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders. Lions president Rod Wood explained the team's strategy is to find a future star defensive end through the draft rather than spending a lot of money or picks on established players.
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The Detroit Lions chose not to trade for Las Vegas Raiders' defensive end Maxx Crosby.
Lions president Rod Wood said they don't plan to get another top defensive end alongside Aidan Hutchinson.
He compared it to past discussions about getting another receiver to play with former star Calvin Johnson.
Wood noted that very few teams have two top-level players in both positions like defensive ends or quarterbacks.
Trading for Crosby would have required a high cost, including two first-round picks.
The Lions believe they have a strong team already and prefer to use the draft to improve further.
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Boston Red Sox player Jarren Duran is focusing on mental health to improve his baseball performance. He aims to adopt a calmer attitude similar to that of players like Aaron Judge and Alex Bregman. Duran is currently facing a slow start to the season but sees it as an opportunity to apply his new approach.
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Jarren Duran is an outfielder for the Boston Red Sox and promotes mental health awareness.
He has publicly discussed his struggles with anxiety affecting his sports performance.
Duran wants to be more like Aaron Judge and Alex Bregman, known for staying calm even during tough times.
He is open about self-reflecting on his past games to focus less on negative results.
Duran has started the season with a low batting average, indicating a performance slump.
He aims to use his current challenges as chances to test and refine his new attitude on the field.
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale, who has been open about his cancer battle, shared on social media that he is awaiting important medical test results. Vitale asked his supporters for prayers ahead of his upcoming health exams, hoping for positive news.
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Dick Vitale is a well-known ESPN college basketball analyst, especially associated with March Madness.
Vitale has faced multiple cancer diagnoses, including melanoma and lymphoma.
He will undergo a PET scan and bloodwork to check if he remains cancer-free.
Vitale used social media to update his fans and request prayers.
His message received widespread support and well wishes from followers.
The health exams are considered a significant milestone, likened to a "national championship game" by Vitale.
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USA Basketball announced a 15-player roster for its upcoming training camp. Caitlin Clark, despite her notable recent performances, did not make the list. This decision is believed to be personal and does not harm her future prospects with the national team.
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USA Basketball released a 15-player training camp roster.
Caitlin Clark is not on the current roster.
Clark played well in recent FIBA Women's World Cup qualifiers.
Clark became MVP in those qualifiers.
Her absence from the roster is likely her personal choice.
Clark is a strong candidate for the 2028 Olympic team.
Team USA uses rotating players to evaluate for future teams.
Clark recently recovered from a groin injury.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates have pitcher Paul Skenes under contract for three more seasons. Discussions about extending his contract seem unlikely due to his potential high free-agent value. A baseball insider suggests the Pirates should consider trading him to the New York Yankees for a valuable player package.
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Paul Skenes is considered a top pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Skenes has three seasons left with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
He won the Cy Young Award last year, an honor for the best pitcher.
There are doubts about Skenes signing a long-term contract with the Pirates.
Jim Bowden, a baseball insider, suggests trading Skenes to the Yankees.
A proposed trade deal from the Yankees includes several young players.
The Pirates have not agreed to any trade as of now.
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The Dallas Cowboys placed a one-year franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens, worth about $27 million for the 2026 season. Pickens is looking for a long-term contract deal, and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stated that the team plans to keep Pickens in the long run, although fans are skeptical of the situation.
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George Pickens has been placed under a franchise tag by the Dallas Cowboys for the 2026 season.
The franchise tag means Pickens will earn about $27 million for one year.
Pickens wants a long-term contract instead of the franchise tag.
Jerry Jones, the owner of the Cowboys, is attending league meetings in Arizona.
Jones stated the team has long-term plans for Pickens and is working on a deal within the designated timeframe.
NFL fans expressed skepticism about the situation, questioning the team's commitment.
Pickens had 93 receptions, 1,429 yards, and nine touchdowns last season with the Cowboys.
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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones spoke about rumors linking the team to Maxx Crosby, a player from the Las Vegas Raiders. There was previous speculation about a trade involving Crosby, but Jones indicated that pursuing Crosby is unlikely at this time, although he left the possibility open for the future.
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Maxx Crosby is a well-known player in the NFL, having been selected for the Pro Bowl five times.
A trade involving Crosby and the Baltimore Ravens fell through after he reportedly failed a physical exam.
Dallas Cowboys have shown interest in Crosby, especially after their defensive struggles last season.
Jerry Jones, owner of the Cowboys, stated the team is unlikely to pursue the trade now but didn't fully rule it out.
The Las Vegas Raiders have said they are not actively trying to trade Crosby but also have not closed the door on the possibility.
Crosby returned to the Raiders with intentions to remain with the team until the 2026 season.
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is sought after by media companies as a potential studio analyst. NBC is likely to hire him, but Amazon Prime and Netflix are also interested. Tomlin could receive a record-breaking contract for this role.
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Mike Tomlin is a former head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
NBC is the leading candidate to hire Tomlin as a studio analyst.
Amazon Prime and Netflix are also interested in Tomlin for studio roles.
The contract for Tomlin could set a new record for studio analysts.
Studio analysts typically earn around $5 million, but Tomlin may earn more.
As a coach, Tomlin earned about $16 million a year.
There is currently a lack of former NFL coaches working as analysts on air.
Tomlin's decision on the media role is expected by April.
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DR Congo and Jamaica will compete in an inter-confederation playoff final to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The match is scheduled for March 31, 2026, and will be broadcast on FOX Sports 1, with a live stream available via Fubo.
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The match between DR Congo and Jamaica takes place on March 31, 2026.
It is an inter-confederation playoff final to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The match will be aired on FOX Sports 1 and can be streamed on Fubo.
DR Congo defeated Cameroon and Nigeria to reach this stage in the qualifying process.
Jamaica finished as one of the two best runner-ups in the final phase of CAF qualifying.
DR Congo last participated in the World Cup in 1974, while Jamaica last appeared in 1998.
Notable players include Yoane Wissa (DR Congo) and Leon Bailey (Jamaica).
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Seven golfers have withdrawn from the Valero Texas Open, the last PGA Tour event before the Masters tournament. The withdrawals include well-known players like Collin Morikawa, who is recovering from a back injury.
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The Valero Texas Open is the last tournament before the Masters.
Pierceson Coody, Nicolai Hojgaard, and Matti Schmid initially withdrew.
Gary Woodland also withdrew after winning another tournament.
Daniel Berger and Collin Morikawa followed, each due to personal reasons.
David Lipsky was the latest to withdraw, allowing others to take their places.
Withdrawals totaled seven players with two days left before the event begins.
Collin Morikawa is dealing with a back injury and hasn't played since mid-March.
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Jim Scharrer, a former Atlanta Braves baseball prospect and Duke University football player, passed away at the age of 49 after battling cancer. Scharrer had a versatile athletic career, playing baseball professionally before pursuing football at the college level.
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Jim Scharrer was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 1995 MLB Draft.
He played six seasons in minor league baseball, reaching Double-A level.
Scharrer also pursued a football career at Duke University, playing as a linebacker.
He was named to The Sporting News' 4th team All-American Freshmen team in football in 2001.
Scharrer was inducted into the Erie Sports Hall of Fame in 2009.
After his sports career, he worked for the U.S. Navy’s Naval Sea Systems Command and other defense-related organizations.
Scharrer passed away after receiving treatment for cancer, leaving behind his wife and children.
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Luke Murray delivered a heartfelt speech at Boston College, where he was introduced as the new head coach. Murray, who was an assistant coach under Dan Hurley at UConn, spoke about his appreciation for Hurley and his experiences at UConn, where the team recently achieved a significant win. Murray hopes to bring a winning culture to Boston College, which has faced recent challenges.
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UConn Huskies won against Duke in an intense game, securing a place in the Final Four.
Braylon Mullins scored a game-winning three-pointer for UConn.
Dan Hurley is the head coach of UConn, credited for the team's recent success.
Luke Murray, an assistant coach under Hurley, was hired by Boston College as their new head coach.
Murray thanked Hurley and his time at UConn for his coaching growth.
The UConn team is preparing for a Final Four game against Illinois.
Boston College aims to improve under Murray's leadership in the competitive ACC conference.
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