The New Jersey Devils have hired Sunny Mehta as their new general manager. Mehta was previously an assistant general manager for the Florida Panthers when they won the Stanley Cup twice.
Key Facts
Sunny Mehta was an assistant GM for the Florida Panthers.
The Panthers won the Stanley Cup two years in a row while Mehta was there.
Mehta has now been hired as the general manager of the New Jersey Devils.
The general manager is the person responsible for building and managing the team's roster.
This is a new role for Mehta with the Devils, giving him more leadership responsibility.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Lionel Messi has bought the Spanish football club UE Cornella, which plays in the fifth division. The club said Messi’s takeover starts a new chapter focusing on long-term goals and local roots.
Key Facts
Lionel Messi now owns UE Cornella, a football club near Barcelona.
UE Cornella plays in Spain’s fifth division and is based in a working-class area.
The club announced the deal but did not share purchase details.
The club’s statement highlighted plans for ambition, sustainability, and local connection.
Cornella started in 1951 and helped develop players like David Raya and Jordi Alba.
Jordi Alba, a former Barcelona player, also plays with Messi at Inter Miami.
Messi played two decades at FC Barcelona, winning many awards and titles.
Messi aims to play in the upcoming World Cup in North America with Argentina.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The Buffalo Bills lost key defensive player Taron Johnson before the 2026 NFL season. Experts suggest the team should trade down in the draft to get more picks and select a defensive back like Indiana’s D’Angelo Ponds, who could fill the leadership and versatile coverage role Johnson had.
Key Facts
Taron Johnson, an important defensive player for the Bills, left before the 2026 season.
Johnson was known for covering multiple positions and being a key team leader.
ESPN analyst Ben Solak recommends the Bills trade down from their first-round pick (#26) to gain more draft picks.
The Bills’ next pick after #26 is at #91, which leaves a large gap in adding new players.
D'Angelo Ponds, a defensive back from Indiana, is praised for his versatility and leadership, similar to Johnson.
Ponds helped Indiana win a national championship and earned several top player honors.
Ponds’ athletic skills include a fast 40-yard dash and a high vertical jump.
He is expected to be drafted in the second or third round, so trading down could help the Bills pick him.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach expects many trades during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He says the players' talent levels are very close, which could cause surprises in the draft order.
Key Facts
Brett Veach predicts the 2026 NFL Draft first round will have many trades.
Talent among top prospects, especially offensive tackles, defensive ends, and receivers, is very close with no big gaps.
This draft does not have multiple standout quarterbacks or a dominant player like in past years.
Teams like the Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, and Washington Commanders may try to trade down in the draft order.
The Dallas Cowboys might try to move up to the top picks because they want a specific player.
The Chiefs have the 9th and 29th picks in the first round; this is their first top-10 pick since selecting Patrick Mahomes in 2017.
The Chiefs may keep their 9th pick and trade the 29th pick later, focusing on improving positions like edge rusher.
The first round will start at 8 p.m. EST on April 23, 2026.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The Los Angeles Rams have revealed new helmets and uniforms for the 2026 NFL season. The updated design features solid yellow colors and classic horn shapes, returning to a style similar to their original Los Angeles look.
Key Facts
The Rams unveiled their new uniforms and helmets on social media.
The new design removes gradient logos and numbers in favor of solid yellow colors.
"RAMS" was removed from the chest area of the uniforms.
The horns on the sleeves are now more precisely shaped.
The look resembles the classic yellow-and-blue worn during the Rams’ early years in Los Angeles.
The Rams moved back to Los Angeles from St. Louis in 2016.
The 2026 uniforms move away from the navy and gold colors used during the St. Louis period.
The team plans to reveal two alternate uniform designs later this summer.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Luka Doncic, a star player for the Los Angeles Lakers, was allowed by the NBA to count two games missed due to his daughter's birth toward the 65-game minimum needed for season awards. This decision makes him eligible for honors like All-NBA after he led the league in scoring this season. However, Doncic is expected to miss the first round of playoffs due to injury.
Key Facts
Doncic was injured on April 2 and missed the rest of the regular season.
The NBA requires players to participate in 65 games to qualify for end-of-season awards.
Doncic appealed because two missed games were for the birth of his second child in Slovenia.
The NBA and NBPA agreed to count those two games, making him eligible for awards.
He led the NBA in scoring this season with an average of 33.5 points per game.
Doncic thanked the league, players’ union, and Lakers organization for their support.
He and teammate Austin Reaves are expected to miss the first round of playoffs due to injury.
The Lakers will rely on 41-year-old LeBron James to lead the team in the playoffs.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Aly Raisman, a three-time Olympic gold medal gymnast and ESPN analyst, spoke live on ABC News from Texas about important routines to watch in the NCAA Gymnastics Championship.
Key Facts
Aly Raisman has won three Olympic gold medals in gymnastics.
She works as an analyst for ESPN.
Raisman appeared live on ABC News from Texas.
She discussed key performances in the NCAA Gymnastics Championship.
The coverage was part of ABC News Live programming.
The event took place on April 16, 2026.
Raisman highlighted routines that fans should pay attention to during the championship.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The Golden State Warriors came back from behind to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 126-121 in a Play-In Tournament game. After the loss, former Clippers player Chris Paul posted a meme on social media reacting to the defeat. Paul had been traded by the Clippers earlier in the season and announced his retirement shortly after.
Key Facts
The Warriors overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win against the Clippers.
Chris Paul shared a meme on Instagram showing his reaction to the Clippers’ loss.
Paul was traded by the Clippers to the Toronto Raptors in February but did not play for the Raptors.
The Clippers had parted ways with Paul due to clashes between him and coach Ty Lue.
Paul played 16 games for the Clippers this season but never started any of them.
He announced his retirement on February 13 after a successful career as a 12-time All-Star and multiple NBA honors.
Paul previously played for the Clippers from 2011 to 2017 and was expected to have a "farewell tour" with the team.
He achieved many career accolades, including two Olympic gold medals and being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves was denied an appeal to become eligible for NBA regular-season awards despite playing 60 games this season. The NBA accepted similar appeals from Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham, who played 65 and 63 games respectively. Edwards and the Timberwolves will play the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs.
Key Facts
Anthony Edwards averaged a career-high 28.8 points per game over 60 games this NBA season.
The NBA requires players to participate in at least 65 games to qualify for regular-season awards.
Edwards filed a special appeal to become eligible for awards despite playing only 60 games.
The NBA denied Edwards' appeal, making him ineligible for any 2025-26 season awards.
Appeals from Luka Doncic (65 games) and Cade Cunningham (63 games) were accepted.
Cunningham missed games due to a collapsed lung; Doncic missed some games due to injury and personal reasons.
The Minnesota Timberwolves finished the regular season with a 49-33 record, securing the 6th seed in the Western Conference.
The Timberwolves will face the 3rd seed Denver Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic, in the first round of the playoffs starting Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Ja Morant has told people he no longer wants to play for the Memphis Grizzlies. The team is expected to explore trades for him this summer after a season marked by injuries, tension, and missed games.
Key Facts
Ja Morant said he is "done playing for Memphis."
Morant played only 20 games this season due to injuries and suspension.
He suffered a UCL injury that ended his season early.
Morant had tension with the team, including a heated exchange with coaches leading to a suspension.
He has appeared in just 79 games over the last three seasons, a drop from earlier in his career.
The Grizzlies tried to trade him at the deadline but failed to find a deal.
Morant is 26 years old, a two-time NBA All-Star, under contract for $197 million over five years.
Multiple NBA teams may be interested in trading for him this summer.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A judge has given Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke permission to play for an extra year in 2026. This decision came through a preliminary court order called an injunction.
Key Facts
Owen Heinecke is a linebacker for the University of Oklahoma football team.
A district court judge approved a preliminary injunction for Heinecke.
The injunction allows Heinecke to have one more year of eligibility to play college football.
This extra year of eligibility applies for the 2026 season.
The court’s decision came before a full hearing on the matter.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The Los Angeles Lakers will not have Luka Dončić or Austin Reaves available for their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. Both players are dealing with serious injuries that will keep them out for the entire series, significantly changing the team's chances.
Key Facts
Luka Dončić has a Grade 2 hamstring strain and traveled to Europe for special treatment.
Austin Reaves has a Grade 2 oblique strain and is expected to be out for 4–6 weeks.
Neither player is expected to return during the first-round series against the Houston Rockets.
Dončić led the NBA with an average of 33.5 points per game this season.
Without these two players, the Lakers will rely heavily on LeBron James, who is 41 years old and recently had his lowest scoring season.
The Houston Rockets are now favored to win the series, especially the first game.
The Lakers were originally the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference before these injuries.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
England's women's rugby team has made several changes for their upcoming Six Nations match against Scotland. Ellie Kildunne will play on the wing for the first time in this tournament, and Abi Burton will play at lock due to injuries and absences in the squad.
Key Facts
Ellie Kildunne, usually a full-back, will start on the wing against Scotland.
Abi Burton will play at lock because several regular locks are unavailable.
Zoë Harrison returns as fly-half, replacing Holly Aitchison.
Demelza Short, 19 years old, will make her debut in the back row.
Emma Sing will start at full-back, providing kicking options.
Maud Muir will earn her 50th cap and start at tighthead prop.
Key players including Alex Matthews and Hannah Botterman are out with injuries.
Scotland will play in front of more than 25,000 fans at Murrayfield stadium.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Alex Manninger, a former Austrian goalkeeper who played for Arsenal, Liverpool, and several Italian clubs, died in a car crash with a train near Salzburg at age 48. The accident happened early in the morning, and despite efforts to save him, Manninger did not survive.
Key Facts
Alex Manninger was 48 years old at the time of his death.
He died when his car was hit by a train at a railway crossing near Salzburg.
Manninger played for Arsenal from 1997 to 2001 and won the league and FA Cup in 1997-1998.
He made 33 appearances for the Austrian national team.
He also played for Italian clubs including Fiorentina, Torino, Bologna, Siena, Udinese, and Juventus.
Manninger retired from professional football in 2017 after finishing his career at Liverpool.
The car crash occurred around 8:20 a.m., and rescue teams could not revive him.
Football clubs and associations expressed condolences and plan tributes in his memory.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Barcelona has filed another complaint with UEFA about refereeing decisions during their Champions League quarterfinal matches against Atletico Madrid. The club says these decisions, including missed penalty calls and issues with VAR (video review), affected the match results and caused harm to the team.
Key Facts
Barcelona lost to Atletico Madrid 3-2 on aggregate in the Champions League quarterfinals.
The club complained about refereeing errors and poor application of the Laws of the Game during both matches.
Barcelona finished both matches with 10 players due to red cards for Pau Cubarsi and Eric Garcia.
They say two possible penalty situations were not reviewed by VAR, the video referee system.
UEFA rejected Barcelona’s first complaint about a handball incident in the first leg as inadmissible.
Barcelona claims these refereeing mistakes affected the match outcome and caused financial and sports harm.
The club wants to work with UEFA to improve refereeing fairness and transparency in future matches.
The incident relates to the Champions League, a major European soccer tournament.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Ashley Cole, a former England football player, has taken his first senior head coach job at Italian second-division club Cesena. He moved to Italy because he found it hard to get head coach opportunities in England despite years of coaching experience.
Key Facts
Ashley Cole played 107 times for England’s national team.
He has almost seven years of coaching experience, including roles at Chelsea’s academy, Everton, Birmingham City, and England’s national setup.
Cole took coaching courses under Frank Lampard at Derby County.
He was discouraged by English clubs who said he lacked head coach experience.
Cole has now become head coach at Cesena in Italy’s Serie B (second division).
He played for Roma in Italy at the end of his playing career and is familiar with Italian culture.
Cole emphasizes hard work and does tasks like tidying equipment himself.
He uses video technology for tactical analysis to improve the team’s performance.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Azzi Fudd was the first pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft and is considered one of the top rookies. However, early betting odds show that other rookies like Olivia Miles and Awa Fam are also strong contenders for the WNBA Rookie of the Year award.
Key Facts
Azzi Fudd was picked first overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
Olivia Miles, picked second by the Minnesota Lynx, is close in Rookie of the Year betting odds.
Awa Fam, the third pick by the Seattle Storm, is also a top candidate for Rookie of the Year.
Fudd was a celebrated college player at UConn, winning several awards.
Miles will likely have a big role for the Lynx while MVP candidate Napheesa Collier is out.
Fam is a 6-foot-4 center who played well in Spain and for Spain’s U19 National Team.
DraftKings sportsbook odds: Fudd +200, Miles +300, Fam +350 for Rookie of the Year.
Other rookies with long odds include Lauren Betts, Flau’jae Johnson, and Kiki Rice.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The NCAA committee suggested that college football teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) begin their seasons earlier starting in 2027. They recommend a 12-game schedule played over 14 weeks, starting on the Thursday of the current Week 0.
Key Facts
The recommendation comes from an NCAA committee.
It applies to Football Bowl Subdivision teams.
The plan is to have 12 games in a season.
The season would span 14 weeks.
The proposed start date is the Thursday of Week 0 (an earlier start than now).
This change would begin in the year 2027.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The 248th Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool will be the first played at Everton’s new stadium, Hill Dickinson Stadium. BBC Sport expert Chris Sutton, boxer and Everton fan Molly McCann, and musician Dr Simon ‘Sice’ Rowbottom from the Boo Radleys share their predictions for this Premier League match.
Key Facts
The first official Merseyside derby was won by Everton in 1894 at Goodison Park.
The upcoming derby is the first held at Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Chris Sutton says the game is very important, especially for Liverpool’s manager Arne Slot who wants Champions League qualification.
Molly McCann is an Everton fan, a former football player, and a professional boxer who will fight in Liverpool during derby weekend.
Everton supported McCann by collaborating on her fight outfit using past derby memorabilia.
Dr Simon ‘Sice’ Rowbottom, lead singer of the Boo Radleys and a Liverpool fan, recalls Liverpool’s success in the 1980s and praises former player and manager Kenny Dalglish.
McCann was previously signed by UFC and has won all three professional boxing matches since switching from MMA.
The Boo Radleys recently reunited and have a new album coming out soon, with a UK and Ireland tour planned.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Lionel Messi has bought the Spanish football club Cornella, which plays in the fifth tier of Spanish football. Messi currently plays for Inter Miami in the United States and has a long history with Barcelona, where he scored many goals and won several titles.
Key Facts
Messi is the new owner of Cornella, a fifth-tier Spanish football club.
Cornella's stadium holds about 1,500 people.
Messi won the World Cup with Argentina in 2022.
He played for Barcelona for many years, scoring 672 goals in 778 games.
Messi now plays for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer in the U.S.
Cornella says Messi’s purchase shows his commitment to supporting local sport in Catalonia.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi’s rival, recently bought a 25% share in another Spanish club, Almeria.
Cornella has produced players like David Raya and Jordi Alba, who went on to play at higher levels.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
