During the 2026 NFL Draft, Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti made the team's fifth-round pick, an unusual move since general managers usually decide draft selections. Bisciotti chose running back Adam Randall from Clemson, a player he researched closely and connected with through Clemson’s coach.
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Most NFL teams let the general manager make draft decisions, sometimes with input from the head coach.
In the 2026 draft, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti personally chose their fifth-round pick.
Bisciotti selected running back Adam Randall from Clemson with pick number 174.
Randall had 814 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns last season, plus 36 catches for 254 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said Bisciotti asked to make a draft pick and was given one on Day 3 as a special privilege.
Bisciotti’s choice was influenced by his strong relationship with Clemson’s head coach, Dabo Swinney.
Ravens owner Bisciotti is known for being directly involved in team decisions, including firing the head coach earlier.
It is not common, but some NFL owners do take part in first-round or other important draft decisions.
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Brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, becoming the first brothers to win a PGA Tour event together. Their win gave Alex his PGA Tour card through 2028 and entry into major golf tournaments.
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Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans golf tournament.
This is the first time brothers have won a PGA Tour event as a team.
They started the final round with a four-shot lead but faced challenges before winning.
Alex Fitzpatrick’s victory earns him automatic PGA Tour membership through 2028.
The win also gives Alex access to important tournaments like the PGA Championship and Players Championship.
Alex was ranked 141st in the world before this win; Matt is world number three.
Matt Fitzpatrick won the US Open in 2022 and had two PGA Tour wins in 2026 including the RBC Heritage.
The event format included both best ball and alternate shot rounds played over four rounds.
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Russell Wilson, the quarterback who won Super Bowl XLVIII, joined the Savannah Bananas for a baseball event. He got a chance to bat and came close to getting a hit.
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Russell Wilson is a quarterback who won Super Bowl XLVIII.
He participated in an event with the Savannah Bananas baseball team.
Wilson took a turn at batting during the outing.
He nearly achieved a hit while batting.
The event combined football and baseball activities in a fun way.
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England footballer Missy Bo Kearns shared that she spent four difficult days in the hospital after suffering a miscarriage and developing sepsis, a serious infection. She is now recovering physically and mentally, aiming to return to football next season and still hopes to be part of England’s World Cup team.
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Missy Bo Kearns is an England international football player and Aston Villa midfielder.
She announced her pregnancy in early March but lost the baby later that month.
Kearns fell ill at training with a high fever and was diagnosed with sepsis after going to the hospital.
Sepsis is a dangerous reaction to infection that can harm organs if not treated quickly.
The club’s doctor urged her to seek hospital care, which likely saved her life.
Kearns spent around four days in hospital recovering from sepsis and the miscarriage.
She is now working on regaining fitness and managing the emotional impact of her experience.
Kearns still plans to compete for a spot on England’s squad for the next World Cup in Brazil.
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Nelly Korda won the Chevron Championship by five shots, making her number one in the world golf rankings again. This is her second Chevron title in three years and her third major championship win.
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Nelly Korda scored five shots ahead of the runners-up at the Chevron Championship.
She tied the 54-hole scoring record but was two shots short of the tournament’s overall record.
The victory moves Korda back to the top of the women’s world golf rankings.
Korda has now won three major golf tournaments, including the 2021 Women’s PGA Championship.
Thailand’s Patty Tavatanakit was five shots behind Korda but could not catch up.
The tournament took place at Houston’s Memorial Park.
Korda credited her mental strength and support from family and her caddie for her win.
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Anze Kopitar, the team captain of the Los Angeles Kings hockey team, ended his 20-year career after the team lost 5-1 to Colorado. Kopitar is the highest-scoring player in Kings history and has won the Selke Trophy twice.
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Anze Kopitar is the captain of the Los Angeles Kings hockey team.
He announced his retirement in September.
Kopitar played for 20 years in professional hockey.
He is the top scorer in the history of the Kings franchise.
Kopitar won the Selke Trophy twice, an award for defensive forwards.
His final game resulted in a 5-1 loss to the Colorado team.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan leads John Higgins 9-7 in their World Snooker Championship last-16 match after Higgins won the last three frames of the second session. The two 50-year-old players will finish the first-to-13 frames match on Monday, with O'Sullivan aiming for an eighth world title.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan currently leads John Higgins 9-7 in their best-of-13 match.
O'Sullivan had a strong start, leading 9-4 before Higgins won three straight frames.
Both players are 50 years old and have multiple world titles between them.
The match will resume on Monday at 13:00 BST and will be broadcast live on BBC Two.
O'Sullivan is seeking to reach the quarter-finals at the Crucible for the 24th time.
Higgins won four world championships, O'Sullivan seven, and an eighth title would be a modern record for O'Sullivan.
The match features high drama, including a critical foul by O'Sullivan that helped Higgins win a late frame.
Other notable players, including defending champion Zhao Xintong, have also advanced in the tournament.
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The Cleveland Browns made several important choices in the 2026 NFL draft, including selecting Spencer Fano, who analysts expect to start right away. NFL analyst Nate Davis gave the Browns a strong grade and ranked their draft class fourth best in the league.
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The 2026 NFL draft has concluded.
Nate Davis from USA Today graded each team's draft, giving the Browns a strong A.
The Browns’ draft class is ranked No. 4 in the NFL.
Spencer Fano is expected to be an immediate starting player.
The Browns focused on adding offensive blockers and wide receivers in their early picks.
General Manager Andrew Berry moved up in the draft to select safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren.
The Browns have a good record of finding young talent in recent drafts.
Their new players should help improve the team's offense for the 2026-27 season.
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The New York Jets received an A+ grade from NFL analyst Nate Davis for their 2026 draft picks. The team's new players, including David Bailey and Omar Cooper, are expected to help the Jets improve and possibly become playoff contenders by 2028.
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The Jets' 2026 NFL draft class earned the highest grade (A+) among all teams.
Analyst Nate Davis reviewed team drafts considering trades and overall strategy.
Key drafted players named include David Bailey, Kenyon Sadiq, Omar Cooper, and D'Angelo Ponds.
Omar Cooper and D’Angelo Ponds recently won a championship at Indiana University.
The Jets had a poor season in 2025 and need improvements beyond just new talent.
The draft class is seen as a step toward significant cultural and team changes.
Success in the coming years depends on how well these new players develop and perform.
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The Las Vegas Raiders completed the 2026 NFL draft by picking quarterback Fernando Mendoza as their first overall choice. Analysts also praised their other draft picks, giving the team a strong grade for adding needed talent to improve their roster.
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The Raiders selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick.
NFL analyst Nate Davis gave the Raiders’ entire draft class a strong A grade.
Only the New York Jets received a higher grade, an A+.
Other notable Raiders draft picks include defensive back Treydan Stukes, cornerback Jermod McCoy, and running back Mike Washington Jr.
The Raiders took a risk drafting McCoy in the fourth round due to concerns about his knee injury.
The team kept defensive end Maxx Crosby while gaining new talent.
The Raiders used their multiple draft picks to address key team needs.
The success of the draft depends on how well the new players perform in the future.
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The Houston Rockets are losing their playoff series 3-0 to the Los Angeles Lakers. Star player Kevin Durant is expected to miss Game 4 due to an ankle injury, and Rockets player Amen Thompson said he is unsure how Durant is feeling.
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The Rockets are down 3-0 in their first-round playoff series against the Lakers.
Kevin Durant has a bone bruise in a sprained ankle and is expected to miss Game 4.
Durant missed Games 1 and 3 already and took part in rehab and team meetings before Sunday’s game.
Amen Thompson said he does not know how Durant is feeling.
Rockets had a chance to be down only 2-1 after leading Game 3 late but lost in overtime.
The Rockets have struggled with late-game leads multiple times this season.
Losing to the Lakers on Sunday would end the Rockets’ season.
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Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets has a knee bone bruise and an ankle injury that have kept him out of multiple playoff games against the Los Angeles Lakers. Durant will miss Game 4, and his injuries limit his ability to play effectively during the series.
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Kevin Durant injured his knee before Game 1 and hurt his ankle before Game 3 in the Rockets vs. Lakers playoff series.
Durant has missed two of the first three games and will miss Game 4.
The ankle injury would normally require 2-3 weeks off during the regular season.
Durant’s ankle shows swelling, stiffness, and limited movement despite treatment.
Durant played 78 out of 82 regular-season games for Houston this year.
In the only game Durant played in the series, he scored 23 points, mostly in the first half.
The Lakers have led the series 3-0 and been led by 41-year-old LeBron James.
The Rockets need to win Game 4 and four more straight games to win the series, something never done before in NBA playoff history.
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The Toronto Raptors won Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers to tie the playoff series 2–2. Scottie Barnes played a key role with strong offense and defense, helping lead the Raptors' comeback in the series.
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The Raptors beat the Cavaliers in Game 4 at Scotiabank Arena to even the series.
Scottie Barnes scored 23 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and made six assists in Game 4.
Barnes had a breakout Game 3 with 33 points and 11 assists.
Brandon Ingram praised Barnes as a leader on both offense and defense.
Rookie Collin Murray-Boyles contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds off the bench in Game 4.
The Raptors rely on a fast pace, physical play, and strong defense.
The Cavaliers led the series 2–0 before the Raptors won the last two games.
The series is now a best-of-three, with momentum shifting toward Toronto.
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The Tennessee Titans made several player picks during the NFL Draft and continued adding new talent afterward by signing Brock Rechsteiner, a wide receiver from Jacksonville State. Rechsteiner is notable for being the son of wrestling legend Scott Steiner and is also involved in WWE's NIL program.
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The NFL Draft took place over three days in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Tennessee Titans picked Carnell Tate from Ohio State as their fourth overall selection.
They also picked Auburn's Keldric Faulk and had multiple other picks in later rounds.
After the draft, Tennessee signed Brock Rechsteiner, a wide receiver from Jacksonville State.
Brock Rechsteiner is 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 225 pounds, and had 36 catches for 383 yards and 5 touchdowns last season.
He is the son of Scott Steiner, a famous professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer.
Rechsteiner is part of WWE’s NIL program, which helps athletes earn money while competing in college or other sports.
The Titans’ new roster includes young players like quarterback Cam Ward and wide receiver Carnell Tate.
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Megan Thee Stallion ended her relationship with Dallas Mavericks player Klay Thompson after she accused him of cheating. Despite the breakup, she continued performing on Broadway, and WNBA star Angel Reese publicly supported her during this time.
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Megan Thee Stallion said Klay Thompson cheated on her and ended their relationship.
Megan is appearing on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" until May 17.
Angel Reese, a WNBA player and Megan’s friend, showed support by sharing a video of Megan on stage.
Megan and Angel have been friends since Reese’s first WNBA season in 2024.
Megan and Thompson confirmed their relationship publicly in July 2025.
They appeared together at events like the Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala and the 2025 Met Gala.
Klay Thompson called Megan his "twin" and named his boat after her.
Thompson is unsure if he will return to the Dallas Mavericks next season.
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The Boston Red Sox fired their manager Alex Cora and five other coaches despite recent team changes. Players said they were not involved in the decision and were surprised by the news. Chad Tracy will serve as interim manager while the team works through the season.
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The Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and five coaches after a 10-17 start to the 2026 MLB season.
The team won a recent game 17-1 but still had a poor overall record.
Chad Tracy was named interim manager.
Players were not consulted or given a chance to ask questions about Cora's firing.
Relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock said players were told to just focus on playing baseball.
Shortstop Trevor Story said the coaching staff did not get a fair chance and players don’t have input on decisions.
Red Sox president Sam Kennedy said baseball chief Craig Breslow made the decision to fire Cora.
Alex Cora led the Red Sox to a World Series win in 2018 and had a winning record overall as manager.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves won Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets despite injuries to key players Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards. Basketball legend Magic Johnson praised Ayo Dosunmu’s strong performance that helped the team secure the win.
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Donte DiVincenzo suffered a torn Achilles injury in the first minute of Game 4 and is out for the season.
Anthony Edwards left the game with a knee injury and will miss several weeks.
The Timberwolves won the game 112-96 and are close to advancing in the playoffs.
Ayo Dosunmu scored 43 points and made all five of his three-point shots.
Magic Johnson called Dosunmu's performance the best in the NBA Playoffs so far.
A late-game confrontation occurred between Nikola Jokic and Jaden McDaniels after a basketball move seen as disrespectful.
Jokic and Timberwolves’ Julius Randle were ejected for their part in the altercation.
The NBA will decide on any further punishments before Game 5, scheduled for Monday evening.
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The Buffalo Bills selected wide receiver Skyler Bell in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft to strengthen their offense. Bell showed strong college performance and athletic ability, drawing comparisons to star player Ja’Marr Chase.
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The Bills picked Skyler Bell 125th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Bell previously played at Wisconsin and later at UConn, where he had a standout 2025 season.
In 2025, Bell had 101 receptions, 1,278 yards, and 13 touchdowns, ranking top three nationally.
Bell's athletic tests include a 4.4-second 40-yard dash and a 41-inch vertical jump.
Analysts compare Bell’s playing style to Ja’Marr Chase’s, noting his speed, strength, and ability to make big plays after catching the ball.
Bell is about 5’11” tall and weighs 192 pounds.
The Bills also have receivers Khalil Shakir and new addition D.J. Moore on their team.
Bell’s ability to run after the catch and versatility in lineup can help the Bills’ offense become more explosive.
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Diego Pavia, a quarterback who finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting, was not selected in the recent NFL Draft. Sports analyst Pat McAfee suggested Pavia could consider playing in the United Football League (UFL) if an NFL opportunity does not happen.
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Diego Pavia was a top college quarterback but was not picked in the NFL Draft.
Concerns about his size, speed, and style of play affected NFL teams' decisions.
Pavia played a key role in improving Vanderbilt’s football team.
Pat McAfee praised Pavia’s college career but noted he might not fit the NFL prototype.
McAfee recommended the UFL as a good option for Pavia to continue playing professionally.
The UFL is a football league formed from the merger of the XFL and USFL with eight teams.
The UFL plans to expand to 16 teams by 2035 and has growing fan interest.
Adding a well-known player like Pavia could help the UFL attract more viewers and fans.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves took a 3-1 lead against the Denver Nuggets in their NBA playoff series after winning Game 4 by 112-96. A fight broke out in the last moments between players Nikola Jokic and Jaden McDaniels, leading the NBA to start an investigation that could result in fines or suspensions before the next game.
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The Timberwolves won Game 4 against the Nuggets with a score of 112-96.
Minnesota now leads the playoff series 3-1.
The final moments saw a scuffle between Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) and Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves).
Jokic confronted McDaniels after McDaniels made a late layup, breaking an unwritten basketball rule.
Both players and others were ejected from the game after the altercation.
The NBA is investigating the incident by reviewing videos and interviewing players and officials.
Possible punishments include fines, one-game suspensions, or multi-game suspensions depending on the severity.
The ruling is expected before Game 5, which is important because the Timberwolves are close to winning the series.
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