Makai Lemon, a wide receiver from USC, was picked by the Philadelphia Eagles as the 20th overall pick in the NFL Draft. He will wear jersey number 9 this season, a number that belonged to former Eagles quarterback Nick Foles, who led the team to a Super Bowl win.
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Makai Lemon played college football at USC with 137 catches, 2,008 yards, and 14 touchdowns over three seasons.
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Makai Lemon as their 20th pick in the NFL Draft.
Lemon will wear jersey number 9 for the Eagles, paying respect to Nick Foles who previously wore that number.
Lemon’s college number 6 is already worn by teammate DeVonta Smith, so Lemon chose a different number.
Nick Foles played for the Eagles from 2012-2014 and 2017-2018 and led them to their first Super Bowl win in 2018.
Lemon signed a rookie contract valued at about $20.8 million, including a signing bonus over $11.5 million.
Fans hope Lemon can contribute strongly to the team’s receiving group and meet high expectations.
The Eagles are considering trades involving veteran receiver A.J. Brown ahead of the new season.
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The Seattle Seahawks picked running back Jadarian Price from Notre Dame with their first pick, number 32, in the 2026 NFL draft. NFL analyst Rob Rang praised Price as the best Seahawks pick and said he fits well with the team’s new playing style.
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The Seahawks had the 32nd overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
They selected Jadarian Price, a running back from Notre Dame.
Price was praised for being an instinctive runner who fits the Seahawks’ wide-zone offense.
The Seahawks gave an overall grade of "B" for their draft class by analyst Rob Rang.
Seattle needed a running back after their previous player Kenneth Walker III joined another team.
The team also picked safety Bud Clark and cornerback Julian Neal later in the draft.
Price was chosen ahead of a more talked-about Notre Dame player, Jeremiyah Love.
The NFL draft analysis said it will take about three years to fully judge how well teams did.
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The Buffalo Bills, led by first-year head coach Joe Brady, received high praise for their picks in the 2026 NFL draft. NFL draft expert Rob Rang gave the Bills an "A" grade for their smart trades and selections that fit Brady’s team-building plan.
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The 2026 NFL draft has finished, with all 32 teams making their picks over three days.
Joe Brady is in his first year as head coach of the Buffalo Bills.
The Bills traded down twice, giving up their first-round pick to get more selections later in the draft.
Expert Rob Rang gave the Bills an "A" grade for their draft moves.
The Bills picked edge rusher T.J. Parker, a player expected to have strong potential.
Other notable picks include cornerback Davison Igbinosun, offensive tackle Jude Bowry, and linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr.
The expert praised Brady for making smart and creative choices to reshape the team.
It may take up to three years to see the full impact of these draft choices on the teams.
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Bennett Stirtz, a point guard from Iowa, improved his chances of joining the NBA after performing well in the NCAA March Madness tournament. ESPN predicts that the Detroit Pistons will pick him 21st overall in the upcoming NBA draft due to his shooting skills and experience.
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Bennett Stirtz helped Iowa reach the Elite Eight round in the NCAA tournament.
His three-point shooting percentage was 35.8% during the tournament.
ESPN analyst Jeremy Woo projects that the Detroit Pistons will draft Stirtz at number 21.
The Pistons need better shooting to support their star player, Cade Cunningham.
Stirtz is seen as a mature, versatile player who can add scoring and spacing for the Pistons’ second team.
He will enter the NBA at age 23, giving him more experience than many younger draftees.
Stirtz’s skills might have placed him even higher in the draft if the guard class was not so strong.
His ability to perform well under pressure was a key factor in boosting his draft prospects.
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Rajon Rondo retired from playing basketball in 2024 after a 16-year career. He began coaching with the Milwaukee Bucks and has already interviewed for a head coaching job with the New Orleans Pelicans. Rondo is seen as a strong coaching candidate because of his experience as a player and mentor.
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Rajon Rondo played 16 years in the NBA for nine teams.
He officially retired from playing in 2024.
Rondo started coaching as a guest coach with the Milwaukee Bucks under Doc Rivers.
He had a head coaching interview with the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Pelicans consider him a strong candidate despite no formal coaching experience.
Rondo has learned from successful mentors and believes he is ready to coach.
He focused on developing young players like Rollins while coaching with the Bucks.
Rollins improved his scoring from 6.2 to 17.5 points per game with Rondo’s help.
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The Cleveland Browns have multiple quarterbacks competing for the starting job, including Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson, Dillon Gabriel, and Taylen Green. A new ESPN mock draft suggests the Browns may look for another quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft because the team’s quarterback situation remains uncertain.
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Shedeur Sanders was a Pro Bowl player last year and started at quarterback for the Browns.
Deshaun Watson is currently favored to be the Browns’ starting quarterback.
Dillon Gabriel was drafted before Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Taylen Green was recently drafted by the Browns and the team is excited about him.
The 2027 NFL Draft is expected to have many strong quarterback prospects.
ESPN’s mock draft predicts the Browns might draft another quarterback in 2027 if current players do not secure the starting position.
The Browns have selected multiple quarterbacks in the last two drafts but still may seek a franchise quarterback.
The team is actively searching for a reliable starting quarterback to improve their offense.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are excited about adding new players after missing the playoffs in 2025. Star tight end Travis Kelce praised second-round draft pick Mason Thomas, an edge rusher from Oklahoma, for his athletic skill and potential to improve the team's defense.
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The Chiefs missed the NFL playoffs in 2025 for the first time since 2014.
They selected two players in the first round of the 2026 draft: Mansoor Delane (cornerback) and Peter Woods (defensive tackle).
Mason Thomas, picked in the second round, is an edge rusher known for speed and power.
Kelce described Thomas as very athletic and exciting, expecting him to pressure opposing quarterbacks.
The Chiefs previously relied on players like Chris Jones and George Karlaftis to get sacks.
Thomas played 42 games at Oklahoma, with 17 sacks and several tackles stopping runners behind the line of scrimmage.
The Chiefs had 35 sacks in the 2025 season, with Jones leading at seven sacks and Karlaftis with six.
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The New York Jets have named Geno Smith as their starting quarterback for the 2026 NFL season after a difficult period without playoff appearances. Fans hope that college quarterback Dante Moore, who returned to school in 2026, could be the Jets' future starting quarterback in the 2027 draft.
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The Jets have not made the playoffs for 15 years.
Aaron Rodgers, a future Hall of Famer, played for the Jets but did not improve the team.
Geno Smith, who was with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025, is the Jets’ starter in 2026.
Jets fans are already looking forward to the 2027 NFL Draft for new talent.
Dante Moore, a college quarterback at Oregon, returned to school in 2026 instead of entering the draft.
ESPN analysts see the 2027 draft as a great opportunity for the Jets to pick a young quarterback.
Moore is known for smooth play but needs to improve handling pressure and maintaining accuracy.
The Jets added skill position players in the recent draft to strengthen their team.
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The NBA gave the Hustle Award this offseason to Moussa Diabaté of the Charlotte Hornets. Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors was a finalist but did not win this year.
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The NBA Hustle Award honors players who make important effort plays that may not show up in regular stats but help their teams succeed.
Moussa Diabaté, a 24-year-old forward/center from France, won the award for his work with the Hornets after joining them in 2024.
Diabaté averaged 7.9 points and 8.7 rebounds in 26 minutes per game last season.
The Hornets had a strong season, including a good winning streak and a play-in tournament win, but did not reach the playoffs.
Draymond Green won the Hustle Award last season and aimed to win it again this year.
Marcus Smart has won the Hustle Award three times, including the last two before this season, and now plays for the Lakers.
Other finalists included Dyson Daniels (Hawks), Cedric Coward (Grizzlies), and Josh Hart (Knicks).
There is speculation about possible trades involving Draymond Green and other star players like Stephen Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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LIV Golf, a Saudi-backed rival golf league, may lose funding after 2026, causing uncertainty for its players. Some LIV players want to return to the PGA Tour, but the PGA Tour might make them qualify again or face other obstacles. Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith argues that these players should not be punished for leaving the PGA Tour.
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LIV Golf is funded mainly by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, which plans to stop supporting the league after 2026.
LIV Golf has spent billions to attract top golf players with guaranteed contracts and big bonuses.
Some LIV players and their agents are contacting the PGA Tour and DP World Tour about coming back.
The PGA Tour may not continue its "Returning Member Program," forcing returning players to requalify through tournaments like Q-School.
Players involved in lawsuits or who never had PGA status may find it even harder to return.
Stephen A. Smith said players left the PGA Tour because they wanted better treatment and pay.
LIV Golf was created due to player dissatisfaction with the PGA Tour’s control and earning limits.
The PGA Tour has suspended players who left for LIV Golf and is making it difficult for them to return.
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The Miami Dolphins are not expected to compete for a playoff spot soon but have signed quarterback Malik Willis to a three-year contract. In the 2025 NFL Draft, they might choose a top wide receiver prospect to improve their team, especially after losing key receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.
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The Dolphins signed quarterback Malik Willis for three years, paying $67.5 million.
Miami is not currently seen as a strong playoff contender.
The team is thinking ahead to the 2025 NFL Draft, where they could pick a top prospect.
The 2025 quarterback class includes players like Arch Manning and Dante Moore.
ESPN’s mock draft suggests Miami might select a wide receiver instead of a quarterback.
Miami lost star wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle recently.
A top wide receiver prospect, such as Smith, is described as having great size, speed, and catch strength.
Adding a top receiver could help improve the Dolphins’ offense, which has been weak in that position.
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ESPN released a mock draft predicting that Arch Manning, a talented college quarterback, will be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. The Arizona Cardinals are expected to select him, continuing their recent history of choosing top quarterbacks.
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Arch Manning plays college football for the Texas Longhorns.
He is expected to be the first pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Manning is described as a strong, dual-threat quarterback who can both pass and run well.
ESPN’s mock draft predicts the Arizona Cardinals will pick Manning.
The Cardinals currently have quarterback Jeremiyah Love and picked Carson Beck, another young QB, in 2026.
Arizona previously picked quarterback Josh Rosen in 2018 and Kyler Murray in 2019 with top draft picks.
The Cardinals have a history of choosing top quarterbacks in recent drafts.
Manning’s size is 6 feet 4 inches and 219 pounds.
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Golfer Adam Scott received a two-stroke penalty for hitting the wrong ball during the first round of the 2026 Cadillac Championship. This penalty changed his score on the eighth hole from a par to a double-bogey 7.
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Adam Scott played the wrong ball on the eighth hole of the tournament.
The penalty was for breaking Rule 6.3c, which covers hitting a wrong ball.
Scott found and played a ball that was not his before finding his actual ball.
His score on that hole changed from par (even score) to double-bogey 7 (two strokes over par).
Scott finished the round with a score of 4-over 76.
This event is the first PGA Tour tournament held at Trump National Doral since 2016.
Cameron Young led the tournament after the first round with an 8-under 64.
Jordan Spieth was in second place at 7-under after the first round.
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The Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia confirmed that Devin Booker will remain the team's main player and will not be traded. Ishbia expressed confidence that Booker will lead the Suns to a championship and that the team plans to build around him.
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The Suns did not win any games in the first round of this year’s playoffs.
There was speculation about changing the team roster, including possibly trading Devin Booker.
Suns owner Mat Ishbia stated Booker is the franchise player and will stay with the team.
Ishbia said Booker and the coaching staff want him to be in Phoenix and that Booker will lead the team to a championship.
The Suns added players like Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green to support Booker after trading Kevin Durant.
The team still has challenges in the frontcourt and needs to address free agency decisions.
Injuries affected some players, such as Mark Williams, who played only 60 games this season.
The Suns’ next NBA Draft pick is at number 47 in 2026, limiting their options for new young talent.
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Louisville basketball player Mikel Brown Jr. injured his back during the college season but remains one of the top 10 prospects for the 2026 NBA draft. His performance at the NBA Combine will be important to show teams what he can do, with some experts predicting he could be picked eighth by the Dallas Mavericks.
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Mikel Brown Jr. is a point guard from Louisville.
He suffered a back injury during the college basketball season.
Despite the injury, he is still considered a top 10 draft prospect for 2026.
The NBA Combine is a key event where players demonstrate their skills to teams before the draft.
ESPN analyst Jeremy Woo predicts Brown may be picked eighth overall by the Dallas Mavericks.
The Mavericks need a point guard and view Brown as a player with high potential but some risks.
Brown's size, shooting, and playmaking skills make him a good fit for NBA teams.
The 2026 draft has many guards competing, making it tougher for Brown to move up the draft order.
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The Sacramento Kings are preparing to rebuild their team for the 2026-27 NBA season through the upcoming NBA draft. A top college player, Darius Acuff Jr., a point guard from Arkansas, is seen as a strong potential pick to help the team improve and develop a new style.
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The Kings missed the NBA playoffs and are focusing on the 2026 NBA draft to improve their team.
71 college players have entered the draft, with a May 27 deadline to withdraw and keep college eligibility.
NBA analyst Jeremy Woo suggests the Kings should pick Darius Acuff Jr. from Arkansas.
Acuff is considered one of the top guards and is ranked in the top five overall draft prospects.
He is known for strong offensive skills and advanced play but may have some defensive weaknesses.
The Kings need a young player to help rebuild and change the team’s identity.
The draft is seen as very important for the Kings’ future success.
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Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is stopping its financial support for the LIV Golf tour, which has raised questions about the tour’s future and the players involved. LIV Golf has depended on Saudi money since 2021, and without it, the tour might not continue in its current form past 2026, affecting many well-known and emerging golfers.
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LIV Golf has had 14 events per year, each offering about $30 million in prize money.
The tour has received over $5 billion from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund since 2021.
LIV Golf’s financial situation has been unsustainable without continuous Saudi funding.
CEO Scott O’Neil may try to find other investors to keep LIV Golf going in some form.
Many famous golfers like Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and Dustin Johnson have played in LIV Golf.
Some players prefer LIV over the PGA Tour for personal and professional reasons.
The PGA Tour sees LIV’s financial troubles as a sign it has won its competition with LIV.
Players returning to the PGA Tour may face tough conditions and possible resentment from other members.
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Recently, a Cleveland Browns reporter said the team's veteran quarterback Deshaun Watson should be named the starter over Shedeur Sanders. Shilo Sanders, Shedeur’s brother, criticized the reporter, saying she unfairly speaks negatively about Shedeur and urged her to report facts.
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Cleveland Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot suggested Deshaun Watson should be the starting quarterback.
Cabot believes the team should declare Watson the starter quickly to prepare well.
Fans of Shedeur Sanders want him to keep competing for the starting job.
Shilo Sanders responded to Cabot with a personal comment on social media.
Shilo said Cabot’s reports about Shedeur seem biased and not fact-based.
He asked Cabot and others to report carefully and not speak negatively without cause.
Cabot defended her career as a female sports reporter and said she inspires women in a male-dominated field.
The disagreement highlights the competitive and emotional nature of sports reporting and team decisions.
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Mauricio Pochettino, coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team, said many Americans do not have a strong emotional connection to soccer like people in other countries. He believes youth need more chances to play informally, not just in clubs, to grow a love for the game. Pochettino is optimistic about the team’s chances in the upcoming World Cup.
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Pochettino said American kids start serious soccer development around ages 11 to 13.
In countries like Argentina, children develop a connection to soccer very early, often before they can walk.
He explained Americans tend to first play with balls they hold in their hands (like basketball or football) rather than kicking a ball.
Pochettino supports creating more public spaces for kids to play soccer casually.
He shared his own experience that playing with friends built his love for soccer more than organized teams.
Some wealthy Americans have wondered why the U.S. hasn’t produced a player like Lionel Messi.
Pochettino met President Donald Trump before the World Cup draw, and Trump asked if the U.S. can win; Pochettino said yes.
He mentioned examples of unexpected teams like Morocco and South Korea doing well in recent World Cups to show anything is possible.
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ESPN analyst Mel Kiper named Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price as his pick for the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Price is expected to share carries with other players but has shown strong potential with big runs and the ability to catch passes.
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Mel Kiper called Jadarian Price a dark-horse candidate for Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Price averaged six yards per carry and scored 11 rushing touchdowns in college.
He had several long runs, including runs over 30 yards in multiple games.
Price is expected to share playing time with Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet.
Other top rookies include Arizona’s Jeremiyah Love, Tennessee’s Carnell Tate, New Orleans’ Jordyn Tyson, New York Jets’ Kenyon Sadiq, Philadelphia’s Makai Lemon, and Cleveland’s KC Concepcion.
Many rookies, including Love and Tate, are expected to get significant playing time with their teams.
Kiper’s pick of Price is surprising because Seattle does not usually rely on one lead running back.
Price’s playing style includes gaining yards after contact and potential as a receiver out of the backfield.
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