The Cleveland Browns selected two wide receivers in the 2024 NFL Draft to support their second-year quarterback, Shedeur Sanders. The team picked Spencer Fano in the first round and added Washington receiver Denzel Boston in the second round, aiming to improve their passing game for the upcoming season.
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The Browns picked offensive tackle Spencer Fano from Utah with the 9th overall pick in the draft.
They chose wide receiver KC Concepcion from Texas A&M as their first wide receiver at 24th overall.
In the second round, with the 39th pick, Cleveland added wide receiver Denzel Boston from Washington.
Boston caught 132 passes for 1,781 yards and 20 touchdowns in four college seasons.
KC Concepcion had 61 catches for 919 yards and 9 touchdowns last season at Texas A&M.
Cleveland finished near the bottom of the NFL in passing yards last season, averaging 140.3 yards per game.
The Browns already have receivers Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman, and Isaiah Bond on the team.
Head coach Todd Monken was hired this year, and Shedeur Sanders’ future as the starting quarterback depends on his development this season.
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A 9-year-old girl named Hayden Stine, who was born without most of her right arm, found a role model in Denver Summit FC soccer player Carson Pickett, who also has an arm difference. Meeting Pickett boosted Hayden’s confidence and inspired her to pursue her dream of becoming a professional soccer player.
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Denver Summit FC is a new women's soccer team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).
Hayden Stine attended the team's home opener at Mile High Stadium.
Hayden was born without most of her right arm.
Carson Pickett, a player on the team, also has a limb difference.
Meeting Pickett helped Hayden feel hopeful and confident about playing soccer.
Pickett used to hide her arm difference but now embraces it and wants to be a role model.
Pickett surprised Hayden at her soccer practice and plans to keep supporting her.
Hayden said she wants to be a role model herself one day.
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The Los Angeles Rams picked Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, causing some surprise since the team already has quarterback Matthew Stafford. Stafford’s wife has reached out to Simpson, but Stafford himself has not yet contacted the new player. The relationship between Simpson and Stafford, and the team's plans for both, remain unclear.
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The Rams selected Ty Simpson, a quarterback from Alabama, with the 13th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Matthew Stafford is the current starting quarterback for the Rams and was the NFL MVP last season.
Head coach Sean McVay said Stafford is still the team’s main quarterback and Simpson will compete for a backup role.
Simpson said Kelly Stafford (Matthew Stafford’s wife) has welcomed him, but he hasn’t heard from Matthew Stafford yet.
Some reports suggest Stafford may not be happy about the Rams drafting Simpson.
Rams general manager Les Snead said he and McVay agree on drafting Simpson.
NFL analyst Matt Miller noted a close friendship between Snead and Simpson’s father, suggesting personal ties influenced the pick.
The Rams and Stafford are close to agreeing on a contract extension to keep him beyond next season.
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The Dallas Cowboys traded for linebacker Dee Winters from the San Francisco 49ers, giving up a fifth-round draft pick. Winters was the 49ers’ top tackler last season and will join the Cowboys’ restructured linebacker group.
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The Cowboys drafted safety Caleb Downs and edge-rusher Malachi Lawrence earlier in the draft.
Dallas traded a fifth-round pick to the 49ers for linebacker Dee Winters.
Winters led the 49ers with 101 tackles last season and had one interception returned for a touchdown.
Winters has improved his performance every year in the NFL, increasing from 10 tackles his rookie year to 101 last year.
This is the second recent trade between the Cowboys and 49ers involving defensive players.
Dee Winters will join linebackers DeMarvion Overshown and Shemar James on the Cowboys.
The 49ers still have several picks left in the 2026 NFL draft after this trade.
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This article previews the fourth round of the NFL draft, where teams select new players to join their teams. It offers predictions on which players might be chosen early in this round.
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The NFL draft is an event where teams pick new players from college football.
The article focuses on Day 3 of the draft, which includes Round 4.
Draft picks are made in order based on team performance and trades.
Jordan Reid makes predictions about the first 10 picks in Round 4.
The selections can shape team rosters and impact future games.
Round 4 picks usually include players who showed promise but were not chosen in earlier rounds.
Teams look for players to fill specific positions they need.
The draft is watched closely by fans and analysts for team strategies.
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Mel Kiper Jr., a well-known NFL draft analyst, reviewed the second and third rounds of the NFL draft. He discussed which teams made smart choices and which teams picked players earlier than expected.
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The review covers the first 100 picks of the NFL draft.
Mel Kiper Jr. analyzes both good picks ("steals") and less ideal picks ("reaches").
Day 2 of the draft includes rounds 2 and 3.
Some teams found players with great value in these rounds.
The article does not mention specific players or teams by name.
The focus is on evaluating draft decisions and their potential impact.
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The Buffalo Bills made their first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting T.J. Parker, an edge rusher from Clemson, with the 35th overall pick. The Bills traded down twice to get this selection and focused on strengthening their pass rush rather than wide receiver.
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The Bills originally had the No. 28 pick in the first round.
They traded the No. 28 pick to the New England Patriots for picks No. 31 and No. 125.
Then they traded picks No. 31, 69, and 165 to the Tennessee Titans for picks No. 35, 66, and 101.
The Bills chose T.J. Parker with the No. 35 pick.
Parker played as an edge rusher at Clemson and had 11 sacks and 6 forced fumbles in his best college season (2024).
Buffalo had recently focused on improving their pass rush by signing players like Von Miller, Joey Bosa (now a free agent), and Bradley Chubb.
The Bills previously traded a second-round pick for veteran wide receiver DJ Moore in March 2026.
This pick reflects Buffalo’s effort to improve defense rather than offense.
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Clint Dempsey, a retired US Men's National Team soccer player, criticized the high ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup games in the U.S. He said that soccer should be affordable for working-class fans because it is a game played by many people from different backgrounds.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in less than two months.
Clint Dempsey spoke on "The Cooligans" podcast about the expensive ticket prices.
Dempsey emphasized that soccer should be accessible to all fans, especially working-class people.
Some tickets for the U.S. opener in Los Angeles cost up to $4,105.
The World Cup final tickets are priced as high as $10,990 by FIFA.
Resale tickets on FIFA’s site can cost millions of dollars, far above the original price.
Dempsey also said the U.S. team needs to play better to make fans want to pay for tickets.
The U.S. played friendlies against Belgium and Portugal but lost both matches.
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Carnell Tate, a top wide receiver from Ohio State, was picked fourth overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2026 NFL Draft. Hall of Fame receiver Calvin Johnson shared advice with Tate about working hard and building a strong connection with fans while praising the Titans’ quarterback Cam Ward.
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Carnell Tate was drafted fourth overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Tate was considered a top-10 pick but was not the consensus choice for the Titans, who some expected to take running back Jeremiyah Love.
Calvin Johnson, a Hall of Fame wide receiver, gave Tate advice about hard work and focusing on improving skills.
Johnson was the second overall pick in 2007 and holds the NFL single-season receiving yards record from 2012.
NFL analyst Lance Zierlein compared Tate to Chris Olave, a successful wide receiver drafted from Ohio State.
Titans quarterback Cam Ward, picked first overall in 2025, was mentioned as a strong teammate for Tate.
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During the NFL Draft, USC wide receiver Makai Lemon was talking with the Pittsburgh Steelers when the Philadelphia Eagles traded to select him instead. The Steelers then chose offensive tackle Max Iheanachor from Arizona State, whom head coach Mike McCarthy praised as a great fit for their team.
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Makai Lemon, a wide receiver from USC, was initially in conversation with the Steelers during the draft.
The Philadelphia Eagles traded up to pick Lemon at number 20 overall.
Lemon learned about the Eagles’ pick while on the phone with Steelers general manager Omar Khan.
The Steelers selected Max Iheanachor, an offensive tackle from Arizona State, with their pick just after Lemon was taken.
Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy praised Iheanachor's playing style and physical skills.
McCarthy called Lemon a fine player and wished him well with the Eagles.
Pittsburgh is hosting the NFL Draft this year and has another pick at number 53 overall.
The draft experience with Lemon was unusual for McCarthy, but he felt good about the team’s final selections.
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The San Francisco 49ers made an unexpected choice in the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling at the start of the second round. Many fans were surprised because Stribling was originally rated as a third-round pick and there were other higher-rated players still available.
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The 49ers traded back twice before making their first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
They chose Ole Miss wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling with their first second-round pick.
Stribling was considered a third-round talent before the draft.
Other highly rated players like Denzel Boston and Zachariah Branch were still available.
Fans expressed surprise and disappointment on social media about the choice.
Stribling is 6-foot-2, weighs 207 pounds, and has five years of college playing experience.
He had over 50 catches and 800 yards in each of his last two college seasons.
The 49ers have established receivers like Mike Evans and Christian Kirk ahead of Stribling on the depth chart.
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Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown played very well in Game 3 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Their strong performance helped the Boston Celtics win the game.
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The Boston Celtics played against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are key players for the Celtics.
Both players performed strongly during the game.
Their performance was important in helping the Celtics secure a win.
The game was described as "fun," showing an exciting competition between the teams.
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Nine-year-old Hayden Stine, who was born without most of her right arm, found inspiration by watching Carson Pickett, a Denver Summit women's soccer player with a similar condition. The story highlights how seeing someone like yourself in sports can be a powerful example.
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Hayden Stine is nine years old and was born missing most of her right arm.
She attended the Denver Summit women's soccer home opener.
Carson Pickett is a soccer player for Denver Summit who has a similar arm difference.
Hayden was inspired by seeing Carson play.
The story shows how role models can motivate people facing similar challenges.
This story was featured on CBS News by Steve Hartman in the "On the Road" segment.
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LeBron James scored 29 points and hit a three-point shot to tie the game with 13 seconds left. The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 112-108 in overtime, taking a 3-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
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LeBron James scored 29 points in the game.
He made a tying three-point shot with 13 seconds remaining.
The game went into overtime.
The Lakers won the game 112-108.
The Rockets played without Kevin Durant.
The win gave the Lakers a 3-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
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The 2026 NFL Draft continued with rounds 2 and 3, where various teams selected new players to join their rosters. Several trades and notable picks were made, such as the Kansas City Chiefs moving up to pick a cornerback and the Philadelphia Eagles trading up for a wide receiver.
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The San Francisco 49ers picked Deshaun Stribling, a wide receiver from Ole Miss, with the first pick of round 2.
The Arizona Cardinals selected Chase Bisontis, an offensive guard from Texas A&M, at pick 34.
The Buffalo Bills chose T.J. Parker, an edge rusher from Clemson, at pick 35.
The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to pick Mansoor Delane, a cornerback from LSU, in the first round.
The Philadelphia Eagles traded up multiple times to select wide receiver Makai Lemon from USC.
Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Los Angeles Rams were among teams making key picks in the second and third rounds.
The draft order lists all teams and their picks for rounds 2 and 3, showing the selection of players by position and college.
The article tracks day 2 and 3 picks to keep fans updated on the ongoing draft.
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The Los Angeles Rams chose quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick in the 2026 NFL draft. ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper criticized this pick, saying it was too high given Simpson’s limited experience and the team’s current goal to win now with veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford.
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The Rams selected quarterback Ty Simpson 13th overall in the 2026 NFL draft.
Ty Simpson played for Alabama and has only 15 career starts.
Other talented players like USC wide receiver Makai Lemon and Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq were still available when Simpson was picked.
ESPN’s Mel Kiper called the Rams’ choice one of the draft’s biggest mistakes.
Kiper said the Rams are in “win-now” mode with 38-year-old Matthew Stafford as their starting quarterback.
The expert thought the Rams should have chosen a player to help Stafford immediately, like a playmaker or a strong offensive lineman.
Kiper acknowledged Simpson’s potential but said taking him so early was surprising.
The Rams had previously shown interest in Simpson later in the draft (around pick 29) before moving up to pick 13.
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Adley Rutschman hit two home runs and helped the Baltimore Orioles score six home runs in total. The Orioles won the game against the Boston Red Sox with a score of 10 to 3.
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Adley Rutschman hit two home runs in the game.
Rutschman drove in six runs for the Orioles.
The Orioles hit six home runs in total during the game.
The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Boston Red Sox.
The final score was Orioles 10, Red Sox 3.
The Red Sox have been having a losing streak recently.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers picked Drew Allar, a former Penn State quarterback, in the third round of the NFL draft on Friday night. This move adds depth to their quarterback group.
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Drew Allar played college football at Penn State.
The Steelers selected him in the third round of the NFL draft.
The draft took place on a Friday night.
The Steelers are focusing on adding quarterbacks to their team.
The team is still waiting on Aaron Rodgers, their current quarterback.
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The New York Giants are talking with other teams about possibly trading defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux, with the New Orleans Saints showing interest. Even though the Giants recently picked Arvell Reese, which might reduce the need for Thibodeaux, the team’s coach and general manager said they want to keep their good players for now.
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The Giants’ head coach John Harbaugh and general manager Joe Schoen said they want to keep Kayvon Thibodeaux.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that the Giants have discussed trades involving Thibodeaux.
The New Orleans Saints are interested in acquiring Thibodeaux.
A trade might happen during Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Giants drafted Arvell Reese with the No. 5 pick, a player skilled in rushing the passer.
Trading Thibodeaux could help the Giants gain draft picks for other team needs.
The Saints recently picked wide receiver Jordyn Tyson and want to improve their defense under coach Kellen Moore.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported earlier that the Giants do not plan to trade Thibodeaux.
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The Kansas City Chiefs used their two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL draft, moving up from the 9th to the 6th pick to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane. ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. criticized the Chiefs for giving up extra draft picks to move up and for choosing defensive tackle Peter Woods with their second first-round pick instead of addressing other team needs.
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The Chiefs had two first-round picks: No. 9 and No. 29 overall.
They traded a third-round (74th overall) and a fifth-round pick (148th overall) to move up from No. 9 to No. 6.
At No. 6, they selected cornerback Mansoor Delane from LSU.
Mel Kiper Jr. ranked Delane as the 14th best prospect and thought the Chiefs reached to get him.
Kansas City had a big need for cornerbacks after trading Trent McDuffie and losing Jaylen Watson in free agency.
The Chiefs used their 29th pick on defensive tackle Peter Woods from Clemson, which surprised some experts.
Kiper suggested other players who fit team needs, like top pass rushers and wide receivers, were available at pick 29.
The Chiefs hope defensive coach Steve Spagnuolo can develop Woods into a strong player despite his low sack numbers in 2025.
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