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2026 NFL Draft Grades: Raiders, Browns score near perfect

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:19:12 GMT

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With the 2026 NFL Draft in the books, we're ready to check the work of all 32 teams.

The good news for the teams who paid the price to pick early in this year's draft is many of them made of the most of the opportunity.

Our analysts break down the work of every team's front office and assign a letter grade with rapid reaction to the draft class of every club.

NHL roundup: OT win gives Habs 2-1 edge on Lightning

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:40:36 GMT

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Lane Hutson scored 2:09 into overtime and the host Montreal Canadiens took Game 3 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series with the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Friday, moving ahead 2-1 in the best-of-seven set.

While Hutson scored the game-winner, it was Montreal's fourth line that lifted the Habs to victory. Kirby Dach and Alexandre Texier both had a goal and a

Mammoth win home playoff debut, grab 2-1 lead over Knights

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:40:39 GMT

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Lawson Crouse scored a pair of second-period goals as the Utah Mammoth doubled up the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 3 of their Western Conference quarterfinals series on Friday night in Salt Lake City.

Utah has won back-to-back games and leads the best-of-seven series 2-1. Game 4 is Monday in Salt Lake City.

MacKenzie Weegar scored and added an assist and Dylan

Trade tracker: Chiefs move up to take CB Mansoor Delane No. 6

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:19:04 GMT

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The Kansas City Chiefs made the first move up the board of the 2026 NFL Draft, swapping three places with the Cleveland Browns to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane on Thursday night.

The Chiefs moved from No. 9 to No. 6 overall, while the Browns received a third-rounder (74th overall) and a fifth-rounder (148th) in addition to the ninth overall pick from Kansas City

Mammoth host first-ever playoff game in 1-1 series vs. Golden Knights

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:40:26 GMT

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With their first Stanley Cup playoff victory in franchise history under their belts, the Utah Mammoth head home looking to take advantage of their energized fan base when they host Game 3 of their best-of-seven series against the Vegas Golden Knights in Salt Lake City on Friday night.

Logan Cooley scored the go-ahead goal at 14:00 of the third period as the visitors tri

NHL roundup: Lightning rally, beat Canadiens in OT to even series

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:19:10 GMT

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J.J. Moser scored 12:48 into overtime, giving the host Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 comeback victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday and evening their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series at one win each.

Tampa Bay fully controlled the game in the extra period and was rewarded when Moser found the net. He gained the puck off a faceoff win in the o

Logan Cooley lifts Mammoth past Knights for Utah's 1st playoff win

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:05:12 GMT

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Logan Cooley scored the go-ahead goal on a rebound with six minutes remaining to give the Utah Mammoth the first playoff win in franchise history, 3-2 over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of their best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series on Tuesday in Las Vegas.

Cooley buried a rebound of a Dylan Guenther shot just inside the left post, even the

Field Level Media's Top 100

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:40:22 GMT

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Field Level Media Top 100 rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft:

1. QB Fernando MendozaIndiana (6-5, 225)

2. RB Jeremiyah Love Notre Dame (6-0, 210)

3. TE Kenyon Sadiq Oregon (6-3, 245)

4. WR Carnell Tate Ohio State (6-3, 195)

5. OT Spencer Fano Utah (6-4, 300)

6. LB Arvell Reese Ohio State (6-4, 243)

7. EDGE David Bailey Texas Tech (6-3,

Online child safety advocates: App store age checks aren't the solution

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:21:00 GMT

Some child safety advocates said app store age checks are not a solution to protect kids from online harms.

Introduced federal legislation like the “App Store Accountability Act” and similar measures would require operators like Google Play and Apple to verify a user's age and get parental consent

What You Need to Know About Chargers 2026 Undrafted Free Agents

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:04:00 GMT

Here are quick facts about the 18 undrafted free agents the Chargers agreed to terms with on Saturday night

Omar Navarro

The Chargers announced Saturday night that theyagreed to termswith 18 undrafted free agents.

Here's what to know about the new set of rookies:

Noah Avinger, Utah State, S

The defensive back shined in 2025 at Utah State as he led Utah S

Giants draft BYU LB Jack Kelly in Round 6

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Giants.com

With the No. 193 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the New York Giants selected BYU linebacker Jack Kelly.

Height: 6'1 5/8"

Weight: 240 lbs

Arm: 31 1/8"

Hand: 9 1/8"

40-Yard Dash: 4.57 Seconds

10-Yard Split: 1.61 Seconds

Vertical Jump: 37''

Broad Jump: 10' 5''

3-Cone Drill: 7.12 Seconds

20-Yd Shuttle: 4.19 Seconds

BYU Highlights

Steelers select Wetjen in fourth round

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:05:00 GMT

Teresa Varley
The Steelers selected Iowa wide receiver Kaden Wetjen with the 121st overall pick in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Wetjen started seven of the 40 games he appeared in for Iowa. He had 23 receptions for 197 yards and one touchdown over three seasons.
He also shined as a punt returner, with 954 return yards, a 17.7-yard average, and four touchdowns. He also returned 56 kickoffs f

Transcript: Caleb Lomu Press Conference 4/23

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:38:20 GMT

Read the full transcript from Patriots first round draft pick Caleb Lomu's press conference on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
New England Patriots
PATRIOTS 2026 FIRST-ROUND DRAFT PICK CALEB LOMU
PRESS CONFERENCE
April 23, 2026
Q: Caleb, how are you doing?
CL: I'm doing great. I'm feeling amazing right now.
Q: What was your reaction to gett

Francis Mauigoa makes bold promise to Jaxson Dart

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:39:00 GMT

Dan Salomone
Seconds after being drafted 10th overall by the Giants, Francis Mauigoa was asked live on national television if he had a message for Jaxson Dart.
He did.
"I'm ready to die for you," the 6-foot-6, 329-pound offensive lineman said into the microphone.
That's someone a quarterback wants on his side.
"Jaxson's a great guy," Mauigoa said. "I know he's a Utah guy, from Ole Miss, gr

Experts react to Patriots 2026 NFL Draft Day 1 Pick

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:21:09 GMT

See what the experts had to say about the Patriots first round draft pick from the 2026 NFL Draft.
New England Patriots
See what the experts had to say about the Patriots first round draft pick from the 2026 NFL Draft.
Round 1, Pick 28: Caleb Lomu, OT - Utah
Caleb LomuOTHeight: 6-6Weight: 313 lbsCollege: Utah
Michael Dussault, Patriots.com:The Patriots move up to make sure Dr

Transcript: Eliot Wolf Press Conference 4/23

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Read the full transcript from Patriots Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf's press conference on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
New England Patriots
PATRIOTS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF PLAYER PERSONNEL ELIOT WOLF
PRESS CONFERENCE
April 23, 2026
EW: We drafted Caleb Lomu from Utah. Traded up three spots and gave up a fourth-round pick to acquire him. I'm r

Cleveland Browns 2026 Draft Class

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:07:14 GMT

Get to know each member of the rookie class
Kelsey Russo
A full breakdown of each member of the Cleveland Browns' 2025 draft class.
1st Round - Pick 9
T Spencer Fano, Utah
Pick Announcement|Photos| Live Coverage of Pick | Analysis | First Call | 5 Things to Know | Social Media Reaction
Fano played in 37 career games over three seasons at Utah and earned 35 starts

THE DAILY DRIVE: All 9 Detroit Lions draft picks in 2026 NFL Draft

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:12:35 GMT

NFL mock draft predictions 4.0: Detroit Lions land another OL piece
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press
April 23, 2026
Michigan football DT Rayshaun Benny's journey to 2026 NFL Draft
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press
April 23, 2026
All 9 Detroit Lions draft picks in 2026 NFL Draft
Christian Romo Detroit Free Press
April 23, 202

5 Things to Watch for That Will Affect Ravens' First-Round Pick

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:04:54 GMT

Ryan Mink
The Ravens are picking higher than usual, but they're still at the mercy of what happens in the top 10.
Baltimore's available choices depend on several key moves and factors before the Ravens are on the clock at No. 14.
Here's what to watch for:
1. How many offensive tackles come off the board early?
There's no consensus on how the top offensive tackles stack u

Cardinals Mock Draft Tracker 2026 6.0

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:34:05 GMT

A look at the analysts' choices for pick No. 3
Zach Gershman
PITTSBURGH -- In a few hours, Fernando Mendoza will hear his name called as the first pick in the NFL Draft. After that? It's hard to predict who will be drafted to which team, but when the Cardinals are on the clock, the expectation is a game-changer. The Cardinals hold the third pick. Will there be trades? Who will the Cardinals select? All of

2026 NFL Draft: Day 2 prospects at cornerback

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Plenty of experienced options at crucial position
Mike Spofford
With Green Bay not owning a first-round pick in the upcoming draft, this year's Prospect Primer series will take a position-by-position look at players projected as Day 2 selections (Rounds 2-3) potentially available to the Packers, who have the No. 52 and 84 overall selections on the second day of the draft.
Here's a group of cornerbac

Buccaneers.com 2026 Mock Draft, Final Collaborative Edition

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

For our final mock draft before the real thing, we pooled our resources rather than competing, producing a collaborative mock draft in which we alternated picks and the Bucs got edge rush help
byScott Smith,Brianna Dix&Gabriel Kahaian
Since February, Staff Writer/Reporter Brianna Dix, Buccaneers.com Contributor Gabriel Kahaian and I have taken turns producing a weekly mock draft. Now, with the commenc

Notes from Mock Draft Land

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:05:00 GMT

There are some clear favorites regarding the Bucs' first-round selection among an assemblage of more than 305 nationwide mock drafts, as well as some noteworthy trends as the real draft has drawn closer
Scott Smith
Here at Buccaneers.com we've been producing NFL mock drafts on a weekly basis since February. Most recently, Staff Writer/Reporter Brianna Dix, Buccaneers.com Contributor Gabriel Kahaian and I

Mailbag: Who Could Be a Surprise Pick at No. 14

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:48:33 GMT

byRyan Mink&Clifton Brown
Mink:If three of the most popular picks for the Ravens Penn State guard Vega Ioane, Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, and tight end Kenyon Sadiq are all gone, Baltimore still has options at No. 14 or via a trade back.
One player you didn't mention is Utah offensive lineman Spencer Fano, who would be a versatile addition that could step in at guard, poss

Inbox: The gold standards are

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The biggest prove-it opportunities on the horizon lie with five players
Mike Spofford
Jeff from Littlefork, MN
We have a Prospect Primer on kickers but not one on CBs? Gentlemen, it is draft week, quit toying with us! Mercy.
It's coming. We chose to post that position last in the series. We can be clever that way.
Dennis from Maryville, TN
Not sure there would be a

Trade-Up and Trade-Down Draft Targets for the Ravens

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:46:14 GMT

Clifton Brown
If the Ravens want to deal during the 2026 draft, they're holding the right cards.
They have 11 picks, General Manager Eric DeCosta loves wheeling and dealing, and this draft hasthe potential to be loaded with trades.
"I like having 11 picks right now," DeCosta said. "I think that's a starting point. We may end up with 14, or we may end up with six. It just depends on the board and how t

Betty Diaries in a ghost town - Park Record

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:07:19 GMT
Betty Diaries in a ghost town - Park Record

More than child care - Park Record

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:04:26 GMT
More than child care - Park Record

The Porcupine Quill- Being cheap leads to the EV for long treks - Park Record

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:04:13 GMT
The Porcupine Quill- Being cheap leads to the EV for long treks - Park Record

Needs of nature - Park Record

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:03:56 GMT
Needs of nature - Park Record

Teachers and best friends honored as Excellent Educators - Park Record

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:03:41 GMT
Teachers and best friends honored as Excellent Educators - Park Record

More Dogs on Main- Old neighbors - Park Record

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:03:31 GMT
More Dogs on Main- Old neighbors - Park Record

After a career driving the neighborhood, UPS driver hangs up his browns - Park Record

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:02:49 GMT
After a career driving the neighborhood, UPS driver hangs up his browns - Park Record

Climate disasters strain Hawaiis insurance with higher rates, coverage gaps

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:09:25 GMT
Climate disasters strain Hawaiis insurance with higher rates, coverage gaps

CT Mirror wins second national award for long-term care insurance reporting

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:44:38 GMT
CT Mirror wins second national award for long-term care insurance reporting

A 426-acre Daniels Canyon mine is now allowed to move forward in Wasatch County - Park Record

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:09:39 GMT
A 426-acre Daniels Canyon mine is now allowed to move forward in Wasatch County - Park Record