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Dodgers, Cubs close series with potential pitching duel

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:40:19 GMT

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A resurgent Los Angeles Dodgers' offense will take on the visiting Chicago Cubs in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon.

The Dodgers snapped the Cubs' 10-game winning streak with a 12-4 win on Saturday night.

Teoscar Hernandez was 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBIs as Los Angeles racked up 14 hits. Hitless in his previous three game

Josh Jung, Rangers shoot for series win vs. Athletics

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:40:21 GMT

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Josh Jung is having an April to remember for the Texas Rangers, who will face the Athletics in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.

Jung continued his hot streak with a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning of Saturday's 4-3 victory. The win moved Texas one game over .500 and into a tie for first place in the America

'Dirtbag' Pirates pursue road sweep of power-starved Brewers

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:19:12 GMT

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The visiting Pittsburgh Pirates will turn to right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski on Sunday afternoon as they look to complete a sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers.

Mlodzinski (1-1, 3.28 ERA) will oppose Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison (1-1, 3.06).

The Pirates scored three runs in the 10th inning en route to a 6-3 victory Saturday, fueled by RBI singles from Bryan Rey

With skid over, Phillies look to build on win, take series at Braves

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:25:08 GMT

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Now that the Philadelphia Phillies have ended their 10-game losing streak, they'll try to do on Sunday what no one else has done this season -- win a series against the Atlanta Braves.

The Phillies beat the Braves 8-5 in 10 innings on Saturday to square the three-game series in Atlanta. The Braves are 7-0-1 in series this season, including a three-game sweep of Philade

MLB roundup: Red Sox rout Orioles, fire manager Alex Cora

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:19:18 GMT

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Garrett Crochet pitched six shutout innings and Andruw Monasterio drilled a late-game grand slam as the Boston Red Sox snapped a four-game losing streak in dominant fashion with a 17-1 win over the host Baltimore Orioles Saturday afternoon.

Later on Saturday, the Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and five others on staff. Chad Tracy, the club's manager at Triple-A

Max Arfsten nets early goal as Crew proceed to blank Union

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:05:15 GMT

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Max Arfsten scored in the fifth minute and Patrick Schulte made three saves to help the Columbus Crew defeat the visiting Philadelphia Union 2-0 on Saturday.

After Arfsten staked the Crew (3-4-3, 12 points) to the lead, an own goal by Union defender Nathan Harriel in the third minute of first-half stoppage time provided the final margin.

The Union (1-7-2, 5

PM Modi condemns shooting incident at WH Correspondents' Dinner; extends well wishes to US President

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:04:28 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed relief on Sunday that US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance were safe following the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington.

On Saturday evening (local time), suspected gunshots were reportedly fired in the lobby of the Washington Hilton, leading to the evacuation of US Pr

"Not first attack on our republic," Trump says after WH shooting scare; calls incident 'unexpected'

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:54:16 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 26 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) heaped praise on security officers for their swift response during the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, while also recalling past assassination attempts on him in Pennsylvania and Florida.

Trump, while delivering remarks in the Press Briefing Room, after the shooting incident, announced that the shoo

NHL roundup: Wild level series with Stars on Matt Boldy's OT winner

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:09:42 GMT

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Matt Boldy scored with 29 seconds left in overtime to give the Minnesota Wild a 3-2 win over the visiting Dallas Stars to level their best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series at 2-2 on Saturday evening in St. Paul, Minn.

Brock Faber had a goal and an assist, Marcus Foligno also scored and Jesper Wallstedt made 43 saves for the Wild, who dominated the serie

Phillies snap 10-game skid with extra-inning defeat of Braves

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:09:32 GMT

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Bryce Harper's bases-loaded single in the 10th inning drove in two runs and sparked the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-5 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday to end their 10-game losing streak.

After Tyler Kinley (3-1) started the inning with a walk and left-hander Jose Suarez walked the first batter he faced, Harper, who was 2-for-3 with four RBIs, lined

Sidney Crosby, Penguins top Flyers, stay alive in playoff series

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:09:20 GMT

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Sidney Crosby had a goal and an assist Saturday as the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins stayed alive with a 4-2 victory over the host Philadelphia Flyers in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.

Rickard Rakell also scored a goal and set up another for Pittsburgh, which had been outscored 11-4 while dropping the first three games of the series.

Pirates use 3-run 10th to extend Brewers' losing streak

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:08:30 GMT

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Bryan Reynolds singled in the go-ahead run to trigger a three-run 10th inning and lift the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-3 victory over Milwaukee on Saturday, handing the Brewers their fourth consecutive loss.Left-hander Angel Zerpa (0-2) started the 10th for Milwaukee. Pinch-hitter Marcell Ozuna drew a one-out walk. Nick Yorke ran for Ozuna and Reynolds singled to l

Max Arfsten nets early goal as Crew proceeds to blank Union

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:08:08 GMT

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Max Arfsten scored in the fifth minute and Patrick Schulte made three saves to help the Columbus Crew defeat the visiting Philadelphia Union 2-0 on Saturday.

After Arfsten staked the Crew (3-4-3, 12 points) to the lead, an own goal by Union defender Nathan Harriel in the third minute of first-half stoppage time provided the final margin.

The Union (1-7-2, 5

Struggling Kodai Senga seeks better form during Mets-Rockies doubleheader

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:08:01 GMT

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No player better symbolizes the topsy-turvy nature of the New York Mets than right-hander Kodai Senga.

On Sunday, the Mets will look to the 33-year-old starting pitcher to snap his slump and help New York avoid falling into another tailspin when it hosts the Colorado Rockies in a doubleheader.

Senga (0-3, 8.83 ERA) and fellow right-hander Nolan McLean (1-

Jayson Tatum's improvement bodes well for Celtics in Game 4 vs. 76ers

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:07:44 GMT

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Jayson Tatum has only been back on the court for seven-plus weeks but the Boston Celtics star is making a stellar impact.

While putting last May's devastating ruptured right Achilles tendon further in the rearview mirror, Tatum's comeback story is reading superbly. He will look to help Boston take a 3-1 series lead when it visits the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday ni

Corey Day captures first career NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series victory

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:06:43 GMT

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TALLADEGA, Ala. -- Corey Day claimed the first NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series victory of his career on Saturday, driving to the yellow and checkered flags in the Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway -- his No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet leading only the last lap as he earned his first trophy in his first full-time season.

The 20-year old Californian sprint

NFL Draft Day 3: Jermod McCoy to Raiders, Jets trade up for Cade Klubnik

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:06:34 GMT

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The third and final day of the 2026 NFL Draft began with a name many thought would go in the first round.Instead, Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy went No. 101 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, as the opening pick of the fourth round on Saturday in Pittsburgh.The Buffalo Bills owned the No. 101 selection entering the day, while the Raiders sat at No. 102. Las Vegas tr

2026 NFL Draft: Round 4 and 5 recap

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:40:33 GMT

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Eagles draft North Dakota State QB Cole Payton

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:19:12 GMT

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The Philadelphia Eagles selected quarterback North Dakota State Cole Payton in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Payton was selected with the 178th overall pick and was one of six quarterbacks selected in the first five rounds.

Payton established himself as a dynamic dual threat quarterback at North Dakota State. After four seasons as a seldom-used reserve,

Dan Vladar good to go for Flyers in Game 4; Penguins turn to Arturs Silovs

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:05:11 GMT

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The Philadelphia Flyers are soaring through their first-round playoff series thanks to Dan Vladar, who has been confirmed to start Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.

Philadelphia leads the best-of-seven series 3-0 after notching a pair of wins in Pittsburgh followed by a 5-2 home victory Wedn

Penguins G Arturs Silovs to start pivotal Game 4 vs. Flyers

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:55:10 GMT

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are making a goaltending change heading into Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series versus the host Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

Penguins coach Dan Muse announced hours before his team's do-or-die contest that Arturs Silovs will get the nod over Stuart Skinner in net.

The Flyers hold a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seve

Flyers turn to G Dan Vladar in bid to finish off Penguins

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:40:21 GMT

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Philadelphia leads the best-of-seven series 3-0 after notching a pair of wins in Pittsburgh followed by a 5-2 home victory Wedn

Flyers G Dan Vladar to start Game 4 vs. Penguins

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:25:13 GMT

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Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar will start Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series versus the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, head coach Rick Tocchet announced.

Vladar appeared to sustain an injury to his right arm during a chaotic sequence in front of the net in the third period of Philadelphia's 5-2 victory over Pittsburgh in Ga

Surging Cubs count on bullpen ahead of rematch vs. Dodgers

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:40:24 GMT

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Even with new pitchers in the Chicago Cubs' injury-plagued bullpen, the results remained the same.

The Cubs rallied for a 6-4 win on Friday, with their bullpen covering four scoreless innings and holding the Los Angeles Dodgers to two hits.

Chicago takes a 10-game winning streak into the middle game of a three-game road series against the Dodgers on Saturday.

Phillies' Zack Wheeler returns to rotation to face hot Braves

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:19:13 GMT

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Philadelphia ace Zack Wheeler will make his first start since last August when the Phillies bid to snap a 10-game losing streak on Saturday night against the host Atlanta Braves.

The Braves have won nine of their last 10 games and beat the Phillies 5-3 on Friday to open the three-game set between the teams with the best and worst record, respectively, in the majors.

Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers bid to halt slide in clash vs. Pirates

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:40:23 GMT

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The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to hard-throwing Jacob Misiorowski as they look to snap a three-game skid when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.

Misiorowski (1-2, 3.04 ERA) will oppose fellow right-hander Mitch Keller (2-1, 2.79).

Paul Skenes and two relievers combined on a one-hitter to pace the Pirates to a 6-0 victory in the series opener Fr

Streaking Yankees set for Astros, await injury news on Giancarlo Stanton

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:19:07 GMT

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The New York Yankees did not need to worry about their offense on Friday night, but they now face a concern with Giancarlo Stanton's lower right leg.

The team will attempt to produce another big night at the plate and hopes to get good news about Stanton before meeting the Astros in Houston on Saturday.

New York will try to produce an eight-game winning strea

Rays' Shane McClanahan takes next step on comeback trail as Twins await

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:19:04 GMT

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Tampa Bay left-hander Shane McClanahan will continue his comeback from two major arm surgeries on Saturday afternoon when the Rays face the Minnesota Twins in the second game of a three-game series in St. Petersburg, Fla.

McClanahan (1-2, 5.00 ERA), a two-time All-Star, missed over two seasons with injuries. He was 11-2 with a 3.29 ERA in 21 starts in 2023 bef

MLB roundup: Cubs overtake Dodgers late for 10th straight win

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:40:34 GMT

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Dansby Swanson hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the ninth as the visiting Chicago Cubs rallied for a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of a three-game series on Friday.

The Cubs won their 10th straight game as they came back from a 4-0 deficit, scoring all their runs over the final three innings.

Swanson was 2-for-3 with two runs, a tripl

NBA roundup: Lakers rally for OT win, 3-0 lead on Rockets

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:25:09 GMT

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LeBron James and Marcus Smart recorded double-doubles as the Los Angeles Lakers took a stranglehold on their first-round playoff series against the host Houston Rockets with a 112-108 overtime victory in Game 3 on Friday.

After James (29 points, 13 rebounds) forced OT with a 3-pointer, Smart scored eight of his 21 points in the extra period to put the Lakers up 3-0

Michael Harris II comes off Braves bench for clutch hit, win vs. Phillies

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:55:15 GMT

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Michael Harris II delivered a pinch-hit double to drive in two runs and help the Atlanta Braves rally for a 5-3 win on Friday and hand the visiting Philadelphia Phillies their 10th straight loss.

The losing streak is the longest for Philadelphia since it dropped 11 in a row in 1999. The Braves have won all four games against the Phillies and have won nine of their la

2026 NFL Draft: Best available on Day 3

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:19:04 GMT

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On Saturday, we enter into the longest day of the draft, the marathon third day of the proceedings, comprising of rounds 4-7. Many gems have been discovered from this period, including franchise quarterbacks like Tom Brady, game-changing wideouts like Amon-Ra St. Brown, and crazy physical specimens like Tariq Woolen. Here are some of the players who could fit that bill

Steelers, amid QB uncertainty, select Drew Allar in third round

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:55:13 GMT

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With Aaron Rodgers yet to commit to extending his career into 2026, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a move to bolster the quarterback position, selecting Penn State's Drew Allar in the third round of the draft on Friday.

The Steelers used the 76th overall selection on Allar, who is coming off a broken left ankle that ended his 2025 season in October.

The choice of A

NFL Draft Rounds 2 & 3: Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald lands with Texans

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:40:27 GMT

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Kayden McDonald was in Pittsburgh for the NFL draft on Thursday night, and the defensive tackle watched 15 of his peers make the walk from the backstage green room to the stage to be announced as first-round selections.

The only player left in that room when the 32-player round ended was McDonald.

McDonald returned to the scene Friday night, and he didn't have to

Jonathan Greenard, dealt from Vikings to Eagles, gets $100M extension

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:55:14 GMT

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Pass rusher Jonathan Greenard, dealt by the Minnesota Vikings to Philadelphia on Friday, agreed to a big-money extension with the Eagles, multiple media outlets reported.

The Eagles received Greenard and a seventh-round pick in this year's draft in exchange for a third-round pick on Friday (No. 98 overall) and a third-rounder in 2027.

Greenard then reported

Michael Harris comes off Braves bench for clutch hit, win vs. Phillies

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:19:35 GMT

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Michael Harris delivered a pinch-hit double to drive in two runs and help the Atlanta Braves rally for a 5-3 win on Friday and hand the visiting Philadelphia Phillies their 10th straight loss.

The losing streak is the longest for Philadelphia since it dropped 11 in a row in 1999. The Braves have won all four games against the Phillies and have won nine of their last

Celtics eke out Game 3 win vs. Sixers, regain series lead

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:19:12 GMT

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Jayson Tatum scored 11 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter as the visiting Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-100 on Friday in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.Jaylen Brown matched Tatum with 25 points, while Payton Pritchard added 15 points for the second-seeded Celtics, who lead the best-of-seven series 2-1. Derrick White and Nikola Vucevic

NFL Draft Round 2: Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald lands with Texans

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:55:18 GMT

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Defensive tackle Kayden McDonald was in Pittsburgh for the NFL draft on Thursday night, and the defensive tackle watched 15 of his peers make the walk from the backstage green room to the stage to be announced as first-round selections.

The only player left in that room when the 32-player round ended was McDonald.

McDonald returned to the scene Friday night, and

Cowboys, Ravens square off for NFL's first game in Rio in September

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:55:23 GMT

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The Dallas Cowboys will play the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL's first game in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the league announced on Friday.

The Cowboys had been announced in early February for the game but not the opponent nor the date, which is Sunday, Sept. 27, at 4:25 p.m. ET at Maracana Stadium. The game will be carried on CBS and Paramount+ as well as the NFL+ app.

Packers extend WR Jayden Reed's contract for reported 3 years, $50.25M

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:19:18 GMT

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The Green Bay Packers announced the signing of wide receiver Jayden Reed to a contract extension on Friday, with ESPN reporting the deal is for three years and worth $50.25 million.

Reed, who was entering the final year of his rookie contract, will be signed through 2029. The deal includes $20 million guaranteed, Re

Daniel Gazdag meets old squad as Crew welcome Union

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:05:12 GMT

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Now that forward Daniel Gazdag has finally scored and the Columbus Crew have won a home match, they can set their sights on climbing the Eastern Conference standings, starting with hosting the Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

It has been a rough go for the Crew's designated player since the Union's all-time leading scorer (59 goals) was acquired in a trade a year

Status of Dan Vladar in doubt as Flyers look to finish off Penguins

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:40:28 GMT

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The Philadelphia Flyers are soaring through their first-round playoff series, but the status of goaltender Dan Vladar is unclear heading into Saturday's Game 4 against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins.

Philadelphia leads the best-of-seven series 3-0 after notching a pair of wins in Pittsburgh followed by a 5-2 home victory Wednesday. Vladar made 27 saves in Game

Skidding Atlanta United eager to halt skid vs. Toronto FC

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:55:08 GMT

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Atlanta United will be searching for better play on both ends of the pitch in a bid to snap a four-match losing streak on Saturday when they visit a Toronto FC side frustrated by recent defensive struggles.

Atlanta (1-7-1, four points) came into 2026 with high expectations after the return of manager Tata Martino, who led the club in its first two years in MLS and fi

CF Montreal bid to pick up steam vs. struggling NYCFC

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:55:21 GMT

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Under new leadership, CF Montreal are looking for their first set of consecutive wins this season when they host New York City FC on Saturday afternoon.

Following a 1-6-0 start, Montreal fired Marco Donadel on April 12. Interim head coach Philippe Eullaffroy helped lead the club to its first home victory of the season -- a 4-1 triumph over the New York Red Bulls last

Cubs bring 9-game win streak into opener vs. Dodgers

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:40:21 GMT

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The Chicago Cubs carry the longest winning streak in the major leagues into the opener of a three-game road series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night in a battle of division leaders.

Chicago extended its winning streak to nine games with an 8-7 victory in 10 innings over the Philadelphia Phillies (nine straight losses) on Thursday.

'A nine-game win

Brandon Nimmo, Rangers take aim at Athletics

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:55:06 GMT

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After taking two of three contests from the Pittsburgh Pirates to open a nine-game homestand, the Texas Rangers will welcome the Athletics to Arlington for the opener of a three-game series on Friday night.

The Rangers are feeling good about their offseason trade that landed them a reliable leadoff hitter, outfielder Brandon Nimmo, from the New York Mets.

Brewers open division play vs. Paul Skenes, Pirates

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:40:30 GMT

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The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to veteran Brandon Woodruff as they finally face a National League Central opponent when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.

Woodruff (2-0, 3.42 ERA) will oppose fellow right-hander Paul Skenes (3-1, 3.27), the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner.

Milwaukee lost 5

Phils, on verge of worst skid this century, look for answers vs. Braves

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:55:14 GMT

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The surging Atlanta Braves will try to compound Philadelphia's recent struggles when they open a three-game series against the visiting Phillies on Friday night.

The Braves just took three of four games from the host Washington Nationals, capped by a 7-2 victory on Thursday, and have won eight of their last nine.

The Phillies have lost nine straight games after

Behind Bo Bichette, Mets put mini win streak on line vs. Rockies

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:05:11 GMT

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Bo Bichette seems to like batting leadoff for the New York Mets.

Good thing, because the Mets are going to be without their usual leadoff hitter for a while.

Bichette and the Mets will look to continue building a winning streak Friday night when New York hosts the Colorado Rockies in the opener of a three-game series.

Freddy Peralta (1-2, 4.05 ERA)

MLB roundup: Dodgers blank Giants on 1 hit to avoid series sweep

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:05:02 GMT

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Tyler Glasnow allowed just one hit in eight shutout innings, Tanner Scott threw a scoreless ninth and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a three-game series sweep with a 3-0 victory over the host San Francisco Giants.

Max Muncy scored twice, while Dalton Rushing and Hyeseong Kim drove in runs for the Dodgers. Los Angeles scored a single run in the second inning and add

Inside-the-park homer helps power Rangers over Pirates

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:19:08 GMT

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Evan Carter hit an inside-the-park home run and Jacob deGrom threw a gem as the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 in the rubber match of a three-game set in Arlington, Texas, on Thursday night.

deGrom (2-0) had a season-high 10 strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings, allowing just one run.

With Josh Jung on first and two out in the third inning, Carter hit a

NFL draft sees surprises galore after Raiders' Fernando Mendoza slam dunk

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:40:45 GMT

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Fernando Mendoza's next mission might be his toughest yet: Try to turn Sin City into Win City.

The Las Vegas Raiders tabbed Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday. The 22-year-old will be the centerpiece of a franchise rebuild following his meteoric rise at Indiana, where he won the Heisman Trophy and led the program to its first national titl

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

Cubs win in extras to post 9th straight, send Phils to 9th consecutive loss

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:55:05 GMT

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Dansby Swanson laced a walk-off single in the 10th inning to give the Chicago Cubs an 8-7 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and extend their winning streak to nine on Thursday.

Philadelphia lost its ninth straight game and now owns the worst record (8-17) in the National League.

Javier Assad (2-1) threw a perfect top of the 10th, before Tanner Ban

76ers, Celtics enter Game 3 all square; Philly 'hopeful' Joel Embiid returns

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:19:23 GMT

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Welcome to the playoffs.

After the Boston Celtics dropped Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers, those four succinct words from Jaylen Brown summarized the situation at hand for the division rivals.

The Celtics look to recover from a surprising defeat to the Sixers when the teams reconvene Friday in Philadelphia for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series

Struggling Phillies release RHP Taijuan Walker

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:19:12 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies released veteran starter Taijuan Walker on Thursday despite $15 million remaining on his contract.

He signed a four-year, $72 million contract with Philadelphia in December 2022.

At 8-16, the Phillies are tied with the New York Mets for the worst record in the National League, and Walker was a contributor to those woes.

The 33-

Streaking Cubs ride offense into finale vs. sinking Phillies

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:19:13 GMT

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Searching for a four-game sweep of the reeling Philadelphia Phillies, the host Chicago Cubs will have an opportunity to extend their winning streak to nine games on Thursday afternoon.

Should that be the case, the Cubs will have their longest such run since they won 11 in a row from July 31-Aug. 12, 2016.

Manager Craig Counsell's club hasn't allowed more tha

MLB roundup: Mets eke out win over Twins, end 12-game skid

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:55:11 GMT

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Mark Vientos redeemed himself for an earlier baserunning miscue by delivering the tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the host New York Mets snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.

The losing streak was the longest for the Mets since a 12-game skid from Aug. 10-23, 2002. However, the much-needed victory may have

NHL roundup: Stars top Wild in double OT to take 2-1 series lead

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:19:03 GMT

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Wyatt Johnston scored a power-play goal with 7:50 left in double overtime to lift the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 3 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series on Wednesday in Saint Paul, Minn.

Matt Duchene and Jason Robertson finished with a goal and two assists apiece for Dallas, which grabbed a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.

After weather delay, Crew defeat Galaxy for first home win of season

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:25:14 GMT

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Daniel Gazdag and Diego Rossi scored as the Columbus Crew downed the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1 on Wednesday for their first home win of the season.

Gazdag in the 41st and Rossi in the 47th staked the Crew (2-4-3, 9 points) to the lead before Gabriel Pec countered for the Galaxy in the 86th minute on their only shot on goal.

Oneil Cruz's HR caps Pirates' ninth-inning rally for win over Rangers

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:19:17 GMT

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Nick Gonzales beat the tag at home plate and scored the go-ahead run in the ninth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates picked up an 8-4 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.

Gonzales came home on pinch hitter Jake Mangum's slow roller to third base. Jalen Beeks then replaced Cole Winn (1-1) on the mound, and Oneil Cruz greeted the new reliever wit

Seiya Suzuki's 2-run HR helps Cubs beat Phillies to extend win streak

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:55:07 GMT

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Pete Crow-Armstrong went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and Seiya Suzuki connected on a two-run homer on Wednesday, helping the Chicago Cubs earn a 7-2 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, securing their eighth straight win.

Ian Happ also drove in two runs and Alex Bregman tallied three hits for the Cubs, who outhit the Phillies 13-9. Making his first start sin

Strong second period carries Flyers past Penguins for 3-0 edge

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:40:25 GMT

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Trevor Zegras, Rasmus Ristolainen, Nick Seeler and Noah Cates all scored their first career playoff goals to guide the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-2 home victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday and a three-games-to-none series lead.

After capturing Games 1 and 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal matchup in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia scored three times i

Dramatic goalkeeper goal earns Toronto FC draw with Philadelphia

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:05:17 GMT

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A header from goalkeeper Luka Gavran six minutes into second-half stoppage time gave Toronto FC a dramatic 3-3 draw with the visiting Philadelphia Union on Wednesday.

Gavran was downfield with the rest of his teammates during Daniel Salloi's late free kick, bidding for an equalizer. Salloi's initial shot was deflected back out to Alonso Coello, whose pass into the bo

Rangers place OF Wyatt Langford (forearm) on 10-day injured list

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:55:06 GMT

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Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford has a Grade 1 flexor strain and was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Langford, 24, exited Tuesday's 5-1 home victory over Pittsburgh after the fourth inning due to a right forearm strain. He went 0-for-1 with a walk, extending his on-base streak to a season-high 11 games since April 6.

In a corresponding

Raiders back at No. 1, Jets comb best of Buckeyes

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:05:12 GMT

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Time is shorter and the wait is longer when the 2026 NFL Draft takes the stage in Pittsburgh on Thursday night.

The vagabond event marks a return to the home of the Steelers for the first time since 1948. Across three days, seven rounds and 257 total picks at Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium, which opened in 2001 as Heinz Field, player

Phillies C J.T. Realmuto (back) placed on 10-day injured list

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:40:24 GMT

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The slumping Philadelphia Phillies placed catcher J.T. Realmuto on the 10-day injured list with back spasms on Wednesday.

Realmuto, 35, sat out two games before returning Tuesday and going 0-for-4 in a 7-4 road loss to the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia's seventh straight defeat.

The three-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove backstop is batting .259 with one ho

Report: Phillies C J.T. Realmuto heading to injured list

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:40:22 GMT

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The slumping Philadelphia Phillies are placing catcher J.T. Realmuto on the 10-day injured list with a lower-back injury, The Athletic reported Wednesday.

Realmuto, 35, sat out two games before returning Tuesday and going 0-for-4 in a 7-4 road loss to the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia's seventh straight defeat.

The three-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove bac

Cowboys: No long-term deal for WR George Pickens

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:55:18 GMT

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The Dallas Cowboys will make wide receiver George Pickens play the 2026 season under the franchise tag, chief operating officer Stephen Jones said Wednesday.

'We've made a decision,' Jones told reporters in a pre-draft press conference. '... There won't be negotiations on a long-term deal.'

The Cowboys placed the franchise tag on Pickens Feb. 27, the first tim

Braves promote RHP Didier Fuentes, shuffle rotation

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:55:13 GMT

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The Atlanta Braves promoted right-hander Didier Fuentes from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Wednesday's road game against the Washington Nationals.

Right-handed reliever Ian Hamilton was designated for assignment to make room on the roster for Fuentes.

The Braves pushed previously announced starter Martin Perez back to Thursday at Washington, giving fellow left-han

Projecting the top 32 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:19:13 GMT

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For the third time in four years, a Heisman Trophy winner is going No. 1 in the NFL draft.

Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, who led the Hoosiers to an undefeated season and national championship, is headed to the Las Vegas Raiders with the top overall pick. Traveling the route last taken by LSU's Joe Burrow with the Heisman-natty-No. 1 pick trifecta, Mendoza is th

Caps D Rasmus Sandin recovering from ACL surgery

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:40:33 GMT

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Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin is recovering from surgery to repair his torn right ACL.

The 26-year-old Swede sustained the knee injury in a 6-3 win at Pittsburgh on April 11.

The typical timeline for a recovery from ACL surgery is an estimated six to nine months.

Sandin finished the season with 29 points (five goals, 24 assists) and a plus-4

Steelers owner has Ravens' fan seating moved at Pittsburgh draft

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:40:28 GMT

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Brotherly love is not in the air in Pittsburgh, where Steelers owner Art Rooney II ceases to give the franchise rivalry with the Baltimore Ravens a day off.

Rooney surveyed the stage and draft layout ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft in his home city and was surprised to find the chart called for Ravens fans to be seated in front of the hometown Steelers fans positioned outs

Skidding Phillies say skipper Rob Thomson not on hot seat

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:19:13 GMT

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Despite an underwhelming 8-15 start and a current seven-game skid, Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson does not appear to be on the hot seat.

President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said he is focused on improving the team's overall play amid its longest losing streak since June 2019.

'We just haven't played very well. It's really every portion o

After robbing HR, Evan Carter fuels Rangers into rematch vs. Pirates

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:40:51 GMT

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Texas Rangers center fielder Evan Carter is off to a slow start at the plate, but the 23-year-old still is finding ways to impact the game with his glove.

Carter will look to build on his impressive defensive play when the Rangers continue their three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.

Carter turned in the play of the

Nationals' James Wood seeks to continue power display vs. Braves

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:19:06 GMT

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James Wood looks to continue his strong start to 2026 when the Washington Nationals host the Atlanta Braves in the third contest of their four-game series on Wednesday night.

In Tuesday's 11-4 win, Wood smacked a solo homer, walked four times and scored three runs as Washington collected 10 hits and 12 walks.

'I feel like one through nine, everyone was having g

Surging Cubs turn to Matthew Boyd vs. frustrated Phillies

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:40:32 GMT

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Owners of the longest current winning streak in the majors, the Chicago Cubs will look to continue their dominant starting pitching when they face the reeling Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night.

Chicago recorded its seventh straight win with a 7-4 decision Tuesday over Philadelphia, which has lost seven games in a row.

Since Chicago's 13-7 loss to the Phi

Reds go against ex-teammate, Rays' Nick Martinez, in pursuit of sweep

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:40:30 GMT

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The Cincinnati Reds have struggled at the plate this season, languishing at or near the bottom of several key offensive statistics.

That changed a bit, though, after their cold bats caught fire over the past 20 innings.

Fresh off posting a season-high run total, the Reds will look to complete an undefeated six-game road trip on Wednesday afternoon when they sq

MLB roundup: Cubs score 7, win 7th straight as Phils' skid hits 7

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:55:13 GMT

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Shota Imanaga tossed seven stellar innings, Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch each drove in two runs and the streaking Chicago Cubs posted a 7-4 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.

Imanaga (2-1) allowed just one run on three hits, striking out one and walking one for the Cubs, who won their major-league-leading seventh straight game. Suzuki and N

NBA roundup: After Victor Wembanyama's exit, Blazers level series

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:40:47 GMT

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Scoot Henderson poured in a season-best 31 points as the visiting Portland Trail Blazers came back from 14 points down in the fourth quarter to outlast the short-handed San Antonio Spurs 106-103 on Tuesday and even their first-round Western Conference playoff series at one win each.

The teams will play Game 3 on Friday in Portland, and it's unclear if the Spurs wil

Rangers open homestand with victory over Pirates

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:19:21 GMT

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Kumar Rocker allowed one run on four hits over a season-high six innings and the Texas Rangers began a nine-game homestand with a 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.

Rocker (1-1) walked one and struck out five for Texas, which returned home after playing 16 of its first 22 games on the road. Cole Winn, Jacob Latz and Jakob Junis each pitched a scoreless

7 runs lead to 7th straight win for Cubs as Phillies' losing streak hits 7

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:05:06 GMT

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Imanaga (2-1) allowed just one run on three hits, striking out one and walking one for the Cubs, who won their Major League-leading seventh straight game. Suzuki and N

VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey propel Sixers past Celtics to even series

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:05:21 GMT

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VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey combined to make 11 3-pointers and score 59 total points as the Philadelphia 76ers bounced back to even their Eastern Conference playoff series with the host Boston Celtics in a 111-97 decision on Tuesday.

Seventh-seeded Philadelphia (1-1) shook off a dismal Game 1 performance, which included making just four 3-pointers in Sunday's 12

Union bring challenged offense north to face streaking Toronto FC

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:25:13 GMT

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Toronto FC will aim to extend their unbeaten streak to seven matches when the Philadelphia Union visit on Wednesday.

Toronto (3-2-3, 12 points) is 3-0-3 in its last six outings. Wednesday marks the sixth date of Toronto FC's nine-match homestand, and the club is unbeaten (4-0-8) in its last 12 home matches dating back to last season.

Despite the good results, m

Red Bulls' struggling defense clashes with woeful D.C. offense

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:40:25 GMT

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D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls are struggling at the opposite ends of the pitch.

Over their last four MLS matches, D.C. United have failed to score. Meanwhile, over the Red Bulls' last four league games, they have surrendered 14 goals.

When the teams meet Wednesday night in Harrison, N.J., they will be seeking answers for their recent woes.

The lac

Flyers return home in search of 3-0 lead over Penguins

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:55:15 GMT

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In a first-round playoff series between Pennsylvania rivals, the Philadelphia Flyers threw the first punch -- and the second.

Holding a 2-0 edge in the best-of-seven series, the Flyers look to take a commanding lead on the Pittsburgh Penguins when the teams reconvene for Game 3 Wednesday in Philadelphia.

After recording a 3-2 victory in Game 1 over the wee

Mike McCarthy: Steelers 'comfortable' giving Aaron Rodgers space to make decision

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:55:24 GMT

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Mike McCarthy knows Aaron Rodgers can speak the so-called new language he's teaching the Pittsburgh Steelers, which dims the focus on the absence of the unsigned 42-year-old quarterback as team workouts begin.

McCarthy still sounds confident the door is nowhere near closed for Rodgers to play a second season with the Steelers and reunite with one of his previous hea

Report: Mike Tomlin joining NBC as pregame analyst

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:40:26 GMT

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin reportedly has landed a new job.

Tomlin, 54, will join NBC as an NFL pregame show analyst on 'Football Night in America,' The Athletic reported Tuesday morning. The show airs ahead of 'Sunday Night Football.'

He reportedly will take the spot of Pro Football Hall of Fame member Tony Dungy, who announced his depa

Report: PA still has time to capture billions in federal solar tax credits

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:18:45 GMT

Researchers said Pennsylvania still has time to capture billions in federal solar incentives but they are close to slipping away.

Solar capacity has grown sixfold since 2019 but expansion is still needed to maximize Inflation Reduction Act tax credits, according to the Keystone Research Center's “ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot will return to Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft, connecting college football's biggest storylines to the next generation of NFL stars. The Draft marks ESPN's first major event of the 2026 football season, culminating with ESPN's first-ever Super Bowl on February 14, 2027.

GameDay will air a special

Major sporting events reshape Pennsylvania's economy

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:00:45 GMT

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Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Keystone State News Connection reporting for the Pennsylvania Independent-Public

Labriola on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:56:00 GMT

Bob Labriola
You only get one chance to make a first impression.
With the occasion being the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23-25, the City of Pittsburgh and the Omar Khan-Mike McCarthy era of Steelers football were in the spotlight.
By any metric, Pittsburgh's inaugural foray into hosting the 3-day extravaganza that the NFL Draft has become deserves to be judged as a smashing success. Cleaned up and primped

Meet the Team: 2026 New Orleans Saints Draft Picks

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:30:03 GMT

The New Orleans Saints drafted eight players in the 2026 NFL draft
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Here's the full list of players selected by New Orleans in each round of the NFL Draft.
The Saints drafted Arizona State wide receiverJordyn Tyson, University of Georgia defensive tackleChristen Miller, University of Georgia tight endOscar Delp, Auburn guardJeremiah Wright, North Dakota State wide receiverBryce Lan

Pittsburgh sets NFL Draft attendance record

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:23:01 GMT

The 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh is a record-setting one.
The NFL released the final number and Pittsburgh set the all-time attendance record, with 805,000 fans attending over three days.
Pittsburgh passed the record set by Detroit in 2024, when they had 775,000 people over three days.
Pittsburgh had over 600,000 fans in the first two days, with records broken for each of those days as well.
Gre

What to like about the Steelers Day 3 picks

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:15:00 GMT

THE PICK:Fourth Round (121st overall)
THE PLAYER:Kaden Wetjen, WR, Iowa
THE PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS:5-foot-83/4, 195 pounds
THE PARTICULARS:Wetjen caught 23 passes for 197 yards and one touchdown in three seasons at Iowa (20 of his receptions, 151 of his receiving yards and his lone receiving TD were registered in 2025). He also carried

Day 3: How They Fit

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:05:00 GMT

How he fits: Kaden Wetjen, WR, Iowa -The Steelers drafted return specialist Kaden Wetjen (WEE-jen) of Iowa in the fourth round. Special teams coordinator Danny Crossman called Wetjen "our top rated dual-return player."
The 5-9 1/2, 193-pound Wetjen led the Big 10 in punt return average (26.8 yards), punt return touchdowns (3), and kickoff return average (29.8) last season, after leading the confe

Steelers select Heidenreich in seventh round

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:55:00 GMT

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The Steelers selected Navy running back/receiver Eli Heidenreich with the 230th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Heidenreich, who is from Pittsburgh, was on hand for the Draft and on stage with Commissioner Roger Goode

Steelers select Spears-Jennings in seventh round

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:48:00 GMT

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The Steelers selected Oklahoma safety Robert Spears-Jennings with the 224th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
In four seasons he appea

Bears select Georgia Tech DL Jordan van den Berg 213th overall

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:47:05 GMT

Larry Mayer
The Bears traded up for the second time Saturday, moving into the sixth round to draft Georgia Tech defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg at No. 213.
They acquired the pick from the Bills in exchange for two seventh-round selections (Nos. 239 and 241).
Van den Berg grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa, playing rugby and cricket. He moved to the United States with his family when he was 10