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Sources: Bucks finalizing deal to hire Taylor Jenkins - ESPN

The Milwaukee Bucks are finalizing a deal to hire Taylor Jenkins as the franchise's new head coach, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

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Mets Place Francisco Lindor On Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors

The Mets just got Soto back and ended their losing streak, but now they lost something else.

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Whit Babcock announces retirement from athletics director role at Virginia Tech - Virginia Tech Athletics

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Sean McVay: We hope Jimmy Garoppolo has "change of heart", will consider drafting QB - NBC Sports

The Rams are leaving the door open for both Jimmy Garoppolo and the possibility of adding a rookie quarterback in the draft.

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Here’s when to expect the Chiefs’ picks in the first round on Thursday - Arrowhead Pride

Here’s when to plan for the Kansas City Chiefs to announce each of its two first-round picks.

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Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official - AP News

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Gerry Dulac: With the 21st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Steelers will select ... whom? - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

False

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Latest photos of Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini put her ESPN reporting in spotlight - NBC Sports

The first set of photos from the New York Post showing Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini at an adults-only resort in Sedona, Arizona was taken while Russini worked for The Athletic.

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Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt arrested, charged with domestic battery - NBC Sports

Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt has been arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery.

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Mitch Barnhart steps away from proposed job at UK amid growing criticism - Lexington Herald Leader

UK has changed course on $950,000 position for Mitch Barnhart after criticism from Gov. Andy Beshear and boosters over the vague role and contract terms.

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UFC legend Amanda Nunes called out by top contender for not taking interim title fight - MMA Fighting

Norma Dumont called out Amanda Nunes when Kayla Harrison pulled out of UFC 324.

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Eagles News: Multiple final mock drafts have Philadelphia trading up for an offensive tackle - Bleeding Green Nation

Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 4/23/26.

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2026 NFL Draft buzz: Chiefs, Saints among teams who could trade up in Round 1 - NFL.com

As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, NFL.com is keeping you up the date with the latest reports, rumors and rumblings from NFL Network, ESPN and team officials. Here's what we're learning Thursday ahead of tonight's first round.

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Detroit Lions NFL Draft rumor tracker: Latest news, reports - Pride Of Detroit

Tracking all of the Detroit Lions rumors in regards to the 2026 NFL Draft.

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The Gambo 5: Predicting the Cardinals’ 1st-round draft pick - Arizona Sports

John Gambadoro names a group of five players, and he guarantees one of them will be picked by the Arizona Cardinals if they stay put at No. 3.

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Phillies Release Taijuan Walker - MLB Trade Rumors

The Phillies released a struggling veteran starter who's owed $18 million this year. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

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Bonk! This Ball Went Somewhere New! - Defector

There are 30 Major League Baseball teams, and every summer they play a combined 2,430 games. There is baseball on every day all the time. Someone is always hitting a ground ball into a 6-4-3 double play, or going on an eight-game losing streak, or smashing a …

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Jets’ first-round pick spoiled by Texas Tech’s plane photo - SB Nation

Texas Tech is tipping picks for the NFL Draft.

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Mapping out a path for the Sixers to win the Celtics series - Liberty Ballers

I mean, maybe you’re laughing, but it is 1-1 after all.

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Cyclones to Face Missouri State in Kansas City - Iowa State Athletics

Iowa State is bringing the Magic to Hilton South, but this time in December rather than March. On Thursday, the NABC announced that Iowa State will be one of...

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Ryan Mink's First Round Mock Draft - Baltimore Ravens

Here’s how the first round could go down Thursday night in Pittsburgh.

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NY Giants 2026 NFL Draft scouting report: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame - Big Blue View

Will the NY Giants make Jeremiyah Love the highest drafted running back since Saquon Barkley in 2018?

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49ers’ four-round mock draft: The Deebo void is filled - Niners Nation

The 49ers give Brock Purdy another big-time weapon in this draft day mock.

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Aaron Leming’s Final Chicago Bears Mock Draft (4.0) - Windy City Gridiron

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Chelsea Manager Gets Fired, As All Chelsea Managers Do - Defector

As of Wednesday, three teams in the Premier League have fired at least two managers this season. Two of the clubs are Nottingham Forest (who has fired a whopping three managers within one season) and Tottenham Hotspur, both mired in the relegation battle to v…

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Falcons' James Pearce offered intervention program to avoid trial - ESPN

The Falcons' James Pearce Jr. has agreed to enter an intervention program, allowing him to avoid trial on felony charges stemming from an alleged incident with WNBA player Rickea Jackson.

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Pedro Ramirez Might Be a Completely Different Hitter Now - Bleacher Nation

Pedro Ramirez had a huge game, and it's just the latest in many of them.

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The Bris Vegas Systems’ DraftBot’s Last Minute 2026 Washington Commanders’ Mock Draft - Hogs Haven

One last mock before the real thing gets underway

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Patriots roster needs, ranked ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft - Pats Pulpit

The Patriots are entering the NFL Draft with plenty of picks and several holes to fill.

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A trade that should be tempting to Dolphins. And more mocks, Grant, Washington - Miami Herald

Miami Dolphins news on a possible trade option, Kenneth Grant and mock drafts.

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Illinois House passes bill to aid Bears stadium - NBC Sports

Indiana is ready and willing to build a stadium for the Bears.

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Late for Work: Daniel Jeremaiah Has Ravens Making Two First-Round Picks - Baltimore Ravens

A top pass rusher falls to Ravens in Field Yates’ final mock draft. Pundits say Ravens could draft top cornerback. Vega Ioane would be the ‘most Ravens pick of all time.’ Mel Kiper Jr. says ‘it’s a good year to need a center.’ Malaki Starks gets a ‘B’ in 2025…

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Thunder injury trouble suddenly reshaping the Lakers’ upset chances - Lake Show Life

The Los Angeles Lakers would have an easier time in a possible round two matchup with the Thunder if Jalen William's latest hamstring injury is serious.

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Philadelphia’s Hottest Club Is The Penalty Box - Defector

This isn’t Berghain; they’re not going to turn you away at the door; the more the merrier. Everybody who’s anybody is in the penalty box in South Philly, from the generation’s greatest skater to the lowliest goon. And by the time the lights were turned on and…

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Who Will the Titans Pick? Over 150 Predictions in a Mammoth Mock Draft Roundup Before Tonight's NFL Draft - Tennessee Titans

The Titans are scheduled to pick fourth overall in tonight's NFL Draft.

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What time are the Commanders picking in the first round of the draft? - Hogs Haven

Who gets picked when?

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What time are the Giants picking in the first round of the draft? - Big Blue View

The Giants will be busy in teh draft’s first couple of hours.

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LA28 SETS NEW BENCHMARK WITH MORE THAN 4 MILLION TICKETS SOLD - LA 2028

Fans around the world purchased more than 4 million tickets during the initial LA28 Olympic Games ticket drop this month, signaling global excitement for the Games and achieving an historic benchmark more than two years before Games time.

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Steelers may end up as George Pickens trade winners after latest Cowboys update - Still Curtain

The Pittsburgh Steelers have to laugh at the Dallas Cowboys' inability to find an extension for star wide receiver George Pickens.

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Peyton Manning Says NFL "Reached Out" to Him to Convince Fernando Mendoza to Attend NFL Draft in Pittsburgh - Yahoo Sports

Back on April 18, 1998, NFL legend Peyton Manning had one of the most defining moments of his life and career. That day, the 1998 NFL Draft was underway in...

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Dan Patrick claims Joe Burrow is ‘calling the shots’ for Bengals and gave them an ‘ultimatum’ - Cincy Jungle

Pretty serious claim from someone who has already thrown a log into this fire.

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What the Browns should - and might - do in the 2026 NFL draft: Mary Kay Cabot - Cleveland.com

GM Andrew Berry has three premium picks and multiple paths forward, including trading down for 2027 quarterback assets or selecting a top offensive tackle.

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What Messi means to fans like me - Deseret News

Fans came out in droves from Utah and other states to see Lionel Messi play in Sandy, Utah. Here's why he inspires such devotion.

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Jerry Jones would rather take other teams’ trade calls than make calls himself - NBC Sports

Cowboys owner and General Manager Jerry Jones says his phone line is open for any team wanting to talk trade, but he probably won't be the one making the calls.

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Suns unable to be ‘perfect’ in great fight, loss vs. Thunder - Arizona Sports

The Phoenix Suns couldn't be perfect enough to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday in Game 2.

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Top Red Sox prospect belts fifth homer in six games; Vaughn Grissom trade return hits big grand slam - MassLive

Red Sox top positional prospect Franklin Arias went deep again Wednesday, his fifth home run in the past six games.

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Playoffs return to Philly with a bang as Flyers take stranglehold of Penguins - NBC Sports Philadelphia

If anyone thought the rivalry between the Flyers and Penguins had lost its luster, they can think again.

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Capaccio: Mock Draft - Audacy

Sal Capaccio's 2026 NFL Mock Draft | WGR Sports Radio Buffalo

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Braves To Select JR Ritchie - MLB Trade Rumors

One of the sport's top pitching prospects will make his debut tomorrow. Read more about the JR Ritchie news at MLB Trade Rumors.

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Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 7, Phillies 2 – April 22, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

The Chicago Cubs are the hottest team in baseball, winning their eighth straight game on Wednesday night. The team is clicking on all cylinders, with both the pitching and the offense coming through in big moments.

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Alabama extends contracts of defensive coordinator, general manager and other assistants - 247Sports

Most Alabama football assistant coaches had their contracts officially extended Wednesday

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Indiana Fever to Feature in WNBA Record 44 out of 44 National Television Games in 2026 - Indiana Fever

Fever to feature across all six of league’s broadcast partners INDIANAPOLIS (April 22, 2026) — Today, the WNBA announced the complete national broadcast schedule for the 2026 season, with the Indiana Fever featured on national television in each of their 44 g…