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Steelers 53-man roster projection, post-draft: Uncertainty at QB, O-Line shuffle
The Pittsburgh Steelers entered this offseason with arguably the best chance of any NFL team to turn over their roster. They were top-10 in cap space entering free agency, and they held a league-high 12 draft picks. The Steelers traded for Michael Pittman Jr., signed several other impact free agents, drafted 10 players and signed six undrafted free agents.Advertisement
Brandon Aiyuk remains in limbo. How did we get here, and what comes next?
The San Francisco 49ers’ offseason program has begun, and they’re less than a month away from their first OTAs practice. And Brandon Aiyuk is still on the team.That’s a surprise. Back in January, general manager John Lynch left no doubt about the disgruntled wideout’s future in San Francisco — “It’s safe to say that he has played his last snap with the Niners,” he said — and that a transaction to that effect would be made “in due time.”The timeline for that transaction, however, has been murky.A...
Digging trenches, hanging drywall and shooting coyotes: How MLB’s most anonymous team made ends meet
PJ Poulin had no idea how much he loved baseball until he had to dig a trench.It was 2020, and he was both a minor leaguer and a construction worker, an employee of the Colorado Rockies and of Bannon Custom Builders.This particular assignment took him and his truck down a narrow road by the ocean in Cape Cod, where vacationers decompress and blue-collar workers toil. While this was not the end of his journey to the majors, on this summer day, it sure felt like it.Advertisement
Chelsea legend Millie Bright confirms shock retirement after injury woes
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Chelsea and England defender Bright announces retirement
Chelsea have confirmed club captain Millie Bright is set to retire from football at the end of this season.The 32-year-old called time on her international career with England back in 2025 and has now made the decision to end her playing career altogether, saying she is "ready to say goodbye to football".
Justice dept sues $5B tech firm for excluding Americans from applying to high-paying jobs
The US Department of Justice is suing tech firm Cloudera for allegedly discriminating against American job seekers. Prosecutors claim the company created a sham hiring process, favoring temporary visa holders for lucrative roles and actively deterring US workers. This lawsuit highlights the DOJ's commitment to protecting domestic employment opportunities.
Arsenal face 'significant danger' against Atletico as storm brews in Madrid
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Edwards opens up on 'tough' Beaumont T20 World Cup omission
Charlotte Edwards has opened up on the “tough decision” to omit Tammy Beaumont from England’s upcoming Women's T20 World Cup squad but revealed she could still be selected for the Test match against India at Lord’s in July.
NZ greats Devine and Tahuhu to retire after World Cup
NZ greats Devine and Tahuhu to retire after World CupImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, New Zealand will be defending their T20 World Cup title when the tournament starts in JuneByFfion WynneBBC Sport JournalistPublished19 minutes agoCommentsNew Zealand stalwarts Lea Tahuhu and Sophie Devine have confirmed they will be retiring at the end of this summer's Women's T20 World Cup. All-rounder Devine, 36, retired from one-day internationals after last year's 50-over tournament a...
Greaves on making history: 'Three of my best darts ever'
Beau Greaves has been at the top of the women's darts for a long time and has now made history on the PDC Pro Tour with three of her "best darts ever".Greaves became the first woman to win a PDC ranking title with a historic 8-7 victory over Michael Smith in Monday's Players Championship 11 final.
AI chip in Sooryavanshi's bat? Iceland Cricket troll Pak expert over bizarre claim
AI chip in Sooryavanshis bat Iceland Cricket troll Pak expert over bizarre claim
Luka Dončić and the manosphere: why the scrutiny of his body never ends
The Lakers star can dominate a game, but still be judged for what his physique supposedly reveals about himIn Louis Theroux’s Netflix documentary Inside the Manosphere, he interviews podcasters, streamers and influencers from across the Red Pill ecosystem. But the most profound moments are when he speaks with their followers. Regular, everyday American men who struggle to make a living, find love, get laid and start a family.One of them is a Latino man in his 20s living in Miami. He explains tha...
2026 NBA mock draft: UNC's Caleb Wilson could make this a Big 4 at the top
NBA Draft season has begun, so we need to update The Athletic’s 2026 NBA Mock Draft.As NBA teams have made clear through their tanking measures, scouts are very excited about the top end of this class. With Kansas’ Darryn Peterson, BYU’s AJ Dybantsa, Duke’s Cameron Boozer and North Carolina’s Caleb Wilson, at least four teams are going to walk away from the lottery with serious levels of excitement.Advertisement
Abu Dhabi resident from Kerala sets Guinness World Record at London Marathon in traditional Emirati Kandura: 'This is my tribute to UAE'
Dubai: UAE resident Sadique Ahamed didn’t just run the London Marathon, he ran it in Emirati traditional kandura carrying the UAE flag.“Normally people run in trousers,” he says. “I wanted to do it in traditional gear.”The 34-year-old just completed the 42.2km race in 3:19:20, setting a Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon run in traditional Emirati attire, at one of the world’s biggest races, with over 60,000 runners.For Ahamed, who works in an oil and gas company in the UAE, the deci...
Grealish recovery 'couldn't be looking any better'
Grealish recovery 'couldn't be looking any better'To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, 'All I want to do is help as much as I can' - GrealishByTom GrundyBBC Sport senior journalistPublished10 minutes agoJack Grealish says his recovery from the operation he had on his season-ending foot injury is going extremely well and that his surgeon is delighted with the progress.The 30-year-old England midfielde...
Bayern Munich star demands immediate rule change after huge PSG controversy
Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, with one of their goals coming from the penalty spot after a contentious decision
Wales great George North announces retirement from rugby at end of season
Retired from international arena in 2024 with 121 caps‘I lived out my childhood dream for many seasons’Wales great George North has announced he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.The 34-year-old began his career with Scarlets and joined Northampton Saints in 2013, where he won the Premiership. The wing or centre made the move to Ospreys in 2018, spending five years there before joining French side Provence. Continue reading...
West Ham hire ex-Hashtag United chief as interim CEO after Karren Brady quits
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Former NFL player Mauro dies aged 35
Former NFL player Mauro dies aged 35Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mauro registered 150 tackles and five sacks over 80 NFL gamesByBen CollinsBBC Sport journalistPublished7 minutes agoFormer NFL player Josh Mauro has died at the age of 35.The British-born defensive end played 80 games between 2014 and 2021, most of them for the Arizona Cardinals.His father Greg has confirmed on social media, external that he died last Thursday. His cause of death has not been revealed."We are heart...
Where would PSG and Bayern finish in the Premier League?
Sky Sports' writers assess where Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich would finish in the Premier League in the aftermath of their nine-goal thriller in the Champions League on Tuesday night.Bayern have already cruised to their 35th Bundesliga title with three games to spare, while PSG sit six points clear at the top of Ligue 1 as they approach the run-in.