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Browns 2026 NFL Draft takeaways: Top needs addressed in offensive-heavy class
When the Cleveland Browns began to tackle the next phase of their ongoing roster remake at the beginning of the NFL’s player movement period in March, the offensive line was the clear first priority.That continued in the NFL Draft, when the Browns traded down three spots in the first round before selecting Utah tackle Spencer Fano at No. 9. After adding what the folks in charge hope will be the marquee piece of the ongoing offensive line remake in Fano, the Browns began their necessary remake of...
Kansas City Chiefs NFL Draft 2026 pick tracker: Grades, fits and scouting reports
The Kansas City Chiefs entered the 2026 NFL Draft with nine picks over the three-day draft.They pulled a shocker by immediately trading three of those picks to the Cleveland Browns to move up three spots in the first round to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane at No. 6. Besides No. 9, they traded a third-rounder (No. 74) and a fifth-rounder (No. 148) to the Browns.Advertisement
IPL 2026: Karun Nair on verge of tears as dropped catches help PBKS chase 265 vs DC
Cricket News: Punjab Kings completed the highest successful run chase in IPL history on Saturday by chasing down 265 against Delhi Capitals in Delhi, but for Karun .
Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia first Heisman finalist to go undrafted since 2014
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft.Diego Pavia’s NFL journey will start as a free agent.The Vanderbilt quarterback went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, becoming the first Heisman Trophy finalist not to be drafted since Jordan Lynch in 2014. Lynch, a quarterback out of Northern Illinois, finished third in Heisman voting behind runner-up A.J. McCarron (fifth-round pick) and winner Jameis Winston (first overall pick).Advertisement
NFL Draft's 2026 Mr. Irrelevant: Broncos select Buffalo LB Red Murdock with 257th pick
With the 257th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock. Murdock is the 51st Mr. Irrelevant, a title given to the final pick in each year’s draft.Murdock, 22, was a two-and-a-half-year starter for the Bulls. He holds the FBS record for forced fumbles with 17, and was a two-time first-team All-MAC player.Advertisement
Packers 2026 NFL Draft takeaways: How Brian Gutekunst filled biggest needs with his smallest class
This was a unique NFL Draft for Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst, his ninth in charge, since he didn’t have a first-round pick for the first time and made only six selections, his fewest by two picks since he became becoming Green Bay’s GM in 2018.Even with limited resources, Gutekunst addressed the Packers’ most pressing areas of need with his first four picks by adding a cornerback, nose tackle, edge rusher and versatile interior offensive lineman. His selections may not have...
Boston Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora after 10-17 start to season
The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora on Saturday, the team announced, as the team’s 17-1 win against the Baltimore Orioles wasn’t enough to dissuade the club from making massive changes after a 10-17 start.The Red Sox also parted ways with hitting coach Peter Fatse, bench coach Rámon Vazquez and third-base coach Kyle Hudson. Game-planning coach Jason Varitek has been reassigned to a new role within the organization.This story will be updated.
2026 NFL Draft's top undrafted free agents: Haynes King, Diego Pounds, others
Read more of The Athletic’s coverage from the 2026 NFL Draft: Round 1 grades | Rounds 2 & 3 grades | Day 3 updatesAs soon as the 2026 NFL Draft concluded, teams were free to sign undrafted free agents (UDFAs). Those players help fill out summer rosters for minicamps and training camps, but there usually are a few diamonds in the rough who can develop into impact players — Efton Chism III, Danny Striggow and Jahdae Walker were among the ’25 draft’s top UDFAs, and QB M...
Chicago Bears NFL Draft 2026 pick tracker: Grades, fits and scouting reports
The Chicago Bears entered the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23 with seven picks over the three-day draft.Their biggest needs were believed to be edge rusher, defensive tackle and offensive tackle. They addressed only one of those in the draft and not until their final pick, using a sixth-rounder on defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg.Advertisement
Bills 2026 NFL Draft takeaways: Defense gets help for new scheme
After yet another postseason disappointment in 2025, the Buffalo Bills set out to make some tangible changes heading into 2026. They’ve got a new head coach, a new defensive coordinator and defensive scheme, and their first draft class with all those changes is now in the books.For a second straight year, the Bills veered toward defense. The Bills used five of their seven picks on defense through the first five rounds, adding edge rusher T.J. Parker, cornerback Davison Igbinosun, inside lineback...
Cowboys 2026 NFL Draft takeaways: Did Dallas do enough to fix abysmal 2025 defense?
FRISCO, Texas — The game plan wasn’t difficult to understand.The Cowboys had one of the NFL’s best offenses and one of its worst defenses in 2025. Almost all of the offense remains. The defense was looking for a major overhaul. While that transformation isn’t complete, the Cowboys made significant steps in this year’s draft. New defensive coordinator Christian Parker was looking for versatile pieces at all three levels and it appears like they checked every box.Advertisement
Giants 2026 NFL Draft takeaways: ‘A bunch of Giants’ as NY adds major size, physicality
John Harbaugh takes his new team’s name seriously if you look at the New York Giants’ 2026 draft class.“A bunch of Giants, figuratively and literally,” the coach said after the team wrapped up Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.Big, physical and tough players who’d fit Harbaugh’s vision were the focus of this draft class as the team transitions under the new coach. That shift was evident from the team’s first draft selection at No. 5 overall in Arvell Reese and carried on throughout the remaining picks...
Lions 2026 NFL Draft takeaways: Detroit found the right need and culture fits
After a fourth-place finish and a free-agency period that mostly addressed depth signings, all eyes were on the 2026 NFL draft as an avenue for the Detroit Lions to improve.Typically, the Lions are wild cards. You can’t always bank on them to address obvious needs, because those needs must align with players they love. But after a year in which the organization fell short of its goals, you had to wonder if the Lions would change their approach.Advertisement
Raiders 2026 NFL Draft takeaways: Tons of talent, but enough help for Mendoza?
The Las Vegas Raiders were the focus of the 2026 NFL Draft. That comes with having the No. 1 pick, but added attention arrives when a player like Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza is your obvious selection.After taking the Indiana quarterback, the Raiders spent their remaining nine picks on more unsung players. Almost all their additions overcame some sort of adversity in their college careers, whether that be underrecruitment, transfer or injury. That’s representative of the character gene...
Baltimore Ravens NFL Draft 2026 pick tracker: Grades, fits and scouting reports
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Baltimore Ravens were active on all three days of the draft, but especially on Saturday, when they made a whopping eight selections. More on that below.The Ravens used their first of 11 picks on Penn State guard Vega Ioane at No. 14, adding a big and athletic guard who plays with good technique and a nasty demeanor. He should fit in well with a Ravens team that wants to set the tone with its running game. They followed that up by sel...
Bengals 2026 NFL Draft takeaways: Did the Bengals build a true contender?
The primary theme of the Bengals’ draft was established before a single pick was made.In trading the No. 10 pick for Dexter Lawrence, Cincinnati landed arguably the best defensive player in 2026 available to them this weekend. The decision by ownership to complete one of the most aggressive, out-of-character moves in franchise history set a tone for how this draft would be viewed.Advertisement
49ers 2026 NFL Draft takeaways: Most needs were addressed, but where was the value?
The San Francisco 49ers spent Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft plugging holes on their roster and Day 3 shopping for size and upside.Their first two picks on Saturday were trench players, Oklahoma defensive tackle Gracen Halton and Washington offensive lineman Carver Willis. Halton, one of the fastest players at his position, figures to be part of the interior defensive line rotation this season, while coach Kyle Shanahan said Willis would have a chance to compete for the starting left guard spot.Adv...
New England Patriots NFL Draft 2026 pick tracker: Grades, fits and scouting reports
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft.The New England Patriots entered the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23 with 11 picks over the three-day event, though several trades left them with nine.In the first round, they traded up from 31 to 28 to ensure they got Utah’s Caleb Lomu, the last of the likely first-round offensive tackles. They wanted to secure a bookend on their offensive line in front of Drake Maye for years to come after drafting left tackle Will Campbell a year ago.Advertiseme...
Los Angeles Chargers 2026 NFL Draft takeaways: Did they just fill every major need?
Thanks to some crafty maneuvering from general manager Joe Hortiz, the Los Angeles Chargers were able to attack their needs in the 2026 draft.Hortiz traded back in the second round. He traded out of the third round. He stockpiled picks on Day 3 and then chipped away at roster holes — speed at receiver, offensive tackle depth, a deep-field safety, a fifth interior defensive lineman and more.Advertisement
Korda equals record but Chevron lead cut to five
Korda equals record but Chevron lead cut to fiveImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Korda will return to the top of the world rankings with victory at the Chevron ChampionshipByMichael ShortBBC Sport Senior JournalistPublished4 minutes agoThe Chevron Championship, third round-16 N Korda (US); -11 P Tavatanakit (Tha); -10 P Bouchard (Fra), R Yin (Chi); -8 I Yoon (Kor)Selected others: -5 C Hull (Eng); -4 L Woad (Eng)Full leaderboardWorld number two Nelly Korda saw her lead at the LPGA Chevron...