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Wide receiver George Pickens has signed the Dallas Cowboys' franchise tag, meaning he will play for them at least for the 2026 season. He will earn about $27.3 million for that year unless he and the team agree on a longer contract before then. A trade is possible but not likely right now, and Pickens has some control over where he could go if traded.
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George Pickens signed the franchise tag with the Cowboys for the 2026 season.
The franchise tag guarantees him a $27.3 million salary for one year.
If not traded or signed to a new deal, he could be tagged again in 2027 for about $33 million or become a free agent.
Pickens wants a long-term deal but is unlikely to get one from Dallas until 2027 at the earliest.
A trade could happen if another team offers a good package, but it's not very likely.
Because he signed the tag, Pickens can refuse to sign a contract with any potential new team, which can stop a trade.
Missing minicamp or training camp would result in fines for Pickens, so he's expected to attend.
Past trades involving the Cowboys show deals can happen if the right offer is made.
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The Kansas City Chiefs traded cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams after McDuffie signed a large contract with the Rams. To fill the gap, the Chiefs picked Mansoor Delane from LSU with the No. 6 overall draft pick, and Delane hopes to have a long career with the team despite the Chiefs' past of trading or losing cornerbacks after their rookie contracts.
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The Chiefs traded Trent McDuffie to the Rams because they did not match the Rams’ four-year, $124 million contract for him.
McDuffie was a two-time All-Pro and a key player for the Chiefs since being drafted in 2022.
The Chiefs used the No. 6 pick in the draft to select Mansoor Delane, a cornerback from LSU.
Delane acknowledged the Chiefs’ history of not keeping cornerbacks long but wants to stay with the team.
Kansas City often develops defensive backs on rookie contracts but trades or lets them leave afterward, as seen with L'Jarius Sneed and Juan Thornhill.
Delane’s four-year rookie contract is worth about $42 million, making him one of the higher-paid rookies at his position.
Despite his high draft pick and contract, Delane might still face uncertainty about his long-term future with the Chiefs.
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At FIFA’s yearly meeting, FIFA President Gianni Infantino asked leaders from the Palestinian and Israeli football groups to shake hands. The Palestinian football chief, Jibril Rajoub, chose not to shake hands with the Israeli football leader and later explained his decision.
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FIFA held its annual congress where football leaders meet.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino invited delegates from Palestine and Israel to greet each other.
Jibril Rajoub is the president of the Palestinian Football Association.
Rajoub refused to shake hands with the Israeli Football Association representative.
Rajoub later gave reasons for not shaking hands.
The incident happened during an official football event.
The handshake refusal involved leaders from two national football associations.
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The article discusses three rookies—Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, and Carson Beck—who were recently drafted as quarterbacks by NFL teams. It predicts how many games each player might start in the 2026 season, based on their current situations and the teams’ plans.
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Fernando Mendoza was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders and is expected to start the most games in 2026.
Ty Simpson was taken by the Los Angeles Rams and will likely only start if the main quarterback, Matthew Stafford, is injured or unavailable.
Carson Beck was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals and might start some games, but his future depends on the team’s next draft choices.
The Rams may give Simpson one game late in the season if they secure a playoff spot early.
Mendoza is considered the team's future, while Beck’s position is less secure due to the Cardinals possibly drafting another quarterback soon.
Currently, the Cardinals’ starting quarterback is Jacoby Brissett, while the Raiders have Kirk Cousins as their starter.
Predictions for 2026 game starts: Mendoza 15, Beck 12, Simpson 1.
The careers of these three rookies will likely be compared and linked together throughout their playing years.
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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers talked about former coach John Harbaugh’s tough practice schedule and praised new coach Jesse Minter for bringing a fresh and calm energy to the team. Flowers said Harbaugh always prepared the team well but suggested the heavy practice load might have caused injuries.
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Zay Flowers appeared on a podcast and talked about the Ravens’ practice routine under former coach John Harbaugh.
Flowers said practices often involved full pads and 1-on-1 drills even late in the season, which he thinks led to many injuries.
The NFL’s current rules limit the number of padded practices allowed each season.
Harbaugh was head coach of the Ravens for 18 years before being fired in January after an 8-9 season.
Jesse Minter was hired as the new head coach after working as the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers.
Flowers praised Minter for having a confident but calm style and bringing new energy to the team.
The Ravens had strong regular seasons recently but have struggled to win in the playoffs.
Flowers was drafted 22nd overall by the Ravens in 2023 and has played under both coaches.
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Dyson Daniels of the Atlanta Hawks and Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks got into a fight during a playoff game that the Hawks lost badly. Both players were ejected from the game, and fines are expected. The Hawks’ season ended with this loss while the Knicks move on to their next game.
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The Hawks lost Game 6 of the playoffs to the Knicks by a score of 140-89.
Daniels and Robinson had an on-court fight before halftime, causing a delay.
Both players received technical fouls and were ejected from the game.
Daniels said the conflict started because Robinson hit him with elbows during free throws.
Emotions were high during the playoffs, leading to multiple on-court altercations among teams.
The NBA often fines players for such incidents, and Daniels and Robinson may be fined soon.
The Hawks are out of the playoffs, while the Knicks continue to their next series.
Other playoff tensions have included players like Nikola Jokic and Devin Booker facing fines.
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Barcelona is close to winning the La Liga soccer title again this weekend if it keeps winning and Real Madrid loses or draws. Barcelona leads by 11 points with five games left, and a win at Osasuna combined with a Madrid loss at Espanyol would secure the championship.
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Barcelona leads Real Madrid by 11 points in La Liga with five games left.
If Barcelona wins at Osasuna and Real Madrid does not win at Espanyol, Barcelona clinches the title this weekend.
Barcelona has won nine league games in a row this season.
Osasuna has only lost twice at home this season and has not lost in 10 straight home games.
Real Madrid has won just one of their last six games in all competitions.
Barcelona’s coach Hansi Flick is close to winning a third major title with the team.
Key Barcelona player Lamine Yamal is injured and out for the season, but winger Raphinha has returned from injury.
Barcelona’s Fermin Lopez has scored 13 goals and made 16 assists this season.
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The Las Vegas Raiders are focusing on building their team around rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza. While Mendoza develops, the Raiders plan to draft a top wide receiver in the 2027 NFL Draft to support his future success.
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Fernando Mendoza is a rookie quarterback from Indiana who won the Heisman Award.
The Raiders do not expect immediate wins with Mendoza and may have him learn behind another quarterback.
The team hopes to select a leading wide receiver in the 2027 NFL Draft to help Mendoza.
In 2025, the Raiders drafted a running back named Ashton Jeanty.
Mendoza was the Raiders’ pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
ESPN analyst Jordan Reid mentioned wide receiver Cam Coleman as a strong 2027 draft candidate.
The Raiders play in the AFC West, a tough division to compete in right away.
Drafting a top wide receiver in 2027 is part of the Raiders’ plan to build a strong offense around Mendoza.
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A small plane flew over Fenway Park with a banner asking the Red Sox owner, Henry, to sell the team. This happened while the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros were warming up before a game.
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The banner was flown by a small plane.
It asked the Red Sox owner, Henry, to sell the team.
The event happened at Fenway Park.
The Red Sox and Houston Astros were taking batting practice at the time.
The banner was visible during the teams’ pre-game activities.
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Aaron Judge, a player for the New York Yankees, wore special Nike cleats that showed pictures of his pet dachshunds, Penny and Gus. These cleats were custom-made for him.
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Aaron Judge is a player for the New York Yankees baseball team.
He wore Nike cleats that were custom-designed for him.
The cleats had logos featuring his two pet dogs.
His dogs are dachshunds named Penny and Gus.
This design choice highlights his personal connection to his pets.
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Max Verstappen said that Red Bull's new upgrades for their car have reduced the difference in speed between them and the top racing teams at the Miami Grand Prix. He believes this improvement helps them compete better in the race.
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Max Verstappen is a Formula 1 driver for the Red Bull team.
Red Bull introduced new upgrades to their car for the Miami Grand Prix.
Verstappen said these changes have cut the performance gap to the leading teams by half.
This implies Red Bull's car is now closer in speed and competitiveness to the best cars on the track.
The Miami Grand Prix is a recent or upcoming Formula 1 race event.
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Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs' star quarterback, tore two knee ligaments in Week 15 and had surgery. Recent updates from the team's general manager say Mahomes is working hard in rehab and might be ready to play at the start of the 2026 NFL season.
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The Kansas City Chiefs had a 6–11 record and missed the playoffs for the first time in over ten years.
Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL and LCL in Week 15, ending his 2025 season.
Mahomes had surgery soon after the injury and began rehab quickly.
Chiefs' general manager Brett Veach said Mahomes is ahead of schedule in his recovery and attends rehab daily.
Mahomes often travels with team medical staff to keep up with his rehab plan.
Normally, recovery from these knee injuries takes 9 to 12 months.
There is now a chance Mahomes could start playing again by Week 1 of the 2026 season.
The Chiefs have added other players like Justin Fields and Kenneth Walker to strengthen their team.
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Mansoor Delane, a former LSU cornerback, was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs as the sixth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Delane grew up a fan of the Raiders but changed his allegiance after being selected by the Chiefs, who traded up to secure him due to their need to replace key cornerbacks.
Key Facts
The Kansas City Chiefs traded from the No. 9 to the No. 6 pick to draft Mansoor Delane in the first round.
Delane grew up supporting the Raiders but now supports the Chiefs.
The Chiefs lost two top cornerbacks, Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, to the Los Angeles Rams.
Chiefs’ general manager Brett Veach said Delane was a top-five player on their draft board.
Delane was a unanimous All-American last year at LSU with strong defensive stats and no penalties.
Delane allowed only seven first downs in coverage last season, one of the best marks among top cornerbacks.
Analysts compare Delane to McDuffie, who had a successful four-year run with the Chiefs.
Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes has a strong winning record against the Raiders, showing the Chiefs' dominance over Delane’s former favorite team.
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The Denver Nuggets, led by star player Nikola Jokic, were eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jokic admitted the team is far from being a championship contender and took responsibility for the loss, while defending head coach David Adelman.
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The Denver Nuggets lost in Game 6 of the first playoff round to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Nikola Jokic had solid overall stats but struggled with 3-point shooting, making only 19.4%.
The Nuggets had hoped to compete for the championship this season but fell short.
Jokic said the team is far from championship level and joked about the consequences if they played in Serbia.
The Nuggets fired their previous coach, Michael Malone, before the end of the season.
David Adelman was the head coach for Denver’s playoff run, which ended in the first round.
Jokic defended Adelman, saying the team’s errors caused the loss, not the coach.
The Minnesota Timberwolves will face the San Antonio Spurs in the next playoff round.
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The Green Bay Packers made notable moves last offseason by acquiring star pass rusher Micah Parsons but have faced key losses in defense and coaching this offseason. Some NFL executives express concern about the team's defense and overall competitiveness in the NFC North division.
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The Packers traded for All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys last August.
Parsons tore his ACL in December 2025, and the team lost their final five games after his injury.
Green Bay lost defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley and player personnel VP Jon-Eric Sullivan to the Miami Dolphins this offseason.
Several defensive players left the team in free agency, raising concerns about the Packers’ defense, especially at cornerback.
Packers made six picks in the 2026 NFL Draft but had no first-round pick due to the Parsons trade.
Their first draft pick was Brandon Cisse, a cornerback from South Carolina, chosen in the second round.
NFL executives describe the Packers’ defense as uncertain while other NFC North teams like Chicago and Minnesota appear to be improving.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and quarterback Jordan Love face pressure to help the team succeed in 2026.
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The Kansas City Chiefs missed the playoffs last season, leading to questions about tight end Travis Kelce’s future. After the final game, Kelce told the team he wasn’t ready to retire and later signed a three-year contract extension to continue playing with the Chiefs.
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The Chiefs missed the playoffs for the first time in 10 years last season.
There was speculation that Kelce might retire after the season.
Kelce told the team right after the last game he planned to keep playing.
Kelce wants to support quarterback Patrick Mahomes during his recovery from an ACL injury.
Kelce signed a three-year contract extension with the Chiefs.
He has played his entire career with the Kansas City Chiefs since 2013.
Last season, Kelce had 76 catches, 851 yards, and five touchdowns.
Kelce made the Pro Bowl for the 11th year in a row.
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Jordyn Tyson, a wide receiver with a strong college record but injured history, was picked eighth overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Saints believe his talent and recent workouts show he is ready to contribute to the team despite past injuries.
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Jordyn Tyson played college football at Arizona State and had a history of serious injuries, including knee and collarbone injuries.
Tyson had strong performance stats before injuries, with over 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2024.
The New Orleans Saints selected Tyson eighth overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Saints head coach Kellen Moore was confident in Tyson’s abilities and impressed by his game film.
Tyson missed some draft events due to a hamstring injury but impressed in a private workout.
An NFL executive compared Tyson’s potential and toughness to Christian Watson of the Green Bay Packers.
Tyson is expected to work alongside Chris Olave and help develop the Saints’ young quarterback, Tyler Shough.
Coach Moore has a history of creating strong offenses and aims to improve the Saints’ attack.
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The Boston Celtics lost a key playoff game against the Philadelphia 76ers, partly because they relied too much on three-point shots. Carmelo Anthony said that the Celtics "live and die" by three-pointers, which is risky when those shots do not go in. Other teams like the New York Knicks use a more varied offensive strategy, and the Celtics may need to change their approach to win future games.
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The Celtics lost 106-93 to the 76ers in a playoff game and missed two chances to eliminate Philadelphia.
The 76ers shot 44% and the Celtics 42%, with similar stats in rebounds and turnovers.
Carmelo Anthony said the Celtics depend heavily on three-point shots, which is a risky strategy if they miss many.
The Celtics attempted many three-pointers but made only 23 out of 80 in their last two playoff losses.
Boston’s top shooter, Jayson Tatum, made 10 out of 25 three-point attempts in those two games.
Other players like Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, and Jaylen Brown also missed many three-point shots.
Teams like the New York Knicks use different scoring methods, including fast breaks and inside shots, to beat their opponents.
The Celtics may need to change their game plan to advance further in the playoffs.
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Paige Bueckers, a top basketball player for the Dallas Wings, lost a friendly rock-paper-scissors bet to a fan and gave the fan her shoes as promised. The Wings won a preseason game against the Indiana Fever, with Bueckers scoring 20 points.
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Paige Bueckers was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings.
Bueckers won Rookie of the Year and earned All-Star and All-WNBA honors in her first season.
The Dallas Wings finished last in the league in 2025 with a 10-34 record.
The Wings beat the Indiana Fever 95-80 in a preseason game where Bueckers scored 20 points.
Before the game, Bueckers played rock-paper-scissors with a fan and lost, so she gave the fan her shoes.
The Wings drafted Azzi Fudd, Bueckers’ former college teammate, with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 draft.
Dallas’ new head coach is Jose Fernandez, and the team hopes to improve in the upcoming season starting May 8.
The Wings will open their 2026 regular season against Indiana on May 9, televised on ABC.
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Caitlin Clark joined the Indiana Fever in 2024 as the top pick in the WNBA draft. Since then, the team's value increased by 522%, making it the third most valuable WNBA franchise in 2026.
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Caitlin Clark was the number one overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever.
Clark had a historic Rookie of the Year season with high TV and game attendance.
The Fever’s valuation rose from $90 million in 2024 to $560 million in 2026.
The Fever is now the third most valuable team in the WNBA, behind the Golden State Valkyries ($850 million) and New York Liberty ($600 million).
Clark’s 2025 season was limited to 13 games due to injuries.
In a 2026 preseason game, Clark scored 21 points in 16 minutes, showing a strong comeback.
The Fever’s 2026 regular season starts with a game against the Dallas Wings.
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