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Best- and worst-case scenario for Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 NFL draft class during training camp

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HENDERSON, NEVADA - MAY 02: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Las Vegas Raiders looks to pass during the team's rookie minicamp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center on May 02, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Las Vegas Raiders’ rookies report to training camp on Thursday, meaning the Raiders’ 2026 NFL draft class will have its first chance to make a stamp on the roster soon. With that in mind, let’s dive into the best- and worst-case scenarios for each of Las Vegas’ 10 draft picks during training camp. Fernando Mendoza Best case: Win starting QB job While it seems like the coaching staff’s plan is for Kirk Cousins to begin the season as the starter, even Cousins has said that the best quarterback needs to be on the field. And let’s be honest, the “competition” is less about Cousins versus Mendoza and more about Mendoza battling himself. If the rookie proves that he’s ready to be thrown into th...

The Open at Birkdale proves the R&A may have a major issue at St Andrews and there’s only one solution

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Photo by Stuart Franklin/R&A/R&A via Getty Images There was some fantastic golf on display during The Open Championship throughout the week at Royal Birkdale. Ryan Fox was the last man standing as the New Zealander made a birdie on his final hole at The Open to secure his first major championship. There were a handful of players who could have won The Open down the stretch, with Cam Young sitting in the clubhouse with a great chance as well. Fox got the job done in the end at Royal Birkdale , though, finishing at 10-under par for The Open . Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP via Getty Images That score was probably exactly what the R&A would have wanted. However, there was a big issue that will have the R&A sweating ahead of the championship at St Andrews next year. The Open at Birkdale proves the R&A may have a major issue at St Andrews St Andrews will play host to The Open for the 31st time in 2027. The Home of Golf is arguably the most famous course on the planet. Howe...

2026 Training Camp: Cowboys updated 90-man roster by jersey number

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The Dallas Cowboys are mere days away from officially starting their journey towards a berth in the postseason. It's been two whole seasons since the org was able to play in the knockout round, and the team is hoping they made enough offseason adjustments to end the streak of failed attempts. Brian Schottenheimer's coaching staff has orchestrated the learning sessions, through 7-on-7, 9-on-9 and 11-on-11 drills . Now, with Christian Parker as the new defensive coordinator, the troops will accelerate the pace of things and truly begin to prepare for what matters. That prep will take place in Oxnard, CA starting July 27, and will include a live scrimmage (vs New Orleans) along with three exhibition games (@ Seahawks, @Cardinals, vs Saints ) before the roster is whittled down ahead of the season opener. Here's a look at the current 90-man offseason roster, sorted by jersey number, so fans can be familiar with name and face when practice reports start rolling in. No. 0 LB DeM...