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After IOL signings, it’s shaping up to be a defensive front 7 pick first for Bills

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 24: Brandon Beane of the Buffalo Bills speaks to the media during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 24, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Buffalo Bills signed two interior offensive linemen with starting experience last week, bringing Austin Corbett and Lloyd Cushenberry into a room that retained starting center Connor McGovern to a four-year, $52 million contract before the start of free agency in March. If the Buffalo free agency/draft trend holds and is proven to be a Brandon Beane strategy and not a Sean McDermott strategy, Bills Mafia should probably turn their attention on first or second-round prospects in the defensive front seven. The Bills came into the offseason with needs at wide receiver, interior offensive line, edge rusher, defensive line, linebacker, and safety (order them how you like) apart from more niche needs like punter, backup quarterbac...

Lakers star Luka Doncic won't play in tonight's game vs. Wizards. Here's why

Luka Dončić will be unavailable for the Los Angeles Lakers ' game against the Washington Wizards Monday, March 30, after the NBA suspended the MVP candidate one game for accumulating too many technical fouls this season. "He's disappointed,” said Lakers coach JJ Redick following Sunday's practice, according to reports. “(Dončić) wants to be there for his teammates. ... We're gonna need everybody tomorrow.” The Lakers enter Monday’s game having won 11 of their last 12 games. Los Angeles sits third in the Western Conference standings with a 48-26 overall record. Dončić received his 16th technical foul of the season on March 27, during a game in which he led the Lakers to a 116-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena. Dončić was seen pushing Nets forward Ziaire Williams, who then retaliated by swinging his arm back and hitting Dončić in the face. Williams received his fourth technical foul of the season and was not suspended. NBA rules indicate...

How to watch Sweden vs Poland live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

Sweden host Poland in Stockholm on Tuesday with qualification for the 2026 men's World Cup on the line. MORE — UEFA World Cup playoffs schedule Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres scored a hat trick for Sweden as they beat Ukraine 3-1 last Thursday to host one of the four playoff finals in the UEFA region. The equation is very simple for Sweden: win at home against Poland and they are heading to the World Cup for the first time since 2018 when they reached the quarterfinals. New head coach Graham Potter has only been in charge for three games but qualifying Sweden for the World Cup would be a huge achievement. Poland are also relying on their giant center forward and national icon, Robert Lewandowski, to propel them to a third-straight World Cup. The Poles were made to work extremely hard for their semifinal win against Albania in Warsaw last week as they trailed but Lewandowski and Zielinski scored in the second half to set up this final. For live updates and highlights throughout...

Barcelona fully informed about the transfer situation of 23-year-old Bundesliga forward

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Barcelona fully informed about the transfer situation of 23-year-old Bundesliga forward FC Barcelona are prioritising the signing of a new centre-forward in the summer transfer window. With Robert Lewandowski’s future still undecided and Ferran Torres’ form declining, a new No. 9 has become a necessary addition for the Blaugrana . Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez, thus, has emerged as a priority target for Barcelona. However, a move for the Argentine will be anything but easy as Los Rojiblancos do not wish to sell him to a direct rival . As such, Deco & co. need to keep an eye out for alternatives, one of whom happens to be TSG 1899 Hoffenheim forward Fisnik Asllani. Barcelona keeping close tabs Indeed, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany , Barcelona are one of the clubs closely monitoring Asllani heading into the summer. Indeed, the La Liga champions are fully informed about the 23-year-old Kosovo international’s contract situation and release c...

“It means a lot” Arsenal man speaks after heroics for his country

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“It means a lot” Arsenal man speaks after heroics for his country Viktor Gyokeres scored a hat-trick for Sweden last night , and he expressed his delight at contributing significantly to his country’s campaign as they aim to qualify for the next World Cup. The Swedes are now preparing for their final qualifying playoff game, with Gyokeres expected to play a key role, particularly with Alexander Isak sidelined. Arsenal will be hoping he returns fit and avoids any injury before the international window closes, while also taking pride in his recent performances. The striker has returned to scoring for his country after a long dry spell, and his confidence appears to have grown. Following the game, he said to Standard Sport : “It means a lot. Of course, it was an extremely important match for us and that we manage to win this match is very important.” Gyokeres’ International Form Gyokeres is widely regarded as one of the world’s top strikers and will be keen to continue finding the...

Arthur Fils matches Richard Gasquet’s record after comeback win at Miami Open

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Photo by DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images Arthur Fils pulled off a dramatic win over Tommy Paul in the Miami Open quarter-finals, saving four match points before closing out the match. The Frenchman was 2-6 down in the final set tiebreak and staring at his fifth straight Masters 1000 quarter-final exit. But he turned it around by winning six points in a row to take the match 6-7, 7-6, 7-6. Fils has been impressive since coming back from injury and will now face Jiri Lehecka in the semi-finals. At just 21, he continues to show why so many are excited about his future. He even matched a milestone previously set by Richard Gasquet. At 21 years old, Fils has already reached two Masters semi-finals before turning 22 – one more than any of France’s other top players managed at that age. Arthur Fils draws parallels to Richard Gasquet following Miami Open breakthrough Photo by Julian Avram/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Arthur Fils is starting to look like the best bet to disr...

FanDuel Expands Home Run Betting Features in Time for Opening Day

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here . FanDuel is living up to its self-proclaimed “Home of the Home Run” moniker with multiple new markets on offer entering the new MLB season.  Key Takeaways FanDuel launches free-to-play Daily Dinger game. Bettors can wager on the exit velocity of home runs. The online sportsbook also upgraded with a multi-homer grid and a new “actionable” interface. The online sportsbook announced on Wednesday three new products designed around long-ball betting just in time for the 2026 season opener between the New York Yankees and San Fracisco Giants. The free Daily Dinger game allows users to select one player each day to hit a homer, earning a profit boost token for the next day if that player goes yard. Bettors can also also wager on home runs with an exit velocity of 110+ mph with Lazer markets. FanDuel is also implementing a dynamic multi-homer grid across the day’s games. HAPPY MLB OPENIN...

Argentina roster for March 2026: Messi makes squad list for hastily arranged Mauritania, Zambia friendlies

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Argentina roster for March 2026: Messi makes squad list for hastily arranged Mauritania, Zambia friendlies originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Argentina will have a March international break after all, as they get set to face Mauritania and Zambia in a pair of hastily arranged friendlies. The defending World Cup and Copa America champions were meant to play in the Finalissima this month against Spain, but hostilities in the Middle East scuppered the trophy match that was meant to be held in Qatar. With no solution found for a rearranged date and venue that both national teams could agree upon, the game was cancelled and the federations left to fend for themselves in the final international break before World Cup rosters are announced in late May and early June. Argentina scrambled to arrange a match against Guatemala on home soil, but that game was nixed by FIFA due to regulations barring teams from playing gam...

Sutton sign defender Byron from Worthing

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National League side Sutton United have signed defender Toby Byron from Worthing on a permanent basis. The 25-year-old joins after making 29 appearances in the National League South for the Rebels this season. Byron returns to Sutton following a brief stint in the club's academy, going on to appear twice for the first-team in the Surrey Senior Cup, and he has also had spells playing in Greece and France. "It feels great. It's been a few years ago since I was here, but I'm back, older, and I'm ready to get going," Byron told the club website. from https://ift.tt/DeV3hgf

RBS women win to boost top four chances

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RBS women win to boost top four chances Altach slip-up pounced on with 4-2 success   FC Red Bull Salzburg Women 4-2 SpG Südburgenland/TSV Hartberg; (H/T: 4-1). Goals: Grünwald (3.), Kobler (18.), Orkic (26. pen), Grabovac (37.) - Dorn (9.), Sipos (89.) Our women got the win they needed - and in style! Against ADMIRAL Bundesliga basement-club SpG Südburgenland/TSV Hartberg , our team left no doubt, especially in the first 45 minutes, securing a 4-2 victory and keeping alive their hopes of making the championship group. Their first three points of 2026 were somewhat marred by an injury to Sara Grabovac. Match summary The match got off to a flying start: Sara Grabovac burst into the penalty area and forced an early save from goalkeeper Schvirjan – but the visiting keeper was powerless against Julia Grünwald's follow-up shot (3'). Although Südburgenland striker Dorn quickly equalized (9'), tapping in a Sipos cross, our team would subsequently capitalise on their majorit...

Giants simply cannot pass on chance to have NFL's most dynamic backfield

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Giants simply cannot pass on chance to have NFL's most dynamic backfield originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New York Giants could go in several different directions with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, one option, if it exists, should be a slam-dunk selection for general manager Joe Schoen.  That option would be Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, arguably the most exciting player in this year's class. Love was not connected to the Giants much in the early pre-draft process, but many recent mocks have him going there, such as this one from Chad Reuter of NFL.com . "It's still possible John Harbaugh goes for a defensive back like  Caleb Downs , mirroring his selections while in Baltimore. An explosive playmaker like Love might be too good to pass up, though, as defenses will need to stay in their gaps on run plays and securely tackle in the open field to prevent...

Cowboys post-free agency 7-round mock draft

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Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Phillip Daniels (70) blocks Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. (4) during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images With the large portion of free agency in the books, most of the attention is turning toward the NFL draft. While we can expect a few signings and possible a few trades to trickle in over the next few weeks, most teams are now focused on drafting. After a rare busy week from the Dallas Cowboys in week one of free agency, the front office is hoping to fill holes heading into the draft so the team can take the “best player available” approach. For the most part, the front office has done a nice job of that. Trading for Rashan Gary gave the Cowboys a high-floor player at the edge position that should immediately upgrade their run defense and be a nice complemen...

How many brackets were busted after TCU's upset win over Ohio State

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How many brackets were busted after TCU's upset win over Ohio State originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . TCU delivered the first true bracket-busting moment of the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament Thursday, knocking off Ohio State 66-64 in an East Region first-round matchup. The 9-seeded Horned Frogs entered as slight underdogs against the 8-seeded Buckeyes, but quickly flipped expectations. TCU controlled the tempo early, building a double-digit lead in the first half and going up by as many as 15 points. Ohio State responded with a second-half surge, briefly taking the lead and appearing to validate the 67% of brackets that had picked the Buckeyes to advance.  Instead, TCU was stronger down the stretch. Coach Jamie Dixon’s group executed in the final two minutes with great defense and composed offensive possessions to close out the two-point victory.  DOWN GOES OHIO STATE Only 33% of brackets ...

5-star SF Christian Collins commits to USC

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Christian Collins , a five-star small forward in the 2026 class, has committed to USC , he announced. The 6-foot-8 senior out of St. John Bosco (CA) ultimately chose the Trojans over Kentucky and Louisville, but also received offers from Tennessee, Oregon, UCLA, and others. Collins is ranked as the No. 3 overall player in the 2026 class, according to the Rivals Top-150 . He’s also the No. 2 ranked small forward and the No. 1 player in California. Collins becomes USC’s third commitment in the cycle, joining four-star twin 7-footers Adonis Ratliff (No. 19 NATL) and Darius Ratliff (No. 23 NATL). More on Collins Rivals’ National Recruiting Analyst Jamie Shaw had the following to say about Collins’ game and development: Watching Christian Collins play, he has always had the coveted positional size and length, which pair well with his mixture of fluid and explosive athleticism. He has been intriguing throughout this process, consistently showing high-level flashes, but also...

Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson spotted training in new sport this off-season

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Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Lamar Jackson may not be on the football field right now, but he is still putting in the work, just in a very different arena. The Baltimore Ravens quarterback has been spotted training in boxing during the off-season, sharing footage of himself hitting pads with trainer Dawson Saint Jour. It seems to be a new feature in the two-time MVP’s routine after a season where fitness became a talking point following some setbacks. Jackson now appears to be exploring new ways to stay sharp ahead of the next campaign. Lamar Jackson shares intense boxing workout Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Jackson posted a clip of his session on Instagram, showing him working through combinations while being pushed by his trainer. “This man had me do this after combos nun stop (laughing emojis)” “I’m mot——- tired coach,” he wrote. The workout highlights a different side to his preparation, with boxing offering both conditioning and coordination benefits th...

Titans bring back RB Julius Chestnut

The Titans have held onto another one of their own free agents. Running back Julius Chestnut has agreed to re-sign with the team. It is a one-year deal and no other terms have been announced. Chestnut initially signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and has remained with the team for the last four seasons. He played in nine games over his first two seasons and has played in every game for Tennessee the last two years. Chestnut has seen most of his playing time on special teams while with the Titans and has only played 160 offensive snaps. He has 42 carries for 154 yards in that action and has also been credited with 19 tackles while averaging 24.3 yards on kickoff returns. from https://ift.tt/UQNJkEf

Penguins injury update: Lizotte to be re-evaluated in four weeks

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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 14: Clayton Keller #9 of the Utah Mammoth skates with the puck while Blake Lizotte #46 of the Pittsburgh Penguins defends during the first period at Delta Center on March 14, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Hunter Dyke/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty Images The Penguins will have their depth tested, celebrated fourth line center Blake Lizotte will be out of the lineup for a while, reportedly to be re-evaluated in four weeks due to an undisclosed upper body injury. UPDATE: Forward Blake Lizotte will be re-evaluated in 4 weeks. https://t.co/cTSJxfJVt3 — Penguins PR (@PenguinsPR) March 17, 2026 Should Lizotte stick to that timeline, he would miss the rest of the regular season that ends on April 14th. Injury situations have been fluid, with Justin Brazeau recently turning a ‘week-to-week’ injury into a nine day absence from the lineup. Back in January, Erik Karlsson returned to the lineup a bit quicker than the initial prognosis of h...

Braves reporter sounds alarm on Chris Sale, Spencer Strider, Reynaldo Lopez in Spring Training

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Braves reporter sounds alarm on Chris Sale, Spencer Strider, Reynaldo Lopez in Spring Training originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Atlanta Braves have struggled to keep their pitchers healthy, and it has become a major area of concern over the past year. The issues in 2025 were so severe that former pitching coach Rick Kranitz’s job came under scrutiny. “With that said, the Braves cannot be successful in 2026 without fixing whatever problems they have with keeping their pitchers healthy. The organizational depth clearly isn't built to withstand the rash of injuries that has hit Atlanta's rotation the past few seasons, and at the end of the day Kranitz may not be built for it either,” HTHB’s Chase Owens wrote. After hiring Walt Weiss as manager, the Braves made it a priority to bring in top-tier, younger coaching talent. They added Jeremy Hefner as the new pitching coach. “Braves hired Jeremy Hefner...

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