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Texans QB CJ Stroud on Chiefs 2024 NFL draft pick Xavier Worthy: 'AFC just got harder'

The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs just added another offensive playmaker to Patrick Mahomes' arsenal.

Take a look inside the Patriots war room as they drafted QB Drake Maye

Everyone got a chance to speak to the new QB from the head coach to the de facto GM to the owner.

Report: 49ers likely to trade Deebo Samuel

The 49ers don't need to trade one of Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel this offseason. However, in the aftermath of the team selecting Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall with the 31st overall pick in this year's draft, Mike Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle is reporting…

Ohio State players drafted 2024: Full list of NFL Draft picks, including Marvin Harrison Jr., Cade Stover

The Buckeyes are likely going to have a quieter draft class than recent years.

Caleb Williams broke record that Caitlin Clark held for 12 days

Chicago Bears fans are showing their love for new QB Caleb Williams via their wallets.

49ers drafting a WR in first round may have sealed the fate of one of two players

After all the speculation and rumors about what the 49ers would do in the first round of the NFL Draft, we know now what the future may look like.

Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid: the hidden details behind a possible agreement

NFL Draft 2024: Detroit Lions should target these prospects on Day 2

A look at three prospects the Detroit Lions should target in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday night.

LIV Golf: Anthony Kim cleverly claps back at social media troll with hilarity

Kim gained attention on social media as he owned a LIV Golf troll with niceties with a sly response.

Notable People who died in 2024

Minnesota Vikings explain quarterback decision

The Minnesota Vikings found themselves in need of a new quarterback after the departure of Kirk Cousins during the offseason, and the team made a pretty significant move to select a new quarterback, trading up one spot in the draft to select Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy. And the Vikings explained the decision to trade up after the draft. The decision to trade up one spot to select J.J. McCarthy ultimately cost the Vikings a...

Kirk Cousins not happy with Atlanta Falcons

Kirk Cousins has only been an official member of the Atlanta Falcons for a few weeks, but it sounds like he’s already pretty frustrated and unhappy with the team. After signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year contract just last month, the Atlanta Falcons decided to select rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday night. And it sounds like Cousins was not happy with the move. Cousins’ agent, Mike...

Former Patriots OL Korey Cunningham dead at 28

He spent two years with the Patriots in 2019 and 2020.

2024 NFL Draft: Here's why the Bills helped the Chiefs land the fastest player in combine history

The Bills let their biggest rivals move up the board for Xavier Worthy

Where Hulkenberg’s wrong-righting Audi F1 move leaves the driver market

OPINION: Formula 1’s 2025 driver market has twisted again with the news that Nico Hulkenberg will swap Haas for Audi next year. That has implications for both established drivers and a pair looking to break through from Formula 2, but also rights a wrong for Hulkenberg. Here’s how

Teams expect Sainz's F1 China qualifying incident to be cleared up

Ferrari and Aston Martin are expecting the FIA to tidy up its Formula 1 sporting regulations for 2025 following a protest in Chinese Grand Prix qualifying.

Kansas City Chiefs mock draft: What rookies could join Xavier Worthy in Rounds 2-7?

The Chiefs have already made their first selection in the NFL Draft in Texas wide receiver Xavier Worth. But, there are still lots of draft picks to be made.

ESPN reporter stars during NFL Draft coverage

It’s around the 17th or 18th pick of the NFL Draft that, without a team to root for or rooting interest in where certain players land, you realize the draft is not an interesting television product. It’s ironic given the truly bonkers amount of time dedicated to what happens across these three days, but when you finally get there, you quickly realize that it’s so much sizzle for so little steak. That’s not ESPN’s fault. The NFL Draft was not...

Sean Payton explains why Broncos didn't trade back, Raiders factored in

The Denver Broncos did not trade back in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, as many had speculated they should. Head coach Sean Payton explains that decision.

Nico Rosberg’s ‘too early’ warning over possible Lewis Hamilton Mercedes replacement

"Timing wise it's really too early for him, and especially too early for Toto..."

NFL Draft winners & losers 2024: Bears, Chargers make right Round 1 picks, Falcons puzzle with QB plan

A look at the winners and losers from the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

MotoGP Spanish GP: Alex Marquez leads Gresini 1-2 in FP1

Alex Marquez led a Gresini 1-2 in opening practice for the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix, though he was the only rider to run fresh soft tyres for a time attack.

Jon Rahm and other LIV golfers can play for Europe in the 2025 Ryder Cup … with conditions

LONDON — Blame Rory McIlroy. In the immediate aftermath of two-time major champion Jon Rahm’s decision to join the LIV Golf League, the Northern Irishman wasted no time in expressing his fear that the Spaniard would therefore miss out on a fourth Ryder Cup start for Europe in 2025. “The European Tour is going to have to rewrite the rules for Ryder ...

Rich Eisen calls out NFL GM

Chris Ballard and Rich Eisen laughed hysterically about the prospect of six quarterbacks going before the Indianapolis Colts made their first-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. They were so convinced that it wasn’t going to happen that Eisen asked Ballard to put on his punditry hat and make a prediction. Ballard’s not in the quarterback market, obviously having taken care of that prospect with the selection of Anthony Richardson a season...

Exclusive: F1 defers decision over points system tweaks

Formula 1 teams have deferred a decision on a change to the points structure until later this year, Autosport has learned.

Jurgen Klopp praises his potential successor Arne Slot

Outgoing Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp praises his potential successor Arne Slot, and describes the Reds managerial position as the 'best job in the world'

Brandon Aiyuk sent four-word text to 49ers GM, HC following first-round draft pick

Few NFL stars have been involved in as many trade rumors in recent weeks as Brandon Aiyuk has.

The 25 best Major League Baseball play-by-play broadcasters

Many greats will be left out — sorry to Marty Brennaman or Milo Hamilton. We gave it a go and included some of the game's more modern-day talent mixed with the all-time legends. Here we go, listed alphabetically.

From the next Messi to a fading star: Ansu Fati's descent into the depths of football

Stephen A. Smith: Lakers Need To 'Get Rid Of' D'Angelo Russell - He's A 'Disgrace'

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith ripped Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell to shreds on Friday's edition of "First Take." When discussing the Lakers' loss to the Nuggets, Smith roasted Russell for failing to score a single point in Game 3. It's not like Russell was benched. He was on the floor ...

Arsenal transfer target Martin Zubimendi issues verdict on Gunners interest

Arsenal transfer target Martin Zubimendi issues verdict on Gunners interest - The Gunners are ready to move on to other targets

Stunning triple Ratcliffe deal to kickstart new Man Utd era with £130m trio wanted

Man Utd part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to greenlight a triple swoop worth £130million this summer, according to reports

Newey set to leave Red Bull F1 team

Legendary designer Adrian Newey is set to leave the Red Bull Formula 1 team, Autosport has learned.

What happened to Dutch footballing legend Frank Rijkaard?

Caleb Williams revealed a Chicago-themed shirt under his NFL Draft night suit after Bears pick

With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears surprised no one by selecting USC quarterback Caleb Williams. After he heard his name called, Williams discussed some of the most original elements of

Bill Belichick wows in television debut

The Patriots’ pick is in… and Bill Belichick doesn’t like it! In a surreal moment for anybody who watched the dour head coach snort into microphones for 24 years, Belichick sat behind the analyst’s desk Thursday for the NFL Draft. Dressed in a midnight blue sports coat and sharp pink tie (with a pink pocket square to match), the 8-time Super Bowl champ looked comically out of place next to Pat McAfee’s crew. Something we may get used to with...

Why Nico Hülkenberg is joining Sauber, and what it means for the rest of the F1 grid

A much anticipated move came to fruition on Friday. Here’s what it could do to the rest of the grid

Patriots reportedly tried to trade for 49ers WR before the draft

New England reached out to San Francisco about their star wideout.

Ryan Day Didn't Hold Back Opinion About J.J. McCarthy

J.J. McCarthy is one of only two quarterbacks in the last decade and change to beat the Ohio State Buckeyes and the only one in that span to do so multiple times. But Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day - despite having been on the losing end of all of those games - had nothing but praise for him this ...

Cowboys trade back, send No. 24 to Detroit Lions in lopsided haul

The wait will have to be a little bit longer for Cowboys fans waiting for a big offseason splash. Dallas, watching a first round of the 2024 NFL draft have the first 14 picks going on offense, had plenty of choices but instead they decided to move back in the…

NFL Draft trades tracker 2024: Full details on every deal to move up, down in Rounds 1-3

There have already been some trades into the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but how many more will we see on draft day? We'll be keeping track throughout the draft.

2024 NFL Draft: Home runs and head-scratchers from Round 1 as former NFL GM breaks down best, worst selections

From the solid picks, to the questionable selections, a rundown of the first round

Binder “had my bike back” in Jerez MotoGP practice breakthrough

KTM’s Brad Binder says he “had my bike back” after making a breakthrough with set-up on Friday at the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix.

College teammate was key in Broncos drafting Bo Nix

The Denver Broncos leaned on a player they took in the seventh round last year to aid in their pursuit of Oregon quarterback Bo Nix.

A look at how the first round of the NFL Draft went for the NFC North

Here's a look at how the NFC North stacked up on the first day of the NFL Draft.

Bills trade with Chiefs, explained: Why Buffalo helped rival add Tyreek Hill speed with Xavier Worthy pick

The fastest player in the 2024 NFL Draft is headed to Kansas City to catch passes from Patrick Mahomes.

Lewis Hamilton given ‘very chaotic’ and ‘very political’ Ferrari warning ahead of F1 2025 move

"He is the greatest of all time with his achievements. And he's going to the biggest team in history that has the biggest image..."

Arsenal vs Man United: the greatest Premier League rivalry?

Alonso hit with penalty for Sainz clash in China F1 sprint

Fernando Alonso has been handed a 10-second penalty and had three penalty points added to his licence for a collision with Carlos Sainz in Formula 1’s China sprint race.

Carlos Sainz ‘can’t go’ to Red Bull with F1 2025 move that ‘makes sense’ revealed

"I can’t go to Red Bull as I’ll be behind Max..."