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Airline mega-merger could cut competition, raise fares in the US

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:08:55 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A proposed tie-up between United Airlines and American Airlines could dramatically reshape the U.S. aviation sector, but analysts and regulators warn it may come at the cost of higher fares and reduced competition.

The potential deal, pitched by United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby to U.S. President Donald Trump in late February, would create one of the largest airline groups globally, combining two

EV startup Slate Auto lands $650 million ahead of vehicle rollout

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:02:15 GMT

DETROIT, Michigan: Electric vehicle startup Slate Auto has secured US$650 million in fresh funding as it prepares to bring its first vehicles to market later this year, positioning itself as a low-cost alternative in a volatile EV landscape.

The Jeff Bezos-backed company said on April 13 that it raised capital in a Series C round, led by investment firm TWG Global.

Slate has pitched its electric pickup tr

Fever add backcourt depth, sign G Shatori Walker-Kimbrough

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:55:23 GMT

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Guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough signed a contract with the Indiana Fever on Wednesday.

Terms of the deal were not announced by the team for Walker-Kimbrough.

'Shatori is a versatile guard who adds depth to our backcourt rotation,' Fever chief operating officer and general manager Amber Cox said. 'She's a proven veteran in our league who brings a championship

Raiders receiving calls about No. 1 NFL draft pick

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:55:21 GMT

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Despite all signs pointing to the Raiders selecting quarterback Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, Las Vegas general manager John Spytek has fielded calls from teams inquiring about the availability of the pick.

'We've gotten a few calls, and those teams know where they stand,' Spytek said Tuesday at his pre-draft news conference.

The NFL draft

S Nasir Adderley comes out of retirement, signs with Colts

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:40:26 GMT

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Free agent safety Nasir Adderley came out of retirement on Tuesday to sign a contract with the Indianapolis Colts.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the Colts for Adderley, who announced his retirement from the NFL in March of 2023.

Adderley, 28, got the itch to return to the gridiron, however, and he made his intention known over social media in February

Report: Notre Dame adds Winthrop transfer Logan Duncomb

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:19:12 GMT

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Winthrop transfer Logan Duncomb has committed to Notre Dame, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

Duncomb, the Big South Player of the Year, averaged 18.3 points and 8.9 rebounds in 32 games (28 starts) last season with the Eagles. He shot a robust 60% percent from the floor in 2025-26. one season after coming off the bench in all 24 games he played with Winthrop.

Pathan hails "extra firepower" brought by SRH debutants Praful, Sakib against RR

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:59:48 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 14 (ANI): Former cricketer Irfan Pathan hailed the debutant pace duo of Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain for their performances for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) against Rajasthan Royals (RR), saying that the duo provided the Men in Orange with much-needed pace, variation, bounce and 'extra firepower'.

It was a pacers' party at Hyderabad as debutants Praful and Sakib reduced Rajasth

Trump Hints Iran Talks Could Restart In Coming Days

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:32:22 GMT

US President Donald Trump suggested that talks with Iran could resume in a day or two, while the US military said that no ships slipped through anaval blockadetargeting vessels headed to or from Iran in the first 24 hours of the restrictive measure focused on the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump ordered the blockade afterUS-Iranian peace talksin Islamabad on April 11-12 failed to produce an agreement to end the war, which

Off to fast start, Pirates' Mitch Keller takes aim at Nationals

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:55:10 GMT

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Mitch Keller is off to the best start of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, while fellow right-hander Miles Mikolas' first season with the Washington Nationals has been a disaster.

The next chapter for the two veteran starters will play out on Tuesday night when their teams meet in the second contest of a four-game series in Pittsburgh. The Pirates erupted

World Insights: Europe seeks Hormuz security, stops short of U.S. blockade line

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:15:23 GMT

Since the start of the war, European governments have broadly called for freedom and safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz while resisting pressure to endorse the U.S. proposal to seal it off.

LONDON, April 14 (Xinhua) -- Britain and France said Monday that they will co-host a meeting this week on maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, as European concern grows over the waterway's clos

After blasting 5 homers, Yankees walk off Angels on wild pitch

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:19:13 GMT

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Jose Caballero scored on a wild-pitch by Jordan Romano as the host New York Yankees snapped a six-game losing streak with a wild 11-10 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.

Trent Grisham homered twice, drove in five and his two-run drive into the right field seats off Romano (0-1) in the ninth forged a 10-10 tie.

After Caballero doubled down the l

Wings select UConn star Azzi Fudd No. 1 overall in WNBA draft

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:40:20 GMT

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UConn guard Azzi Fudd was chosen by the Dallas Wings with the No. 1 overall pick of the WNBA draft on Monday night in New York.

Fudd is the seventh UConn player to be selected first in the draft. One of the others is Paige Bueckers, who went No. 1 to Dallas last year. Fudd and Bueckers are in a relationship and played together for four seasons with the Huskies.

"They were working throughout the season": SRH skipper Ishan praises debutant pacers after win over RR

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:30:27 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 14 (ANI): Following his side's win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Ishan Kishan expressed happiness at his bowler's performances and plan executions, particularly from two debutants, Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, who were played instead of domestic and India veterans Harshal Patel and Jaydev Unadkat.

It w

Indiana lands Notre Dame's Markus Burton among 3 transfers

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:19:03 GMT

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Indiana picked up three commitments from the transfer portal on Monday, one of whom doesn't have to leave the state to enroll at his new school.

Notre Dame guard Markus Burton, Duke forward Darren Harris and Georgia Tech guard Jaeden Mustaf each announced they are joining the Hoosiers.

Burton has been a productive sc

Dream debuts: Praful Hinge achieves massive IPL-first; Sakib Hussain the latest gem out of Bihar talent factory

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:58:23 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 14 (ANI): Skipper Ishan Kishan's bold gamble of giving Indian Premier League (IPL) debut caps to pacers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain paid off as the duo rocked Rajasthan Royals' (RR) formidable-looking top-order and got Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) campaign on track with a 57-run win at Hyderabad on Monday.

The Sanskrit words carved on a shiny, golden IPL trophy, kept at a p

"Just a blip": RR skipper Parag after loss to SRH

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:30:16 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 14 (ANI): Following his side's crushing loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Riyan Parag termed the loss as 'just a blip'. Acknowledging that while he does not have a lot of time to feel the emotions, he lauded the team's batting depth, as shown by a century stand between Ravindra Jadeja and Donovan Ferreira after five wickets were down within the first t

IPL 2026: Kishan's explosive 91 helps SRH pile 216/6 against RR

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:33:03 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 13 (ANI): A fiery 91 by Ishan Kishan and cameos from Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy helped Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) reach 216/6 in 20 overs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Hyderabad on Monday.

SRH needs to defend 217 runs to secure their second win of the tournament.

Being put to bat first, SRH was off to a nightmarish start, as Abhishek Sharma once again fe

NBA roundup: Raptors top Nets to earn first postseason spot since 2022

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:40:29 GMT

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Scottie Barnes had 18 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists Sunday, and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Brooklyn Nets 136-101 to clinch their first playoff spot since 2022.

In recording his third triple-double of the season and the ninth of his career, Barnes helped the Raptors (46-36) secure the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. They face the fou

Mercury re-sign Kahleah Copper, DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:05:12 GMT

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The Phoenix Mercury, after a run to the WNBA Finals in 2025, announced on Sunday the re-signing of core players Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner and Sami Whitcomb.

Copper, 31, averaged 15.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 26.9 minutes in 28 regular-season games (all starts) in her second season with Phoenix. The guard also averaged

Nikola Jokic, Nuggets beat Spurs for 12th straight victory

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:19:12 GMT

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Denver's Nikola Jokic scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds in 18-plus minutes of court time -- all in the first half -- as the visiting Nuggets rolled to a 128-118 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday in the regular-season finale for both playoff-bound teams.

The Nuggets (54-28) clinched the third seed in Western Conference and will host sixth-seeded Min

Report: Doc Rivers out after three years as Bucks head coach

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:19:12 GMT

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Doc Rivers is out as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, according to a Sunday night ESPN report.

Rivers has one year remaining on his $40 million contract, and the Bucks will pay the remainder of that contract. The club and Rivers and discussing a possible move to the front office for 2026-27, according to sources.

The Bucks stumbled to a 32-50 record this se

Pistons reach 60-win plateau by racing past Pacers

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:05:12 GMT

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The Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons closed out just the third 60-win regular season in franchise history on Sunday, leading wire-to-wire in a 133-121 defeat of the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis.

With the East's No. 1 seed in the upcoming NBA Playoffs also secured, Detroit (60-22) limited its entire starting five to fewer than 26 minutes in Sunday's

Cavaliers rest core players, deal another defeat to Wizards

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:55:21 GMT

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Nae'Qwan Tomlin scored a career-high 26 points and rookie Tyrese Proctor collected 22 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as the playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Washington Wizards 130-117 on Sunday afternoon.

Jaylon Tyson had 18 points and rookie Tristan Enaruna had a season-best 15 points for Cleveland (52-30), which is the fourth seed in the Eas

Sophie Cunningham returns to Fever for second season

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:40:29 GMT

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Veteran guard Sophie Cunningham has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Indiana Fever, the team announced Sunday.

The 6-foot-1 Cunningham averaged 8.6 points and 3.5 rebounds in 30 games (13 starts) in 2025 before she sustained a season-ending MCL tear in her right knee. She made a career-high 43.2% of her 3-point attempts, the

TCU's Olivia Miles signs with Unrivaled ahead of WNBA draft

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:40:28 GMT

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Olivia Miles, expected to be among the first selections in the 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday, signed with Unrivaled.

Miles, a 5-foot-10 guard, is expected to make her debut with Unrivaled next winter in the 2027 season. Entering its third season, the 3x3 basketball league was founded by WNBA stars Naphessa Collier and Breanna Stewart.

She signed a multi-year dea

Wings sign defensive standout Alanna Smith to reported 3-year contract

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:25:04 GMT

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The Dallas Wings have signed free agent forward Alanna Smith, the WNBA's co-Defensive Player of the Year in 2025, the team announced on Saturday night.

ESPN reported that Smith, who spent the past two seasons with the Minnesota Lynx, has agreed to a three-year max contract, per her agent Sammy Wloszczowski of the Sports Internatio

Warriors face Clippers, knowing rematch may occur soon after

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:05:22 GMT

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The Golden State Warriors could have a hand in their play-in opponent when they wrap up the NBA regular season on the road Sunday night against one of the possibilities, the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Warriors (37-44) are assured of a 10th-place finish in the Western Conference, meaning they will open the play-in on the road against the No. 9 seed on Wednesday. Th

Post-season bound Sixers host disappointing Bucks in finale

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:55:14 GMT

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A horrible season in Milwaukee is coming to an end, while Philadelphia will play on beyond the regular season finale. The Bucks travel to the City of Brotherly Love to take on the 76ers on Sunday.

Milwaukee (32-49) was eliminated from postseason contention a while ago. This is the first time since 2015-16 that the Bucks haven't qualified for the playoffs, which

Fever re-sign G Lexie Hull

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:55:09 GMT

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Restricted free agent guard Lexie Hull re-signed with the Indiana Fever on Saturday.

Terms were not disclosed by the team for Hull, who announced her return earlier on Saturday in a TikTok with Fever star Caitlin Clark.

'Indy has been my home over the last four years, and there was no other place I could imagine playing right now. We still have unfinish

Pistons, Pacers close regular season in opposite positions

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:25:15 GMT

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With the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference already locked up, the Detroit Pistons visiting the Indiana Pacers on Sunday in Indianapolis with an opportunity to complete a 60-win regular season for the first time in 20 years.

The surprising Pistons (59-22) come into Sunday's regular-season finale winners in five of six games, including a 118-100 rout of Charlotte

NBA roundup: Hawks clinch playoff berth with rout of Cavaliers

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:19:05 GMT

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CJ McCollum scored 25 of his game-high 29 points in the first half and Dyson Daniels collected 13 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists as the Atlanta Hawks clinched a playoff spot with a 124-102 rout of the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.

Jalen Johnson had 18 points and nine rebounds and Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 18 for the Hawks (46-35), who will f

Tyrese Maxey, Sixers dump Pacers, stay in chase for 6th in East

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:55:11 GMT

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Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points, Andre Drummond posted a double-double off the bench, and the Philadelphia 76ers assured themselves of finishing no worse than in eighth in the Eastern Conference after beating the Indiana Pacers 105-94 in Indianapolis on Friday.

The 76ers (44-37) were helped when the Detroit Pistons posted a 118-100 win over the Charlotte Hornets

Tyrese Maxey scores 32 to lead Sixers past Pacers

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:40:46 GMT

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Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points, Andre Drummond posted a double-double off the bench, and the Philadelphia 76ers ended Friday alone in eighth place in the Eastern Conference with their 105-94 defeat of the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis.

Philadelphia (44-37) gained ground on Charlotte with the Hornets losing earlier in the night to Detroit, 118-100. The Sixers ca

Reports: Kelsey Mitchell, Fever agree to $1.4M 'supermax' deal

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:40:53 GMT

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Kelsey Mitchell carried the injury-ravaged Fever last season, and now Indiana is adding freight in the form of a landmark contract worth $1.4 million for the 2026 season, according to reports by ESPN and The Athletic.

Mitchell and the Fever, the only franchise she has played for since entering the league in 2018, agreed to the 'supermax' contract, a one-year

IN governor proposes solution to troubled foster care system

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:01:40 GMT

By Eric Weddle for WFYI Public Media.

Broadcast version by Terri Dee for Indiana News Service reporting for the WFYI Public Media-Free Press Indiana-Public News Service C

IN early voting highlights push for stronger civics education

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:08:04 GMT

Early voting is now underway across Indiana but a retired educator said many Hoosiers head to the polls without a full understanding of how government works.
The current situation is unsurprising to some who spend time with students in classrooms.
Bobbi Fisher, a retired civics teacher, said the problem starts in the schools, where Indiana Department of Correction released 504 women from state prisons in early 2025. Finding a job and a place to stay presents its own set of challenges as these justice-involved women transitio

2026 NFL Draft: Day 2 prospects at wide receiver

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Group spreads out top traits of speed, size/strength and run-after-catch ability
Mike Spofford
With Green Bay not owning a first-round pick in the upcoming draft, this year's Prospect Primer series will take a position-by-position look at players projected as Day 2 selections (Rounds 2-3) potentially available to the Packers, who have the No. 52 and 84 overall selections on the second day of the draft.
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'Blue's Birthday Bash' to Return to Indy on May 15

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:24:05 GMT

After one year off, the Indianapolis Colts will once again host Blues Birthday Bash, presented by Everwise Credit Union, bringing back the fan-favorite family event on May 15 at the world-renowned Childrens Museum of Indianapolis.
Colts Communications
After one year off, the Indianapolis Colts will once again hostBlue's Birthday Bash, presented byEverwise Credit Union, brin

On The Clock: A second look at the top ILBs in the '26 Draft

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The 'On The Clock' crew of Matt Williamson, Mike Prisuta and Max Starks take a look at the top prospects in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, which will be held in Pittsburgh in April. Today, they take a second look at the inside linebacker position.
Note: The opinions expressed here are their own and not those of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Matt's First Look
1. Sonny Styles, Ohio State, 6-5,

Giants Now: Mel Kiper's final mock draft goes two rounds

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Matt Citak
Mel Kiper's final mock draft goes two rounds
We are just over one week out from the start of the 2026 NFL Draft, which meansmock draft seasonis heating up.
ESPN's Mel Kiperjust released his final predictions for next week's draft. But unlike his previous editions, Kiper projected the first two rounds this time around.
With the fifth overall pick, the draft analyst did

What we learned at GM Joe Schoen's pre-draft press conference

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:22:45 GMT

Dan Salomone
The pre-draft press conference is a tradition unlike any other for NFL general managers.
Joe Schoen stepped up to the tee box on Tuesday afternoon and answered questions from the assembled media inside the fieldhouse at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center. In just nine days, the Las Vegas Raiders will be on the clock at No. 1. The Giants, meanwhile, enter the clubhouse with seven overall sele

The '26 NFL Draft Class: Wide Receivers

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:40:31 GMT

byJohn Oehser&Bucky Brooks
JACKSONVILLEThere's quality at the top, and it continues down.
That doesn't make the wide receiver class in the 2026 NFL Draft good on a historical level. It does mean there are many good players at the position, and that's nothing new.
If you want production, it's there very deep in the draft.
Jordyn Tyson of Arizona State projects by many analyst

Dussault's Patriots Big Board 2026: Top 50 Draft Fits

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:34:52 GMT

Mike Dussault breaks down his 50 favorite prospects in this years 2026 NFL draft.
Mike Dussault
The 2026 NFL Draft will pose a significant change of pace for the New England Patriots. After two years of top-four picks, the Patriots unexpected run to Super Bowl LX has them back in territory more familiar during the days of the dynasty.
At 31st overall, there's a huge amount of uncertainty. Which positi

Edgerrin Cooper excited for new chapter in Packers' defense

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:25:00 GMT

Third-year linebacker is participating on this years Tailgate Tour
Wes Hodkiewicz
GREEN BAY It's been an offseason of reflection and revitalization forEdgerrin Cooper.
And a little time spent with his horses, too.
"They got some good riding in this offseason," said the Packers linebacker and horse enthusiast on Tuesday morning. "Keeps me busy."
Less than a week from the start of Green Bay'

2026 Top Prospects: Running Back

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:11:55 GMT

An overview of the top running back prospects of the 2026 NFL Draft, including one expected to be drafted in the top five
Brianna Dix
RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
Jeremiyah Love became the first Notre Dame player to win the Doak Walker Award (nation's best running back) and he combined for an FBS-best 40 total touchdowns over the past two seasons. Love amassed 2,497 yards rushing a

Lazar's Patriots Big Board 2026: Top 50 Draft Fits

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:45:51 GMT
Breaking down the top fits for the Patriots in the 2026 NFL Draft.Evan LazarHere's my eighth annual Patriots top-50 big board, ranking New England's best fits in the 2026 NFL Draft.These are the best Patriots fits in this year's draft class after a thorough evaluation. We'll focus on realistic targets based on film, scheme fit, athletic testing, and other team trends. With their first pick at No. 31, top prospects like Fe

2026 Mock Draft Tracker: 8.0

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:07:24 GMT

John Oehser
JACKSONVILLEThe theme remains expectedly the same.
This is the eighth 2026 jaguars.com mock draft tracker and with the 2026 NFL Draft drawing nearer and nearer, analysts' view of the Jaguars' early approach remains very defensive with an eye on offensive skill.
Defensive line remains a popular projection for the Jaguars at No. 56 overall. So do linebacker and running back,

2026 NFL Draft: Day 2 prospects at running back

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Power runners who arent short on speed
Mike Spofford
With Green Bay not owning a first-round pick in the upcoming draft, this year's Prospect Primer series will take a position-by-position look at players projected as Day 2 selections (Rounds 2-3) potentially available to the Packers, who have the No. 52 and 84 overall selections on the second day of the draft.
Here's a handful of running backs:

Cowboys assign jersey numbers to Rashan Gary, other new additions

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:58:03 GMT

Patrik Walker
FRISCO, TexasThe NFL and the Dallas Cowboys are in the throes of preparing for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, but that's not the only business they're working on finalizing at the moment, as the final touches on free agency moves get some required attention.
The club flew out of the gate to begin legal tampering by trading with the Green Bay Packers to acquire pass

Morning Break: Mock drafts roll out ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:01:41 GMT

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Monday, April 13
New Orleans Saints
Saints News from Nola.com
Saints mock draft 2.0: New Orleans lands one of this draft's most versatile defensive playmakers
The most useful aspect of the annual mock draft experience is that it allows the user to game out scenarios for the NFL draft, which begins April 23. In

Mock Draft Tracker 10.0: The final countdown

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:52:15 GMT

Dan Salomone
It's the final countdown.
We are a little more than a week away from the 2026 NFL Draft, which is set to begin April 23 in Pittsburgh.
The Giants, who have been busy with aseries of signings and re-signingsin free agency, will operate with seven total picks. Their draft capital includes the No. 5 overall choice and three selections in the sixth round.
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Buccaneers 2026 Free Agency Tracker, Pre-Draft Update

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

After the first rush of free agency in March, during which the Bucs made such key additions as LB Alex Anzalone, OLB Al-Quadin Muhammad and RB Kenneth Gainwell, the team continued to build its 2026 offseason roster with some more signings in April
Scott Smith
The initial rush of free agency, and even a milder second wave of signings, has passed and NFL teams have mostly turned their eyes to the upcoming dra

On The Clock: A second look at the top EDGEs in the '26 Draft

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The 'On The Clock' crew of Matt Williamson, Mike Prisuta and Max Starks take a look at the top prospects in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, which will be held in Pittsburgh later this month. Today, they take a second look at the defensive edge position.
Note: The opinions expressed here are their own and not those of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Matt's First Look
1. Arvell Reese, Ohio State,

Labriola on Pittsburgh's Draft history

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Bob Labriola
It was born in 1935. It was in a ballroom at the Fort Pitt Hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh, and it started with an idea that was presented by Commissioner Bert Bell.
The National Football League was in its infancy, and the cost of player acquisition was spiraling out of control for a bare-bones business fighting to survive in a battle for a piece of the sporting public's entertainment dollar with

Iran's FM discusses U.S. peace talks with Qatari, Saudi, Omani, French counterparts over phone

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:45:09 GMT

TEHRAN, April 13 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has exchanged views with his Saudi, Qatari, French, and Omani counterparts on the recent peace negotiations between Tehran and Washington in Islamabad.
In separate phone calls, he also briefed his counterparts on the latest regional developments following the announcement of a ceasefire on Wednesday between Iran, the United States and Isra

Indiana ban on student IDs for voting blocked by federal judge

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:22:33 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (CN) - A federal judge on Tuesday blocked an Indiana law passed in 2025 that removed photo IDs issued by public universities as an acceptable form of identification for use when voting.

Two voting rights groups, Count Us IN and Women4Change Indiana, along with Indiana University Bloomington student Josh Montagne