Bears general manager Ryan Poles is expecting some fireworks during the 2025 NFL Draft. 
During a pre-draft press conference on Tuesday, Poles said the franchise is ready for anything leading up to … [+2131 chars]

The GM is expecting some fireworks during this week’s NFL draft.

New York Post

NFL draft could get ‘a little wild’ with GM predicting trade bonanza - New York Post

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Mike Patrick, who spent 36 years as a play-by-play commentator for ESPN and was the network's NFL voice for "Sunday Night Football" for 18 seasons, has died at the age of 8… [+3523 chars]

Mike Patrick, who spent 36 years as a play-by-play commentator for ESPN and was the network's first NFL voice for "Sunday Night Football," has died at age 80.

ESPN

Mike Patrick, longtime ESPN broadcaster, dies - ESPN

The 2025 NFL Draft is just days away which brings a last minute flurry of news and potential moves, especially for the New England Patriots at pick No. 4.
While information at this point in the draf… [+5105 chars]

With the NFL Draft coming closer, the rumor mill is working overtime.

Pats Pulpit

4 Patriots rumors we are hearing before the NFL Draft - Pats Pulpit

With Round 1 of the NFL Draft set to begin Thursday night (April 24), here’s a synopsis of what Ravens fans need to know.

BaltimoreRavens.com

Everything You Need to Know About the Ravens’ 2025 Draft - Baltimore Ravens

NEW YORK (AP) Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves has been fined $50,000 for directing inappropriate language and making an obscene gesture toward a fan during a playoff game against the Lo… [+534 chars]

Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves has been fined $50,000 for directing inappropriate language and making an obscene gesture toward a fan during a playoff game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Edwards intervened while teammate Rudy Gobert was being …

Associated Press

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards fined $50,000 for obscene gesture and comment directed at heckler - AP News

Tonight, we see the Bucks take on the Pacers in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. The Pacers comfortably defeated the Bucks in Game 1, 117-99. After one quarter, Indiana jumped out to a 33-… [+1972 chars]

Read for our NBA parlay picks for Game 2 of Bucks vs Pacers in the first round of the playoffs on Tuesday, April 22.

The Action Network

NBA Parlay Picks Tonight: +435 Bet for Tuesday, April 22 - Action Network

Bills running back James Cook has made no secret about his desire for a new contract and his approach to the teams offseason program may be part of his push to land one. 
General Manager Brandon Bea… [+675 chars]

Bills running back James Cook has made no secret about his desire for a new contract and his approach to the team's offseason program may be part of his push to land one.

NBCSports.com

James Cook is not at the start of Bills voluntary workouts - NBC Sports

If there was any doubt that the 2025 NFL draft is right around the corner, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones talking about potential deals is the surest sign we are getting close. 
Speaking to 
repo… [+2413 chars]

Bleacher Report

Jerry Jones Says Cowboys Are Working on '2 Pretty Substantial Trades' Ahead of Draft - Bleacher Report

CLEVELAND, Ohio While the Browns appear poised to stay at No. 2 in the NFL Draft and draft Travis Hunter, the receiver/cornerback whos regarded by many as the best prospect in the draft, theyre appar… [+4540 chars]

The Browns are fielding calls for the No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft, ESPN analyst says.

cleveland.com

Browns ‘not immediately slamming down the phone’ as teams call them and the Giants to move up to 2 and 3, ana - Cleveland.com

Lou Lamoriello will not return to the New York Islanders as president and general manager.
The Islanders said in a statement the 82-year-old's contract would not be renewed.
Operating partner John … [+3464 chars]

Held positions for 7 seasons; New York missed playoffs

NHL News

Lamoriello will not return as Islanders president, general manager - NHL.com

The Guardians announced that they have selected the contract of infielder Will Wilson. He will take the active roster spot of outfielder Lane Thomas, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list wi… [+3005 chars]

The Guardians added a former first-round pick to their roster. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

MLB Trade Rumors

Guardians Select Will Wilson - MLB Trade Rumors

Editors Note: This report contains graphic descriptions of sexual acts.
Former NFL star tight end Shannon Sharpe has been accused of multiple instances of assault, sexual assault, battery and sexual… [+2385 chars]

Former NFL star tight end Shannon Sharpe has been accused of multiple instances of assault, sexual assault, battery and sexual battery in a lawsuit filed Sunday by an anonymous woman and her attorneys.

Pro Football Hall of Famer and podcast star Shannon Sharpe sued for sexual assault and battery. He says it’s a ‘shakedown’ - CNN

Kirk Cousins is not expected to be the Falcons starter in 2025, but Atlanta has not shown any urgency when it comes to potentially trading him. 
Nevertheless, Cousins is not staying away from the te… [+835 chars]

Kirk Cousins is not expected to be the Falcons' starter in 2025, but Atlanta has not shown any urgency when it comes to potentially trading him.

Kirk Cousins reports to Falcons for first day of voluntary offseason work - NBC Sports

If you simply looked at the box score from Game 2 of the Detroit PistonsNew York Knicks series and tried to reverse-engineer some narratives, you would probably look at Jalen Brunson's 37 points and … [+4349 chars]

If you simply looked at the box score from Game 2 of the Detroit Pistons–New York Knicks series and tried to reverse-engineer some narratives, you would probably look at Jalen Brunson’s 37 points and seven assists (both game-highs), Karl-Anthony Towns’s 10 an…

Defector.com

Jalen Brunson Is The NBA’s Premier Falling-Down Artist - Defector

BOSTON Al Horford was one of the first Celtic players to rush over to Jayson Tatum after the All-Star was taken down by a Kentavious Caldwell-Pope flagrant foul in Game 1. He bumped one Magic player … [+1809 chars]

Al Horford took issue with one Magic player after a flagrant foul in Game 1.

MassLive.com

Al Horford calls out Magic guard after controversial Jayson Tatum foul - MassLive

CINCINNATI Cincinnati football player Jeremiah Kelly died unexpectedly at his residence early Tuesday, the athletic department announced.
The school did not disclose a cause of death, and the city o… [+895 chars]

Cincinnati football player Jeremiah Kelly died unexpectedly at his residence early Tuesday, the athletic department announced.

NBC News

Cincinnati football player Jeremiah Kelly dies unexpectedly at his home - NBC News

Senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson wrote an NFL Draft notebook after speaking with executives and evaluators across the league. He had a blurb about the San Francisco 49ers where he said hes convin… [+2115 chars]

If Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty falls in the draft, an AFC West team could trade up with the 49ers.

Niners Nation

49ers linked with potential trade up candidate in the first round if this prospect falls to pick No. 11 - Niners Nation

Take a look at the final predictions from top analysts.

Raiders.com

Raiders 2025 Mock Draft Tracker 11.0: The Raiders are (almost) on the clock - Las Vegas Raiders

This is Alex Ovechkins season. This is still Alex Ovechkins franchise. This is Alex Ovechkin, doing stuff he has never done.
What next? What the heck will he do next?
He is 39. He is in his 20th se… [+5640 chars]

In scoring the first playoff OT goal of his career in a 3-2 win over the Canadiens, Alex Ovechkin saved the Capitals from another ugly start to a playoff run.

The Washington Post

Column | It’s Alex Ovechkin’s season and Alex Ovechkin’s franchise — still - The Washington Post

Last week, former Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers told the world about the way the team treated him on the way out the door. Former Jets (and now Rams) receiver Davante Adams already knew about it.
W… [+1569 chars]

Last week, former Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers told the world about the way the team treated him on the way out the door.