Jonathan Greenard addresses reporters following an international matchup, reflecting on Minnesota’s performance on a global stage in front of a packed Dublin crowd. The moment occurred on Sep 28, 2025; Dublin, Ireland; after the Vikings faced the Steelers at Croke Park, highlighting Greenard’s visibility as a defensive leader in a high-profile setting. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Each offseason, the Minnesota Vikings usually have at least one player heavy in the NFL’s trade rumor mill, and since early March, Jonathan Greenard has filled the role. Greenard wants a new contract, and if Minnesota cannot afford his asking price, he could be shipped elsewhere this spring or summer. Thanks to ESPN, there’s a new trade theory, this time linking Greenard to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Minnesota could cash out for draft capital, though moving its top edge rusher would create a major hole.
Most Vikings fans would rather retain Greenard, but for a fair price, Minnesota may be able to draft a younger outside linebacker and reset the clock.
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A Greenard-to-Chiefs Trade Would Force a Massive Vikings Pivot
Greenard to the Chiefs? It could work, apparently.
Andy Reid watches from the sideline during first-half action, overseeing Kansas City’s offense in a divisional matchup at Arrowhead Stadium. The moment came on Nov 29, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; as the Chiefs faced the Raiders, capturing Reid’s in-game focus while managing personnel and play-calling responsibilities. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
The ESPN Proposal for Greenard to KC
Examining the draft, Bill Barnwell sized up a trade apiece for each team, landing on Greenard to Kansas City with Andy Reid’s team.
Barnwell explained, “Chiefs get: 1-18, 3-97, Edge Jonathan Greenard. Vikings get: 1-9, Edge Felix Anudike-Uzomah. This trade would value the difference between Greenard and Anudike-Uzomah — a former first-round pick who hasn’t impressed with the Chiefs — as being worth the 54th pick, according to the Johnson chart, in a typical draft.”
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“The Vikings would move up from No. 18 to No. 9 and put defensive coordinator Brian Flores in line to add one of the premier defensive backs in this year’s class. The idea of Downs in a Flores defense is tantalizing, but the Vikings could also go for LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane here. Trading Greenard would open cap space and create a spot in the starting lineup for Dallas Turner, who filled in for Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel when they were hurt last season.”
The Vikings haven’t picked as high as No. 9 in a draft since 2014 when they netted linebacker Anthony Barr.
Who’s Felix Anudike-Uzomah?
Anudike-Uzomah joined the Chiefs in Round 1 three years ago — the same night that Jordan Addison became a Viking. To date, he has not wholly lived up to expectations. The Chiefs have not exercised his fifth-year contractual option, and the deadline is three weeks away.
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Felix Anudike-Uzomah walks off the field following game action, reflecting on Kansas City’s preseason contest as players wrapped up responsibilities at Arrowhead Stadium. The scene occurred on Aug 22, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; after a matchup with the Bears, highlighting the young defender’s presence during postgame moments. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
The Kansas State alumnus missed all of 2025 with a hamstring injury and wasn’t very productive before that season. He’s appeared in 34 games, starting only 3, and has logged 3 sacks, 14 quarterback hits, and 8 tackles for loss.
Anudike-Uzomah especially struggles with tackling.
Fair or Unfair Deal?
The deal would be fair for the Vikings if the beholder still believes in Anudike-Uzomah. If he’s a dud, all bets are off.
Still, trading from No. 18 to No. 9 is the equivalent of the 45th overall pick in the draft, also known as a mid-2nd-Rounder. If one subtracts Anudike-Uzomah and the Vikings’ 3rd-Rounder from the deal, the scale roughly evens out.
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A better deal for Minnesota, if Kansas City is flexible, might look like this:
Vikings Get — Pick No. 9 Pick No. 109 (R4)
Chiefs Get — Pick No. 18 Jonathan Greenard Pick No. 163 (R5)
Barnwell added about his trade idea, “One other way to address that need would be to add a star in Greenard, who racked up 12 sacks and 22 knockdowns with the Vikings in 2024 before injuries wrecked his 2025 campaign.”
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“Greenard will turn 29 in May, so he should still have a couple of years of impactful pass rushing before the Chiefs would need to worry about moving on. Greenard has two years and $37.9 million remaining on his deal, and though Brett Veach & Co. would have to address that contract with a meaningful raise, Greenard could still be an easily justifiable addition for the Chiefs, given their perennial role as Super Bowl contenders.”
The Vikings’ Would-Be Plans at No. 9
So, just what in the world would the Vikings do with Pick No. 9? It’s a rim-rattling trade, meaning there would have to be a target of purple affection.
Jonathan Greenard lines up before the snap, preparing to rush the passer as Minnesota’s defense engages in postseason action under the lights. The moment unfolded on Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; during a Wild Card matchup with the Rams at State Farm Stadium, capturing Greenard’s readiness in a high-stakes playoff environment. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
At that spot, Minnesota would presumably target one of these players:
Mansoor Delane (CB, LSU)
Jeremiyah Love (RB, Notre Dame)
Caleb Downs (S, Ohio State)
Delane may not be that much of a slam-dunk prospect to trade Greenard. It’s debateable. Love, on the other hand, is considered a Top 2 or Top 3 player in the draft, only driven down the board by his position: running backs aren’t considered overly important anymore.
Downs would be worth the squeeze, but a general manager must ask himself if trading Greenard for a safety is worth it. The safety position — similar to running back — is not often referred to as a premium one.
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The NFL draft is 24 days away. It’s also worth noting that the Vikings could simply keep Greenard and pay him.
The Cleveland Guardians and the Kansas City Royals will continue their three-game divisional series on Tuesday at Progressive Field. Both teams are battling for early positioning in the American League Central.
The Royals won Game 1 on Monday, 4-2. Game 2 will start at 1:10 p.m. ET. Viewers can watch the game on Guardians.TV, Royals.TV and MLB.TV.
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Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals odds
Money Line: Cleveland Guardians (-115), Kansas City Royals (-105)
Run Line: Cleveland Guardians +1.5 (-201), Kansas City Royals -1.5 (+165)
Total Runs: Over 7 (+100), Under 7 (-120)
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(Source: DraftKings Sportsbook)
(NB: Odds are subject to change)
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Preview – Starting Pitchers and Lineups
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher
Gavin Williams will take the mound for the Cleveland Guardians. The righty pitcher has looked sharp in the early stages of the 2026 season. He carries a 2.25 ERA after two starts.
Williams relies on a high-velocity four-seam fastball that generated a significant whiff rate in his previous outing.
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher
Noah Cameron will start on the mound for the Kansas City Royals. The lefty pitcher is looking to build on a stellar season debut against the Minnesota Twins. He earned a win and maintained a 1.80 ERA.
Cameron’s ability to command his secondary pitches will be crucial against the Giardians’ lineup that excels in contact hitting.
Prediction: Cleveland Guardians 4, Kansas City Royals 2
Gavin Williams has shown elite stuff early this season. His ability to overpower hitters should give him the advantage at home.
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Noah Cameron has also been impressive. However, the Guardians lineup features several dangerous switch-hitters like Jose Ramirez, who can neutralize the lefty-on-lefty advantage.
With the Guardians playing at Progressive Field, they are the favorite to take Game 2 (Money Line: Cleveland Guardians (-115))
The Guardians pitching staff has been one of the most consistent in the league through the first two weeks. Both starters have ERAs under 2.30. Therefore, the likelihood of a low-scoring defensive battle is high (Total Runs: Under 7 (-120))
Expect the Guardians to lean on their bullpen to secure a narrow victory and cover the spread on the conservative side (Run Line: Guardians +1.5 (-201)
Manny Pacquiao has spoken out over the issues surrounding his planned rematch against Floyd Mayweather.
It was announced in February that long-term rivals Pacquiao and Mayweather were set for a second meeting, scheduled to take place at The Sphere in Las Vegas on September 19.
While Pacquiao continued to compete professionally and has done as recently as last July, Mayweather retired in 2017. He has had a number of exhibitions since then, but the rematch against ‘PacMan’ would have served as his first official bout in nearly a decade.
Problems have begun to arose though, after Mayweather recently claimed the upcoming rematch would be an exhibition rather than a professional fight, and Pacquiao has now responded with his own take on the matter.
Speaking about the situation, Pacquiao told his rival to stop making excuses, and that he already turned down an opportunity for a rematch as an exhibition and wants a ‘real’ fight.
“He proposed an exhibition a long time ago, a year after our first fight. I didn’t agree to it.
I want a real fight. He signed a real fight, I signed a real fight, he’s got his advance, so there’s no reason to make excuses.”
AUGUSTA, Ga. — It is the first and most essential fact of golf’s first major: Nothing ever changes at the Masters.
Unless, of course, you’ve been lucky enough to step foot on the ground at Augusta National more than once. It’s around this time you realize that everything changes at the Masters, all the time, from the enormous, white-shuttered structures that rise and fall without a whisper, to the shapes and pigments and angles and contours of the golf course that has hosted the tournament annually for nine decades.
Yes, change is the way of the world — and especially so at Augusta National on Masters Monday, the same day the golf world arrives for the first time after 360 some-odd lonely days without it. And after a 4 a.m. wakeup, 6 a.m. flight, 2.5-hour drive and brief changing session in the parking lot, change is what I found on this Masters Monday, a surprisingly mild one from Augusta National.
1. A new sign
The signs are an impressively significant part of the Masters tradition — written in careful Masters typeface and carrying a highly specific tone. But on a stroll throughout the golf course on Monday afternoon, I spotted one I had not seen in my previous five journeys to Augusta, a sign that came with ample foreboding.
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Alcohol Sales Will End At 5 P.M.
A Masters volunteer carried the sign on a placard near the first tee box, and I later found the message had made its way throughout the grounds on tournament Monday, when one group of men made a beeline for the concession stand in Amen Corner.
“I hope it’s not 5!!”
2. Construction craziness
It is not hard to earn an appreciation for the new Player Services Building — a new, multi-million dollar player performance center that sprouted from thin air sometime between last April and Monday morning. To the trained eye, the new building sticks out on the horizon like a sore thumb, looming over the far end of the practice range as an omnipresent reminder that Augusta National can — and very often does — summon gleaming new buildings from the earth with impressive nonchalance.
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Of course, to the normal eye, the building is not a sore thumb — far from it. It fits into the Masters’ white-shutter-and-black-shingle aesthetic like a glove, and provides no shortage of pampering for golfers in the sport’s first major. In other words, it’s a worthy addition to a growing city of identical white buildings used to house the biggest week in golf. And hey, maybe the members can get a nice gym out of it during the offseason.
3. Candy Crush
The biggest addition to the Masters this year is not a player or a pin location — it’s a piece of candy. Masters-themed candy. And today I did the honors of trying the new Masters “Candy Bar” — a dark chocolate, caramel, rice crisp and hazelnut crunch offering from Atlanta-based Bitzel’s Chocolate.
Long story short, it’s delicious. I will likely eat at least five of them before the week is out. Though I do wish it was sea salt on top of the candy bar instead of hazelnut, both for our tree allergy kings and queens and for adding a little savory tang to balance out the candy bar’s sweetness.
4. A caddie cabaret
Late on Monday afternoon in Amen Corner, the glorious green of the 11-13th holes was replaced by a troupe in white robes — attire belonging to a half-dozen of Augusta National’s caddies. The group was led by Scottie Scheffler supercaddie Ted Scott, who spent a long while on each green recording the undulations in the green. (This, I suppose, is the sort of unheralded work that brings your partner four green jackets.)
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It was funny to see the rest of the caddies (including loopers for Jason Day and Min Woo Lee) following Scott’s lead on the 12th green. Together, they walked in a carefully calculated tango around the putting surface as they each gathered intel for the week, scribbling distances and other obscure bits of information into their yardage books. Maybe this moment will mean nothing come Sunday afternoon, but nobody knows that on Monday afternoon — and they’d certainly not prefer to spend Sunday evening wishing they’d been here for a few minutes longer.
WINNIPEG — Kyle Connor scored twice while Jonathan Toews and Gabriel Vilardi had a goal and an assist each to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 6-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Monday night.
Brad Lambert and Vladislav Namestnikov, into an empty net, also scored for the Jets (34-31-12), who have collected points in seven of their last nine games (6-2-1).
Mark Scheifele registered three assists, while Josh Morrissey provided a pair.
Connor Hellebuyck made 22 saves for the win at Canada Life Centre.
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Jordan Eberle and Jared McCann replied for the Kraken (32-33-11), who extended their losing streak to five games and have lost nine of their last 10 (1-7-2).
Seattle starting goaltender Philipp Grubauer left the game with an undisclosed injury in the second period after allowing three goals on 15 shots. Joey Daccord entered in relief and made 10 saves.
The Kraken opened the scoring at 9:17 of the first period when Eberle netted his team-leading 25th of the season, marking the fourth consecutive game Winnipeg has surrendered the opening goal.
The Jets responded on the man advantage at 12:39 when Toews, who was moved back to the top power-play unit in Sunday’s practice, put in his 10th of the campaign to tie the game.
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Winnipeg took control in the second period with a pair of power-play markers. Vilardi gave the Jets their first lead at 9:55, followed by Connor’s team-leading 37th goal of the season at 12:09.
Seattle cut the deficit to 3-2 at 2:28 of the third period on a goal by McCann. The assist went to Kaapo Kakko, extending his point streak to three games.
Lambert restored the two-goal cushion at 5:59 of the final frame to seal the win, with Connor and Namestikov adding insurance markers.
Jets: Winnipeg’s special teams dominated the matchup, as the club scored three times on the power play for the first time all season.
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Kraken: The loss dealt a devastating blow to Seattle’s bid for a playoff spot, costing the club an opportunity to close the gap in the highly competitive Western Conference wild-card race.
With Seattle seizing momentum after cutting the lead to one early in the third period, Lambert fired home his third goal of the season to make it 4-2. Lambert celebrated the insurance marker right in front of the Kraken bench and his uncle, Seattle head coach Lane Lambert.
Scheifele registered his 900th career NHL point with his secondary assist on Connor’s second-period goal.
Although delighted to be part of the field, McKibbin is eager to make his mark and acknowledges the famous course is challenging.
Long fairways and “pristine” greens are what he will encounter but he wants to leave on Sunday happy with his week’s work.
Whether that means playing through the weekend or making a charge at the leaderboard remains to be seen, but making the most of this opportunity is his primary motivation.
“Some of the holes are very long, especially around 10 and 11, you’re hitting a lot of long irons into the greens which look pretty small from there, but the golf course is just incredible,” he noted.
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“I’ve played it a few times now and it’s everything you could imagine, so to play more over the week is pretty cool.
“The greens are absolutely perfect, so pristine, quick and once you get out onto the course, there are some pretty crazy slopes on them you can really play around with.
“The golf course changes so much over the week, I don’t know what to expect, but I would just like to have a nice week, play well and see where that is. Your first one there aren’t a lot of expectations, but I want to have a good week.”
WBC welterweight world champion Ryan Garcia has named the man whom he believes to be the most overrated fighter in the sport, saying that the hype is ‘premature’.
That long-awaited victory came in February, as ‘King Ry’ dominated proceedings against Mario Barrios to properly announce his return to the big time and receive the plaudits that his skills merit.
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Now, Garcia sits as one of the biggest names in the sport and the Californian is being linked to a mammoth rematch with rival and reigning WBO welterweight champion, Devin Haney.
Despite criticising Haney in the past, on the Creators Think Podcast when quizzed to name the most ‘horribly overrated’ active boxer, Garcia opted not to select his fierce foe. Instead, he looked upwards toward the super-welterweight division, playing down the abilities of Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis.
“Horribly overrated? Today, I would say ‘Boots’ Ennis. I know that I have said that before on a stream and got some hate but, at this point where they are hyping up like he is the next everything, I think it’s a little premature and [that he is] overrated.”
Ennis held the unified IBF and WBA welterweight world titles but moved up to 154lbs late last year, knocking out Uisma Lima upon his debut in the division.
There is a possibility that Garcia, still just 27, will move up to 154lbs in the future. If he does so, Ennis may want to answer the above comments inside the ropes.
Maduka Okoye delivered an outstanding performance, but Cesc Fabregas admitted he was not fully satisfied with his team after Como’s goalless draw with Udinese on Monday night.
Fabregas said the game was tight and very tactical, with both sides struggling to find space and control the tempo.
“Both teams had difficulties finding spaces, it was a very tactical game and nobody really took the initiative,” he said.
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Despite his side creating two good chances, Fabregas was not impressed with how Como handled the ball, noting that several players did not perform at their best.
“In general, I didn’t like the way the team played in possession, there were many players who were below par today,” he added.
The Como boss also pointed out that Udinese offered little attacking threat, but stressed the importance of staying solid at the back.
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“At the same time, Udinese created very little danger and we kept our 15th clean sheet.”
Fabregas admitted he expected more from his team but accepted the result, especially given recent challenges.
“When you are in these situations, it is important not to lose and not to concede, even if I am the first to admit that I expected more.”
Okoye was the key figure in the match, making several important saves to deny Como and secure a clean sheet for Udinese.
Over 12 months on from that bout, he was set to make his long-awaited return against Morrell in his hometown of Liverpool on April 18, but with less than two weeks to go until the showdown, disaster has unfortunately struck.
“Callum Smith suffered an injury in training camp and is withdrawing from his light heavyweight fight vs. David Morrell on April 18 in Liverpool, sources tell Ring Magazine.”
Smith was hoping to move one step closer to becoming a two-weight world champion, having previously reigned as WBC super-middleweight champion thanks to a win over George Groves in 2018 before he lost that belt to Canelo Alvarez in 2020.
That prompted the move to 175lbs, and despite a defeat to Artur Beterbiev in January 2024, Smith remained one of the key fighters in the light heavyweight division.
Coco Gauff recently penned an emotional message after facing brutal social media abuse over her new photoshoot. The American stated that the constant criticism reminded her why she shouldn’t be active on certain platforms.
Gauff is one of the WTA’s biggest women’s singles stars and the 22-year- old draws an immense amount of attention for her actions on and off the tennis court. Earlier this month, the two-time Grand Slam champion posed for fashion brand Miu Miu, but her look for the photoshoot gained immense scrutiny, with many expressing their disappointment about her natural hair.
“Deleted twitter for a month, came back today, and got instantly reminded why I should not be on here lol :/.”
At the Miami Open earlier this year, Gauff had admitted that she was taking a break from X to avoid the online toxicity.
Coco Gauff weighs in on social media negativity, demands accountability from platforms
Gauff speaks to the media at the 2026 Miami Open (Image Source: Getty)
At the 2025 German Open, Coco Gauff discussed at length the negativity on social media surrounding players. In a conversation with the media, she shared that tennis stars often receive death threats and that online users frequently message family members as well, saying,
“It’s the worst you can get. Death threats, to your family, to yourself. I’ve had people DM [direct message] my boyfriend and friends about it. Racist comments, like all you can imagine. Nudity, things like that. It’s a gross kind of thing that we have going on in tennis.”
She went on to demand accountability from platforms, asking them to ‘step in’ in order to foster a more healthy environment for everyone,
“It’s something that we have to keep bringing awareness to. I would love for some of the social media platforms to get involved, not only when it comes to tennis players. Influencers, other athletes, they all get these comments, so it’s something that can be addressed. I know the WTA is doing what they can to make us feel protected, but I definitely think that a lot of these platforms can step in as well.”
On the tennis end of things, Coco Gauff was last seen in action at the Miami Open. The Florida-native reached the finals on home ground, before going down against World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka.
WWE star CM Punk torched ESPN broadcaster Pat McAfee in the opening segment of “Monday Night Raw” after the former NFL player was inserted into a major feud ahead of WrestleMania 42.
McAfee aligned himself with Randy Orton as “The Viper” goes for the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes. McAfee’s appearance on SmackDown and his late entrance into the rivalry with a few weeks to go before WrestleMania 42, sparked aggravation from pro wrestling fans on social media.
CM Punk speaks during Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, on April 6, 2026.(Craig Ambrosio/WWE)
The former Indianapolis Colts punter explained during his promo on Friday night that he wanted to change the business for the better, and expressed his desire for the company to return to the days of the Attitude Era. He said people like him have “been forgotten about.” He doubled down on his criticism during his show on Monday afternoon and took a swipe at the internet wrestling community, calling them “dips—s.”
McAfee also expressed confusion as to why there were still tickets available for WrestleMania.
Punk, who is in the middle of his own feud with Roman Reigns and will defend the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 42 against him, dedicated the first 10 minutes of “Monday Night Raw” to Reigns. But then, he had time for McAfee.
Pat McAfee punts Cody Rhodes during SmackDown at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 3, 2026.(Craig Melvin/WWE)
He chided the broadcaster, calling him, “Pat MAGA-Fee” in an apparent reference to President Donald Trump’s appearance on his show last year and then took aim at McAfee’s agent, Ari Emanuel, who is also the CEO and director of TKO Group Holdings – WWE’s parent company.
“You think you can come here to the business, my business, to pro wrestling, and run your mouth. Well, you just wrote a check that your narrow a– can’t cash,” Punk said. “You want to talk about ticket sales? Do me a favor, call up that agent that was foolish enough to shoehorn you into this business and this show and tell him to lower the ticket prices.
“I’ll be damned if I’m gonna have you, somebody who kicked a football for a living, come to my business and talk to me about selling tickets and putting a–es in seats. You got a receipt coming to you.”
Fox News Digital reached out to TKO Group Holdings for comment.
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WrestleMania 42 is set to take place on April 18 and 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Punk and Reigns are sure to be in action with Rhodes taking on Orton. Those matches are the two likely main events for the show.
Pat McAfee and Randy Orton join forces during SmackDown at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Mo., on April 3, 2026.(Craig Melvin/WWE)
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