Jan 1, 2026; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling (1) celebrates on the field after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs during the 2026 Sugar Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images.
Night No. 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, as the Minnesota Vikings shocked the world by selecting Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks. Now, it’s time for Rounds 2 and 3 on Friday night, and VikingsTerritory‘s writers have recommendations.
The board still offers value. Minnesota needs the right fit.
We asked our staff to name one player the Vikings absolutely cannot leave Friday night without, and here’s how they replied.
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Day 2 Brings Minnesota a Chance to Balance the Roster
Need Vikings-themed draft recommendations for Friday night? We got ’em.
Maryland defensive lineman Christian Teague (91) drives upfield during the second half at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, on Dec 30, 2023, battling Auburn offensive lineman Connor Lew (75) as he works to pressure the pocket in a physical matchup between the Terrapins and Tigers. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports.
1. Connor Lew | C, Auburn
Recommender: Henrique Gucciardi
I initially didn’t like the Banks pick, but I feel better about it after sleeping on it. If they are comfortable enough to pick Banks coming off an injury-riddled season, then selecting Lew at either 82 or 97, who, to me, is the best center in the Draft, coming off a torn ACL, is a likely scenario.
2. A.J. Haulcy | S, LSU
Recommender: Adam New
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Haulcy lands the Vikings the true deep safety that they desperately need. Getting to 49 would be a great result.
3. Malachi Fields | WR, Notre Dame
Recommender: Brevan Bane
I have been pounding the table all offseason for the big-body WR out of Notre Dame, and the Vikings passed on Makai Lemon in the first round. Fields would give the Vikings a loaded WR room without the first-round investment some were scared of this year.
4. Sam Hecht | C, Kansas State
Recommender: Cole Smith
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There are several positions the Vikings should address, but I’ll be shocked if they don’t end the night with a new center. I think Kansas State’s Sam Hecht is their preference, but Florida’s Jake Slaughter, Auburn’s Connor Lew, and Iowa’s Logan Jones are viable options as well in the third round. It’s Hecht for me.
5. Germie Bernard | WR, Alabama
Recommender: Sean Borman
Bernard has sure hands, can line up anywhere, and can get after it in the open field. Giving Kyler Murray 3 legit WR’s and Hockenson (and maybe a rookie TE) to target is a good way to ensure you’ll be able to move the ball consistently on offense. Not to mention the Jordan Addison insurance.
6. Treydan Stukes | DB, Arizona
Recommender: Josh Frey
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The Vikings added a big-body to their DT room last night, but there’s still work to be done on the defensive side of the ball. Treyden Stukes can serve as the new free safety for the Vikings, and this is a team that is still trying to find a replacement for Camryn Bynum.
7. Jonah Coleman | RB, Washington — or — Jaishawn Barham | EDGE, Michigan
Recommender: Dustin Baker
The Vikings cannot delay the young running back predicament any longer — they need one. Jadarian Price would’ve been a sweet prize in Round 2, but the Seattle Seahawks ruined that.
Washington running back Jonah Coleman (1) pushes through traffic against Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland, on Oct 4, 2025, leaning into contact as he advances upfield while the Huskies rely on their ground attack during a competitive game against the Terrapins. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images.
Minnesota should draft Coleman in Round 3, either at pick No. 82 or 97. He’s the best pass-blocking tailback after Jeremiyah Love in this class, meaning when he morphs into the RB1, he won’t have to come off the field on 3rd Down.
If Coleman isn’t an option, the Vikings should draft Michigan EDGE Jaishawn Barham at No. 82. Andrew Van Ginkel will be a free agent in 2027; let’s plan for his possible off-ramp.
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t8. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | S, Toledo
Recommender: Tony Schultz
After last night’s surprise pick of Caleb Banks, the Vikings need to address the best player available and a position of need. He may be the third choice at the position, but let’s hope that McNeil-Warren is still on the board.
Taking him will patch a lot of the hurt that fans think they have endured for not following everyone’s mock drafts. He can make it to 49 because the path is pretty clear, with the number of good corners available and the team’s needs ahead of him. If they can add Sam Hecht and Emmett Johnson, that’s just icing on the cake.
t8. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | S, Toledo
Recommender: Janik Eckardt
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Everyone sent safety Dillon Thieneman to the State of 10,000 Lakes in mock draft season, but the Vikings went in a different direction. Some, however, thought Toledo’s McNeil-Warren would be an even better fit. Safety remains a need for Minnesota, and McNeil-Warren is one of the top players on the board. It remains to be seen if he’s falling to 49; it might be time to call some other front offices to move up a little.
t10. De’Zhaun Stribling | WR, Mississippi
Reccomender: Kyle Joudry
Size, speed, and blocking. Looks like a very good option to compete at WR3.
t10. De’Zhaun Stribling | WR, Mississippi
Reccomender: Wes Johnson
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Mississippi wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling (1) lines up against Miami during the College Football Playoff semifinal at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Jan 8, 2026, taking part in the Fiesta Bowl as both teams battle for a spot in the national championship game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.
The Vikings need to come away with some combination of the following at the end of day 2 (WR, C, and S). Luckily, many players fit that bill. The Vikings have flirted with later-round WRs over the past few years, but let’s face it, historically, WRs taken after pick 60 are rarely anything more than serviceable.
The Vikings need impact after losing Jalen Nailor to the Raiders this offseason. Enter Top 30 prospect Stribling from Ole Miss. Stribling has been a late draft riser, and many view him as a plug-and-play pro. He’d be a can’t-miss selection in the 2nd or 3rd round.
The Cleveland Browns have done almost everything they can to fix their offense. Almost. A year after drafting Quinshon Judkins and Harold Fannin Jr., they have turned their attention to the wide receiver position. After drafting KC Concepcion in Round 1 they drafted Denzel Boston early on Day 2. They now have every reason to be excited about their skill position players, if they can only figure out who their quarterback is.
Boston is a prototypical X wide receiver and should fit like a glove next to Fannin and Concepcion. He is six-foot-four and weighs 212 pounds and thrives in contested catch situations. There is some uncertainty about just how diverse his route tree will be in the NFL and how successful he’ll be at creating separation at this level. But his current skillset should make him an excellent deep ball and end zone target. The presence of Fannin and Concepcion should leave him in good coverage situations but there is plenty of uncertainty about whether he has the quarterback who can get him the ball in tight coverage.
Last year was Boston’s best year of production, when he caught 62 passes for 881 yards and 11 touchdowns, and he had similar numbers in 2024. The fact that his touchdowns are the most impressive part of his college resume are instructive for how he could be impactful in Fantasy Football. This should be an instant red zone threat.
My initial projection for Boston has him at 50 catches for 700 yards and five touchdowns. It is important to note that his upside is far beyond that. If Shedeur Sanders or Deshaun Watson provides adequate quarterback play, Boston could be much better, particularly when it comes to touchdowns. If Boston proves to be a better separator in the NFL than we project, he could take over the target lead on the team and see more than the 91 targets I am projecting. For now, it is best to view him as a bench receiver you can draft in the double-digit rounds in redraft.
In Dynasty, Boston enters the league as a low-end WR3 who is worth a pick at the one-two turn in rookie drafts. I prefer Concepcion and Omar Cooper but I will take Boston over De’Zhaun Stribling. I had Matt Waldman on Fantasy Football Today Dynasty earlier this month for my rookie wide receiver preview. He gave his thoughts on Boston here:
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The fact that the Browns took both Concepcion and Boston in the first 40 picks means we need to lower expectations for Harold Fannin and Jerry Jeudy. Jeudy falls out of draft consideration and Fannin definitively falls behind Tyler Warren, Kyle Pitts, and Isaiah Likely in redraft rankings. In Superflex leagues the situation is much more appealing for whoever wins this job, particularly since the Browns have also solidified the offensive line. The Browns could legitimately have a good offensive environment for a quarterback. We’ll see if that matters before 2027.
The NFL has already seen 32 picks come down the wire during the first round of the draft on Thursday. Now, it’s time for even more action to unfold as Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off from Pittsburgh on Friday night.
Over the course of the opening round, trades were the major storyline as eight deals went down over the course of the evening. As we transition to Day 2, the wheeling and dealing is expected to continue, if not amplify, as this area has been circled as the true meat of this year’s draft.
The second round will also see over a handful of teams finally enter the fray, as there were eight clubs that did not make a first-round selection on Thursday. That includes the San Francisco 49ers, who are slated to pick first at No. 33 overall.
Be sure to refresh this page throughout the weekend to get all the latest grades. If you want to do all that plus track the best available prospects and get access to every pick in the draft on one page, you can in our draft tracker. And follow along with each pick and every trade in our live blog.
The 49ers tab Stribling as their Jauan Jennings replacement. He’s one of the better blockers in the class and will do the dirty work in the offense. Stribling will add a stronger vertical element than Jennings did. The Ole Miss receiver just isn’t nearly the route-runner that Jennings was in the offense.
After taking Jeremiyah Love in Round 1, the Cardinals come back and give him someone to open up running lanes. Bisontis is also a physical presence in pass protection where he thrives cleaning up pockets whenever he can. Without any options to fill their tackle need, this was the next best option.
35. Bills: T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson
Grade: B-
The Bills were in desperate need of pass-rushing help and add just that at the top of Round 2. Parker is a physical edge rusher who’s been a plus run defender and pocket-collapser since Day 1 at Clemson. He would have gone much higher than this after his sophomore year, but his lackluster 2025 tape drops him to Round 2.
36. Texans: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
Grade: A+
If there was any weakness on this Texans defense, well, it just got fixed. McDonald is nothing short of an elite run-defending nose tackle prospect. His ability to envelope double teams and make plays in the run game will allow DeMeco Ryans to dedicate more resources to the back end in coverage – a scary thought.
37. Giants: Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
Grade: B+
New defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson gets himself one of the better press-corners in the class. Hood is physical at the line of scrimmage and has top-end speed to make up ground deep. While he can get a little overly aggressive, he’s still one of the younger corners in the class, just turning 21, with room for development
Stukes was college football’s top slot corner in coverage last season. He has the length and athleticism to play man as well as the quick processing for zone. He could end up at either slot, outside corner, or safety for Las Vegas – that’s how versatile he is. A tremendous influx of talent for a secondary in need.
39. Browns: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
Grade: A
The Browns double up at receiver a year after doubling up at running back. It’s an indictment of their current room, for sure, but also indicative of the loaded receiver class. Boston is a distinctly different type of receiver from KC Concepcion as he’s more of a possession receiver with a big wingspan and catch radius. He also has some of the best hands in the entire class.
40. Chiefs: R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
Grade: A
Thomas represents a distinct departure from the bigger-bodied edges that Steve Spagnuolo has coveted in the past, and I like it. He’s a speed rusher with one of the more refined toolboxes in this class. He may not be much of a run defender, but the Chiefs won’t have to use him on run downs to get their money’s worth.
41. Bengals: Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
Grade: A+
If you can do what Howell did this past season to SEC tackles, you can rush the passer in the NFL. Short arms be damned. He’s a twitchy mover who sets up tackles with his pacing extremely well. He goes to the perfect spot on a Cincinnati team that needs edge-rushing help and can also afford to let him be a specialist.
Miller is one of the safer run defenders in the class. He has prototypical 3-4 defensive end traits, although he could probably even kick into nose if you really wanted him to. He may never be an elite pass-rusher, but he can at least walk back guards occasionally.
43. Dolphins: Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech
Grade: A
The Dolphins continue their strategy of drafting high-floor football players. Rodriguez was the best linebacker in all of college football last season. He may not have the prototypical frame, but he’s got great range and has the best instincts in the class. He’ll be an extension of Jeff Hafley on the field.
44. Lions: Derrick Moore, EDGE, Michigan
Grade: A-
Moore is nothing if not a culture fit for the Lions. The man treats every rep like he’s upset at the offensive lineman in front of him. While he’s a middling athlete, he maximizes his traits through sheer force and effort.
45. Ravens: Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri
Grade: C+
Young is somewhat reminiscent of former Missouri defensive end Darius Robinson in that he’s a bit of a tweener. He’s a jumbo defensive end, but his athletic testing numbers are closer to those of a defensive tackle. The problem is, we never really saw him play on the interior in college. He’ll, at minimum, be a hard edge-setter who can spell Trey Hendrickson on early downs.
Trotter is the perfect linebacker for a Todd Bowles defense. He’s a tremendous blitzer who plays on the opposite side of the line of scrimmage better than any other linebacker in this draft class. The Bucs front seven just got a couple of butt-kickers.
47. Steelers: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
Grade: A+
If the Steelers wanted to come away with a tackle and receiver in this class, they did about as well as they could have expected, given their draft capital. Bernard is a nuanced route-runner who can create on his own after the catch. While he lacks the juice to be a true downfield weapon, he can get open at the intermediate level consistently.
48. Falcons: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
Grade: A+
The Terrell brothers are reunited once again. I say again, but being six years apart, they’ve likely never played on the same team until now. Avieon is the shorter, scrappier version of his brother AJ. He has the same smooth coverage skills, with a little more edge from being the younger brother.
AAMI Park will play host to Saturday’s
Round 8 NRL game between Melbourne Storm and
South Sydney Rabbitohs. The game kicks off at 8:10 pm with Melbourne Storm heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Melbourne Storm vs.
South Sydney Rabbitohs
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Saturday night shapes as a genuine contest, with South Sydney carrying strong attacking form into Melbourne. The Storm, traditionally dominant at AAMI Park, have shown vulnerability around the ruck and edges in recent weeks. The Rabbitohs boast plenty of strike power, led by Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker, and will look to exploit any defensive lapses. If the game opens up, South Sydney have the firepower to challenge the hosts.
Melbourne Storm vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Teams
Storm team: 1. Sualauvi Faalogo 2. William Warbrick 3. Jack Howarth 4. Nick Meaney 5. Manaia Waitere 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Joe Chan 12. Cooper Clarke 13. Trent Loiero 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Alec MacDonald 16. Shawn Blore 17. Davvy Moale 18. Jack Hetherington 19. Hugo Peel 20. Trent Toelau 21. Josiah Pahulu 22. Moses Leo Rabbitohs team: 1. Matthew Dufty 2. Alex Johnston 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Jack Wighton 5. Campbell Graham 6. Cody Walker 7. Jamie Humphreys 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Bronson Garlick 10. Sean Keppie 11. Brandon Smith 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Cameron Murray 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Lachlan Hubner 16. Jayden Sullivan 17. Keaon Koloamatangi 18. Euan Aitken 19. Liam Le Blanc 20. Latrell Siegwalt 21. Thomas Fletcher 22. Edward Kosi
The 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans continues on Saturday, April 25, with the third round at TPC Louisiana. You can find full Zurich Classic tee times for Saturday’s third round at the bottom of this post.
Featured tee time for Round 3
Matt Fitzpatrick — and his brother, Alex — are currently on an incredible run.
Matt is now No. 3 in the world after claiming his second victory of the season at the RBC Heritage last week. Meanwhile, his younger brother Alex recently claimed his first DP World Tour title at the Hero Indian Open.
Now, the two are competing together as partners for the fourth time at the Zurich Classic, and find themselves just one shot behind leaders Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer (-16) heading into the weekend.
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The Fitzpatricks, alongside Smalley and Springer, will tee off in Saturday afternoon’s final grouping at 12:50 p.m. ET.
You can watch Saturday’s third round of the 2026 Zurich Classic from 1-3 p.m. ET on Golf Channel, followed by the CBS broadcast from 3-6 p.m. ET. PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ will provide exclusive early streaming coverage starting at 9 a.m. ET on Saturday, in addition to featured group and featured hole coverage.
Check out the complete Round 3 tee times and groupings for the Zurich Classic below.
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2026 Zurich Classic tee times for Saturday: Round 3 (ET)
Tee No. 1
10:58 a.m. – Erik van Rooyen, Christiaan Bezuidenhout; William Mouw, Takumi Kanaya 11:12 a.m. – Aaron Rai, Sahith Theegala; Matt Wallace, Marco Penge 11:26 a.m. – Ben Martin, Trace Crowe; Matti Schmid, Seamus Power 11:40 a.m. – Brice Garnett, Lee Hodges; Adam Svensson, Adam Hadwin 11:54 a.m. – Kristoffer Reitan, Kris Ventura; Sam Stevens, Zach Bauchou 12:08 p.m. – Doug Ghim, Jeffrey Kang; Nick Dunlap, Gordon Sargent 12:22 p.m. – Eric Cole, Hank Lebioda; Matt McCarty, Mac Meissner 12:36 p.m. – Davis Thompson, Austin Eckroat; Billy Horschel, Tom Hoge 12:50 p.m. – Alex Smalley, Hayden Springer; Matt Fitzpatrick, Alex Fitzpatrick
Tee No. 10
10:58 a.m. – Matthieu Pavon, Martin Couvra; John Parry, Dan Brown 11:12 a.m. – A.J. Ewart, Casey Jarvis; Adrien Dumont de Chassart, Davis Chatfield 11:26 a.m. – Karl Vilips, Michael Thorbjornsen; Wyndham Clark, Taylor Moore 11:40 a.m. – Davis Riley, Nick Hardy; Chandler Phillips, Carson Young 11:54 a.m. – Ryan Gerard, Sudarshan Yellamaraju; Luke Clanton, Blades Brown 12:08 p.m. – Keith Mitchell, Brandt Snedeker; David Lipsky, Rico Hoey 12:22 p.m. – Lanto Griffin, Ben Kohles; Chad Ramey, Justin Lower 12:36 p.m. – Ben Griffin, Andrew Novak; Max McGreevy, Kevin Roy 12:50 p.m. – Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, Jacob Skov Olesen
Lakshya Sen endured a tough loss but Ayush Shetty and the doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty registered wins as 2022 champions India notched up a commanding 4-1 win over Canada in their opening Group A tie of the Thomas Cup Finals on Friday. However there was disappointment in store in the women’s section as India lost 2-3 to hosts Denmark in their opening Group A tie of the Uber Cup Finals. After Lakshya’s spirited effort ended in a 18-21, 21-19, 21-10 loss to world No. 13 Victor Lai, world No. 4 Satwik and Chirag levelled the tie with a dominant 21-10 21-11 win over Jonathan Bing Tsan Lai and Kevin Lee.
The 20-year-old Ayush, runner-up at the recent Asia Championships, then outwitted world No. 33 Brian Yang 21-13, 21-17 in 39 minutes to hand India a 2-1 lead.
The second doubles pair of Hariharan Amsakarunan and M R Arjun sealed the tie for India with a convincing 21-7 21-15 victory over Ty Alexander Lindeman and Nyl Yakura.
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Kidambi Srikanth then outsmarted world No. 77 Joshua Nguyen 21-17 21-12 in the inconsequential fifth match as India wrapped up the match 4-1 to be placed second in the table behind China.
China, 11-time winners and defending champions, beat Australia 5-0.
The top two teams from each of the four groups will qualify for the quarter-finals.
“Really happy with the way we played today… although we were down 0-1, we’re happy that we could get a point for the team and make it 1-0.
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“We don’t want to keep so many expectations, we just want to enjoy as much as possible. It’s a long tournament, we have three days break now. There are new people who have come in, they are young and everyone is in good spirit,” Satwik told reporters.
“We just want to have some good memories in 10 days because you don’t get time. It’s a team event, let’s have some fun. We taking one day at a time.” In Uber Cup, India lost 2-3 with hosts Denmark in their opening tie of Group A.
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu put India ahead with a tough 21-13 18-21 21-17 win over Denmark’s world No 21 Line Christophersen.
World No. 3 Unnati Hooda then produced a late fightback and saved multiple match points before going down 12-21 23-25 against world No. 26 Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt, who won a silver medal at the 2026 European Badminton Championships early this month.
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Tanvi Sharma went down to Amalie Schulz 21-19, 16-21, 16-21 in a 54-minute contest after taking the opening game as India trailed 1-2.
In their must win rubber, the women’s doubles pair of Shruti Mishra and Priya Konjengbam missed two match points before losing the decider to Amalie Cecilie Kudsk and Mette Werge 17-21, 21-11, 21-23 in a one hour and 15-minute battle.
In the final, inconsequential rubber, Tanisha Crasto and PV registered a win after Alexandra Boje and Christine Busch conceded the match in the second game.
The Indian pair had taken the first game 21-19 and were trailing 14-17 when the Danish duo retired after 36 minutes of play.
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Lakshya vs Lai
It turned into another energy-sapping contest, reminiscent of the All England semifinal, with Lakshya and Lai locked in long, draining rallies.
Lakshya dictated early with sharp net play and smashes, doing enough to take the opening game despite Lai closing in from 14-18.
Lai hit back after the change of ends, racing to 7-2 and unsettling the Indian with clever deception and changes of pace to lead 11-7.
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A 45-shot rally sparked a brief comeback as Lakshya drew level at 12-12, but Lai held firm in the closing stages, edging a tight finish after 19-19 with a net winner and a composed duel.
The decider was one-sided as Lai surged to 4-1 and 10-3, carrying the momentum to 11-5 at the break. Lakshya struggled to keep up as the Canadian mixed precision with power to move to 16-8 before sealing the match when the Indian went long, avenging his Birmingham loss.
India next face Australia and China on Monday and Wednesday.
Sindhu vs Christophersen
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Sindhu started slowly before cruising through the opening game but was pushed into a decider by Christophersen.
The Dane raised her intensity in the second, matching Sindhu stroke for stroke from 6-6 to 11-11 and edging ahead 16-15 before forcing the decider as errors crept into the Indian’s game.
Backed by chants from the Indian camp, Sindhu relied on her deception and angles to stay in the contest.
Christophersen mixed pace well early in the third to lead 4-3, but Sindhu responded with three quick points to go 9-8 up and held a narrow edge at the interval.
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The Dane again moved ahead 15-12 but faltered with errors as Sindhu drew level at 15-15.
In a nervy finish, Sindhu held her composure, winning six of the last seven points to move 18-16 ahead before finishing with a body smash and a down-the-line winner to seal the match.
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Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and it was all about protecting the quarterback. While none were taken in the first eight picks, nine offensive linemen heard their names called among the first 32 selections, starting with Utah’s Spencer Fano going to the Browns at No. 9 and ending with his college teammate Caleb Lomu landing with the Patriots at No. 28. All in all, seven tackles and two interior linemen went on night one.
Now, Day 2 is underway, and we’ll track every selection as it happens, with analysis of the most notable picks and a full team-by-team breakdown of all 257 selections throughout the draft.
2026 NFL Draft essentials
This page updates live throughout the draft.
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NFL Draft picks by team
Arizona Cardinals (7 picks)
Round 1, pick 3: Jeremiyah Love — RB, Notre Dame
Round 2, pick 34: Chase Bisontis — IOL, Texas A&M
Round 3, pick 65
Round 4, pick 104
Round 5, pick 143
Round 6, pick 183
Round 7, pick 217
Atlanta Falcons (5 picks)
Round 2, pick 48
Round 3, pick 79
Round 4, pick 122
Round 6, pick 215
Round 7, pick 231
Baltimore Ravens (11 picks)
Round 1, pick 14: Olaivavega Ioane — IOL, Penn State
McDonald Jones Stadium will play host to Sunday’s
Round 8 NRL game between Newcastle Knights and
Penrith Panthers. The game kicks off at 2:00 pm with Penrith Panthers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Newcastle Knights vs.
Penrith Panthers
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Penrith continue to set the benchmark with their composure under pressure and defensive resilience. Even when challenged, the Panthers find a way to execute in key moments, a trait that remains unmatched. Newcastle have been competitive this season, particularly in effort areas, but may struggle to break down Penrith’s disciplined defence. Expect the Panthers to control the tempo and capitalise when it matters most.
Newcastle Knights vs Penrith Panthers Teams
Knights team: 1. Fletcher Sharpe 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Fletcher Hunt 5. James Schiller 6. Sandon Smith 7. Dylan Brown 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Trey Mooney 11. Francis Manuleleua 12. Jermaine McEwen 13. Mathew Croker 14. Harrison Graham 15. Pasami Saulo 16. Cody Hopwood 17. Elijah Leaumoana 18. Asu Kepaoa 19. Kyle McCarthy 20. Peter Hola 21. Lachlan Crouch 22. Wilson De Courcey Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Paul Alamoti 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To’o 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Freddy Lussick 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Luke Garner 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Jack Cogger 15. Scott Sorensen 16. Kalani Going 17. Billy Phillips 18. Izack Tago 19. Jack Cole 20. Luron Patea 21. Billy Scott 22. Sione Fonua
Rio Ferdinand moved his family to Dubai last summer after leaving England following his departure from TNT Sports over a decade after becoming a television pundit
Rio Ferdinand’s seven-bedroom Kent mansion is up on the market eight months after the former Manchester United player moved to Dubai.
Ferdinand, 47, is said to have paid around £2.7million for the property back in 2008, the year he won the Champions League and a third Premier League title. Approaching two decades on, its guide price is £10.5million.
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Selling at that price would see Ferdinand make almost £8million in profit on a house the family no longer lives in. They – his wife, Kate, 34, and children Cree, five, Shae, two, and Tia, 14 – relocated from Orpington last summer.
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The 12,500 sq ft property is in a gated enclave of Farnborough Park inside the M25, and its entire plot is around 1.5 acres. Despite the Mail stating that Ferdinand bought it in 2008, online listings state that Durtnells built it four years later, in 2012.
Inside is a gym and studio as well as an indoor pool complex. However, any new owner would need to reinstate the latter feature after Ferdinand went away from the original design.
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He spoke about tax rises in the UK contributing to their move last year. Ferdinand even appeared on LBC to talk taxation.
Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV package
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Sky has upgraded its Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle to now include HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+ and Hayu, as well as 135 channels and full Sky coverage of the Premier League and EFL.
Sky broadcasts more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more with at least 215 live from the top flight alongside Formula 1, darts and golf.
The pundit said: “If things like the health service, for example, were absolutely flying and working perfectly well, then I think people wouldn’t mind paying tax.
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“But when there arethere’s things that are falling apart and going wrong in the country, then I sit there and go, ‘we pay towards tax, and is it really going towards the things that are actually benefiting the people that live here?’
“And that’s the big question that needs answering, I think a lot of us know the answer to that.” Ferdinand also spoke about the move being for their children.
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He added: “In Dubai, it feels like they’re valued, and the lifestyle means that they’re happy and vibrant with good energy for the kids. Lifestyle, safety, weather – it’s just a new life.”
Kate said at the time: “A new chapter, a fresh start — because if we don’t try, we’ll never know. Ahhh!”
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“We’ve talked about this for so long, and now it’s finally real… we’re here, we are making a new home in the place we met! Missing some of our specials already & a bit scared, excited & nervous — but more than anything, ready for fresh starts and new beginnings
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has shared his thoughts on the Nigeria Football Federation’s move to attract William Osula to represent the national team.
The Nigeria Football Federation has reportedly opened talks with the Denmark-born striker as part of efforts to strengthen the Super Eagles following recent setbacks.
Osula, 22, has represented Denmark U21 and Denmark U19, but he is yet to play for the senior side. This leaves him free to switch allegiance, with Nigeria hoping to convince him to commit ahead of upcoming fixtures, including the Unity Cup and friendly matches against Poland national football team and Portugal national football team in June.
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Nigeria have already boosted their squad with the addition of Arthur Okonkwo, whose international switch from England was recently approved by FIFA.
Sodje backs move but calls for local development
Sodje, who was born abroad but chose to play for Nigeria during his career, believes the NFF are right to pursue Osula. However, he also stressed the importance of developing players within the domestic league.
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“It’s always good to bring in top players if they are eligible to play for Nigeria,” Sodje said. “But at the same time, we must continue to build and support talents from our local league.
“He’s Nigerian, so I don’t see why he shouldn’t be invited. He will improve the team and give more strength in attack. It’s a good step, but we should also give home-based players the same opportunity.”
Osula’s rising profile
Osula is gradually establishing himself at Newcastle United under manager Eddie Howe. The forward has impressed this season and recently scored in a 2-1 victory over Manchester United.
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Despite his progress at club level, the young striker is still eligible to play for multiple countries, including Nigeria, Denmark, France, and England.
Should he choose Nigeria, Osula could become a key figure in the team’s rebuilding process under head coach Eric Chelle. However, the final decision on his international future remains in his hands.
Florida’s Sam Bennett took home the Conn Smythe Trophy last season — the trophy awarded to the most valuable player of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
With the Panthers out of the postseason, a new player will take the crown in 2026.
Who will it be?
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Let’s take a look at the odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of April 24, along with a look at the winners over the last 20 years.
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The Favorite: It’s no surprise that Colorado center Nathan MacKinnon is the favorite in this spot. Since getting drafted by the Avalanche with the first pick of the 2013 NHL Draft, he’s tallied 126 points in the postseason, including 24 in 2022, when the Avalanche last hoisted the Cup. While he’s never won the Conn Smythe Trophy, some of his career accolades include the Ted Lindsay Award (NHL’s most outstanding player in the regular season), NHL First All-Star Team and the Hart Trophy (regular-season MVP trophy).
Ones to Watch: Cale Makar and Connor McDavid are ones to watch in this market. McDavid won this award in 2024, despite the fact his Edmonton Oilers were on the losing side of the Stanley Cup Final that year. Makar — MacKinnon’s teammate — secured the trophy in 2022 when the Avalanche won it all. Currently, Makar & Co. are up 3-0 on the Kings in the best-of-seven Round 1 series. McDavid and his Oilers are tied 1-1 with Anaheim.
Past NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners
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2025: Sam Bennett, Florida Panthers 2024: Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers* 2023: Jonathan Marchessault, Vegas Golden Knights 2022: Cale Makar, Colorado Avalanche 2021: Andrei Vasilevskiy, Tampa Bay Lightning 2020: Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning 2019: Ryan O’Reilly, St. Louis Blues 2018: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals 2017: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins 2016: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins 2015: Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks 2014: Justin Williams, Los Angeles Kings 2013: Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks 2012: Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings 2011: Tim Thomas, Boston Bruins 2010: Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks 2009: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins 2008: Henrik Zetterberg, Detroit Red Wings 2007: Scott Niedermayer, Anaheim Ducks 2006: Cam Ward, Carolina Hurricanes
* Asterisk indicates that player was a member of the losing team in the Stanley Cup Final
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