Dec 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
In March, things appeared dicey for Aaron Jones and the Minnesota Vikings.
Word had circulated that the team was going to move on, but there was an 11th-hour resolution where the veteran agreed to a pay cut to stick around the Twin Cities. The veteran is back for a minimum of one more season.
I spoke with Jones at the Vikings’ draft part at U.S. Bank Stadium. Naturally, the conversation worked into the 2026 NFL Draft. What was his message to those who were being drafted late? How do you have a ten-year career, become a starter, and go to the Pro Bowl? Aaron Jones has done all of those things.
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Check out some of his response: “It’s make the most of every opportunity. That opportunity could be an opportunity to get into the cold tub, the opportunity to get in a hyperbaric chamber, extra stretching session. Just maximizing your resources that are there for you.”
Aaron Jones Offers a Message to the Rookies
Sometimes, players (and coaches) fall victim to standard football lingo.
Everyone talks about being tough, working hard, and being a team-first player. Some of that is worked into the Jones answer, but I tend to trust his sincerity. And, to be sure, the proof is in the pudding. Not the fastest, the largest, nor the highest picked, Jones has been in the NFL since going in the 5th of the 2017 NFL Draft. Clearly, he has something figured out.
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Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) pushes forward with the football during first-half action on Sep 14, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Jones tested Atlanta’s defensive front early as Minnesota attempted to establish balance on offense in the Week 2 contest. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images.
His ideas about the young fellas taking care of their body makes sense. Note that he’s talking about that as someone who is in his early 30s and not his early 20s. Maybe some of that insight has been hard earned, but the point remains that the incoming talent would be wise to soak it up from the start of their careers.
What’s also of note from his answer was his emphasis on the NFL being a business. Again, that’s the sort of saying that’s so general and overused that it has been hollowed of its meaning, but he offered further clarity to add nice insight to what he means.
Per Jones, the rookies are “always being evaluated, whether [they] know it or not.” That much is obvious when they’re in practice or playing in a game, but it goes beyond that. The way these guys carry themselves in the building matters. In meetings, it’s vital to be able to demonstrate an understanding of one’s responsibilities within specific plays. Doing so builds trust from the coaches – key to getting onto the field – while proving that work is being done to digest the playbook.
Kick it over to Aaron Jones for these precise ideas: “Even when you’re sitting in the meeting room, and they ask you a question, I’m going to show them that I’m ready, I’ve been in my playbook.” Further from Jones: “I feel like a lot of it comes down to trust.”
Being able to “show your value” is what’s now needed from the incoming talent, especially with the margin being thinner for a late-round player than a 1st-Round player.
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Think of things this way. Tearing it up in college means earning a ticket to get into the NFL. Now that the rookies have done so, there’s now a new challenge, something else that needs to be earned. Being in the NFL is just the beginning; the focus now turns toward earning a roster spot alongside a job on Sunday. That could be on specials or possibly by getting worked into either of offense or defense. Some may even work into the starting lineup.
Sep 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) catches a pass from quarterback Sam Darnold (14) against the Houston Texans in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images.
Aaron Jones, 31, is coming back in 2026 as a co-favorite to be the Vikings’ top running back (Jordan Mason is competing with him). At the very least, he’ll be an excellent option on 3rd down as one of the NFL’s most underrated receiving backs. He’s a strong pass blocker and can still move the ball on the ground, so he helps keep the Vikings unpredictable.
Rookies would do well to follow the veteran’s example, mirroring his habits to arrive at a better chance of overcoming the modest expectations that are imposed on Day 3 players.
Carson Hocevar has left a positive review for Cleetus McFarland’s top-5 ARCA finish at Talladega. The Spire Motorsports driver was captured supporting McFarland on Saturday afternoon’s Alabama Manufactured Housing 200.
Driving the No.30 Ford, McFarland began on the tenth row and two spots behind his YouTube collaborator, George Siciliano. The Nebraska native chased down the field and entered the top 10 with the guidance of his spotter, Kevin Hamlin.
Hocevar caught the action from the sidelines and was cheering for McFarland the whole way. Under a NASCAR post dedicated to McFarland’s result, the Cup Series driver wrote,
“Was fun to watch.”
Cleetus McFarland and Carson Hocevar have been friends for a while now. The two were last spotted in NASCAR’s promo for the 2026 season.
Saturday’s result marks Cleetus McFarland’s second top-5 ARCA finish this season. The 30-year-old logged a P4 result at Rockingham earlier. Notably, McFarland was denied approval to compete in the O’Reilly race at Talladega.
“What an insane day of racing and the greatest race I’ve ever been a part of in my life right there…..honestly the most fun I’ve had with clothes on,” McFarland said.
“I did get a smidge emotional, because I was just like, when we were under caution, I was sitting there thinking, like, ‘Oh man, I’m at the front of the stamp pack’”, he added, “I know a lot of people are supporting me. And like, I just saw some guys with their sleeves cut off in the crowd; just like the third time we’ve gone by under costume, they were just like this. And I was like, man, so I’m so lucky, dude.”
Cleetus McFarland is slated for another ARCA race at Michigan International Speedway and an O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Nashville.
Fans can watch the Nashville race on CW. The 188-lap event is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, at 7:30 PM ET. The Michigan ARCA race is scheduled a week later on June 5.
Babar Azam with heated exchange with Umpire (Screengrab)
Babar Azam was seen engaged in a heated discussion with the umpire during PSL match between Peshawar Zalami and Lahore Qalandars after repeated ball changes early in the innings.The first incident occurred on the 11th ball, when Mohammad Basit bowled a back-of-a-length delivery to Mohammad Naeem, who cleared his front leg and swiped it over square leg for a boundary. The ball sailed beyond the ropes and could not be retrieved, forcing the fourth umpire to bring out a replacement.Just five deliveries later, on the 16th ball, Khurram Shahzad bowled another short-of-length delivery that Naeem dispatched over deep mid-wicket for a six. Once again, the ball was lost outside the boundary, prompting another replacement.Following these back-to-back incidents, Babar appeared visibly frustrated and was seen in an animated exchange with the umpire, questioning the need for yet another ball change so early in the match. The unusual sequence of events, two balls lost within the first three overs, sparked confusion and clearly did not sit well with the Peshawar Zalami skipper. In the 38th match of the Pakistan Super League 2026, Lahore Qalandars pulled off a thrilling six-wicket victory over Peshawar Zalmi at the Gaddafi Stadium. Zalmi posted a formidable 199/4, powered by half-centuries from Michael Bracewell and Babar Azam. In response, Lahore chased down the target in 19.3 overs, led by a crucial knock from Fakhar Zaman, with strong support from the middle order. The high-scoring contest saw nearly 400 runs scored, but Lahore held their nerve in the final overs to seal an important win and keep their playoff hopes alive.
Sep 11, 2025; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons running back Demond Claiborne (1) awaits the snap in the first half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Luke Jamroz-Imagn Images.
The Minnesota Vikings had no youth in their running back room — until late Saturday afternoon. After a trade back into the 6th Round, interim general manager Rob Brzezinski drafted Wake Forest’s Demond Claiborne, and just like that, fans have a twinge of hope that a youth movement at tailback could be on the horizon.
Minnesota added burst, return value, and another backfield variable for Kevin O’Connell’s offense.
Veteran Jordan Mason and Aaron Jones will presumably get the bulk of carries early next season, but if injuries arise, Claiborne could be tapped on the shoulder.
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Claiborne Adds Speed to a Backfield That Needed More Juice
One drafted halfback is better than zero drafted halfbacks.
Wake Forest running back Demond Claiborne (1) accelerates through the line during first-quarter action against Virginia Tech, Oct 4, 2025 in Blacksburg, showing burst and vision at Lane Stadium while navigating traffic and looking to create a chunk gain early in a competitive ACC matchup on the road. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
It’s Claiborne for MIN in Round 6
Vikings fans waited anxiously during the draft’s first five rounds for a new running back — that didn’t arrive. Then, after a trade with the New England Patriots, the drought ended.
Vikings.com’s Rob Kleifield announced, “The Vikings offense added speed you can’t teach in the sixth round. Minnesota selected former Wake Forest running back Demond Claiborne with the 198th pick of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday, jolting its backfield with a Second-Team All-ACC runner who has red-hot wheels. The Vikings vaulted up the draft board to snag Claiborne, sending No. 234 and a 2027 sixth-round pick to New England in exchange for 198, which Minnesota twice previously owned (the third time’s the charm).”
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“Claiborne, 22, led Wake Forest in rushing each of the past three seasons and followed up 1,049 yards on the ground in 2024 with 907 in 2025. In total, Claiborne carried 558 times in college for 2,599 yards and 26 touchdowns, including double-digit TDs in his final two go-rounds.”
On paper, the Claiborne draft pick doesn’t quite pack the punch of Jeremiyah Love (Arizona Cardinals) or Jadarian Price (Seattle Seahawks) from earlier in the draft, but for Minnesota, it’s a step in the right direction.
Get to Know Claiborne
Claiborne is 5’10” and 190 pounds. He has 4.37 speed, and after the Vikings lost Jalen Nailor, Rondale Moore (RIP), and Ty Chandler this offseason, the club desperately needs more speed. Claiborne is that.
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The strengths:
Change-of-direction fluidity
Special teams versatility
Balance
Intense breakaway speed
Weaknesses:
Does not have prototypical size of a workhorse running back
Fumbles
Pass protection will need a lot of work
Drops as a pass-catcher
Not tackle-breaking savant
The Ringer‘s Todd McShay on Claiborne: “Claiborne is an undersized back who is a threat to score every time he touches the ball. He ran the third-fastest 40 time among running backs at the combine. He doesn’t need much of a crease to pull away in the run game, after the catch, and in the return game.”
“He can press the line of scrimmage, get linebackers to commit and make late cuts. He can make defenders miss in the hole. He’s an effective cutback runner. He uses jab steps and hesitation to shake defenders in space. He’s not a power back, but he keeps moving his feet, and he breaks tackles with contact balance. Scouts have expressed concerns about his maturity and ability to control his emotions in the past.”
Claiborne is the first running back drafted by the Vikings since DeWayne McBride in Round 7 three years ago. Minnesota still hasn’t picked a tailback in the draft’s first four rounds since 2019. That drought continues.
Wake Forest running back Demond Claiborne (1) carries the ball against Georgia Tech during third-quarter play, Sep 27, 2025 in Winston-Salem, using quick cuts and lateral agility to find space at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium as the Demon Deacons push for momentum in an ACC contest. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images
McShay added, “He appeared to lose his cool when he spiked the ball after dropping a pass against North Carolina last season. Claiborne’s not built to carry a heavy workload in the NFL. Claiborne is unlikely to develop into a team’s primary ballcarrier, but he has the skill set to develop into an excellent complementary back.”
“There are backs that ran as well as Claiborne and didn’t reach their upside in the NFL and he carries a mid-round grade for a reason. De’Von Achane, a 2023 third-round pick, is an optimistic comparison. Achane is faster than Claiborne, but both players are explosive and possess similar frames.”
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Why the Pick Matters
Last year, the Vikings began to turn the corner into a competent rushing offense:
Vikings Rushing DVOA, NFL Ranking, in the Kevin O’Connell Era:
2025: 13th 2024: 20th 2023: 27th 2022: 27th
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But here’s the main problem:
Vikings Rushing Playcall % NFL Ranking in the Kevin O’Connell Era:
2025: 19th 2024: 18th 2023: 30th 2022: 30th
Minnesota ran the ball at the NFL’s 13th-best efficiency clip but ranked 13th-least in rushing playcall percentage. The Claiborne pick matters because he could inspire Minnesota to establish a more balanced offense.
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O’Connell’s offense will not be unlocked to its fullest potential until it runs the ball at a balanced rate, at least compared to other playoff-contending teams.
NFL Comparisons
Looking for a stylistic comparison for Claiborne? Say less.
The Achane comp is important for one reason: the Vikings plucked Achane’s offensive coordinator, Frank Smith, from the last four years as their new assistant head coach earlier in the offseason. Achane is 5’9 and 190 pounds. He’s not “supposed” to be a Top 8 NFL running back at his size. But he is.
Wake Forest running back Demond Claiborne (1) breaks into the second level against California defensive back Nohl Williams, Nov 8, 2024 in Winston-Salem, displaying speed and balance while attacking open space during first-half action at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in a nonconference showdown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
The optimistic take? Smith can massage Claiborne into some variation of Achane in Minnesota. That’s the Holy Grail scenario.
Apr 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) celebrates after a three-pointer during the second half against the Denver Nuggets in game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo was ruled out after injuring his lower right leg in the first quarter and was late joined on the sidelines by injured teammate Anthony Edwards in the first half of Saturday’s 112-96 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of their playoff series in Minneapolis.
DiVincenzo sustained the injury on a non-contact play 79 seconds into the game. He planted his foot to go toward a loose ball, and he quickly went down as he grabbed toward the back of his right leg.
The team ruled out DiVincenzo before the end of the first quarter. ESPN reported that DiVincenzo, who left the arena at halftime in a wheelchair, hasa torn right Achilles.
Edwards, a four-time All-Star, appeared to hyperextend his left knee while leaping to defend Nuggets wing Cam Johnson’s drive to the basket with 2:43 remaining in the second quarter. He landed awkwardly and grabbed his left knee. Edwards was helped to the locker room.
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Minnesota ruled him out for the rest of the game just after halftime. Edwards, who had five points and three rebounds in 18 minutes, is slated to get an MRI to determine the injury’s severity.
The Timberwolves lead the best-of-seven series 3-1, with Game 5 on Monday in Denver.
DiVincenzo averaged 12.2 points per game and shot 37.9% from 3-point range during the regular season. He averaged 14.3 points in the first three games of the playoff series against the Nuggets.
Blistering fifties by Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma guided Sunrisers Hyderabad to a five-wicket win Saturday after teen prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blasted 103 off 37 balls for Rajasthan Royals. Led by Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins, who made an impressive IPL return after a long injury layoff, Hyderabad chased down a target of 229 with nine balls to spare in Jaipur. Sooryavanshi torched the Hyderabad bowling attack after skipper Cummins won the toss and put Rajasthan in to bat. The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi hit four consecutive sixes in the opening over to set the tone, and then hit Cummins, bowling the second over, for a six off his first ball that he faced.
He hit 12 sixes and five boundaries in his power-packed innings, which ended in the 14th over with Rajasthan at 170-3.
After his opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal (10) fell early, Sooryavanshi was ably supported by Dhruv Jurel, who hit a 35-ball 51.
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South Africa’s Donovan Ferreira added a quick 33, and was the only other notable contributor for Rajasthan, who lost their momentum after Sooryavanshi departed.
Cummins bowled four tidy overs for Hyderabad and finished with 1-27.
Rajasthan paid heavily for missed chances early in the Hyderabad innings.
England’s Jofra Archer opened with a fiery spell, removing Australia’s Travis Head off the fifth ball, after wicketkeeper Jurel dropped a regulation catch at the start of the over.
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Archer finished with 2-34 and was the most potent Rajasthan bowler but recieved little support.
His fast-bowling partner, South Africa’s Nandre Burger, was wicketless in 3.3 overs and gave away 50 runs.
Kishan and Abhishek grasped the initiative and raced to 139 in the 10th over, before the latter fell for 57. Kishan followed soon after, out for 74 with Hyderabad at 166-3.
Heinrich Klaasen (29) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (36) took Hyderabad closer to the target before Salil Arora and Aniket Verma got them over the line.
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Cummins said it was a “really good win” and an ideal way to return to competition. His last outing was against England in the third Ashes Test at Adelaide in December.
“Never quite sure how it’ll come out first game (back),” he said.
Cummins also praised RR’s 15-year-old batting prodigy, calling him his new “favourite player”.
“Yeah, I think he’s my new favourite player. He hits the ball so hard, it’s great to watch. It’s good fun.
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“You’ve got to be right on the money as bowler. Because if you’re not, it’s going a long way. He’s impressive.
“He’s had a great start to his career. I love the way he plays. It takes the game on.”
(WIth Added Inputs)
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo left Game 4 of their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets with a non-contact leg injury on Saturday. He was quickly ruled out for the game and later diagnosed with a torn right Achilles tendon, per ESPN. DiVincenzo will miss the remainder of the Wolves’ postseason run and will likely be out for most or all of the 2026-27 season.
The injury came after DiVincenzo missed a 3-pointer in the opening minutes of an eventual Minnesota win. He lunged to pursue an offensive rebound afterward and fell to the ground. That explosive push forward commonly precedes Achilles injuries, and though no two are alike, it was at least somewhat reminiscent of the ones suffered by Tyrese Haliburton, Jayson Tatum and Damian Lillard last postseason.
“He’s the heart and soul of so many things that we do,” Wolves coach Chris Finch said of DiVincenzo. “You could see the look in his eye when it happened, and you knew. We’ll love him and be there for him.”
The typical recovery for an Achilles tear is roughly a year. Tatum’s 10-month recovery gives DiVincenzo hope of returning next season, but given the history of Achilles tears, players tend to approach recovery extremely cautiously.
This is just the latest injury in a series that has been full of them. Aaron Gordon missed Game 3 for the Nuggets due to calf tightness, and Peyton Watson hasn’t yet suited up for Denver because of a right hamstring strain. Anthony Edwards has been dealing with runner’s knee, and in Game 4, he left the game in the second quarter after Nuggets forward Cam Johnson fell into his leg. He was ruled out for the night. The Wolves are leading the best-of-seven series, 3-1, heading into Monday’s Game 5.
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DiVincenzo has grown into an absolutely critical role player for the Timberwolves. After coming off the bench for the Timberwolves last season, he started all 82 games this season. He averaged over 12 points per game while shooting almost eight 3-pointers per night, and his defense has helped them absorb the loss of Most Improved Player Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
With Edwards also banged up, the Timberwolves will have to rely even more on bench guards Ayo Dosunmu and Bones Hyland. They’ve performed admirably in this series, but things are only going to get harder as this series progresses.
Daizen Maeda drove Celtic to a 3-1 victory against Falkirk as the champions moved level on points with William Hill Premiership leaders Hearts.
The Japan international scored twice and set up another as Martin O’Neill’s side overcame a tough test.
Maeda charged down a clearance from Keelan Adams before drilling the ball past the stranded Nicky Hogarth to give Celtic the lead in the 30th minute.
The Japan international then won the ball back before setting up Kieran Tierney to double the lead a minute before half-time.
Celtic had come under a period of sustained pressure prior to the opener and Falkirk got themselves back in the game in the when substitute Kyrell Wilson produced a brilliant finish in the 70th minute.
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But Maeda restored the two-goal cushion when he slotted home in the 83rd minute from Sebastian Tounekti’s low cross.
Daizen Maeda restored his side’s two-goal cushion against Falkirk (Getty)
Maeda had sent Celtic on their way to the Scottish Cup final last weekend by charging down a clearance from St Mirren goalkeeper Ryan Mullen and he again showed the value of his work ethic in the centre-forward role.
The recently-reinstated Green Brigade invoked the “spirit of 86” before the game with a huge replica of the away strip Celtic wore when beating St Mirren 5-0 to pip Hearts to the title on goal difference 40 years ago.
This Celtic team are some way off the free-flowing football of Davie Hay’s side, who won their final eight league games that season.
Goal difference is unlikely to be their saviour this year. Celtic are four goals worse off than Hearts, who play Hibernian at Easter Road on Saturday, and nine off Rangers, who are a point off the top ahead of their home match with Motherwell.
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But with three consecutive wins behind them, Celtic will give themselves a big chance if they can grind out another four and the home fans delivered the vocal support which could be crucial in home games against their two title rivals.
O’Neill handed James Forrest his first start since November while Falkirk had Hogarth and defenders Keelan Adams and Lewis Neilson in for the injured Scott Bain, Liam Henderson and Filip Lissah.
James Forrest made his first start since November (PA)
Celtic had the better of the opening stages without seriously threatening and they had a let off after some slack play allowed Brad Spencer to unleash a volley which Viljami Sinisalo pushed wide.
Leon McCann and Dylan Tait drove efforts off target for the visitors before Hogarth saved well from Anthony Ralston’s long-range effort.
Maeda opened the scoring from 30 yards and hit an ambitious strike straight at Hogarth from similar range after winning the ball back straight from the restart.
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Falkirk twice came close to an equaliser when Calvin Miller volleyed just wide and Tait headed off target from Spencer’s cross.
But Maeda’s pressing again paid off when he dispossessed Ben Broggio before setting up Tierney to finish off the underside of the bar from 15 yards.
Yang Hyun-jun had a goal disallowed for offside before Wilson lashed the ball into the top corner from McCann’s deep cross.
O’Neill sent on Alistair Johnston for his first game since aggravating a hamstring injury in October and Hogarth stopped Benjamin Nygren’s free-kick and a Liam Scales header before Maeda struck again.
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The Japan international missed a great chance for his hat-trick in the closing stages.
The NFL Draft has arrived. No more conjecture or hypothetical. Five months of preparations and the biggest job interview in the world will now become real.
Viewers have become accustomed to certain similarities. The best quarterbacks, edge rushers, offensive linemen and cornerbacks are towards the top, while running backs, safeties and linebackers are less prioritized at the top. In 2026, they throw out almost all the positional tendencies and trends.
The 2026 Draft has been called a one-quarterback draft. While that perception is accurate, it’s not a literal representation. There is one prospect that should become a franchise quarterback.
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Every other player from QB2-QB26 had less than ideal evaluations. While there is only one expected day one starter at the position, there are plenty of prospects to consider, even if they might need some development.
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The 2026 NFL draft kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday in Pittsburgh (ESPN, ABC and NFL Network– available on Fubo), The Las Vegas Raiders will likely select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick.
Delhi Capitals batter Karun Nair was on the receiving end of brutal trolling after dropping two regulation catches of Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer, costing his side dearly in a high-scoring IPL 2026 clash. In the space of just four deliveries, Karun dropped Shreyas on 28 at long-off, and again on 35 at long-on, inadvertently allowing PBKS to chase a record 265 on a docile track. Karun’s dropped catches proved costly, as Shreyas went on to smash an unbeaten 71 off just 36 balls.
Following Karun’s horror show at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, fans mocked the veteran batter by resurfacing an old, emotional post.
Back in 2022, Karun had famously tweeted: “Dear cricket, give me one more chance.”
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Here’s how internet reacted:
“GIVE ME ONE MORE CHANCE” – KARUN NAIR’S HEARTBREAKING CONFESSION
Karun Nair said – “Dear Cricket, just give me one more chance!” After the DC horror show, this old post is viral again. From a triple century to being ignored, his mind is in total pain! pic.twitter.com/P9S1QfohI4
In the first incident, Shreyas mistimed a shot off Vipraj Nigam toward long-off. Karun settled under the ball but was unable to hold on.
Four balls later, Shreyas miscued once again-this time off a delivery from Kuldeep Yadav-but Karun spilled the chance yet again.
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Meanwhile, Shreyas has been sensational for PBKS this season, scoring 279 runs in seven matches and six innings at an average of 69.75 and a strike rate of 186.00, including four fifties and a best score of 71*.
Since joining the franchise last year, he has made 886 runs in 24 matches and 23 innings at an average of 55.18 and a strike rate of 178.38, including 10 fifties, marking an era of transformation for his T20 game.
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Franziska Kett went from hero to villain as Bayern Munich fought back to ensure they will travel to Barcelona for the decisive leg of their Women’s Champions League semi-final all square.
Kett cancelled out Ewa Pajor’s first-half opener at the Allianz Arena, but was then shown a red card for pulling Salma Paralluelo’s hair as a hard-fought first leg ended 1-1 with Bayern having to survive a late onslaught.
Barca were ahead with just eight minutes on the clock when Pajor met Esmee Brugts’ cross with a deft touch to guide the ball past keeper Ena Mahmutovic, although it took a fine save from Cata Coll to keep out Kett’s curling attempt three minutes before the break.
Franziska Kett’s evening ended in disgrace as she was sent off (Reuters)
Brugts was denied a second for the visitors by a post and Patri Guijarro had a header cleared off the goal-line before Claudia Pina’s follow-up was saved, but the hosts were back on terms with 69 minutes gone when Kett beat Cata Coll.
Kett’s evening ended in disgrace with 11 minutes remaining and Mahmutovic had to be at her best to repel Mapi Leon’s piledriver at the end.
Defending champions Arsenal face eight-time winners Lyon in Sunday’s semi-final.
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