A Minnesota Vikings defensive back jogs into position before a postseason snap against the Los Angeles Rams during NFC Wild Card action on Jan. 13, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Minnesota’s secondary faced a difficult playoff assignment against an explosive Rams passing attack as the Vikings attempted to survive and advance in the NFC bracket. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.
A few years ago, reading that defensive tackle Jalen Redmond and cornerback James Pierre were among the NFL’s most underrated players would’ve been incomprehensible for Minnesota Vikings fans, but that’s the lay of the land in 2026, according to Pro Football Network.
Jacob Infante identified the league’s hidden gems, and Redmond, along with Pierre, got some love.
The Vikings Have 2 Defensive Hidden Gems to Watch
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs breaks free for a touchdown run while Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Jalen Redmond gives chase on Dec. 29, 2024, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Jacobs showcased burst and vision during the NFC North matchup, while Redmond hustled in pursuit as Minnesota’s defense attempted to limit a pivotal scoring play in the second half. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
PFSN: Redmond = Underrated
Infante’s list was 12 players deep, and Minnesota accounted for one-sixth of the shoutouts.
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“An exclusive rights free agent in 2026, Jalen Redmond’s price tag of just over $1 million this year is a steal for the Minnesota Vikings when you consider how well he played last year. He had 62 tackles and 6.0 sacks in 2025, ranking second among all NFL defensive tackles with 18 splash plays,” Infante explained about Redmond.
“With an 82.8 PFSN DT Impact Score that ranked No. 12 at his position, Redmond is arguably the most underrated defensive lineman in football.”
Redmond has evolved into a surefire fan-favorite over the last two seasons due to unsung and top-notch performance.
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Pierre, Too
Vikings fans are just getting to know Pierre; he signed with the club in March and was, in fact, the very first free-agent addition of the cycle.
Infante noted on Pierre, who spent six seasons with Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers, “James Pierre is the only player on this list to have changed teams this offseason, as he signed with the Vikings in free agency. With the Steelers, though, he put together a quietly stellar 2025 campaign.”
“In particular, he broke up 11 passes in 14 games and only allowed a targeted passer rating of 57.2 in coverage. That level of play saw him finish No. 2 in the entire league in PFSN CB Impact Scoring.”
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Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre exits the field after facing the Kansas City Chiefs on Dec. 26, 2021, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Pierre concluded the road matchup after contributing in the secondary and on special teams during a difficult playoff push for Pittsburgh late in the 2021 regular season. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Pierre is in line to perform CB3 duties in Minnesota behind Byron Murphy Jr. and Isaiah Rodgers. Based on his 2025 numbers and efficiency — and the Infante endorsement — he might be able to start as a CB1 or CB2 from time to time.
The Story on Redmond
Former Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah needed a strong player evaluation win in the summer of 2024, and Redmond delivered just that.
The 2022 draft class made little impact, while the 2023 group leaned heavily on Jordan Addison to validate its worth. However, Redmond changed the narrative, becoming the kind of scouting success that front offices crave — affordable, effective, and consistently performing on Sundays.
This momentum carried into 2025 as Redmond’s role expanded alongside his production. Vikings fans have seen this rise before: a defender who starts by making plays in specific situations eventually becomes impossible to overlook.
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Redmond concluded last season with a 72.7 PFF grade and six sacks from the interior, ranking 11th among NFL defensive tackles. He also led all defensive tackles in pass deflections, providing Minnesota with much-needed disruption from the middle of the defensive line. While he may not yet be a household name, he’s getting closer. A Pro Bowl bid is no longer just a distant dream.
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Last year, the Vikings said “sure” to Jeff Okudah as their CB3. This offseason, they approached the position with greater urgency by acquiring Pierre.
Pierre has a solid background, having played nearly 400 defensive snaps last season with an impressive 86.8 Pro Football Focus grade. Additionally, he spent six years under Tomlin in Pittsburgh, which speaks volumes. If Tomlin trusted him for that long, the Vikings have good reason to believe he can excel in Brian Flores’ defense.
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Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores watches from the sideline during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 24, 2024, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Flores monitored Minnesota’s defensive adjustments throughout the nationally televised matchup as the Vikings attempted to slow Los Angeles and maintain momentum during the middle portion of the regular season. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Pierre isn’t coming in as a star; his role is more straightforward: hold up on the outside, tackle effectively, communicate well, avoid blown coverages, and ensure the secondary remains stable if Murphy Jr. or Rodgers miss time.
It makes him a valuable veteran safety net at a position where a single injury can derail an entire defensive strategy. In 2025, Pierre allowed a 41.4 passer rating — a statistic Vikings fans will appreciate after receiving minimal production from Okudah.
If Pierre provides Minnesota with one reliable season, the signing will be justified. If he contributes for two or three seasons, that’s even better. Just don’t expect a late-career emergence into stardom. He’s a dependable veteran cornerback, and for this defense, that might be exactly what they need. He’ll also turn 30 in September.
Both men are in attendance at Vikings OTAs, which began Tuesday.
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It’s the third regional for the Seminoles under head coach Link Jarrett, all at home. FSU made it to the College World Series in 2024 and advanced to the super regional rounds in 2025. The Seminoles will look to return to Omaha for the second time under Jarrett, and that journey starts with the Tallahassee Regional.
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FSU hosts St. John’s, alongside both Coastal Carolina and Northern Illinois. The Seminoles will turn to Bryson Moore on the mound for the regional opener and face the Red Storm’s ace, Liam O’Leary.
First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m. at Howser. Follow live updates from the game with the Tallahassee Democrat’s live blog!
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New York Giants coach John Harbaugh gets a chance to settle the controversy surrounding Jaxson Dart’s appearance at a President Donald Trump rally on Friday afternoon because he will speak with reporters for the first time since the issue began to suck all the oxygen out of the team’s offseason program.
Harbaugh will surely be asked about his starting quarterback’s apparent embrace of the president.
And the coach, who is the unquestioned epicenter of power within the franchise since being hired in January, will have his say and that will be it. Because whatever he decrees, players will follow suit. The front office will follow suit. And the media, agree or not, will have to report what the most consequential voice in the organization has decided.
NFL quarterback Jaxson Dart hugs President Donald Trump during a Fighting For American Workers event in Suffern, N.Y., on May 22, 2026.(Ryan Murphy/AP)
Got your popcorn ready?
The 2:30 p.m. ET scheduled availability — yes, around lunchtime for some — might be quite satisfying.
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That leads to the next logical question: What’s Harbaugh going to say? How is he going to handle his first crisis, small and non-football related as it might be, with his new club?
We have an inkling based on experience of knowing how Harbaugh operates and what he believes. But before we share that, please understand the coach really only has a handful of options to choose from.
Agree Jaxson Dart got it wrong in agreeing to introduce the president of the United States at a rally and lead the crowd in a “Go Big Blue” cheer.
Agree that Abdul Carter got it wrong in calling out his teammate on social media in posts the edge rusher has since deleted.
Agree this is team business and it has been handled internally with no further details being offered, which means the narratives the media, pundits, ex-players and social media crave to keep the content flowing will be choked of all oxygen.
Or, Harbaugh could be more nuanced.
NFL quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced President Donald Trump during a Fighting For American Workers event in Suffern, N.Y., on May 22, 2026.((Ryan Murphy/AP))
We’re going to pick the last one.
There is zero chance Harbaugh throws Dart under the bus. It is simply not going to happen.
Firstly, and most importantly, he is not going to kneecap the man he most needs to succeed as a player and team leader. Secondly, Harbaugh agrees with Dart on most things Trump.
Much of the Harbaugh clan — Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, their father and mother, their sister and four kids — visited Trump at the White House last year.
Afterward, the Harbaughs spoke enthusiastically about the visit. And when things got a little ugly in Baltimore because a left-wing journalist accused John Harbaugh of meeting with someone who had said mean things about the city, the coach pushed back eloquently.
So, that same man cannot logically criticize his starting quarterback for also meeting with Trump.
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It will be interesting to what degree, if any, Harbaugh is critical of Carter by name.
Look, the coach almost certainly is going to preach keeping team business within the confines of the team. Carter broke that covenant by going public on social media. But there’s a way to make the point without embarrassing Carter and making him out to be a villain. That wouldn’t help anyone with an interest in having Carter grow and become a major contributor on defense.
So the coach is almost definitely going to walk a fine line between saying team business is sacrosanct without shining an investigative light on an important player.
Finally, prepare for this: If Harbaugh finds any blame in all of this, it will likely be with you — the prying public, the curious media, the opinionated influencers.
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Y’all the bad guys.
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart greets President Donald Trump during a Fighting For American Workers event in Suffern, N.Y., on May 22, 2026.(AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)
Not his players, his team, his new family. You turned this into a thing, not the Giants.
That, of course, wouldn’t play well out here in the real world. But Harbaugh doesn’t care about that. He cares about his world, which is where the Giants practice facility sits, where his players work, and the success or failure of Harbaugh as a coach is defined.
Rain or Shine Elasto Painters’ Caelan Tiongson during a game vs Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings in the 2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals Game 5. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net
MANILA, Philippines—Rain or Shine forward Caelan Tiongson didn’t mince his words when asked about Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals against Barangay Ginebra.
Tiongson told the Inquirer that the officiating deliberately put him in early foul trouble during Rain or Shine’s 111-104 loss on Friday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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“It’s just super obvious that the refs gave me calls early,” he said.
“I played the same way the entire game but each game, they give me two fouls in the first quarter. They’re trying to take me out of the game. I’m the primary defender on (Justin) Brownlee. Obviously, they want to give him an advantage.”
Tiongson, despite being a starter, saw limited action after collecting two fouls early in the game. In the end, he finished with just five points, three rebounds and three assists.
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Meanwhile, Justin Brownlee–whom Tiongson primarily guards–finished with 27 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and a block.
“They call fouls on me early and that’s just their tactics,” said Tiongson.
Rain or Shine was whistled for 29 fouls compared to Ginebra’s 22, according to the official stat sheet.
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Elasto Painters import Jaylen Johnson also hinted at his frustrations with the officiating when asked about Ginebra’s physicality.
“You tell me. I can’t say nothing, Let the refs tell you, I don’t know,” said Johnson after posting a double-double of 22 points and 14 rebounds in the loss.
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Jimmy Uso and his family are marking milestones both inside and outside the ring.
Recently, Big Jim’s daughter, Jayla Fatu, graduated from high school. The proud moment was shared on social media by Rikishi.
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He posted a photograph of Uso, Jayla Fatu, and himself, and congratulated her, along with wishing her the best for the next chapter.
“#ProudPapaAndDad Congratulation Jayla YOU DID IT QUEEN 🌹🌺🌴🇼🇸🇦🇸🤎 onto the next chapter of your life . Malo Galue 🤙🏾Remember GOD DONT MISS 🔐 #FATUS,” wrote Rikishi.
Major WWE star warned Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso about Roman Reigns
The Usos and Roman Reigns have come together once again, but this time, they are supposed to be equals. In fact, The Usos did not help Roman Reigns against Jacob Fatu at Backlash, and they will not help him in the Tribal Combat against The Samoan Werewolf at Clash in Italy.
“You guys sitting at the table again? You sitting at the head of the table? I ain’t here to tell you guys that. As a matter of fact, I wanna remind you exactly who you are. My man Jey Uso, main event, you’re talking about a former World Heavyweight Champion. How did you do that? You did it on your own. Jimmy Uso, all the potential in the world, to be a World Heavyweight Champion, but you know how you gonna do that? Not under Roman Reigns,” said Knight.
So far, the relationship between Roman Reigns and The Usos has withstood the test of time. Only time will reveal their fate!
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Bryan Adams is set to kick off the summer of ’26 for the World Cup.
The “Cuts Like a Knife” singer will headline a “countdown concert” in Toronto to launch the tournament alongside Haitian hitmaker Wyclef Jean and Canadian-Moroccan artist Nora Fatehi.
Described by FIFA as a “first-of-its-kind live multi-city concert,” the show will be synchronized with events in fellow host nations Mexico and the United States, with talent and details to be announced.
The Canadian iteration, taking place at Toronto’s Fort York Historical Site and The Bentway, will also feature Ontario roots artist AHI, Bangladeshi–American DJ Sanjoy and French hip-hop artist Vegedream. Tickets go on sale Friday, with general admission priced at $36.
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The event will be held on June 10, the day before the tournament begins. The first-ever FIFA World Cup match on Canadian soil will take place on June 12 when Team Canada faces Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Throughout the tournament, several Canadian artists will play Toronto’s free FIFA Fan Festival, including Alessia Cara, k-os and Shawn Desman.
Trainer William I Mott has over 5,400 career wins, but he has a chance to win back-to-back Belmont Stakes titles for the first time when Chief Wallabee leaves the starting gate at the 2026 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday, June 6. Mott has won two previous Belmont Stakes titles – 2010 and 2025. If he can pull off the feat, he will be the first trainer since D. Wayne Lukas (1994 to 1996) to win consecutive Belmont Stakes crowns. Woody Stephens won five in a row from 1982 to 1986.
A fixture in the horse racing world who has been writing about, talking about and betting on races for years, Demling hit the top three finishers in the 2025 Kentucky Derby in the correct order. He also called 11 of the last 22 Preakness winners and predicted the winner of the Belmont Stakes four of the last eight years, including an exacta in 2022 with Mo Donegal and Nest. Anyone who has followed him on horse racing betting sites could be way up.
Now, with the 2026 Belmont Stakes field set, Demling is sharing his 2026 Belmont Stakes betting picks and 2026 Belmont Stakes predictions over at SportsLine. Go to SportsLine to see them.
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A stunner: Demling is not backing Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo. The colt is coming off a Derby win which saw him go from last place to first in a finish for the ages. Despite that, Demling isn’t sure the Cherie DeVaux-trained horse will duplicate that magic. In fact, he sees better value elsewhere.
Golden Tempo has had a stellar start to his career. He won the MSW at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans in December, and followed that up with a win at the 2026 Lecomte in January. He slumped to third at the 2026 Risen Star in February and third at the 2026 Louisiana Derby in March. He started slow at the Kentucky Derby, before finding another gear. See which horses to back at SportsLine.
The Gunners secured their first title for 22 years and lifted the trophy after their final game of the season at Selhurst Park last Sunday.
After Arsenal’s title was confirmed, when Man City drew at Bournemouth, thousands of Gunners fans went to the Emirates Stadium to celebrate – an occasion also mirrored on Sunday, after the trophy was lifted by captain Martin Odegaard.
On Saturday, Mikel Arteta’s side will go on the search for a historic double when they take on defending champions PSG in the Champions League final in Budapest.
Regardless of the result, Arsenal will be back in north London for the parade on Sunday afternoon. Here’s all the information you need.
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When is the Arsenal parade?
Arsenal’s trophy parade will take place on Sunday, 31 May and will start at 2pm BST.
The club’s men’s and women’s teams will both take part. The women’s team won the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup earlier in the season, following their Champions League triumph last year.
What is the route?
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Arsenal’s trophy parade route on Sunday, 31 May (Arsenal)
The parade will start on Holloway Road from Drayton Park, before continuing east along Seven Sisters Road and down to Blackstock Road, Mount Grove Road and Green Lanes.
It will then continue south along Petherton Road, Beresford Road, Newington Green Road and Essex Road. It will then turn north at Angel underground station and onto Upper Street.
Finally, the bus will head towards Highbury and Islington Station and back onto Holloway Road.
The Emirates Stadium, Drayton Park and the surrounding roads will be closed throughout the parade and will not be accessible to the public.
Martin Odegaard lifts the Premier League trophy (Getty)
Supporters are encouraged not to congregate around the stadium area, Hornsey Road, Benwell Road, or Drayton Park – the club states that you will not see the buses from these locations.
There will also be multiple road closures and parking suspensions in the area between 4am and 8pm. Significant queues are expected at tube and bus stations in the area – the club advises fans to give plenty of time to travel and check TFL and National Rail online for live public transport updates.
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Why is it on Sunday?
Despite the end of the club season, the majority of Arsenal players are set to meet up with their national teams ahead of the World Cup.
The World Cup is less than two weeks away now, starting on Thursday 11 June. As such, players will be keen to rest before linking-up with their countries.
English winger Anthony Gordon is set to officially become a player of FC Barcelona after completing the final stages of his transfer on Friday. The move has progressed rapidly over the last few days, with the Catalan club moving quickly to strengthen its attack ahead of the new season.
Medical completed ahead of official announcement
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Gordon arrived in Barcelona on Thursday afternoon and immediately headed for medical testing, successfully completing the required examinations before signing his contract.
The medical checks were considered the final major formality before the transfer could be officially confirmed by the club.
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Private Meeting Finalised Long-Term Contract
Before the deal was wrapped up, Gordon reportedly attended a private meeting with Barcelona sporting director Deco, club official Bojan Krkić and his representatives.
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During the discussions, the final terms of a long-term agreement were completed, with Gordon expected to remain at Barcelona until 2031.
Transfer Fee and Salary Details
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Barcelona are believed to have agreed to pay a fixed fee of €70 million, with additional performance-based bonuses included in the package.
The club reportedly sees Gordon as an important addition to their attacking project and views him as a long-term investment for the future.
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Financially, the winger is expected to earn around €346,000 per week, which translates to roughly €17.5 million gross annually. The salary package reportedly doubles his previous earnings at Newcastle United F.C. and places him among Barcelona’s top earners.
The arrival of Gordon signals Barcelona’s intent to continue reshaping their squad ahead of the upcoming campaign. His pace, direct attacking style and versatility across the front line are expected to provide a major boost to the club’s offensive options next season.
Onwenu originally signed a three-year, $57 million deal with the Patriots in 2024. The deal included $36.5 million in guaranteed money, all of which the Michigan native earned over the course of the first two years of the contract.
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The Patriots will start Onwenu at right guard once again in the 2026 season. He’s started in 90 of the 98 games that he’s played for the Patriots in six seasons with the team. Onwenu allowed two sacks and 21 total pressures in 2025 for New England and helped the Patriots reach the Super Bowl at the end of the season.
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