MADRID, SPAIN – APRIL 30: Mirra Andreeva celebrates victory against Hailey Baptiste of the United States during the Women’s Singles semifinal on day eleven at La Caja Magica on April 30, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Victor Boykoyan/Getty Images)
Mirra Andreeva defeated Hailey Baptiste 6-4, 7-6(8) to reach the final in Madrid for the first time.
The 19-year-old continues to impress with her consistency and composure. This will be her third WTA 1000 final.
Andreeva is now 12-1 on clay in 2026 and has recorded 26 wins this season. She has also reached three finals this year, showing a level of consistency rarely seen at her age.
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After the match, she shared a light moment about her birthday, which was yesterday, 29th April, when she turned 19:
“My agent was really thoughtful and he got me a pair of high heels. I already have a video on my phone how I walk in them. I was extremely happy to receive that gift yesterday. I’ll try to go out somewhere maybe next week to just wear them and feel pretty.”
Her performances continue to speak for themselves, as she builds momentum heading into the final.
Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark exited Thursday night’s preseason game against the Dallas Wings after colliding with one of their players.
Clark was seen hobbling on the court after taking a step-back three-point shot and landing on Wings star defender Alanna Smith’s foot in the third quarter of the matchup. Upon landing, Clark told reporters after the 95-80 loss that she hit her knee hard when she went down after the foul by Smith.
Clark rolled over on the court and tried to walk it off as she went toward the Fever bench. Officials ended up reviewing the play and gave Smith, the reigning co-Defensive Player of the Year in the WNBA, a Flagrant 1 foul for not giving Clark a safe amount of room to land after shooting.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark shoots the ball in the second half against the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on April 30, 2026.(Trevor Ruszkowski/Imagn Images)
Clark exited the game with fewer than eight minutes left in the third quarter.
She finished with a team-high 21 points despite missing most of the second half. Clark hit two of her three attempted three-pointers, while knocking down 11 of 13 from the free throw line. She also had two rebounds, four assists and one steal in the contest.
Being this was a preseason matchup, Fever fans were holding their collective breath watching Clark in the moment, especially considering the tumultuous season she had in 2025.
Clark played just 13 games in her sophomore campaign, far from what she had hoped after winning WNBA Rookie of the Year and setting the single-season assists record in 2024.
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever brings the ball up the court against Odyssey Sims of the Dallas Wings during a preseason game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., on April 30, 2026.(Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
But it appeared Clark avoided a serious injury that could’ve come in that situation. Being in someone’s landing zone after a shot can lead to severe injuries, especially ankles turning.
Fever head coach Stephanie White didn’t seem to want to push Clark, and sat her the rest of the way.
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The Fever still have one more preseason game remaining on the schedule, as they face the Nigerian national team on Saturday. Then, it’s regular-season basketball, with the Fever’s first game that counts on the record against these same Wings in Dallas on May 9.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark questions a delay of game call against the Dallas Wings during a preseason game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., on April 30.(Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire)
The Wings are an intriguing team to watch, with Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s WNBA Draft, reuniting with fellow UConn teammate Paige Bueckers to begin her pro journey. Bueckers led the Wings with 20 points on Thursday night, while Fudd finished with four points.
PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points, a resurgent Paul George had 23 points and a Philadelphia 76ers’ team that lost by 32 points twice in this first-round playoff series played their most complete game of the season and forced Game 7 with a 106-93 win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.
The decisive game is Saturday in Boston.
Uplifted by Joel Embiid’s early return from an appendectomy, the Sixers rebounded from two blowout losses to win Game 5 in Boston and were buoyed by a throwback effort from George to keep a comfortable lead in Game 6. Embiid did his part in Game 6 with 19 points.
The play of the game — and maybe the series — came in the third when Kelly Oubre Jr. blocked Jaylen Brown, Maxey scooped the loose ball and fed to George on the break who then dazzled with a behind-the-back pass to VJ Edgecombe who finished with a thunderous dunk for a 69-54 lead.
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A night after the Flyers won in overtime to advance to the second round of the NHL playoffs, Sixers fans cut loose after that slam.
The 76ers will only go as far as Embiid can take them on his injury-prone seven-foot frame and Maxey is a bona fide all-star. Edgecombe’s youthful exuberance made a fan favourite in Philly and an NBA Rookie of the Year finalist.
Lost in the shuffle at times is the 35-year-old George — in large part this season because of a 25-game suspension for flunking a drug test — who has deferred to the other three Sixers when needed yet can still flash that all-star form. George hit a team-high five 3s that all stretched the lead and the offense ran through him when Embiid — still recovering from his early April surgery — was on the bench.
George signed with the Sixers in the summer of 2024 on a four-year, $212-million free-agent contract and was expected to form a 1-2 championship punch with Embiid. George was instead derailed by injuries, personal issues and the suspension that had him forgotten at times by fans and in the offense.
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Not against Boston. He keyed Philadelphia’s game of the season, a stunner given how the Celtics toyed with them in their three wins this series. The Celtics never led in Game 6.
Brown was hampered by three fouls in the first half and finished with 18 points. Jayson Tatum had 17 for the Celtics and left in third quarter with an apparent calf injury.
The Celtics went more than 4 minutes without a point to close the third and the Sixers stormed into the final quarter with an 82-63 lead.
A tense but goalless first half was dominated by fine goalkeeping performances, with Emi Martinez making a superb double save from Igor Jesus from right on the goalline.
And neither side looked likely to score in the second – until Lucas Digne was penalised for handball as he flung an arm up when duelling with Omari Hutchinson at the byline.
The Forest player did well to hook a cross that looked destined to go out back into the box, knocking it off Digne’s arm in the process, and after a lengthy VAR check Forest were awarded the penalty.
Chris Wood smashed a sublime spot-kick into the top corner and although Forest pressed for another, and Villa spurned chances of their own, Vitor Pereira’s men came out on top with a 1-0 victory at a bouncing City Ground.
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Forest’s win stretched their unbeaten run to nine games in all competitions as the 1979 and 1980 European champions enjoy some momentum after battling relegation from the Premier League all season, with Pereira their fourth boss since September.
“(Villa) are a very tough team, but we competed with them,” Pereira said. “This is a special group of players.
“I have the privilege to be the manager of these boys, they are a fantastic group. Spirit, four managers in a season, and finishing at this level, competing at this level together and united. This is a honour for me.”
Martinez made a superb goal-line save to deny Jesus (Reuters)
Both goalkeepers were called into action in the first half. Villa’s Morgan Rogers latched onto a ball from Ollie Watkins, but his curling effort was saved by the diving Stefan Ortega.
At the other end, Martinez made a world-class save when he reached back to get an arm around the ball on the goal-line to keep out a point-blank shot from Igor Jesus.
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Watkins nearly put Villa on the scoreboard early in the second half, but Ortega reacted quickly to block Watkins’s first-time shot from close range with an arm.
It looked like the stalemate might continue but Wood converted his penalty in the 71st minute, giving goalkeeper Martinez no chance with a powerful strike into the top corner.
Lucas Digne was penalised for handball (Getty)
In a meeting of two clubs chasing an end to trophy droughts stretching back decades, the result sends Pereira’s side to Villa Park for the7 May second leg with a narrow advantage.
The 34-year-old Wood returned from a six-month injury lay-off earlier this month and scored in Forest’s 5-0 Premier League thrashing of Sunderland last week that gave the 16th-placed team some breathing space in the relegation battle.
“I wanted to get back fit and firing to help my team as best as I can at the end of the season,” he said. “I knew we had a lot to play for when I was fighting to get fit and it’s showing. It’s some big competitions to be a part of.”
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Braga or Freiburg await the winners in the final in Istanbul on 20 May, with the Portuguese side leading the Germans 2-1 from Thursday’s home first leg.
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is due to make his ring return on September 12 in Saudi Arabia, with the only official announcement so far branding it a world title fight but naming no opponent.
Canelo lost all four super-middleweight world titles to Terence Crawford in September of last year. While Crawford retired and scattered the belts, the Mexican icon has opted to fight on and is intent on immediately winning one title back, as he recently told Oso Trava.
“I am unstoppable because I’m not undefeated, nor am I perfect by any means, but that doesn’t stop me from staying excited, believing, and dreaming about what’s to come and that I will be a world champion again.”
With the date approaching and proper promotion soon to begin, Canelo’s longtime trainer and manager Eddy Reynoso has now confirmed to Lance Pugmire that he does indeed expect it to be Mbilli in the opposite corner.
Eddy Reynoso @CANELOTEAM told me today he’s expecting Mbilli as Canelo’s September opponent in Saudi Arabia, and when I asked him if Canelo wants Cinco de Mayo back, he said, “Yes, of course.”
Mbilli won the interim title in June last year against Maciej Sulecki and retained it on the Canelo-Crawford bill after fighting to a draw with Lester Martinez.
The Cameroonian-French Canadian champion has expressed a keen interest in facing Canelo, rightly recognising it as the biggest fight on offer for him. He has also said he expects a rematch with Martinez down the line, who has since won the interim belt.
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The fight, pending official announcement, gives Canelo an opportunity to win back the belt he had held since 2020, when he beat the UK’s Callum Smith in a vacant title bout. Whether or not he pursues undisputed again remains to be seen, but faces fresh challenges in the division if so. The WBA belt is now in the hands of Jose Armando Resendiz, while Cuban puncher Osleys Iglesias has picked up the IBF. The vacant WBO title will be contested next month between Hamzah Sheeraz and Alem Begic.
The Indianapolis Colts have declined quarterback Anthony Richardson’s fifth-year option.
Richardson, the team’s No. 4 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, is headed for free agency after the 2026 season.
The move was one many viewed as inevitable considering the tumultuous start Richardson has had to his NFL career.
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The Florida product has dealt with a number of injuries and inconsistent play, and the Colts looked outside the organization for quarterback help before the start of the 2025 season.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. warms up before a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., on Aug. 7, 2025.(Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
Indy was high on Richardson when it took him with the fourth overall pick of that year’s draft, though there were some who questioned if he was NFL ready right away.
That proved not to be the case. Richardson split time with veteran journeyman Gardner Minshew in 2023, while Joe Flacco eventually took over for him in 2024.
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Richardson eventually got his starting spot back over Flacco in 2024, with the Colts announcing he would be the team’s starter the rest of the way.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones runs off the field after a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Oct. 19, 2025.(Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Imagn Images)
But he was benched prior to Flacco coming in after voluntarily taking himself out of a game for one play, saying he “needed a breather.” The move was ridiculed by pundits and fans, and the Colts ultimately made an example of it.
The Colts signed Daniel Jones during the 2025 offseason after the New York Giants released him midway through the 2024 campaign, parting ways with their own first-round pick who had a roller-coaster tenure with the franchise. Jones and Richardson were pitted in an open quarterback battle at the start of training camp, and, on Aug. 19, Jones was named the team’s starter.
Richardson served as Jones’ backup to begin the year, but he was placed on the injured reserve after a freak accident fractured an orbital bone in his eye during pregame warmups.
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Richardson also dealt with a grade-three AC joint sprain that required an IR stint during his rookie season. It was initially supposed to be a one-to-two-month recovery, but he needed surgery to repair the shoulder.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson warms up before a game against the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 7, 2025.(Trevor Ruszkowski/Imagn Images)
Jauan Jennings (15) goes through pregame warmups, preparing for action as San Francisco readies for kickoff, Dec. 14, 2025, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. The wide receiver worked through routes and timing drills ahead of the matchup, focusing on rhythm and readiness before taking the field against Tennessee in a late-season contest. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images.
The Minnesota Vikings hosted free-agent wide receiver Jauan Jennings for a visit in Eagan this week, and as of Thursday, he evidently left the Twin Cities without a contract.
Jennings fits the WR3 job perfectly, yet his market may not be simple.
The veteran wideout can still sign with the Vikings, but the process won’t involve instant gratification.
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Minnesota’s Post-Draft WR Plan Evolves
Jennings may have options.
Jauan Jennings (15) stands on the field during pregame warmups, surveying the environment as San Francisco prepares for kickoff, Nov. 16, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. The wide receiver went through routine drills and timing work ahead of the divisional matchup against Arizona in a late-season NFC West contest. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images.
Vikings Let Jenning Leave Eagan with No Deal
The update arrived from a prominent social media account, citing KSTP’s Darren Wolfson and tweeting, “Jauan Jennings visit with the Vikings has concluded, and he left Minnesota without a deal, Darren Wolfson mentioned via SKOR North.”
“The visit ‘went well,’ and talks are ongoing between the two sides. According to Wolfson, Minnesota seems interested in a one-year deal, and his skills as a blocker and pass-catcher are seen as a strong fit.”
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Jennings feels like a tailor-made fit for the Vikings’ apparently vacant WR3 job, yet the wait will continue.
The Need for a WR3
Minnesota did not select a wide receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft, despite extensive pre-draft analysis of the class. This raised questions about the team’s WR3 position, especially given Jalen Nailor’s departure for Las Vegas and Tai Felton’s uncertain status.
While Rob Brzezinski signed Georgia’s Dillon Bell as an undrafted free agent, this move didn’t signal an urgent need at the position.
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The decision to forego a receiver in the draft suggests a different strategy, implying Minnesota already has a different plan for WR3. That may be Jennings. He’s exactly what Kevin O’Connell seeks in a WR3: physical, detail-oriented, and a consistently willing run blocker — qualities that often lead to longevity in the league.
Moreover, he’s an ideal schematic fit, having played in Kyle Shanahan’s San Francisco system, which shares significant overlap with O’Connell’s offense.
Yahoo Sports‘ Savanah Tujague noted on Jennings this week, “This isn’t just a ‘look-see’ meeting because a two day itinerary typically signals serious mutual interest. The Vikings’ motivation is clear because they didn’t draft a single receiver last weekend. While Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are elite at the top of the depth chart, the departure of Jalen Nailor to the Raiders has left a massive void at WR3.”
“Jennings is a schematic “plug-and-play” for Kevin O’Connell. Having spent six years in Kyle Shanahan’s system, Jennings already knows the route concepts and blocking responsibilities that O’Connell’s McVay adjacent offense demands. The only question remains his role. Would the man who led San Francisco in touchdowns last year be content as a third option behind Jefferson and Addison?
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Jennings’s Career Stats
In San Francisco, Jennings consistently performed as a reliable WR3, often elevating to a WR2. His production:
Furthermore, he offers the aforementioned value as a downfield blocker in the run game, a highly transferable skill set that perfectly aligns with O’Connell’s requirements for the position.
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Jauan Jennings (15) secures a touchdown reception near the goal line while contested by Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu, finishing the play during second-quarter action, Nov. 27, 2022, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. The catch capped a red-zone drive as San Francisco built momentum in a home game against New Orleans. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images.
Our Kyle Joudry on the possible financial implications of signing Jennings: “Already, teams have spent a ton of money. The Vikings are among them, operating with roughly $16 million in open room. Do note, though, that the projection doesn’t include the draftees as being under contract. So, the actual open space at the present moment is closer to $10 million. Note: June will involve a cap space infusion due to the Jonathan Allen and Harrison Smith decisions.”
“One option involves Vikings pushing the compensation close to $10 million. Maybe they do so in the same way that they attacked the Sam Darnold deal, a 2024 contract for $10 million that chopped the cap hit in half via void years (paying $5 million on the cap in 2024 and then $5 million in 2025). Or, perhaps, the compensation won’t be too beefy. Jennings could be moving toward a prove-it deal.”
If Not Jennings, Who Else?
Jennings’s visit to the Vikings is standalone evidence that Minnesota does not plan to roll exclusively with Felton at WR3. Someone else is on the way to take the job or compete for it; there’s no reason to bring Jennings all the way to Eagan if not.
Keenan McCardell watches drills unfold on the field, observing wide receiver prospects during evaluation sessions, Mar. 2, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Vikings wide receivers coach monitored route-running and movement skills as teams gathered data during the annual NFL Combine process. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.
Suppose Jennings signs elsewhere, an alternative WR2- or WR3-needy team wins the sweepstakes. The Vikings would then presumably explore these free-agent options:
DeAndre Hopkins
Keenan Allen
Tyreek Hill
Stefon Diggs
Brandon Aiyuk (on trade block)
Curtis Samuel
Noah Brown
Brzezinski could also explore a trade. A player like Jerry Jeudy feels like he’s on the backburner after a Cleveland Browns draft that netted KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston.
Jennings, a Tennessee native, will turn 29 this summer.
Frustration boiled over in Game 6 of the New York Knicks-Atlanta Hawks series amid a shocking 50-point Knicks lead in the first half.
Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson and Hawks guard Dyson Daniels were both ejected after receiving double technical fouls after inciting a scrum that led to a referee hitting the court hard in the second quarter.
At the time, the Knicks were up a whopping 72-22 when free throws were being taken by New York. As OG Anunoby hit his and-one opportunity, Robinson and Daniels were seen face-to-face, leading to an embrace that turned aggressive.
Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks and Jalen Johnson of the Atlanta Hawks fight during the second quarter of Game Six in the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on April 30, 2026.(Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
One official was trying to break up the skirmish, but lost his footing and hit the hardwood. Meanwhile, Robinson was trying to go back at Daniels, and both Hawks and Knicks players were trying to hold others back in the exchange.
Robinson and Daniels continued jawing at each other, repeatedly trying to get face-to-face as coaches and officials worked to calm them down.
Once Robinson and Daniels got back to their respective benches, both players were ejected after further review.
Replay showed that Daniels threw an elbow into Robinson’s chest while Anunoby was taking the free throw, and the Knicks center reacted accordingly. Ultimately, it led to an early exit for both players.
Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks reacts during the first quarter of Game Six against the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on April 30, 2026.(Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Knicks went into this game on the road in Atlanta with a chance to move on to the second round of the NBA Playoffs, but perhaps even they didn’t expect what occurred in the first half.
When the buzzer rang out at the end of the second quarter, the Knicks were up 83-36 going into the locker room. Though there are two quarters left to play, it’s not looking good for the Hawks, who were shooting a lackluster 31% from the field, while committing 14 turnovers.
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Meanwhile, the Knicks couldn’t stop hitting their shots, especially Anunoby, who had more points than the Hawks did as a team at a time in the first half. He ended the half with 26 points on 10-of-12 shooting, while hauling in seven rebounds and two assists. He also tallied four steals for New York.
Dyson Daniels of the Atlanta Hawks drives around Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks during the first quarter of Game Six in the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on April 30, 2026.(Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Mikal Bridges (16 points) and Jalen Brunson (13 points) also added to the high Knicks total, while Karl-Anthony Towns hit all 10 of his free throw attempts in the first half.
Things are looking bleak for the Hawks when the third quarter begins, and perhaps even more tempers will flare if the game remains entirely out of reach for Atlanta.
Momentum plays a big part in success and Commandment, a 6-1 favorite, heads into the 2026 Kentucky Derby on a four-race winning streak. The Brad H. Cox-trained colt is coming off a win at the Florida Derby on March 28. Commandment is looking to become the 27th Florida Derby winner since 1952 to win the Kentucky Derby. The last horse to do so was Always Dreaming in 2017. Bet the Kentucky Derby with the exclusive TwinSpires offer code CBSSPORTS to receive up to $400 in bonus bets here, double what’s available to the general public:
The 152nd running of “The Run for the Roses” is set for Saturday, with a 6:57 p.m. ET post time at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Renegade enters as the 4-1 favorite, with Commandment and Further Ado close behind at 6-1. In all, seven horses are listed at 15-1 or lower on the odds board. Before making any 2026 Kentucky Derby picks, be sure to see the 2026 Kentucky Derby predictions and best bets from SportsLine’s elite horse racing expert Jody Demling.
A fixture in the horse racing world who has been writing about, talking about and betting on races for years, Demling has nailed the Kentucky Oaks-Derby double 12 times in the last 17 years. He also predicted the top three 2025 Kentucky Derby finishers in the correct order, helping him cash a $1,682 superfecta, and called the exacta in last year’s Preakness. Anyone who has followed him on horse racing betting sites could be way up.
Now, with the 2026 Kentucky Derby approaching and horse racing futures odds on the board, Demling is sharing his 2026 Kentucky Derby betting picks and 2026 Kentucky Derby predictions over at SportsLine. Go to SportsLine to see them.
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Top 2026 Kentucky Derby predictions
One of Demling’s surprising 2026 Kentucky Derby picks: He is fading Renegade, the morning-line favorite at 4-1. Demling has Renegade finishing off the board altogether, saying he barely finishes inside the top 10 in this 20-horse 2026 Kentucky Derby field. He’s come on strong late in the spring, but recent Kentucky Derby trends have gone against horses breaking from the rail position and against favorites in general.
Demling was leaning towards him before the post draw but has now found several better values on the board. “He was my pick, but just too many things are going against him in my opinion,” Demling told SportsLine. See who to back at SportsLine.
Another stunner: Demling likes The Puma at 10-1. The Gustavo Delgado-trained horse did not begin his career until the start of the year, but he has not finished lower than third in his four races in 2026. He was second at both the MSW at Gulfstream Park in January and the 2026 Florida Derby, and was third at the February Sam F. Davis. He won the 2026 Tampa Bay Derby on March 7, finishing ahead of Further Ado, who is at 6-1.
Minnesota Vikings superfan Lady Lagertha cheers from the stands during Week 5 action in London, bringing energy and purple pride to the international stage on Oct. 6, 2024. The scene captures her spirited support as Minnesota secures a victory over the New York Jets in front of a global crowd. Mandatory Credit: Lady Lagertha.
Along with a throwaway 7th-Round pick, the Minnesota Vikings sent outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles via trade last Friday night, receiving two 3rd-Round picks for their troubles, in addition to some evidently vital salary cap relief. The verdict from fans? There is broad support.
Most fans would take the picks and let the Eagles handle Greenard’s next mega-deal.
All told, Greenard lasted two seasons in Minnesota.
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The Deal Draws Strong Support from Fans
The trade was not divisive.
Jonathan Greenard (58) reacts following a defensive sequence, showing emotion during second-quarter action as Minnesota battled Arizona, Dec. 1, 2024, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The linebacker remained active along the edge, contributing pressure and energy as the Vikings worked to contain the Cardinals’ offense in a midseason matchup. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.
Fans Offer Verdict on Greenard to PHI
Greenard was a fairly popular player among Vikings fans and a rather productive one, aside from logging just three sacks in 12 games last year. So, to gauge the sentiment from the team’s loyalists, we polled the audience on Twitter (X).
Over 70% approved of the deal:
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The Vikings traded Jonathan Greenard for two 3rd-Rounders on Friday night, and the Eagles turnt around and paid him $100 million over four years.
MIN drafted safety Jakobe Thomas and gets a 3rd-Rounder next year — probably pick 80-96.
Most Vikings-themed topics similar to this one drift toward a 60-40 or 50-50 split. Not this one — folks do not mind that Greenard plays elsewhere.
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The Haul So Far and to Come
Extracting two 3rd-Rounders from the Eagles, Minnesota already spent one of the picks — on safety Jakobe Thomas of Miami. Thomas possesses an NFL-ready physique (6’1 “, 211 pounds) and 4.57 speed; his skills are immediately apparent. He demonstrates quick game recognition, consistently finds the ball, and has a proven ability to generate turnovers. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores can deploy him across the field without any drop in performance.
His tackling, however, can be inconsistent, likely contributing to his fall to late Round 3. Should he refine this aspect of his game, his potential is immense. Given he turns 23 this summer, the team probably expects him to contribute quickly, especially with Harrison Smith’s future totally up in the air.
The second shoe will drop from the trade in April 2027. The Vikings hold the Eagles’ 2027 3rd-Rounder, which will probably end up being anywhere from the 80th to 96th pick. Of course, if Philadelphia experienced a down year, that pick could land in the 60s or 70s. Fingers crossed.
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CBS Sports‘ Tyler Sullivan on the Vikings’ end of the trade: “The Vikings didn’t seem interested in hammering out an extension with Greenard, so the only logical next step was to look to trade him. Two Day 2 picks aren’t exactly a bad return, but they also don’t move the needle much either. They get a top 100 pick in a 2026 NFL Draft that isn’t highly touted, and if Philadelphia plays to its talent caliber next season, the 2027 third will be later in the round in all likelihood.”
“That said, Minnesota does have Dallas Turner and Andrew Van Ginkel on the roster to cushion the blow of Greenard’s departure, and just added to the defensive line with tackle Caleb Banks in the first round, so the cupboard isn’t bare for Brian Flores. The trade also cleans up their books, clearing up $34 million in space, which can’t be overlooked.”
Sullivan also assigned the Eagles an ‘A’ grade for the Greenard trade, while Minnesota fetched a ‘B-.’
Probably Need an Extra EDGE
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Before and after the Greenard trade, the Vikings drafted no outside linebackers and have not signed any pass-rushing free agents. It’s Andrew Van Ginkel, Dallas Turner, Bo Richter, and Tyler Batty at EDGE. That’s a long way of saying Minnesota probably needs an OLB3 after Van Ginkel and Turner, if only for injury insurance purposes.
Rob Brzezinski speaks during an on-site interview session, joining KFAN’s Paul Allen and Pete Bercich to discuss roster construction and offseason planning, Feb. 25, 2026, in Indianapolis during the NFL Scouting Combine. The Vikings executive detailed organizational philosophy while addressing current priorities and long-term strategy in a live media setting. Mandatory Credit: YouTube.
The Vikings also signed undrafted free agent Cam’Ron Stewart from Temple, an “old” rookie who could make the 53-man roster.
From free agency, these targets make the most sense at OLB3:
A.J. Epenesa
Anfernee Jennings
Cameron Jordan
Dante Fowler Jr.
Denico Autry
Derek Barnett
Haason Reddick
Jadeveon Clowney
Joey Bosa
Kyle Van Noy
Leonard Floyd
Michael Danna
Von Miller
Risky Business
Minnesota is “in it to win it” in 2026. Teams don’t sign Kyler Murray, for example, without aspirations of reaching the playoffs and winning the Super Bowl. If Minnesota planned on a reset season or a “wait and see” approach, it would’ve rolled with 23-year-quarterback J.J. McCarthy and let him sink or swim.
In that regard, refusing to pay Greenard $100 million over four years is risky business. The serious Super Bowl contenders around the league do whatever it takes to retain and obtain EDGE rushers. The Vikings got rid of their best.
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Jonathan Greenard (52) celebrates with teammates after a hard-fought win, raising his arms in excitement following Houston’s victory, Dec. 17, 2023, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The defensive end played a key role in the outcome, helping the Texans secure a road win against a division opponent. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports.
Therefore, the aforementioned Turner must turn into a revelation, and you can probably pencil in OLB as the club’s main draft need next offseason.
While the Vikings may not have $100 million lying around for Greenard’s extension, finding superb OLB talent isn’t easy.
Area 41 in Far Far West is one of the more mysterious locations you can come across. If you have explored the southern part of the map, you may have already seen its strange machines and glowing structures. Unlike regular activities, this one is not straightforward and requires a bit of exploration across multiple regions.
Many players might get confused at first because the game does not clearly explain how the system related to the Area 41 symbols works. On that note, here’s everything you need to know about the Area 41 symbol codes in Far Far West.
Everything you need to know about the Area 41 symbol code puzzle in Far Far West
To solve the mystery, the first step is to interact with the main console located at Area 41. Once you do this, the game will show you four symbols on the map, each of which is in a different region. Your goal is to find four special pillars, which are tall structures that glow with a noticeable purple light.
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Area 41 map symbols in Far Far West (Image via Evil Raptor || YouTube/@BullsGuidebook)
Each pillar has two important details: A unique symbol and a set of dots below the symbol. You need to carefully note both of these. It is highly recommended to take screenshots or write them down, as the symbols can vary between playthroughs.
How to solve
Note the symbol and dots (Image via Evil Raptor || YouTube/@BullsGuidebook)
Once you have all four symbols, return to the Area 41 console. This is where the dots become important. The number of dots under each symbol tells you its position in the code sequence:
One dot means first.
Two dots means second.
Three dots means third.
Four dots means fourth.
Arrange the symbols in the correct order based on these dots, and then input them in the console from left to right by rotating the dials. If the code does not work, double check your order.
Once you enter the correct code, you are rewarded with a special mod called the Anti-Gravity Falls Joker. This weapon mode has a small chance that defeated enemies will create an anti-gravity field at their location. If you step into it, you will float upward, giving you a height advantage during combat.
That’s everything you need to know about the Area 41 symbol codes in Far Far West.
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