On Monday, the NFL had one of its wilder days in recent memory, as the Los Angeles Rams acquired superstar defender Myles Garrett and receiver A.J. Brown was shipped to the New England Patriots.

Unsurprisingly, those deals dominate the NFL conversation this week, with training camp still more than a month away.

Alex Kay of Bleacher Report compiled a list of blockbuster trade ideas. Those included Maxx Crosby, Sam LaPorta, Jonathan Taylor, and Brian Thomas Jr., as well as one Vikings standout. Kay proposed a deal that would send Justin Jefferson to the Buffalo Bills to unite him with Josh Allen, the MVP of the 2024 season.

His proposal: “Minnesota Vikings receive: 2027 first-, second- and fourth-round picks, 2028 third- and fifth-round picks”

That’s a lot of draft capital. In fact, it’s almost an entire draft in exchange for Jefferson.

Kay explained, “A team all-in on winning a Super Bowl this coming season would be the ideal suitor for Jefferson. The Buffalo Bills would be an intriguing choice after they came up painfully short last season. While they did trade for DJ Moore to bolster an undermanned receiving corps, they failed to land a true needle-mover to pair with star QB Josh Allen.”

“An Allen-Jefferson battery could put up historic numbers akin to what Randy Moss and Tom Brady accomplished with the 2007 New England Patriots. It would cost the Bills a haul of future picks to bring the tandem together, but doing so would give the club perhaps its best shot yet at a championship.”

Moss set the still-standing NFL record for receiving touchdowns with 23 in 2007, in one of the most explosive offenses in NFL history. Jefferson has been among the premier players in football since entering the league, while Josh Allen is an elite passer.

From a Bills perspective, pairing the two greats makes sense. For the Vikings, one could argue either way.

Why the Vikings Should Hang Up

The case against a Jefferson trade is simple. He’s great and the goal is to have great players.

Jefferson has accumulated 8,480 receiving yards in six seasons, the most a player has ever had through his first six campaigns. Furthermore, he still holds the records for the most yards in the first two, three, four, and five seasons.

He’s a true nightmare for defenses, who have to build their entire game plan around his presence. Just as valuable an asset is his team-first mindset. There haven’t even been glimpses of the so-called diva-mentality.

Jefferson is the franchise player and one of the brightest stars in the league. The Vikings should support him, not send him elsewhere.

Why the Vikings Should Listen

Now, it should be said that while all of that is true, the team’s success hasn’t been there. Kay even noted, “The Minnesota Vikings have built their offense around Justin Jefferson, but they haven’t found much playoff success even with the superstar receiver making some herculean efforts. During his six years in the Twin Cities, the Vikings have made the playoffs just twice and failed to win a game during either trip.”

Having an elite wideout hasn’t translated to playoff success throughout the years. Strong trenches appear to always trump strong perimeter players in January.

The next aspect is the salary. Jefferson signed a then-massive four-year deal in 2024, paying him $35 million per year. With the rising salary cap, that mark has been passed several times, including recently by Drake London. There’s a decent chance Jefferson will seek a raise sooner rather than later, and his cap hits in 2027 and 2028 are already scheduled to be roughly $50 million per year.

The final piece is the added draft capital. This version of the operation hasn’t even sniffed a Super Bowl and the top players aren’t getting any younger. Reloading with five extra picks in 2027 and 2028 could help the Vikings reinforce the roster to an extent that could turn them into contenders.

Bottom Line

At first glance, five draft picks for a wide receiver sounds tempting. In reality, the Vikings would be trading away one of the few players in the NFL who is virtually impossible to replace. Draft picks are lottery tickets. Justin Jefferson is a proven superstar in his prime.

The Vikings can debate roster-building philosophies all they want, but teams spend years searching for players like Jefferson and usually come up empty-handed. Unless the organization decides a full rebuild is necessary, this is the type of phone call that should end with a polite “thanks, but no thanks.”

Editor’s Note: Information from PFF, Over The Cap, and Sports Reference helped with this article.

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Germany’s Alexander Zverev (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Alexander Zverev moved within touching distance of a long-awaited Grand Slam breakthrough after defeating Czech youngster Jakub Mensik in four sets to reach the French Open final on Friday.The German second seed prevailed 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 on Court Philippe-Chatrier, keeping alive his quest for a maiden major title and setting up a championship clash against either Flavio Cobolli or Matteo Arnaldi.With several of the tournament’s biggest names no longer in contention, Zverev has emerged as the overwhelming favourite in Paris. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner’s campaign unravelled in the second round when he squandered a two-set and 5-1 lead against Juan Manuel Cerundolo, while Carlos Alcaraz never made it to the draw after withdrawing with a right wrist injury.Even so, Zverev faced a stern examination from Mensik, who had enjoyed a breakthrough fortnight in Paris. The 20-year-old arrived in the semifinals after producing impressive victories over Andrey Rublev and Brazilian rising star João Fonseca, continuing a memorable run despite battling physical issues earlier in the tournament.“He beat so many unbelievable players. I knew it was going to be the toughest challenge that I had so far. And I managed. I won. I’m happy,” Zverev said.The contest began under difficult conditions, with gusty winds causing problems for both players. Mistimed shots were common in the opening stages as they adjusted to the swirling conditions with the roof remaining open.Mensik attempted to disrupt Zverev’s rhythm by frequently moving forward and employing serve-and-volley tactics, but the German’s consistency from the back of the court gradually tilted the match in his favour.The opening set turned on a pair of costly double faults from Mensik, allowing Zverev to secure the decisive break. The second seed tightened his grip on the contest in the following set, breaking early and capitalising on another double fault to move further ahead.The momentum shifted briefly in the third set. After receiving treatment for a neck issue and taking a medical timeout, Mensik returned with renewed aggression. He found greater success with his drop shots and varied his tactics effectively, earning a break of serve and eventually claiming the set to spark hopes of a comeback.The Paris crowd responded enthusiastically, encouraging the young Czech as he attempted to drag the match into a fifth set. It was a rare setback for Zverev, who had surrendered only one set previously during the tournament.“He started playing amazing the third set,” Zverev said. “This is best-of-five-set matches: You know things (are) going to happen. Opponents are going to play better. You have to deal with it. You have to manage it. I did. And I hope to play another great match on Sunday.”However, the German quickly regained control in the fourth set. His superior movement and defensive skills repeatedly frustrated Mensik, who found himself forced into increasingly difficult positions. One exchange summed up the match perfectly when Zverev tracked down a net approach and produced a delicate cross-court return that left the Czech smiling in admiration.The victory sends Zverev into the fourth Grand Slam final of his career and offers another chance to erase the disappointment of previous near misses.His closest opportunity at Roland Garros came in 2024 when he led Carlos Alcaraz by two sets to one before eventually falling short. Four years earlier, he had squandered a two-set lead against Dominic Thiem in the US Open final. More recently, he was beaten in straight sets by Jannik Sinner in the 2025 Australian Open final.Now, with the title within reach and many of the pre-tournament favourites already eliminated, Zverev has perhaps his best opportunity yet to secure the major trophy that has remained just beyond his grasp throughout his career.Away from the court, Zverev’s most recent Grand Slam final appearance in Australia also attracted attention because of allegations made by former partners. Following that match, a spectator shouted the names of two ex-girlfriends who had accused him of physical abuse. One matter was resolved through an agreement involving German prosecutors and legal representatives, while an ATP investigation into a separate allegation concluded there was insufficient evidence to support disciplinary action.

Mytime Active is focusing efforts on reducing loneliness in its local population

In the UK, half a million people over the age of 65 go at least five days without seeing or speaking to anyone

Mytime’s Primetime programme won local funding to offer 200 older people free access to exercise a

Almost 70 per cent of participants said the programme it reduced feelings of isolation

Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on its community outreach projects.

Research by the Marmalade Trust, which spearheads Loneliness Awareness Week (15-21 June), shows that half a million people over the age of 65 go at least five days a week without seeing or speaking to anyone. The number of over-50s experiencing loneliness is set to reach two million by the end of this year and even young people aren’t immune – 16 to 29-year-olds are reported to be twice as likely as those over 70 to experience loneliness.

Mytime Active’s Primetime Community and Outreach Project received funding from Bromley Council’s Innovation Fund which allowed more than 200 older people to gain free access to eight-week Primetime memberships, offering community-based exercise classes as well as access to the Primetime programme at the leisure centres.

Almost 70 per cent of those who took part said it had increased their contact with other people and helped them feel less isolated and lonely.

For younger people, Mytime Active delivers ArtsTrain, a creative music programme funded by the Arts Council England’s National Portfolio Organisation. Of the 188 young people who took part in ArtsTrain between August 2024 and August 2025, 79 per cent agreed their social skills had increased, while 77 per cent felt more confident. 

“We were shocked to discover that across England almost half (45 per cent) of adults say they feel lonely,” says Steve May, CEO at Mytime Active. “Long-term loneliness is linked to health risks and a 26 per cent higher risk of death, so it’s great to see from these results that the work we’re doing is having a really positive impact locally.”

Mark Bosnich will be part of Australia’s coverage of this summer’s World Cup, but suffered an unfortunate injury during a promotional event.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich will require surgery on a ruptured quadricep suffered while saving a penalty. The Australian was taking part in a celebrity penalty shootout as part of a promotional event ahead of the World Cup.

Bosnich was in goal as he faced a penalty from former AFL chief Gillon McLachlan. While he did save the attempt, he immediately shouted out in pain as he fell to the floor.

Some in attendance initially thought it was a wind-up, with the presenter of the event, Archie Thompson, saying: “I hope it is a stitch up, but if it is, man, his acting is incredible.”

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Bosnich was able to get up and gingerly make his way to the sidelines and take a seat. However, after icing the injury at the venue, he was taken to hospital.

Photos show him still smiling while holding ice on the injured leg.

The 54-year-old has since confirmed to Nine that he will require surgery on the injury.

The former goalkeeper is due to work as a pundit for Australia’s coverage of this summer’s World Cup in North America. Australia will be part of the tournament, facing Turkey, the USA and Paraguay in their group stage games.

Bosnich spent most of his playing career in the Premier League, joining United from Sydney United as a youngster. He made a total of 38 appearances for the Reds, keeping 15 clean sheets – though just three appearances came in his first spell in Manchester.

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He re-joined Sydney United in 1991, before moving to Aston Villa just six months later. He moved back to United in 1999, staying at Old Trafford until 2001.

He also spent two years with Chelsea between 2001 and 2003. His second spell with United means he was part of the 1999/2000 Premier League-winning squad.

Bosnich played 17 times for Australia between 1993 and 2000. He even scored an international goal in the 13-0 World Cup qualification game against the Solomon Islands in June 1997.

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Two MLB players left a divisional matchup on Thursday night after a scary collision at first base.

Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ildemaro Vargas and Los Angeles Dodgers‘ Max Muncy both crashed down to the infield dirt after a bang-bang play.

Muncy hit a ball up the line in the fifth inning and Vargas, seeing pitcher Ryne Nelson wouldn’t get to the bag in time, charged toward first. Muncy beat him to the bag, but the players collided and flew into the air.

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Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy reacts to an apparent injury after colliding with Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas at first base in the fifth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 4, 2026. (Anna Carrington/Imagn Images)

Both lay on the field for several minutes while trainers worked on them in a hushed stadium. Muncy got to his feet first and slowly headed to the dugout, while Vargas got up with help and walked to his dugout.

Muncy left with shortness of breath and was evaluated for, but avoided, a concussion. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he wouldn’t play Friday against the Angels — it was already a scheduled day off — but could be available over the weekend.

Vargas suffered bruises all down his left side — thigh, ribs and neck. X-rays were negative, and he told manager Torey Lovullo he would be ready to play on Friday, if needed.

Arizona Diamondbacks athletic trainers tend to first baseman Ildemaro Vargas after a collision with Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy during the fifth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 4, 2026. (Anna Carrington/Imagn Images)

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Muncy told reporters he was a little banged up but will be all right.

“I really hope Vargas is OK — I sent something over to him,” he said. “I’m hoping he’s doing all right, and he’s not too bad. But just a bad situation that looks like neither of us knew which direction to go.”

Vargas told reporters, through an interpreter, that his “whole body” felt like he “ran into a truck.”

“Those are the types of things that you see on the baseball field when two players are lying on the dirt after trying to make a hustle play,” Lovullo said. “It’s tough to see, but they both got off the field.”

Max Muncy of the Los Angeles Dodgers collides with Ildemaro Vargas of the Arizona Diamondbacks at first base during the fifth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 4, 2026. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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The game was the completion of a four-game set in Arizona that they split. Arizona salvaged losing the series with a 3-2 victory after the frightening moment.

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The ongoing Dylan Larkin situation has left NHL fans stunned. For those unaware, Insider Elliotte Friedman recently revealed that Larkin has demanded a trade from the Detroit Red Wings, after starting his career and spending 11 years in Detroit.

Since the news of Larkin demanding a trade went viral, fans and experts have been linking him to different teams in the National Hockey League. On X, Leafslatest wrote a tweet mentioning Larkin could be a potential trade target for the John Chayka-managed team.

After Leafslatest presented the trade scenario that could get Dylan Larkin to Toronto, several fans reacted to it. In the comments section of the post, one user described Larkin as someone who would ‘whine.’

Let us take a look at more reactions:

“Trades like this don’t make sense. Leafs are not going to win a Cup. The deal Detroit would want would be Knies, Cowan or Danford and a 1st. Leafs need to build up their prospects not tear them down for two more season of Matthews,” a fan wrote.

“Detroit won’t trade their captain to a division rival. He’s got a full NMC so he’s going to a US team that’s warm and has tax breaks,” one fan wrote.

“The Leafs would have to send Mathew’s or Knies the other to land Larkin. They have no other assets,” a user wrote.

“If the Michigan native wants out of the Red Wings why would he want to go to the equally bad Maple Leafs? Makes no sense,” one user wrote.

“Guys, no one is going willingly to the leafs… no one,” a fan wrote.

Adding a player like Dylan Larkin to the team could prove to be valuable for the Toronto Maple Leafs. This year, Larkin played 74 games for the Detroit Red Wings, scoring 34 goals with 33 assists and 67 points. Despite his brilliance, the Red Wings failed to make the playoffs.

NHL Insider revealed he would be surprised if Eastern Conference team doesn’t make a move for Dylan Larkin

It’s only natural for NHL teams in the Eastern and Western Conferences to be interested in a player of Dylan Larkin’s stature. While many teams are expected to battle it out to land Larkin, an NHL Insider recently revealed he would be stunned if the New York Rangers don’t make a move.

The NHL Insider in question is Vince Z. Mercogliano. On X, Mercogliano wrote he would be stunned if the Rangers don’t make a call since Larkin is a player they have enquired about previously. He said:

“I’d be stunned if the Rangers don’t make the call. (If they haven’t already.) I believe he’s a name they’ve inquired about in the past and would love to get their hands on to fuel the retool. I’ve been saying for weeks my sense is they want to take a big swing and this certainly falls into that category. I’ve also repeatedly heard they’ll try to leverage their Team USA connections if the opportunity presents itself, which checks a box in this case.”

Apart from Mercogliano, another interesting comment about Dylan Larkin’s situation came from NHL Insider Darren Dregger. He said that Larkin demanding a trade from the Detroit Red Wings is the biggest bombshell NHL fans will get heading into the offseason.