Kenneth Walker III cemented himself as one of the best running backs in the NFL last season, playing not just a large role in helping the Seattle Seahawks reach Super Bowl LX, but being named MVP in that win over the New England Patriots in February.

But many wondered what Walker, an impending free agent, would do in the offseason: stay in Seattle or head elsewhere on the market.

During the Super Bowl LX parade in Seattle, Seahawks GM John Schneider had an awkward moment with Walker that went viral after telling “The 12” in the crowd he tried to negotiate a new contract with him during the festivities. 

Walker denied that on his Instagram stories later, but the tune was different when things calmed down.

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Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III runs during the Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)

Walker, one of the top free agents on the market, signed a three-year deal worth $43.1 million with the Kansas City Chiefs, which ranks fourth in average annual value among NFL running backs. When asked about losing the Super Bowl MVP, Schneider said it was “a position where you can find guys.”

“I didn’t see him say it, but you know how they are with the running backs, or you know how it is in this industry,” Walker told Fox News Digital about Schneider’s statement, while also discussing his partnership with Oral-B. “They feel like they can replace you like that. So, if you think that way, it’s on him.

“But, yeah, I don’t really pay no mind to that. I’m focused on what I gotta do here, learning the playbook and making an impact where I’m at right now.”

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Schneider did say that Walker was outstanding for the Seahawks during his time with the franchise, but he pointed to George Holani and newcomer Emanuel Wilson, who joined the team from the Green Bay Packers. Zach Charbonnet, who worked in tandem with Walker, is also recovering from a torn ACL heading into the 2026 season.

Schneider also made sure to draft a running back high last month, securing Notre Dame’s Jadarian Price with the last pick of the first round.  

But Walker doesn’t care what his former team is doing now. Other than leaving his teammates, Walker enjoyed what the Chiefs brought to the table during the free agency tampering period, agreeing to terms on day one. And seeing quarterback Patrick Mahomes get amped with a social media post when Walker signed made it that much sweeter.

“It’s been great,” Walker said about getting acclimated with Mahomes. “You see what type of leader he is. He’s real vocal. He controls a lot of things on the offense and things like that. He’s real humble, too. Getting to know him has been real cool. Getting to meet everyone else on the team as well. It’s been cool to be able to bond and we’ll continue to build that bond as we go throughout the year.”

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider speaks to the media during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Feb. 24, 2026. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images)

Walker secured his second career 1,000-yard rushing season with the Seahawks in 2025, and he admitted to being aware that the Chiefs haven’t had a 1,000-yard rusher since Kareem Hunt did it in 2017.

While that’s on his mind, he knows the Chiefs signed him, and paid him top-tier money, to make an impact no matter if it’s on the ground or through the air. And forget last season, no matter what accolades came with it.

Walker is looking for more than just one memorable season as he tackles this next chapter in the Midwest.

“I’m not satisfied with that, honestly. I can’t lie,” he said. “As long as you play the game, you really won’t get satisfied with anything until you retire, I guess. My goal is really making a positive impact any way I can. I want to go out there and ball and help the team win games.”

Super Bowl LX MVP and Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III addresses the media during a news conference at Moscone Center West in San Francisco Feb. 9, 2026. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

WALKER’S TEETH-BRUSHING OBSESSION

Chiefs players and coaches will learn quickly that Walker’s pregame routine must involve brushing his teeth before stepping foot on the field. And he’s very serious about his oral hygiene.

It made partnering with Oral-B, the official toothbrush of the NFL, a no-brainer for the Michigan State product. The Oral-B’s iO Series Electric Toothbrush is featured in all locker rooms across the NFL, and since he started his routine in middle school, Walker will be using that in Kansas City now as a good luck charm before putting his pads on.

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“Definitely got to brush my teeth before. Growing up, my pops would always harp on it. So, brush my teeth before games and everything else. I gotta do it,” he said.

“Oral health, a lot of people overlook. I feel like it’s real important. It can have effects on other parts of your body. Having your oral health in top shape is important.”

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The wait for a first Champions League title since 2020 goes on for Bayern Munich after holders Paris Saint-Germain knocked them out at the semifinal stage. A 1-1 draw in Munich on Wednesday completed a 6-5 aggregate win.

After a breathless 5-4 first leg defeat in Paris that has already been labeled one of competition’s greatest games, Bayern soon found themselves two down in the tie. Ousmane Dembele delivered the early blow, the former Borussia Dortmund forward lashing home in the third minute after some smart work from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Holders PSG showed in the French capital that they are not a side to always sit tight on a position of strength and both sides continued at a rapid pace. PSG’s leftback Nuno Mendes was lucky to escape a second yellow card for handball, infuriating the German fans in the Allianz Arena and Bayern’s usually unflappable coach, Vincent Kompany.

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Moments later, those same fans and that same coach were enraged by another handball call, as the ball struck Vitinha in the arm in the box but the referee took no action and opted against calling on the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was forced to remonstrate with his own fans to stop throwing missiles on the pitch. The warning was heeded.

Bayern’s Jamal Musiala came close three times shortly before the break but the German champions went in at halftime with plenty still to do.

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But as the second half minutes ebbed away, Bayern’s frustrations became clearer with every aborted attack. Though they worked themselves in to some promising positions, Bayern lacked the conviction they showed last week and throughout a record-breaking Bundesliga season, while PSG remained a threat on the break. Harry Kane got a goal back in the final moments but time was almost up, and so was another European campaign for Bayern.

“We weren’t ‘killers’ in attack today. That key moment in the game was simply missing. We were there, but things weren’t sharp enough inside the PSG box. Right now, disappointment is the overriding emotion for us,” said Neuer to broadcaster DAZN post match.

PSG looking to retain Champions League, Bayern still have double chance

With the league wrapped up, Bayern can win a 13th domestic double with victory over Stuttgart in the German Cup final on May 23. But Kompany and Neuer know that even that is not enough for this particular club.

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“We deservedly became German champions,” said the goalkeeper: “We’re looking forward to the cup final in Berlin. Of course, we’re not thinking about that right now though, because the disappointment is naturally overwhelming.”

PSG, on the other hand, will be looking to the weekend after that and a second Champions League final in a row. Should they win, they will be the first club to retain the trophy since Real Madrid won it three times in a row between 2016 and 2018.

The Qatari-owned French side will play English Premier League leaders Arsenal, who edged past Atletico Madrid in the other semifinal on Tuesday, in the final in Budapest on May 30.

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Floyd Mayweather’s 50-0 record is one of the most impressive achievements in boxing, with a host of legends unable to overcome him, but there is one former opponent who disagrees with that unbeaten run, believing that he should have got the decision when they fought.

In a 50-fight career, Mayweather rarely got caught clean, with Shane Mosley famously being the only opponent to rock the Michigan slickster, despite facing the likes of Oscar De La Hoya, Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao. It was another man, however, who gave Floyd his closest fight – and one that many in the sport feel he lost.

Speaking to ESNEWS this week, José Luis Castillo reaffirmed his belief that he should have got the decision when he first fought Mayweather in April 2002 – deemed to be the American’s most controversial win.

Mayweather – defending his WBC lightweight title – boxed much of the bout with an injured left shoulder and was forced to rely heavily on movement and right-hand counters, while Castillo applied constant pressure and enjoyed success to the body.

Many observers felt the Mexican had done enough to win, but Mayweather retained his belt via unanimous decision (116-111, 115-111, 115-111), with the scoring drawing significant controversy and eventually leading to a rematch later that year.

The American would score a more decisive victory, but to this day his initial encounter with ‘El Terrible’ remains his most disputed triumph.

Fast forward to today and it the famous undefeated record could be put at risk in the coming months, with a rematch against Pacquiao announced for September.

It would have ended a nine-year run of professional inactivity at the age of 49, but the contest has now been put thrown doubt after Mayweather claiming it will instead be an exhibition. Pacquiao’s side disagree, and say binding contracts will ensure the fight goes ahead as announced.

Punjab Kings’ Skipper Shreyas Iyer (ANI Photo)

Sunrisers Hyderabad produced a dominant performance to beat Punjab Kings and move to the top of the IPL 2026 table, as Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan capitalised on sloppy fielding to power their side to a strong total before the bowlers sealed control in the chase. Heinrich Klaasen (69) and Ishan Kishan (55) helped Sunrisers Hyderabad reach 235/4 after Punjab Kings opted to bowl. In reply, Punjab Kings were restricted to 202/7 despite a stunning unbeaten century from Cooper Connolly (107*), as SRH’s disciplined bowling ensured they claimed a 41-run win and climbed to the top of the table. For Punjab Kings, it was a third consecutive defeat, with dropped catches proving costly throughout the innings. Klaasen and Kishan both survived early chances before punishing the attack, while SRH’s bowlers, including Pat Cummins and Shivang Kumar, applied constant pressure in the chase. PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer was candid after the loss, pointing to fielding lapses as the key difference between the two sides. “I think it was a bit too much (the target) because we dropped many catches at the start and we could have easily delayed their score by 30 to 40 runs, I guess. Because the wicket kept getting slower and the cutters were holding up a bit. So we weren’t that comprehensive enough on the field, nor in bowling, nor in batting. So I think they played comprehensive cricket and they showed us how to win the match.” Reflecting on his team’s recent slump after a strong start to the season, he added: “I feel we got a fairy tale start in this tournament and everyone were in a great space and the mindset was top notch. I think it’s important that we stick with the same mindset. It’s easy to get diverted with talking negative about things. But definitely we got to go back, reflect on things that we didn’t do well in the particular last three matches and see to it that we come back strong.” Iyer also praised the fighting spirit of Cooper Connolly, who kept PBKS in the contest almost single-handedly: “He’s phenomenal (Connolly). His mindset is top notch and the character he brings onto the field. It’s something that all players can learn from him. And apart from that, I feel that he’s got a knack of scoring big runs in pressure situations. He has done it in the past and today was the right example. He was fearless and his attitude was fantastic against left-handers (Chahal).” He further admitted that fielding errors changed the course of the game: “I asked him to be attacking, especially when the new batsmen were in because they were on the charge right from ball one. And it was crucial to get wickets at that point of time. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to take catches. I think that was the biggest setback for us in today’s game. But definitely something to reflect on and come back stronger.”

Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique believes his team gave their supporters “a gift” by reaching the Champions League final following a 6-5 aggregate win over Bayern Munich.

After last week’s nine-goal thriller in France, Ousmane Dembele’s third-minute goal in the Allianz Arena got the second leg off to the perfect start for the holders and left Bayern chasing a two-goal deficit that ultimately proved too much.

Harry Kane’s goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time made it 1-1 on the night but arrived too late to seriously unsettle the visitors, who will play Arsenal in the final in Budapest on May 30.

“Good memories,” said Luis Enrique. “We could leave the match with a lot of intensity. The defence were better than the attack. The character we showed against a team like Bayern is so positive. We’re so happy to reach a second Champions League final in a row.

“It was very intense. Very difficult. They play football at the highest level. Both teams are similar, we love to press higher. We are very happy.

“In two days I’m going to celebrate my birthday. I’m very happy. We’re in the next phase of the competition, the final of the Champions League. We want to give our supporters that kind of gift.”

PSG opened up a two-goal lead in the tie inside three minutes. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia raced into space down the left and looked up to see Dembele arriving in the box. The Georgian playmaker pulled the ball back for Dembele to race onto it and hammer a finish first-time into the roof of the net before Manuel Neuer could react.

Bayern were furious not to have been awarded a penalty midway through the half. Goalkeeper Matvei Safonov made an uncertain punch and the ball landed with Vitinha, who in attempting to clear slammed the ball against the arm of team-mate Joao Neves. As it was another PSG player that had made the clearance, it was not deemed to be handball despite Neves’ arm being well away from his body.

Kane found space from Alphonso Davies’ pass in added time to fire the ball into the roof of the net, but there was not to be a famous fightback.

“I understand if they’re disappointed,” Kompany told TNT Sports when asked what he said afterwards to his players. “I think we gave everything.

“It was a game of details. I think we’ve played five times against PSG in the last two years and we’ve won two times, they’ve won two times and now was a draw, so it’s just been that kind of game every single time.

“We have to look at some of the phases that were decided by the officials across the two games which, it’s never an excuse for everything…but it matters.

“If we look at both legs probably too much went against us. The guys gave everything and we tried against a fantastic PSG team.”

LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau would probably beat most 90-year-olds handily in a pushup contest, but not Gary Player.

Player, 90, took on DeChambeau in a pushup contest on the White House lawn as President Trump watched Tuesday.

The nine-time major champion got down and went pushup for pushup with the 32-year-old.

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Honorary starter Gary Player reacts after teeing off on the first hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., April 9, 2026. (Katie Goodale/Imagn Images)

Player and DeChambeau were at the White House Tuesday as Trump signed a presidential memorandum that restored the Presidential Fitness Test Award, which revives a competitive school-based fitness program that was phased out during the Obama administration.

The move echoed the Trump administration’s broader “Make America Healthy Again” push.

Player looked healthy during The Masters, when he piped his ceremonial tee shot right down the middle of the fairway last month. Player had a message while speaking at the Oval Office on Tuesday.

“I say to the young people, ‘Just love this country because you don’t realize what’s going on around the world,’” Player said.

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Golfers Bryson DeChambeau and Gary Player speak with President Donald Trump as children observe on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., May 5, 2026. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo)

“There is a silent war taking place against America today, and what we’ve got to do is make these kids realize that freedom, exercise and education start with reading some books.

“What you put in your body is so important. What a wonderful job [Trump] has done. And to all your Cabinet members, I say thank you for maintaining this great word — this cherished word: freedom.”

Player said his body is that of a 60-year-old.

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President Donald Trump gives children putting lessons on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., May 5, 2026, as golfers Bryson DeChambeau and Gary Player watch. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo)

“I don’t think of 90,” Player told The Palm Beach Post last year. “I am 90! But really, my body is a man of, I’d say, 60.”

Player said he hopes to live until he is 100 years sold and stays active by playing or working out as many days as possible.

After his impressive showing against DeChambeau in a pushup contest, Player looked like someone who has spent a lot of his days working out.

Fox News’ Ashley J. DiMella contributed to this report.

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Former world darts champion Mark Webster has been diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer.

Webster, who claimed World Championship glory on the British Darts Organisation (BDO) circuit in 2008, has not worked at a darts event for Sky Sports since February and has this week revealed why during a wide-ranging interview on Darts World’s YouTube channel.

Welsh left-hander Webster discovered in January that he had a rare form of blood cancer called hairy cell leukaemia and has not worked since he started chemotherapy in February.

“It sounds bad when you say leukaemia, but…it’s got a good prognosis, 95 per cent of cases are successful. I will be put into some sort of remission at some point, but just the recovery at the minute is not going to plan in terms of the speed of it,” Webster explained.

“My white blood counts are still not recovering, so therefore my immune system is not great at the minute, hence why I can’t go back to work.

“It’s not the worst case sort of scenario, but it’s just a bit frustrating for me.

“I can work with people but just in sensible environments. It’s frustrating really. The day-to-day thing is a bit frustrating because I’m used to being busy. Premier League February 5 in Newcastle was the last time I worked, so yeah, (I’m) just managing it.

“I’ve got to trust the people that have been looking after me. They’ve been really good. I don’t always get the answers I want when I go in, but I’ve got to trust them.

“I got a bit carried away a few weeks ago thinking I might be able to come and work at Brighton, but my blood counts were too low.”

Sky Sports pundit Webster remains hopeful that he can return to work soon, he added: “In myself I feel fine and I would love to go back to work, but they don’t like the environment I work in.

“At the minute it’s a case of doing as I’m told and being patient. It’s frustrating because I like to be busy, but hopefully it won’t be too much longer.”

La Salle’s last shot at a perfect UAAP season ended in heartbreak—and some members of that squad were around on Wednesday to help this batch of Lady Spikers keep their unbeaten run intact.

“It wasn’t like they were telling us exactly what to do to avoid those kinds of heartbreaks,” Angel Canino, the La Salle star hitter, said. “It was more about motivating us, reminding us that we can do it, that they’re there to support us, and that they believe in us.”

Canino and her teammates took the first step toward deleting that old memory.

Shaking off the effects of a 17-day hiatus, La Salle moved a game closer to a perfect title run after blanking defending champion National University, 25-23, 25-18, 25-18, in Game 1 of the Season 88 women’s volleyball best-of-three championship series at Mall of Asia Arena.

A win in Saturday’s Game 2 will not only end a three-year drought but also cap La Salle’s unblemished run to the crown.

On a day of slaying ghosts, Canino fired 17 points in the dominant victory, which came amid memories of the last time the Lady Spikers were in contention for a perfect season.

That was in Season 76, when the Taft-based school swept its way to an outright title berth, only to be waylaid by fierce rival Ateneo and a young rising star named Alyssa Valdez.

“Season 76 was a nightmare. It still haunts the team. Back then, we swept the eliminations with Aby (Maraño) still leading the team, but Ateneo fought all the way in the finals,” coach Ramil de Jesus recalled.

CJ Saga and Lexi Tatlonghari, who played for De Jesus that season, were present to cheer on the current Lady Spikers.

“It makes a big difference when former Lady Spikers—our ates (older sisters)—come up to us and show that kind of trust. We really appreciate it because, as players, we tend to overthink sometimes. So when they tell us, ‘We’re here, we believe in you,’ it means a lot and really helps us.”

De Jesus doubled down on the lessons from that season to make sure his current team understood the task at hand.

“I told them I don’t want that to happen again. Every year, we prepare for whoever the defending champion is. Now we’re back in this situation … Not everyone gets this opportunity, so we have to make the most of it,” he said.

Because of its eliminations sweep, La Salle had to wait 17 days before seeing action again, as teams had to play a stepladder semifinals for the right to face the Lady Spikers in the championship.

But after getting through a testy first set, it was clear La Salle did not have to deal with rust as they moved closer to their 13th championship.

“I told the team that the stepladder format is [also] tough [for us] because the other teams get … used to the pressure while we’re resting,” said De Jesus.

“So I told the players we just have to match that intensity. Earlier, I noticed we started a bit slow, but later in the set we adjusted and kept up. By then, they were handling the pressure better.”

Shane Reterta also delivered the goods for La Salle with 11 points, 23 receptions and nine digs. Amie Provido finished with 12 points, highlighted by four kill blocks, as captain Shevana Laput finished with 11 points.