Once upon a time, defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson represented one of the Minnesota Vikings’ main free agency additions. Five years later, the ginormous interior defensive lineman has found a new home with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Los Angeles added size, experience, and trench reliability with Tomlinson.

The Arizona Cardinals severed ties with Tomlinson last week, and it did not take long for the Chargers to swoop in with a contract.

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Tomlinson to the Chargers

It’s Tomlinson’s fifth career chapter. Chargers.com’s Eric Smith wrote Friday, “The Bolts have added some beef up front. The Chargers on Friday announced they have agreed to terms with Dalvin Tomlinson, a move that adds depth and durability to the defensive line room. Tomlinson has played for four teams in his NFL career, most recently with the Cardinals in 2025.”

“He also spent multiple seasons with the Giants, Vikings and Browns. The 32-year-old, who was a 2017 second-round pick by New York, has played in 142 career games, starting all of them. Tomlinson has been durable, too, missing just seven total games over his nine-year career. Tomlinson has mostly been known as a run-stopping defensive tackle in his career as he’s listed at 6-foot-3 and 335 pounds.”

Year No. 10 in the pros for Tomlinson will occur in the AFC West.

LAC’s DT Group

The Chargers will hope to reach the postseason for a third season in a row next year, and they’ll do so with this group of interior defensive linemen:

• Jamaree Caldwell
• Justin Eboigbe
• Dalvin Tomlinson
• Teair Tart
• Scott Matlock
• Josh Fuga
• TeRah Edwards

It’s also worth noting that Tomlinson is the only newcomer on defense in free agency so far for Harbaugh’s team.

BoltBeat‘sJason Reed claimed last week the Tomlinson addition could signal the end of Matlock as a DT-FB hybrid: “Matlock now finds himself as the fifth defensive lineman, at best, on the depth chart before the team makes more additions in the 2026 NFL Draft. Tart, Jamaree Caldwell, Tomlinson and third-year Harbaugh draft pick Justin Eboigbe are all ahead of Matlock on the pecking order.”

“Harbaugh will almost certainly give Matlock plenty of chances to lock down a spot in the rotation, especially with how malleable he has been the last two years. But based on how the room is already shaking out, and how the team may continue investing there, it’s hard to see a path to playing time for Matlock.”

Tomlinson’s Resume and Time in MIN

After leaving the New York Giants, Tomlinson joined the Vikings in 2021, signing a two-year contract, a relative rarity for free agents that year. Then–general manager Rick Spielman deserves credit for the successful move.

Minnesota acquired Tomlinson, expecting him to excel as a three-technique defensive tackle. While Mike Zimmer’s staff initially used him in that role, the team shifted him back to nose tackle in 2022, a position he previously held with the Giants. Tomlinson’s build made him a natural fit to control the middle and absorb double teams.

During his time in Minnesota, Tomlinson consistently performed at a high level. In 2021, Pro Football Focus (PFF) awarded him a grade of 74.9, ranking him 16th out of 109 interior defensive linemen and making him the Vikings’ fifth-highest-graded player that season. Before joining the Vikings, Tomlinson had consistently earned PFF grades above 74.0, demonstrating his reliability and durability. He maintained that consistency throughout 2022, his final season with the Vikings.

Here’s Tomlinson’s PFF scorecard through nine seasons:

• 2025: 43.2
• 2024: 67.4
• 2023: 61.2
• 2022: 77.0
• 2021: 74.9
• 2020: 75.1
• 2019: 78.2
• 2018: 76.1
• 2017: 81.0

And his full destination resume:

• New York Giants (2017–2020)
• Minnesota Vikings (2021–2022)
• Cleveland Browns (2023–2024)
• Arizona Cardinals (2025)
• Los Angeles Chargers (2026-now)

Other Chargers Free Agent Adds

Here’s a look at the Chargers’ first week of free agency:

• Tyler Biadasz (C) WAS → LAC
• Josh Harris (LS) LAC → LAC
• Alec Ingold (FB) MIA → LAC
• Charlie Kolar (TE) BAL → LAC
• Trey Lance (QB) DAL → LAC
• Deane Leonard (CB) LAC → LAC
• Keaton Mitchell (RB) BAL → LAC
• Denzel Perryman (LB) LAC → LAC
• Del’Shawn Phillips (ED) LAC → LAC
• Trey Pipkins (RT) LAC → LAC
• Cole Strange (G) NE → LAC
• Dalvin Tomlinson (DL) ARI → LAC

And the 2025 Chargers who’ve signed elsewhere:

• Da’Shawn Hand (DL) LAC→ ATL
• Zion Johnson (G) LAC → CLE
• Otito Ogbonnia (DL) LAC → DAL
• Odafe Oweh (ED) LAC → WAS
• Jamaree Salyer (G) LAC → MIA
• Benjamin St-Juste (CB) LAC → GB
• Tyler Conklin (TE) LAC → DET

Tomlinson turned 32 last month and should have a few seasons left in his impressive career.

The Chargers also employ former Vikings linebacker Troy Dye.

Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan is the frontrunner to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad at the start of the upcoming IPL 2026 season with no clarity on Pat Cummins‘ fitness, according to Times Of India. The report claimed that SRH management have already held a discussion over the matter and Kishan emerged as the ‘most suitable candidate’ to lead the side in Cummins’ absence. Kishan had a brilliant outing in the T20 World Cup 2026 and he even slammed a half-century in the final against New Zealand. Cummins, who suffered a serious injury during the 2025-26 Ashes series, has not not played any cricket since then and the franchise reportedly has no clarity on when the Australia cricketer will be available to play.

Following his side’s successful T20 World Cup campaign, Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan, who made a triumphant return to the team, expressed hope that his performances will serve as a motivation for young players in the country.

Ishan had a tournament to remember as he emerged as India’s second-highest run-getter, with a half-century in the final and two ‘Player of the Match’ awards against Namibia and arch-rivals Pakistan being the highlights of his campaign.

Before the World Cup, Ishan made a return to the Indian set-up for the first time since 2023 after a scintillating Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), where he led Jharkhand to their maiden title as a captain, scoring 517 runs in 10 innings, with two centuries and two fifties.

Speaking to the media, Ishan said, “Our team won, obviously, it is a very good thing, not only for us, but for the whole nation. We hope to continue playing cricket like this and keep winning.”

Ishan hopes to have inspired young talent through his performances and an inspiring comeback to Team India following a setback, which saw his name get omitted from the central contract list back in 2024 due to his alleged lack of commitment to domestic cricket. With centuries scored across all formats in domestic cricket, Ishan underwent a hard domestic cricket grind and it has no doubt paid off handsomely.

“It feels great because I believe the better I perform, the more motivation it will be for the young kids here who want to grow. I always try to ensure as many players as possible emerge from every corner. Now that we’ve played the World Cup, it shows that with hard work, you can succeed from anywhere,” he added.

(With ANI inputs)

Terence Crawford is viewed by many as being one of the best fighters in modern history but one recent Hall of Fame inductee ranks himself even higher than ‘Bud.’

Crawford retired from the sport in December following his historic win over Canelo Alvarez three months prior to become undisputed super-middleweight champion.

That was the third division that ‘Bud’ has been the sole ruler of, after previous undisputed reigns at super-lightweight and welterweight. It was at 147lbs where another of his iconic wins came, as he picked up a stoppage victory over Errol Spence.

Crawford retired with a perfect 42-0 record, but despite that, three-weight world champion James Toney told FightHype that he believes he was better than his countryman.

“He looked good, alright, but it wasn’t no James Toney performance, you know that. Every time that I fought on the big stage, [Iran] Barkley, [Evander] Holyfield, John Ruiz and countless others – I am dominating them.

Terence Crawford, I love Terence Crawford, but he didn’t even do what I did. He didn’t do it, but he won 12 rounds. I did damage, I stopped people, I knocked people out, that is why they called me ‘Lights Out’.”

Toney won world titles at middleweight, super middleweight and cruiserweight, and did become world heavyweight champion at one stage, though that that reign became void after he failed a drugs test.

His final record read 77 wins from 92 fights, leading to his Hall of Fame induction in 2022, something that will also be a formality for Crawford in the years to come.

Swift Dragon overcame his $19 betting price tag to deliver a dominant performance, outpacing favourite Esperanza with Rockhampton’s previously perfect Better Blitzem trailing in third.

This year, Birchley secured his third triumph in the Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) courtesy of Dream Roca’s victory in the $1 million race at Ellerslie, and his juvenile winning sequence advanced on Queensland’s Glitter Strip courtesy of Swift Dragon’s $300,000 payday.

The Dracarys colt had mitigating factors for his recent flat outings before Saturday’s $500,000 showpiece, according to Birchley who held the erratic Eagle Farm track responsible, though he returned to peak condition under jockey Ryan Wiggins.

“His trial before he came back showed what he could do, but we just didn’t have any confidence in the track first-up,” said Birchley.

“These bigger horses don’t let down on those shifty tracks sometimes and last start it was much the same, but today was a different story. I got a bit worried when it started raining yesterday, but luckily they didn’t get too much. I had full confidence in the horse as long as the track was playing fair and we could get a crack at them.”

On the undercard, Fabulantes prevailed in the featured event, bolstering Robert Heathcote’s outstanding record tied to the gelding’s pedigree with a powerful finish in the QTIS Jewel 3YO (1200m).

Having amassed over $500,000 from 12 career runs, this full-brother to Heathcote’s Group 1 star Startantes completed three successive city triumphs.

Daniel Moor, his rider, sees scope for the Star Turn progeny in tougher fields.

“He’s got a ripper turn of foot,” Moor said.

“He was brave when I needed him to be, he gave a really solid kick and it was quite a soft win in the end. I think he could measure up to better races.”

Trainer Bevan Laming’s front-runner Call Da Vinci was second, ahead of Dragonne Rouge in third.

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Ricky Ponting (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has praised the India national cricket team after their dominant victory in the T20 World Cup 2026, calling the current Indian side one of the strongest T20 teams ever. India secured their third T20 World Cup title with a convincing 96-run win over the New Zealand national cricket team in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The win also made India the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup.

Ponting praises India’s depth and consistency

Ponting highlighted India’s impressive performances in recent ICC tournaments and their strong record in white-ball cricket. According to him, the team’s combination of talent, experience and depth makes them extremely difficult to beat.“It’s really hard to argue a point against that. If you look at this, not just the T20I team but their white-ball record in ICC events over the last five or six years, it’s quite remarkable,” Ponting said on International Cricket Council’s The ICC Review.“A lot of people probably identified before this tournament started the depth and the strength that this current Indian team had, and also the experience that they have.“This is a very, very strong Indian white-ball team, not just a T20 team. Back-to-back World Cups, hats off to them.”

Experience and IPL influence

The former Australian captain believes the players’ experience from both international cricket and the Indian Premier League has helped them handle pressure situations better.“The one thing that’s probably overlooked with this current team is the amount of experience and the amount of cricket a lot of these guys have played, whether it’s international cricket or even just the IPL,” said Ponting, who is also head coach of Punjab Kings.“The IPL games are every bit as big as international games anyway, so this Indian team came in well primed with great balance and a great squad.”

Learning from a rare defeat

India had suffered a defeat against the South Africa national cricket team during the Super Eight stage, but Ponting felt the loss actually helped the team refocus.“You win 12 matches on the trot, there’s bound to be an off day. And I am glad it’s come early. It might just be the shake-up India needed,” he said. “They would have learned from that experience and won’t take things for granted.”After that loss, India bounced back strongly with powerful batting displays, scoring over 250 runs in three matches, including the semifinal and the final.“Maybe it just allowed them to regroup, get together and talk about the things that are important to them as a team,” Ponting added. “They solidified what they felt was their strongest playing XI and didn’t make many changes at the back end of the tournament.”

Tottenham Hotspur are closely monitoring the situation of Lucas Cheavlier, according to Media Foot.

Spurs are reportedly prepared to offer between €30-40 million to acquire the Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper.

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Tottenham desperately need a new number one with Guglielmo Vicario and Antonin Kinsky failing to cover themselves in glory this season.

In the Premier League, Vicario’s prevented goal stat line this season is -4.39, and he has made two errors leading to goals.

His performances led Spurs interim boss Igor Tudor to turn to Kinsky.

Unfortunately, Kinsky made three errors that led to goals in one game, prompting the Croatian tactician to recall Vicario immediately.

Signing a new goalkeeper should be at the top of the transfer priority list at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.

However, going for Chevalier would be a massive transfer blunder. The Frenchman is an unimposing figure between the sticks.

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The 24-year-old is shaky on corners, set-pieces, and aerial challenges.

Tottenham have seen first-hand how shaky he is in goal. He was atrocious in the UEFA Super Cup and even worse in the Champions League group-stage match.

His handling has been weak, hence why he finds himself down the pecking order at PSG despite joining this summer for big money.

Chevalier has lost confidence and should be nowhere near Tottenham if the club wants a stable, reliable presence.

Spurs need a tested and trusted goalkeeper like Sunderland’s Robin Roefs. The Dutchman has been one of the best shot-stoppers in the Premier League this season.

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Roefs joined the Black Cats for around £10 million this summer, and he has proven to be worth every penny, keeping eight clean sheets in 28 league appearances.

The North London giants can snap him up for around the same figure as the one circulating for Chevalier.

He represents a wiser use of funds for Tottenham than any move for Chevalier.

New Balance is teaming up with the Patriots, making the brand the official and exclusive athletic footwear and apparel partner of the team and Gillette Stadium.

The partnership includes the development of a new state-of-the-art training center in New England. It will give the company a major presence across performance, facilities and community initiatives.

The Patriots’ new training complex next to Gillette Stadium will be named the New Balance Athletics Center, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday. It will open this spring, while the surrounding practice fields will be known as the New Balance Practice Fields.

The name announcement sparked reactions from NFL fans on X, with some posting jokes and humorous takes about the facility.

“That’s a brutal name,” one fan said.

“I’m going to predict that most players will not be wearing the ugly ass zero drip cleats and shoes that company makes,” a fan commented.

“It’s weird to be how the only people New Balance used to Sponser were suburban dads,” another fan said.

“Imagine being an NFL player and having to wear New Balance,” one fan wrote.

“First the stadium, now the training facility soon the New England Patriots playbook will be sponsored too,” a fan tweeted.

“Cooper Flagg to the Pats?!?!” another fan wrote.

New Balance maintains a broad global sponsorship portfolio that spans teams, leagues and athletes. Among its notable partnerships are the New York Road Runners and the NBA, along with MLB franchises such as the Red Sox and the Mets.

The brand also released collaborative product lines with prominent athletes, including Dodgers pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard.

A look at the moves the Patriots have made in free agency

The start of the new league year brought significant roster turnover to the New England Patriots. The team allowed two starters from last season, K’Lavon Chaisson and Jaylinn Hawkins, to leave in free agency, but quickly added new talent.

One of the headline additions was Kevin Byard, who reunites with Pats coach Mike Vrabel after spending six seasons together with the Titans. The veteran safety signed a one-year, $9 million contract and is expected to take over the starting job previously held by Hawkins.

Here’s the list of every free-agent signing New England has made in 2026.

WR Romeo Doubs – Four years contract ($68 million)

OG Alijah Vera-Tucker – Three years ($42 million)

DE Dre’Mont Jones – Three yrs ($39.5 million)

TE Julian Hill – Three years ($15 million)

FB Reggie Gilliam – Three years ($12 million)

S Kevin Byard – One year ($9 million)

LB K.J. Britt – One year, ($1.3 million)

S Mike Brown – One year ($1.3 million)

OLB Jesse Luketa – One year ($1.1 million)

QB Tommy DeVito – Two years ($7.4 million)

FB Jack Westover – One year ($1.1 million)