The Philadelphia Eagles‘ offense is undergoing some massive changes this offseason. Yes, Nick Sirianni is still the head coach and Jalen Hurts is still the quarterback, but star wideout A.J. Brown is on his way out, the Eagles fired offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo and replaced him with Sean Mannion, and the franchise no longer has their most important assistant: Offensive line coach and run game coordinator Jeff Stoutland.
Stoutland announced in February that he was leaving the organization after 13 seasons served. He is regarded as one of the best offensive line coaches in the world, and was a part of Philly’s two Super Bowl campaigns. Eagles offensive linemen have racked up a league-high 27 Pro Bowls since 2012. Stoutland turned a seventh-round rugby star into one of the best left tackles in the NFL with Jordan Mailata, helped Lane Johnson set the standard for right-tackle play, worked with the legendary Jason Peters and oversaw Jason Kelce as he morphed into a frachise legend.
Speaking of Kelce, he and brother Travis Kelce recently had Stoutland on their podcast, “New Heights”, and he was asked what went wrong for the Eagles in 2025. It goes without saying that last season was a tumultuous one for Philadelphia. Not only were the Eagles unsuccessful in defending their Super Bowl title, but the offense was the worst of the Sirianni era. Philly averaged 22.3 points per game (19th in the NFL), 311.2 total yards per game (24th) and 116.9 rushing yards per game (18th).
Stoutland said that play-calling and execution were two reasons why this Eagles offense failed to live up to expectations.
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“I think anytime things don’t go well, and I don’t want to sound like I’m in an interview, but it’s the truth. It’s execution, it’s calling the right play at the right time, and not running bad plays into bad defenses,” Stoutland said. “I mean, it ain’t that hard. I’m not going to sit here and make up all these … that’s pretty much it.”
On paper, the Eagles had one of the best offenses in the NFL. A reigning Super Bowl MVP at quarterback in Hurts, the reigning Offensive Player of the Year at running back with Saquon Barkley, one of the best offensive lines in the NFL that was still a top 10 unit despite multiple injuries, and then plenty of pass catchers, such as Brown, DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert. However, moving the ball down the field was a chore this past season.
There’s more to this story than Stoutland is revealing. ESPN reported that Sirianni and Patullo started incorporating changes to the run game in an effort to get the offense off the ground last season. Stoutland, the run-game coordinator, was not consulted about these changes, “to what he felt was an appropriate degree,” a source told ESPN. Stoutland’s agent, Alan Herman, indicated that his client felt like his voice was not being heard in the organization.
Stoutland reportedly didn’t plan on retiring right now, but clearly didn’t like how this past season went down on the field and off the field.
A Minnesota Vikings fan watches the game unfold from the stands, reacting to the action as Minnesota controls the matchup during second-half play on Sep 7, 2014, at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. The season opener marked the start of Mike Zimmer’s head coaching tenure with a commanding victory. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports.
Were you impressed and excited by the Minnesota Vikings’ draft haul? If so, some portions of national media didn’t share the enthusiasm. The Athletic ranked all the NFL’s draft classes on Monday, and sadly, Minnesota checked in at No. 29 — also known as fourth worst.
Minnesota made a calculated bet on upside, and the final verdict needs real football.
When it comes to the draft, the Vikings just can’t seem to win.
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Banks Can Become the Saving Grade
It’s another lousy draft verdict for you-know-who.
Minnesota Vikings Executive Vice President of Football Operations Rob Brzezinski joins a discussion with KFAN’s Paul Allen and analyst Pete Bercich at the NFL Scouting Combine, with Feb 25, 2026 marking the Indianapolis setting as he outlines roster-building philosophy. The conversation highlights Minnesota’s offseason approach and front-office decision-making priorities. Mandatory Credit: YouTube
The Athletic: Vikings at No. 29 for Draft Haul
According to The Beast author Dane Brugler, only the Los Angeles Rams (No. 30), Denver Broncos (No. 31), and Jacksonville Jaguars (No. 32) produced worse draft classes than the Vikings.
But when Bruger explained the placement on his list, he had nothing bad to say about Minnesota: “Favorite pick: Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati. This is true for most prospects, but Golday’s landing spot was going to be pivotal for his rookie-year success. Drop his rangy athleticism into a Brian Flores-led defense, and he’ll have a chance to make an immediate impact.”
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“Day 3 pick who could surprise: Charles Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin. Aside from Demmings always being a great quote, he leaves everything he has on the field. With his cover athleticism and mental toughness, Demmings was a worthy bet in the fifth round, and he landed with a team that needed cornerback depth.”
He just thought 28 teams drafted better players — evidently.
No Real Reasoning for the Poor Assessment
The strange part? In addition to Brugler provided no context for why he deemed the Vikings’ draft class a poor haul, the team didn’t have a reduced allotment of picks. For example, Minnesota left the 2025 NFL Draft with just five players due to the expensive Dallas Turner trade in 2024. Ranking near the bottom of draft-grade lists made sense.
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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell speaks with reporters at the Indiana Convention Center during the NFL Scouting Combine, with Feb 25, 2025 capturing his media availability in Indianapolis. O’Connell addresses roster outlook, team direction, and offseason priorities as Minnesota evaluates talent ahead of the upcoming league year. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.
This time, it does not. The Vikings brought home nine players and only notably missed out on a 4th-Rounder, which was offloaded during the Cam Robinson trade of 2024.
Therefore, Brugler apparently didn’t enjoy the Banks selection in Round 1 — or something like that.
Vikings Zagged when NFL World Thought They’d Zig
From late February to late April, the NFL masses thought for certain that Minnesota would draft Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman. Over 90% of mock drafts connected Thieneman to the Vikings, so much so that it felt like a foregone conclusion he would be the pick, although not a single soul within the Vikings organization or those close to it gave credence to the theory.
Then, when draft week arrived, momentum built for Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq, but the New York Jets unexpectedly wiped him off the board before Minnesota could consider him at No. 18.
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Meanwhile, the NFL draft community had decided that Banks was a 2nd-Round pick after he broke a bone in his foot at the NFL Combine. He’s a big dude, and big dudes with broken bones in their feet are often non-starters for 1st-Round draft discussions.
Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks (88) observes drills during Pro Day at Sanders Practice Fields in Gainesville, with March 26, 2026 marking the showcase as NFL evaluators monitor his performance. Banks tracks the action closely while awaiting his turn, offering scouts a closer look at his movement and physical tools ahead of the draft. Mandatory Credit: Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images.
The Vikings didn’t care. They drafted Banks at No. 18, rather than getting cute by trading down the board. Some intel later revealed that other teams picking immediately after Minnesota had their eyes on Banks, and that the media-driven draft big board misvalued Banks’s draft stock.
USA Today‘s Jacob Camenker and Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz gave the Banks pick a ‘C’ grade and explained, “It’s easy to see the appeal of Banks, a 6-6, 327-pound interior force with unparalleled explosion off the ball. Yet Banks has been waylaid by multiple foot injuries in the last year, and staying healthy could be a considerable concern.”
“Banks also struggles to finish plays as a tackler once he gets in range of a ball carrier. There’s massive upside here for him to thrive in Brian Flores’ scheme, but this could also go awry if Banks can’t become a consistent performer.”
A Verdict in 3 Years or So
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The fun part about draft grades and draft rankings? They’re merely entertainment in the days after the draft. There’s just no way to grade a rookie haul right after the event, and in fact, one should usually wait until a few years down the road to gauge the trajectory of young players. For example, when Minnesota drafted Danielle Hunter in 2015, some of the powers that be of NFL draft coverage called the pick silly. Eleven years later, Hunter is a five-time Pro Bowler.
Draft grades for the 2026 draft class should be distributed during the 2029 offseason at the earliest.
Mexican boxing legend Erik Morales, who is the same age as Floyd Mayweather, has offered his take on the 49-year-old’s expected rematch with Manny Pacquiao.
The two pound-for-pound icons are set to collide in a professional contest on September 19, headlining a Netflix event at The Sphere, Las Vegas.
Their second encounter did, however, appear to be in jeopardy after Mayweather claimed last month that it would be an exhibition match.
Their first encounter, in 2015, saw Mayweather secure a unanimous decision victory in what swiftly became known as the most lucrative boxing event of all time.
Now, though, the 47-year-old is hoping to scupper Mayweather’s 50-0 record after ending a near four-year hiatus from professional boxing last July.
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But while the Filipino came away with a draw against Mario Barrios, the then-WBC world welterweight champion, many have suggested that he and Mayweather should not be entering the ring at this stage in their lives.
One of them is Morales, who fought Pacquiao three times, winning their first encounter but losing the next two. He told Fight Hub TV that this rematch will be won by whichever Hall of Famer has declined the least.
“We are not at an age to be in fights. But hey, it’ll be interesting. The one who arrives the least hurt, and is a little faster, [will win].”
Erik Morales predicts Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2‼️‼️
“We are not in the age to be in fights… It’ll be interesting, the one who will win has to arrive to fight less hurt and a little faster!”- Erik Morales
The mayor of Vancouver also wants to #SAVETHECAPS.
In a long message he posted to social media Tuesday, Vancouver mayor Ken Sim called on the Vancouver Whitecaps ownership and the British Columbia provincial government to lay out the steps that will be required for the team to remain in Vancouver.
“We are calling on the team’s ownership to publicly and clearly articulate what they need to stay here in Vancouver, and we are calling on the provincial government to come to the table and make that a reality,” Sim wrote.
He later added: “To all Vancouver Whitecaps fans, to the Southsiders, and to all of the supporter groups, we need you to keep the fight going. We need you to stay strong, and we need you to stay loud.
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“Losing the Whitecaps is not an option.”
This statement from Kim comes on the heels of a Major League Soccer spokesman saying on Monday that the league “will evaluate all options” when it comes to the future of the Whitecaps — including keeping the team in Vancouver or moving it to another market.
Those comments came after The Athletic published a story earlier on Monday saying the league has told its 29 other owners it is exploring relocating the team, with Las Vegas being the top candidate for the new market.
Nov 17, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Mexico Coach Javier Aguirre Onaindia speaks to the media ahead of his Mexican National Team match against Paraguay at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Jefferson-Imagn Images
Mexico’s FIFA World Cup roster began to take shape Tuesday with a dozen Liga MX players invited to the camp that begins on May 6.
Manager Javier Aguirre’s crew will be joined in training later in the month by players who are based in Europe and elsewhere. His final roster for this summer’s tournament is due at the end of May.
The 12-member Liga MX contingent includes 17-year-old midfielder Gilberto Mora of Club Tijuana, Toluca forward Alexis Vega, Club America defender Israel Reyes and five players from Chivas: goalkeeper Raul “Tala” Rangel, forward Armando Gonzalez and midfielders Brian Gutierrez, Roberto Alvardo and Luis Romo.
Also on the list are goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo of Santos Laguna, defender Jesus Gallardo of Toluca, midfielder Erik Lira of Cruz Azul and forward Memo Martinez of Pumas.
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Mora is rounding into shape after missing two months with a groin injury and has a chance to become Mexico’s youngest World Cup participant, supplanting 18-year-old Manuel “Chaquetas” Rosas in 1930. Seven 17-year-olds have participated in the tournament, including Brazil’s Pele in 1958.
Mexico is co-hosting the FIFA World Cup along with the U.S. and Canada. Mexico is currently ranked No. 15 in the world, one spot ahead of the Americans.
Placed in Group A with South Africa, South Korea and the Czech Republic, Mexico opens the World Cup against South Africa on June 11 in Mexico City.
Rajasthan Royals beat Punjab Kings by 6 wickets. (Image: BCCI/IPL)
Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Dubey produced a sensational finish, stitching an unbeaten 77-run partnership off just 32 balls to guide Rajasthan Royals to a thrilling six-wicket win over Punjab Kings in Match 40 of IPL 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh.With the chase finely poised after 14 overs and the required rate climbing beyond 12, the duo turned the game on its head. Ferreira and Dubey targeted the pace attack with precision, capitalising when the spinners were out of the attack. Arshdeep Singh was taken apart for three boundaries in an over, while Marco Jansen also leaked crucial runs. Their fearless hitting ensured RR cruised home with ease, handing PBKS their first defeat of the season.
Sooryavanshi Sets the Tone
Earlier, Rajasthan’s chase was ignited by a stunning cameo from 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. After being given the strike by Yashasvi Jaiswal, the youngster made an immediate impact.Despite Arshdeep starting with pinpoint yorkers, Sooryavanshi counterattacked brilliantly, smashing 6, 4, 4 in the opening over. He continued his assault against Lockie Ferguson and Jansen, racing to 43 off just 16 balls (3 fours, 5 sixes) before being dismissed.In the process, he reached 400 runs in just 167 balls at a staggering strike rate of 238.09, the fastest to the mark in an IPL season. RR stormed to 66/1 in just four overs, setting the foundation for the chase.After Sooryavanshi’s dismissal, Yashasvi Jaiswal took charge, playing a composed yet aggressive knock. He brought up a 26-ball fifty, finishing with 51 off 27 balls. However, PBKS fought back through Yuzvendra Chahal, who removed both Jaiswal and Riyan Parag (29) in quick succession. Along with Dhruv Jurel’s slow 16 off 20, RR’s momentum dipped, managing just 25 runs across four overs.At one stage, the equation read 100 needed off 52 balls, with the pressure firmly back on Rajasthan. Just when PBKS looked to regain control, Ferreira and Dubey flipped the script. With clean hitting and calm composure, they dismantled the bowling attack in the death overs.Ferreira led the charge with a blazing 52, while Dubey played the perfect supporting role as RR chased down the target in 19.2 overs without losing another wicket. Earlier: Stoinis Powers PBKS to 222Batting first, Punjab Kings posted a strong 222/4, thanks to a late blitz from Marcus Stoinis (62 off 22).Prabhsimran Singh (59) anchored the innings, while Cooper Connolly (30) and Shreyas Iyer (30) chipped in with useful contributions. Stoinis’ explosive finish ensured PBKS crossed the 220 mark.
Cooper Flagg has been named the 2025–26 NBA Rookie of the Year after an outstanding debut season with the Dallas Mavericks.
The award was selected by a global media panel of 100 voters. Flagg finished ahead of Kon Knueppel by 26 points, the second-smallest margin since the current voting format began in 2002–03. VJ Edgecombe placed third.
Flagg led all rookies in scoring with 21 points per game. He also averaged 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.9 blocks, showing his all-around impact.
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At 19 years old, he is the second-youngest winner in history, behind only LeBron James.
He also led Dallas in total points, rebounds, assists and steals. The only other rookie to do that since steals were first tracked is Michael Jordan.
One of his standout moments came in a 51-point performance against the Orlando Magic, making him the youngest player in NBA history to score 50 points. He also became the first rookie since Allen Iverson to record four 40-point games in a season.
A 135-rated hurdler, Eachtotheirown ran out a four-and-a-quarter length winner over Blake (17/2) from the Noel Meade yard.
The runner-up, ridden by Donagh Meyler, had a two-and-three-quarter length advantage over Le Labo (9/1) and John Gleeson at the line.
El Cairos (2/1), the Gordon Elliott-trained favourite, disappointed, eventually finishing in fourth place, a further length-and-a-half behind the third-placed horse.
The LA Rams made one of the most surprising moves of the 2026 NFL draft by selecting Ty Simpson at No. 13 in the first round. It signaled a long-term transition plan from Matthew Stafford.
The move initially drew attention due to a viral moment showing Rams coach Sean McVay with a frustrated body language, which led to speculation about internal disagreement. However, reports suggested that LA thoroughly evaluated the Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback, and that the decision was part of a more deliberate strategy.
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Simpson provided insight on Monday into his predraft interactions with the Rams. He revealed that he and McVay spent hours together ahead of the draft.
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“We tried to keep this under wraps as long as we could,” Simpson said, via ESPN Radio. “It was something to where I knew they were interested, but they wanted to make it private and didn’t want people to know that they were interested.
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“So, I had some secret meetings with coach McVay, and I just was trying to be on script and do what everybody told me and not to tell anybody.”
Earlier speculations suggested that LA general manager Les Snead may have pushed for Simpson’s selection due to a relationship with the quarterback and his family. However the Alabama star’s revelation indicated that the decision was more coordinated than initially believed.
Snead has a long-standing professional relationship with Ty’s father, UT Martin coach Jason Simpson. Snead reportedly assured the family months ahead of the 2026 NFL draft that the quarterback was a first-round prospect.
Lack of trade interest prevented Rams from moving down for Ty Simpson
The Rams’ initial plan was to trade down before making a first-round selection. according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter on Monday. He revealed that the team hoped to move back while collecting additional picks and still landing Ty Simpson. However, the plan fell through when no trade offers came in.
“Now, the Rams were going to try to trade back,” Schefter said on “The Adam Schefter Podcast.” That was the plan. Hopefully, move back to, say Detroit at 17, get some extra picks and take Ty Simpson there. When their turn on the clock came, they didn’t get any calls. They got no offers. So they were forced to take Ty Simpson at that spot.”
Simpson boosted his draft stock with a productive 2025 season with Alabama (11-4, 7-1 Southeastern Conference). He finished with 3,567 passing yards and 28 touchdowns, leading the program to a College Football Playoff quarterfinal appearance.
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However, draft projections placed him in the latter part of the first round, contributing to the perception that his selection at No. 13 came earlier than expected.
Donovan Ferreira’s audacious stroke-play handed Punjab Kings the bitter pill of defeat for the first time in this edition of IPL as Rajasthan Royals cantered home by six wicket.
Chasing a target of 223, Rajasthan Royals needed 71 off the last six overs when Ferreira smashed his way to an unbeaten 52 off 26 balls in company of an unheralded Shubham Dubey (31 not out off 12 balls) to clinch the victory with four balls to spare. Ferreira was brilliant while picking his areas as PBKS troika of Arshdeep Singh (1/68 in 4 overs), Lockie Ferguson (0/57 in 4 overs) and Marco Jansen (0/41 in 3.2 overs) would like to forget this day in a hurry.
Between Ferreira and Dubey, they hit nine fours and five sixes as they undid all the good work done by Yuzvendra Chahal (3/36 in 4 overs). The manner in which Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (43 off 16 balls) started with a deluge of sixes — five — including a couple of flicked maximums off Arshdeep Singh and Lockie Ferguson, it seemed RR would make a meal of the chase.
Feb 22, 2026; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora (13) looks on during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at JetBlue Park at Fenway South. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Fired Red Sox manager Alex Cora sent a short farewell note to Boston via social media on Tuesday.
“Boston, we will miss you,” he wrote.
“Gracias for making us part of you. #RedSoxNation, you are the [heart emoji] of that team, keep believing, you really care and that’s what pushes everyone in the @RedSox to give it all day in and day out.
“With respect and love, AC”
Team officials dismissed Cora and five of coaches on Saturday after the Red Sox staggered out of the gate to start the season at 10-17.
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While Cora’s firing has been met with some support among fans, posts on social media show they largely place the blame for the team’s woes on management, especially owner John Henry and Craig Breslow, the chief baseball owner.
After serving as bench coach for the 2017 world champion Houston Astros, Cora was hired as manager in Boston in 2018. He led the Red Sox to a franchise-record 108 victories and a World Series title.
However, after the 2019 campaign, Cora was implicated in an MLB investigation involving sign-stealing by the Astros. MLB undertook an investigation into the Red Sox practices, but Cora and the Red Sox mutually agreed to separate before the 2020 season.
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Cora, 50, was suspended for the 2020 season for his role in Houston, but returned to Boston as manager in 2021.
After missing the playoffs from 2022-24, the Red Sox returned last season, but lost a American League wild-card series to the New York Yankees.
Cora posted an eight-year regular-season record of 619-541 and postseason mark of 18-10.
Chad Tracy has been elevated from manager at Triple-A Worcester to serve as interim manager of the Red Sox.
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