The Chicago Bears reportedly lost a big piece of their offensive line on Tuesday.

Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman informed the team that he would retire at just 27 years old after five seasons, according to ESPN.

The Bears signed Dalman to a three-year, $42 million contract last offseason as they overhauled the interior of their offensive line in head coach Ben Johnson’s first season. They signed Dalman and traded for guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson, and saw great results.

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Drew Dalman (52) of the Chicago Bears exits the field after warmups prior to an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Nov. 28, 2025. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Dalman played in all 17 games and didn’t miss any of the team’s 1,154 snaps, and made his first career Pro Bowl. The Bears went 11-6 and won the NFC North in large part because of the team’s revamped offensive line.

The running back duo of D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai was highly effective last season. Swift ran for 1,087 yards and nine touchdowns while Monangai ran for 783 yards and five touchdowns.

Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman (52) takes the field before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, on Dec. 20, 2025. (Mike Dinovo/Imagn Images)

In 2024, before Dalman, Jackson and Thuney were brought in, quarterback Caleb Williams was sacked 68 times. In 2025, he was sacked just 24 times.

Dalman was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Stanford. He played four seasons with the Falcons before departing in free agency to join the Bears.

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Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman (52) practices against the New Orleans Saints before the game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, on Oct. 19, 2025. (Mike Dinovo/Imagn Images)

Free agency officially begins March 11 at 4 p.m. ET, and the Bears will look to replace him with a free agent center or in the NFL draft.

Bears left tackle Ozzy Trapilo ruptured his patellar tendon in the playoffs last season, so they will also have to address that position as well this offseason.

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Barcelona’s defense of the Copa del Rey title has ended at the semi-final stage thanks to a 3-0 win second leg win over Atlético Madrid at Camp Nou that wasn’t enough to turn around the 4-0 deficit from the first leg. Barça dominated the entire match and came very close to pulling off a miraculous Remontada, but Diego Simeone’s troops found a way to hold on to a narrow margin and move on to the Spanish Cup Final.

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• Diego Simeone is a master at defensive gameplans in knockout matches, and his strategy was pretty clear from the start: Atleti set up in a 5-4-1 with Giuliano Simeone as a wingback, and the Colchoneros parked the bus looking to limit Barça’s attack and trying to create danger on the counter.

• Barça came out with a very solid attacking plan and passed the ball quickly and with purpose all over the pitch, and were not afraid to take early shots from distance to test Juan Musso in goal. There was some bad news when Jules Kounde had to be replaced by Alejandro Balde due to injury, but that moved João Cancelo to right-back and made the team even more offensive.

• The Catalans were really good with the ball, but it took them a half-hour until a short corner routine ended with a beautiful move and assist by Lamine Yamal for a Marc Bernal tap-in. That woke up a Camp Nou that started super hot but quickly became nervous as Barça struggled to score, but the stadium was alive again.

• Atlético had a good response to going behind and created a couple of chances with Antoine Griezmann, but Barça controlled the visitors’ counter-attacking pretty well for the most part.

• Then came a gigantic sequence in the game: Ademola Lookman missed a wide-open header inside the six-yard box on a counter that would have put the tie to bed, and Barça immediately earned a penalty on the other end when Pedri was taken down by Marc Pubill inside the box. Raphinha scored from the spot, and Barça went into halftime with a precious two-goal lead that gave them a real shot at a comeback.

• Barça carried the momentum from Raphinha’s goal into the start of the second half and absolutely blitzed Atleti, and that’s when Juan Musso shined: the goalkeeper made some splendid saves and key interventions that stopped Barça from scoring at least once before the hour mark, which would have truly ignited the tie.

• There was some more bad injury news as Balde was forced off with an apparent muscle issue as Barça lost both starting full-backs on the night, and things started to feel a little desperate and tense with 20 minutes to go.

• And then, hope: another short corner led to an outstanding cross by Cancelo and a beautiful volley by Bernal, and Barça were 3-0 up with 20 minutes to go and just one more goal needed to force extra-time.

• Hansi Flick made a couple of crazy tactical moves, putting Ronald Araujo up front as a striker and playing Pedri at center-back, and Barça had pretty much everyone forward looking for the miracle.

• Barça tried absolutely everything: several crosses into the box, shots from distance, and a very strong penalty shout that was ignored by the referee and VAR when Matteo Ruggeri pushed Raphinha in the back, but the fourth goal never came and the Remontada attempt ended in heartbreak at the final whistle.

• Despite the elimination, this was a tremendous performance that makes you proud and hopeful when it comes to this team’s chances for the rest of the season. Barça played with heart, passion and also displayed some fantastic attacking quality, and this is the kind of game that makes you fall in love with a team, even in defeat. Well done, boys.

As reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Minnesota Vikings are exploring the trade market for defensive standout Jonathan Greenard. The pass rusher signed with the Vikings two years ago as Danielle Hunter’s replacement.

If he’s out, Brian Flores’ unit would miss one of its key players. Fortunately, his successor is already around and could continue to thrive in Greenard’s role. That man is Dallas Turner, a 2024 1st-round pick.

While everyone was focused on quarterback J.J. McCarthy, his Draft classmate Turner was actually making major strides in the second half of his sophomore season. He benefitted from the five games Greenard missed with a shoulder injury, and the ones he appeared in when the veteran was clearly not at his full strength.

In his rookie season, Turner played a limited role as a rotational piece behind Pro Bowlers Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel, as well as backup Patrick Jones. His output, therefore, was fairly quiet, as he tabulated 20 tackles and 3 sacks.

In his second season as a pro, Turner appeared in all 17 games, making 10 starts. He logged 8 sacks, 66 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and perhaps the best aspect of his numbers, a whopping 4 forced fumbles.

Earlier in the season, Turner stepped into the starting unit in place of Van Ginkel, who was slowed down by a neck injury and missed several games. Van Ginkel’s role is unique, with frequent coverage responsibilities, while Greenard operates primarily as a designated pass rusher. Turner appeared more comfortable in Greenard’s role, where he was able to consistently attack off the edge and maximize his burst.

“Turner,” PFF’s Dalton Wasserman recently wrote, “may have finally found his footing during the second half of this season. From Weeks 10 through 18, the former first-round pick racked up 24 pressures and seven sacks while ranking 16th among qualified edge rushers in PFF pass-rush grade (76.5). Turner also seemed to find further comfort in run defense, which could make him a more viable three-down player in 2026.”

Turner was flying off the edge in Greenard’s position. The explosiveness has always been there, but it’s fun to watch a young player turn that into production. He also provided solid help in the running game, something not all young edge defenders can do.

Coming out of college, Turner had outstanding physical tools, as evidenced by a 4.46-second 40-yard dash. He was raw as a pass-rusher, and perhaps still is, but he’s slowly but surely growing.

In the second half of the season, he undoubtedly looked like a future difference-maker.

What makes Turner’s trajectory especially encouraging is how quickly the game seemed to slow down for him. Early in his rookie year, he relied almost exclusively on pure speed. By December, he was mixing in counters, adjusting his rush angles, and showing better discipline, setting the edge. That kind of refinement usually takes years, not months.

Flores also began trusting him in bigger moments. Turner wasn’t just cleaning up plays — he was creating them. Forced fumbles, third-down pressures, drive-killing sacks — those are impact snaps. The Vikings didn’t draft him to be a rotational spark; they drafted him to tilt games.

If Greenard truly moves on, this won’t just be about replacing production. It will be about accelerating Turner’s arrival as a centerpiece defender rather than a complementary one.

With Greenard possibly leaving, the Vikings would hand the keys to Turner. Sure, they would acquire another veteran or even spend Draft capital on a rookie, but it’s unlikely that the new acquisition would be slotted ahead of Turner on the depth chart.

The 23-year-old was an expensive player to lure to the Twin Cities. First, the Vikings traded a pair of 2nd-rounders for the 23rd overall pick. That was expected to be used in a trade-up for a quarterback. However, the Vikings couldn’t land Drake Maye and only required a smaller trade for J.J. McCarthy. Suddenly, they were stuck at 23.

They didn’t stay there, however. Instead, the front office struck a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars for pick 17. According to most trade charts, the Vikings used the value of two 1st-round picks to draft Turner.

So far, he has clearly not been worth that kind of investment, but an elevated role could bring him in position to change that. In the second half of the year, he certainly looked like a foundational piece on the defense for years to come.

Still only 23 years old, the sky is the limit for the young defender.

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

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Teams looking to get back on track battle when the 23rd-ranked Tennessee Volunteers face the South Carolina Gamecocks in a key SEC matchup on Tuesday. Tennessee is coming off a 71-69 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, while South Carolina dropped an 87-68 decision at Georgia that same day. The Volunteers (20-9, 10-6 SEC), who are tied for fourth in the conference, are 4-5 on the road this season. The Gamecocks (12-17, 3-13 SEC), who are tied for 15th in the league, are 11-7 on their home court. Tennessee’s Nate Ament (leg) will not play.

Tipoff from Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., is set for 6 p.m. ET. Tennessee is a 10.5-point favorite in the latest South Carolina vs. Tennessee odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 141.5. Before making any Tennessee vs. South Carolina picks, check out the men’s college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

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The model projects the Volunteers to have three players score 9.8 points or more, including Ja’Kobi Gillespie’s projected 18.9 points. The Gamecocks are projected to have three players score 11.3 points or more, led by Meechie Johnson Jr., who is projected to score 17.8 points. The model is projecting 148 combined points as the Over clears in 67% of simulations.

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Real Madrid lost a second straight La Liga match when a stunning volley from Martin Satriano gave Getafe a shock 1-0 win at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Monday.

The result prevented the capital club from cutting the four-point gap to leader Barcelona.

Getafe had lost all eight of its previous league encounters with Real Madrid and early saves from goalkeeper David Soria kept it from falling behind.

Soria turned over a shot from Arda Guler midway through the first half, not long after frustrating Vinicius Junior when he was through on goal.

Madrid had more of the ball but lacked punch up front and it paid a price for its profligacy six minutes before halftime when Getafe took the lead.

A hopeful cross from the right was headed clear but it fell to the feet of Satriano, who volleyed into the roof of the net from 20 meters out. 

It was the second goal in three games for the Uruguayan, who joined on loan from Lyon during the last transfer window.

Madrid continued to dominate possession in the second half and Antonio Rudiger and substitute Rodrygo were among those who came close to grabbing an equalizer.

But it could not find a way past Getafe’s stuffy rearguard and an in-form Soria.

Madrid’s task became even harder when Franco Mastantuono was sent off for dissent in stoppage time and although the numbers were evened up in the last minute when Getafe’s Adrian Liso was also shown a red card it came too late to make any impact.

Getafe held on to secure a historic win, its first at the Santiago Bernabeu since 2008, and a vital three points in its bid to stay in La Liga.

“Coming here is always very difficult,” Getafe defender Kiko Femenia told broadcaster DAZN. “We have to congratulate the team, we did a superb job at the back and we scored when had the chance. We might even have scored more on the counterattack.” 
They jumped three league places into 11th and were eight points above the relegation zone.

As much as everyone is focused on A.J. Brown and his future in Philadelphia, there seems like a heightened sense of urgency for the Eagles to figure out if tight end Dallas Goedert could still be part of their plans for 2026 and beyond. Despite rumors from the NFL Combine suggesting Goedert will “definitely” be gone in free agency, the latest reports suggest that Howie Roseman is actively trying to bring the veteran tight end back.

NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo reported that the team is trying to re-sign Goedert, and that both sides will have more discussions about the future in the coming days. One interesting bit Garafolo included was how other uncertain roster moves are affecting the team’s salary cap decisions.

“With less than a week to the start of the negotiating window, #Eagles TE Dallas Goedert is positioned to hit free agency for the first time in his career. Sources say the team has expressed interested in re-signing him and the sides will continue talking in the coming days.

However, Howie Roseman has a few balls in the air (e.g. A.J. Brown) that are affecting budgeting for his pending free agents. There are some moving parts that could change on a few fronts in the next few days.”

At this point, it seems like the Eagles want Goedert back, but know that he expects to be paid like one of the league’s top tight ends — whether they’re able to do that seems to be the sticking point. Another report out on Tuesday said that the Eagles are also looking into Browns tight end David Njoku, who is hitting free agency this offseason, so the team is at least exploring all options, even if re-signing Goedert is Plan A.

In her glorious career, during which she became one of the most elite athletes in the world, PV Sindhu has seen and overcome many challenges. We are talking about a champion who has won two Olympic medals and five World Championship medals. Yet none of those experiences could prepare the 30-year-old badminton star for what she went through in the last 72 hours. Sindhu was travelling to Birmingham for the prestigious All England Championships, which started on Tuesday, with a layover in Dubai. But the two-time Olympic medallist found herself stranded at Dubai Airport amid a major flight disruption triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

What followed was a “scary” experience, as Sindhu described it. She returned home on Tuesday and spoke to NDTV about the ordeal. “I’m happy that I’m back home safe. I mean, it was scary, it was terrifying… it’s an experience nobody expects – that you get stuck in a war and the airspace suddenly getting closed. I was just in transit at Dubai and all of a sudden, all flights were suspended,” Sindhu said in the exclusive interview with NDTV’s Padmaja Joshi.

Sindhu landed in Dubai on February 28, and almost immediately, the airspace was shut.

“When we landed on the 28th at around 1 p.m., within minutes they told us the airspace was shut. Then they said flights were delayed, which sounded normal. But soon after, they told us all flights were suspended because of what was happening… it was confusing. A few hours earlier, some of my colleagues flying to Birmingham had also transited through Dubai and reached safely. So I kept wondering what had changed so drastically for us to be stuck,” Sindhu said.

#NDTVExclusive | “Happy that I am back home safe”: Badminton Player PV Sindhu to @padmajajoshi

Sindhu was stranded in Dubai due to ongoing #IsraelIranConflict pic.twitter.com/S4IAkgxVW1

— NDTV (@ndtv) March 3, 2026

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Airport authorities moved passengers to transit hotels, but thousands of people were stranded.

“It was very crowded. At first, there was no place, and they were not allowing anyone to step out because immigration was shut. We waited for hours at the airport. Eventually, we were moved to a hotel.”

But that wasn’t the end of the ordeal. “While we were in the bus to the hotel, my coach was still at the airport. Suddenly he messaged saying there was a loud sound and everyone started running. He said there was a lot of smoke – we don’t know if it was an explosion, debris, or a drone – but it was terrifying. He was only about 100 metres away. They were evacuated to another hotel. We were so worried about his safety. That night, none of us could sleep. There were so many calls from family. It was very hard.”

The next day brought more fear.

“We heard loud sounds from our hotel window – five or six times. We even received an emergency alert on our phones asking us to stay indoors and away from glass windows. It was really hard mentally. We were constantly watching the news, and it kept sounding like things were getting worse.”

Sindhu was full of praise for the Indian authorities.

“I must say, the Indian Consulate in Dubai and our government were very, very helpful. They helped so many Indians stranded there. I received calls from our Sports Minister, from the Badminton Association, from Raksha Ma’am and from Rammohan sir, constantly asking about our situation. The consulate staff and airport staff were doing their best to accommodate everyone in hotels.”

Indian consulate members were physically present at the airport helping stranded passengers, including Sindhu. “They were asking everyone about their destinations because it wasn’t just passengers leaving Dubai – people coming from the US and other countries were stuck too. They were reassuring us constantly, giving us food, water, and saying everything would be okay,” she said.

#NDTVExclusive | PV Sindhu Returns To India After Being Stranded In Dubai Amid Ongoing Middle East Conflict. Shares Her Experience With @padmajajoshi #IsraelIranConflict pic.twitter.com/yM2yXWq3oH

— NDTV (@ndtv) March 3, 2026

Eventually, airlines began contacting stranded passengers. “Yesterday, we got a call from the airline saying that if we wanted to return to India, we should come to the airport immediately. I even asked if there were flights to London so I could still compete. But there were none – everything was shut.”

Sindhu had no choice but to give up her All England Open campaign. “I mean, it is sad. But at the end of the day, the priority was to be safe. That was most important. I just wanted to get out safely.

The star badminton player was all praise for the Dubai and Emirates officials who guided her team.