The Los Angeles Chargers have undergone a coaching overhaul this offseason, following a second consecutive postseason exit in the wild-card round in 2025.
The Chargers announced the hiring of eight new coaches on Friday with San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey‘s brother Max being hired as the running backs coach.
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NFL fans reacted to the 49ers running back’s brother joining the Chargers’ coaching staff.
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“Nepo hire.”
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“Mccaffery at running backs coach !! Great signing. This year, running backs are having going to have a great year!”
Mccaffery at running backs coach !! Great signing. This year, running backs are having going to have a great year!
“One polar bear but overall very positive outlook for the season so ill overlook it.”
One polar bear but overall very positive outlook for the season so ill overlook it
“Nice overhaul of the offense. Now lets go see some improvement in the roster and on field play.”
Nice overhaul of the offense. Now lets go see some improvement in the roster and on field play.
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Max, who was wide receiver for the 49ers during his brief playing career, was hired as the Miami Dolphins‘ offensive assistant in March 2023. Meanwhile, Christian is on a $38,000,000 contract with the 49ers.
The Chargers announced the following hires on Friday:
“Butch Barry (offensive line), Julian Campenni (assistant defensive line), Rob Everett (offensive assistant), Adam Gase (pass game specialist), Chandler Henley (tight ends), Denzel Martin (assistant outside linebackers), Max McCaffrey (running backs), and Sean Spence (linebackers).”
Rory McIlroy lies six shots off the lead after Jacob Bridgeman’s stunning seven-under-par 64 cemented his place at the top of leaderboard after round three of the Genesis Invitational.
Northern Ireland’s McIlroy started the day one shot behind America’s Bridgeman but carded a two-under-par 69 to lie in second place on 13 under in Los Angeles.
Bridgeman, who also shot a 64 in round two, holed seven birdies and one eagle, on the 11th hole, in a fine display as he took control at the Riviera Country Club.
The 26-year-old, ranked 52 in the world, is enjoying a good start to the year having had two top-10 finishes in his opening four events, including last week’s eighth place at Pebble Beach.
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England’s Marco Penge, who started the day tied for the lead with Bridgeman, shot a three-over-par 74 as he slipped to joint-seventh on the leaderboard.
Penge’s compatriot Aaron Rai is fourth and eight shots off the lead on 11 under after carding a 66, with South Africa’s Aldrich Potgieter one shot ahead of him in third.
World number one Scottie Scheffler, who holed a seven-foot putt on Friday to make it to the weekend, is joint 22nd on five under after shooting a 66.
Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (83) celebrates a catch against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports.
Wide receiver is one of the under-the-radar positions for the Vikings when it comes to big decisions this offseason. However, decisions need to be made across the whole position group.
The NFL world will once again be full of trade proposals for Justin Jefferson. That’s not going to happen, not this year. Another season like 2025, and the Vikings’ star player might start to kick up a fuss and want out. Kevin O’Connell will likely have also been fired, and a new leadership group might consider trading Jefferson for a haul.
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For now, Jefferson will stay in Minnesota as the Vikings’ star player. 2026 needs to provide a season that makes Jefferson believe staying is the right move for him.
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Dec 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (1) celebrates with fans after a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
The Vikings’ other first-round WR draftee, Jordan Addison, is entering the fourth year of his rookie contract – a decision on his fifth-year option is looming. If the decision were based purely on talent, then it would be fairly simple, but Addison’s history of indiscretions away from football, which cost him three games of the 2025 season through a ban, muddies the waters. Do the Vikings want to take on Addison to a long-term, expensive contract?
I expect the Vikings to take their time with the Addison decision; there won’t be an early contract extension, but they’ll likely commit to the fifth-year option.
What to Do at WR3?
For the past couple of seasons, Jalen Nailor has filled the WR3 role in Minnesota and has done a solid job, hitting over 400 receiving yards in both seasons and scoring 10 touchdowns. Nailor hits free agency and should garner plenty of interest. His contract projection ranges from $4 million to $12 million a year — even the lower end might be too much for Minnesota in its current position.
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Minnesota Vikings new wide receiver Tai Felton during 2025 Rookie Minicamp in May 2025. Minnesota used a 3rd-Round pick on Felton from the University of Maryland, and he’ll be attached to the roster through the end of the 2028 season.
Nailor showed a good rapport with J.J. McCarthy last season, and it would be nice to bring him back, but a more needy team at WR should be looking to give him the opportunity for a bigger role and potentially a true breakout season.
The Vikings could look to pick up a WR in this year’s draft, but their third-round pick from last season, Tai Felton, has had no real opportunity yet. Felton got three targets across his entire rookie season. He flashed ability, catching all three targets for 25 yards and two first downs, but in a season where the Vikings’ offense struggled, he wasn’t able to make much impact.
He deserves a fair shot at showcasing his talents, but what do the Vikings think of him as a potential WR3? It’s hard to guess at this point. Myles Price rounded out the WR room in 2025 but was used exclusively as a returner.
Aug 24, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell speaks to the referee during the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Caean Couto-USA TODAY Sports
Minnesota could look for a veteran to come in and fill out the depth chart. A big name became available recently: Tyreek Hill was cut by the Miami Dolphins, and a multi-time Pro Bowler who has repeatedly talked about his Vikings fandom as a kid is immediately linked to Minnesota.
Hill turns 32 at the beginning of March and is recovering from a gruesome leg injury, but that’s what might make him affordable. Still, it’s probably a long shot, and the Vikings will have to find a bargain player while hoping Felton leaps in Year 2.
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Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha, right, shakes hands with New Zealand’s captain Mitchel Santner after toss (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
NEW DELHI: Rain spoiled the Pakistan vs New Zealand Super 8 clash in Colombo, and the match was completely washed out without a ball being bowled. As a result, both teams shared one point, which has made the race for the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals much more complicated.
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This was an important game for both sides because a win would have given them a strong start in the Super 8 stage. Instead, Pakistan and New Zealand now have only two matches left to push for a top-two finish in their group.For Pakistan, the situation is simple but tough. They will next play England and Sri Lanka. If Pakistan manage to win both matches, they will reach five points, which should be enough to book a place in the semi-finals. However, if they lose even one game, their chances become tricky. One win and one loss would leave them on three points, and then they would have to depend on other teams’ results. If Pakistan lose both remaining matches, they will be knocked out of the tournament.New Zealand are in the same boat. The rain has given them a point, but they will still need wins in their upcoming matches to stay in control of their destiny. Any slip-up could pull them into a tight battle with the other teams in the group.Since this was the first Super 8 match for both Pakistan and New Zealand, the full picture will only become clear once all teams have played at least one game. Both sides were seen as favourites to reach the semi-finals, but the washout has made their path harder and kept the group wide open.
The boxing events at the 2nd Niger Delta Games on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State, produced thrilling and fierce contests, with a lot of talent on display from across the region.
In the preliminary rounds, the female 51kg bout saw Sarah Victory of Bayelsa State defeat Kelechi Anita Amarachi of Abia State, while in the female 60kg category, Naomi Alexander of Akwa Ibom beat Okugumi Destiny of Delta State. In the male 60kg preliminaries, Pender Victorious of Delta State overcame Oji Chibuike of Imo State, and in the male 70kg category, Christian Umoren of Akwa Ibom defeated Adu Kolawole of Ondo State.
The quarterfinals featured exciting battles across multiple weight classes. In the female 51kg category, Obaseki Esosa of Edo State beat Okorie Princess of Imo State, while Teniola Odunayo Buliyaminu of Ondo State defeated Okolo Victory of Delta State. Future David of Akwa Ibom also advanced, defeating Henshaw Baomi of Rivers State.
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In the male 60kg category, Princewill Effiong of Akwa Ibom defeated Howells Emmanuel, while Akimusere Gbenga of Ondo State overcame Gabriel Asuquo of Cross River State.
The female 54kg category was also competitive. Ighomi Victory of Delta State defeated Osareti Victory of Edo State, Happiness Gift of Cross River State beat Abai Opeyemi of Ondo State, and Thompson Thiery of Imo State overcame Ejeje Emmanuela of Cross River State. Adoki Victoria of Rivers State defeated Uwakmfon Umoren of Akwa Ibom in another notable bout. In the male 65kg contest, Jedidiah Bassey of Akwa Ibom beat Solomon Destiny of Bayelsa State.
The day’s bouts highlighted the depth of boxing talent in the region, with close contests and impressive displays of skill, technique, and determination from all participating states.
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The boxing competitions at the 2nd Niger Delta Games will continue on Sunday, with athletes aiming to progress further and add medals for their states.
The second Niger Delta Games is organised by Dunamis-Icon Limited and fully sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-1 to win the Doha title for the first time in his career.
The win marks the 26th title of his career at just 22 years old, improves him to 12–0 in 2026, and gives him his second title of the season, his best start to a year.
During the match, Alcaraz was also seen smiling at a fan’s sign that read: “Carlos you have two options, you can adopt me, or you can sign this.”
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After the match, Fils congratulated him with humor.
“Cabrón … you played very good. You made a hell of a job man. It’s a joke. Congrats to you and your team. I wish you many more. Keep going like this.”
Alcaraz responded warmly.
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“Arthur, it’s a pleasure to share the court with you man. I told you that more than making results and everything, for me it makes me really happy seeing you on the court once again. I know you struggled physically. You struggled with injuries. I’ve been through that. To be able to forget that and start again, playing such great tennis… making finals, it makes me really happy to share the court, locker, and tournament with you. Great job with your team and family as well. Keep going. For sure we’re gonna share great moments.”
He also reflected on his strong start to the season.
“It’s been a great start of the year. It wasn’t easy to be honest. Because I had to be strong mentally with my team. I’m really happy and proud of everything I’ve done in the pre-season and the first tournaments of the year. Playing great tennis. Really really happy about this week. I think we’ve done a great week. Not only on the court, but off the court. It means a lot to me, this trophy. So I want to say thank you to my team over there who makes a great job every day. Every day I’m making myself even better. Thank you.”
Alcaraz leaves Doha unbeaten, confident, and building momentum early in the season.
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Sunday, the 46th anniversary of the “Miracle on Ice,” will feature the United States against Canada, which is without a doubt the fiercest international rivalry in all of sports, going for all the marbles.
Unfortunately for Americans, Canada has owned this rivalry since day one.
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This will be the eighth time the United States and Canada have played for Olympic gold, and the only time the Americans have won was back in 1960. They also faced off for gold in 1920, 1924, 1932, 1952, 2002 and 2010. In the best-on-best format, the U.S. is 5-15-1, and three of those victories came in the 1996 World Cup of Hockey.
Canada’s Brandon Hagel, left, fights with United States’ Matthew Tkachuk during the first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game in Montreal on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (Graham Hughes//The Canadian Press via AP)
The very first meeting between the two countries in a best-on-best format was back in the 1976 Canada Cup, which Team Canada won 4-2. The Americans did not earn their first win over their northern neighbors until 20 years later, after losing seven of their first eight meetings and tying in the other.
The U.S. won that year’s World Cup, taking home the best-of-three series against Canada, but since then, it’s mostly been Canadian dominance again.
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Canada has gone 7-2 against the Americans since 1998, and four of those wins were absolute gut-punches to the United States. Canada took home the 2002 Olympic gold medal in Salt Lake City over the Americans, but more famously, Sidney Crosby’s golden goal eight years later also came at the expense of Team USA in front of a Vancouver crowd. Four years later, Canada again defeated the U.S. in the Olympic semifinals, and last year, Canada won the 4 Nations Face-Off with an overtime victory against the Stars and Stripes.
Matt Boldy of Team United States and Sidney Crosby of Team Canada shake hands after the 4 Nations Face-Off Championship game between Team Canada and Team United States at TD Garden on Feb. 20, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts.(Chase Agnello-Dean/4NFO/World Cup of Hockey via Getty Images)
The United States’ only wins in the aforementioned span came during group play of both the 2010 Olympics and last year’s 4 Nations. So, it’s been quite a while since the Americans had true bragging rights. Overall, Canada leads the best-on-best series, 15-5-1.
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These two teams are already very familiar with each other, as both rosters are largely composed of the same members as last year’s 4 Nations Face-Off, where three fights occurred in the first nine seconds in the countries’ first best-on-best game in nine years.
Tensions between both teams and the fans were sky-high in that tournament, as it was fresh off President Donald Trump‘s “51st state” comments and tariffs against the country.
Canada’s Sidney Crosby (87) is checked by United States’ Charlie McAvoy (25) as Vincent Trocheck (16) looks on during first period 4 Nations Face-Off hockey action in Montreal on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Delta State enjoyed a big moment at the 2nd Niger Delta Games in Benin City on Saturday, as Ejiro Peter and Chibueze Ozama both won gold medals in the women’s and men’s 100m finals.
2nd Niger Delta Games Female 100m Champion, Ejiro Peter of Delta State
In the women’s race, Ejiro Peter showed her class by sprinting to victory in 11.58 seconds to claim the gold medal for Delta State. Tejiri Ugoh Praise finished second in 11.76 seconds to win silver for host Edo State, while Victory Imoisemeh Azobudi also of Edo State took the bronze medal.
In the men’s 100m final, Delta State continued their dominance as Chibueze Ozama powered to gold in 10.42 seconds. Bright Gift of Akwa Ibom State finished second in 10.57 seconds, while Saturday Godswill claimed bronze in 10.59 seconds.
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2nd Niger Delta Games male 100m Champion, Samuel Chukwueze of Delta State
Although both Ejiro Peter and Chibueze Ozama won gold, they did not set new records. The first edition of the Niger Delta Games allowed elite athletes, while the current edition is restricted to Under-25 athletes, making it harder to challenge previous marks.
Favour Ashe’s men’s record of 10.16 seconds still stands and may take time to break, but there is hope that Jennifer Chukwuka’s women’s record of 11.41 seconds could be surpassed soon. Both athletes represented Delta State at the first edition in Uyo, and the state has again defended its sprint titles in Benin City.
As Milano Cortina 2026 wraps up, Canada will turn to two of its top speedskaters to bear the flag at the closing ceremony.
Valerie Maltais and Steven Dubois have been named as Canada’s flag-bearers for the final march, the Canadian Olympic Committee announced Saturday.
Maltais, 35, earned three medals in Italy, including gold in women’s team pursuit speedskating, bronze in women’s 3,000m speedskating, and bronze in women’s 1,500m speedskating.
Dubois, 28, earned short track gold in the men’s 500m event and silver in the short track mixed team relay.
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Each has five total Olympic medals over their careers. Maltais, now at her third Games, previously earned team-pursuit gold in 2022 and a short-track silver in 2014, while Milano Cortina 2026 is Dubois’ second Olympics. In 2022, he earned gold in men’s 5,000m short track relay, silver in the 1,500m, and bronze in the team relay-mixed.
In total, 10 of Canada’s 20 medals at the Winter Games were earned in speedskating events.
