Minnesota Vikings first-round pick Dallas Turner poses with fans after being selected during the NFL Draft, with Apr 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan capturing the moment at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza as excitement built around the franchise’s newest defensive addition. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The Minnesota Vikings’ 2020 draft is no longer part of this article’s criteria; it would’ve taken the cake if so. But as the purple team pivots to the 2026 batch of rookies, let’s look back at the last five years, which have been tumultuous, outside of a few picks, to say the least.
Minnesota’s recent draft record is uneven, though one class clearly stands above the rest.
The worst draft of the last five years is quite obvious; here’s a look at the complete pecking order.
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A Full Ranking of Minnesota’s Most Recent Draft Hauls
Ranking Minnesota’s draft classes from the last half-decade.
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. (23) watches the action on Dec 24, 2023, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during a game against the Detroit Lions. Booth observed from the field as Minnesota navigated a key divisional matchup late in the season. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports.
5. 2022
The Group: Lewis Cine | S, Georgia — R1 Andrew Booth | CB, Clemson — R2 Ed Ingram | G, LSU — R2 Brian Asamoah | LB, Oklahoma — R3 Akayleb Evans | CB, Missouri — R4 Esezi Otomewo | DL, Minnesota — R5 Ty Chandler | RB, North Carolina — R5 Vederian Lowe | OL, Illinois — R6 Jalen Nailor | WR, Michigan State — R6 Nick Muse | TE, South Carolina — R7
This is about as brutal as it gets. None of these men work for the Vikings anymore, and we’re only four years removed from the haul.
Cine can’t even cut it in the UFL, Booth hasn’t had much more luck, and Ingram is now a solid starter — in Houston. Others, like Evans, Otomewo, Chandler, Lowe, and Nailor, received new contracts this offseason, but those all occurred with non-Vikings teams.
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The 2022 draft is one of the worst in franchise history. Perhaps NFL history.
4. 2025
The Group: Donovan Jackson | OL, Ohio State — R1 Tai Felton | WR, Maryland — R3 Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins | DE, Georgia — R5 Kobe King | LB, Penn State — R6 Gavin Bartholomew | TE, Pittsburgh — R6
The Vikings sold most of the picks from this class in pursuit of quarterback J.J. McCarthy and outside linebacker Dallas Turner. So, when the time came to draft players in 2025, former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah didn’t have many picks.
Jackson and Ingram-Dawkins seem like hits, but that’s about it. Minnesota even [oddly] waived King midseason 2025, and he was quickly scooped by the New York Jets.
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3. 2023
The Group: Jordan Addison | WR, USC — R1 Mekhi Blackmon | CB, USC — R3 Jay Ward | S, LSU — R4 Jaquelin Roy | DT, LSU — R5 Jaren Hall | QB, BYU — R5 DeWayne McBride | RB, Ala-Birmingham — R7
Addison alone made this draft worthwhile; the Vikings are on track to extend his rookie contract. After the 2022 class, that’s pretty rare.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) secures a catch on Dec 21, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, while defended by Giants safety Dane Belton (24). Addison created separation and completed the play during first-half action in a road matchup against New York. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images.
Ward, too, has turned the corner into a playable safety, and there’s a small chance that he plays a starter’s role in 2026 if Minnesota doesn’t leave this month’s draft with a new safety.
Adofo-Mensah strangely traded Blackmon away last summer for nothing, and he performed decently for the Indianapolis Colts in 2025.
2. 2024
The Group: J.J. McCarthy | QB, Michigan — R1 Dallas Turner | LB, Alabama — R1 Khyree Jackson | DB, Oregon — R4 Walter Rouse | OL, Oklahoma — R6 Will Reichard | K, Alabama — R6 Michael Jurgens | OL, Wake Forest — R7 Levi Drake Rodriguez | DT, Texas A&M-Commerce — R7
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McCarthy still has time to morph into a long-term starter, but Kyler Murray is now in the house for the 2026 Vikings. Turner is on track to be worth the Round 1 squeeze.
Rouse, Jurgens, and Drake Rodriguez remain dependable depth players.
The real prize, so far, believe it or not, is the kicker. Minnesota has been starved for 25+ years at kicker, and Reichard is the guy fans have dreamt about for eons. This draft wasn’t wholly spectacular, but Reichard is sure as hell wholly spectacular.
The Viking Age‘sLuke Norris noted on Reichard a few months ago, “The best player for the Vikes during that final stretch — and arguably throughout the entire season — was second-year kicker Will Reichard, who went a perfect 12-for-12 on field goals in Weeks 14 to 18, three of which went for 50 yards or more, and also connected on all 12 of his extra-point attempts.”
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1. 2021
The Group: Christian Darrisaw | OL, Virginia Tech — R1 Kellen Mond | QB, Texas A&M — R3 Chazz Surratt | LB, North Carolina — R3 Wyatt Davis | OL, Ohio State — R3 Patrick Jones II | DL, Pittsburgh — R3 Kene Nwangwu | RB, Iowa State — R4 Camryn Bynum | CB, California — R4 Janarius Robinson | DE, Florida State — R4 Ihmir Smith-Marsette | WR, Iowa — R5 Zach Davidson | TE, Central Missouri State — R5 Jaylen Twyman | DL, Pittsburgh — R6
It makes sense that the best Vikings draft of the last five years did not belong to Adofo-Mensah. And that’s not a controversial take. It’s just the truth.
Minnesota Vikings tackle Christian Darrisaw (71) lines up at the line of scrimmage on Sep 19, 2022, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during a game against the Eagles. Darrisaw anchored the offensive front as Minnesota prepared for a physical matchup on the road. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports.
Former boss Rick Spielman departed this draft in Cleveland five years ago with two undisputed starters: Darrisaw and Bynum.
The rest of the draft was ugly — Mond, Davis, and Robinson are out of the NFL — but even Patrick Jones II is a decent EDGE defender.
Tondela and Gil Vicente bring round 29 of the Portuguese Primeira Liga to an end when they square off at the Estadio Joao Cardoso on Monday. Both sides head into the game off the back of contrasting results, with the Gilistas claiming a comfortable home victory over AVS.
Tondela dropped three more points at the wrong end of the Primeira Liga standings last time out when they suffered a 5-0 hammering at the hands of Vitoria de Guimaraes.
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With that result, Goncalo Feio’s men have failed to win 10 of their most recent 11 matches, losing five and picking up five draws since kicking off the year with a 3-1 victory over Arouca on January 3.
Having gained promotion from the second tier last season to end a three-year absence from the top flight, Tondela find themselves in the fight to avoid relegation, as they sit 17th in the Primeira Liga table with just 20 points from 27 games, five points away from safety.
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Meanwhile, Gil Vicente cruised to a 3-0 victory over bottom-dwellers AVS at the Estadio Cidade de Barcelos last time out to rekindle hopes of securing European qualification.
The Gilistas had failed to win their previous five matches, losing three and picking up two draws while conceding 10 goals and scoring six across the five matches.
Gil Vicente have picked up 45 points from their 28 Primeira Liga matches so far to sit sixth in the standings, seven points behind fourth-placed Braga in the UEFA Conference League qualifying spot heading into the final six games.
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Tondela vs Gil Vicente Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
Gil Vicente hold the upper hand in the history of this fixture, having won five of the last nine meetings between the two teams.
Tondela have picked up two wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on two occasions.
Gil Vicente have won just one of their most recent nine away matches, while losing three and claiming five draws since the start of November.
Tondela are on a run of six consecutive home games without a win, losing twice and claiming four draws since January’s 3-1 victory over Arouca.
Tondela vs Gil Vicente Prediction
Buoyed by their win over AVS, Gil Vicente will look to put together solid late-season form as they eye the Conference League ticket.
The Gilistas are up against a floundering Tondela side who have struggled to impose themselves in the big leagues, and we are backing them to come away with all three points.
Prediction: Tondela 0-2 Gil Vicente
Tondela vs Gil Vicente Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Gil Vicente to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals – No (There have been fewer than three goals scored in five of the last seven meetings between the two teams)
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Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards – No (There have also been fewer than five cards issued in five of their last six clashes)
After 36 years at ESPN, announcer Mark Jones took the mic on Sunday for his final broadcast with the network, calling a season-finale matchup between the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic.
Before tipoff, Jones was the subject of multiple tributes.
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Jones joined the “Inside the NBA” pregame show, where he received a standing ovation from hosts Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal.
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“I have a very full and a very heavy heart today as I say goodbye to the only place that I’ve really worked in network television,” Jones said in response. “I’m just thankful for all the friends that I’ve made along the journey.
“They talk about it being not about the destination but the journey. And my journey’s been outstanding.”
When the broadcast shifted to TD Garden for game coverage, Jones’ announcing partner, Doris Burke, paid tribute.
“After spending more than half your life calling games for this network, tonight is it,” Burke said. “I just want you to know, everybody involved, in the truck, here courtside, we are honored to be here with you.”
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Jones, choked up, responded:
“I love you Doris,” he said. “We’re gonna have some fun and document the game and do it the way it’s gotta be done. Brought some seasoning with me tonight, folks.”
Jones’ decision to leave ESPN
Jones, 64, has worked at ESPN since 1990, calling NBA and college football games. He announced on Instagram Friday that Sunday’s game would be his last with the Network.
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“It’s been a memorable journey these decades with the ABC/ESPN family, but I have decided that it’s time to move on,” Jones wrote. … “As I move on to my next chapter, I believe my best work is yet to come. I’ll be out there cookin’ hotter than fish grease!”
Jones also declined elaborate on his “next chapter” in his statement. He’s worked for years as the local play-by-play voice of the Sacramento Kings on NBC Sports California and confirmed to the Sacramento Bee on Friday that he’ll continue in that role.
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“My plan is to be here for a long, long time,” Jones told the Bee. “I love it here, and I’ve been warmly received by the Kings.”
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ESPN released a statement thanking Jones for his contributions to the network following his announcement.
“Mark has made an enduring impact at ESPN since 1990, serving as a signature voice primarily within our NBA and college football coverage and across nearly all of our platforms,” ESPN said. “We’re grateful for Mark’s countless contributions and we wish him continued success.”
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will meet in the Monte Carlo final.
Alcaraz leads the head-to-head 10-6 and has won their last three meetings on clay, while Sinner took their most recent clash at the ATP Finals.
Both players come into the match in strong form.
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Sinner is on a 21-match winning streak in Masters 1000 events, while Alcaraz is on a 17-match winning run on clay.
Speaking ahead of the final, Alcaraz said:
“I think it’s the dream spot for everyone. I’m fighting for my 2nd Monte Carlo title. He’s fighting for his first one. It’s gonna be a really special one.”
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“The number 1 is on the line. That makes tomorrow even more special.”
“I’m just really happy to win this really difficult match against Valentin. He’s playing great tennis with a lot of confidence right now. Playing in his hometown, it was really tough to deal with.”
“For me I’m really excited about my first meeting with Jannik this year, first final. Let’s see how it’s gonna be tomorrow. I’m excited about it.”
The Premier League could boast seven clubs in next season’s Champions League if all the right pieces fall into place – but now we know five will be guaranteed.
The extra place was sealed after Arsenal emerged 1-0 victors at Sporting in their quarter-final first leg, with Kai Havertz snatching a late winner in Lisbon.
It is the second consecutive year that the Premier League has earned an additional spot, with the English top flight at the pinnacle of the European Performance Standings.
Last term saw an unprecedented six English clubs qualify for Europe’s premier competition; five by their league position, while Tottenham earned their place in the league phase after winning the Europa League.
Yet that inflated contingent could grow even more this year, with the Premier League appearing as one of the more prominent beneficiaries to the competition’s expansion to 36 teams that came into effect at the beginning of 2024/25.
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As with every season, thetop four clubs in the Premier League table are guaranteed a spot in the 2026/27 edition – but like last year, England have earned an additional place.
That elusive fifth spot is earned by being one of the best-performing two nations in each season’s European club competitions. English teams performed particularly well in the Champions League league phase, which boosted their points tally in Uefa’s standings, and while last-16 exits of Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham threatened their ranking, Arsenal’s success has eased any fears of the Premier League being limited to four berths next term.
Chelsea secured Champions League qualification on the final day last term (Getty Images)
The Premier League will therefore definitely have a quintet of Champions League teams by the end of the campaign. Spots six and seven, however, require some optimistic hypothetical thinking to come true.
The Premier League will earn an extra spot at Europe’s top table if an English club outside the top five wins this season’s tournament.
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The winner of the Champions League would guarantee themselves a spot in the next campaign, as is always the case – but if that club has already qualified for the following edition via league position, that country will not get an extra spot.
That means Liverpool – who need to perform a comeback against Paris Saint-Germain in their quarter-final second leg on Tuesday – would need to win the Champions League but drop out of the top five for the Premier League to gain an additional place, as Arsenal will finish in the top five. Liverpool are currently fifth in the league, four points above Chelsea.
One of the Premier League’s underperformers would need to win the Champions League to add another spot (Reuters)
On top of that, the winner of the Europa League is also awarded a place in the Champions League, which assuming all of the above takes shape would bring the Premier League’s tally of qualified teams to the magic seven.
Aston Villa, who finished second in the league phase, are currently favourites to lift the title and will continue their European charge in the second leg of their quarter-final tie with Bologna, which they lead 3-1.
Aston Villa are among the favourites to win the Europa League (AFP via Getty Images)
However, Villa are currently fourth in the Premier League so would need Europa League glory to come at the expense of their top-five finish to the deliver a seventh qualification spot to England.
But the burden is not just on the Villans.
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Nottingham Forest, who are languishing at the other end of the Premier League table, also find themselves in the last-eight and face Porto in their return leg at the City Ground on Thursday, with their tie finely poised at 1-1.
Should Forest win the Europa League, they would ensure that English teams take another one of the 36 spots in next season’s Champions League.
Plan B turned into a golden opportunity for Cherry Bomshell’s owners and team, as the filly dominated the Group 2 $1 million Percy Sykes Stakes (1200m) at Royal Randwick this Saturday.
In just shy of 70 seconds, she banked $580,000 while elevating her broodmare potential to new heights commercially.
Trainers Rob and Annabel Archibald were bummed initially when Cherry Bomshell couldn’t secure a spot in the Golden Slipper from last month.
They pivoted to the Percy Sykes Stakes, and the decision proved masterstroke with Cherry Bomshell’s explosive closing effort securing the Group 2 prize.
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“Cherry Bomshell has always been so progressive and we actually half-hoped we’d get her into a (Golden) Slipper,” Annabel Archibad said.”But we weren’t going to chase, we would’ve had to go through the Magic Night so we left it alone and came here.
“We had a chat with the Australian Bloodstock crew and they were keen with that plan. It worked out well and I’m glad we decided to fly (jockey) Ben Thompson down.”
Cherry Bomshell built a winning streak with two Brisbane victories, insufficient however for Golden Slipper qualification on prizemoney.
Yet Cherry Bomshell, at $17 odds, showed peak freshness, storming home to win the Percy Sykes Stakes by a lengthening near-length verdict over Medicinal ($3.90 favourite) and Ciaron’s Star ($21), who nabbed third half a length away after a wide trip.
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“She had a tricky draw and ultimately we left it (tactics) up to Ben,” Archibald said.”We weren’t sure there was a whole lot of speed but we were just adamant we didn’t want her caught wide.
“So, Ben just bided his time and she’s just a beautiful, straight forward filly.
“She’s had a long time in between runs, it was her first time at the 1200m but she trialled very well and she’s now a very valuable Percy Stakes winner.”
Australian Bloodstock’s Luke Murell and Jamie Lovett own Cherry Bomshell, who thrived in Brisbane under Thompson, a connection that paid dividends at Randwick.
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“She was a bit keen early, even going to the gates,” Thompson said.
“I had ridden her in both her wins and she was more casual, but I felt once we joined them at the course proper she was going as I wanted her to and it just panned out perfect.
“She’s a lovely filly. It’s so hard to line these horses up in the same state let alone crossing states. I just thought this was always her race.
“The Golden Slipper was a dream, well it became a dream after her second win at start three but it wasn’t to be.
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“Here was always the plan. She was coming here six weeks between runs, it was calculated and she nailed it.”
Cherry Bomshell’s achievement, per Rob Archibald, readies her for spring’s top three-year-old filly showdowns.
NEW DELHI: After a batting onslaught led by Phil Salt, Virat Kohli and skipper Rajat Patidar lit up the Wankhede Stadium, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru piled up a daunting 240/4 against Mumbai Indians. With the target set, all eyes turned to Rohit Sharma, known for his ability to dismantle any bowling attack.
Rohit began cautiously in the steep chase before shifting gears, but his innings was cut short by injury. At the end of the fifth over, bowled by Krunal Pandya, Rohit appeared to be struggling with his hamstring. He signalled for the physio and received treatment on the field, but with the discomfort worsening, he eventually walked off retired hurt after scoring 19 off 13 balls. Cameras soon captured a dejected reaction from his wife Ritika Sajdeh in the stands.
Earlier, RCB’s top order had delivered a batting masterclass. Salt smashed 78 off 36 balls, stitching a 120-run opening stand with Kohli, who made 50 off 38 balls. Patidar then continued the carnage with a blistering 53 off just 20 deliveries, adding 65 runs with Kohli. A late cameo from Tim David (34* off 16) ensured RCB finished with a massive total.
After being put in to bat, Kohli set the tone early by taking down Trent Boult, while Salt soon joined the assault. The duo dominated both Boult and Jasprit Bumrah, racing to 71/0 in the powerplay.
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Salt was particularly severe on Mitchell Santner and Mayank Markande, reaching his fifty in just 25 balls. Kohli soon followed suit, bringing up RCB’s 100 in 8.4 overs.
The breakthrough came via Shardul Thakur, who ended the opening stand at 120. Patidar then took charge, launching a brutal counterattack, including three successive sixes off Markande. He raced to a 17-ball fifty before falling to Santner.
Despite wickets at intervals, RCB’s momentum never dipped. Contributions from Jitesh Sharma and the finishing flourish from Tim David pushed the total to 240/4.
For Mumbai Indians, Shardul, Hardik Pandya, Santner and Boult picked up a wicket each, but the bowlers were largely at the receiving end of a relentless RCB batting display.
Adam Pearce made several announcements for tomorrow night’s episode of WWE RAW. Tomorrow’s show is the final edition of the red brand before WrestleMania 42 next weekend.
The RAW General Manager shared a video today on social media and revealed some of the plans for tomorrow night’s show. Pearce shared that both Roman Reigns and World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk will be on RAW ahead of their World Heavyweight Championship match at WrestleMania 42.
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The former NWA star also noted that Gunther and Seth Rollins are scheduled to be on WWE RAW ahead of their clash at The Show of Shows. Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar are also set to appear on RAW tomorrow night, and you can check out Pearce’s announcements in the video below.
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Tomorrow’s episode of RAW will air live from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. CM Punk mocked Roman Reigns last week on the red brand before suggesting that the company lower the ticket prices for WrestleMania 42 in response to Pat McAfee.
Jim Cornette criticizes WWE’s booking on the road to WrestleMania
Wrestling icon Jim Cornette took WWE to task for their booking ahead of WrestleMania.
Speaking on the Jim Cornette Experience podcast, the legend criticized the promotion for having too many celebrities involved on the road to WrestleMania. He also noted that WrestleMania is in Las Vegas for the second year in a row, and fans do not want to pay the outrageous prices again.
“It’s in the middle of the f*cking desert, and you just were there last year. You combine that with people having to mortgage their children and their gold fillings to buy a ticket to see this cr*p, and then you combine that with, I don’t know that the wrestling fans want to see 18 godd*mn celebrities in the ring and on the TV shows on a daily basis. You combine that with what the f*ck are they thinking just on the entire booking of the blah, blah, blah. And then you add that they’re snake-bit on people being injured and or out of commission in the key building periods. And so now they’re doing everything they can do to sell these tickets.”
Updated WrestleMania ticket sales: Night 1: 40,610 Night 2: 42,769 (WrestleTix)
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It will be interesting to see if the company has any surprises planned for tomorrow night’s edition of WWE RAW.
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Manchester United return to action in the Premier League when Leeds visit Old Trafford on Monday night, and Chelsea’s defeat to Man City means Michael Carrick’s side are closing in on a return to the Champions League
Michael Carrick’s side haven’t kicked a ball in more than three weeks owing to an international break and their early FA Cup exit, but return to action on Monday night with a home game against Leeds United.
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The Reds, who have lost just once under Carrick, remain third in the table after Aston Villa missed the chance to move above them by drawing at Nottingham Forest.
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But perhaps more pertinently, Chelsea were beaten by City at Stamford Bridge, meaning Liam Rosenoir’s side remain seven points behind United.
Chelsea are sixth in the table, and it was confirmed this week that a place in the top five will guarantee Champions League football as a result of England’s strong showing in European football this term.
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That means United are in a strong position to secure a return to the competition, and they could sew up qualification this month. Wins in the next three games will guarantee a top-five finish.
That’s because United travel to Stamford Bridge on Saturday, and if they beat Chelsea, the Blues will only be able to reach a maximum of 63 points.
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Sky has upgraded its Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle to now include HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+ and Hayu, as well as 135 channels and full Sky coverage of the Premier League and EFL.
Sky broadcasts more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more with at least 215 live from the top flight alongside Formula 1, darts and golf.
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Should United see off Leeds on Monday, win at Chelsea and then beat Brentford at Old Trafford on April 27, they will be on 64 points and will be assured of a top-five finish.
Even if Chelsea win all six of their remaining games, including against United, Carrick and Co will be certain of Champions League football with four wins from their last seven games.
United’s final four matches see them host Liverpool and Nottingham Forest and travel to Sunderland and Brighton.
Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury has reignited talk of a long-awaited clash with Anthony Joshua after making a winning return to the ring and insisting he has already signed a contract for the fight.
Fury stepped out of retirement once again on Saturday night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where he defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov on points in a controlled performance.
After the bout, all attention quickly turned to Joshua, who was seated ringside. Fury wasted no time in calling out his fellow Briton, urging him to finally agree to a showdown that has been years in the making.
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Despite expectations from fans inside the stadium, Joshua did not step into the ring for a face-off. Speaking afterwards, Fury claimed he had already completed his side of the deal and suggested that Joshua is yet to follow through.
“I’ve signed already,” Fury said. “Let’s just make the fight happen. I don’t know if he has signed, but from what I saw, it doesn’t look like it.”
The 37-year-old also questioned Joshua’s reaction on the night, saying he expected a stronger response if his rival was serious about the fight.
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Joshua, 36, could be heard responding from his seat, indicating that negotiations are still ongoing and that no final agreement has been reached.
The situation leaves uncertainty around what would be one of the biggest fights in British boxing history, despite growing pressure from fans and promoters to get it over the line.
Fury’s team, including promoter Frank Warren, also played down suggestions that arrangements have been finalised, with no confirmed venue or official announcement yet.
There were even early reports suggesting the fight could be streamed on Netflix later this year, but those claims have not been confirmed by all parties involved.
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Fury, however, remains eager to stay active after his return, making it clear he wants to fight regularly.
“I want three fights this year, no matter who it is,” he added.
For now, boxing fans must wait to see if the long-anticipated Fury vs Joshua contest will finally move from talk to reality.
With their playoff spot locked up, the Boston Bruins are giving their top prospect a closer look.
Forward James Hagens is set to make his NHL debut on Sunday when the Bruins square off against the Columbus Blue Jackets, head coach Marco Sturm told reporters before puck drop (Sportsnet, 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT).
“It’s always very exciting when somebody [comes], especially like him, late [into the season], but also being a high pick,” Sturm said when asked about what it means for players like Hagens to get some run. “Guys are excited to have him here; he’s a good kid. He works really hard in practice.”
Hagens, who the Bruins selected seventh overall in 2025, signed a three-year entry-level contract earlier in the week, allowing him to suit up with the team for the stretch run of the season.
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The 19-year-old will skate on a line alongside fellow youngsters Fraser Minten and Marat Khusnutdinov in order to pair him with guys in a similar age group.
“I think Mints and Khus are guys who will take care of him,” Sturm said. “It should be fun for him. And hopefully he’s gonna have a good one.”
Prior to signing his ELC, Hagens signed an AHL tryout agreement with Boston on March 24 and played six games with the Providence Bruins. He recorded one goal and three assists in that span.
Before signing his tryout, Hagens had 23 goals and 47 points in 34 games as a junior for Boston College.
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The five-foot-11, 193‑pound forward was named to the conference’s All-Rookie Team after posting 37 points (11 goals, 26 assists) during the 2024-25 season. Across two years with Boston College (2024-26), the forward skated in 71 games, totalling 34 goals and 50 assists for 84 points.
Boston is currently locked into a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference after the Detroit Red Wings were eliminated in Saturday’s action.
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