Sep 10, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings punter Ryan Wright (14) punts the ball during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Next week, another wave of NFL free agency will hit, but let’s take a moment to examine who went where for the Minnesota Vikings, a team with a tranquil philosophy, other than Kyer Murray, regarding adding newcomers.
A handful of ex-Vikings quickly came off the board as free agency moved into its next phase.
It’s the quietest Vikings free agency since 2020; here’s a look at who left for other ventures.
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No real surprises, aside from the punter, on the list.
Defensive lineman Jonathan Allen discusses joining the Minnesota Vikings after signing in free agency, speaking about the transition from Washington and his expectations for the defense on March 12, 2025, during an appearance on the team’s official YouTube channel as Minnesota introduced one of its most notable defensive additions of the offseason. Mandatory Credit: YouTube
Jonathan Allen, DT Cincinnati Bengals
Allen inked a two-year, $26 million contract in Cincinnati, an advantageous development for Minnesota because Allen’s dead cap charge will become a financial wash for the Vikings next offseason.
After five days of free agency, the Bengals’ defensive tackle roster includes:
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B.J. Hill
Jonathan Allen
Kris Jenkins Jr.
T.J. Slaton Jr.
McKinnely Jackson
Jordan Jefferson
Howard Cross III
Despite this depth, the Bengals may still select another defensive tackle early in April’s draft, given the DT talent available.
Javon Hargrave, DT Green Bay Packers
This man pulled the turncoat maneuver, signing in Green Bay and adding a veteran presence to Jonathan Gannon’s defense, hoping his experience and pass-rushing skills can offset the loss of Kenny Clark, who was traded to Dallas in the Micah Parsons deal.
According to Pro Football Focus — and the eye test — Hargrave is a slightly above-average interior defender. In 2025, he earned a 70.0 pass-rushing grade and a 57.3 run-defense grade, resulting in an overall score of 68.0, ranking him 35th among interior linemen. While his pass rush remains a strength, his run defense has been less consistent.
His raw statistics bear it out. In 16 games and 537 defensive snaps (53% of the time), Hargrave recorded 52 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 6 quarterback hits, 4 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, and 31 pressures. That pressure total ranked him 34th among all defensive tackles.
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Hargrave is expected to provide stability for Green Bay’s iDL, though his recent performance metrics suggest he is a middle-of-the-road NFL defensive tackle. And — there’s the inevitability that Minnesota will face him twice annually.
Jalen Nailor, WR Las Vegas Raiders
Nailor secured $35 million over the next three years from Las Vegas, the city that raised him. He’s instantly the WR1 on the Raiders’ depth chart — believe it or not — which was probably an alluring factor. Nailor has never accrued more than 500 yards in a single season. That might change in Sin City.
Nailor will also catch passes from Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, who is expected to go off the draftboard first in April. Meanwhile, there’s a decent chance that Nailor gets an old friend at quarterback if the Raiders sign Kirk Cousins for bridge passer duty.
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Regardless, Nailor got his bag.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor secures a pass while New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor defends during third-quarter action on Nov. 12, 2023, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the Vikings offense attacked through the air in a competitive NFC matchup against the visiting Saints. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Silver and Black Pride‘s Marcus Johnson on Nailor: “The former Michigan State receiver didn’t have a major role with the Vikings in Minnesota and has a chance to showcase his skill set with the Silver and Black. The Vikings lined him up inside and outside, which displays what his role will be with the Raiders.”
“This past season, he was in the slot 60% of the time, making a play that could move around all over the line of scrimmage. Nailor becomes a replacement for Jakobi Meyers, who was traded midseason in 2025. Nailor has upside that goes along with all the free agent signings this offseason. If he could reach his potential, he could add a hidden gem to Klint Kubiak’s offense.”
Ben Sims, TE Miami Dolphins
Following the first three days of free agency and the acquisition of Ben Sims, the Dolphins’ tight end roster includes:
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Greg Dulcich
Ben Sims
Jalin Conyers
Cole Turner
Zack Kuntz
Darren Waller, the team’s primary tight end last season, is still a free agent. However, due to Miami’s offseason coaching and front office changes, his return appears improbable.
David Njoku is another free agent to monitor. While he has had a productive career, he hasn’t attracted much free-agent attention so far. A team seeking a tight end, like Miami, could be a possible destination.
Sims played in eight games for the 2025 Vikings, catching 3 passes for 30 yards when given the chance.
Ryan Wright, P New Orleans Saints
Most fans thought Wright would return as the Vikings’ punter in 2026, and that’d be that.
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Minnesota Vikings punter Ryan Wright celebrates after drawing a penalty late in the game against the New England Patriots on Nov. 24, 2022, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, reacting with enthusiasm as the Vikings gained favorable field position during fourth-quarter action in the Thanksgiving night matchup. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
But then he swerved, signing with the New Orleans Saints for $14 million over the next four years. Wright’s career has resembled an odyssey — fantastic in 2022 as a rookie, snakebitten by struggles in 2023 and 2024, and back to majestic form in 2025.
As a result, Minnesota will need a new punter, and all signs point to a rookie, either in the last round of the draft or shortly after, from undrafted free agency.
The Vikings also lost valuable continuity in the field goal process, as Wright was Will Reichard’s holder in 2024 and 2025. Just Minnesota has a good thing going — Reichard was the best kicker in the NFL last season — a bit of disruption arose.
Scotland will meet Canada in Friday’s World Men’s Curling Championship semi-final, with the match live on the BBC Sport website & iPlayer (22:00 BST).
Matt Dunstone’s Canada made a three at the 10th end to defeat Italy 9-7 in their play-off. The United States registered the vital extra-end point to beat Switzerland 9-8 to set up a semi-final meeting with Sweden.
The winners will meet in Saturday’s final (21:00) after the third and fourth place play-off (16:00).
Scotland, led by Ross Whyte, reeled off 10 successive wins to seal their semi-final place in Utah. The Swedes, Scots and Canadians all finished the round-robin stage with a record of 10 wins and two defeats.
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Sweden beat the Scots in their opening game, Scotland beat the Canadians and Canada beat the Swedes, ruling out head-to-head records, with the top two spots settled on the “draw-shot challenge”, the most accurate first shot that decides which rink has “hammer” at the start of each match.
In their tournament debut, skip Whyte, along with Robin Brydone, Euan Kyle and Craig Waddell, are looking to retain the title for Scotland after last year’s win by Bruce Mouat’s world number ones. Mouat’s rink elected not to compete following their silver medal at the Olympics in Cortina.
Brad Jacobs’ Olympic champions from Canada, currently ranked two in the world, are also missing this world championship, leaving Dunstone and Whyte’s rinks as the two highest ranked sides in the competition.
A World Cup winner in 2006, Gattuso leaves after less than a year in charge of Italy, a team which has fallen far behind historic rivals like France and Spain in the last two decades.
Defeat on penalties to Bosnia and Hercegovina in Tuesday’s qualification play-off final ended up costing Gattuso his job, as the man who hired him also stepped down as president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC).
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Gabriele Gravina had asked Gattuso to stay on immediately after elimination in Zenica but his departure, and that of national team general manager Gianluigi Buffon, paved the way for the 48-year-old to resign.
Gattuso took charge of Italy in June last year following the sacking of Luciano Spalletti, himself a victim of a dismal title defence at Euro 2024 and a 3-0 hammering at the hands of Erling Haaland’s Norway in their first World Cup qualifier.
His record is impressive on paper, with six wins, one defeat and one draw in eight matches with 22 goals scored and 10 conceded.
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But that draw was the 1-1 with Bosnia which preceded a penalty shoot-out in which Italy missed twice, while the loss was another humiliating one to Norway, this time 4-1 at the San Siro.
Gattuso was considered by many a strange choice to replace Spalletti due to his spotty club coaching record, and he was heavily criticised after Tuesday’s elimination.
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Richmond will be eager to secure its first win of the season as it returns to familiar territory. The Tigers have shown patches of competitiveness but will need greater cohesion across all lines to challenge a disciplined opponent. Ball movement and forward connection remain areas of focus, while defensive resilience will be tested under sustained pressure. Expect a hard-fought contest, with both sides likely to prioritise territory and contested possession. For Richmond, it’s an opportunity to reset and build confidence, while their opponents will be keen to maintain momentum and assert their early-season credentials.
Bodycam footage obtained by Fox News Digital showed Tiger Woods appearing drowsy, sweaty, and simply out of it when he was arrested on a DUI charge last Friday.
Woods crashed into another vehicle, resulting in his 2025 Range Rover to turn onto its driver’s side. Roughly two hours after escaping through the passenger side door with some assistance, he was placed in the back of a cop car.
It was not the first time Woods was placed in custody for driving under the influence, also doing so in 2017.
Tiger Woods sits in the back of a cop car after getting arrested on March 27, 2026.(Martin County Sheriff’s Office)
Unfortunately for Woods, the back of a cop car was familiar territory, and moments after he was placed in the car, he simply uttered three words.
“This is fun,” he groggily and sarcastically said to himself.
Woods was placed in the vehicle after failing a field sobriety test, taken after he showed “signs of impairment” and was “lethargic.” He blew “triple-zeroes” in a breathalyzer, but after he failed to submit a urine test, he was hit with another charge. Officers found two pills that were later identified as hydrocodone, a prescription opioid used for pain relief.
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Woods previously told law enforcement prior to the field sobriety tests that he underwent seven back surgeries and “over 20 operations on his leg.” He told law enforcement that “I take a few” prescription medications. In 2021, he got into a wreck that resulted in serious leg injuries that kept him off the golf course for the entire year.
Tiger Woods was drowsy after getting arrested.(Martin County Sheriff’s Office)
President Donald Trump said the five-time Masters champion “lives a life of pain.” Woods dates the mother of Trump’s granddaughter Kai, Vanessa. Vanessa is Donald Jr.’s ex-wife.
“He lives a life of pain. He has a lot of pain. He’s an amazing guy. He’s an amazing athlete. He does have pain,” Trump added Tuesday of Woods. “He doesn’t have an alcohol problem, but he does have pain,” Trump said.
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Woods told officers he was “hoping to” play in the Masters, but in a statement earlier this week, Woods said he would pause his quest to get back on the golf course to “seek treatment.”
“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today. I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery,” Woods said in a statement Tuesday posted to social media.
Tiger Woods was handcuffed after a field sobriety test,(Martin County Sheriff’s Office)
“I’m committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally. I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time.”
Jose Mourinho is currently manager of Benfica having previously been in charge of Manchester United between 2016 and 2018
Manchester United legend Nicky Butt has backed the potential return of Jose Mourinho to Old Trafford. The Reds are on the hunt for a permanent manager following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal in January.
Interim boss Michael Carrick has impressed during his temporary stint, suffering just one loss so far – positioning himself as a contender for the permanent role. United currently occupy third place under their former midfielder as they move closer to securing Champions League qualification – a tournament they have been absent from for three years.
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United’s decision-makers have yet to determine who will steer the club into next season. Paris Saint-Germain’s Luis Enrique, Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann and Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner have all been mentioned as potential candidates.
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Former Reds midfielder Butt has revealed to Paddy Power why he would welcome Mourinho’s return. The Portuguese was in charge of United from 2016 to 2018, claiming the League Cup and Europa League during his two-and-a-half-year tenure.
He said: “I would have him back. He’s a winner and can carry that football club, but the powers that be would never allow it, as they now prefer a manager who focuses solely on coaching rather than controlling recruitment.
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“No established manager will want to come to Manchester United without guarantees on budget, time, and control. The structure right now makes it difficult, and they may prefer someone like Michael Carrick instead.”
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Carrick’s side require 16 points from their remaining fixtures to secure a place in the Champions League, though that would hinge on their rivals winning all of their remaining league matches.
United return to action on Monday, April 13, with a home clash against Leeds (8pm BST). They then face just six further matches, with their final game coming away at Brighton and Hove Albion on May 24.
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Indian-origin chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has become England’s top-rated female player, according to the latest rating list of the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
The 11-year-old, whose parents moved from Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu to England in 2007, has 2366 FIDE rating points.
The primary school student based in North London has overtaken four-time British women’s champion, Lan Yao, who is 25, at the top of the FIDE list for England.
With this, she has also broken into the world’s top 100 women for the first time, currently sitting at number 72, stated the English Chess Federation in a press release.
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“It is an extraordinary rise for a Harrow schoolgirl who took up the game during (the 2020 COVID-19) lockdown after finding a chessboard and set in a bag her father wanted to throw out,” the release added.
Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is also of Indian origin, congratulated Sivanandan and recalled the time he played a game with her at his official residence.
“Huge congratulations to Bodhana Sivanandan on becoming England’s top female chess player at just 11 years old. We once played each other in the Downing Street garden. Let’s just say her success has not come as a shock,” he posted on ‘X’.
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Sivanandan became a Woman International Master last year.
She went on to outwit Ukraine’s former world champion, Grandmaster Mariya Muzychuk, at the European Club Cup in Rhodes, Greece.
“She is blazing a trail not just for women and girls in the game, but for all chess players in England. Across all sports, she must be one of the most prodigious talents England has ever produced,” Richard Walsh, CEO of the English Chess Federation, said.
“We cannot wait to see what she can do in her career. Bodhana has worked so hard, her family have worked so hard, and now she is competing at the highest level flying the flag,” he added.
A 70-year-old legend has praised Triple H but also revealed the one big problem with WWE. The Stamford-based promotion is gearing up for its biggest show of the year, WrestleMania, in a few weeks but has faced scrutiny over some of its creative decisions.
Now, Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff has offered his take on the current WWE product. Speaking on D-Von Dudley’s YouTube channel, Bischoff said while the in-ring action is great, the storylines haven’t captured his attention.
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He mentioned the storylines aren’t “rich enough”; however, he backed Triple H, saying he is the best man for the job when it comes to the creative.
“I think Paul Levesque is absolutely the best choice for that role. Paul is a traditional wrestling guy. He probably has much more respect for the old-school psychology, pacing, and match style than probably anybody in that company, other than maybe Shawn Michaels and Undertaker,” he said.
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Bischoff did have one complaint, though, as he pointed out the biggest problem with the current WWE product. He said the product suffers from a “sameness” across characters and storylines.
“I think if there’s a problem with the product, if it feels a little flat right now, I think it’s starting to feel flat for the same reasons it felt flat to me back in 2019 when I complained about there being a sameness. There’s just a level of familiarity in each one of the characters and each one of the storylines and each one of the presentations and each one of the promos,” he added.
Triple H revealed the challenges of backstage role in WWE
Triple H has been heading WWE’s creative as the Chief Content Officer since 2022. During this tenure, he has overseen major creative decisions of the promotion and has also faced criticism for some choices.
He said as a wrestler one has to focus only on onself, but that changes with being an executive. He mentioned that you have to deal with a lot of people and focus on everything.
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Liv Morgan debuted a new hairstyle on WWE RAW this past Monday. This caught the attention of former WWE Superstar, CJ Perry.
Morgan is feuding with Stephanie Vaquer on the red brand and will challenge her for the WWE Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania 42. On RAW, Morgan called out Vaquer and set up a trap by ambushing her with the help of the returning Roxanne Perez.
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On Instagram, Perry, who is a good friend of Liv Morgan, reacted to her new hairstyle and also seemed to be a fan of the merch she was wearing.
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“Wow !!!!!! The hair looks so good ! And I love the shirt !!!!!!!!!!!!” wrote Perry.
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Jacy Jayne wants a dream match against Liv Morgan
Jacy Jayne has established herself as the top woman of the NXT women’s division. She is the reigning and two-time NXT Women’s Champion.
Speaking in an interview with Tim Hann Rivera, Jayne expressed her interest in a singles match against Morgan, claiming they have similar in-ring styles. Jayne believes she and Morgan have the potential to have great chemistry and could deliver a good match. She said:
“I’d love to work with Liv Morgan. We’re both from Jersey. We have very similar styles. I feel like we would just have really good chemistry. I’ve never actually touched her or wrestled with her, but I just have a feeling that we would have a really great connection,”
Liv Morgan won the 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble Match and chose to challenge Stephanie Vaquer for the WWE Women’s World Championship. Things have gotten quite heated and personal between the two, with Vaquer reducing Morgan to tears. Morgan and Vaquer were also involved in an intense brawl after the champion ambushed the Judgment Day member while she was on her way to the ring with Dominik Mysterio.
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The challenger got her lick back by humiliating Vaquer on the latest edition of RAW, where she even mentioned the champion’s mother in her callout. Morgan and Roxanne Perez stood tall over Vaquer at Madison Square Garden.
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