A Minnesota Vikings safety jogs onto the field during the NFC Wild Card round at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Jan. 13, 2025, as the postseason atmosphere intensifies. Minnesota’s secondary prepared for another defensive series, tasked with limiting explosive plays while the Vikings battled the Los Angeles Rams in a tightly contested playoff matchup. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas–Imagn Images.
From the start of the offseason in early January, the Minnesota Vikings’ decision to retain defensive tackle Jalen Redmond for 2026 felt like the team’s most obvious no-brainer. That came to fruition on Wednesday, as the club tendered the breakout defender.
Minnesota secured Redmond with a tender, preserving iDL continuity while leaving room for a longer deal.
The Vikings cleared the path for Redmond to be back for a third season while it negotiates a long-term deal.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) tries to escape pressure as Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Jalen Redmond (61) wraps him up during first-half action at AT&T Stadium. The cross-conference matchup on Dec. 14, 2025, featured Redmond collapsing the pocket and forcing Prescott off his spot, highlighting Minnesota’s interior disruption in a physical defensive sequence. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images.
Vikings Tender Redmond
Find your Wolf of Wall Street gifs because Redmond ain’t leavin’.
NBC Sports‘ Charean Williams wrote Wednesday, “The Vikings are placing a restricted free agent tender on defensive lineman Jalen Redmond, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. Redmond, 26, appeared in all 17 games for the Vikings last season, starting 15 games. He totaled 62 tackles, six sacks, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and five pass breakups.”
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“He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent, signing with the Panthers out of Oklahoma in 2023. Redmond went on the physically unable to perform list during his first training camp, and the Panthers cut him. Redmond played with the Arlington Renegades in the XFL in 2024, and then caught on with the Vikings that summer.”
Pound for pound, Redmond might’ve been the Vikings’ second-best player overall in 2025; now he’s back. The maneuver ensures Redmond cannot talk to other teams in free agency, and the working theory suggests he’ll work with the Vikings’ front office on a long-term extension.
“Other” Two DTs Jettisoned
While it’s encouraging that Redmond will stick around for another season and probably multiple, the Vikings have cleaned house at defensive tackle in the last week.
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In 2025 free agency, former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah spent big on Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave. One year later, both are out, on tap as cap casualties when the new league year opens on Wednesday. Neither man played poorly last season; the duo just didn’t quite live up to their contract prices.
Redmond didn’t see reduced playing time because of Allen or Hargrave — he was too good to sit — but now Redmond is close to being known as “the guy” for Minnesota at DT if he isn’t already.
In short, Redmond’s stock is climbing, while his teammates will be looking for work.
Redmond’s Last Two Seasons
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Redmond earned a 72.7 PFF grade and recorded six sacks from the interior, ranking 11th among NFL defensive tackles. He also led the league in batted passes among DTs, demonstrating consistent pressure on quarterbacks. The film confirms the statistics: Redmond was a disruptive force from the interior.
His performance provided Adofo-Mensah with a crucial success in player evaluation. After a disappointing 2022 draft class and a 2023 class largely dependent on Jordan Addison’s performance, Redmond made an immediate impact. His emergence provided the front office’s scouting department with a clear success story that mattered at the time.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) breaks into the open field while Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Jalen Redmond (61) chases from behind during divisional play at U.S. Bank Stadium. The NFC North clash on Dec. 29, 2024, saw Jacobs accelerate toward the end zone during a third-quarter burst as Redmond hustled across the field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.
Heading into 2024, Redmond needed to prove his previous season wasn’t an anomaly, a challenge he quickly met. Vikings fans recognize the type: the under-the-radar defender who transforms games while the rest of the league was just starting to notice.
Our Janik Eckardt on Redmond: “It was not the first time his football career was delayed. In college at Oklahoma, blood clots cost him some time and later, he opted out during COVID for the same reason. Despite excellent play in the preseason in 2024, he was initially stashed on the practice squad.”
“A few weeks into the season, the Vikings promoted him to the 53-man roster and he slowly carved out a role on the defensive line. Last training camp, Redmond showed enough promise that the Vikings felt comfortable moving on from Harrison Phillips. The veteran was traded to the Jets, opening the door for Redmond to play a massive role.”
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To this day, casual NFL fans don’t really know anything about Redmond.
The Pleasantest of Surprises
When Minnesota signed Redmond in the summer of 2024, he truly felt like a footnote, a guy who’d battle for a roster spot at training camp, and in his best-case scenario, get an invitation to the practice squad.
He quickly proved that he was too good to cut. Within a couple of months, Redmond had clawed his way up the depth chart, leaving Vikings fans to wonder if “every dog has his day.” UFL success stories aren’t plentiful, but Redmond is emphatically one of them.
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Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Jalen Redmond sets at the line of scrimmage against the Los Angeles Rams during the NFC Wild Card playoff at State Farm Stadium. The postseason matchup on Jan. 13, 2025, featured Minnesota’s defensive front battling for leverage and momentum as Redmond prepared for the snap in a tense playoff environment. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.
It’s why fans took notice in January when Minnesota signed another UFL defensive tackle named Jaylon Hutchings. There’s now precedent for hope — thanks to Redmond.
It’s unclear when Redmond will land an extension, but that deal could register $15 million annually, and no one would be too shocked.
Welcome to I Tried It, a GOLF.com series about golf items — apparel, gear, accessories and more — that we’ve recently taken out for a spin. We’re here to give our honest, no-frills takes on the latest and greatest golf or golf-adjacent items. So, scroll down to read about what we love about golf’s newest (or new to us) products.
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With all the testing I’m doing right now as part of Fully Fit 2026, seeing ball flight and getting launch monitor data at the same time is rare.
Seeing data indoors while I wait out a brutal northeast winter is one thing, but it’s tough to get that data whenever I do get to travel and play somewhere warmer.
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But as I just realized during a recent trip to South Carolina, the Garmin Approach R10 is the perfect companion to take with me.
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Garmin Approach R10 Portable Launch Monitor
Small and easy to move from home to the driving range, Approach R10 is the portable launch monitor that brings the course to you.
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What is the Garmin Approach R10
The Garmin Approach R10 has been out since 2021 and was the GPS and wearable giant’s first-ever launch monitor. Five years later, it’s still one of the best launch monitors at its price point.
What I think separates the R10 from some of its competitors in the sub-$500 market is its ability to capture spin data without radar-capture golf balls.
The unit itself has no data display, but all you need is a phone or iPad with the Garmin Golf app on it to take full advantage of the 14 different radar-captured metrics. My favorite use for it is taking it to the range just to check things when I’m trying a new club. I’m not trying to use it to fit myself, but what I can do is use it to confirm what I’m seeing with my ball flight matches what the numbers tell me.
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I prefer the center “Big Numbers” screen when I practice.
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During my last trip, I was testing out a new shaft in my mini driver, and while I could easily see which shaft was better, it was nice to have the confirmation from the launch monitor that I was going in the right direction. There are a number of different view options, but with just my iPhone, I like picking three data points to display in big numbers while my phone lays on the ground.
I also used it to help out a friend who wasn’t getting the most out of his driver. I thought his ball seemed a bit spinny in the air, so we put him on the R10 and saw his angle of attack severely down with his driver.
While I’m not a golf instructor, we made a couple of simple tweaks to his setup and driver and the before-and-after numbers were quite jarring. It was easy to see we were going in the right direction, thanks to the R10 having both spin and attack angle measurements.
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Before data on the left. After on the right.
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Traveling with the Approach R10
Not only is the R10 significantly cheaper than many big-name units out there, but it’s also significantly more travel-friendly.
It includes a case that takes up about the same space as a box of golf balls (a little smaller, but deeper), which I can easily toss in my backpack.
In my experience going through TSA PreCheck, I didn’t have to take it out of my backpack. The same can’t be said for larger units.
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Then once I actually get to my destination, all I need is six feet of flat space behind wherever I’m hitting balls to set it up, which I can do in seconds.
After that, I’m able to simply get numbers on the range, or if I wanted to, play a round of golf on the range through Garmin’s native Home Tee Hero app or any other compatible simulation app.
Bottom line
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Garmin Approach R10 Portable Launch Monitor
Small and easy to move from home to the driving range, Approach R10 is the portable launch monitor that brings the course to you.
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The Garmin Approach R10 fills a really nice hole in the market for an affordable and portable launch monitor that can measure spin and many other important data variables.
If you’ve been looking for a solid launch monitor that’s easy to use and won’t break the bank, it’s tough to go wrong with the R10.
The stable of Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr has gone with an unconventional tactic, allowing On Display a display gallop at Caulfield Heath to prepare for her re-entry to racing.
Price commented that a Wednesday gallop before Saturday’s events is commonplace, although bringing the mare to a Wednesday city race meet three days before her comeback was deemed unusual.
The co-trainer detailed how On Display is packed with condition and will derive major benefits from the journey from Cranbourne.
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“I would gallop, at home, on a Wednesday, no trouble, but she has plenty of condition on her and after that she should be pretty right for Saturday,” Price said.
“She came into us and has been there at Cranbourne the whole time, and there was the opportunity to stimulate her, and adrenalise her, by bringing her here which was fantastic.
“It just sparks her ahead of Saturday and it was exactly what I wanted, along with a gallop on a beautiful surface.”
On Display faces her first race on Saturday since placing third in the Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) at Flemington last spring.
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Seamus Mills, major stakeholder in On Display, stated the mare’s itinerary depends on her effort at the next appearance.
Georgia’s Cate Hardin (22) gains control of the ball during the SEC Soccer Championship Game Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Ashton Brosnaham Soccer Complex. Georgia defeated Arkansas 1-0 for the win.
The Houston Dash signed former University of Georgia standout defender Cate Hardin to a one-year contract on Thursday.
Hardin, 22, was a non-roster invitee and made the initial preseason roster on Jan. 26.
As a senior at Georgia in 2025, Hardin was second-team All-Southeastern Conference after leading the Bulldogs in assists (four) while starting all 21 matches. The team captain scored one goal and was third in shots (31) and shots on goal (nine).
Hardin finished her four-year career as Georgia’s leader in appearances (81), starts (70), assists (eight), and minutes (5,864) across 81 matches (70 starts).
The comeback of Floyd Mayweather sent shockwaves throughout the world of boxing. Now, one of his former opponents has followed suit and announced his return to combat after hanging up the gloves four years ago.
Mayweather walked away from the sport after halting UFC icon Conor McGregor, in what seemed to be his 50th and final professional contest back in 2017, ending on a stoppage after seven consecutive decision wins.
The two icons are not the only ones looking to prove that they still have what it takes to compete for belts, as former world champion, Victor Ortiz, has today announced a move to BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing.
Now, the Kansas-born southpaw is eyeing up another title, in what he called ‘the purest, most intense version of the sport’, in a press release that confirmed his signature.
“I’ve accomplished so much in gloved boxing – from winning a world title to battling the best in the world.
“Now, bare knuckle is the next challenge. It’s the purest, most intense version of the sport, and I’m pumped to bring my power, heart, and experience to BKB.
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“I’m coming to win another world title and prove I’ve still got it. All glory to Jesus Christ.”
Ortiz retired from boxing in 2022, off the back of a super-welterweight triumph. If he can still make that weight, Filipino Rolando Dy is the titleholder that he will be eyeing up, following his BKB super-welterweight title win against Liam Rees back in December.
However, Dy is first scheduled to take on two-division boxing world champion Paulie Malignaggi on Saturday, May 16, in Manchester.
The Confederation of African Football has officially moved the dates for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for 2026.
The continental competition will now take place from 25 July to 16 August 2026. It was earlier planned to be played between 17 March and 3 April 2026.
CAF confirmed that the decision was taken after discussions with FIFA and other key stakeholders to ensure the tournament runs smoothly.
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According to the African football body, the change became necessary due to “certain unforeseen circumstances.”
CAF also assured that preparations for the women’s championship are already in progress and all parties involved remain confident that the competition will be successful.
Morocco was given the hosting rights for the 2026 edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in October 2024.
England’s Sam Curran, right, and captain Harry Brook (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)
India piled up a huge total of 253/7 against England in the T20 World Cup semi-final at Wankhede, thanks mainly to a brilliant knock from Sanju Samson. The wicketkeeper-batter smashed 89 off just 42 balls, hitting eight fours and seven sixes, after already scoring an unbeaten 97 in the previous match. He built strong partnerships with Ishan Kishan (39 off 18) and Shivam Dube (43 off 25), putting England’s bowlers under pressure early in the innings.
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England captain Harry Brook had won the toss and chose to bowl first, but India started aggressively. Samson attacked from the first over, taking on Jofra Archer and other bowlers with powerful shots across the ground. He also got a lifeline early when Brook dropped a simple catch at mid-on. After that, Samson continued to dominate and reached his fifty in just 26 balls, adding 97 runs with Kishan for the second wicket.The momentum slowed slightly toward the end as England picked up a few wickets. Samson fell while trying to reach his maiden T20 World Cup century, caught by Phil Salt off Will Jacks. Suryakumar Yadav scored only 11, and Dube was run out after a mix-up with Hardik Pandya, who contributed a quick 27 off 12 balls. Tilak Varma also chipped in with a late cameo, hitting 27 off just seven balls.During England’s fielding struggles, former England captain Michael Vaughan joked on social media about their poor catching. “My fielding academy might have to open again,” Vaughan said on X.Despite the late wickets, India’s massive total left England with a very challenging target in the high-pressure semi-final clash.
A three-year-old hasn’t taken out the Canterbury Stakes in ten years, though co-trainer Tom Charlton feels Napoleonic is primed during his preparation to snap that sequence.
The previous success story from that age division against elder sprinters was Holler in 2016, trained by Charlton’s partner John O’Shea.
Those two both took the Red Anchor Stakes (1200m) at Flemington the previous spring, arriving at this Group 1 after a 1400m effort, an element Charlton deems crucial for Napoleonic Saturday.
“That should leave him in good stead this weekend,” Charlton said.
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“He’s got good form, he comes into this third-up and, we feel, ready to run the best race of his preparation, which should put him right among the chances.”
For Napoleonic, March 7 was long anticipated, with his second in the Hobartville Stakes (1400m) locking in his feature.
Though the Randwick Guineas (1600m) lingered as a possibility for O’Shea and Charlton, the 1300m proved more suitable.
“We always had this race day as a plan, and we were just going to work out whether it was Randwick Guineas or Canterbury Stakes,” Charlton said.
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“His last run was excellent, but we concluded the best option would be coming back to the 1300, rather than try to stretch him to a Randwick mile.”
The Canterbury Stakes (1300m) lacks recent three-year-old triumphs, but Napoleonic runs alongside age-peers Beiwacht and Nepotism.
He bolsters O’Shea and Charlton’s lineup, joined by 2024 Randwick Guineas hero Linebacker and The Ingham scorer Yorkshire on return.
Doncaster Mile is their mutual goal, Yorkshire rebounding from a small knock that bypassed last weekend’s Liverpool City Cup, as Linebacker’s plan has centred on this race.
Naoya Inoue is regarded by many to be the pound-for-pound king, but now there is a fellow multi-divisional world champion who is eyeing up a fight with the Japanese phenomenon, even targeting a clash with his brother first.
Inoue has ruled supreme in four weight classes but it is his recent efforts at bantamweight and super-bantamweight, where he became a two-division undisputed world champion, that have forced the world to take notice.
Should he come through that test unscathed, unified super-flyweight champion Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez told The Ring that he is willing to face both of the Inoue brothers in the near future, ahead of a move up to bantamweight.
“The best fight to make for Bam at 118 right now is against the WBC champion, Takuma Inoue.
“That would be very exciting, to beat Takuma and then face the brother, Naoya, in a big fight.
“That’s a great fight and a great plan to look forward to and very well could be a possibility.
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“The biggest challenge for Bam in the future is Naoya Inoue. He’s not going to hold back too long before going up against someone like him.”
Takuma Inoue won the vacant WBC bantamweight title with a victory over Tenshin Nasukawa in November, and a clash against Rodriguez could indeed pave the way to a future battle between ‘Bam’ and Naoya Inoue. Boxing News understands that Takuma is set to fight on the Inoue-Nakatani undercard against Kazuto Ioka.
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are set to meet again, over a decade on from their fabled first encounter, and two-division world champion and former Mayweather opponent Zab Judah, weighing in on the surprise rematch.
Judah was touted to be one of the major threats to Mayweather during the early 2000s, but a loss to Carlos Baldomir scuppered their unification plans as the New Yorker lost his world title. Instead, he assumed the role of challenger when he collided with ‘Pretty Boy’ in 2006.
Mayweather dominated proceedings to defend his IBF welterweight world title and he would then go on to defeat stars such as Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton and Juan Manuel Marquez in the years to come.
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However, the biggest rival of Mayweather’s career was Manny Pacquiao, who he was linked to fighting for a number of years before their eventual 2015 meeting, which came too late in the eyes of many fans.
In an interview with MillCity Boxing, Judah was asked if Pacquiao ‘has an edge’ going into the fight given the fact he had a professional bout against then world champion, Mario Barrios, last year.
“I mean yeah you’re gonna give Manny an edge, because he has movement, he has fluidness and he has those good combinations. He is a combination puncher with speed and power, so he is always going to do good – and he is elusive.
“The only thing with Manny Pacquiao – his biggest problem is his defence, sometimes he slacks on the defence and gets caught standing straight there and allows his opponent to connect. Other than that, the guy is phenomenal.”
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