It might take a miracle on the draftboard — or an expensive trade — but the Minnesota Vikings are evidently one of the best fits for Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love in three weeks, according to Bleacher Report.
Love would give the Vikings the explosive RB1 they’ve lacked for years and reshape the offense fast.
Love will expect to hear his name called somewhere in the Top 10 in 22 days, and among a handful of teams, he’d thrive in Minnesota, says the working theory.
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Love Keeps Showing Up as a Vikings Match
BR is in on Love to the Twin Cities.
Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr (13) hands the ball to running back Jeremiyah Love (4) during first-quarter action against Stanford at Stanford Stadium on Nov. 29, 2025, in Stanford, California. Love quickly found space off the exchange, showcasing burst and vision in Notre Dame’s ground attack during the road matchup. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images
Vikings Among Love’s Best Fits
BR’s Moe Moton named five teams that would especially cook with Love, and Minnesota got a shoutout.
He wrote, “At No. 18 in the draft order, the Minnesota Vikings would probably have to move up for Jeremiyah Love, but he’s worth it for what they need in the backfield. Entering his age-32 season, Aaron Jones Sr. is an aging running back who has missed 11 games over the last three years and saw a significant drop-off in production between his first and second seasons in Minnesota.”
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“In 2025, he logged 27 fewer carries than Jordan Mason, who led the team with 758 rushing yards and six touchdowns. Although Mason is a solid ball-carrier with good size (5’11”, 230 lbs) for short-yardage situations, he doesn’t have much pass-catching production.”
Love-to-Minnesota actually felt like a real possibility when the Vikings had a 4-8 record through 13 weeks last year. Minnesota later won its next five games, wiping Love off their realistic draft radar.
Moton continued, “In four seasons, the 26-year-old has 28 receptions for 173 yards. Jones is still an effective receiver, though he only has one more year left on his deal. The Vikings can add a much younger three-down tailback who’s also more versatile than Mason.”
“With the addition of quarterback Kyler Murray and Love, Minnesota would field an athletic, fast-paced offense capable of more explosive plays.”
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Moton also named the Arizona Cardinals, New York Giants, Seattle Seahawks, and Tennessee Titans as sound fits for the Fighting Irish rookie.
Love’s Scouting Report
Love brings a 6’0″, 214-pound build with legit 4.36 speed. Over the last two seasons at Notre Dame, he piled up 2,497 rushing yards and 35 touchdowns, plus five more scores through the air.
He’s considered the single best player in the draft, according to ESPN, believe it or not. ESPN’s scouting department on Love: “Love is coming off two extremely productive seasons. He is an explosive runner who possesses great burst and acceleration, with the ability to create separation early and the top-end speed to take it the distance when he finds green grass.”
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“He is extremely light on his feet with great quickness and agility to maneuver through high traffic areas. Love has fluid hips and the suddenness to make defenders miss in the open field, too. He displays instincts and patience as an inside runner; Love has good vision, though will miss an occasional running lane. He has good core strength and contact balance to break tackles and consistently runs with determination and effort.”
The man could be a total game-changer for the Vikings, even if it will be really tricky to secure his services.
ESPN added: “Love is an extension of the passing game — he has receiver-like ball skills and is a natural route runner out of the backfield. He also brings value in pass protection, showing toughness and willingness to square up defenders at the point of attack.”
“Overall, Love was an extremely productive back at the college level and has the complete skillset to be a playmaker at the next level.”
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An Overdue Situation
Drafting Love could instantly transform Minnesota’s offense. He projects as a true RB1, capable of handling a significant workload, which would alleviate pressure on Murray as he acclimates to the new system in 2026. The Vikings could also establish a more run-oriented attack.
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) fights for extra yards before being tripped by Pittsburgh defenders at Acrisure Stadium on Nov. 15, 2025, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Love’s physical running style stood out as he pushed through contact during a tough road contest against a physical Panthers defense. Mandatory Credit: Michael Longo-Imagn Images
Minnesota hasn’t drafted a back of Pro Bowl caliber since Dalvin Cook, and in the interim has experimented with Alexander Mattison, Aaron Jones, Jordan Mason, and Cam Akers. While Jones provided some value, his age (31) is a concern.
Love has the potential to be an elite running back in this draft class, comparable to Ashton Jeanty or even Bijan Robinson. He’s that talented, and his bust risk is quite low. An injury or two would probably have to be the culprit.
Trade Partners?
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There’s a microscopic chance that Love experiences a total tumble all the way to Minnesota at No. 18, but that scenario might have Powerball odds.
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) acknowledges fans while walking toward Notre Dame Stadium before a matchup with Syracuse on Nov. 22, 2025, in South Bend, Indiana. Love’s pregame routine reflected his growing profile as a key offensive contributor ahead of another home contest. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
So, the Vikings’ trade partners might have to look like this:
CLE (No. 6) — to get ahead of WAS | Price: No. 18 pick & Two 2nd Rounders
WAS (No. 7) | Price: No. 18 pick & a 2nd-Rounder and 3rd-Rounder
KC (No. 10) | Price: No. 18 pick & a 2nd-Rounder and 5th-Rounder
If the Vikings were forced to trade with the Tennessee Titans at Pick No. 4, they may have to surrender next year’s 1st-Rounder, which would feel like a non-starter.
Love hasn’t even turned 21 yet. The Titans and Commanders are the odds-on favorites to draft him.
The India Basketball League (IBL) will take place in the beginning of 2027.
New Delhi: Indian sport has seen this script before. A new league arrives with ambition, big money, overseas faces, big promises, a multi-city approach and the inevitable question: can it survive in a country where cricket consumes much of the oxygen?Melburnian Jeremy Loeliger has heard that question before. In fact, he has lived it.Long before he became India Basketball League (IBL) Commissioner, Loeliger watched basketball fight for relevance in Australia — a market dominated by Australian Rules Football, Rugby, Cricket, Football, established sporting giants, passionate fan bases, and limited room for another professional competition. That, he says, is precisely why India makes sense.“There are a lot of similarities between basketball, the position that basketball was in in Australia 15 years ago and the position that basketball finds itself here in India,” Loeliger told TimesofIndia.com ahead of the BUDx NBA House in Delhi, where IBL’s eight foundation cities were announced.The comparison is deliberate. In Australia, basketball had participation, but not a sustainable professional product. India, he believes, sits at a similar crossroads. “There had been passion, but no capital. And I think that’s true here in India as well.”
At the onset, the India Basketball League (IBL) will feature six city-based teams.
That diagnosis matters because Indian sport is littered with leagues that have struggled to convert novelty into longevity. Even established sports with deep roots have wrestled with attendance, investment and visibility.Hockey India League and Pro Wrestling League both had a seven-year hiatus; Premier Badminton League was played for five seasons but hasn’t restarted since 2020. Premier Hockey League, Champions Tennis League and World Series Hockey are others that began with plenty of noise before shutting shop.But IBL’s pitch is different. It is not trying to out-cricket cricket.“We’re not selling eyeballs. Not to begin with. We’re selling the heart and mind,” said Loeliger.
What we want is an audience that is truly engaged and passionate about our sport, who support it, who love it for what it is
IBL Commissioner Jeremy Loeliger
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“We’re selling that this is an inclusive product that’s for everyone, and that it will be entertaining from the moment that you walk in. We won’t have as big an audience as cricket for many years to come. That’s fine.“What we want is an audience that’s truly engaged and passionate about our sport, who support it, who love it for what it is. You don’t always need to play the volume game,” he continued.That may be the most revealing line about what the IBL is actually trying to build.In an era where sports leagues obsess over reach, ratings, and scale, the IBL is opting for intimacy. Passion over volume. Community over mass-market metrics.What basketball believes it has, though, is something Indian sport has perhaps under-explored: entertainment.
The eight foundation cities of IBL are Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, and Pune.
“I think sporting entertainment is lacking here in India,” said Loeliger.“Yes, there are some sports that do it well, and the IPL is a great example. It’s a great sports entertainment product, but it only plays for two or two-and-a-half months of the year. People want to be entertained 12 months of the year.”This is where basketball’s case gets interesting. Unlike cricket, where physical distance separates fans from players, basketball offers proximity. Noise. Speed. Contact. Theatre.“One of the great things about basketball is the proximity to the sport. If you go to a game, you’re sitting right there. You can literally smell the players,” explained Loeliger.“You can get a basketball or a basketballer in your lap. There’s no other sport where you can hear the coaches, the players and the referees. So, I think that’s one element that makes basketball unique.”
Each IBL team squad will comprise of 12 players featuring Indian and overseas athletes.
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Based on the elevator pitch, the IBL is not just selling a sport. It is selling an experience. That helps explain some of the league’s structural choices.When the league launches in early 2027, six teams will form the inaugural competition before expansion. Each 12-player squad will feature seven Indian players and five overseas professionals, with regulations ensuring local players are not overshadowed. Players will be centrally contracted and paid by the league, with a draft system instead of the conventional franchise spending race.Unlike many other sports leagues, the organisers are not in a hurry to privatise teams, introduce flashy auctions and mix Bollywood with sport. The eight foundation cities are Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, and Pune. The six teams that will play the first season, or more, will be decided by fans. That measured approach is unusual in Indian sport, where rapid commercialisation often arrives before the sporting foundations are secure. Loeliger insists patience is intentional.
Action from the BUDx NBA House in Delhi, where IBL’s eight foundation cities were announced.
“It needs patience, it needs partners, and it needs persistence. And it needs a balance sheet. We’ve got all of those things now,” he explained the mantra behind creating a successful product.Perhaps the boldest assumption underpinning the project is that India’s basketball audience already exists.“Everyone knows about LeBron (James). Everyone knows Victor Wembenyama is now the next big thing.”The problem, he argues, is accessibility. NBA games happen in inconvenient time zones. The stars are distant. The fandom is fragmented.“But it’s hard to tune in when the games are on and finishing at 7.30 or 8.30, 9 o’clock in the morning. So the latent demand is there, but accessibility is not.”That is the opportunity the IBL hopes to unlock: prime-time basketball featuring players from Indian neighbourhoods, not just imported stars. The bigger dream, though, lies beyond the first season. Basketball’s global ecosystem gives it an aspirational pathway few Indian sports can offer. “That’s when we’re going to find the next Yao Ming or Jeremy Lin. That’s when we’re going to find our Giannis Antetokounmpo.”It is an ambitious claim. But not entirely irrational.India already has basketball-playing youth, growing street culture, NBA familiarity and a lifestyle affinity with the sport. The missing piece has been a credible domestic platform.The High Performance Centre in Bengaluru — where 88 professional players currently train — is part of that long-term vision.Still, realism remains necessary. Infrastructure remains the league’s biggest immediate hurdle, prompting the organisers to be patient.“The biggest challenge here is infrastructure. Having venues that are appropriate for staging the kind of production that we want to give to our fans.”Suitable arenas are limited. The first edition will therefore be played in a caravan format instead of a home-and-away competition.“Infrastructure is probably the biggest challenge at the moment from a professional game day point of view. But that’s okay, we’re going to start playing in a caravan to begin with, not as a home and away format. Home and away format will follow in the years to come.”But perhaps the bigger question is not infrastructure — it is attention. In a country where every new league eventually gets measured against cricket, the IBL is making a different bet: that basketball does not need to win the numbers game immediately, only the emotional one.If Loeliger is right, India does not need to be taught to like basketball. It simply needs a league compelling enough to turn casual interest into lasting fandom.
In a major step ahead of its official launch later this year, the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) has announced former India captain and coach Rahul Dravid as the owner of its sixth franchise, Dublin Guardians.
The announcement was made during a special event in Dublin on Monday, where the league also confirmed the ownership structure of all six franchises.
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With support from Cricket Ireland, Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association, the ETPL aims to become Europe’s first major multi-nation franchise T20 competition.
ETPL completes six-team franchise structure
The ETPL finalised its franchise lineup during the Dublin event attended by franchise owners, league officials and administrators from European cricket boards.
Alongside Rahul Dravid, representatives from other franchises, including Glasgow franchise owner Vipul Agarwal and Rotterdam franchise stakeholders Jonty Rhodes and Madhukar Sri, were present.
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ETPL co-founders Abhishek Bachchan, Saurav Banerjee, Priyanka Kaul and Dhiraj Malhotra also attended the launch event.
Senior officials from European cricket bodies, including Cricket Ireland chairman Brian MacNeice, Cricket Ireland Chief Executive Officer Sarah Keane, Cricket Netherlands High Performance Director Roland Lefebvre and Cricket Scotland Chief Executive Officer Trudy Lindblade, were also part of the gathering, showcasing institutional backing for the event.
League aims to grow cricket across Europe
The ETPL will feature franchises from Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Rotterdam and Amsterdam under a cross-border league model.
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Organisers believe the competition can help strengthen cricket’s presence across Europe, where participation and interest in the sport have continued to grow in recent years.
The league is also expected to feature several international stars, including Mitchell Marsh, Tim David, Mitchell Santner, Liam Livingstone, Glenn Maxwell, Faf du Plessis and Heinrich Klaasen.
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League officials said the tournament is expected to create a platform for young cricketers from Europe and other Associate nations to compete alongside internationally established players.
Abhishek Bachchan on ETPL’s vision
Speaking during the launch event, ETPL co-founder Abhishek Bachchan said Rahul Dravid’s association with the league was an important moment for the ETPL project. He stated that the league’s vision extended beyond creating a cricket tournament and focused on building a system that could inspire and develop emerging talent in Ireland and across Europe.
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Bachchan also said the response from the global cricket community had been encouraging, adding that the involvement of figures such as Steve Waugh, Glenn Maxwell, Jonty Rhodes, Chris Gayle, Faf du Plessis, Heinrich Klaasen and Rahul Dravid reflected confidence in the league’s long-term plans.
Rahul Dravid backs grassroots development
Rahul Dravid said the larger vision behind the ETPL attracted him to the project. He explained that the league’s focus on strengthening cricket in Europe, improving grassroots structures and creating opportunities for emerging players made it an exciting initiative.
Dravid added that Dublin already had a strong interest in cricket and significant potential for future growth. He further stated that supporting young talent had always been important to him and expressed confidence that the ETPL could contribute positively to the development of the sport in Europe.
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European cricket officials welcome initiative
Cricket Ireland chairman Brian MacNeice described the launch as a significant moment for Irish and European cricket. He said the ETPL had the potential to increase the game’s popularity, expand participation and create stronger pathways for players in the region.
Cricket Scotland Chief Executive Officer Trudy Lindblade also welcomed the initiative and said the league could provide major opportunities for cricket in Scotland and across Europe by strengthening structures, increasing visibility for players and inspiring the next generation.
ETPL 2026: Full list of teams and owners
Franchise
Owners / Partners
Dublin Guardians
Rahul Dravid
Irish Wolves
Glenn Maxwell and Rohan Lund
Edinburgh Castle Rockers
Kyle Mills, Nathan McCullum and Rachel Wiseman
Glasgow Cosmic
Vipul Agarwal and Chris Gayle
Amsterdam Flames
Steve Waugh, Jamie Dwyer and Tim Thomas
Rotterdam Dockers
Jonty Rhodes, Faf du Plessis, Glashin and Sameer Shah (Managing Partner: Madhukar Sri)
After an instant classic on Saturday where Daniel Dubois became a two-time world champion against Fabio Wardley, one of the key talking points is whether the fight should have been stopper sooner, and now promoter Frank Warren has shared his honest thoughts on the matter.
Dubois was sent to the canvas twice by WBO ruler Wardley within the first three rounds, but those two knockdown-containing rounds were arguably the only two that were won by the reigning champion and after round eight, the contest became more unsavoury.
Having emptied the tank looking for the big finish, a damaged Wardley looked extremely vulnerable in the latter part of the fight and the writing appeared to be on the wall, with the bloodied Ipswich fan-favourite inevitably on the verge of a brutal knockout.
“I have got to be honest with you and I will speak the truth on it – I think that it did [go on too long]. But, I know what the full process behind him was, because of the fact of what he did from behind in fights both with Huni and Parker and how he pulled it out of the bag.
“It was the 10th round wasn’t it, against Parker? He pulled it out and knocked him over and as you could see, he was trying to throw that [same] punch, but he didn’t take the punishment in the Parker or Huni fight, as he did against Daniel and Daniel is a phenomenal puncher. He is a big puncher as a heavyweight.
“Having said that, you know, Ben and the team are seasoned trainers and cornerman. They feel that they know what they’re doing, but me, I would have pulled my man out.”
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Despite being battered and bruised, it has been confirmed that Wardley suffered no major injuries in the fight. After being examined and told that a hospital visit was not required, the 31-year-old attended a private hospital as a precaution and got the all-clear, suffering no concussion, breaks or fractures.
Vikings rookie running back Demond Claiborne participates in rookie minicamp during May 2026 at the TCO Performance Center in Eagan. Minnesota selected Claiborne in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft after an accomplished college career at Wake Forest, where he earned attention for his burst, vision, and ability to contribute in multiple offensive situations. Mandatory Credit: YouTube.
The Minnesota Vikings hosted rookie minicamp last week, the first get-together of the year for all new youngsters and a couple of veteran invitees. Along the way, here’s what we learned about the club from that event.
Minnesota’s first post-draft event delivered more than rookie jersey numbers.
The next step for Minnesota is organized team activity workouts on May 26th.
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The Clues from Eagan Are Taking Shape
Ranked in ascending order of importance, these are the takeaways.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush looks to throw while Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson pressures the pocket on Oct. 31, 2021, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Rush later developed into one of the NFL’s more dependable reserve quarterbacks, earning repeated opportunities because of his experience, calm pocket presence, and ability to manage offenses in relief situations. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports.
7. Cooper Rush “for Later”
The name of the event is “rookie” minicamp, but NFL teams send invitations to all comers, including Rush for the Vikings this time.
Head coach Kevin O’Connell mentioned Rush’s attendance, “As I told Cooper, it’s almost like a free agent visit. He gets to know us, we get to know him. He’s played a lot of football over the years in the National Football League.”
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“I think it can open up that world to him, or if there’s an opportunity in the future, he can make that a really positive situation for himself and become our first phone call.”
So, if quarterback injuries ravage the Vikings’ season — like last year — it probably won’t be Desmond Ridder and John Wolford on speed dial. O’Connell has Rush in mind.
6. Two New Contracts: DL Smith Vilbert and ILB Bangally Kamara
While Minnesota has added about 30 new rookies since the start of the draft — nine in the draft, nineteen from undrafted free agency — an extra pair wiggled their way in as a result of rookie minicamp tryouts.
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Smith Vilbert from the University of North Carolina evidently got a Bill Belichick-endorsed stamp of approval for Brian Flores. He’s the new DT-OLB hybrid in the mix. The Vikings also signed off-ball linebacker Bangally Kamara from Kansas.
Both will fight for roster spots or practice squad placement this summer.
5. Demond Claiborne Looked the Part
Remember DeWayne McBride? The Vikings’ 7th-Round rookie from 2023 who looked so terrible in his first preseason that he never saw an NFL roster ever again? Yeah, Claiborne doesn’t bring that vibe.
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Claiborne looked explosive and fast at minicamp — the opposite of McBride three years ago.
The Athletic‘s Alec Lewis on Claiborne: “The more consistency the Vikings can get out of sixth-round running back Demond Claiborne early on, the better chance he’ll have to contribute this fall. Beyond running backs coach Curtis Modkins, many of the Vikings’ coaches and personnel staffers present were attentive to the running backs drills.”
4. Adrian Peterson to the Ring of Honor
Until Monday, the Vikings had 28 players in the Ring of Honor. Peterson will make it 29.
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The franchise surprised the future Hall of Famer, baiting him to Eagan and then springing the ROH news on him, courtesy of John Randle’s revelation.
Peterson getting the ROH love was a total no-brainer; now, it’s official.
3. GM Search Ongoing
Nolan Teasley from the Seattle Seahawks and Terrance Gray of the Buffalo Bills are said to be external frontrunners for the Vikings’ vacant general manager job. Meanwhile, the interim boss, Rob Brzezinski, is strongly in the mix and expressed formal interest in the position last week.
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Minnesota Vikings executive Rob Brzezinski speaks during a panel discussion on Feb. 25, 2026, at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis alongside KFAN host Paul Allen and analyst Pete Bercich. Brzezinski has become one of the NFL’s most respected contract and salary-cap minds, helping shape Minnesota’s long-term roster construction strategy for more than two decades. Mandatory Credit: YouTube.
SI.com‘s Will Ragazt on Teasley, “It might not be a bad idea for the Vikings to poach their GM from the reigning Super Bowl champions. Teasley has been with Seattle for 12 years, working his way up from an internship to director of pro personnel and then assistant GM under John Schneider.”
No matter who is picked from the search — the decision should be announced in about a week — Brzezinski figures to remain a meaningful role in the front office.
2. A True-Blue QB Competition Ahead
NFL Network‘s Tom Pelissero said last week, “They envision it being a true competition: Kyler Murray versus J.J. McCarthy. And both these guys are going to go into this believing they’re gonna win this job.”
“I don’t know, frankly, how friendly that quarterback room is going to be. It’s going to be a very competitive quarterback room. From everything that I’ve understood, it is truly wide open; they’re keeping an open mind as a coaching staff.”
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Most have assumed that Murray didn’t sign with the Vikings to be a backup quarterback, but the club apparently insists that he will battle for the QB1 job. It’ll be Murray v. McCarthy in July and August.
1. Caleb Banks Tentatively Expected for Training Camp
O’Connell gave a Banks update last week: “Caleb is doing great. Got some more positive information here as he reported to Eagan in the last couple days, and very much looking forward to him establishing a great plan with our medical staff and the coaching staff.”
“On the coaching staff side, how can we push Caleb from an above-the-neck standpoint to be that much more comfortable when he does get healthy? He gets a great chance this spring and summer to get strong and build himself up.”
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Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart throws over Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks on Nov. 23, 2024, during second-half action at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. Banks entered the NFL Draft process as one of the SEC’s more intriguing defensive tackle prospects, drawing attention because of his size, athletic movement skills, and interior pass-rushing upside. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images.
Drafting Banks came with considerable injury risk, so this spring’s monitoring of his progress was inevitable.
O’Connell continued, “With Caleb, he doesn’t necessarily have to worry about the physical side of it right now, other than just getting healthy. So we can hopefully challenge him to learn multiple spots that coincide with his versatility to align in different impactful spots along the D-line.”
“I just think we’re happy with where he’s at, all things considered. We want to have our eyes on that end-of-July date so he can hopefully have a seamless transition into training camp.”
La Salle Lady Spikers’ Angel Canino, Amie Provido and Shevana Laput after winning the championship in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
During a courtesy call with University president Br. Bernie Oca, FSC, on Tuesday, Stars Angel Canino, Shevana Laput, Amie Provido and Lyka De Leon formally committed to exhaust their final playing year with the Lady Spikers.
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“Us four, we wish to continue this legacy and we want to stay for one more year,” Laput said, as quoted from a video uploaded by Archer’s Network.
After the championship-clinching win on Saturday over National University, no La Salle player stood in the middle during the school’s “Arrows Up” tradition, usually reserved for graduating players receiving their sendoff.
For Season 89, the Lady Spikers will still have Laput, who won the Finals MVP award, and Canino, who played a pivotal role in the title run en route to her third Best Outside Spiker plum.
Provido and De Leon will also continue to bolster the squad alongside rising stars Shane Reterta, Lilay Del Castillo and Eshana Nunag.
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Jynxzi’s first-ever League of Legends tournament turned into one of the biggest Twitch events of the year. The massive creator event aired on May 11, 2026, bringing together 40 streamers and content creators for a full day of matches, chaotic moments, and huge reactions from the community. By the end of the stream, Team xQc walked away as the winners after completely dominating the finals against Team Zoil.
The event was also a huge moment for Jynxzi himself. During the livestream, the Twitch star crossed 10 million followers on the platform and shattered his personal live viewership record with more than 400,000 concurrent viewers tuning in. The stream lasted for hours, but fans stayed locked in the entire time, especially during the finals where xQc’s squad took over the game in convincing fashion. After everything wrapped up, Jynxzi called it “the best stream” he has ever done and said he wants to host another tournament again someday.
Team xQc wins Jynxzi’s League of Legends tournament in dominant fashion
At around the eight-hour mark of the livestream, Team xQc faced Team Zoil in the grand finals. Team xQc included Félix “xQc” Lengyel, Kingsman, Ray, also known as “rayasianboy,” Sapnap, and AloisNL. On the other side, Team Zoil featured Zoil, Ludwig, ArrowCS, Pokelawls, and former pro player Sneaky.
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The final game ended up being extremely one-sided. Team xQc crushed Team Zoil with a 28-4 scoreline in just 27 minutes. xQc played Malphite in the top lane, while Kingsman stood out as one of the strongest players during the match while playing Samira as the ADC.
Jynxzi hits 10 million Twitch followers during the massive livestream
While the tournament itself was already huge, the stream became even bigger after Jynxzi noticed he had crossed 10 million followers on Twitch during the broadcast. The creator looked genuinely shocked while reacting live on stream and thanked viewers for supporting the event.
Jynxzi also revealed that the tournament broke his all-time viewership record by around 170,000 viewers. At one point, the stream reportedly crossed more than 400,000 live viewers, making it one of the biggest creator events on Twitch this year.
Meanwhile, fans are already asking Jynxzi to organize another creator tournament because of how successful the first one turned out.
Manchester United have been heavily linked with Atalanta defensive midfielder Ederson as they aim to reshape their midfield
Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi has denied Manchester United have made a formal approach for Ederson amid heavy transfer links with the Brazil international. The 26-year-old has impressed for the Serie A club this season making 40 appearances in all competitions, scoring three goals and providing two assists.
Ederson has operated alongside Atalanta captain Marten de Roon in the centre of a 3-4-2-1 system. On Sunday, he picked up the man of the match award as his team beat AC Milan 3-2 at the San Siro in a game where the midfielder scored the opener for his side. United are on the hunt for at least two central midfielders this summer.
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Casemiro’s will depart and Manuel Ugarte is expected to be offered to other clubs. Kobbie Mainoo signed a new five-year deal recently so any new addition must compliment the academy graduate. With Ederson’s contract expiring in 2027, he has attracted interest.
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Atletico Madrid were believed to have agreed personal terms with Ederson in January but were unable to strike an arrangement on his wages, opening the door for a possible United move.
This week, Percassi was asked whether Ederson had been approached to which he told Tuttomercatoweb: “We have no official offers, only interest from other teams.”
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He added: “I think it’s unlikely that teams will make a move before the end of the season. Interest in our players is normal, but we’ll evaluate them at the right time with great serenity and calm.”
MEN Sport has previously reported that United want to target Premier League proven players this summer. Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson is a key target for the Reds but is attracting strong interest from Manchester City. West Ham’s Matheus Fernandes, Brighton’s Carlos Baleba and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton are all on United’s watchlist as they look to strengthen.
May 11, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Coby Mayo (16) connects on a three-run home run during the seventh inning against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
The Baltimore Orioles want to make more out of the current three-game series after winning the opener against the visiting New York Yankees.
Maybe there will be more drama Tuesday night.
The Orioles won for just the fourth time in 12 games when Coby Mayo’s three-run homer in the seventh inning sparked a 3-2 victory on Monday. The blast completed a surprising turnaround, as Baltimore trailed 2-0 and didn’t have a hit until that inning.
New York took its fourth straight loss. The Yankees fell for the fifth time in six games since beginning May with a five-game winning streak that included a four-game wipeout of Baltimore.
Now the Orioles are feeling better.
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“It feels like I’ve been in that spot a lot over the last three seasons since I’ve been up here and haven’t come through much, as much as I wanted to,” Mayo said. “That was a spot where when I did come through, all that emotion came out and it just felt really good.”
The outcome provided the Orioles with a jolt of confidence. They were stymied by Ryan Weathers, but he exited after a single, a groundout and a walk in the seventh, and reliever Brent Headrick was taken deep by Mayo, the first batter he faced.
If the Yankees fall on Tuesday, they would match their longest losing streak of the season, a five-game skid from April 8-12.
“We’ve got to get some guys unlocked,” New York manager Aaron Boone said. “We’ve got a handful of guys that are scuffling. We’ve got to get a little bit more competitive up and down the lineup as we hit this little rough patch.”
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Will Warren (4-1, 3.46 ERA) will start for the Yankees on Tuesday. He held the Orioles to two runs, one earned, in 6 1/3 innings for a home victory on May 1, striking out nine and walking one. Pete Alonso tagged him for a solo homer. Warren’s only outing since then resulted in a loss to the Texas Rangers, when he allowed six runs in four innings on Wednesday.
The right-hander has struck out 53 and walked 11 in 41 2/3 innings this season.
Warren went 1-2 with 4.95 ERA in four matchups with Baltimore last year, giving up four home runs in those outings.
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The Orioles hadn’t announced their Tuesday pitching plans, but they are expected to have left-hander Trevor Rogers (2-3, 4.75 ERA) back from the injured list and available for a start any day now. Rogers hasn’t pitched in the majors since April 25. In four career outings vs. the Yankees, he is 1-1 with a 4.60 ERA.
Baltimore catcher Samuel Basallo was scratched from the lineup on Monday, when he was set to be the designated hitter, because of a sore left knee. A day earlier, he was involved in a collision at home plate but held onto the ball for an out against the Athletics.
The Orioles made a move involving the pitching staff on Monday, calling up left-hander Josh Walker from Triple-A Norfolk and optioning right-hander Trey Gibson to Norfolk.
New York slugger Aaron Judge has reached base against the Orioles in 27 consecutive games after hitting a sixth-inning double in the series opener.
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The Yankees didn’t have shortstop Jose Caballero, who is batting .259 with 13 stolen bases, in the starting lineup on Monday because of a finger injury sustained a day earlier in Milwaukee. The plan was to have him evaluated by a specialist Tuesday in New York, though he was used as a ninth-inning pinch runner and caught stealing to end the Monday game.
“He’s as tough as they come, but he had a little hard time when he went to throw (on Monday),” Boone said. “He’s been such a good performer for us here to start the year, both sides of the ball. He’s been a key part of our team to this point.”
Max Schuemann was New York’s shortstop in Caballero’s absence.
Belfast’s Lewis Crocker will defend his IBF world welterweight title against Australian Liam Paro in Brisbane on 24 June.
The contest will take place at the Pat Rafter Arena, with the date and venue having been confirmed on Wednesday.
Crocker hopes that a victory over Paro would help open the door to a unification bout with another belt-holder in the division.
The 29-year-old won the title with a split decision verdict over Paddy Donovan at Belfast’s Windsor Park in September and his team had hoped to stage the defence against mandatory challenger Paro in his home city.
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However, with no agreement reached between the parties, the matter was resolved by a purse bid with No Limit outbidding Crocker’s promoter Matchroom by $27,000 (£20,000).
Paul Heyman appeared on the latest edition of WWE RAW alongside Austin Theory, Bron Breakker, and Logan Paul of The Vision. He kicked off the show and was at ringside for their six-man tag team match against Joe Hendry and the Street Profits.
Heyman, unfortunately, watched his clients lose the match after interference from Seth Rollins. After the show, he uploaded a picture of the Empire State Building on his X/Twitter account, claiming that the building was lit up dark green in his honor, since he was wearing a suit of the same color on RAW.
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“Just landed back home a moment ago. The rumors are true. The Empire State Building is lit up dark green tonight in honor of my custom green suit on WWE RAW tonight. King of New York ( … and everywhere else)!” he wrote.
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It seems clear that Paul Heyman will have his hands full throughout the summer, as the feud between the two sides will continue following the tag team match on RAW.
Paul Heyman’s clients were booked in a title match for an upcoming WWE event
Angelo Dawkins rolled Austin Theory up for the pinfall during the six-man tag team match on RAW this past week. However, it wasn’t without shenanigans as Paul Heyman’s former client, Seth Rollins, interfered in the match, distracting Theory enough for Dawkins to get the victory for his side.
After pinning one-half of the World Tag Team Champions, the Street Profits will finally get a shot at the championship at an upcoming WWE special event.
Saturday Night’s Main Event XLIV is just two weeks away, and one of the first matches added to the card is a World Tag Team Championship match where Logan Paul and Austin Theory will defend their titles against Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins.
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The Street Profits have been featured regularly on RAW since their return, and have given Paul and Theory a tough time. Now, it remains to be seen whether they can end their title reign to send them on the back foot and gain a strong footing in the tag team division on RAW.
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