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Uar Bernard: the ‘rarest physical specimen’ who exposes the NFL’s scouting flaws

The Philadelphia Eagles selected the Nigerian defensive lineman before he had even played a down of football. More teams should take risks on global talentUar Bernard has become a source of borderline indecent fascination in the NFL – the kind of prospect who underscores how athletes are identified…

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Cardinals ‘heartbroken’ after former defensive end Josh Mauro dies at age of 35

Player also had stints with Raiders and GiantsAdrian Wilson pays tribute to player’s work rateFormer Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants defensive end Josh Mauro has died at the age of 35.Mauro’s father, Greg, confirmed the news in a post on Facebook. Continue reading...

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NFL draft 2026 winners and losers: Eagles’ aces, Rams’ damage control and a missing coach

It can take years to properly evaluate if a prospect works out. But here are a few early takes on the ups and downs from this year’s selection processGrading a draft immediately after it happens is an interesting concept – a bit like giving out marks for a meal in a restaurant right after you order…

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NFL draft 2026 day three: Jermod McCoy to Raiders, Jets trade up for Cade Klubnik

McCoy falls to Raiders at No 101 amid knee concernsThin QB class sees just 10 taken across seven roundsEagles take raw prospect Bernard via IPP pathwayThe third and final day of the 2026 NFL draft began with a name many thought would go in the first round.Instead, Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy …

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NFL draft 2026: Eagles trade for Greenard as edge rusher lands $100m deal

Minnesota add extra third-round picks in dealEagles sign edge rusher to $100m extensionMove signals Vikings’ long-term roster resetOnce considered a potential top pick, Carson Beck became the first player selected in the third round of the NFL draft as a busy second night featured a flurry of defen…

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NFL draft 2026 takeaways: Rams reach, Cowboys retool and Jets add juice

The win-now Rams shocked by picking a QB and the Cowboys addressed their disastrous defense as a faster-paced first round reshaped the NFL draft’s opening nightThe Rams delivered the biggest shock of the night, sticking at pick No 13 and selecting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. It was a stunner th…

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Sports quiz of the week: title races, snooker drama and marathon records

Have you followed the big stories in football, snooker, cricket, NFL, athletics, rugby league and golf? Continue reading...

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NFL draft 2026: Mendoza goes No 1 as Rams surprise with move for QB Ty Simpson at No 13

Pick-by-pick: all the selections from the first roundTwo quarterbacks go in Thursday’s first roundThe story of the first round of the 2026 NFL draft surrounded a quarterback but it wasn’t No 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza.As expected, the Las Vegas Raiders selected Mendoza with the first pick on T…

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NFL draft 2026: Rams make shock pick of QB Ty Simpson at No 13 as Mendoza goes No 1 – as it happened

Fernando Mendoza: LinkedIn Lunatic and endearing goofballRams select likely successor to Matthew StaffordCardinals pick running back Jeremiyah Love at No 3Here comes the NFL Commish!Roger Goodell walks on and eggs on the boos in Pittsburgh - what a good sport! He’s flanked by TJ Wa…

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Patriots back coach Vrabel’s ‘leadership’ as new photos with NFL reporter Russini emerge

Coach to attend counseling in wake of recent eventsNFL previously said it will not investigate matterThe New England Patriots have given their backing to Mike Vrabel as new photos of their head coach and NFL reporter Dianna Russini emerged on Thursday.Russini resigned from her post at the Athletic …

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NFL 2026 draft predictions: the stars, the needs and the lower-round gems

Our writers take a look at the best prospects coming out of college, and which teams need to nail their picks over the coming daysArvell Reese, LB/Edge, Ohio State. He is one of the best pure linebacker prospects in a generation, and he has the athletic traits to become a …

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Patriots’ Mike Vrabel says he will seek counseling and miss part of NFL draft

Vrabel to miss time after photo scandalCoach says counseling will help him be ‘best version’NFL not investigating after resort images emergeNew England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will not be with the team for day three of the NFL draft on Saturday, following the publicatio…

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‘Take in the moments or they just pass you by‘: Aden Durde, the first British coach to win a Super Bowl

The Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator is preparing for the NFL draft later this week. On a recent trip home to London, he reflected on his extraordinary journeyA middle-aged man pulls down his baseball cap, walks across Leicester Square and heads to Greggs for lunch before taking the Piccadill…

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Fernando Mendoza: LinkedIn lunatic, endearing goofball and a symbol of the NFL’s future

The Indiana quarterback will almost certainly be the No 1 overall pick in this week’s draft. He is also a sign of what’s to come for the leagueEver since the NCAA changed its rules in 2021 to allow student athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness, institutional money has been circling…

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Patriots coach Vrabel has had ‘difficult’ conversations after publication of Russini photos

Story has led to resignation of NFL reporterVrabel says he is focused on this week’s draftNew England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has said he has had “difficult” conversations after photographs of him and NFL reporter Dianna Russini were made public earlier this month.Russini resigned from her …

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NFL draft questions: what should the Jets do at No 2, is Love worth it and will the Cowboys trade up?

Fernando Mendoza is a lock to go No 1, but what happens after is less certain. From a difference-making running back to a polarizing QB, we look at the biggest questions entering draft nightThe draft begins with the second pick this year. We know Fernando Mendoza will be the Las Vegas Raiders’ sele…

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Bengals land Dexter Lawrence from Giants for No 10 pick in draft-week splash

Lawrence dealt in blockbuster draft-week tradeGiants now hold the fifth and 10th picks overallTrade follows tackle’s push for a new contractThe Cincinnati Bengals acquired three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the 10th overall pick in next week’s NFL draf…

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NFL will not investigate Mike Vrabel’s behavior amid Dianna Russini fallout

NFL says no probe into Vrabel over resort photosPatriots silent on whether team will launch reviewRussini resigned from job after images surfacedThe NFL is not investigating Mike Vrabel’s behavior after published photos of the New England Patriots coach and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini a…

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NFL reporter rescues man from car hours after resigning amid investigation

Dianna Russini, who was photographed with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, climbed on to Jeep to pull out man and dogA day after resigning from the Athletic amid an internal investigation into photos of her and the New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, the NFL reporter Dianna Russini rescued an older …

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The Dianna Russini fallout is less about scandal than who carries blame in the NFL | Melissa Jacobs

Rumors about the reporter and New England head coach Mike Vrabel flew all week. The conclusion to the saga was all too predictableDianna Russini, one of the NFL’s most high-profile reporters, is photographed holding hands with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel at a fancy resort in Sedona,…