Top Sports Headlines – April 24, 2026

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

Here's our NFL Nation reporters' look at the biggest questions for each Round 1 pick and how every player fits with his new team.

Here's our NFL Nation reporters' look at the biggest questions for each Round 1 pick and how every player fits with his new team.

We're following every trade made during the NFL draft, from Round 1 all the way through the end of Round 7.

We're grading the most impactful trades of the 2026 NFL draft, including two Dallas Cowboys trades.

The 2026 NFL draft picks can be compared by any number of statistical categories. Here are some of the more subjective superlatives from the event.

The New York Giants addressed both sides of the ball Thursday in the first round of the NFL draft, selecting Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the fifth pick and then taking Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa at No. 10.

The Cardinals selected former Notre Dame star Jeremiyah Love with the third pick in the NFL draft, making him the highest-drafted RB since Saquon Barkley went No. 2 in 2018.

With the 21st pick, the Steelers drafted offensive tackle Max Iheanachor from Arizona State.

Chiefs assistant coach Dave Merritt was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery after allegedly causing bodily harm to a daughter.

Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is signing his franchise tender Thursday, a day after the team said it would not be negotiating a long-term contract with him this year, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Cardinals selected former Notre Dame star Jeremiyah Love with the third pick in the NFL draft, making him the highest-drafted RB since Saquon Barkley went No. 2 in 2018.

With the 21st pick, the Steelers drafted offensive tackle Max Iheanachor from Arizona State.

The Falcons' James Pearce Jr. has agreed to enter an intervention program, allowing him to avoid trial on felony charges stemming from an alleged incident with WNBA player Rickea Jackson.

Here's our NFL Nation reporters' look at the biggest questions for each Round 1 pick and how every player fits with his new team.

Here's our NFL Nation reporters' look at the biggest questions for each Round 1 pick and how every player fits with his new team.

Mike Vrabel said he is confident that the Patriots will have a successful draft during his absence Saturday, when he will start seeking counseling after multiple media outlets posted photos of the coach with former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.

After taking Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at No. 11 thanks to a trade with the Dolphins, the Cowboys selected UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd overall pick after moving down from No. 20 following a trade with the Eagles.

The Chiefs moved up in the NFL draft Thursday night, acquiring the No. 6 pick from the Browns and using it to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane. Cleveland took Spencer Fano at No. 9.

The Raiders made it official Thursday night at the NFL draft, taking former Indiana star QB Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick.

The Jets selected three players in the first round Thursday night -- DE David Bailey at No. 2, TE Kenyon Sadiq at 16 and WR Omar Cooper Jr. at No. 30.

The stars stepped out in their best suits ahead of hearing their names called in the 2026 NFL draft.

While the Rams selected quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, coach Matthew Stafford made it clear: "This is Matthew's team."

The New York Giants addressed both sides of the ball Thursday in the first round of the NFL draft, selecting Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the fifth pick and then taking Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa at No. 10.

The Eagles made a trade with the division rival Cowboys on Thursday night, selecting USC wide receiver Makai Lemon with the No. 20 pick.