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Top Sports Headlines – April 25, 2026
Curated from 62 sources across 4 leagues in the last 24 hours.
Last updated Apr 25, 2026 • 2:31 AM UTC
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Chiefs: 'Top-5 guy' in CB Delane worth trade up
The Chiefs moved up in the NFL draft, acquiring the No. 6 pick from the Browns and using it to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane. Cleveland took Spencer Fano at No. 9.
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Ravens set as Cowboys' opponent in '26 Rio game
The Ravens on Friday were named the Cowboys' opponent for the first NFL game in Rio de Janeiro on Sept. 27.
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Jets pick 3 players from CFP teams in 1st round
The Jets selected three players in the first round: defensive end David Bailey at No. 2, tight end Kenyon Sadiq at 16 and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. at No. 30.
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Vrabel: Confident in Pats during draft absence
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.
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Mendoza: Have 'huge responsibility' with Raiders
Fernando Mendoza said "it's a huge responsibility" to be the face of a franchise with a proud history like the Raiders.
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Vikings pick DT Banks at 18 despite foot injury
The Vikings made one of the boldest and riskiest selections in the first round of the NFL draft, choosing Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks at No. 18.
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Giants thrilled with picks: 'Couldn't do any better'
The Giants addressed both sides of the ball in the first round of the NFL draft, selecting Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the fifth pick and Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa at No. 10.
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Amid Brown buzz, Eagles trade up for WR Lemon
The Eagles made a trade with the division rival Cowboys and selected USC wide receiver Makai Lemon with the No. 20 pick.
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Sources: Niners trade LB Winters to Cowboys
The Cowboys acquired LB Dee Winters from the 49ers for pick No. 152 in the fifth round of the NFL draft, according to sources.
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Cards draft Beck, add ex-Canes star to QB room
The Cardinals drafted Carson Beck with the 65th pick, muddying an already cloudy QB situation.
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Packers, Reed agree to 3-year, $50M extension
The Packers and receiver Jayden Reed have agreed to a three-year, $50 million contract extension that includes $20 million in guaranteed money.
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📸 Drafted in drip: Best outfits from the NFL draft
The stars stepped out in their best suits ahead of hearing their names called in the 2026 NFL draft.
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Motivated by snub, McDonald drafted by Texans
New Texans rookie defensive tackle Kayden McDonald believes he's the best player in the 2026 draft and will use falling to the second round as motivation.
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Still waiting on Rodgers, Steelers draft QB Allar
The Steelers added to the QB position Friday night, selecting former Penn State star Drew Allar in the third round of the NFL draft.
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Greenard traded to Eagles, gets new $100M deal
The Eagles acquired Jonathan Greenard in a trade with the Vikings and agreed to a lucrative new deal with the star linebacker.
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Snead touts McVay 'lockstep' after tense presser
Rams general manager Les Snead said Friday that he and coach Sean McVay are "in lockstep" on decisions they make in the draft.
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Falcons draft Terrell, unite CB with star brother
The Falcons selected Avieon Terrell with the No. 48 pick of the NFL draft, uniting the Clemson CB with his older brother A.J.
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East playoff takeaways: Boston takes 2-1 lead with win in Philadelphia
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
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👀 NFL draft trade grades: Assessing Round 1
We're grading the most impactful trades of the 2026 NFL draft, including three deals by the Bills.
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Sources: Niners trade LB Winters to Cowboys
The Cowboys acquired LB Dee Winters from the 49ers for pick No. 152 in the fifth round of the NFL draft, according to sources.
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Mendoza: Have 'huge responsibility' with Raiders
Fernando Mendoza said "it's a huge responsibility" to be the face of a franchise with a proud history like the Raiders.
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Alexander-Walker named Most Improved Player
Nickeil Alexander-Walker was named this season's Most Improved Player on Friday, marking the second straight Atlanta Hawks player to win the award.
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Greenard traded to Eagles, gets new $100M deal
The Eagles acquired Jonathan Greenard in a trade with the Vikings and agreed to a lucrative new deal with the star linebacker.
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Snead touts McVay 'lockstep' after tense presser
Rams general manager Les Snead said Friday that he and coach Sean McVay are "in lockstep" on decisions they make in the draft.
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Cards draft Beck, add ex-Canes star to QB room
The Cardinals drafted Carson Beck with the 65th pick, muddying an already cloudy QB situation.