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California schools can reveal child’s transgender identity to parents

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:41:11 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. The Supreme Court has allowed California schools to tell parents if their children identify as transgender without waiting for the student's approval.

Granting an emergency appeal from a conservative legal group, the court order on March 2 blocks, for now, a state law that bans automatic parental notification requirements if students change their pronouns or g

Wild get strong debut from Michael McCarron, topple Golden Knights

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:19:13 GMT

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Filip Gustavsson made 29 saves and Michael McCarron had a goal and an assist in his Minnesota debut as the Wild beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Friday in Las Vegas.

Mats Zuccarello, Zach Bogosian and Vladimir Tarasenko also scored goals for Minnesota, which completed a three-game sweep of the regular-season series with the Golden Knights.

It was th

Blues slip past Sharks on Robert Thomas' OT goal

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:55:15 GMT

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Robert Thomas scored his second goal of the night in overtime, leading the visiting St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Friday.

Jimmy Snuggerud collected one goal and one assist and Dylan Holloway posted three assists for the Blues, who responded to seeing two key players traded away earlier in the day by winning a third straight game.

Reports: Ravens acquire DE Maxx Crosby from Raiders for 2 1st-round picks

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 03:25:13 GMT

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The Las Vegas Raiders are sending star defensive end Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round draft picks, according to multiple media reports on Friday.

That draft haul includes the No. 14 pick in April's NFL Draft -- giving Las Vegas two top-14 picks along with its own No. 1 overall selection -- and Baltimore's 2027 first-round pick.

The deal

Pens F Evgeni Malkin suspended 5 games for slash to the head

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 02:25:08 GMT

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Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin was suspended five games Friday night for slashing Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin in the head.

The NHL's Department of Player Safety announced the discipline after holding a hearing with Malkin earlier in the day. The hearing was conducted by phone, which meant that five games was the maximum suspension length the

Lightning, Maple Leafs seek to escape post-break ruts

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:55:13 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday night in a clash of teams who have struggled since the Olympic break and dabbled in the trade market on Friday.

The Maple Leafs were more active. They traded forward Bobby McMann to the Seattle Kraken at the trade deadline on Friday for a 2027 second-round draft pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick. McMann

Avalanche bring back F Nazem Kadri in swap with Flames

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:25:09 GMT

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Veteran center Nazem Kadri, a key member of the Colorado Avalanche's 2022 Stanley Cup lineup, rejoined the franchise Friday via a trade with the Calgary Flames.

The Flames received a pair of conditional draft picks -- a second-rounder in 2027 and a first-rounder in 2028 -- along with forward Victor Olofsson and the rights to unsigned prospect Max Curran.

Calg

Capitals land D Timothy Liljegren from Sharks

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:19:11 GMT

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The Washington Capitals acquired defenseman Timothy Liljegren from the San Jose Sharks on Friday in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

The draft pick originally belonged to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Liljegren, 26, has recorded 11 points (one goal, 10 assists) in 43 games this season with the Sharks. He is in the final season of a two-yea

Tyler Reddick seeks to make history in Phoenix

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:05:14 GMT

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In the current state of the NASCAR Cup Series with increased competition, what occurred in Austin last weekend was not supposed to happen.

And by that, we mean this: Tyler Reddick was surely not going to come to Texas' Circuit of the Americas and reel off his third straight victory to open 2026.

But, as they say, here we are.

Now staring at a potential fou

Reports: Raiders to release QB Geno Smith

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:55:14 GMT

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Geno Smith is expected to be released by the Raiders before the start of the league year on March 11, when the long-expected vacancy at quarterback in Las Vegas reportedly will become official.

The Raiders are projected to use the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, but at the NFL Scouting Combine last month, general manager John Spytek appe

Charles Oliveira not ruminating on first Max Holloway bout ahead of UFC 326

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:55:26 GMT

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LAS VEGAS -- More than a decade after they headlined a UFC Fight Night card in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira will once again square off in a UFC main event. This time around, it will be for the symbolic BMF belt at UFC 326 at T-Mobile Arena.

The first meeting between the pair in August 2015 ended just 1:39 into the bout, when Oliv

Red Wings add veteran F David Perron from Senators for draft pick

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:40:28 GMT

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The Ottawa Senators traded veteran forward David Perron to the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday in exchange for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Perron, 37, registered 10 goals and 25 points in 49 games for the Senators this season. He is in the final year of a two-year, $8 million contract.

Perron has played for seven teams over his 19-y

Golden Knights start homestand vs. Wild in key Western clash

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:25:18 GMT

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The Vegas Golden Knights play their first home game in over a month when they host the Minnesota Wild on Friday night in Las Vegas.

Vegas hasn't played at T-Mobile Arena since a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Feb. 5, the team's final game before the Olympic break. The Pacific Division leaders then returned to action with a five-game road trip that con

Ducks entertain Canadiens while on verge of Pacific Division lead

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:55:18 GMT

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The Anaheim Ducks have been one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2025-26 NHL season. The rebuilding California squad has spent most of the season in a playoff position and, at times, even held the top spot in the Pacific Division.

They could possibly regain that perch on Friday when they host the Montreal Canadiens.

The Ducks have been rolling since sn

Daniel Berger fires 63 to lead Arnold Palmer Invitational

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:55:07 GMT

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Daniel Berger poured in six of his nine birdies on the back nine on his way to a sterling 9-under-par 63 and a three-stroke lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Thursday in Orlando, Fla.

Berger finds himself comfortably ahead of Collin Morikawa and Sweden's Ludvig Aberg (6-under 66) after his bogey-free trip around Bay Hill Club and Lodge.

Berger hasn't

Report: Seahawks, LB Drake Thomas agree on 2-year deal worth up to $9 million

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:19:08 GMT

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The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks are bringing back starting linebacker Drake Thomas, who agreed to a two-year contract with a base of $8 million and incentives for another $1 million, NFL Network reported on Thursday.

A pending restricted free agent with the start of the new league year on March 11, Thomas, 26, became a first-year starter in his

Knights acquire F Nic Dowd, place F Mark Stone on IR

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:05:08 GMT

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The Vegas Golden Knights acquired center Nic Dowd from the Washington Capitals on Thursday in exchange for goaltender Jesper Vikman, a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and a second-round selection in 2029.

Vegas also placed captain Mark Stone (upper-body injury) on injured reserve Thursday after the forward exited Sunday's game at Pittsburgh following a check

Golden Knights acquire F Nic Dowd from Capitals

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:19:13 GMT

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Dowd, 35, has recorded 16 points (four goals, 12 assists) and 113 hits in 55 games this season. He is one season removed from posting career-high totals in

Texans OT Trent Brown agrees to one-year, $7M contract

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:05:06 GMT

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Offensive tackle Trent Brown and the Houston Texans agreed to a one-year contract extension worth up to $7 million.

Brown's agent Drew Rosenhaus announced the news on Thursday morning. It also comes on the heels of Houston agreeing to trade starting right tackle Tytus Howard to the Cleveland Browns and Juice Scruggs to the Detroit Lions in separate deals.

Brown

China's AI ecosystem leads global adoption, powers innovation drive

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:45:47 GMT

BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) -- The development of artificial intelligence (AI), one of the buzzwords at China's ongoing annual "two sessions," is accelerating in the country and shaping the global AI ecosystem.

Chinese tech firms' open-source large AI models rank first globally in downloads, significantly lowering the barriers to AI adoption, reducing usage costs and enhancing AI accessibility, said Minister of Ind

NHL roundup: Tomas Hertl, Knights rally past Wings for OT win

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:25:10 GMT

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Tomas Hertl scored a 4-on-3 power-play goal 2:11 into overtime as the visiting Vegas Golden Knights rallied from a two-goal third-period deficit to defeat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Wednesday.

Hertl took a pass from Mitch Marner at the bottom of the right circle and then buried a spinning wrist shot past goaltender Cam Talbot's blocker side and inside the far-le

U.S.-LAS VEGAS-CONSTRUCTION TRADE SHOW

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:15:49 GMT

(260305) -- LAS VEGAS, March 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Caterpillar booth at the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas, the United States, on March 4, 2026. Global construction equipment manufacturers are gathering in Las Vegas from Tuesday to Saturday for the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG, showcasing a broad shift toward artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous operations. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua)

Senators hungry for points against future-minded Flames

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:05:18 GMT

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As much as the Ottawa Senators are lamenting the lost point in their latest outing, they are well aware the need to move forward when they visit the Calgary Flames on Thursday.

The Senators arrive in Calgary on the heels of a 5-4 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday, a game that they led 4-2 going into the third period.

Wallowing in the disappointme

Ville Husso steller in net as Ducks score 5 unanswered goals to top Islanders

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:05:05 GMT

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Cutter Gauthier scored Anaheim's first two goals of a three-goal first-period flurry Wednesday night for the host Ducks, who cooled off the surging New York Islanders with a 5-1 win.

Beckett Sennecke scored late in the first while Ryan Poehling and Frank Vatrano added insurance goals in the third for the Ducks, who have won 13 of 16 (13-3-0) since a nine-game losing

Bruins hope to carry home success on road vs. Predators

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:40:38 GMT

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Less than 24 hours before the NHL trade deadline, the Boston Bruins take their playoff-chasing show on the road to close out the season series with the Nashville Predators on Thursday night.

Boston is on an 11-game home win streak, but treks to Nashville having won only two road games this calendar year and looking to break a five-game road skid (0-2-3). Tuesday'

Tomas Hertl's OT tally caps Knights' comeback against Red Wings

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:19:24 GMT

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Tomas Hertl scored a 4-on-3 power-play goal 2:11 into overtime as the visiting Vegas Golden Knights rallied from a two-goal third-period deficit to defeat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Wednesday.

Hertl took a pass from Mitch Marner at the bottom of the right circle and then buried a spinning wrist shot past goaltender Cam Talbot's blocker side and inside the far le

Surging Sabres have a chance to move atop division vs. Penguins

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:40:30 GMT

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Throw any type of game at the Buffalo Sabres and they won't be fazed.

Whether high-scoring or tight, leading or behind, they're comfortable in their game, which has helped them become one of the best teams in the NHL over the past three months.

With the top spot in the Atlantic Division in their sights, the Sabres aim to make it five straight wins when th

Global builders turn to AI at North America's largest construction expo

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:15:39 GMT

This year's event underscored how the industry is utilizing digital technology to address workforce shortages and improve job site safety.

LAS VEGAS, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Global construction equipment manufacturers are gathering in Las Vegas from Tuesday to Saturday for the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG, showcasing a broad shift toward artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous operations.

The large

Clemson adds Rich Bisaccia as special teams coordinator

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:19:06 GMT

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Former Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia has joined Clemson in the same role, the university announced Wednesday.

Bisaccia will take over for Will Gilchrist, who is now an assistant coach at Samford.

Bisaccia, however, is no stranger to the Tigers. He previously worked with the team's running backs an

Golden Knights acquire F Cole Smith from Predators

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:25:18 GMT

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The Vegas Golden Knights acquired forward Cole Smith in a trade Tuesday evening, sending defenseman Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick to Nashville in the deal.

Smith, 30, was pulled off the ice in the first period of Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets after a single three-second shift.

He's played his entire six-year NHL career with

Islanders aim for fast start in encounter vs. Ducks

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:19:06 GMT

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The New York Islanders understand they can't rely on mounting dramatic comeback wins all the time.

The Anaheim Ducks learned that the hard way on Tuesday night.

The Islanders will look to remain hot Wednesday night when they visit the Ducks in the final clash of the season between a pair of surprise playoff contenders.

The Islanders have been idle s

Red Wings chase complete effort in return home vs. Knights

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:25:10 GMT

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The Detroit Red Wings will play their first home game since the end of January when they host the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday.

The Red Wings, who are in the third place in a very tight Atlantic Division race, last played at Little Caesars Arena on Jan. 31 when they dropped a 5-0 decision to the Colorado Avalanche.

Detroit has pl

NHL roundup: Kirill Kaprizov sets Wild's all-time goal mark

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:19:14 GMT

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Kirill Kaprizov set the Wild's all-time goal-scoring record Tuesday night as Minnesota rolled to a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Saint Paul, Minn.

With his club comfortably ahead and the Lightning net empty, the 28-year-old Kaprizov tallied the history-making goal, his 220th, at 16:41 of the third period. He broke a tie with Marian Gaborik for the franc

Tage Thompson's 33rd goal of season pushes Sabres past Knights

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:40:31 GMT

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Tage Thompson scored his 33rd goal of the season and Alex Lyon made 27 saves as the Buffalo Sabres jumped out to a three-goal lead and then held on for their fourth straight victory, 3-2 over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night.

Thompson, honored before the game along with Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifin of the Golden Knights for winning a gold meda

Avalanche's dominant effort ends Ducks' 5-game win streak

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:05:15 GMT

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Parker Kelly scored twice, Cale Makar produced a goal and two assists and the visiting Colorado Avalanche beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 on Tuesday night.

Gabriel Landeskog and Martin Necas also scored and Brock Nelson and Jack Drury had two assists each for Colorado, which has won three straight. The Avalanche, with an NHL-best 91 points, stayed six points ahead of

Tage Thompson's 33rd goal of the season pushes Sabres past Golden Knights

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:19:10 GMT

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Tage Thompson scored his 33rd goal of the season and Alex Lyon made 27 saves as the Buffalo Sabres jumped out to a 3-0 lead and then held on for their fourth straight victory, 3-2, over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night.

Thompson, honored before the game along with Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifin of the Golden Knights for winning a gold medal with

Golden Knights sit F Mark Stone (arm) vs. Sabres

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:40:24 GMT

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The Vegas Golden Knights ruled out team captain Mark Stone for Tuesday's game against the host Buffalo Sables due to a left arm injury.

The winger was hit on the upper left arm with a stick during a neutral zone check by Penguins defenseman Kris Letang late in the first period of Pittsburgh's 5-0 home win on Sunday.

'We'll keep him as day-to-day,' Vegas coach B

Hot teams clash as Ducks test recent form vs. Avalanche

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:40:34 GMT

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The Olympic break didn't slow down the surging Anaheim Ducks, and they will try to continue their push to the top of the Pacific Division when they host the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.

Anaheim has won five in a row, including coach Joel Quenneville's 1,000th career victory, and is a point behind Vegas in the Pacific. The Ducks have played one fewer game th

Blue Jackets, following OT escape, eye smoother effort vs. Predators

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:05:09 GMT

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After nearly experiencing an epic collapse, the Columbus Blue Jackets will try for their second win in as many days when they host the Nashville Predators on Tuesday.

The Blue Jackets won seven in a row and 11 of 12 before losing 4-2 at Boston on Thursday and falling 4-3 in overtime against the visiting New York Islanders on Saturday.

Columbus led 4-0 through t

Barnstorming Sabres finally back home to take on Golden Knights

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:05:06 GMT

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After resuming the NHL season with an impressive sweep of a three-game road trip, the Buffalo Sabres return for their first home game in almost a month when they host the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday.

The Sabres, second in the Atlantic Division four points behind the Tampa Bay Lightning, last played at home on Feb. 5 when they dropped a

Vastly improved Penguins, Bruins clash in first of two this week

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:40:28 GMT

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As February has turned to March, a big week across the NHL is underway.

The trade deadline is now just days away, but the Boston Bruins look to keep controlling their own destiny in a heated playoff race. Thus, a Tuesday night win against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins is next on the agenda.

Despite taking a 3-1 Saturday loss at the Philadelphia Flyers in th

Floyd Mayweather sets June exhibition as Manny Pacquiao warmup

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:55:10 GMT

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Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather will face kickboxer Mike Zambidis in a June exhibition in Athens, Greece, before he comes out of retirement later this year.

Mayweather announced the news Monday on Instagram. The bout will serve as a warmup before the undefeated 49-year-old has a rematch with Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on Sept. 19.

'2026 is already shaping u

Ravens Make Blockbuster Trade for Maxx Crosby

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 03:04:55 GMT

Ryan Mink

The Ravens are taking a massive swing, reportedly trading two first-round picks to the Las Vegas Raiders for star defensive end Maxx Crosby.

Crosby, 28, is one of the best players in the NFL and instantly gives the Ravens another marquee difference-maker on defense.

A five-time Pro Bowler, Crosby has logged 69.5 sacks over the past seven seasons. He plays with a Ravens-like edge and physical

Raiders release G Alex Cappa

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:17:23 GMT

Raiders.com Staff

The Las Vegas Raiders have released guard Alex Cappa, the team announced Friday.

Cappa signed with the Raiders in 2025 after spending three seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. He was originally a third-round pick (94th overall) by Tampa Bay in 2018 and spent his first four seasons with the Buccaneers.

In Cappa's lone season with the Raiders, he played in 17 games with eight starts a

Six Free Agents at Six Positions Who Could Fit with Bucs

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Though the Bucs may not be big spenders in free agency this year, there are some players likely to hit the market who could fit obvious roster needsWe've picked a half-dozen of them to highlight, all at positions of need

Scott Smith

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have executed two of the most successful veteran quarterback additions of the 2020s in Tom Brady and Baker Mayfield. There have been a couple of other n

5 upcoming free agents who could be fits for the Raiders

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:44:00 GMT

Levi Edwards

The NFL's new league year kicks off on March 11, which will also usher in the free agency period.

This could be a big offseason for the Las Vegas Raiders, heading into the offseason with over$87 millionprojected in cap space. And with24 pending free agents,it's safe to say the front office will be exploring all options in constructing their 2026 roster.

Considering team needs and ties to

Buccaneers.com 2026 Mock Draft 4.0

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

With NFL Scouting Combine results informing the exercise, several players made big moves up the board in our latest mock draft, while the Buccaneers land edge rush help at pick 15

Scott Smith

We started our mock draft season three weeks ago, and that was late to the game compared to some outlets, but it always feel like the completion of the Scouting Combine is when the exercise starts to feel more focused.

Building a Perfect Quarterback from the 2026 NFL Draft Class

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Yahoo Sports Analyst Nate Tice Sees Value, Just Not in the First Round

Jack Bell

It often takes a former college quarterback, the son of a former NFL tight end and head coach in the league, to have a unique perspective that eludes other experts as they plumb the depths of the coming NFL Draft.

There's been much chatter surrounding the Jets and the quarterback position -- be it guys currently on the ro

Raiders Mailbag: Combine clues and exploring a two-QB draft scenario

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:09:03 GMT

Levi Edwards

Bleu Derry asks:

"Aside from Mendoza, who else did the Raiders meet with at Combine?"

While this isn't a full list of all of the formal interviews conducted, the following players confirmed in their podium interviews that they met with the Raiders at the NFL Combine:

Max Bredeson, RB, Michigan
Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

Offense First in the Draft Again | S.S. Mailbag

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:34:00 GMT

In our latest mailbag, Bucs fans have questions that cover free agency, the draft, the Bucs' secondary, David Walker's status, contract restructuring and more

Scott Smith

I was forwarded a lot of good questions for this mailbag and I'm going to try to get to a few more than usual. Therefore I'm going to keep the intro brief this time around.

I did get a handful of questions about the NFL Scouting Comb

Raiders 2026 Mock Draft Tracker 4.0

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Raiders.com Staff

Each week leading up to the NFL Draft, Raiders.com will compile the latest mock drafts from top analysts and take a look at who they're predicting the Silver and Black will select with the No. 1 overall pick.

See what the experts are predicting with the 2026 Combine now wrapped.

Jordan Reid, ESPN

Round 1 Pick:Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana

Round

Seahawks-Gegner der Saison 2026 stehen fest

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:21:30 GMT

Auf diese Top-Mannschaften treffen die Seattle Seahawks nach dem Super Bowl in der kommenden Spielzeit.
Mit dem berzeugenden Super-Bowl-Sieg gegen die New England Patriots ist die Saison 2025/2026 abgeschlossen. Whrend die Feierlichkeiten in der Stadt weiterhin andauern, ist das Team bereits in der Planung zur kommenden Saison. Dort wartet erneut ein Kracher-Matchup mit Super-Bowl-Vergangenheit.
Was der Erf

Seahawks 2026 Free Agency Primer

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:11:42 GMT

With the new league year approaching, heres a breakdown of the Seahawks players set to become free agents when the new league year begins on March 11.
John Boyle
The Seahawks won Super Bowl LX last month to cap a dominant season, and as much as everyone involved deserves a chance to celebrate that success, the NFL calendar dictates that there is work to be done.
The NFL's new league year kicks off at

2026 Offseason: A Look at Jaguars' Wide Receivers

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:39:02 GMT

byJohn Oehser&Bucky Brooks
JACKSONVILLESenior writer John Oehser and Jaguars analyst Bucky Brooks examine the Jaguars' wide receiver position in this position-by-position look at the '26 offseason:
Position:Wide receiver.
Position coach:Edgar Bennett.
2025 starters:Brian Thomas Jr.(14),Parker Washington(7),Jakobi Meyers(7),D

China Focus: China's AI ecosystem leads global adoption, powers innovation drive

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:46:21 GMT

BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) -- The development of artificial intelligence (AI), one of the buzzwords at China's ongoing annual "two sessions," is accelerating in the country and shaping the global AI ecosystem.
Chinese tech firms' open-source large AI models rank first globally in downloads, significantly lowering the barriers to AI adoption, reducing usage costs and enhancing AI accessibility, said Minister of In

Roundup: Global builders turn to AI at North America's largest construction expo

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:15:36 GMT

LAS VEGAS, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Global construction equipment manufacturers are gathering in Las Vegas from Tuesday to Saturday for the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG, showcasing a broad shift toward artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous operations.
The largest construction trade show in North America, held every three years, represents asphalt, aggregates, concrete, earthmoving, lifting, mining, utilities and more.

Unlicensed sports betting in Nevada

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:10:47 GMT

Read the ruling against Polymarket here and against Kalshi here.

Read about the Trump administration's friendliness toward prediction market firms

Metrohm USA announces grand opening of new, innovation-focused Houston facility

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:33:27 GMT
Metrohm USA announces grand opening of new, innovation-focused Houston facility

Veritone and LeoSight to provide next-generation of real-time, AI-powered public safety

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:33:06 GMT
Veritone and LeoSight to provide next-generation of real-time, AI-powered public safety

Traka launches Touch Core key cabinet, expanding access to professional-grade key management

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:32:58 GMT
Traka launches Touch Core key cabinet, expanding access to professional-grade key management

DEA, Houston Police discover 200 pounds of methamphetamines wound up in spools of rope

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:32:09 GMT
DEA, Houston Police discover 200 pounds of methamphetamines wound up in spools of rope

Bloodhounds remain vital tool as North Dakota Highway Patrol expands search and rescue team

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:31:32 GMT
Bloodhounds remain vital tool as North Dakota Highway Patrol expands search and rescue team

Man faces charges of attempted murder in Florida, sexual assault in Colorado

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:03:13 GMT
Man faces charges of attempted murder in Florida, sexual assault in Colorado

Officer shoots, injures car theft suspect in Denver-area hospital

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:03:06 GMT
Officer shoots, injures car theft suspect in Denver-area hospital

1 injured after truck strikes plane at DIA, disrupting flight

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:02:51 GMT
1 injured after truck strikes plane at DIA, disrupting flight

Colorado road conditions- Snow, crashes close roads across Front Range, mountains

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:02:42 GMT
Colorado road conditions- Snow, crashes close roads across Front Range, mountains

Cleveland Police overtime costs reach $27M as staffing shortage continues

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:07:03 GMT
Cleveland Police overtime costs reach $27M as staffing shortage continues

Video- Cincinnati Police cruiser caught on fleeing suspect's trailer during pursuit

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:02:03 GMT
Video- Cincinnati Police cruiser caught on fleeing suspect's trailer during pursuit

Activist avoids prison sentence after confrontation with federal agent

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:32:47 GMT
Activist avoids prison sentence after confrontation with federal agent

Body camera video of Austin entertainment district mass shooting

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:03:05 GMT
Body camera video of Austin entertainment district mass shooting

Trump replaces DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, taps Sen. Markwayne Mullin

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:02:26 GMT
Trump replaces DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, taps Sen. Markwayne Mullin

Bodycam video shows man fleeing Springfield Township police in semi-truck

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:02:12 GMT
Bodycam video shows man fleeing Springfield Township police in semi-truck

Eastbound I-70 reopens Aurora after Denver police chase

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:03:40 GMT
Eastbound I-70 reopens Aurora after Denver police chase

Squeezing Medicare Advantage won't fix health care inflation

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:32:09 GMT
Squeezing Medicare Advantage won't fix health care inflation

Ex-chairman of Walt Disney buys $5M Tribeca condo

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 02:32:03 GMT
Ex-chairman of Walt Disney buys $5M Tribeca condo

$3m derelict property now technology-led laundromat

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:41:55 GMT
$3m derelict property now technology-led laundromat

GB Chamber chief says arbitration changes little

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:41:53 GMT
GB Chamber chief says arbitration changes little

PwC executive spots chance to strengthen cyber security

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:41:44 GMT
PwC executive spots chance to strengthen cyber security

AG- GBPA arbitration verdict solves Port utilities regulation

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:39:42 GMT
AG- GBPA arbitration verdict solves Port utilities regulation

Govts $357m GBPA owner change bid suffers setback

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:39:26 GMT
Govts $357m GBPA owner change bid suffers setback

GBPAs $1bn damages claim rejection good news for taxpayers

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:39:09 GMT
GBPAs $1bn damages claim rejection good news for taxpayers

Yntegra cut dredging by 75% over Govts $25m carbon losses

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:33:42 GMT
Yntegra cut dredging by 75% over Govts $25m carbon losses

GBPA claim Govt frustrated $10bn investment dismissed

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:33:24 GMT
GBPA claim Govt frustrated $10bn investment dismissed

Bridgeport man sentenced to 7 years in prison for attempted abductions of high school girls

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:40:34 GMT
Bridgeport man sentenced to 7 years in prison for attempted abductions of high school girls

UNM falls short against Colorado State on Senior Night

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:33:57 GMT
UNM falls short against Colorado State on Senior Night