NFL Draft rumors on Cowboys trade scenarios, Steelers intel, Jeremiyah Love’s ‘floor,’ and more We are heading into the home stretch ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.And the rumors are heating up.In today’s installment of the rumor roundup we are looking at the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Dallas Cowboys, Jeremiyah Love, Carnell Tate, and much more.NFL Draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah held his annual pre-draft conference all on Tuesday, and offered several tasty nuggets for assembled media members.One of those is that the Pittsburgh Steelers might be thinking wide receiver first round, even after adding Michael Pittman Jr. this offseason to pair with DK Metcalf. A potential target for Pittsburgh in the first round?“That would give them three giants out there,” Jeremiah said.If the Steelers forgo a WR in the first round, Alabama’s. Germie Bernard, Georgia State’s Ted Hurst, and Mississippi’s De’Zhaun Stribling are other options for the Steelers.Washington the floor for Jeremiyah Love?The Tennessee Titans have become a popular landing spot for Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love in mock drafts.But if Love somehow slides past Tennessee at No. 4, do not expect him to slide too far.Speaking on Get Up Tuesday morning, NFL Insider Adam Schefter identified the Washington Commanders at No. 7 as the likely floor for Love in the first round:“Feels like the floor, the floor is #7 and the Washington Commanders … Washington makes the most sense. Washington is sitting there waiting to see whether one of these other teams makes the plunge on a RB.”The complicating factor might be the fact that Washington enters the 2026 NFL Draft with just six selections, and following their pick at No. 7 they are not on the clock again until pick No. 71, the seventh pick of the third round. The Commanders are one of the teams discussed as a trade-down candidate, to add additional draft capital between those two selections.But if Love is available, additional draft capital might have to wait.Has Carnell Tate sealed his Browns fate?In mock drafts, sending Carnell Tate to the Cleveland Browns at No. 6 is a somewhat popular selection. The Browns are expected to come away with both a wide receiver and an offensive tackle in the first round, and keeping an Ohio State product in Ohio certainly makes a lot of sense.But has Tate already sealed a non-Browns fate?As noted by our own Jared Mueller at Dawgs by Nature, Tate did not complete a full testing profile during the pre-draft process, opting just to run the 40-yard dash. And while that came in at 4.53 seconds, that incomplete athletic profile could be enough for Cleveland to pass on Tate.As they apparently did with Tetairoa McMillan a year ago:That could open the door for Cleveland to address offensive tackle at No. 6 — if they stay in that spot — and then WR later in the first round.Cowboys trying to jump the Giants?The past few weeks have seen significant chatter that the Dallas Cowboys are one of the few teams looking to trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft, with the team linked to a potential move to No. 6 in a deal with the Cleveland Browns. That would get the Cowboys ahead of one of their long-time rivals, the Washington Commanders at No. 7.But is Jerry Jones trying to get ahead of a different NFC East rival, the New York Giants at No. 5?NFL Insider Jordan Schultz — who has already made the case that several trades could happen when the draft begins — wrote on Tuesday that there is a growing belief that the Cowboys are moving up to target a player the Giants also have their eyes on:There’s a belief among teams at the top of the draft that the #Cowboys, who have picks at #12 and #20, are a team to watch in trade-up scenarios, according to multiple league sources. Several teams have said they believe Dallas is targeting a player the Giants also covet, and getting ahead of them would be ideal if the price makes sense.As for who that might be?The Giants have been linked with Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles at No. 5, even since his command performance at the Combine.But the Cowboys also have a pressing need at linebacker …Ty Simpson remains a flash point as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches. This discussion kicked into gear when ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky made the case that the Alabama quarterback was QB1 in his eyes, and has continued to simmer in the days leading up to the draft.With the New York Jets holding a pair of picks in the first round — No. 2 and No. 16 — they are considered one potential landing spot for the Alabama passer. But during his pre-draft conference call, Daniel Jeremiah poured some cold water on that idea:As far as what the Jets might do, Jeremiah joined the chorus of insiders who believe New York will opt for Texas Tech pass rusher David Bailey with that second pick. While Arvell Reese was an early favorite for the Jets at No. 2, Jeremiah believes there is “less projection” with Bailey, who has always played on the edge in college while Reese has seen time at both off-ball linebacker, and on the edge:However, Steelers might notWe head back to Pittsburgh for our next snippet.Could the Steelers address their quarterback room in this draft, perhaps with a trade back into the first round?Pittsburgh enters the 2026 NFL Draft with 12 selections, the most of any team. And that trove of draft capital could make the Steelers one of the teams willing to trade back into the first round … perhaps for Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson.“I’ve heard they do like Ty Simpson,” Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports said to Andrew Fillipponi and Chris Mueller on 93.7 The Fan on Tuesday. “I would not be surprised if they package some of those Day 2 picks to get back up into the first round to get Ty (Simpson) at the bottom of round one if he’s still there.”The Steelers currently have a pick in the second round (No. 53) and three picks in the third round (No. 76, No. 85, and No. 99). Pittsburgh also has a pair of fourth-round selections at No. 121 and No. 135.If the Steelers wanted to get back into the first round — using the Seattle Seahawks at No. 32 as a reference point — then, according to this Draft Trade Value Chart, their picks at 53, 85, and 121 could be enough.Todd McShay predicts several tradesTodd McShay’s latest mock draft is filled with several surprises.Including a bevy of trades in the first round.The NFL analyst has the New Orleans Saints moving up in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals to get to No. 3 for Arvell Reese, the Cowboys coming up to No. 6 in a deal with the Cleveland Browns for Sonny Styles, the Jets coming up to No. 7 from No. 16 in a deal with the Washington Commanders for Carnell Tate, the Chicago Bears moving up a few spots in a deal with the Los Angeles Chargers to draft safety Dillon Thieneman at No. 22 and the Cardinals moving back into the first round to select Ty Simpson at No. 30.McShay’s latest mock is worth a full look, but if this is what we can expect in the first round, buckle up. #NFL #Draft #rumors #Cowboys #trade #scenarios #Steelers #intel #Jeremiyah #Loves #floor

NFL Draft rumors on Cowboys trade scenarios, Steelers intel, Jeremiyah Love’s ‘floor,’ and more
We are heading into the home stretch ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
And the rumors are heating up.
In today’s installment of the rumor roundup we are looking at the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Dallas Cowboys, Jeremiyah Love, Carnell Tate, and much more.
NFL Draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah held his annual pre-draft conference all on Tuesday, and offered several tasty nuggets for assembled media members.
One of those is that the Pittsburgh Steelers might be thinking wide receiver first round, even after adding Michael Pittman Jr. this offseason to pair with DK Metcalf. A potential target for Pittsburgh in the first round?
“That would give them three giants out there,” Jeremiah said.
If the Steelers forgo a WR in the first round, Alabama’s. Germie Bernard, Georgia State’s Ted Hurst, and Mississippi’s De’Zhaun Stribling are other options for the Steelers.
Washington the floor for Jeremiyah Love?
The Tennessee Titans have become a popular landing spot for Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love in mock drafts.
But if Love somehow slides past Tennessee at No. 4, do not expect him to slide too far.
Speaking on Get Up Tuesday morning, NFL Insider Adam Schefter identified the Washington Commanders at No. 7 as the likely floor for Love in the first round:
“Feels like the floor, the floor is #7 and the Washington Commanders … Washington makes the most sense. Washington is sitting there waiting to see whether one of these other teams makes the plunge on a RB.”
The complicating factor might be the fact that Washington enters the 2026 NFL Draft with just six selections, and following their pick at No. 7 they are not on the clock again until pick No. 71, the seventh pick of the third round. The Commanders are one of the teams discussed as a trade-down candidate, to add additional draft capital between those two selections.
But if Love is available, additional draft capital might have to wait.
Has Carnell Tate sealed his Browns fate?
In mock drafts, sending Carnell Tate to the Cleveland Browns at No. 6 is a somewhat popular selection. The Browns are expected to come away with both a wide receiver and an offensive tackle in the first round, and keeping an Ohio State product in Ohio certainly makes a lot of sense.
But has Tate already sealed a non-Browns fate?
As noted by our own Jared Mueller at Dawgs by Nature, Tate did not complete a full testing profile during the pre-draft process, opting just to run the 40-yard dash. And while that came in at 4.53 seconds, that incomplete athletic profile could be enough for Cleveland to pass on Tate.
As they apparently did with Tetairoa McMillan a year ago:
That could open the door for Cleveland to address offensive tackle at No. 6 — if they stay in that spot — and then WR later in the first round.
Cowboys trying to jump the Giants?
The past few weeks have seen significant chatter that the Dallas Cowboys are one of the few teams looking to trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft, with the team linked to a potential move to No. 6 in a deal with the Cleveland Browns. That would get the Cowboys ahead of one of their long-time rivals, the Washington Commanders at No. 7.
But is Jerry Jones trying to get ahead of a different NFC East rival, the New York Giants at No. 5?
NFL Insider Jordan Schultz — who has already made the case that several trades could happen when the draft begins — wrote on Tuesday that there is a growing belief that the Cowboys are moving up to target a player the Giants also have their eyes on:
There’s a belief among teams at the top of the draft that the #Cowboys, who have picks at #12 and #20, are a team to watch in trade-up scenarios, according to multiple league sources. Several teams have said they believe Dallas is targeting a player the Giants also covet, and getting ahead of them would be ideal if the price makes sense.
As for who that might be?
The Giants have been linked with Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles at No. 5, even since his command performance at the Combine.
But the Cowboys also have a pressing need at linebacker …
Ty Simpson remains a flash point as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches. This discussion kicked into gear when ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky made the case that the Alabama quarterback was QB1 in his eyes, and has continued to simmer in the days leading up to the draft.
With the New York Jets holding a pair of picks in the first round — No. 2 and No. 16 — they are considered one potential landing spot for the Alabama passer. But during his pre-draft conference call, Daniel Jeremiah poured some cold water on that idea:
As far as what the Jets might do, Jeremiah joined the chorus of insiders who believe New York will opt for Texas Tech pass rusher David Bailey with that second pick. While Arvell Reese was an early favorite for the Jets at No. 2, Jeremiah believes there is “less projection” with Bailey, who has always played on the edge in college while Reese has seen time at both off-ball linebacker, and on the edge:
However, Steelers might not
We head back to Pittsburgh for our next snippet.
Could the Steelers address their quarterback room in this draft, perhaps with a trade back into the first round?
Pittsburgh enters the 2026 NFL Draft with 12 selections, the most of any team. And that trove of draft capital could make the Steelers one of the teams willing to trade back into the first round … perhaps for Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson.
“I’ve heard they do like Ty Simpson,” Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports said to Andrew Fillipponi and Chris Mueller on 93.7 The Fan on Tuesday. “I would not be surprised if they package some of those Day 2 picks to get back up into the first round to get Ty (Simpson) at the bottom of round one if he’s still there.”
The Steelers currently have a pick in the second round (No. 53) and three picks in the third round (No. 76, No. 85, and No. 99). Pittsburgh also has a pair of fourth-round selections at No. 121 and No. 135.
If the Steelers wanted to get back into the first round — using the Seattle Seahawks at No. 32 as a reference point — then, according to this Draft Trade Value Chart, their picks at 53, 85, and 121 could be enough.
Todd McShay predicts several trades
Todd McShay’s latest mock draft is filled with several surprises.
Including a bevy of trades in the first round.
The NFL analyst has the New Orleans Saints moving up in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals to get to No. 3 for Arvell Reese, the Cowboys coming up to No. 6 in a deal with the Cleveland Browns for Sonny Styles, the Jets coming up to No. 7 from No. 16 in a deal with the Washington Commanders for Carnell Tate, the Chicago Bears moving up a few spots in a deal with the Los Angeles Chargers to draft safety Dillon Thieneman at No. 22 and the Cardinals moving back into the first round to select Ty Simpson at No. 30.
McShay’s latest mock is worth a full look, but if this is what we can expect in the first round, buckle up.
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We are heading into the home stretch ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

And the rumors are heating up.

In today’s installment of the rumor roundup we are looking at the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Dallas Cowboys, Jeremiyah Love, Carnell Tate, and much more.

NFL Draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah held his annual pre-draft conference all on Tuesday, and offered several tasty nuggets for assembled media members.

One of those is that the Pittsburgh Steelers might be thinking wide receiver first round, even after adding Michael Pittman Jr. this offseason to pair with DK Metcalf. A potential target for Pittsburgh in the first round?

“That would give them three giants out there,” Jeremiah said.
If the Steelers forgo a WR in the first round, Alabama’s. Germie Bernard, Georgia State’s Ted Hurst, and Mississippi’s De’Zhaun Stribling are other options for the Steelers.

Washington the floor for Jeremiyah Love?

The Tennessee Titans have become a popular landing spot for Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love in mock drafts.

But if Love somehow slides past Tennessee at No. 4, do not expect him to slide too far.

Speaking on Get Up Tuesday morning, NFL Insider Adam Schefter identified the Washington Commanders at No. 7 as the likely floor for Love in the first round:

“Feels like the floor, the floor is #7 and the Washington Commanders … Washington makes the most sense. Washington is sitting there waiting to see whether one of these other teams makes the plunge on a RB.”

The complicating factor might be the fact that Washington enters the 2026 NFL Draft with just six selections, and following their pick at No. 7 they are not on the clock again until pick No. 71, the seventh pick of the third round. The Commanders are one of the teams discussed as a trade-down candidate, to add additional draft capital between those two selections.

But if Love is available, additional draft capital might have to wait.

Has Carnell Tate sealed his Browns fate?

In mock drafts, sending Carnell Tate to the Cleveland Browns at No. 6 is a somewhat popular selection. The Browns are expected to come away with both a wide receiver and an offensive tackle in the first round, and keeping an Ohio State product in Ohio certainly makes a lot of sense.

But has Tate already sealed a non-Browns fate?

As noted by our own Jared Mueller at Dawgs by Nature, Tate did not complete a full testing profile during the pre-draft process, opting just to run the 40-yard dash. And while that came in at 4.53 seconds, that incomplete athletic profile could be enough for Cleveland to pass on Tate.

As they apparently did with Tetairoa McMillan a year ago:

That could open the door for Cleveland to address offensive tackle at No. 6 — if they stay in that spot — and then WR later in the first round.

Cowboys trying to jump the Giants?

The past few weeks have seen significant chatter that the Dallas Cowboys are one of the few teams looking to trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft, with the team linked to a potential move to No. 6 in a deal with the Cleveland Browns. That would get the Cowboys ahead of one of their long-time rivals, the Washington Commanders at No. 7.

But is Jerry Jones trying to get ahead of a different NFC East rival, the New York Giants at No. 5?

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz — who has already made the case that several trades could happen when the draft begins — wrote on Tuesday that there is a growing belief that the Cowboys are moving up to target a player the Giants also have their eyes on:

There’s a belief among teams at the top of the draft that the #Cowboys, who have picks at #12 and #20, are a team to watch in trade-up scenarios, according to multiple league sources. Several teams have said they believe Dallas is targeting a player the Giants also covet, and getting ahead of them would be ideal if the price makes sense.

As for who that might be?

The Giants have been linked with Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles at No. 5, even since his command performance at the Combine.

But the Cowboys also have a pressing need at linebacker …

Ty Simpson remains a flash point as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches. This discussion kicked into gear when ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky made the case that the Alabama quarterback was QB1 in his eyes, and has continued to simmer in the days leading up to the draft.

With the New York Jets holding a pair of picks in the first round — No. 2 and No. 16 — they are considered one potential landing spot for the Alabama passer. But during his pre-draft conference call, Daniel Jeremiah poured some cold water on that idea:

As far as what the Jets might do, Jeremiah joined the chorus of insiders who believe New York will opt for Texas Tech pass rusher David Bailey with that second pick. While Arvell Reese was an early favorite for the Jets at No. 2, Jeremiah believes there is “less projection” with Bailey, who has always played on the edge in college while Reese has seen time at both off-ball linebacker, and on the edge:

However, Steelers might not

We head back to Pittsburgh for our next snippet.

Could the Steelers address their quarterback room in this draft, perhaps with a trade back into the first round?

Pittsburgh enters the 2026 NFL Draft with 12 selections, the most of any team. And that trove of draft capital could make the Steelers one of the teams willing to trade back into the first round … perhaps for Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson.

“I’ve heard they do like Ty Simpson,” Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports said to Andrew Fillipponi and Chris Mueller on 93.7 The Fan on Tuesday. “I would not be surprised if they package some of those Day 2 picks to get back up into the first round to get Ty (Simpson) at the bottom of round one if he’s still there.”

The Steelers currently have a pick in the second round (No. 53) and three picks in the third round (No. 76, No. 85, and No. 99). Pittsburgh also has a pair of fourth-round selections at No. 121 and No. 135.

If the Steelers wanted to get back into the first round — using the Seattle Seahawks at No. 32 as a reference point — then, according to this Draft Trade Value Chart, their picks at 53, 85, and 121 could be enough.

Todd McShay predicts several trades

Todd McShay’s latest mock draft is filled with several surprises.

Including a bevy of trades in the first round.

The NFL analyst has the New Orleans Saints moving up in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals to get to No. 3 for Arvell Reese, the Cowboys coming up to No. 6 in a deal with the Cleveland Browns for Sonny Styles, the Jets coming up to No. 7 from No. 16 in a deal with the Washington Commanders for Carnell Tate, the Chicago Bears moving up a few spots in a deal with the Los Angeles Chargers to draft safety Dillon Thieneman at No. 22 and the Cardinals moving back into the first round to select Ty Simpson at No. 30.

McShay’s latest mock is worth a full look, but if this is what we can expect in the first round, buckle up.

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Shreyas Iyer has told me not to take pressure; it’s his job as captain to do that: Nehal Wadhera <div id="content-body-70865687" itemprop="articleBody"><p>Nehal Wadhera was deep in conversation with Shreyas Iyer at the Wankhede Stadium ahead of Punjab Kings’ IPL clash against Mumbai Indians. </p><p>The youngster, who has struggled for form with just 27 runs in three innings, was keen to pick his captain’s brain on rediscovering his rhythm.</p><p>Shreyas, known for his calm demeanour, listened patiently before offering a simple yet impactful piece of advice. “He told me to play without any pressure and said that, as captain, it’s his job to take the pressure,” Wadhera said.</p><p>“That tells you a lot about him as a leader. He enjoys the pressure, and you can see that in his performances and his batting,” he added.</p><p><b>Preview | <a href="https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/mumbai-indians-vs-punjab-kings-ipl-2026-match-preview-mi-v-pbks-rohit-sharma-injury-news/article70865541.ece" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Under-fire Mumbai Indians to be tested by high-flying Punjab Kings</a></b></p><p>“It’s a big thing for a captain to say this to a player, that you just play your game, don’t worry about the results as I’m here to handle the pressure and take the team over the line. These are the kind of conversations we have in the dressing room.”</p><p>Wadhera also highlighted the positive environment fostered by head coach Ricky Ponting, crediting him for instilling confidence in the squad.</p><p>“He just speaks positively. He doesn’t have any negative words in his dictionary,” Wadhera said.</p><p>“Even if a player gets out, he focuses on the positives. A batter doesn’t fear failure because he knows he has the backing of the coach.”</p><p>With strong support from both captain and coach, Wadhera believes the environment within the Punjab Kings camp allows players the freedom to express themselves.</p><p class="publish-time" id="end-of-article">Published on Apr 15, 2026</p></div> #Shreyas #Iyer #told #pressure #job #captain #Nehal #Wadhera

Deadspin | Giants’ Tyler Mahle asked to shut down Reds in return to Cincinnati <div id=""><section id="0" class=" w-full"><div class="xl:container mx-0 !px-4 py-0 pb-4 !mx-0 !px-0"><img src="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28655904.jpg" srcset="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28655904.jpg" alt="MLB: New York Mets at San Francisco Giants" class="w-full" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager"/><span class="text-0.8 leading-tight">Apr 3, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (54) reacts after a second home run hit by New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (not pictured) during the fourth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images  </span></div></section><section id="section-1"> <p>Tyler Mahle of the San Francisco Giants will return to his old home Wednesday night when he starts on the mound against the Reds in Cincinnati in the second game of a three-game series.</p> </section><section id="section-2"> <p>Mahle, a right-hander, spent the first five-plus seasons of his career in Cincinnati, and after stints with the Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers, he signed with the Giants in the offseason.</p> </section><section id="section-3"> <p>He will be asked to help stop the Giants’ three-game losing streak, but he might need to be nearly perfect to do it because San Francisco has only five runs during the skid.</p> </section><section id="section-4"> <p>Solo home runs by Spencer Steer and Sal Stewart provided all the Cincinnati offense on Tuesday night in a 2-1 victory.</p> </section><section id="section-5"> <p>Four Reds pitchers, led by starter Brady Singer, combined on a seven-hitter that included an 0-for-3 performance by Rafael Devers, who saw his season batting average drop to .212.</p> </section><section id="section-6"> <p>The slugger brought a five-game hitting streak into the series, but five of the six hits during that run were singles. A three-time All-Star who averaged 32.2 homers over the past five seasons, Devers has gone deep just twice in 17 games this season.</p> </section><section id="section-7"> <p>“He’s competing. He’s probably a little extra frustrated at times. He’s trying,” Giants manager Tony Vitello told reporters after the Tuesday defeat. “There’s maybe a little extra body in his swing.</p> </section><br/><section id="section-8"> <p>“He’s a smart guy. He knows his swing better than anybody. He’s got such a pretty swing. Really handsy. At times, there are times when hands get gobbled up by a little extra body in there. Sometimes extra body comes from extra effort.”</p> </section> <section id="section-9"> <p>On Wednesday, Devers and the Giants will face Reds right-hander Rhett Lowder (1-1, 3.31 ERA), who started the season strongly with 11 innings of six-hit, two-run ball in his team’s wins over the Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers before getting roughed up on the road by the Miami Marlins last Thursday. He allowed eight hits and five runs (four earned) over 5 1/3 innings in an 8-1 loss.</p> </section><section id="section-10"> <p>The 24-year-old has pitched in just nine games in his career, none against the Giants.</p> </section><section id="section-11"> <p>Mahle (0-2, 4.30 ERA) made his first 113 starts for the Reds, who drafted him out of a Southern California high school in the seventh round in 2013. He went 31-38 with a 4.35 ERA with Cincinnati before getting dealt to the Minnesota Twins in August 2002 for three players, including Steer.</p> </section><section id="section-12"> <p>Mahle, 31, has never faced the Reds, the only major league team he hasn’t pitched against. He’s very familiar with the Great American Ball Park, however, having gone 13-18 there with a 5.02 ERA in 55 career games (54 starts).</p> </section><section id="section-13"> <p>After allowing a combined seven runs and 13 hits in nine innings in losses to the New York Yankees and New York Mets, Mahle shut out the Philadelphia Phillies on three hits over 5 2/3 innings in his last start. He did not get a decision in a 5-0 win over the Phillies last Wednesday, as all five Giants runs came after he left the game.</p> </section><section id="section-14"> <p>After walking four and throwing 94 pitches his last time out, the veteran said he can improve on his return to Cincinnati.</p> </section><section id="section-15"> <p>“We want to go deep in games whatever the pitch count is. That’s the goal,” he told reporters after failing to complete six innings for the third straight time in a Giants uniform. “Six innings is the baseline we should be striving for.”</p> </section><br/><section id="section-16"> <p>– Field Level Media</p> </section> </div> #Deadspin #Giants #Tyler #Mahle #asked #shut #Reds #return #Cincinnati

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Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson signs biggest deal in WNBA history Women’s basketball star A’ja Wilson has signed a record-breaking new contract with the Las Vegas Aces worth nearly USD 5 million over three years, the American media reported Wednesday.The three-time WNBA champion and four-time Most Valuable Player’s new deal would be the most lucrative in the rapidly growing league’s history.“A’ja is truly one of one, who has led this franchise to where it is today,” president and GM Nikki Fargas said in a statement.“Not only has she catapulted into the history books and surpassed almost every record in existence, but she does so with the utmost confidence, authenticity and grace. We look forward to continuing to see her thrive in an Aces uniform.”A’ja Wilson is coming off one of the most decorated seasons in WNBA history, earning the MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Finals MVP and leading the league in scoring in the same season.ESPN reported that the 29-year-old’s contract was a “USD 5 million supermax contract,” citing anonymous sources, while The Athletic reported the deal would potentially reach “more than USD 4.7 million with maximum raises”.Wilson earned USD 200,000 last season.But the North American women’s basketball league is enjoying a surge in popularity, with increased attendances and a USD 2.2 billion 11-year broadcast deal driving up salaries.A lengthy standoff between the players’ union and league was resolved last month with a “groundbreaking” seven-year labour deal.It means the salary cap will skyrocket from USD 1.5 million to USD 7 million in 2026, and will adjust annually based on league and team revenue growth.The new WNBA season is set to tip off on May 8, with the addition of two new teams — Portland and Toronto — bringing the total number of franchises to 15.(with inputs from AFP)Published on Apr 16, 2026 #Las #Vegas #Aces #star #Aja #Wilson #signs #biggest #deal #WNBA #history

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Women’s basketball star A’ja Wilson has signed a record-breaking new contract with the Las Vegas Aces worth nearly USD 5 million over three years, the American media reported Wednesday.
The three-time WNBA champion and four-time Most Valuable Player’s new deal would be the most lucrative in the rapidly growing league’s history.
“A’ja is truly one of one, who has led this franchise to where it is today,” president and GM Nikki Fargas said in a statement.
“Not only has she catapulted into the history books and surpassed almost every record in existence, but she does so with the utmost confidence, authenticity and grace. We look forward to continuing to see her thrive in an Aces uniform.”
A’ja Wilson is coming off one of the most decorated seasons in WNBA history, earning the MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Finals MVP and leading the league in scoring in the same season.
ESPN reported that the 29-year-old’s contract was a “USD 5 million supermax contract,” citing anonymous sources, while The Athletic reported the deal would potentially reach “more than USD 4.7 million with maximum raises”.
Wilson earned USD 200,000 last season.
But the North American women’s basketball league is enjoying a surge in popularity, with increased attendances and a USD 2.2 billion 11-year broadcast deal driving up salaries.
A lengthy standoff between the players’ union and league was resolved last month with a “groundbreaking” seven-year labour deal.
It means the salary cap will skyrocket from USD 1.5 million to USD 7 million in 2026, and will adjust annually based on league and team revenue growth.
The new WNBA season is set to tip off on May 8, with the addition of two new teams — Portland and Toronto — bringing the total number of franchises to 15.
(with inputs from AFP)
Published on Apr 16, 2026

#Las #Vegas #Aces #star #Aja #Wilson #signs #biggest #deal #WNBA #history">Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson signs biggest deal in WNBA history

Women’s basketball star A’ja Wilson has signed a record-breaking new contract with the Las Vegas Aces worth nearly USD 5 million over three years, the American media reported Wednesday.

The three-time WNBA champion and four-time Most Valuable Player’s new deal would be the most lucrative in the rapidly growing league’s history.

“A’ja is truly one of one, who has led this franchise to where it is today,” president and GM Nikki Fargas said in a statement.

“Not only has she catapulted into the history books and surpassed almost every record in existence, but she does so with the utmost confidence, authenticity and grace. We look forward to continuing to see her thrive in an Aces uniform.”

A’ja Wilson is coming off one of the most decorated seasons in WNBA history, earning the MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Finals MVP and leading the league in scoring in the same season.

ESPN reported that the 29-year-old’s contract was a “USD 5 million supermax contract,” citing anonymous sources, while The Athletic reported the deal would potentially reach “more than USD 4.7 million with maximum raises”.

Wilson earned USD 200,000 last season.

But the North American women’s basketball league is enjoying a surge in popularity, with increased attendances and a USD 2.2 billion 11-year broadcast deal driving up salaries.

A lengthy standoff between the players’ union and league was resolved last month with a “groundbreaking” seven-year labour deal.

It means the salary cap will skyrocket from USD 1.5 million to USD 7 million in 2026, and will adjust annually based on league and team revenue growth.

The new WNBA season is set to tip off on May 8, with the addition of two new teams — Portland and Toronto — bringing the total number of franchises to 15.

(with inputs from AFP)

Published on Apr 16, 2026

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Deadspin | Shohei Ohtani fans 10 as Dodgers complete sweep of Mets Apr 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani pitches against the New York Mets in the first inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Shohei Ohtani struck out 10 in six innings, Dalton Rushing hit a grand slam and the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a series sweep with an 8-2 victory over the visiting Mets on Wednesday, sending New York to its eighth consecutive loss. Hyeseong Kim, Teoscar Hernandez and Kyle Tucker also hit home runs for the Dodgers, who improved to 10-2 since April 3 and 14-4 on the season. Ohtani (2-0) gave up one run, two hits and two walks on a rare pitching outing when he was not also used as a hitter. The Dodgers reduced Ohtani’s workload after he was hit in the right shoulder by a pitch on Monday, and they turned to Rushing as the designated hitter. It was the first time Ohtani did not hit on the same day he pitched since May 2021 as a member of the Los Angeles Angels. MJ Melendez had two doubles with an RBI and Clay Holmes (2-2) gave up two runs over five innings for the Mets, who were held to three runs in the three-game series. Francisco Lindor, Luis Robert Jr. and Brett Baty each went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts at the top of the New York order. Rushing doubled with two outs in the second inning ahead of Kim’s home run, which dropped just over the wall in right. It was the first of the season for Kim, who is getting playing time with Mookie Betts on the injured list. The Mets broke through in the fifth after walks to Francisco Alvarez and Marcus Semien. Melendez followed with an RBI ground-rule double, cutting the deficit to 2-1. The run ended Ohtani’s 16-inning streak without an earned run to start the season. Ohtani closed out his outing by striking out the side in the sixth inning. Hernandez made it 3-1 with a leadoff home run to right field in the bottom of the sixth against Tobias Myers, his fourth. Blake Treinen and Tanner Scott each pitched scoreless innings to protect the lead, and the Dodgers unloaded with a five-run eighth on Rushing’s grand slam, his fourth homer, and a solo shot from Tucker, his second. Semien had an RBI single for the Mets in the ninth. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Shohei #Ohtani #fans #Dodgers #complete #sweep #Mets

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Apr 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani pitches against the New York Mets in the first inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Shohei Ohtani struck out 10 in six innings, Dalton Rushing hit a grand slam and the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a series sweep with an 8-2 victory over the visiting Mets on Wednesday, sending New York to its eighth consecutive loss.

Hyeseong Kim, Teoscar Hernandez and Kyle Tucker also hit home runs for the Dodgers, who improved to 10-2 since April 3 and 14-4 on the season.

Ohtani (2-0) gave up one run, two hits and two walks on a rare pitching outing when he was not also used as a hitter. The Dodgers reduced Ohtani’s workload after he was hit in the right shoulder by a pitch on Monday, and they turned to Rushing as the designated hitter.

It was the first time Ohtani did not hit on the same day he pitched since May 2021 as a member of the Los Angeles Angels.

MJ Melendez had two doubles with an RBI and Clay Holmes (2-2) gave up two runs over five innings for the Mets, who were held to three runs in the three-game series. Francisco Lindor, Luis Robert Jr. and Brett Baty each went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts at the top of the New York order.

Rushing doubled with two outs in the second inning ahead of Kim’s home run, which dropped just over the wall in right. It was the first of the season for Kim, who is getting playing time with Mookie Betts on the injured list.

The Mets broke through in the fifth after walks to Francisco Alvarez and Marcus Semien. Melendez followed with an RBI ground-rule double, cutting the deficit to 2-1. The run ended Ohtani’s 16-inning streak without an earned run to start the season.

Ohtani closed out his outing by striking out the side in the sixth inning.

Hernandez made it 3-1 with a leadoff home run to right field in the bottom of the sixth against Tobias Myers, his fourth.

Blake Treinen and Tanner Scott each pitched scoreless innings to protect the lead, and the Dodgers unloaded with a five-run eighth on Rushing’s grand slam, his fourth homer, and a solo shot from Tucker, his second.

Semien had an RBI single for the Mets in the ninth.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Shohei #Ohtani #fans #Dodgers #complete #sweep #Mets">Deadspin | Shohei Ohtani fans 10 as Dodgers complete sweep of Mets

Apr 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani pitches against the New York Mets in the first inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Shohei Ohtani struck out 10 in six innings, Dalton Rushing hit a grand slam and the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a series sweep with an 8-2 victory over the visiting Mets on Wednesday, sending New York to its eighth consecutive loss.

Hyeseong Kim, Teoscar Hernandez and Kyle Tucker also hit home runs for the Dodgers, who improved to 10-2 since April 3 and 14-4 on the season.

Ohtani (2-0) gave up one run, two hits and two walks on a rare pitching outing when he was not also used as a hitter. The Dodgers reduced Ohtani’s workload after he was hit in the right shoulder by a pitch on Monday, and they turned to Rushing as the designated hitter.

It was the first time Ohtani did not hit on the same day he pitched since May 2021 as a member of the Los Angeles Angels.

MJ Melendez had two doubles with an RBI and Clay Holmes (2-2) gave up two runs over five innings for the Mets, who were held to three runs in the three-game series. Francisco Lindor, Luis Robert Jr. and Brett Baty each went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts at the top of the New York order.

Rushing doubled with two outs in the second inning ahead of Kim’s home run, which dropped just over the wall in right. It was the first of the season for Kim, who is getting playing time with Mookie Betts on the injured list.

The Mets broke through in the fifth after walks to Francisco Alvarez and Marcus Semien. Melendez followed with an RBI ground-rule double, cutting the deficit to 2-1. The run ended Ohtani’s 16-inning streak without an earned run to start the season.

Ohtani closed out his outing by striking out the side in the sixth inning.

Hernandez made it 3-1 with a leadoff home run to right field in the bottom of the sixth against Tobias Myers, his fourth.

Blake Treinen and Tanner Scott each pitched scoreless innings to protect the lead, and the Dodgers unloaded with a five-run eighth on Rushing’s grand slam, his fourth homer, and a solo shot from Tucker, his second.

Semien had an RBI single for the Mets in the ninth.

–Field Level Media

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Iga Swiatek cruised to a straight-sets victory over Laura Siegemund on Wednesday in Stuttgart in her opening match of the clay-court season and first under new coach Francisco Roig.

The former World No. 1, whose previous outing was a surprise early exit at the hands of compatriot Magda Linette at the Miami Open last month, saw off home hope Siegemund 6-2, 6-3 in the last 16.

Swiatek parted ways with Wim Fissette following her second-round loss in Miami before linking up with Roig, who was part of Rafael Nadal’s coaching team for many years.

The six-time Grand Slam champion has struggled for form so far this season, failing to reach a semi-final.

But Swiatek looked at home back on clay, the surface on which she has won 10 WTA titles including four French Open trophies, easily swatting aside Siegemund.

The Pole, who received a first-round bye as the third seed, broke serve five times in total as Siegemund never threatened an upset.

Swiatek will face either Alycia Parks or Mirra Andreeva in the quarterfinals.

Andreeva claimed a battling 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 win in the first round to eliminate reigning champion Jelena Ostapenko, while American Parks defeated Germany’s Noma Noha Akugue in straight sets.

Published on Apr 16, 2026

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Stuttgart Open 2026 — Iga Swiatek returns on clay with a dominant win Iga Swiatek cruised to a straight-sets victory over Laura Siegemund on Wednesday in Stuttgart in her opening match of the clay-court season and first under new coach Francisco Roig.The former World No. 1, whose previous outing was a surprise early exit at the hands of compatriot Magda Linette at the Miami Open last month, saw off home hope Siegemund 6-2, 6-3 in the last 16.Swiatek parted ways with Wim Fissette following her second-round loss in Miami before linking up with Roig, who was part of Rafael Nadal’s coaching team for many years.The six-time Grand Slam champion has struggled for form so far this season, failing to reach a semi-final.But Swiatek looked at home back on clay, the surface on which she has won 10 WTA titles including four French Open trophies, easily swatting aside Siegemund.The Pole, who received a first-round bye as the third seed, broke serve five times in total as Siegemund never threatened an upset.Swiatek will face either Alycia Parks or Mirra Andreeva in the quarterfinals.Andreeva claimed a battling 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 win in the first round to eliminate reigning champion Jelena Ostapenko, while American Parks defeated Germany’s Noma Noha Akugue in straight sets.Published on Apr 16, 2026 #Stuttgart #Open #Iga #Swiatek #returns #clay #dominant #win

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Iga Swiatek cruised to a straight-sets victory over Laura Siegemund on Wednesday in Stuttgart in her opening match of the clay-court season and first under new coach Francisco Roig.
The former World No. 1, whose previous outing was a surprise early exit at the hands of compatriot Magda Linette at the Miami Open last month, saw off home hope Siegemund 6-2, 6-3 in the last 16.
Swiatek parted ways with Wim Fissette following her second-round loss in Miami before linking up with Roig, who was part of Rafael Nadal’s coaching team for many years.
The six-time Grand Slam champion has struggled for form so far this season, failing to reach a semi-final.
But Swiatek looked at home back on clay, the surface on which she has won 10 WTA titles including four French Open trophies, easily swatting aside Siegemund.
The Pole, who received a first-round bye as the third seed, broke serve five times in total as Siegemund never threatened an upset.
Swiatek will face either Alycia Parks or Mirra Andreeva in the quarterfinals.
Andreeva claimed a battling 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 win in the first round to eliminate reigning champion Jelena Ostapenko, while American Parks defeated Germany’s Noma Noha Akugue in straight sets.
Published on Apr 16, 2026

#Stuttgart #Open #Iga #Swiatek #returns #clay #dominant #win">Stuttgart Open 2026 — Iga Swiatek returns on clay with a dominant win