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Deadspin | NFL Draft Rounds 2 & 3: Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald lands with Texans Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Kayden McDonald poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kayden McDonald was in Pittsburgh for the NFL draft on Thursday night, and the defensive tackle watched 15 of his peers make the walk from the backstage green room to the stage to be announced as first-round selections. The only player left in that room when the 32-player round ended was McDonald. McDonald returned to the scene Friday night, and he didn’t have to wait long. He heard his name called early in the second round when the Houston Texans chose him with the 36th overall pick, the fourth made on Friday. The Ohio State product who was a consensus All-American last season had tears flowing during the entire walk toward the stage. He stopped for a second to tap the Texans display on the wall. When he got to the stage, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and McDonald conducted a long embrace, and Goodell was doing a lot of talking. In essence, the long wait was over for McDonald, who was one of seven Buckeyes drafted in the first two rounds. “This is emotional,” McDowell said on the ESPN broadcast. “I know I’m supposed to be here. I’m just so blessed and thankful.” The Texans traded with the Las Vegas Raiders to move up two spots on a night in which the second and third rounds were held. When the Raiders chose at No. 38, they tabbed safety Treydan Stukes of Arizona. The second round had a heavy defensive flavor with 22 players on that side of the ball being selected. There was also was an impact trade announced as the Minnesota Vikings sent veteran linebacker Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles for a third-round pick in this year’s draft and a third-rounder in 2027. The Eagles also received a seventh-rounder this year in the deal. The San Francisco 49ers started off the festivities by selecting receiver De’Zhaun Stribling, who played for Ole Miss last season after spending two seasons apiece at Washington State (2021-22) and Oklahoma State (2023-24). Two other wideouts went in the second round — Denzel Boston of Washington to the Cleveland Browns at No. 39 and Germie Bernard of Alabama to the Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 47. Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood went 37th overall to the New York Giants. He was another player thought to be a possible first-rounder. “Of course it was disappointing,” Hood said. “I know God does everything for a reason. He was probably preventing me from something or he had something better in store for me, and that being the Giants. “I’m super excited to go into this next chapter of my life and will just go in there and give my best and give my all and be the best version of myself.” Hood also played for Auburn (2023) and Colorado (2024) during his college career. The Miami Dolphins appear to have made one of the best picks in the round by grabbing Texas Tech consensus All-America linebacker Jacob Rodriguez with the No. 43 pick. Rodriguez was the face of the Red Raiders’ stunning season last year and loaded up on postseason awards, including the Bednarik Award as the nation’s top defender. He led the nation with seven forced fumbles and also intercepted four passes. At No. 48, the Falcons tabbed Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell, the younger brother of Atlanta’s A.J. Terrell, who is entering his seventh season as a starting corner for the Falcons. The New York Jets chose cornerback D’Angelo Ponds of national champion Indiana with the 50th overall pick. The 5-foot-8 Ponds played his first season (2023) at James Madison before following coach Curt Cignetti to Indiana and becoming one of the Hoosiers’ top defensive players. In the first round, four Buckeyes were selected: receiver Carnell Tate, (No. 4, Tennessee Titans); linebacker Arvell Reese (No. 5, Giants); linebacker Sonny Styles (No. 7, Washington Commanders) and safety Caleb Downs (No. 11, Dallas Cowboys). After McDonald went in the second, tight end Max Klare (No. 61, Los Angeles Rams) and cornerback Davison Igbinosun (No. 62, Buffalo Bills) went back-to-back near the end of the round. The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks took TCU safety Bud Clark with the 64th and final pick of the second round. After no quarterbacks were selected in the second round, Carson Beck and Drew Allar were picked in the third. Arizona opened the round by selecting Beck with the 65th pick. He led Miami to the College Football Playoff title game last season after previously playing four-plus seasons at Georgia. Beck passed for 11,725 yards and 88 touchdowns and started 43 games in his college career. Eleven picks later, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Allar, who ranks fourth in Penn State history in passing yardage (7,402) and third in touchdown passes (61). Beck could find a path to the field in Arizona after the franchise parted ways with Kyler Murray. In addition, Jacoby Brissett, who started 12 games last season, is unhappy with his contract. The other veteran option is recent pick-up Gardner Minshew II. “Experience matters and obviously having a ton of experience in college and having played a ton of games, you see how experience continues to teach you and continues to better you,” Beck told reporters. “Obviously just coming in with an open heart, open mind, and just trying to be a sponge and learn everything I can.” Meanwhile, Pittsburgh is still waiting for word from Aaron Rodgers on whether he will play in 2026. The Steelers also have journeyman Mason Rudolph and second-year-pro Will Howard on the roster. The selections of Beck and Allar made it four quarterbacks to be picked in 100 selections over three rounds. The others were No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza (Indiana) by the Las Vegas Raiders and No. 13 Ty Simpson (Alabama) to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday. Only three running backs were selected in the first three rounds and two of them were first-rounders from Notre Dame — Jeremiyah Love (No. 3 overall) to the Cardinals and Jadarian Price (No. 32, Seahawks). Indiana’s Kaelon Black went in the third round (No. 90) to the 49ers. The draft will conclude with the fourth through seventh rounds on Saturday. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #NFL #Draft #Rounds #Ohio #State #Kayden #McDonald #lands #Texans

Deadspin | NFL Draft Rounds 2 & 3: Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald lands with Texans
Deadspin | NFL Draft Rounds 2 & 3: Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald lands with Texans Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Kayden McDonald poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kayden McDonald was in Pittsburgh for the NFL draft on Thursday night, and the defensive tackle watched 15 of his peers make the walk from the backstage green room to the stage to be announced as first-round selections. The only player left in that room when the 32-player round ended was McDonald. McDonald returned to the scene Friday night, and he didn’t have to wait long. He heard his name called early in the second round when the Houston Texans chose him with the 36th overall pick, the fourth made on Friday. The Ohio State product who was a consensus All-American last season had tears flowing during the entire walk toward the stage. He stopped for a second to tap the Texans display on the wall. When he got to the stage, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and McDonald conducted a long embrace, and Goodell was doing a lot of talking. In essence, the long wait was over for McDonald, who was one of seven Buckeyes drafted in the first two rounds. “This is emotional,” McDowell said on the ESPN broadcast. “I know I’m supposed to be here. I’m just so blessed and thankful.” The Texans traded with the Las Vegas Raiders to move up two spots on a night in which the second and third rounds were held. When the Raiders chose at No. 38, they tabbed safety Treydan Stukes of Arizona. The second round had a heavy defensive flavor with 22 players on that side of the ball being selected. There was also was an impact trade announced as the Minnesota Vikings sent veteran linebacker Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles for a third-round pick in this year’s draft and a third-rounder in 2027. The Eagles also received a seventh-rounder this year in the deal. The San Francisco 49ers started off the festivities by selecting receiver De’Zhaun Stribling, who played for Ole Miss last season after spending two seasons apiece at Washington State (2021-22) and Oklahoma State (2023-24). Two other wideouts went in the second round — Denzel Boston of Washington to the Cleveland Browns at No. 39 and Germie Bernard of Alabama to the Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 47. Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood went 37th overall to the New York Giants. He was another player thought to be a possible first-rounder. “Of course it was disappointing,” Hood said. “I know God does everything for a reason. He was probably preventing me from something or he had something better in store for me, and that being the Giants. “I’m super excited to go into this next chapter of my life and will just go in there and give my best and give my all and be the best version of myself.” Hood also played for Auburn (2023) and Colorado (2024) during his college career. The Miami Dolphins appear to have made one of the best picks in the round by grabbing Texas Tech consensus All-America linebacker Jacob Rodriguez with the No. 43 pick. Rodriguez was the face of the Red Raiders’ stunning season last year and loaded up on postseason awards, including the Bednarik Award as the nation’s top defender. He led the nation with seven forced fumbles and also intercepted four passes. At No. 48, the Falcons tabbed Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell, the younger brother of Atlanta’s A.J. Terrell, who is entering his seventh season as a starting corner for the Falcons. The New York Jets chose cornerback D’Angelo Ponds of national champion Indiana with the 50th overall pick. The 5-foot-8 Ponds played his first season (2023) at James Madison before following coach Curt Cignetti to Indiana and becoming one of the Hoosiers’ top defensive players. In the first round, four Buckeyes were selected: receiver Carnell Tate, (No. 4, Tennessee Titans); linebacker Arvell Reese (No. 5, Giants); linebacker Sonny Styles (No. 7, Washington Commanders) and safety Caleb Downs (No. 11, Dallas Cowboys). After McDonald went in the second, tight end Max Klare (No. 61, Los Angeles Rams) and cornerback Davison Igbinosun (No. 62, Buffalo Bills) went back-to-back near the end of the round. The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks took TCU safety Bud Clark with the 64th and final pick of the second round. After no quarterbacks were selected in the second round, Carson Beck and Drew Allar were picked in the third. Arizona opened the round by selecting Beck with the 65th pick. He led Miami to the College Football Playoff title game last season after previously playing four-plus seasons at Georgia. Beck passed for 11,725 yards and 88 touchdowns and started 43 games in his college career. Eleven picks later, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Allar, who ranks fourth in Penn State history in passing yardage (7,402) and third in touchdown passes (61). Beck could find a path to the field in Arizona after the franchise parted ways with Kyler Murray. In addition, Jacoby Brissett, who started 12 games last season, is unhappy with his contract. The other veteran option is recent pick-up Gardner Minshew II. “Experience matters and obviously having a ton of experience in college and having played a ton of games, you see how experience continues to teach you and continues to better you,” Beck told reporters. “Obviously just coming in with an open heart, open mind, and just trying to be a sponge and learn everything I can.” Meanwhile, Pittsburgh is still waiting for word from Aaron Rodgers on whether he will play in 2026. The Steelers also have journeyman Mason Rudolph and second-year-pro Will Howard on the roster. The selections of Beck and Allar made it four quarterbacks to be picked in 100 selections over three rounds. The others were No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza (Indiana) by the Las Vegas Raiders and No. 13 Ty Simpson (Alabama) to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday. Only three running backs were selected in the first three rounds and two of them were first-rounders from Notre Dame — Jeremiyah Love (No. 3 overall) to the Cardinals and Jadarian Price (No. 32, Seahawks). Indiana’s Kaelon Black went in the third round (No. 90) to the 49ers. The draft will conclude with the fourth through seventh rounds on Saturday. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #NFL #Draft #Rounds #Ohio #State #Kayden #McDonald #lands #TexansApr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Kayden McDonald poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Kayden McDonald was in Pittsburgh for the NFL draft on Thursday night, and the defensive tackle watched 15 of his peers make the walk from the backstage green room to the stage to be announced as first-round selections.

The only player left in that room when the 32-player round ended was McDonald.

McDonald returned to the scene Friday night, and he didn’t have to wait long. He heard his name called early in the second round when the Houston Texans chose him with the 36th overall pick, the fourth made on Friday.

The Ohio State product who was a consensus All-American last season had tears flowing during the entire walk toward the stage. He stopped for a second to tap the Texans display on the wall.

When he got to the stage, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and McDonald conducted a long embrace, and Goodell was doing a lot of talking.

In essence, the long wait was over for McDonald, who was one of seven Buckeyes drafted in the first two rounds.

“This is emotional,” McDowell said on the ESPN broadcast. “I know I’m supposed to be here. I’m just so blessed and thankful.”

The Texans traded with the Las Vegas Raiders to move up two spots on a night in which the second and third rounds were held. When the Raiders chose at No. 38, they tabbed safety Treydan Stukes of Arizona.

The second round had a heavy defensive flavor with 22 players on that side of the ball being selected.

There was also was an impact trade announced as the Minnesota Vikings sent veteran linebacker Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles for a third-round pick in this year’s draft and a third-rounder in 2027. The Eagles also received a seventh-rounder this year in the deal.

The San Francisco 49ers started off the festivities by selecting receiver De’Zhaun Stribling, who played for Ole Miss last season after spending two seasons apiece at Washington State (2021-22) and Oklahoma State (2023-24).

Two other wideouts went in the second round — Denzel Boston of Washington to the Cleveland Browns at No. 39 and Germie Bernard of Alabama to the Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 47.

Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood went 37th overall to the New York Giants. He was another player thought to be a possible first-rounder.

“Of course it was disappointing,” Hood said. “I know God does everything for a reason. He was probably preventing me from something or he had something better in store for me, and that being the Giants.

“I’m super excited to go into this next chapter of my life and will just go in there and give my best and give my all and be the best version of myself.”

Hood also played for Auburn (2023) and Colorado (2024) during his college career.


The Miami Dolphins appear to have made one of the best picks in the round by grabbing Texas Tech consensus All-America linebacker Jacob Rodriguez with the No. 43 pick.

Rodriguez was the face of the Red Raiders’ stunning season last year and loaded up on postseason awards, including the Bednarik Award as the nation’s top defender. He led the nation with seven forced fumbles and also intercepted four passes.

At No. 48, the Falcons tabbed Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell, the younger brother of Atlanta’s A.J. Terrell, who is entering his seventh season as a starting corner for the Falcons.

The New York Jets chose cornerback D’Angelo Ponds of national champion Indiana with the 50th overall pick. The 5-foot-8 Ponds played his first season (2023) at James Madison before following coach Curt Cignetti to Indiana and becoming one of the Hoosiers’ top defensive players.

In the first round, four Buckeyes were selected: receiver Carnell Tate, (No. 4, Tennessee Titans); linebacker Arvell Reese (No. 5, Giants); linebacker Sonny Styles (No. 7, Washington Commanders) and safety Caleb Downs (No. 11, Dallas Cowboys).

After McDonald went in the second, tight end Max Klare (No. 61, Los Angeles Rams) and cornerback Davison Igbinosun (No. 62, Buffalo Bills) went back-to-back near the end of the round.

The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks took TCU safety Bud Clark with the 64th and final pick of the second round.

After no quarterbacks were selected in the second round, Carson Beck and Drew Allar were picked in the third.

Arizona opened the round by selecting Beck with the 65th pick. He led Miami to the College Football Playoff title game last season after previously playing four-plus seasons at Georgia. Beck passed for 11,725 yards and 88 touchdowns and started 43 games in his college career.

Eleven picks later, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Allar, who ranks fourth in Penn State history in passing yardage (7,402) and third in touchdown passes (61).

Beck could find a path to the field in Arizona after the franchise parted ways with Kyler Murray. In addition, Jacoby Brissett, who started 12 games last season, is unhappy with his contract. The other veteran option is recent pick-up Gardner Minshew II.

“Experience matters and obviously having a ton of experience in college and having played a ton of games, you see how experience continues to teach you and continues to better you,” Beck told reporters. “Obviously just coming in with an open heart, open mind, and just trying to be a sponge and learn everything I can.”

Meanwhile, Pittsburgh is still waiting for word from Aaron Rodgers on whether he will play in 2026. The Steelers also have journeyman Mason Rudolph and second-year-pro Will Howard on the roster.

The selections of Beck and Allar made it four quarterbacks to be picked in 100 selections over three rounds. The others were No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza (Indiana) by the Las Vegas Raiders and No. 13 Ty Simpson (Alabama) to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday.

Only three running backs were selected in the first three rounds and two of them were first-rounders from Notre Dame — Jeremiyah Love (No. 3 overall) to the Cardinals and Jadarian Price (No. 32, Seahawks). Indiana’s Kaelon Black went in the third round (No. 90) to the 49ers.

The draft will conclude with the fourth through seventh rounds on Saturday.

–Field Level Media

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Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Kayden McDonald poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Kayden McDonald was in Pittsburgh for the NFL draft on Thursday night, and the defensive tackle watched 15 of his peers make the walk from the backstage green room to the stage to be announced as first-round selections.

The only player left in that room when the 32-player round ended was McDonald.

McDonald returned to the scene Friday night, and he didn’t have to wait long. He heard his name called early in the second round when the Houston Texans chose him with the 36th overall pick, the fourth made on Friday.

The Ohio State product who was a consensus All-American last season had tears flowing during the entire walk toward the stage. He stopped for a second to tap the Texans display on the wall.

When he got to the stage, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and McDonald conducted a long embrace, and Goodell was doing a lot of talking.

In essence, the long wait was over for McDonald, who was one of seven Buckeyes drafted in the first two rounds.

“This is emotional,” McDowell said on the ESPN broadcast. “I know I’m supposed to be here. I’m just so blessed and thankful.”

The Texans traded with the Las Vegas Raiders to move up two spots on a night in which the second and third rounds were held. When the Raiders chose at No. 38, they tabbed safety Treydan Stukes of Arizona.

The second round had a heavy defensive flavor with 22 players on that side of the ball being selected.

There was also was an impact trade announced as the Minnesota Vikings sent veteran linebacker Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles for a third-round pick in this year’s draft and a third-rounder in 2027. The Eagles also received a seventh-rounder this year in the deal.

The San Francisco 49ers started off the festivities by selecting receiver De’Zhaun Stribling, who played for Ole Miss last season after spending two seasons apiece at Washington State (2021-22) and Oklahoma State (2023-24).

Two other wideouts went in the second round — Denzel Boston of Washington to the Cleveland Browns at No. 39 and Germie Bernard of Alabama to the Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 47.

Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood went 37th overall to the New York Giants. He was another player thought to be a possible first-rounder.

“Of course it was disappointing,” Hood said. “I know God does everything for a reason. He was probably preventing me from something or he had something better in store for me, and that being the Giants.

“I’m super excited to go into this next chapter of my life and will just go in there and give my best and give my all and be the best version of myself.”

Hood also played for Auburn (2023) and Colorado (2024) during his college career.

The Miami Dolphins appear to have made one of the best picks in the round by grabbing Texas Tech consensus All-America linebacker Jacob Rodriguez with the No. 43 pick.

Rodriguez was the face of the Red Raiders’ stunning season last year and loaded up on postseason awards, including the Bednarik Award as the nation’s top defender. He led the nation with seven forced fumbles and also intercepted four passes.

At No. 48, the Falcons tabbed Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell, the younger brother of Atlanta’s A.J. Terrell, who is entering his seventh season as a starting corner for the Falcons.

The New York Jets chose cornerback D’Angelo Ponds of national champion Indiana with the 50th overall pick. The 5-foot-8 Ponds played his first season (2023) at James Madison before following coach Curt Cignetti to Indiana and becoming one of the Hoosiers’ top defensive players.

In the first round, four Buckeyes were selected: receiver Carnell Tate, (No. 4, Tennessee Titans); linebacker Arvell Reese (No. 5, Giants); linebacker Sonny Styles (No. 7, Washington Commanders) and safety Caleb Downs (No. 11, Dallas Cowboys).

After McDonald went in the second, tight end Max Klare (No. 61, Los Angeles Rams) and cornerback Davison Igbinosun (No. 62, Buffalo Bills) went back-to-back near the end of the round.

The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks took TCU safety Bud Clark with the 64th and final pick of the second round.

After no quarterbacks were selected in the second round, Carson Beck and Drew Allar were picked in the third.

Arizona opened the round by selecting Beck with the 65th pick. He led Miami to the College Football Playoff title game last season after previously playing four-plus seasons at Georgia. Beck passed for 11,725 yards and 88 touchdowns and started 43 games in his college career.

Eleven picks later, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Allar, who ranks fourth in Penn State history in passing yardage (7,402) and third in touchdown passes (61).

Beck could find a path to the field in Arizona after the franchise parted ways with Kyler Murray. In addition, Jacoby Brissett, who started 12 games last season, is unhappy with his contract. The other veteran option is recent pick-up Gardner Minshew II.

“Experience matters and obviously having a ton of experience in college and having played a ton of games, you see how experience continues to teach you and continues to better you,” Beck told reporters. “Obviously just coming in with an open heart, open mind, and just trying to be a sponge and learn everything I can.”

Meanwhile, Pittsburgh is still waiting for word from Aaron Rodgers on whether he will play in 2026. The Steelers also have journeyman Mason Rudolph and second-year-pro Will Howard on the roster.

The selections of Beck and Allar made it four quarterbacks to be picked in 100 selections over three rounds. The others were No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza (Indiana) by the Las Vegas Raiders and No. 13 Ty Simpson (Alabama) to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday.

Only three running backs were selected in the first three rounds and two of them were first-rounders from Notre Dame — Jeremiyah Love (No. 3 overall) to the Cardinals and Jadarian Price (No. 32, Seahawks). Indiana’s Kaelon Black went in the third round (No. 90) to the 49ers.

The draft will conclude with the fourth through seventh rounds on Saturday.

–Field Level Media

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The tension between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves is already high with this being their third playoff battle in a four-season span. But a Minnesota victory on Saturday would really make things interesting.

That would give the Timberwolves a 3-1 lead and this version of the Nuggets doesn’t really look like the team that can dig out of such a hole. So Game 4 rates as nearly a must-win for Denver if it wants to win the best-of-seven series.

The Atlanta Hawks are also vying to take a 3-1 lead over the New York Knicks and that would rate as a stunning development. The Detroit Pistons are tied with the Magic after two games and an Orlando win on Saturday would be another interesting development.

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Minnesota delivered a first-half knockout blow in the Game 3 victory (113-96), limiting Denver to 11 first-quarter points and holding a 61-39 halftime advantage. The Nuggets can’t afford another tepid start and their poor showing was summed up by three-time MVP Nikola Jokic going 7-of-26 from the field and posting only three assists. Can’t win that way.

Jokic, who still scored 27 points, will be counted on to find his usual form and the same goes for Jamal Murray (12 points on 5-of-17 shooting). Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels regularly earns raves for his defense but he contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds on the same night in which reserve Ayo Dosunmu produced 25 points on a night in which star Anthony Edwards had just 17 points.

Motivated Minnesota won a Game 7 over Denver two seasons ago to reach the Western Conference finals for the first of two straight seasons. However, a bounce-back Jokic performance could be a series-changer and return the momentum to the Nuggets.

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NEW YORK KNICKS AT ATLANTA HAWKS

The Hawks have taken the series lead with back-to-back one-point wins and they can increase the pressure on New York with a Game 4 victory. Atlanta led by as many as 18 points in Game 3 but still needed CJ McCollum’s winning jumper to leave victorious. McCollum also stood out with 32 points in the Hawks’ Game 2 victory.

Atlanta has won 15 of its past 16 home games with the lone blemish coming against the Knicks on April 6. New York would surely like to even the series before going home and Jalen Brunson (27.7 average in the series) will be counted on to forget an 0-for-5 from 3-point range performance and show the form of the first two games when he made 7 of 14.

OG Anunbody stood out with 29 points and nine rebounds for the Knicks in Game 3 and a repeat showing would help New York’s chance. Meanwhile, Jalen Johnson is coming off a stellar performance for the Hawks with 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and New York needs to clamp down on him and McCollum down the stretch.

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DETROIT PISTONS AT ORLANDO MAGIC

The Pistons ceded homecourt advantage to Orlando with their Game 1 setback and now have their sights on returning serve. Detroit was much sharper with a 98-83 victory in Game 2, a contest it led by as many as 27 points.

Pistons star Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists in Game 2 after pouring in 39 points in the opener. Orlando has yet to show it can contain Cunningham so coach J.B. Bickerstaff knows exactly what to do – continually feed the ball to Cunningham until the Magic show some resistance.

Jalen Suggs (19 points) was Orlando’s leading scorer in Game 2 and that’s not a good thing when you have Paolo Banchero (18), Franz Wagner (12) and Desmond Bane (12) on the roster. Bane is just 9-of-31 shooting in the series and Orlando can’t win this series – or Game 3 – without Bane shooting significantly better.

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#Betting #Picks #Saturdays #NBA #Playoff #Matchups #Deadspin.com">Best Betting Picks for Saturday’s NBA Playoff Matchups | Deadspin.com Apr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) is defended by Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) in the second half during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images The tension between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves is already high with this being their third playoff battle in a four-season span. But a Minnesota victory on Saturday would really make things interesting.That would give the Timberwolves a 3-1 lead and this version of the Nuggets doesn’t really look like the team that can dig out of such a hole. So Game 4 rates as nearly a must-win for Denver if it wants to win the best-of-seven series.The Atlanta Hawks are also vying to take a 3-1 lead over the New York Knicks and that would rate as a stunning development. The Detroit Pistons are tied with the Magic after two games and an Orlando win on Saturday would be another interesting development.DENVER NUGGETS AT MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVESMinnesota delivered a first-half knockout blow in the Game 3 victory (113-96), limiting Denver to 11 first-quarter points and holding a 61-39 halftime advantage. The Nuggets can’t afford another tepid start and their poor showing was summed up by three-time MVP Nikola Jokic going 7-of-26 from the field and posting only three assists. Can’t win that way.Jokic, who still scored 27 points, will be counted on to find his usual form and the same goes for Jamal Murray (12 points on 5-of-17 shooting). Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels regularly earns raves for his defense but he contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds on the same night in which reserve Ayo Dosunmu produced 25 points on a night in which star Anthony Edwards had just 17 points.Motivated Minnesota won a Game 7 over Denver two seasons ago to reach the Western Conference finals for the first of two straight seasons. However, a bounce-back Jokic performance could be a series-changer and return the momentum to the Nuggets.Nikola Jokic to score 31-plus points, -116 (DraftKings) Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting NEW YORK KNICKS AT ATLANTA HAWKSThe Hawks have taken the series lead with back-to-back one-point wins and they can increase the pressure on New York with a Game 4 victory. Atlanta led by as many as 18 points in Game 3 but still needed CJ McCollum’s winning jumper to leave victorious. McCollum also stood out with 32 points in the Hawks’ Game 2 victory.Atlanta has won 15 of its past 16 home games with the lone blemish coming against the Knicks on April 6. New York would surely like to even the series before going home and Jalen Brunson (27.7 average in the series) will be counted on to forget an 0-for-5 from 3-point range performance and show the form of the first two games when he made 7 of 14.OG Anunbody stood out with 29 points and nine rebounds for the Knicks in Game 3 and a repeat showing would help New York’s chance. Meanwhile, Jalen Johnson is coming off a stellar performance for the Hawks with 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and New York needs to clamp down on him and McCollum down the stretch.Knicks minus 2.5-point spread, -102 (DraftKings) Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting DETROIT PISTONS AT ORLANDO MAGICThe Pistons ceded homecourt advantage to Orlando with their Game 1 setback and now have their sights on returning serve. Detroit was much sharper with a 98-83 victory in Game 2, a contest it led by as many as 27 points.Pistons star Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists in Game 2 after pouring in 39 points in the opener. Orlando has yet to show it can contain Cunningham so coach J.B. Bickerstaff knows exactly what to do – continually feed the ball to Cunningham until the Magic show some resistance.Jalen Suggs (19 points) was Orlando’s leading scorer in Game 2 and that’s not a good thing when you have Paolo Banchero (18), Franz Wagner (12) and Desmond Bane (12) on the roster. Bane is just 9-of-31 shooting in the series and Orlando can’t win this series – or Game 3 – without Bane shooting significantly better.Pistons minus 2.5-point spread, -110 (DraftKings) Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting #Betting #Picks #Saturdays #NBA #Playoff #Matchups #Deadspin.com

Ayo Dosunmu produced 25 points on a night in which star Anthony Edwards had just 17 points.

Motivated Minnesota won a Game 7 over Denver two seasons ago to reach the Western Conference finals for the first of two straight seasons. However, a bounce-back Jokic performance could be a series-changer and return the momentum to the Nuggets.

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NEW YORK KNICKS AT ATLANTA HAWKS

The Hawks have taken the series lead with back-to-back one-point wins and they can increase the pressure on New York with a Game 4 victory. Atlanta led by as many as 18 points in Game 3 but still needed CJ McCollum’s winning jumper to leave victorious. McCollum also stood out with 32 points in the Hawks’ Game 2 victory.

Atlanta has won 15 of its past 16 home games with the lone blemish coming against the Knicks on April 6. New York would surely like to even the series before going home and Jalen Brunson (27.7 average in the series) will be counted on to forget an 0-for-5 from 3-point range performance and show the form of the first two games when he made 7 of 14.

OG Anunbody stood out with 29 points and nine rebounds for the Knicks in Game 3 and a repeat showing would help New York’s chance. Meanwhile, Jalen Johnson is coming off a stellar performance for the Hawks with 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and New York needs to clamp down on him and McCollum down the stretch.

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DETROIT PISTONS AT ORLANDO MAGIC

The Pistons ceded homecourt advantage to Orlando with their Game 1 setback and now have their sights on returning serve. Detroit was much sharper with a 98-83 victory in Game 2, a contest it led by as many as 27 points.

Pistons star Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists in Game 2 after pouring in 39 points in the opener. Orlando has yet to show it can contain Cunningham so coach J.B. Bickerstaff knows exactly what to do – continually feed the ball to Cunningham until the Magic show some resistance.

Jalen Suggs (19 points) was Orlando’s leading scorer in Game 2 and that’s not a good thing when you have Paolo Banchero (18), Franz Wagner (12) and Desmond Bane (12) on the roster. Bane is just 9-of-31 shooting in the series and Orlando can’t win this series – or Game 3 – without Bane shooting significantly better.

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#Betting #Picks #Saturdays #NBA #Playoff #Matchups #Deadspin.com">Best Betting Picks for Saturday’s NBA Playoff Matchups | Deadspin.com
Best Betting Picks for Saturday’s NBA Playoff Matchups | Deadspin.com Apr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) is defended by Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) in the second half during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images The tension between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves is already high with this being their third playoff battle in a four-season span. But a Minnesota victory on Saturday would really make things interesting.That would give the Timberwolves a 3-1 lead and this version of the Nuggets doesn’t really look like the team that can dig out of such a hole. So Game 4 rates as nearly a must-win for Denver if it wants to win the best-of-seven series.The Atlanta Hawks are also vying to take a 3-1 lead over the New York Knicks and that would rate as a stunning development. The Detroit Pistons are tied with the Magic after two games and an Orlando win on Saturday would be another interesting development.DENVER NUGGETS AT MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVESMinnesota delivered a first-half knockout blow in the Game 3 victory (113-96), limiting Denver to 11 first-quarter points and holding a 61-39 halftime advantage. The Nuggets can’t afford another tepid start and their poor showing was summed up by three-time MVP Nikola Jokic going 7-of-26 from the field and posting only three assists. Can’t win that way.Jokic, who still scored 27 points, will be counted on to find his usual form and the same goes for Jamal Murray (12 points on 5-of-17 shooting). Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels regularly earns raves for his defense but he contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds on the same night in which reserve Ayo Dosunmu produced 25 points on a night in which star Anthony Edwards had just 17 points.Motivated Minnesota won a Game 7 over Denver two seasons ago to reach the Western Conference finals for the first of two straight seasons. However, a bounce-back Jokic performance could be a series-changer and return the momentum to the Nuggets.Nikola Jokic to score 31-plus points, -116 (DraftKings) Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting NEW YORK KNICKS AT ATLANTA HAWKSThe Hawks have taken the series lead with back-to-back one-point wins and they can increase the pressure on New York with a Game 4 victory. Atlanta led by as many as 18 points in Game 3 but still needed CJ McCollum’s winning jumper to leave victorious. McCollum also stood out with 32 points in the Hawks’ Game 2 victory.Atlanta has won 15 of its past 16 home games with the lone blemish coming against the Knicks on April 6. New York would surely like to even the series before going home and Jalen Brunson (27.7 average in the series) will be counted on to forget an 0-for-5 from 3-point range performance and show the form of the first two games when he made 7 of 14.OG Anunbody stood out with 29 points and nine rebounds for the Knicks in Game 3 and a repeat showing would help New York’s chance. Meanwhile, Jalen Johnson is coming off a stellar performance for the Hawks with 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and New York needs to clamp down on him and McCollum down the stretch.Knicks minus 2.5-point spread, -102 (DraftKings) Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting DETROIT PISTONS AT ORLANDO MAGICThe Pistons ceded homecourt advantage to Orlando with their Game 1 setback and now have their sights on returning serve. Detroit was much sharper with a 98-83 victory in Game 2, a contest it led by as many as 27 points.Pistons star Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists in Game 2 after pouring in 39 points in the opener. Orlando has yet to show it can contain Cunningham so coach J.B. Bickerstaff knows exactly what to do – continually feed the ball to Cunningham until the Magic show some resistance.Jalen Suggs (19 points) was Orlando’s leading scorer in Game 2 and that’s not a good thing when you have Paolo Banchero (18), Franz Wagner (12) and Desmond Bane (12) on the roster. Bane is just 9-of-31 shooting in the series and Orlando can’t win this series – or Game 3 – without Bane shooting significantly better.Pistons minus 2.5-point spread, -110 (DraftKings) Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting #Betting #Picks #Saturdays #NBA #Playoff #Matchups #Deadspin.comApr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) is defended by Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) in the second half during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

The tension between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves is already high with this being their third playoff battle in a four-season span. But a Minnesota victory on Saturday would really make things interesting.

That would give the Timberwolves a 3-1 lead and this version of the Nuggets doesn’t really look like the team that can dig out of such a hole. So Game 4 rates as nearly a must-win for Denver if it wants to win the best-of-seven series.

The Atlanta Hawks are also vying to take a 3-1 lead over the New York Knicks and that would rate as a stunning development. The Detroit Pistons are tied with the Magic after two games and an Orlando win on Saturday would be another interesting development.

DENVER NUGGETS AT MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES

Minnesota delivered a first-half knockout blow in the Game 3 victory (113-96), limiting Denver to 11 first-quarter points and holding a 61-39 halftime advantage. The Nuggets can’t afford another tepid start and their poor showing was summed up by three-time MVP Nikola Jokic going 7-of-26 from the field and posting only three assists. Can’t win that way.

Jokic, who still scored 27 points, will be counted on to find his usual form and the same goes for Jamal Murray (12 points on 5-of-17 shooting). Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels regularly earns raves for his defense but he contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds on the same night in which reserve Ayo Dosunmu produced 25 points on a night in which star Anthony Edwards had just 17 points.

Motivated Minnesota won a Game 7 over Denver two seasons ago to reach the Western Conference finals for the first of two straight seasons. However, a bounce-back Jokic performance could be a series-changer and return the momentum to the Nuggets.

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The Hawks have taken the series lead with back-to-back one-point wins and they can increase the pressure on New York with a Game 4 victory. Atlanta led by as many as 18 points in Game 3 but still needed CJ McCollum’s winning jumper to leave victorious. McCollum also stood out with 32 points in the Hawks’ Game 2 victory.

Atlanta has won 15 of its past 16 home games with the lone blemish coming against the Knicks on April 6. New York would surely like to even the series before going home and Jalen Brunson (27.7 average in the series) will be counted on to forget an 0-for-5 from 3-point range performance and show the form of the first two games when he made 7 of 14.

OG Anunbody stood out with 29 points and nine rebounds for the Knicks in Game 3 and a repeat showing would help New York’s chance. Meanwhile, Jalen Johnson is coming off a stellar performance for the Hawks with 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and New York needs to clamp down on him and McCollum down the stretch.

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The Pistons ceded homecourt advantage to Orlando with their Game 1 setback and now have their sights on returning serve. Detroit was much sharper with a 98-83 victory in Game 2, a contest it led by as many as 27 points.

Pistons star Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists in Game 2 after pouring in 39 points in the opener. Orlando has yet to show it can contain Cunningham so coach J.B. Bickerstaff knows exactly what to do – continually feed the ball to Cunningham until the Magic show some resistance.

Jalen Suggs (19 points) was Orlando’s leading scorer in Game 2 and that’s not a good thing when you have Paolo Banchero (18), Franz Wagner (12) and Desmond Bane (12) on the roster. Bane is just 9-of-31 shooting in the series and Orlando can’t win this series – or Game 3 – without Bane shooting significantly better.

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Diamond Harbour FC ensured that it remained top with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Chanmari FC in the Championship phase of the Indian Football League at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl on Saturday.

Antonio Moyano gave Diamond Harbour the lead in the 35th minute and the game was put to bed late in the 87th minute by substitute R. Ramdinthara. Antonio Moyano was named Player of the Match.

Diamond Harbour consolidated its top spot with 25 points from 10 matches, while Chanmari remained fifth with 11 points from the same number of matches.

Chanmari FC head coach Dipankur Sharma made one change to his attack, with KC Malsawmsanga replacing Aron Vanlalrinchhana. Meanwhile, Kibu Vicuña handed wing-back K. Ajith Kumar his first start of the season in place of Naresh Singh and also brought in Sunday Afolabi for Hugo Díaz in midfield.

Both sides struggled to break down each other’s defence, with the game played in tight spaces and much of the battle unfolding in midfield as they contested possession. Chanmari looked sharp in attack, with Jota and KC Malsawmsanga using their pace to drive forward, while Diamond Harbour built its moves patiently and posed a threat in transition.

The visitor almost scored midway through the first half with a well-worked move. Luka Majcen was released down the left wing and the striker found Antonio Moyano inside the box. The midfielder turned and hit a shot towards goal which was well saved by goalkeeper Zothanmawia, and the rebound was dragged wide by Paul Ramfangzauva.

Diamond Harbour took the lead in the 35th minute through the individual brilliance of Moyano. The Spaniard received the ball on the edge of the box, dodged a couple of defenders and sent a powerful shot that hit the post and found the back of the net for his fifth goal of the season.

ALSO READ: ‘You’ll only know at toss’: Anukul tight-lipped about Pathirana playing LSG-KKR clash

Chanmari looked threatening going forward, but the side from Aizawl lacked final output, with its forwards attempting shots from distance and showing a lack of composure. Malsawmsanga, Pepe and Lalruatsanga all had attempts on goal, but they did not trouble Dheeraj Singh as Diamond Harbour took its one-goal advantage into the break.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with Chanmari starting brightly while Diamond Harbour looked to slow the tempo. Malsawmsanga, who continued to trouble the defence with his pace, tested Dheeraj with a low shot across goal, forcing a fingertip save from the goalkeeper.

At the other end, Zothanmawia produced an acrobatic save to keep out Melroy Assisi’s header from a set-piece around the hour mark. The visitor was content to retain possession in the opposition half, looking to create chances through set-pieces and quick counter-attacks.

The league leader looked firmly in control and rarely appeared under pressure despite Chanmari’s search for an equaliser. It eventually sealed the game three minutes from time, as substitute Ramdinthara beat his marker at the far post and headed home Bryce Miranda’s cross from the left to secure all three points.

The home side pushed to salvage something late on, but Diamond Harbour, despite not being at its best, saw out the game comfortably to secure only its second clean sheet of the season.

Published on Apr 25, 2026

#IFL #Diamond #Harbour #edge #Chanmari #remain #top #table">IFL 2025-26: Diamond Harbour edge Chanmari 2-0 to remain on top of table Diamond Harbour FC ensured that it remained top with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Chanmari FC in the Championship phase of the Indian Football League at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl on Saturday.Antonio Moyano gave Diamond Harbour the lead in the 35th minute and the game was put to bed late in the 87th minute by substitute R. Ramdinthara. Antonio Moyano was named Player of the Match.Diamond Harbour consolidated its top spot with 25 points from 10 matches, while Chanmari remained fifth with 11 points from the same number of matches.Chanmari FC head coach Dipankur Sharma made one change to his attack, with KC Malsawmsanga replacing Aron Vanlalrinchhana. Meanwhile, Kibu Vicuña handed wing-back K. Ajith Kumar his first start of the season in place of Naresh Singh and also brought in Sunday Afolabi for Hugo Díaz in midfield.Both sides struggled to break down each other’s defence, with the game played in tight spaces and much of the battle unfolding in midfield as they contested possession. Chanmari looked sharp in attack, with Jota and KC Malsawmsanga using their pace to drive forward, while Diamond Harbour built its moves patiently and posed a threat in transition.The visitor almost scored midway through the first half with a well-worked move. Luka Majcen was released down the left wing and the striker found Antonio Moyano inside the box. The midfielder turned and hit a shot towards goal which was well saved by goalkeeper Zothanmawia, and the rebound was dragged wide by Paul Ramfangzauva.Diamond Harbour took the lead in the 35th minute through the individual brilliance of Moyano. The Spaniard received the ball on the edge of the box, dodged a couple of defenders and sent a powerful shot that hit the post and found the back of the net for his fifth goal of the season.ALSO READ: ‘You’ll only know at toss’: Anukul tight-lipped about Pathirana playing LSG-KKR clashChanmari looked threatening going forward, but the side from Aizawl lacked final output, with its forwards attempting shots from distance and showing a lack of composure. Malsawmsanga, Pepe and Lalruatsanga all had attempts on goal, but they did not trouble Dheeraj Singh as Diamond Harbour took its one-goal advantage into the break.The second half followed a similar pattern, with Chanmari starting brightly while Diamond Harbour looked to slow the tempo. Malsawmsanga, who continued to trouble the defence with his pace, tested Dheeraj with a low shot across goal, forcing a fingertip save from the goalkeeper.At the other end, Zothanmawia produced an acrobatic save to keep out Melroy Assisi’s header from a set-piece around the hour mark. The visitor was content to retain possession in the opposition half, looking to create chances through set-pieces and quick counter-attacks.The league leader looked firmly in control and rarely appeared under pressure despite Chanmari’s search for an equaliser. It eventually sealed the game three minutes from time, as substitute Ramdinthara beat his marker at the far post and headed home Bryce Miranda’s cross from the left to secure all three points.The home side pushed to salvage something late on, but Diamond Harbour, despite not being at its best, saw out the game comfortably to secure only its second clean sheet of the season.Published on Apr 25, 2026 #IFL #Diamond #Harbour #edge #Chanmari #remain #top #table

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Chanmari looked threatening going forward, but the side from Aizawl lacked final output, with its forwards attempting shots from distance and showing a lack of composure. Malsawmsanga, Pepe and Lalruatsanga all had attempts on goal, but they did not trouble Dheeraj Singh as Diamond Harbour took its one-goal advantage into the break.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with Chanmari starting brightly while Diamond Harbour looked to slow the tempo. Malsawmsanga, who continued to trouble the defence with his pace, tested Dheeraj with a low shot across goal, forcing a fingertip save from the goalkeeper.

At the other end, Zothanmawia produced an acrobatic save to keep out Melroy Assisi’s header from a set-piece around the hour mark. The visitor was content to retain possession in the opposition half, looking to create chances through set-pieces and quick counter-attacks.

The league leader looked firmly in control and rarely appeared under pressure despite Chanmari’s search for an equaliser. It eventually sealed the game three minutes from time, as substitute Ramdinthara beat his marker at the far post and headed home Bryce Miranda’s cross from the left to secure all three points.

The home side pushed to salvage something late on, but Diamond Harbour, despite not being at its best, saw out the game comfortably to secure only its second clean sheet of the season.

Published on Apr 25, 2026

#IFL #Diamond #Harbour #edge #Chanmari #remain #top #table">IFL 2025-26: Diamond Harbour edge Chanmari 2-0 to remain on top of table

Diamond Harbour FC ensured that it remained top with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Chanmari FC in the Championship phase of the Indian Football League at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl on Saturday.

Antonio Moyano gave Diamond Harbour the lead in the 35th minute and the game was put to bed late in the 87th minute by substitute R. Ramdinthara. Antonio Moyano was named Player of the Match.

Diamond Harbour consolidated its top spot with 25 points from 10 matches, while Chanmari remained fifth with 11 points from the same number of matches.

Chanmari FC head coach Dipankur Sharma made one change to his attack, with KC Malsawmsanga replacing Aron Vanlalrinchhana. Meanwhile, Kibu Vicuña handed wing-back K. Ajith Kumar his first start of the season in place of Naresh Singh and also brought in Sunday Afolabi for Hugo Díaz in midfield.

Both sides struggled to break down each other’s defence, with the game played in tight spaces and much of the battle unfolding in midfield as they contested possession. Chanmari looked sharp in attack, with Jota and KC Malsawmsanga using their pace to drive forward, while Diamond Harbour built its moves patiently and posed a threat in transition.

The visitor almost scored midway through the first half with a well-worked move. Luka Majcen was released down the left wing and the striker found Antonio Moyano inside the box. The midfielder turned and hit a shot towards goal which was well saved by goalkeeper Zothanmawia, and the rebound was dragged wide by Paul Ramfangzauva.

Diamond Harbour took the lead in the 35th minute through the individual brilliance of Moyano. The Spaniard received the ball on the edge of the box, dodged a couple of defenders and sent a powerful shot that hit the post and found the back of the net for his fifth goal of the season.

ALSO READ: ‘You’ll only know at toss’: Anukul tight-lipped about Pathirana playing LSG-KKR clash

Chanmari looked threatening going forward, but the side from Aizawl lacked final output, with its forwards attempting shots from distance and showing a lack of composure. Malsawmsanga, Pepe and Lalruatsanga all had attempts on goal, but they did not trouble Dheeraj Singh as Diamond Harbour took its one-goal advantage into the break.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with Chanmari starting brightly while Diamond Harbour looked to slow the tempo. Malsawmsanga, who continued to trouble the defence with his pace, tested Dheeraj with a low shot across goal, forcing a fingertip save from the goalkeeper.

At the other end, Zothanmawia produced an acrobatic save to keep out Melroy Assisi’s header from a set-piece around the hour mark. The visitor was content to retain possession in the opposition half, looking to create chances through set-pieces and quick counter-attacks.

The league leader looked firmly in control and rarely appeared under pressure despite Chanmari’s search for an equaliser. It eventually sealed the game three minutes from time, as substitute Ramdinthara beat his marker at the far post and headed home Bryce Miranda’s cross from the left to secure all three points.

The home side pushed to salvage something late on, but Diamond Harbour, despite not being at its best, saw out the game comfortably to secure only its second clean sheet of the season.

Published on Apr 25, 2026

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UFC Vegas 116 Best Bets: Full Card Picks, Props, and Betting Predictions | Deadspin.com Dana White source: AP After invasions of Miami and Winnipeg over the last couple of weeks, the Octagon is back at home base with UFC Vegas 116 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.The main event of the April 25 card will feature former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling continuing his path toward a featherweight title shot, taking on rising contender Youssef Zalal.After dropping the bantamweight title, Sterling moved up to featherweight in 2024, defeating Calvin Kattar in his division debut at UFC 300 before a loss to Movsar Evloev at UFC 310. Sterling last fought at UFC Shanghai last August, defeating Brian Ortega.Zalal has won eight straight since the end of his first UFC run. He’s 5-0 since returning to the promotion in 2024, most recently submitting Josh Emmett at UFC 320.The co-main event of the evening will see Norma Dumont take on Joselyne Edwards. Dumont has won six straight and nine of her last 10 fights, most recently scoring a split decision over Ketlen Vieira at UFC Vegas 110. Edwards, who takes this fight on short notice, has won four straight, coming into tonight off a submission of Nora Cornolle at UFC Houston in February.The rest of the main card includes Rafa Garcia vs. Alexander Hernandez, Davey Grant vs. Adrian Luna Martinetti, Montel Jackson vs. Raoni Barcelos, and Marcus Buchecha vs. Ryan Spann.ALJAMAIN STERLING VS YOUSSEF ZALALThis is going to be an interesting matchup because you have Sterling’s wrestling and his championship-level experience against Zalal, who has developed into a solid, well-rounded fighter. Sterling is going to be the toughest test for Zalal, and his skills mean it would be shocking if he managed to submit the former champion. Sterling is still a solid competitor, and he will look to control the action and push the pace against Zalal. This should be a fun fight that goes either way, but it won’t be shocking if this one goes the full 25 minutes.BET: Fight to go the distance (DraftKings, FanDuel, & BetMGM: -160) Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting MAYRA BUENO SILVA VS MICHELLE MONTAGUEPersonally, I was never the highest on Mayra Bueno Silva as she was coming up through the ranks, and things seem to have just gotten worse and worse since her 2023 win over Holly Holm was overturned. She’s got decent takedown defense and grappling, but it still leaves a lot to be desired. And now she’s on a bad losing skid as she takes on Michelle Montague in her second UFC bout.Montague scored a win over Luana Carolina in her UFC debut in Australia this past September. She was a solid finisher in her days before the UFC, including her run with the PFL. She definitely has some upside; it’s just a matter if she’ll get the submission or a decision. We’re going to lean decision here only for the matter of experience. Bueno Silva has been hard to finish, and the opponents Montague faced prior to the UFC did not have the best records when facing them.BET: Montague via decision (FanDuel: +110) Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting JACKSON MCVEY VS SEDRIQUES DUMASExcept for one fight from his amateur days, Jackson McVey has been “finish or be finished.” His first-round finish streak on the regional scene was fun and caught the attention of the UFC. McVey, however, has been submitted by Brunno Ferreira and Zach Reese in his first two UFC bouts. Sedriques Dumas, a 2022 alumnus of Dana White’s Contender Series, hasn’t had a great deal of success either, entering this bout with a 3-4 (1 NC) Octagon record.Dumas scored plenty of finishes prior to his UFC days, but we haven’t seen that play out in the Octagon. Still, the way McVey does things in his fights, it’s hard to imagine this one going a full 15 minutes.BET: McVey to win in rounds 1-2 (Caesars: -120) Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting #UFC #Vegas #Bets #Full #Card #Picks #Props #Betting #Predictions #Deadspin.comDana White source: AP

After invasions of Miami and Winnipeg over the last couple of weeks, the Octagon is back at home base with UFC Vegas 116 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The main event of the April 25 card will feature former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling continuing his path toward a featherweight title shot, taking on rising contender Youssef Zalal.

After dropping the bantamweight title, Sterling moved up to featherweight in 2024, defeating Calvin Kattar in his division debut at UFC 300 before a loss to Movsar Evloev at UFC 310. Sterling last fought at UFC Shanghai last August, defeating Brian Ortega.

Zalal has won eight straight since the end of his first UFC run. He’s 5-0 since returning to the promotion in 2024, most recently submitting Josh Emmett at UFC 320.

The co-main event of the evening will see Norma Dumont take on Joselyne Edwards. Dumont has won six straight and nine of her last 10 fights, most recently scoring a split decision over Ketlen Vieira at UFC Vegas 110. Edwards, who takes this fight on short notice, has won four straight, coming into tonight off a submission of Nora Cornolle at UFC Houston in February.

The rest of the main card includes Rafa Garcia vs. Alexander Hernandez, Davey Grant vs. Adrian Luna Martinetti, Montel Jackson vs. Raoni Barcelos, and Marcus Buchecha vs. Ryan Spann.

ALJAMAIN STERLING VS YOUSSEF ZALAL

This is going to be an interesting matchup because you have Sterling’s wrestling and his championship-level experience against Zalal, who has developed into a solid, well-rounded fighter. Sterling is going to be the toughest test for Zalal, and his skills mean it would be shocking if he managed to submit the former champion. Sterling is still a solid competitor, and he will look to control the action and push the pace against Zalal. This should be a fun fight that goes either way, but it won’t be shocking if this one goes the full 25 minutes.

BET: Fight to go the distance (DraftKings, FanDuel, & BetMGM: -160)

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MAYRA BUENO SILVA VS MICHELLE MONTAGUE

Personally, I was never the highest on Mayra Bueno Silva as she was coming up through the ranks, and things seem to have just gotten worse and worse since her 2023 win over Holly Holm was overturned. She’s got decent takedown defense and grappling, but it still leaves a lot to be desired. And now she’s on a bad losing skid as she takes on Michelle Montague in her second UFC bout.

Montague scored a win over Luana Carolina in her UFC debut in Australia this past September. She was a solid finisher in her days before the UFC, including her run with the PFL. She definitely has some upside; it’s just a matter if she’ll get the submission or a decision. We’re going to lean decision here only for the matter of experience. Bueno Silva has been hard to finish, and the opponents Montague faced prior to the UFC did not have the best records when facing them.

BET: Montague via decision (FanDuel: +110)

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JACKSON MCVEY VS SEDRIQUES DUMAS

Except for one fight from his amateur days, Jackson McVey has been “finish or be finished.” His first-round finish streak on the regional scene was fun and caught the attention of the UFC. McVey, however, has been submitted by Brunno Ferreira and Zach Reese in his first two UFC bouts. Sedriques Dumas, a 2022 alumnus of Dana White’s Contender Series, hasn’t had a great deal of success either, entering this bout with a 3-4 (1 NC) Octagon record.

Dumas scored plenty of finishes prior to his UFC days, but we haven’t seen that play out in the Octagon. Still, the way McVey does things in his fights, it’s hard to imagine this one going a full 15 minutes.

BET: McVey to win in rounds 1-2 (Caesars: -120)

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#UFC #Vegas #Bets #Full #Card #Picks #Props #Betting #Predictions #Deadspin.com">UFC Vegas 116 Best Bets: Full Card Picks, Props, and Betting Predictions | Deadspin.com Dana White source: AP After invasions of Miami and Winnipeg over the last couple of weeks, the Octagon is back at home base with UFC Vegas 116 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.The main event of the April 25 card will feature former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling continuing his path toward a featherweight title shot, taking on rising contender Youssef Zalal.After dropping the bantamweight title, Sterling moved up to featherweight in 2024, defeating Calvin Kattar in his division debut at UFC 300 before a loss to Movsar Evloev at UFC 310. Sterling last fought at UFC Shanghai last August, defeating Brian Ortega.Zalal has won eight straight since the end of his first UFC run. He’s 5-0 since returning to the promotion in 2024, most recently submitting Josh Emmett at UFC 320.The co-main event of the evening will see Norma Dumont take on Joselyne Edwards. Dumont has won six straight and nine of her last 10 fights, most recently scoring a split decision over Ketlen Vieira at UFC Vegas 110. Edwards, who takes this fight on short notice, has won four straight, coming into tonight off a submission of Nora Cornolle at UFC Houston in February.The rest of the main card includes Rafa Garcia vs. Alexander Hernandez, Davey Grant vs. Adrian Luna Martinetti, Montel Jackson vs. Raoni Barcelos, and Marcus Buchecha vs. Ryan Spann.ALJAMAIN STERLING VS YOUSSEF ZALALThis is going to be an interesting matchup because you have Sterling’s wrestling and his championship-level experience against Zalal, who has developed into a solid, well-rounded fighter. Sterling is going to be the toughest test for Zalal, and his skills mean it would be shocking if he managed to submit the former champion. Sterling is still a solid competitor, and he will look to control the action and push the pace against Zalal. This should be a fun fight that goes either way, but it won’t be shocking if this one goes the full 25 minutes.BET: Fight to go the distance (DraftKings, FanDuel, & BetMGM: -160) Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting MAYRA BUENO SILVA VS MICHELLE MONTAGUEPersonally, I was never the highest on Mayra Bueno Silva as she was coming up through the ranks, and things seem to have just gotten worse and worse since her 2023 win over Holly Holm was overturned. She’s got decent takedown defense and grappling, but it still leaves a lot to be desired. And now she’s on a bad losing skid as she takes on Michelle Montague in her second UFC bout.Montague scored a win over Luana Carolina in her UFC debut in Australia this past September. She was a solid finisher in her days before the UFC, including her run with the PFL. She definitely has some upside; it’s just a matter if she’ll get the submission or a decision. We’re going to lean decision here only for the matter of experience. Bueno Silva has been hard to finish, and the opponents Montague faced prior to the UFC did not have the best records when facing them.BET: Montague via decision (FanDuel: +110) Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting JACKSON MCVEY VS SEDRIQUES DUMASExcept for one fight from his amateur days, Jackson McVey has been “finish or be finished.” His first-round finish streak on the regional scene was fun and caught the attention of the UFC. McVey, however, has been submitted by Brunno Ferreira and Zach Reese in his first two UFC bouts. Sedriques Dumas, a 2022 alumnus of Dana White’s Contender Series, hasn’t had a great deal of success either, entering this bout with a 3-4 (1 NC) Octagon record.Dumas scored plenty of finishes prior to his UFC days, but we haven’t seen that play out in the Octagon. Still, the way McVey does things in his fights, it’s hard to imagine this one going a full 15 minutes.BET: McVey to win in rounds 1-2 (Caesars: -120) Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting #UFC #Vegas #Bets #Full #Card #Picks #Props #Betting #Predictions #Deadspin.com

ecently submitting Josh Emmett at UFC 320.

The co-main event of the evening will see Norma Dumont take on Joselyne Edwards. Dumont has won six straight and nine of her last 10 fights, most recently scoring a split decision over Ketlen Vieira at UFC Vegas 110. Edwards, who takes this fight on short notice, has won four straight, coming into tonight off a submission of Nora Cornolle at UFC Houston in February.

The rest of the main card includes Rafa Garcia vs. Alexander Hernandez, Davey Grant vs. Adrian Luna Martinetti, Montel Jackson vs. Raoni Barcelos, and Marcus Buchecha vs. Ryan Spann.

ALJAMAIN STERLING VS YOUSSEF ZALAL

This is going to be an interesting matchup because you have Sterling’s wrestling and his championship-level experience against Zalal, who has developed into a solid, well-rounded fighter. Sterling is going to be the toughest test for Zalal, and his skills mean it would be shocking if he managed to submit the former champion. Sterling is still a solid competitor, and he will look to control the action and push the pace against Zalal. This should be a fun fight that goes either way, but it won’t be shocking if this one goes the full 25 minutes.

BET: Fight to go the distance (DraftKings, FanDuel, & BetMGM: -160)

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MAYRA BUENO SILVA VS MICHELLE MONTAGUE

Personally, I was never the highest on Mayra Bueno Silva as she was coming up through the ranks, and things seem to have just gotten worse and worse since her 2023 win over Holly Holm was overturned. She’s got decent takedown defense and grappling, but it still leaves a lot to be desired. And now she’s on a bad losing skid as she takes on Michelle Montague in her second UFC bout.

Montague scored a win over Luana Carolina in her UFC debut in Australia this past September. She was a solid finisher in her days before the UFC, including her run with the PFL. She definitely has some upside; it’s just a matter if she’ll get the submission or a decision. We’re going to lean decision here only for the matter of experience. Bueno Silva has been hard to finish, and the opponents Montague faced prior to the UFC did not have the best records when facing them.

BET: Montague via decision (FanDuel: +110)

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JACKSON MCVEY VS SEDRIQUES DUMAS

Except for one fight from his amateur days, Jackson McVey has been “finish or be finished.” His first-round finish streak on the regional scene was fun and caught the attention of the UFC. McVey, however, has been submitted by Brunno Ferreira and Zach Reese in his first two UFC bouts. Sedriques Dumas, a 2022 alumnus of Dana White’s Contender Series, hasn’t had a great deal of success either, entering this bout with a 3-4 (1 NC) Octagon record.

Dumas scored plenty of finishes prior to his UFC days, but we haven’t seen that play out in the Octagon. Still, the way McVey does things in his fights, it’s hard to imagine this one going a full 15 minutes.

BET: McVey to win in rounds 1-2 (Caesars: -120)

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UFC Vegas 116 Best Bets: Full Card Picks, Props, and Betting Predictions | Deadspin.com Dana White source: AP After invasions of Miami and Winnipeg over the last couple of weeks, the Octagon is back at home base with UFC Vegas 116 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.The main event of the April 25 card will feature former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling continuing his path toward a featherweight title shot, taking on rising contender Youssef Zalal.After dropping the bantamweight title, Sterling moved up to featherweight in 2024, defeating Calvin Kattar in his division debut at UFC 300 before a loss to Movsar Evloev at UFC 310. Sterling last fought at UFC Shanghai last August, defeating Brian Ortega.Zalal has won eight straight since the end of his first UFC run. He’s 5-0 since returning to the promotion in 2024, most recently submitting Josh Emmett at UFC 320.The co-main event of the evening will see Norma Dumont take on Joselyne Edwards. Dumont has won six straight and nine of her last 10 fights, most recently scoring a split decision over Ketlen Vieira at UFC Vegas 110. Edwards, who takes this fight on short notice, has won four straight, coming into tonight off a submission of Nora Cornolle at UFC Houston in February.The rest of the main card includes Rafa Garcia vs. Alexander Hernandez, Davey Grant vs. Adrian Luna Martinetti, Montel Jackson vs. Raoni Barcelos, and Marcus Buchecha vs. Ryan Spann.ALJAMAIN STERLING VS YOUSSEF ZALALThis is going to be an interesting matchup because you have Sterling’s wrestling and his championship-level experience against Zalal, who has developed into a solid, well-rounded fighter. Sterling is going to be the toughest test for Zalal, and his skills mean it would be shocking if he managed to submit the former champion. Sterling is still a solid competitor, and he will look to control the action and push the pace against Zalal. This should be a fun fight that goes either way, but it won’t be shocking if this one goes the full 25 minutes.BET: Fight to go the distance (DraftKings, FanDuel, & BetMGM: -160) Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting MAYRA BUENO SILVA VS MICHELLE MONTAGUEPersonally, I was never the highest on Mayra Bueno Silva as she was coming up through the ranks, and things seem to have just gotten worse and worse since her 2023 win over Holly Holm was overturned. She’s got decent takedown defense and grappling, but it still leaves a lot to be desired. And now she’s on a bad losing skid as she takes on Michelle Montague in her second UFC bout.Montague scored a win over Luana Carolina in her UFC debut in Australia this past September. She was a solid finisher in her days before the UFC, including her run with the PFL. She definitely has some upside; it’s just a matter if she’ll get the submission or a decision. We’re going to lean decision here only for the matter of experience. Bueno Silva has been hard to finish, and the opponents Montague faced prior to the UFC did not have the best records when facing them.BET: Montague via decision (FanDuel: +110) Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting JACKSON MCVEY VS SEDRIQUES DUMASExcept for one fight from his amateur days, Jackson McVey has been “finish or be finished.” His first-round finish streak on the regional scene was fun and caught the attention of the UFC. McVey, however, has been submitted by Brunno Ferreira and Zach Reese in his first two UFC bouts. Sedriques Dumas, a 2022 alumnus of Dana White’s Contender Series, hasn’t had a great deal of success either, entering this bout with a 3-4 (1 NC) Octagon record.Dumas scored plenty of finishes prior to his UFC days, but we haven’t seen that play out in the Octagon. Still, the way McVey does things in his fights, it’s hard to imagine this one going a full 15 minutes.BET: McVey to win in rounds 1-2 (Caesars: -120) Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting #UFC #Vegas #Bets #Full #Card #Picks #Props #Betting #Predictions #Deadspin.comDana White source: AP

After invasions of Miami and Winnipeg over the last couple of weeks, the Octagon is back at home base with UFC Vegas 116 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The main event of the April 25 card will feature former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling continuing his path toward a featherweight title shot, taking on rising contender Youssef Zalal.

After dropping the bantamweight title, Sterling moved up to featherweight in 2024, defeating Calvin Kattar in his division debut at UFC 300 before a loss to Movsar Evloev at UFC 310. Sterling last fought at UFC Shanghai last August, defeating Brian Ortega.

Zalal has won eight straight since the end of his first UFC run. He’s 5-0 since returning to the promotion in 2024, most recently submitting Josh Emmett at UFC 320.

The co-main event of the evening will see Norma Dumont take on Joselyne Edwards. Dumont has won six straight and nine of her last 10 fights, most recently scoring a split decision over Ketlen Vieira at UFC Vegas 110. Edwards, who takes this fight on short notice, has won four straight, coming into tonight off a submission of Nora Cornolle at UFC Houston in February.

The rest of the main card includes Rafa Garcia vs. Alexander Hernandez, Davey Grant vs. Adrian Luna Martinetti, Montel Jackson vs. Raoni Barcelos, and Marcus Buchecha vs. Ryan Spann.

ALJAMAIN STERLING VS YOUSSEF ZALAL

This is going to be an interesting matchup because you have Sterling’s wrestling and his championship-level experience against Zalal, who has developed into a solid, well-rounded fighter. Sterling is going to be the toughest test for Zalal, and his skills mean it would be shocking if he managed to submit the former champion. Sterling is still a solid competitor, and he will look to control the action and push the pace against Zalal. This should be a fun fight that goes either way, but it won’t be shocking if this one goes the full 25 minutes.

BET: Fight to go the distance (DraftKings, FanDuel, & BetMGM: -160)

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MAYRA BUENO SILVA VS MICHELLE MONTAGUE

Personally, I was never the highest on Mayra Bueno Silva as she was coming up through the ranks, and things seem to have just gotten worse and worse since her 2023 win over Holly Holm was overturned. She’s got decent takedown defense and grappling, but it still leaves a lot to be desired. And now she’s on a bad losing skid as she takes on Michelle Montague in her second UFC bout.

Montague scored a win over Luana Carolina in her UFC debut in Australia this past September. She was a solid finisher in her days before the UFC, including her run with the PFL. She definitely has some upside; it’s just a matter if she’ll get the submission or a decision. We’re going to lean decision here only for the matter of experience. Bueno Silva has been hard to finish, and the opponents Montague faced prior to the UFC did not have the best records when facing them.

BET: Montague via decision (FanDuel: +110)

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JACKSON MCVEY VS SEDRIQUES DUMAS

Except for one fight from his amateur days, Jackson McVey has been “finish or be finished.” His first-round finish streak on the regional scene was fun and caught the attention of the UFC. McVey, however, has been submitted by Brunno Ferreira and Zach Reese in his first two UFC bouts. Sedriques Dumas, a 2022 alumnus of Dana White’s Contender Series, hasn’t had a great deal of success either, entering this bout with a 3-4 (1 NC) Octagon record.

Dumas scored plenty of finishes prior to his UFC days, but we haven’t seen that play out in the Octagon. Still, the way McVey does things in his fights, it’s hard to imagine this one going a full 15 minutes.

BET: McVey to win in rounds 1-2 (Caesars: -120)

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