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Big winners, losers and value picks of Round 1: Kiper on a wild start to the NFL draft
Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of the first round of the NFL draft, sizing up moves like the Makai Lemon, Caleb Downs and Ty Simpson picks.
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Pick-by-pick takes on Round 1 of the NFL draft: How prospects fit with their new teams
Here's our NFL Nation reporters' look at the biggest questions for each Round 1 pick and how every player fits.
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NFL DRAFT ANALYSIS
Miller, Reid and Yates answer Round 1 questions: Perfect picks, reaches and shocking moves
What were the best and worst picks of Round 1? Which trades really stood out? And what can we expect going into Day 2?
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Analysis of every pick in the 2026 NFL draft
Get insights on all 32 teams' draft picks from our NFL Nation reporters.
THURSDAY IN THE NBA PLAYOFFS
CJ McCollum's jumper and Knicks' late turnover seal 2-1 advantage for Hawks
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Jaden McDaniels has the crowd in a frenzy after massive slam in Wolves' win
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What can the Raiders do to set No. 1 pick QB Fernando Mendoza up for success?
NFL DRAFT: DAY 2
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NFL mock draft of Rounds 2-3: Predicting landing spots for available prospects
Where will the best players still on the board land on Day 2? We projected the next 68 picks of the NFL draft.
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The best team fits for Day 2: Solak finds 10 matches that need to happen
Anthony Hill Jr. to the Cowboys? Avieon Terrell to the Bengals? Here are some fits that make too much sense.
NBA PLAYOFFS SCOREBOARD
BEST OF STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
Artturi Lehkonen scores short-handed goal as Avs take commanding series lead
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Alex Tuch scores to help Sabres take 2-1 series lead vs. Bruins
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STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS SCOREBOARD
EVALUATING FIRST-ROUND MOVES
Grading NFL draft trades: What to make of every big Round 1 swap
We're grading the most impactful trades of the 2026 NFL draft, including three deals by the Bills.
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Tracking every single trade in the 2026 NFL draft
We're following every trade made during the NFL draft, from Round 1 all the way through the end of Round 7.
Top Headlines
- Rams take Simpson, note 'this is Matthew's team'
- 'Ecstatic' Mendoza goes to Raiders with top pick
- Amid Brown buzz, Eagles trade up for WR Lemon
- Cowboys 'changed face' of D via Downs, Lawrence
- Giants thrilled with picks: 'Couldn't do any better'
- Rare playoff dud by Jokic puts Nuggets in 2-1 hole
- McCollum's clutch shot squashes Knicks' late rally
- Chiefs: 'Top-5 guy' in CB Delane worth trade up
- ⭐ NFL draft superlatives: Standouts from Night 1
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Sounding Off
Perk: Rockets are dumbest and most selfish team in NBA playoffs
Kendrick Perkins explains why the Rockets will not overcome a 2-0 deficit against the Lakers.
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Ranking the top 50 players in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
As 16 teams face off for the ultimate prize in pro sports, these players will have the biggest impact.
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The Warriors' summer of uncertainty starts with Steve Kerr
Golden State enters another offseason in search of a co-star for Stephen Curry, and the Warriors might be searching for a new coach too.
