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Mendoza leads refreshed 2026 NFL mock draft two weeks out
sports1 day ago

Mendoza leads refreshed 2026 NFL mock draft two weeks out

Two weeks before the 2026 NFL Draft, this updated first-round projection runs through the top 32 picks, with Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza pegged for the Raiders and a wave of edge, OL and WR prospects ordered to fit a diverse group of teams (Jets, Cardinals, Titans, Giants, Browns, 49ers, Chiefs, and more). It highlights ongoing fit debates (Rueben Bain Jr. vs. Arvell Reese for the Jets), potential late slips (Caleb Downs, Jordyn Tyson), and the overall value-driven approach in a deep class.

via theScore|
#2026#draft#first-round
Buffalo Bills Mock Draft Watch 7.0: Targeting D-Line, Safety, and Edge With 2026 First-Round Projections
sports1 day ago

Buffalo Bills Mock Draft Watch 7.0: Targeting D-Line, Safety, and Edge With 2026 First-Round Projections

Aggregates multiple outlets’ 2026 first-round projections for Buffalo at No. 26 (with a possible trade to No. 25) and outlines several target fits—Kayden McDonald (DT), Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (S), Keldric Faulk (DE), Malachi Lawrence (LB), Cashius Howell (EDGE), Avieon Terrell (CB), Jordyn Tyson (WR), Omar Cooper Jr. (WR), and Dillon Thieneman (S)—along with a trade scenario involving DJ Moore and notes on a 3-round mock draft.

via Buffalo Bills|
#2026#buffalo-bills#first-round
Dream Matchups: The 10 Most Realistic NHL First-Round Showdowns
hockey15 days ago

Dream Matchups: The 10 Most Realistic NHL First-Round Showdowns

A concise ranking of the 10 most realistic first-round NHL playoff matchups, using HockeyStats.com odds (minimum 10%), ranging from No. 10 Utah Mammoth vs. Anaheim Ducks to No. 1 Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars. The piece explains why each pairing would be compelling and includes brief historical and narrative context, underscoring the star power and potential drama of an epic opening round.

via The New York Times|
#first-round#hockey#matchups
Duke Surges Past Siena, Stifling Saint's Upset Bid in NCAA Opener
sports22 days ago

Duke Surges Past Siena, Stifling Saint's Upset Bid in NCAA Opener

No. 16 Siena led No. 1 Duke 43-32 at halftime, but Duke rallied in the second half to win 71-65, ending Siena’s hopes of an historic upset. Siena shot just 23.5% after halftime and struggled on the boards and at the free-throw line as Duke, boosted by a 22-point effort from Cameron Boozer, clawed back. Siena coach Gerry McNamara defended his decision to ride his starters late, praised his players’ grit, and expressed pride despite the heartbreak, while Duke advanced to keep its title chances alive.

via Sports Illustrated|
#college-basketball#duke#first-round
Buffalo Showdown: Louisville Faces Ultra-Fast USF in NCAA Tournament Opener
sports22 days ago

Buffalo Showdown: Louisville Faces Ultra-Fast USF in NCAA Tournament Opener

Louisville and South Florida meet in the NCAA Tournament East first round in Buffalo, with Louisville favored thanks to depth and steady defense, while USF brings a high-tempo attack, two elite 3-point shooters (Enis and Pinion), and strong offensive rebounding. The Bulls’ pressure defense can force miscues, but Louisville must value possessions, control the glass, and avoid foul trouble to advance. The game tips at 1:30 p.m. on TNT at the KeyBank Center.

via Card Chronicle|
#college-basketball#first-round#louisville-cardinals
First-Round Showdowns: Ranking the NCAA Tournament Openers
sports23 days ago

First-Round Showdowns: Ranking the NCAA Tournament Openers

An at-a-glance guide to the NCAA men’s tournament’s first round, ranking the 16 games by expected closeness and intrigue, noting key injuries (UNC without Caleb Wilson and Louisville without Mikel Brown) that could swing outcomes, highlighting matchups like Ohio State vs. TCU and Nebraska vs. Troy, and providing channel information and tip times alongside regional breakdowns and bracket-prediction prompts.

via USA Today|
#basketball#first-round#march-madness
Jason Benetti Steps in for Sick Brian Anderson During NCAA Tournament First Round
sports23 days ago

Jason Benetti Steps in for Sick Brian Anderson During NCAA Tournament First Round

Jason Benetti will replace an ill Brian Anderson for TNT/CBS coverage of the NCAA Tournament’s first-round games in Buffalo on Thursday, joining Jim Jackson and Allie LaForce. The four games on the slate are Louisville–South Florida, Michigan State–North Dakota State, Michigan–Howard, and Georgia–Saint Louis. Anderson hopes to return for Saturday’s second-round games, and the arrangement highlights Benetti’s growing cross-network résumé as he prepares for NBC’s lead MLB role.

via Awful Announcing|
#brian-anderson#buffalo#first-round
Six key first-round bets spotlighted for 2026 March Madness
sports23 days ago

Six key first-round bets spotlighted for 2026 March Madness

CBS Sports previews six first-round bets for Thursday's 2026 NCAA Tournament: Nebraska (-12.5) vs. Troy with Under 137.5; South Florida (+4.5) vs. Louisville; Siena team total under 53.5 vs. Duke; Vanderbilt team total over 81 vs. McNeese; Arkansas-Hawaii Under 160.5; and BYU (-2.5) over Texas, highlighting Duke as a No. 1 seed and AJ Dybantsa's impact for BYU.

via CBS Sports|
#college-basketball#first-round#march-madness
March Madness kicks off with first-round TV schedule and live streams for 2026
sports23 days ago

March Madness kicks off with first-round TV schedule and live streams for 2026

CBS Sports breaks down Thursday’s first-round games in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, listing times and TV/streaming channels for matchups across CBS, truTV, TNT and TBS (including TCU–Ohio State, Troy–Nebraska, Duke–Siena, BYU–Texas, and Illinois–Penn), and highlights storylines like freshman stars, Nebraska’s bid for its first NCAA win, and potential upsets to watch.

via CBS Sports|
#first-round#live-stream#march-madness
Lady Vols Lock 44th Straight NCAA Bid, Set for NC State Rematch
sports26 days ago

Lady Vols Lock 44th Straight NCAA Bid, Set for NC State Rematch

Tennessee earned its 44th consecutive NCAA Tournament bid as a No. 10 seed in the Fort Worth Regional and will play NC State in the first round in Ann Arbor, a rematch of their season opener. The Lady Vols, 16-13, boast a storied NCAA legacy (eight titles, 133-35 in NCAA play); NC State is 20-10 this season. Michigan hosts the region, and UT-NC State will meet for the 18th time, with UT leading the series 12-5.

via University of Tennessee Athletics|
#first-round#march-madness#nc-state
Louisville's Possible First-Round Opponents: A 20-Team March Madness Preview
sports26 days ago

Louisville's Possible First-Round Opponents: A 20-Team March Madness Preview

A columnist lays out a 20-team list of plausible first-round opponents for Louisville in the NCAA Tournament, noting Louisville is widely projected as a 6-seed but could land on other seeds. The piece walks through potential matchups and caveats—ranging from Utah State and South Florida to VCU/Dayton, Texas, Auburn, Villanova, and Georgia—while also acknowledging the possible First Four scenario and the overall unpredictability of bracket selections.

via Card Chronicle|
#bracketology#first-round#louisville