Author: Michael

MEMPHIS — Facing up against Vince Williams Jr., Shai Gilgeous-Alexander only needed a few dribbles. Sudden stoppage created enough space from the Memphis defender for the probable MVP winner to step back and rattle in the deep mid-range jumper to quiet the crowd.
It took a little more effort and stress than anticipated, but the Oklahoma City Thunder escaped with a 117-115 Game 4 win to complete the Round 1 sweep. They’re the first team to move on to the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
This was universally expected to be a lopsided affair.

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The Denver Broncos finished their 2025 NFL draft with seven solid selections. Broncos Wire gives a brief recap of all the draftees from Thursday night to Saturday afternoon.
Round 1, 20th overall: CB Jahdae Barron, Texas

Barron won the Jim Thorpe award as college football’s best defensive back in 2024.
Round 2, 60th overall: RB RJ Harvey

The Denver Broncos get a strong pass-catcher out of the backfield with patient vision as a runner.
Round 3: WR Pat Bryant, Illinois

The Fighting Illini receiver ranked second in the Big Ten in yards per catch in 2024 (18.3).

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After drafting quarterback Jalen Milroe on Friday night, the Seattle Seahawks selected another Alabama Crimson Tide player Saturday afternoon in tight end Robbie Ouzts.
One-of-two Alabama tight ends available in this draft, Ouzts was selected by Seattle in the fifth round, coming off the board at pick No. 175 overall.
With this selection, Ouzts became the sixth Alabama player selected in the 2025 NFL draft, as well as the first in the fifth round, and joins a Seattle team where he is likely expected to see time at fullback.

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard opened their NFL draft by taking the playmaking tight end they desperately needed.
He closed it by following the script — heavy on offense, plugging holes on defense.
Ballard found a versatile, over-the-middle pass catcher for whichever player wins the starting quarterback competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones, a running back to reduce the workload of Jonathan Taylor, depth on the offensive line and, yes, even a developmental quarterback.

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Yes, the 2025 NFL Draft just ended. But it’s not too early to look ahead to the 2026 draft. Especially given the potential depth at quarterback.
Just two QBs were selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft as No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward was the only QB taken in the top 20 before the Giants traded up to get Jaxson Dart at No. 25. Tyler Shough was the only QB taken in the second round before two quarterbacks were selected in the third round.
The possible 2026 QB class could be more like the 2024 NFL Draft class.

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