Following another impressive offseason, expectations are high for the Chicago Bears heading into the 2025 season. The Bears started their roster overhaul with the trades for offensive linemen Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson, and they continued to build the trenches in free agency.
Chicago’s big free agent moves included center Drew Dalman, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo and Durham Smythe in the first wave, as well as wide receivers Olamide Zaccheaus and Devin Duvernay in the second wave of signings.
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The New Orleans Saints have met with an exceptional amount of prospects during the 2025 pre-draft process, including players from every corner of the nation and at every position. However, there are some trends beginning to take hold, and it is clear that some positions are taking precedence over others.
One of those positions is along the offensive line, as they have met with various offensive linemen throughout the offseason, potentially looking to add a future starter beyond this year given they already have a relatively set group for now.
Barcelona midfield superstar likely to be rested vs Girona due to adductor strain
FC Barcelona will lock horns with Girona on Sunday afternoon in La Liga, less than 72 hours after seeing off Osasuna at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
The 3-0 win on Thursday came at some cost for Barça as they lost Dani Olmo to an adductor injury, sidelining him for a period of three weeks.
At the same time, key midfield superstar Frenkie de Jong also had to be taken off at half-time due to some discomfort.
The Spartans of Michigan State (30-6) take the court Sunday against the Auburn Tigers (31-5) with a ticket to the Final Four on the line.
Auburn advanced to the title game in the South Region with a 78-65 win over the Michigan Wolverines. the Tigers led by one at halftime and trailed by nine early in the second half before going on a 39-17 run to take control of the game and advance to the Elite 8 for the third time in school history. Tahaad Pettiford was superb scoring 20 points to pace the attack.
Jonathan Allen had been through it all in Washington. A first-round pick in 2017, Allen spent the first eight seasons of his NFL career with Washington. So, when he was injured last season, it was disappointing for Allen. The Commanders were finally winning, and Allen was sidelined with a pec injury.
Fortunately for Allen, it was only a partial tear, and he returned for the final two games of the regular season and all three playoff games. While the Commanders came up short in the NFC championship, exciting times were ahead for Washington.
STILLWATER — Unlike last year, when Oklahoma State’s Steve Lutz got a late start in recruiting transfer portal prospects, the Cowboy coach is off and running from the beginning.
The Cowboys finished 17-18 in Lutz’s first season, reaching the quarterfinals of the NIT.
Yet with nine outgoing seniors and other departures, Lutz has a busy offseason ahead as he builds the program for his second season as coach.
While some would classify the New York Giants‘ plan on trading up to the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft as “dead,” others aren’t so certain.
Long-time Yahoo! Sports insider Charles Robinson, appearing on 102.5 The Game, reports that as recently as a few weeks ago, Cam Ward’s circle was convinced the Giants would trade up and select him first overall.
Since then, the Giants have signed Russell Wilson and agreed to terms with Jameis Winston. Their desire for a first-round quarterback has been called into question, but reports vary.
The Washington Commanders could go a number of ways with their first-round pick in next month’s 2025 NFL draft. Owning the No. 29 overall pick, Washington is a candidate to trade down with only five picks. The Commanders have mostly been linked with edge rushers because that’s their most significant need.
However, Washington could also be interested in other positions. The Commanders could consider a running back, wide receiver, safety, or cornerback.
A new three-round mock draft from CBS Sports gives Washington the best of both worlds with its first two picks.
Inter closely following Udinese’s Lorenzo Lucca
Serie A champions Inter have been linked with a move for Bologna’s Santiago Castro in the last few weeks and they are now also keeping tabs on Udinese’s Lorenzo Lucca.
The Nerazzurri take on the Friulian side tomorrow and Lucca will start the game, considering the injuries to both Alexis Sanchez and Florian Thauvin.
La Gazzetta dello Sportstate that Inter are a fan of the Italian and he has been on their shortlist for some time now.
Girona midfielder sees it as ‘difficult’ for him to play in La Liga clash vs Barcelona
Barcelona are all set to take on Girona in the Catalan derby in La Liga on Sunday at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
The Blaugrana will be in action in less than 72 hours after their previous game – a 3-0 win over Osasuna on Thursday night, which helped them take a three-point lead over Real Madrid in the league table.
Heading into the match, Girona are staring at a dilemma involving veteran midfielder Oriol Romeu, who is on loan at the club from Barcelona.