The Panthers couldn’t snap their streak of losing records last season, but the year still marked a step forward for the franchise.
Carolina’s 8-9 record was good enough to make them the NFC South champions and put them in the playoffs for the first time since the 2017 season. They were knocked out of the postseason by a Rams touchdown in the final minute of a wild fourth quarter and that performance provided more reason to believe in the Panthers as a team on the rise heading into 2026.
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With the 2026 NFL draft near, we will be taking a position-by-position look at where things stand with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The draft will take place from Apr. 23-25. Although the Jaguars are without a first-round pick, GM James Gladstone does have 11 picks in total to work with — tied for the second-most in the NFL.
He also has four selections in the top 100, giving him the ability to still address key needs and the flexibility to let the board dictate what he does or move around as he sees fit.
Up next in our preview are the cornerbacks.
Former FAU center Maxim Logue has committed to North Carolina via the NCAA Transfer Portal, per ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. Logue has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
The NCAA Transfer Portal officially opened on April 7 and closes on April 21. The new 15-day window was enacted following a recommendation by the men’s basketball oversight committee. Athletes don’t have to commit to a new school by the April 21 deadline.
To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire.
Mike Vrabel said the Patriots and their fans will get “the best version of me going forward” after the New York Post published photos that appeared to show the coach embracing and holding hands with former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.
Apr 26, 2025; The Woodlands, Texas, USA; A detail shot of a flag on the green on the 18th hole during the third round of The Chevron Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images | Erik Williams-Imagn Images
It is major championship week for the LPGA Tour as the Chevron Championship gets underway at Memorial Park in Houston. The first major of the year is always exciting, and it is a lot of fun to speculate who will fortify their legacy with a win across the week.
BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Chelsea winger Cole Palmer and forward João Pedro missed the team’s Premier League game against Brighton on Tuesday because of lingering injuries, manager Liam Rosenior said.
Palmer, who played the full game Saturday when Chelsea lost 1-0 to Manchester United, has scored 10 goals in total this season.
“Cole has had a bit of tightness in his hamstring that he’s been carrying,” Rosenior told Sky Sports before kickoff. “He’s going to be out for this game, and we’ll see how he moves on for the FA Cup semifinal.
Report: Frank Lampard wants Coventry City to sign Chelsea star this summer
Coventry Eye Chelsea Prospect Josh Acheampong After Promotion Push
Coventry City’s return to the Premier League has already sparked intrigue in the transfer market, with attention turning towards Chelsea’s highly rated youngster Josh Acheampong. Credit to SportsBoom for first revealing the Sky Blues’ interest, a move that hints at both ambition and pragmatism as top-flight football returns to the CBS Arena.
Celta Vigo coach sets lofty objective ahead of Barcelona clash – ‘Be the first to defeat them at Camp Nou’
Barcelona are looking to consolidate their position at the top of the league table as they take on Celta Vigo at Camp Nou on Wednesday.
The Catalans have a healthy nine-point lead at the top of the table, and the team can’t afford any mishap, knowing Real Madrid will be desperate to stage a late title push during the final few matches of the season.
Speaking ahead of the game, Celta Vigo coach Claudio Giraldez talked about facing Barcelona, especially at Camp Nou.
Outgoing Kentucky Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart was honored at his retirement ceremony at the Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Barnhart became UK’s AD in 2002. March 6, 2026. | Matt Stone/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
It seems like everyone is upset with the University of Kentucky over the golden parachute deal it handed Mitch Barnhart.
From fans to local media to even national media, UK caught a lot of heat over the deal, and now, you can add Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to the list.
AUSTIN, TEXAS – JANUARY 7: Michael Winter #34 of the Texas Longhorns poses for a portrait on Texas baseball media day on January 7, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by The University of Texas Athletics/University Images via Getty Images)
With three midweek games remaining before the SEC Tournament, the No. 4 Texas Longhorns (30-8) continue to work to develop a fourth starter for the postseason with Tuesday’s matchup against the Air Force Falcons (18-20) providing a good challenge for head coach Jim Schlossnagle’s midweek pitchers.