Aaron Donald has continued to stay busy in retirement, and not just by living in the gym for 18 hours a day. He has his Ready sports drink, real estate ventures and he’s now partnering with ESPN in an attempt to make youth sports more accessible to young athletes.
ESPN announced this week that Donald has joined “Take Back Sports” as an athlete ambassador, using his AD99 Foundation to help kids gain opportunities to play sports.
Here’s the official announcement from ESPN, as well as Donald’s statement on this exciting new initiative.

Sherrone Moore at Michigan Stadium on Nov. 29, 2025.Credit: Luke Hales/Getty
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Sherrone Moore was sentenced to probation and fined after pleading no contest to two misdemeanors
Paige Shiver accused Moore of breaking into her home and threatening her with knives after his job termination
Shiver’s attorneys criticized the University of Michigan for enabling Moore’s alleged abusive behavior over several years

Sherrone Moore‘s former assistant, Paige Shiver, is speaking out following the former University of Michigan coach’s sentencing.

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 tight ends.

The Heat and Hornets gave us an instant classic to kick off the NBA Playoffs with their overtime thriller, but the conversation following the game was understandably focused on an ugly moment which happened at the start of the second quarter.
LaMelo Ball was driving to the basket when he fell to the ground on some light contact. Bam Adebayo recovered the ball, tried to keep it inbounds on one leg, when Ball tripped the Heat star, causing him to fall hard and be forced out of the game with a lower back injury.

The play where Bam Adebayo got taken out.

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Joe Schoen opened his pre-draft press conference on Tuesday by calling talks with Dexter Lawrence “productive.” Within hours, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the two sides had reached an impasse, with the New York Giants actively engaging other teams on a potential trade.
On paper, both things can be true at once. They don’t add up to anything encouraging.

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Aneudys Mejia went four innings for Hickory, allowing one run, walking two and striking out five.
Paulino Santana was 1 for 3 with a walk and a stolen base. Dewar Tovar homered. Yolfran Castillo was 2 for 4. Marcos Torres had a hit and a stolen base. Daniel Flames was 3 for 3 with a walk.

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NBA fans rallied behind LeBron James after a Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers game was abruptly cut off, with his reaction quickly amplifying frustration around the issue.
The interruption came during live play, catching viewers off guard at a crucial moment in the game.
And once James posted about it, the issue shifted from confusion to a league-wide talking point almost instantly.
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – APRIL 11: Bryan Abreu #52 of the Houston Astros pitches against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 11, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Olivia Vanni/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Astros fans, who do you blame for the slow start to the season?
I’ve written several times that I’m not ready to panic just yet, but I’d be lying if I said there isn’t some real concern. After all, this team currently holds the worst record in Major League Baseball, and the issues aren’t isolated to just one area.

DENVER, COLORADO – OCTOBER 26: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones looks on a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on October 26, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images) | Getty Images
About a decade ago the popular reality television show Survivor introduced an element that forever changed the game/show.

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It came as a surprise when Nikolas Khamenia decided to enter the transfer portal following his first season at Duke. The former 5-star recruit out of Harvard Westlake HS played 19.8 minutes per game, putting up 5.7 points and 3.3 rebounds as the Blue Devils marched to a 35-3 record.
With a year of experience under his belt, the 6-foot-8 Khamenia would definitely see even more playing time as a sophomore next season, and while his name is still in the transfer portal, one Duke podcast believes there might be signs of him returning to Durham for another year.

SEATTLE — A wholesale change to the U.S. women’s national team roster between its first and second matches against Japan exposed the significant gaps between each side’s bench depth.
At Lumen Field, in front of a record-breaking crowd for a standalone women’s soccer game of 36,128 people, Japan claimed the second of its three matches against the U.S. with a 1-0 win. Despite the 63 per cent possession the USWNT enjoyed throughout the match, the champions of Asia earned their victory — and leveled the series at 1-1 — through punishing technical precision and speed of play.

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI – MARCH 20: Allen Graves #22 of the Santa Clara Broncos celebrates during a game against the Kentucky Wildcats in the second half during the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament held at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images
The transfer portal has completely changed men’s college basketball, essentially making every player a free agent at the end of each season.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 05: Lauren Coughlin of the United States acknowledges the crowd on the sixth tee during the final round of the Aramco Championship 2026 at Shadow Creek Golf Course on April 05, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Aramco Championship boasted one of the more impressive fields in recent LPGA Tour history.

COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: Caleb Downs #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts after intercepting the ball during the third quarter of a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Football is increasingly a game dictated by numbers.
The draft profile for Caleb Downs should begin there.
Let’s start with these numbers, from charting data collected while I studied his 2025 college football season.

Former Premier League referee believes Michael Carrick is wasting his time appealing Lisandro Martinez’s red card
Manchester United are set to appeal against Lisandro Martinez’s red card in the 2-1 defeat against Leeds United at the behest of Michael Carrick.
However, former Premier League referee Peter Watson has told the interim manager that he’s “wasting his time” and has “no chance of success”.
Martinez was handed his marching orders just 11 minutes into the second half for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s ponytail during an aerial duel.

Miami Dolphins fans want general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan to build those trenches.
And Dolphins fans would love it if his first-round pick is a Miami Hurricanes offensive or defensive lineman.
Tackle/guard Francis Mauigoa is the Dolphins fans’ first choice for the 11th overall pick in a highly-unofficial fan poll conducted by the Post on X.
Mauigioa garnered 42 percent of the vote, just ahead of ‘Canes defensive lineman Rueben Bain, who received 36 percent of the vote.
Mauigoa was the Post’s pick at No. 11 overall in NFL Mock Draft 3.0.
2026 NFL mock draft 3.

Rory McIlroy has the skill and mental fortitude to potentially secure up to 10 Masters titles, according to former Open champion Padraig Harrington.
The bold prediction follows McIlroy’s recent triumph at Augusta National, where the 36-year-old joined an elite group of Jack Nicklaus, Sir Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods in successfully defending his title.
Harrington, a back-to-back Open winner from 2007 and the 2008 PGA Championship victor, believes McIlroy’s performance underscores his capacity for sustained dominance at the iconic course.

Rueben Bain’s auto accidents that made national headlines on Sunday and Monday almost universally drew comparisons between the University of Miami defensive end and current NFL offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil because the toxic disclosures so late in the draft process might affect Bain’s draft stock as it did Tunsil’s a decade ago.
But that’s not how NFL teams are thinking.
Tunsil isn’t the player teams are using as a comparable for Bain and neither is his pre-draft fall from a top 3 prospect to No. 13 overall in 2016.

Heat center Bam Adebayo suffered a lower back injury after a fall in the second quarter and was ruled out in the second half.

Chennai Super Kings assistant bowling coach Sridharan Sriram revealed that Noor Ahmad benefited from a detailed discussion with MS Dhoni during a net session, where he was advised to work on his leg-breaks.
Noor delivered a match-winning performance with figures of 3/21 in four overs as Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2026 match on Tuesday. He played a key role in breaking the middle order as Kolkata lost control of the chase.
After the match, Sriram spoke about the adjustments Noor made and the role Dhoni played in his preparation.
“It was good.

Amad needs to change this issue to fulfil potential, says Lee Sharpe

Manchester United right wing icon Lee Sharpe wants to see more from Amad.
Sharpe was speaking to The Peoples Person courtesy of football betting site BetWright and was asked whether he believes Amad is doing enough at the moment to justify his place in the first team.
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“His work rate’s exceptional,” Sharpe replied. “He tracks back and helps out defensively. But at times against Leeds I would have liked to have seen him go at the fullback a little bit more and take a few more risks.

Roma reignite interest in Richard Rios
Richard Rios was the target of Gian Piero Gasperini’s attention during Roma’s first transfer window.
The manager had identified the Colombian as a candidate to strengthen the Giallorossi’s midfield, but after a lengthy back-and-forth, the Roman club was overtaken by Benfica, who acquired the 2000-born player.
The player has remained a constant target for the Grugliasco-born manager, and the club is reportedly considering its next moves to accommodate him.

George Skivington has moved to a coaching-focused role at Gloucester as part of a recent restructure [Getty Images]
Gloucester head coach George Skivington says it is “tricky” to build momentum at this stage of the Prem, with repeated pauses in the schedule.
The league returns on Friday after three weeks off for European Cup action, with clubs having played only two matches since January because of an eight-week break for the Six Nations Championship.

Navy defensive tackle Landon Robinson could be a player to watch for the New York Jets ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.
As things stand, the Jets hold nine picks in the draft, including two first-rounders (No. 2 and No. 16), and two second-rounders (No. 33 and No. 44).
If things hold there, general manager Darren Mougey and the Jets front office could have plenty of options to consider when turning in their selection cards.
During the run up to the draft, which starts April 23, Jets Wire will compile information on prospects Buffalo could have interest in.

Injuries have played a significant role in recent Cavaliers playoff history, so now is a good time to review the health of the roster as the Cavs prepare to battle the Toronto Raptors in the first round.
The fourth-seeded Cavs are tentatively scheduled to practice Wednesday, April 15, through Friday, April 17, before facing the fifth-seeded Raptors in Game 1 of a best-of-seven series on Saturday, April 18, in Cleveland. Tipoff for the Eastern Conference matchup is scheduled for 1 p.m.

You hear a lot about what the biggest need is in Baltimore, but cornerback should be a realistic option for the Ravens in Round 1. Cornerback is quietly emerging as a realistic early-round option for the Baltimore Ravens, and several prospects should be gaining traction. Players like Jermod McCoy and Mansoor Delane headline a group of defensive backs who could fit Baltimore’s updated scheme under head coach Jesse Minter and defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver. With a premium placed on versatility and physicality, the Ravens are always looking to strengthen their secondary.

Mark Carney received Kent State University football’s full-time head coaching job in October, and now he has a strong public endorsement from Golden Flashes and Browns legend Josh Cribbs.
“What he has been able to do in just a short period of time, A-plus,” Cribbs said in a video posted to his social media accounts on April 14.
In March 2025, Cribbs made it known he had a desire to coach Kent State after former Golden Flashes coach Kenni Burns had been placed on administrative leave.

Report: Dybala wants to play for Milan under Allegri but much depends on Leao
Wednesday’s reports claim that Roma star Paulo Dybala is keen to play for Milan under his former Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri, and that La Joya could potentially be one of several new arrivals to reshuffle the Rossoneri attack.
Reports Milan could reshuffle attack with Dybala and either Lewandowski or Vlahovic
Wednesday’s reports from Corriere della Sera (via Calciomercato.

Report: Manchester United considering double Premier League transfer raid
Manchester United Track Bournemouth Duo as Summer Rebuild Looms

Manchester United’s transfer focus is already taking shape, with the Daily Mail reporting that Bournemouth pair Junior Kroupi and Marcos Senesi are firmly on the club’s radar. With change expected at the Vitality Stadium, the opportunity for rivals to act is becoming increasingly clear.

Just one year ago, the 2026 NFL Draft brought a huge surprise.
Huge is no exaggeration, as QB Shedeur Sanders, projected by most, yes most, analysts to be a first-round draft selection, fell. Oh, he didn’t merely fall into the early second round; he plunged, he nose dived, out of the second round, out of the third round all the way to the fifth round and the 144th overall selection by the Cleveland Browns.
In Shedeur’s case, his father Deion might have not only been a reason, but the major reason for the huge fall in the draft.

The Tennessee Titans spent money in epic fashion during the initial free agency flurry. They traded, they signed, they let go, and they made many roster changes. They had the most cap space entering free agency, so it’s not a surprise that they were as active as they were.
The Titans had several gaps to fill with their free agency signings, and one of those gaps was in the secondary. After letting their top cornerbacks depart for other places in 2025, the Titans desperately needed not only bodies in the room but players who already had experience.

CHENNAI: Noor Ahmad was struggling for rhythm in recent times but Chennai Super Kings never lost faith in him. They persisted with playing the left-arm wrist-spinner and the Afghan star delivered on Tuesday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium against a shambolic Kolkata Knight Riders to give CSK their second win on the bounce. Chasing 193 for victory on a pitch where the ball was stopping just a bit, the game was in the balance with KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane looking to dig in and take the game deep.

NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Rahane, captain of Kolkata Knight Riders, was on Wednesday fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Tuesday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
As this was the team’s first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which deals with minimum over-rate violations, Rahane was fined Rs 12 lakh.
In the match, Noor Ahmad returned figures of 3/21 as Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs to register their second win in a row.

Noor Ahmad returned figures of 3/21 as Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs on Tuesday to register their second win in a row.
Chennai posted 192/5 after being asked to bat, with contributions from Sanju Samson (48) and Dewald Brevis (41).
Noor then led the bowling effort with his left-arm wrist spin to restrict Kolkata to 160/7 in their chase, leaving them without a win after five matches.
Kolkata are at the bottom of the points table with one point, which came from a washed-out match.

Zimbabwe cricketer Sikandar Raza, who is currently playing for Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, has responded to remarks earlier made by former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim.
The comments date back to last year, when Imad spoke about Raza’s late arrival for the PSL 10 final at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Raza had taken partial leave from the Qalandars squad to play a one-off Test for Zimbabwe against England in Nottingham.
That match ended late on Saturday night (Pakistan Standard Time), which put his availability for the final in doubt.

The Raiders will not anoint Fernando Mendoza as their starting quarterback immediately after drafting him next week. And they may not make him their starting quarterback in September, either.
Raiders General Manager John Spytek said Mendoza and Kirk Cousins — and even Aidan O’Connell — will all have an opportunity to show they deserve the starting job before a Week One starter is named.
“Ultimately, this is a meritocracy, and the best guy will play,” Spytek said.

Manuel Neuer “likely” to extend expiring Bayern contract
Out of contract at the end of the season, Manuel Neuer is currently weighing up whether to sign a one-year extension or hang up his gloves.
At a press conference on Tuesday, the 40-year-old spoke about his uncertain future and said he expects to make a decision soon.
“I’d like to make a decision sooner rather than later,” Neuer said.
“I haven’t made up my mind yet, but it won’t be long before I do. And then there will be talks with the club.

Film Profile | Analytical Profile
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Prospect Information
College: IndianaHeight/Weight: 6’2″/206Hands: 9 7/8″Age: 23 (at the time of the 2026 season opener)
Important NFL Combine/Pro Day Numbers
40-Yard Dash: 4.53Vertical Jump: 33.5″Broad Jump: 10’4″20-Yard Shuttle: 4.383-Cone: 7.01
College Production (Stats)
Profiles similar to: Juwann Winfree
Plays similar to: Xavier Hutchison
Position-Specific Attributes and Grades

Attribute
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Ball Tracking
8.5 (10)

Contested Catch/Body Control
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A crucial week for Arsenal starts Wednesday night against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarterfinals.
Mikel Arteta’s team faces two huge games in its pursuit of a Premier League and Champions League double this season.
Leading 1-0 against Lisbon after the first leg in Portugal last week, Arsenal is closing in on a place in the semifinals for the second successive year. Then on Sunday it faces Manchester City in a top two showdown in the Premier League.
Arteta said there was “zero fear” ahead of a potentially pivotal few days.

Ulster back row Bryn Ward says the rivalry with Irish interprovincial rivals Leinster makes Friday’s interprovincial game between the two teams at the Affidea Stadium “a spicy one”.
Ulster sit third in the table, one point ahead of Leo Cullen’s charges, before the encounter in Belfast, and aim to avenge a narrow 24-20 loss to Leinster in their previous United Rugby Championship meeting in Dublin in December.
“Any home interpro at home is a spicy one, but with Leinster I just think it goes to the next level,” Ward told BBC Sport NI’s Gavin Andrews.

Micah Richards reveals why he felt a “little bit sorry” for Chelsea after Man City loss
Chelsea were outclassed by Manchester City on Sunday afternoon but Micah Richards has stated he actually felt sorry for the Blues.
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City ran out convincing 3-0 winners at Stamford Bridge thanks to second half goals from Nico O’Reilly, Marc Guehi and Jeremy Doku.

In recent games, Northern Ireland have not been known for scoring a flurry of goals with just one in their past six matches prior to Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Malta.
However, during Michael McArdle’s first game in charge, they looked confident and netted four times in a match for the first time since 2023.
McArdle handed Keri Halliday a rare start with the winger netting her first two international goals and registering an assist during the 4-0 win.