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Cameron Young in driver's seat halfway through Cadillac Championship

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:55:11 GMT

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Cameron Young built a five-shot advantage at the Cadillac Championship by posting a 5-under-par 67 on Friday at Trump National Doral outside Miami.

Young rocketed up to 13-under 131 while Alex Smalley (second-round 71) found the water on No. 18 for a bogey that dropped him into a tie at 8 under with Canada's Nick Taylor (70) and Jordan Spieth (71).

After captu

Support for Women's Reservation Bill, but demand SC, ST, OBC quota: SP leader ST Hasan

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:55:59 GMT

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 1 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) leader ST Hasan said that the opposition, including his party, supports the Women's Reservation Bill but demanded that it include provisions for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) communities.

Hasan also questioned the delay in implementing the legislation, noting that the bill was passed in 2023 and h

Iran Prez says US naval blockade of ports an "extension of military ops"; US CENTCOM directs 44 commercial vessels to turn around

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:56:14 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 1 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has criticised 'continued' military and economic pressure against Iran, saying actions being carried out under the guise of a US naval blockade of its ports amount to an extension of hostilities against his country.

In a post on X on Thursday, Pezeshkian said, 'The world has witnessed Iran's tolerance and conciliation. What is being done under the gu

"Can be no bigger treason": Yogi Adityanath alleges Opposition used religious reservation to deprive women of rights

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:24 GMT

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 30 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday criticised the opposition, saying they used religious reservation as a base to deprive women of their rights, underlining that there is no bigger treason than this.

Speaking at the special session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on the Women's Reservation Bill, he said that the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) was n

Ammucare Advances a 22-Year Humanitarian Legacy with the Launch of Compassion on Wheels

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:47:53 GMT

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Greater Noida (Uttra Pradesh) [India], April 30: Ammucare Charitable Trust has inaugurated its Compassion on Wheels food distribution vehicle, further strengthening a humanitarian legacy that has served communities across India for over 22 years.

Over the past two decades, Ammucare has cultivated a sustained grassroots presence, providing freshly prepared meals daily across 19 loca

Goal No. 1 for Renegade: Overcome fabled Kentucky Derby jinx

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:55:14 GMT

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The post-position draw for the Kentucky Derby is one of the few times in thoroughbred racing when getting first is not something to celebrate.

Last Saturday, during the draw for this Saturday's 152nd running of the race at Churchill Downs, that distinction went to Renegade.

Despite the ominous spot for R

"A day of loss": US Supreme Court dilutes VRA in Callais ruling, sparking outcry from Obama and Harris

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:56:46 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 30 (ANI): The US Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a landmark 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that significantly altered the legal landscape of American elections.

The decision, authored by Justice Samuel Alito, effectively narrowed the scope of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), making it drastically more difficult for plaintiffs to challenge legislative maps on the ground

DU halts St Stephen's appointments over recruitment norm violations

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:27:47 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): The Executive Council (EC) of the University of Delhi has taken serious note of alleged violations in the shortlisting criteria adopted by St Stephen's College during the direct recruitment process for Assistant Professors across various subjects.

During the EC meeting, when the issue of deviation from the prescribed shortlisting norms was raised, the Council decided that the co

PIF to no longer financially back LIV Golf

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:40:27 GMT

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Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund confirmed Wednesday it will no longer finance LIV Golf, according to the Wall Street Journal. The league will notify its players and staff by Thursday.

Reports of PIF pulling its funding have been rampant for weeks. The Telegraph reported LIV officials were summoned to an emergency meeting in New York last week, and a tournament

"Common people have not voted for BJP": Assam LoP Debabrata Saikia rejects exit polls

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:07:12 GMT

Sivasagar (Assam) [India], April 29 (ANI): Congress candidate from Nazira assembly constituency and Leader of Opposition in Assam Assembly, Debabrata Saikia, on Wednesday, asserted that the 'common people have not voted for BJP,' after exit polls projected another term for the NDA government in the north-eastern state.

Speaking with ANI, Saikia slammed the BJP for not fulfilling the promises made to the state a

He-Man creator Roger Sweet passes away at 91

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:46:25 GMT

Los Angeles [US], April 29 (ANI): Creator of the popular He-Man action figure, Roger Sweet, has passed away. He was 91.

Roger Sweet died on Tuesday after a battle with dementia, Variety reported, citing information from TMZ.

Sweet was the lead designer for Mattel's Preliminary Design Department in the '70s and '80s. In 1976, Mattel turned down a deal to produce toys for 'Star Wars,' an offer that proved e

LIV Golf touts 'strong momentum' despite New Orleans postponement

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:55:11 GMT

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LIV Golf said the league looks forward to continuing its 'strong momentum' despite postponing its New Orleans event scheduled for June amid questions about its future beyond 2026.

In a statement provided to Field Level Media on Wednesday, LIV said it intends to 'explore' a potential fall event in Louisiana while citing summer heat, a crowded sports calendar an

Manchester, Wuhan mark 40-year city partnership, pledge sustained cooperation

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:15:10 GMT

The Wuhan-Manchester partnership dates back to 1986, when a Manchester City Council friendship delegation first visited the central Chinese city. Over the past four decades, the two cities have developed strong ties across government, education, business, culture, and sports, becoming one of the earliest China-UK city partnerships to establish reciprocal offices, exchange representatives, and promote cooperatio

Trump warns Iran, "Better get smart soon"; posts picture with gun and slogan 'No more Mr. Nice Guy'

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:28:06 GMT

Washington, DC [US], April 29 (ANI): President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Tehran, stating that the United States will take a tougher stance if a diplomatic resolution regarding its nuclear programme is not reached soon.
In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, the President posted a picture of himself holding an assualt rifle and the slogang 'No more Mr Nice Guy'. Trump expressed frus

From Bloem to big stage: How Allan Donald helped shape Gerald Coetzee

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:20:54 GMT

Johannesburg [South Africa], April 29 (ANI): It was just over 40 years ago when a loose-limbed young tearaway from the central region of South Africa - Bloemfontein - had everyone gasping for air in excitement.
Blessed with the most aesthetically pleasing action, then future Proteas legend Allan Donald was charging in on his first-class debut. Donald, aka 'White Lightning', would mature into the trailblazer for S

BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-CHINA-WUHAN-CITY PARTNERSHIP

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:15:47 GMT

(260429) -- MANCHESTER, April 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 27, 2026 shows a performance by students from South-Central Minzu University based in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, in Manchester, Britain.
Performers from South-Central Minzu University captivated audiences at Halle St Peter's in Manchester on Monday night with Chinese folk songs and dances, kicking off an eight-month program

IRGC Navy warns US of "surprise tactics" amid rising maritime tensions

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:33:33 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 29 (ANI): The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has issued a sharp warning to Washington, claiming that the elite force is prepared to employ unconventional methods should tensions escalate further.
According to Iranian media Press TV, Mohammad Akbarzadeh, the deputy for political affairs of the IRGC Navy, stated that the maritime force has 'surprise tactics' in store for the Unit

India calls attacks on commercial ships in St of Hormuz as "deplorable"

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:20:06 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): Ambassador Yojna Patel, Deputy Permanent Representative of India to the UN, said that attempts to target commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is deplorable.
Patel, while delivering India's statement at the UN Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East on Tuesday (local time), said that the Strait of Hormuz is of great concern for India in terms of the

West Bengal polls: St Mary's Church School nuns cast votes as phase 2 polling underway across 142 seats

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:33:21 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 29 (ANI): St Mary's Church School nuns in Kolkata cast their votes on Wednesday as polling is underway for the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 for 142 constituencies.
The scale of the final phase of the Bengal election is massive, covering nearly half of the state's total assembly seats, 142 (out of 294).
The total electorate is around 3.21 cror

LIV Golf officially postpones New Orleans event from June

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:55:08 GMT

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LIV Golf and the state of Louisiana have postponed the league's golf event in New Orleans that was slated for June but left the door open for a different version of the tournament later this year.
The official announcement Tuesday came one day after reports emerged that LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil and Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development Susan Bourgeois agree

Golf Glance: PGA Tour returns to Trump National Doral; Champions hit 2nd major

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:19:12 GMT

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The PGA Tour returns to Trump National Doral following a 10-year hiatus for a signature event, the LPGA Tour is in Mexico and the Champions hit their second major of the year.
PGA TOUR
THIS WEEK: Cadillac Championship, Miami, April 30-May 3
Course: Trump National Doral, Blue Monster (Par 72, 7,739 Yards)
Purse: $20M (Winner: $3.6M)
Defending Ch

Record $10M prize fund announced for Women's Open

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:55:10 GMT

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This summer's Women's Open will celebrate its 50th anniversary with players competing for a record purse of $10 million, The R&A announced Tuesday.
Although the increase is a relatively modest $250,000 from last year, it marks a consistent trend in prize increases in recent years for the major championship.
'This is the sixth conse

Report: WR Jauan Jennings visiting Vikings

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:25:13 GMT

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Free-agent wide receiver Jauan Jennings is visiting the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday and Wednesday, ESPN reported.
The Vikings are looking for depth at the position behind two-time All-Pro Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison after losing Jalen Nailor in free agency to the Las Vegas Raiders. Minnesota did not select a wide receiver in the NFL draft last week.

Alex Fitzpatrick officially accepts PGA Tour membership

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:55:14 GMT

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Alex Fitzpatrick officially accepted PGA Tour membership following his emotional victory alongside his brother, Matt, in last week's Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
His decision hardly is a surprise, given he said as much following the win, which their parents were on hand to witness.
'I am, indeed, yeah, yeah. I signed as quick as I could. I'm still shaking, an

George Clooney defends Jimmy Kimmel amid Trump row, says "jokes are jokes"

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:59:57 GMT

Washington, DC [US], April 28 (ANI): Actor and filmmaker George Clooney has come out in support of comedian and television host Jimmy Kimmel following criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump over a controversial joke on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, according to Variety.
Trump had earlier called Kimmel's remark about Melania Trump, describing her as having the glow of an 'expectant widow', a 'despicable call to violenc

Tehran-Moscow ties show "depth" of strategic partnership as region in flux, says Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:32:23 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 28 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday, marking his third visit to the country in the past 48 hours following high-level discussions with President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in St Petersburg. The visit highlights the deepening strategic cooperation between Tehran and Moscow as the region navigates what Araghchi described as a

NCST issues notice to Odisha officials over tribal girl's death, mass food poisoning at Mayurbhanj Ashram School

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:43:04 GMT

Mayurbhanj (Odisha) [India], April 28 (ANI): The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has taken serious cognisance of the tragic death of a 12-year-old tribal girl and the hospitalisation of over 100 students following a mass food poisoning incident at a government-run residential school in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district.
The Commission has issued formal notices to the Mayurbhanj District Collector, the

Iran FM Abbas Araghchi lands in Pakistan for third visit in 48 hours

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:38:58 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 28 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday after concluding his engagements in Russia, as part of an ongoing diplomatic outreach aimed at ending the conflict with the United States.
As per Press TV, this marks his third visit to Pakistan in the past 48 hours.
Araghchi's latest stop follows a series of high-level engagements across multiple co

Report: LIV Golf postpones New Orleans event in June

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:40:27 GMT

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So much for 'full throttle.'
LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil said earlier this month that LIV's season would continue 'exactly as planned, uninterrupted and at full throttle.' The Athletic and other outlets reported on Monday that the LIV Golf Louisiana event in June will be postponed.
Per the reports, O'Neil and Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development Sus

Report: Cowboys signing WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:25:06 GMT

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Wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling is signing a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys, NFL Network reported Monday.
Further terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Valdes-Scantling had 14 catches for 120 yards and a touchdown last season in 10 regular-season games with the San Francisco 49ers and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He will be competing for playin

"Russia will do what it can to support the interests of Iran": Putin tells Iranian FM Araghchi during meeting in St. Petersburg

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:15:44 GMT

St Petersburg [Russia], April 27 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday said that Russia would do what it can to support Iran's interests and help efforts to restore peace in West Asia amid the crisis in the region during his meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who is on a three-nation diplomatic tour.
The meeting was held in St Petersburg.
According to Iranian State media Press

Trump Turnberry passed over for '28 Open Championship

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:05:08 GMT

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The 2028 Open Championship was awarded to England's Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club on Monday.
The official announcement from the R&A means Scotland's Trump Turnberry must wait until at least 2029 to host the Open.
'Turnberry is still in our thinking,' R&A CEO Mark Darbon said Monday at Royal Birkdale Golf Club during media day for this year's

Iran FM Araghchi conveys "red lines" on nuclear issues, Strait of Hormuz to US via Pakistan: Iran media

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:28:03 GMT

St Petersburg [Russia], April 27 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has communicated a definitive list of Tehran's 'red lines' to be passed to the United States during his recent diplomatic mission to Pakistan, according to Iranian state media outlet Fars.
The news agency detailed that these strategic boundaries specifically encompass 'nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz.' However, the report cla

Iran FM Araghchi says Islamabad talks reviewed "specific conditions" to resume Iran-US negotiations

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:34:20 GMT

St Petersburg [Russia], April 27 (ANI): Upon his arrival in St Petersburg, the Iranian Foreign Minister provided insights into his recent diplomatic missions to Pakistan and Oman. According to the Iranian state media broadcaster, IRNA news agency, Abbas Araghchi described his journey to Islamabad as 'very productive' and noted it involved 'good consultations.'
During these meetings, officials reportedly 'reviewed

Iranian FM Araghchi arrives in Russia for talks with Putin amid regional peace push

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:20:44 GMT

St Petersburg [Russia], April 27 (ANI): In a continued diplomatic push to navigate the regional crisis, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in St Petersburg for high-level discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to the Iranian state media broadcaster IRNA, the visit follows a series of shuttle diplomacy missions in Oman and Pakistan, as Tehran seeks international support for its rec

Native attorney: SCOTUS ruling axes protections for Native voters

Fri, 01 May 2026 03:20:51 GMT

Native American advocates say a Supreme Court ruling this week that deemed racial redistricting under the Voting Rights Act unconstitutional significantly weakens protections for Native voters.
The Voting Rights Act historically served to protect minority groups from racial discrimination in voting

SCOTUS ruling tied to Voting Rights Act may impact TN redistricting

Fri, 01 May 2026 03:18:40 GMT

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a major ruling that civil rights advocates say could weaken minority voting power nationwide, including in Tennessee.
The decision overturns a majority-Black congressional district in Loui

Florida lawmakers defy ban on partisan gerrymandering

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:03:58 GMT

Florida Republicans pushed through a new congressional map on Wednesday, a move that could give the GOP a significant advantage in the November midterms.
The vote came hours after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a Louisiana redistricting map that had created a second majority-Black district, a decision that voting-rights advocat

Morning Break: Martin Emerson Jr. finds fit with Saints

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:55:00 GMT

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Friday, May 1
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The Saints' wide receiver room is crowded. But it is starting to fit Kellen Moore's vision.
New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore has always said he wants his wide receiver room to resemble a basketball team. The group now has enough bodies to fill o

Kendal Daniels' versatility fits what Falcons are building on defense

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:56:23 GMT

Daniels is a defensive chess piece that Atlanta can deploy as necessary.
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. In an era where NFL offenses are seeking to fool their counterparts through personnel packages, intricate formations and pre-snap motions, the defensive side of the ball has sought to adapt.
The most successful defenses have done so by adding the most adaptable players to their roster. Across t

Which Chargers 2026 Draft Picks Made ESPN's Top 100 Ranking

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:00:53 GMT

ESPN's Matt Miller had five of the Chargers 2026 draft picks in his anual rankings
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NFL pundits continue to be high on the Chargersmost recent draft haulincluding ESPN's Matt Miller.
Miller recently ranked hisTop 100 draft picksfrom last week's event, factoring in value, how they fit, needs of the team, what they bring and whether a team gave up assets in

Morning Break: Boise State honors Kellen Moore

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:06 GMT

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Thursday, April 30
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AMC Global Media greenlights another installment of its Rise sports docuseries, Rise of the Saints
Series will debut February 2027 on AMC and AMC +, focusing on the New Orleans Saints epic run and impact on the Big Easy in the afterm

Where Are They Now Former Rams QB Jamie Martin

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:31:40 GMT

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Raised in the Orange County city of Huntington Beach and having gone to their first game in Anaheim Stadium after moving from the L.A. Memorial Coliseum as a 10-year-old in 1980, Jamie Martin was destined to be a Ram.
Not once. Not twice. But three times.
A two-time Division I-AA All-America and two-time Big Sky Conference MVP quarterback at Weber State, Martin passed for 12,287 yards and 8

Morning Break: Saints continue adding to roster with two signings

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:50 GMT

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Tuesday, April 28
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Saints sign a young cornerback coming off injury to add to defensive back depth
After an NFL draft weekend in which they used most of their top picks on offense and added two veteran edge rushers, the New Orleans Saints have turned their attentio

Draft NFL: esta es la Clase 2026 que llega a Kansas City Chiefs

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:51:49 GMT

El Chiefs Kingdom recibi a siete nuevas promesas el pasado fin de semana.
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Kansas City Chiefs llegaron al Draft 2026 con muchas ilusiones y un enfoque claro en el armado del roster, utilizando selecciones en las distintas rondas para atender posiciones especficas en ambos lados de la cancha. Al contar con dos picks en primera ronda, nuestro equipo pudo darse la tranquilidad necesaria para el

Magic Pick 84 and More | S.S. Mailbag

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

In our latest mailbag, Bucs fans have questions about Keionte Scott's draft slot, this year's international games, Lavonte David memories and more
Scott Smith
Last Friday night, on the second day of the 2026 NFL Draft, General Manager Jason Licht swung a trade with the Green Bay Packers, moving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers down from pick number 77 to number 84 in the middle of the third round. It was a drough

Lunchbreak: Draft Experts Evaluate Vikings Additions to Running Game

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:05:49 GMT

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The Vikings doubled down on run-game reinforcements on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.
First, they selected brawny fullback Max Bredeson out of Michigan with the 159th pick, and then they executed a trade up to choose bursty former Wake Forest running back Demond Claiborne 198th overall.
We can imagine both players positively impacting Minnesota's offense, which likely is going to deploy so

Morning Break: Tyree Wilson lands fresh start with Saints

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:00:36 GMT

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Tuesday, April 28
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After wanting trade from the Raiders, Tyree Wilson gets his 'fresh start' with the Saints
Tyree Wilson had heard rumblings of a possible trade from the Las Vegas Raiders. He didn't know when it would happen, but the defensive end realized he want

Nerdy Birds: 2026 Draft Class

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:06 GMT

Recapping the Falcons incoming rookie class.
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Day 2
Round 2 | No. 48 Overall | CB Avieon Terrell
Atlanta selected cornerback Avieon Terrell in the second round with the 48th overall pick. Terrell played in 39 games over three seasons (2023-25) at Clemson, totaling 125 tackles (90 solo), 25 passes defensed, eight forced fumbles, four sacks and three interceptions. He is a two-time

Lynch, Shanahan Break Down 2026 Draft Strategy

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:22:51 GMT

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After adding eight players and making several trades during the 2026 NFL Draft, San Francisco 49ers president of football operations and general manager John Lynch, alongside head coach Kyle Shanahan, met with local media to recap the front office's approach and evaluate the newest additions to the team.
The 49ers added eight players over three days, beginning with WRDe'Zhaun Striblingat No.

Vikings Exercise 5th-Year Option for Jordan Addison

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:55:00 GMT

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EAGAN, Minn.The Vikings exercised the team's fifth-year option on receiver Jordan Addison, the team announced Monday.
The move occurred about a month after Executive Vice President of Football Operations Rob Brzezinski had indicated the team's intent while speaking to reporters at the Annual League Meeting.
"He's a really important player for us, an im

Morning Break: Meet Saints 2026 Draft class, undrafted free agents

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:21 GMT

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Monday, April 27
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How did Saints WR Jordyn Tyson reach the peak? By leaning on family through the valleys.
Dawn would not yet have broken in north Texas when John Tyson would hear the familiar sounds of a garage door jolting to life, the hum of a car engine, the ga

Spadaro: The NFL Draft is over, but the work is far from finished

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman and Head Coach Nick Sirianni will take a moment to recalibrate the plans to continue shaping the roster as the offseason program is in full swing.
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The hot takes are out there and you should take them for all they are worth entertainment, but not much else. There is, inside the Jefferson Health Training Complex, no rush to judgment. The Ea

Murder of Aboriginal girl prompts riot in Australian Outback

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:45:12 GMT

CANBERRA, May 1 (Xinhua) -- A police vehicle was set on fire, and tear gas was deployed as a riot broke out in Australia's Northern Territory (NT) on Thursday night following the arrest of a man accused of murdering a five-year-old Aboriginal girl.
The body of the girl was found by police on Thursday, following a major search after she went missing from a home in an Aboriginal community on the outskirts of the O

Supreme Court ruling: The latest in history of diminishing minority voting rights

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:04:32 GMT

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Divided along ideological lines, the U.S. Supreme Court on April 29, 2006, issued a ruling that severely weakens a provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965. That prov

U.S. Supreme Court rules against Louisiana's 2024 election map

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:15:22 GMT

WASHINGTON, April 29 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday voted 6-3 along partisan lines to rule that Louisiana's 2024 election map was "an unconstitutional racial gerrymander," marking a pivotal decision in the two parties' battle over redistricting.
In the majority opinion, Justice Samuel Alito wrote that Louisiana's new majority-minority district -- a new majority-Black district -- violated the equ

Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana gerrymandering case redefines Voting Rights Act, making it harder to protect minority voting power and altering the landscape of future elections

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:53:42 GMT

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In a major ruling that would permit weakening the voting power of minorities in the United States, the Supreme Court on April 29, 2026, struck down a Black-majority district in Louisiana's congressional map as "an unconstitutional gerrymander" and altere

Roundup: Manchester, Wuhan mark 40-year city partnership, pledge sustained cooperation

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:15:08 GMT

MANCHESTER, Britain, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Performers from South-Central Minzu University captivated audiences at Halle St Peter's in Manchester on Monday night with Chinese folk songs and dances, kicking off an eight-month program marking the 40th anniversary of the sister-city partnership with Wuhan.
The Wuhan-Manchester partnership dates back to 1986, when a Manchester City Council friendship delegation first

Reading gains in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana are often touted, but don't show full picture of literacy

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:57:35 GMT

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Despite decades of legislation meant to boost children's reading levels, literacy scores have remained relatively stagnant

Southern GOP states scramble to redraw maps after ruling gutting Voting Rights Act

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:20:59 GMT

(CN) - Several Republican-controlled legislatures immediately began looking at ways to eliminate or dilute majority-minority districts after the Supreme Court weakened federal Voting Rights Act provisions Wednesday, though tight election timelines may constrain immediate changes.

In Louisiana, Secretary of State Nancy Landry certified an emergency under state law, while Governor Jeff Landry issued an executi

Louisiana primary election in limbo as Supreme Court considers aftermath of landmark ruling

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:39:03 GMT

WASHINGTON (CN) - The fallout from the justices' landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map came rushing back to the Supreme Court on Thursday as state officials sought to draw new district lines ahead of 2026 elections.

Primary elections for the state's six seats in the U.S. House of Representatives were scheduled for May 16 until the justices