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Notre Dame football will potentially have a slew of this year’s playmakers selected in the 2027 NFL draft.
On Thursday, NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein announced his top 2027 NFL Draft prospects to watch this season, which was derived from the Panini Senior Bowl Top-300 list revealed last week. Inside his top-25 prospects, listed three Notre Dame juniors, including cornerback Leonard Moore at No. 5, safety Brauntae Johnson at No. 7 and quarterback CJ Carr at No. 25.
Moore, a projected top-10 draft pick, is coming off a sophomore campaign where he was out a few games due to a high ankle sprain. However, Moore was a consensus All-American after he recorded 31 tackles, seven pass breakups, five interceptions and a forced fumble in 10 games.
Johnson is a projected first-or-second round draft pick. A Sporting News All-American, Johnson appeared in 10 games as a redshirt freshman last season and tallied 48 tackles, seven pass deflections, four interceptions and three pass breakups.
Carr is an emerging first-round draft pick after a strong redshirt freshman season last year. The junior completed 66.6% of his passes and finished with 2,741 passing yards, 24 touchdowns and six interceptions.
The Senior Bowl Top-300 also included Irish linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, defensive lineman Boubacar Traore, cornerbacks DJ McKinney and Christian Gray, and receivers Jaden Greathouse and Jordan Faison.
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This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Multiple Notre Dame stars headline Senior Bowl’s Top-300 2026 players
MANNHEIM, Germany (AP) — A German Cup match between Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern was halted for about half an hour on Friday as fans threw fireworks and other objects and invaded the pitch.
The match was tied at 0-0 and heading into extra time when fans at both ends of the ground threw flares and objects, narrowly missing some of the players as they ran from the field.
Some Mannheim supporters made it on to the pitch before officers in riot gear and mounted police fanned out to push them back.
German news agency dpa says the match resumed after a delay of just under 30 minutes. Ibrahim Kanate scored in the last minute of extra time, giving second-division Kaiserslautern a 1-0 win to advance to the second round of the German Cup.
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When Patriots legend Tom Brady, whose statue sits outside the team's stadium, said before the Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl "I don't have a dog in the fight," New England linebacker Robert Spillane said of the remark, "[P]ersonally it makes me sick."
Appearing earlier today on WEEI in Boston, Spillane was asked if it irritated other players in the locker room, too.
"It irritated me, and it made me feel sad for him, spending 20 years here, obviously, went on to do amazing, great things, not only on the football field but in the community, and to say that he had no care in the world, it irritated me," Spillane said. "It made me feel sad for him. But at the end of the day, that was just my personal opinion. Everyone else has their own opinions in the locker room."
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel recently addressed Brady's remark, taking a more pragmatic approach: Brady has moved on, he's with the Raiders now.
And if Brady did indeed collaborate with the Seahawks before the game, Vrabel understood that, too. Brady's team was about to hire Seattle offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as its head coach. It was better for the Raiders if Kubiak arrived with a brand-new Super Bowl ring.
Especially since it's been 43 years since the last time the Raiders won one of their own.
Rangers Plot Sensational Move For This South Korean Prospect: Why He Would Boost Their AttackIf a recent report from the Catalan outlet Cadena SER is true, Rangers are eyeing an ambitious move for Kim Min-su. They have set their sights on the Girona attacker after a deal for PSV winger Couhaib Driouech collapsed, but the Glasgow giants might have to trigger his £8.5m release clause to have him at Ibrox this summer.
The 20-year-old South Korean wide attacking ace moved to Catalonia ten years ago. There, he progressed through Penya Blaugrana Cinc Copes, Escola de Futbol Premier Barcelona, CE Mercantil and CF Damm’s youth ranks before being roped in by Girona, initially for their Juvenil squad.
After an impressive stint with the reserves, Kim made six first-team appearances during the 2024-25 season. He was loaned out to Segunda Division outfit Andorra last summer for regular minutes, and the youngster made his presence known, scoring 6 goals and 4 assists in 40 LaLiga2 outings.
Meanwhile, Girona’s relegation from La Liga could see him secure a key first-team status in their battle for an immediate top-flight return. The winger started down the left in their season opener against CD Leganés; however, Blanquivermells might eventually lower the asking fee to avoid a Bosman exit upon the expiration of his Estadi Montilivi contract by the end of the current campaign.
Rangers Lack Depth Down The WideRangers have bolstered the squad significantly with several new names, including Lawrence Shankland and Daisuke Yokota among the attacking options. While they are exploring the market for another ‘number 9’ in the wake of Youssef Chermiti’s ACL injury, bolstering the wide areas must be a priority, with Yokota the only addition so far following the departure of Oliver Antman, Danilo and Nedim Bajrami.
GIRONA, SPAIN – AUGUST 01: Max Dowman of Arsenal FC is challenged by Min-su Kim of Girona FC during the pre-season friendly match between Girona FC and Arsenal FC at Montilivi Stadium on August 01, 2026 in Girona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
Yokota, with his flair and finesse, has been lively from the right. Djeidi Gassama and Findlay Curtis have been rotated on the flanks, but they must deliver quality to close the gap on bitter rivals Celtic. The Hoops are flying high across all competitions after exciting summer arrivals, unlike Rangers, whose majority of signings have yet to settle in and deliver under Derek McInnes.
What He Would Offer If The Light Blues Secure His ServicesPredominantly right-footed, Kim prefers to operate from the left as an inverted wide forward. His explosive pace and burst bring a persistent threat, and the off-the-ball movement, directness and flexibility he offers across the frontline make him a perfect fit for McInnes’ high-intensity wing play built on rapid transition speed. Although his lack of stamina and endurance might trouble him initially in attuning to the physicality and aggression of Scottish football, snapping him up this month would be a statement of intent from the Gers, given his profile and potential.
Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez Injury Seems to Be Bigger Issue Than Realized originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New England Patriots have dealt with some injuries early on, though some believe not all of them are as serious as others.
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is out with an ankle injury that doesn't seem too serious, but it remains uncertain because he doesn't have a new contract. According to the latest, the injury may be more serious than others initially thought.
One report suggested that Gonzalez was limping after Thursday's joint practice between the Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles.
"Christian Gonzalez came out to the field at the end of practice to say hi to some Eagles. Looked like he was walking with a little limp," reported Ben Volin of the Boston Globe on X/Twitter.
It's far from ideal if Gonzalez goes through anything for more than just himself. The Patriots are looking to win a Super Bowl this year, and his absence wouldn't help them accomplish that.
For his sake, he also wants to play because he needs to be paid. It doesn't look like this is more than it actually seems, and Gonzalez isn't the type of player to run away from anything and fake an injury.
More PatriotsIt's the first year on the job for the new head of the Atlanta Falcons front office, former quarterback Matt Ryan. It's still too early to judge Ryan's offseason moves based on the results, but we can at least evaluate his process.
So far, the best move that Ryan has made was one of his earliest: signing former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year deal at the veteran minimum.
That move earned the Falcons an "A" grade from Bleacher Report in a piece re-ranking the biggest free agent moves of the year.
"Another no-brainer for another NFC team losing confidence in a third-year first-round pick. Tagovailoa is a flawed quarterback but has accomplished a lot (Pro Bowler, league's highest-rated passer, passing yardage leader) at the age of 28. Miami is footing most of the bill."
If Tagovailoa bombs during the regular season as he did in his preseason debut against Denver, at least it didn't really cost the Falcons anything. Ryan added critical depth at the game's most important position and did it on the cheap - that's always going to earn strong grades no matter how the player winds up performing.
The rest of Ryan's major offseason with GM Ian Cunningham have been mostly well received. And while re-signing Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Kyle Pitts and Matthew Bergeron was necessary, that's a lot of money for a team that's not expected to contend.
Then again, it's important to keep in mind that Atlanta is far from a high-profile free agent destination and overpaying is part of the bargain for smaller markets that haven't won a playoff game in nearly a decade.
The Falcons' 2026 NFL Draft class didn't earn good reviews at the time, but given the picks Ryan had to work with the team did a pretty solid job - using their first two picks on premium positions and the rest to fill out their roster holes. You can do a whole lot worse than to follow that formula in the draft every year.
For now, we'll give Matt Ryan's first offseason an incomplete grade - but there are positive signs that he might know what he's doing.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Falcons earn 'A' grade for most-important free agent signing
Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel could be back in the head-coaching mix sooner rather than later.
Bradley Locker of Pro Football Focus listed 15 head-coaching candidates entering the season, and McDaniel made the list.
"McDaniel swiftly went from the NFL’s best up-and-coming coordinator to a disappointing head coach. Now, he finds himself back in the first loop of the cycle.
"McDaniel’s final two seasons in Miami didn’t match his initial two, as he went 15-19 while leading the 26th-ranked offense in EPA per play. Ultimately, his inability to overcome playoff struggles and work with backup quarterbacks proved fatal. Yet what shouldn’t be forgotten is the work he did with Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle from 2022-23, spearheading one of the sport’s fastest and most explosive offenses.
"Now in Los Angeles, McDaniel has a perfect redemption opportunity while coaching Justin Herbert, Omarion Hampton and a much-improved offensive line. If his creative, quick-paced system can give the Chargers the lift they’ve been seeking, he’ll be right back on the head-coaching doorstep."
McDaniel was at the helm of the Dolphins for the past four seasons. It was his first gig as head coach.
McDaniel's final two seasons in Miami left plenty to be desired, but his first two were the opposite. He led the Dolphins to back-to-back playoff appearances while overseeing the NFL's No. 1 total offense in 2023. Miami also finished with the league's top passing offense that season.
Overall, McDaniel compiled a 35-33 record in the regular season and a 0-2 record in the playoffs.
The 43-year-old was fired shortly after the end of the 2025 season, but quickly found a job as the Chargers' new offensive playcaller. McDaniel is expected to revolutionize the Chargers' offense and elevate Justin Herbert's game.
If McDaniel does just that and then some, there's a chance he'll be the hottest coaching candidate in the 2027 cycle.
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Chargers' Mike McDaniel among early 2027 NFL head coach candidate list
PORTLAND, OR - JULY 24: Sarah Schupansky #11 of Gotham FC advances the ball during a game between Gotham FC and Portland Thorns FC at Providence Park on July 24, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Al Sermeno/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) | ISI Photos via Getty Images Gotham FC announced today that the club has traded midfielder Sarah Schupansky to Boston Legacy FC in exchange for $50,000 in allocation money — available to Gotham FC through the 2027 season — and $30,000 in intraleague transfer funds. Schupansky’s contract with Gotham was set to run through the 2027 NWSL season.
Schupansky joined Gotham FC as a rookie ahead of the 2025 season and made 49 appearances across all competitions for the club. She has scored one and assisted eight goals during her time at Gotham, helping the club win the 2025 CONCACAF W Champions Cup, the 2025 NWSL Championship, and the 2026 NWSL Challenge Cup.
“Sarah has played an important role at Gotham FC over the past two seasons, and we’re grateful for the contributions she has made to our group,” said Yael Averbuch West, the president of soccer operations for Gotham FC. “She has approached every day with professionalism, dedication and a commitment to the club, and we’re proud to have played a part in the beginning of her professional career. We wish Sarah continued success in this next chapter.”
Schupansky will be available for Boston’s Saturday matchup against the North Carolina Courage.
DeMar DeRozan reportedly has his sights set on his next home, with the free agent forward signing with the Denver Nuggets, per multiple reports. DeRozan, a six-time All-Star, will join Denver on a one-year, $3.9 million deal, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.
DeRozan spent the past two season with the Sacramento Kings, but was waived by the team last month.
BREAKING: Free agent DeMar DeRozan intends to sign with the Denver Nuggets, per @ChrisBHaynes.
The six-time All-Star spent the last two seasons with Sacramento and now heads to Denver. pic.twitter.com/Edbcn617NZ
This story will be updated.
MIAMI GARDENS — When Miami Dolphins rookie wide receiver Caleb Douglas took the field at last week’s preseason opener on the road against the Washington Commanders, he found it surreal that he finally made it to his first NFL game.
“I walked the field before the game started to take it all in, like, ‘This is what you prayed for. You were once a kid (wanting) to be in the league. Now, you’re here,’ ” he detailed last week after the exhibition at Northwest Stadium.
“Honestly, the national anthem was just like, ‘This is crazy. You’re finally here.’ It felt good.”
He’s not the only one going through those emotions this month, as the Dolphins play their preseason slate. Miami has 13 rookies in its draft class, plus several other undrafted rookies also seeing their first professional action.
The Dolphins’ second preseason game brings the team to Hard Rock Stadium for the first time this year, a 4 p.m. kickoff Saturday against the New York Giants. As it’s uncertain how much veteran starters will play in the exhibition, the rookies figure to be featured.
As Douglas, the third-round pick out of Texas Tech, soaked in the moment pregame last week, that moment wasn’t too big for him when he got the opportunity to make a highlight-reel catch on Miami’s opening series.
He fought through pass interference, with his right arm held, to make a one-handed catch with his left on a third down that kept what eventually turned into a touchdown drive going.
Douglas redeemed himself with that one, as one play earlier, he made a rookie mistake, letting his left foot slide out of bounds to turn what should’ve been a routine sideline catch go for an incomplete pass. He got the learning experience and the highlight, all in two plays.
“It was super fun going against somebody else,” Douglas said then. “Going out there and getting somebody different, and then, honestly, the tempo of the game was not as fast as it is in practice. You kind of get a breather in the game, so it made everything a lot more fun.”
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Dolphins rookies get to go against an opponent for the second time Saturday. They also got their second taste of an NFL joint practice Thursday with the Giants.
“It’s really cool. It’s something that’s very unique to the NFL,” linebacker and second-round pick Jacob Rodriguez said after Thursday drills. “You don’t ever do this growing up. You don’t ever do it in high school, in college.”
Rodriguez has rapidly ascended with a standout training camp. At the joint practice, he intercepted Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart, leaping up for the ball as he was dropped back into zone coverage.
“I was just kind of playing the defense,” he said. “I think it was just a really advantageous position for us. I think in that period it was either second or third down and forever. So it was kind of rough on the offensive part from a play-calling standpoint, so I was just kind of there doing my job with the play call that was called.”
First-round pick and cornerback Chris Johnson had his chance at an interception in the first preseason game against Washington. But as he trailed the intended receiver and the ball was thrown behind its target, he dropped it in the end zone.
“I should’ve picked it,” Johnson said, “but it is what it is. Just got to make that play next time.”
Johnson felt a similar moment to Douglas right before he was stepping onto the field for his first defensive series. It came after the offense’s long scoring drive, and he took a deep breath before locking into focus.
“It was really cool just to experience first time in another stadium, playing,” he said. “But also, I was really comfortable doing it.”
For offensive lineman and fellow first-round pick Kadyn Proctor, he admits there were nerves before he settled in.
“Really, just kind of had to get the first play out, get the jitters out,” Proctor said, “and then, from there on, it’s just play football. It’s as simple as that.”
The left guard enjoyed getting to block all over the field on the opening drive. And on running back De’Von Achane’s 1-yard touchdown run, the play went to his side.
“You got to love it,” Proctor said. “It’s really a big-man block right there, and I’m glad I could help out the team. It was kind of special going to film and going to the iPad after that and every offensive lineman ended up in the end zone driving a dude in the end zone. That’s what we want to see at the end of the (drive).”
Different Miami rookies are going through a variety of experiences.
Fourth-round linebacker selections Trey Moore and Kyle Louis present their unique versatility. Moore, who is vying for a starting role as a Sam linebacker in the base 4-3 package, can also rush the passer on the edge. Louis has started taking safety reps in practice, and may end up on the back end of the defense Saturday.
“He can do kind of everything on the football field,” Rodriguez said of Louis. “He really helps us out in getting a strong guy to fit the run if we need an extra hat in there, but also he’s athletic enough and savvy enough playing football that he can play in coverage and he can play in the post and he can play a half. He can do everything on the football field on the defensive side.”
As Douglas is shining in camp, fellow wide receiver and third-round pick Chris Bell has gotten his first few NFL practices after being activated from the non-football injury list, completing his rehab of his torn ACL from college at Louisville.
Rookie slot receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. had to come back from his own minor injury earlier in camp and has made several big plays in the past week of practice.
Safety Michael Taaffe has been picked on at times by opposing quarterbacks in the joint sessions, but he has also made a big pass breakup in each of those practices, including one to wrap up the day’s work in the end zone at the Commanders’ facility.
Tight end and third-round pick Will Kacmarek is already showing elite run-blocking that could make him a key cog in opening up holes. Fellow tight end Seydou Traore will have to rebound from dropping a pass in his preseason debut.
Guard DJ Campbell has seen his early struggles, but then has sprinkled in some wins in one-on-one reps that show progress.
Defensive end and seventh-round pick Max Llewellyn has shown some flashes that could make him a candidate for a rotational role rushing off the edge.
Roster movesThe Dolphins, on Friday, waived guard James Ester with an injury settlement after he was helped off the field in the joint practice with the Giants. They signed linebacker Stephen Dix Jr. The undrafted rookie out of Arizona was among players Miami had in for tryouts Wednesday.
