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AP Mock Draft 3.0: Real intrigue in NFL draft starts at No. 2 after Raiders take QB Fernando Mendoza
Fernando Mendoza will get a chance to learn from Kirk Cousins before the Las Vegas Raiders give him an opportunity to start.
The only question surrounding the Heisman Trophy winner is when …
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By ROB MAADDI
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4/17/26
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Nebraska proposes $600 million renovation of Memorial Stadium to be finished in time for 2028 season
Nebraska's Memorial Stadium will undergo a $600 million overhaul that will make the 103-year-old venue more fan-friendly and greatly increase revenue for the athletic department, according to a plan …
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By ERIC OLSON
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4/17/26
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It looked like this would be the spring of the past two No. 1 draft picks, Matthew Schaefer and Macklin Celebrini, making the NHL playoffs at 18 and 19 years old. Then Schaefer's New York Islanders …
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By STEPHEN WHYNO
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4/17/26
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April 18
1908 — Tommy Burns knocks out Jewey Smith in the fifth round in Paris to retain the world heavyweight title.
1942 — Stanley Cup Final, Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, ON: Toronto …
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By The Associated Press
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4/17/26
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April 18
1899 — John McGraw made his managerial debut at age 26 with the Orioles. He led them to a 5-3 victory over the New York Giants, a team he later managed for more than 30 years.
1916 …
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By The Associated Press
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4/17/26
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He's probably going to be the runaway, if not unanimous, choice for defensive player of the year. He's going to make this season's All-NBA team. He's going to get some MVP votes. He's already a …
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By TIM REYNOLDS
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4/17/26
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US enters World Cup with goalkeeping and defensive worries but hopes for 1st knockout win since 2002
The United States heads into the World Cup hoping for its first knockout-stage victory since 2002.
While the Americans enter with their weakest goalkeepers in four decades and only a few central …
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By RONALD BLUM
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4/17/26
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When it comes to producing players for the NFL, it's not surprising that the top-performing colleges are the most prolific.
Where it gets more interesting is looking at how different schools …
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By JOSH DUBOW
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4/17/26
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In an era where heads are quickly turned by enticing name, image and likeness and revenue-sharing deals, Georgia managed to retain the most talent of any starting lineup in the Southeastern …
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By MAURA CAREY
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4/17/26
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Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their retirement from figure skating on Friday, two months after winning the Olympic gold medal with a record-breaking skate.
Miura and Kihara, known to …
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By JAMES ELLINGWORTH
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4/17/26
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The president of the German soccer club where a pioneering female coach will take charge of her first top-division men's game Saturday has ruled out giving her the job on a permanent basis. He says …
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By JAMES ELLINGWORTH
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4/17/26
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Atlanta Braves (12-7, first in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (8-10, fourth in the NL East)Philadelphia; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Martin Perez (0-0); Phillies: Taijuan …
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By The Associated Press
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4/17/26
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St. Louis Cardinals (10-8, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Houston Astros (8-12, fourth in the AL West)Houston; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Kyle Leahy (1-2, 5.14 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, …
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By The Associated Press
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4/17/26
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Los Angeles Dodgers (14-4, first in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (7-12, fourth in the NL West)Denver; Friday, 8:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Tyler Glasnow (1-0, 4.00 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, …
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By The Associated Press
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4/17/26
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Milwaukee Brewers (10-8, third in the NL Central) vs. Miami Marlins (9-10, second in the NL East)Miami; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: TBD; Marlins: Janson Junk (0-2, 4.32 ERA, …
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By The Associated Press
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4/17/26
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Kansas City Royals (7-12, fourth in the AL Central) vs. New York Yankees (10-9, second in the AL East)New York; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Michael Wacha (2-0, 0.43 ERA, 0.71 …
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By The Associated Press
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4/17/26
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Detroit Tigers (10-9, third in the AL Central) vs. Boston Red Sox (7-11, fourth in the AL East)Boston; Friday, 7:15 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Casey Mize (1-1, 3.94 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 18 …
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By The Associated Press
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4/17/26
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Chicago White Sox (6-13, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Athletics (10-9, first in the AL West)West Sacramento, California; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Davis Martin (2-1, 2.50 …
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By The Associated Press
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4/17/26
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New York Mets (7-12, fifth in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (9-9, fifth in the NL Central)Chicago; Friday, 2:20 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Kodai Senga (0-2, 7.07 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, 19 …
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By The Associated Press
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4/17/26
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Baltimore Orioles (9-10, third in the AL East) vs. Cleveland Guardians (11-9, second in the AL Central)Cleveland; Friday, 6:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Chris Bassitt (0-2, 9.00 ERA, 2.36 …
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By The Associated Press
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4/17/26
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