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24 NFL veterans on thin ice after draft

The NFL draft has a way of creating pressure for established veterans, and these names might be on notice after their teams' picks. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 

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Mon Apr 29 2024

 
Kirk Cousins already faces an uncertain long-term outlook in Atlanta after the Falcons selected QB Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick.

The NFL draft has a way of creating pressure for established veterans, and these names might be on notice after their teams' picks.

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Oct 1, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) scans the line of scrimmage against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
 

These 6 NFL squads still have huge gaps to fill on their rosters

The 2024 NFL draft allowed teams to fill holes on their rosters with young talent. These six teams still have significant gaps they need to address.

In his last season in Dallas in 2022, Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 876 yards and 12 touchdowns.
 

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Mason Miller has 25 strikeouts through 10 appearances in 2024.
 

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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) celebrates a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at AT&T Stadium.
 

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The Cowboys' lack of an NFL draft investment in a running back greatly increased the likelihood of a reunion with former star Ezekiel Elliott.

Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) handles the ball against the Pelicans during the fourth quarter of Game 3 of their first-round NBA playoff series at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on April 27, 2024.
 

West powerhouses stay at top of NBA postseason power rankings

The Thunder, Nuggets and Timberwolves finished as the West's top three seeds for a reason, and the Celtics, the East's No. 1, are back on track.

Candace Parker averaged a career-low 9.0 points per game, but won her third WNBA title last season with the Las Vegas Aces.
 

Candace Parker retires as a hero to a generation of Black girls

Candace Parker retired from the WNBA on Sunday. She leaves a legacy of greatness on and off the court. She also inspired a generation of Black girls.

Trea Turner slides to score a run against the Padres.
 

MLB power rankings: NL powerhouse won't need another turnaround

The Phillies are closing out the month of April on a heater, winners of eight of their last 10.

Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) tends to to head coach Chris Finch after he was injured during the second half of Game 4 of their first-round NBA playoff series against the Suns at Footprint Center in Phoenix on April 28, 2024.
 

Timberwolves head coach ruptures knee tendon after sideline collision

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch collided with Mike Conley, his veteran guard, during the fourth quarter, rupturing his right knee patellar tendon.

Mike Tyson arrives on the red carpet before the 2023 ESPYS at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on July 12, 2023.
 

Mike Tyson talks about giving up sex and pot ahead of Jake Paul fight

Mike Tyson says he's given up sex and marijuana while preparing to fight Jake Paul in a bout scheduled for July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Texas.

 

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