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NFL mock draft: One team trades up for QB, another pivots

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Wed Apr 3 2024

NFL mock draft: One team trades up for a QB, another pivots

Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) during the second half against the Liberty Flames in the 2024 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium.

The Vikings have frequently been seen as the mostly likely candidate to trade up for a QB, but what happens if another team moves into the top five?

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Screech walks around the field before the opening day game at Nationals Park.

'Nuclear bomb of privacy'? MLB's face recognition gates raise questions

MLB is expanding its face recognition entry gates at ballparks, a shortcut for fans that raises privacy concerns for some.

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Jim Harbaugh speaks at press conference during the first day of offseason workouts for the Los Angeles Chargers at Hoag Performance Center.

'A great day for football': Chargers have first workout under Jim Harbaugh

USA TODAY Sports was in attendance for the first day of the Los Angeles Chargers' voluntary offseason program under new head coach Jim Harbaugh.

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Aerial view of Kauffman Stadium and Arrowhead Stadium at the Truman Sports Complex.

Voters reject stadium measure for Chiefs and Royals

One of the biggest ballot items in the Missouri general municipal election was the Jackson County stadium sales tax.

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Apr 1, 2024; Albany, NY, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates after defeating the LSU Lady Tigers in the finals of the Albany Regional in the 2024 NCAA Tournament at MVP Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa-LSU Elite Eight clash pulls in historic ratings for ESPN

ESPN said Monday night's Elite Eight matchup between Iowa and defending champion LSU was watched by 12.3 million viewers.

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Apr 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) hits a four RBI grand slam during the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Citizens Bank Park.

Slump slammed! Harper breaks out hitless start in a big way

Bryce Harper broke out of his season-starting slump in a big way, hitting three home runs, including a grand slam, as the Phillies beat the Reds 9-4.

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UConn guard Paige Bueckers celebrates after beating USC in the finals of the Portland Regional of the NCAA Tournament at the Moda Center.

Paige Bueckers' brilliant game sets up rematch vs. Caitlin Clark

Paige Bueckers leads UConn to a women's NCAA Tournament Final Four showdown vs. Caitlin Clark and Iowa, a rematch of their 2021 Sweet 16 meeting.

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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid scored 24 points in his return to the court.

Reigning NBA MVP Embiid returns to Sixers after long injury layoff

Joel Embiid, who has been out since Jan. 30 with a lateral meniscus injury, returned to the 76ers' starting lineup and scored 24 against the Thunder.

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Mar 7, 2024; Nashville, TN, USA; Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) gets looked at by the trainers against the Nashville SC during the second half at GEODIS Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Inter Miami coach keeps fans anxious with Messi injury updates

Inter Miami coach Tata Martino isn't giving away anything when it comes to Messi's availability for a big Champions Cup match Wednesday vs. Monterrey.

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Samantha Brennan, a former LSU student, was indecently photographed by LSU football player Derrius Guise without her consent after a night of drinking. The picture of Brennan circulated the LSU football locker room and a coworker of Brennan's eventually informed her of the image. Brennan filed a police report but was never contacted by LSU's Title IX office. She's now suing the police department for full access to the report.

LSU settles lawsuit with 10 women over sexual misconduct cases

Their lawsuit accused the LSU athletic department of a "purposefully deficient" scheme to keep sexual misconduct complaints against athletes in house.

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