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Here is an early prediction for where Jets will pick at 2027 NFL Draft

TheNew York Jetsare loaded up ahead of the 2027 NFL Draft even though we're still a very long ways away from next offseason.

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It's well known that the Jets hold three first-round selections at the 2027 draft.Sports Illustratedprojected where all 32 first-round picks will be at next year's draft... including the trio held by Gang Green.

The two that headed to New York via trades withIndianapolis Coltsand Dallas Cowboys end up being predicted to be at No. 14 and 15, respectively.

But the all important one will likely be the Jets' original Round 1 selection. That's because it's the one that could put the team in the best position to draft their quarterback of the future once the Geno Smith era is over.

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That originalJetspick is slated to be No. 3 overall. Two teams that could also select top QBs at the 2027 draft in theMiami DolphinsandArizona Cardinalsare projected to have the top-two picks, respectively.

But it's still a great position to be in if the Jets still want quarterback next offseason.ESPNrecently projected as many as six quarterbacks could be selected in the first round in 2027.

SI's breakdown of the top projected picks at the 2027 draft can be found below:

What immediately sticks out is how the projected top-four will probably all be in the race for quarterbacks. The Miami Dolphins signed Malik Willis as a temporary solution to their full-blown rebuild. The Jets have the aforementioned three-first round picks with Geno Smith and Cade Klubnik at QB. TheCleveland Brownswill sort through the Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders mess, and the Arizona Cardinals will firmly be in the market, too.

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Here is an early prediction for where Jets will pick at 2027 NFL Draft

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MMA Junkie Radio #3671: Guests Chris Weidman, Alex Perez, Usyk fallout

Monday's edition of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" is here.

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On Episode 3,671, that zany pair of brosephs welcomes in newly announced UFC Hall of Fame inductee and ex-champ Chris Weidman, as well as UFC Macau's Alex Perez. They also recapped some wild results in boxing and the PFL, look at the latest news and much more. Tune in!

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Agent of Giants' Chris Manhertz trying to make Italy’s flag football team

Sean Stellato, the agent representingNew York Giantstight end Chris Manhertz and formerly spotlighted alongside quarterback Tommy DeVito, is pursuing a new athletic challenge.

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The 48-year-old Massachusetts native was in Copenhagen, Denmark, over the weekend trying out for Italy’s Men’s National Flag Football Team.

Stellato, who played receiver at Marist College and spent time in the AF2 developmental league, hopes to earn a roster spot for the 2026 World Championship in August. Strong performances there could help Italy qualify for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

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Known for his flamboyant style and deep Italian heritage, Stellato gained widespread attention in New York during DeVito’s 2023 breakout season with the Giants. New York fans embraced the pair’s charismatic, Italian-American flair. In 2024,Stellato notably met Pope Francisand presented him with a custom football featuring the Pope’s coat of arms.

"I’m incredibly grateful and excited for the opportunity to honor my Italian heritage by trying out for the Italian National Team, with the chance to represent Italy later this summer and beyond,”Stellato told the New York Post. “Thank you to my family, friends, and especially my clients for all of the support, encouragement, and inspiration along the way."

Stellato continues to represent Manhertz, DeVito (now with the New England Patriots), and other NFL clients while chasing this international dream.

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Agent of Giants' Chris Manhertz trying to make Italy’s flag football team

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How Helio Castroneves can make history at 2026 Indy 500

In 2001, a Brazilian rookie named Helio Castroneves started his first Indianapolis 500. 25 years later, he can leave America's most iconic track having done something no other driver has in the race's 109 runnings.

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Castroneves is one of four to have won the Indy 500 four times, including in that first go-round in 2001. A fifth would put him in a stratosphere all to himself. The 51-year-old star last etched his face on the Borg Warner Trophy in 2021, but remains a viable contender on the pavement even as he's wound down his IndyCar career. In the years since he's won multiple 24 Hours of Daytona crowns as well as two Petit Le Mans titles -- though both are team events.

If Castroneves can rise upafter qualifying in 14th position, he'll add another bullet point to his argument behind "greatest IndyCar driver of all time." Here's who he's looking to separate himself from, as well as the other drivers who can inch closer to open wheel immortality Sunday.

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Helio Castroneves celebrates winning the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 30, 2021.Syndication The Indianapolis Star

Who are the drivers who've won four Indy 500s?

Castroneves won his Baby Borgs (the miniature version of the trophy given to race winners) in 2001, 2002, 2009 and 2021. That put him in rarified air alongside:

  • A.J. Foyt: 1961, 1964, 1967, 1977

  • Al Unser Sr.: 1970, 1971, 1978, 1987

  • Rick Mears: 1979, 1984, 1988, 1991

Which drivers can win a third Indy 500 in 2026?

Two drivers in this year's field have two wins to their name. Takuma Sato won in 2017 and 2020. Josef Newgarden won back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024.

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Where does Bills' James Cook rank among NFL running backs in 2026?

TheBuffalo Billsare known for quarterback Josh Allen but running back James Cook is up there for the team, too.

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Cook signed afour-year extensionlast offseason worth $48 million. That average of his contract makes him tied as the running back with the 11th highest salary in the NFL heading into 2026.

Does Cook outrank that pay status? According to SleeperNFL, the answer is yes.

However, Bills Mafia might think he deserves to be higher than the ranking.

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Cook landed in the No. 8 overall spot in the outlet's running back list:

A big reason for thinking Cook is overlooked is his 1,621 rushing yards last season. That led the NFL in 2025, so thinking of a rank higher than eighth would be fair.

But with the quarterback league the NFL is, it simply is Allen's shine keeping Cook that low. Even so, Buffalo does not take Cook for granted.

Bills Wirewill continue to provide updates throughout the 2026 offseason.

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One-sentence wish for the Washington Commanders' 2026 season

Ahead of the 2025 season, theWashington Commandershad an aura of hope around the organization for the first time in a long time. After making it to the NFC Championship game in 2024, the team (and the league) had high expectations for then-second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels.

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Unfortunately, that hope was short-lived. In their Week 2 matchup against theGreen Bay Packers, the Commanders lost edge rusher Deatrich Wise Jr. and running back Austin Ekeler for the remainder of the season. Jayden Daniels injured his knee and battled injuries for the remainder of the season, and in Week 9 against theSeattle Seahawks, he sustained an injury that would keep him on the sidelines even longer. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin, for the first time in his NFL career, missed significant time with an injury.

In that Week 9 game vs. Seattle, the Commanders also lost Marshon Lattimore and Luke McCaffrey, which was essentially the proverbial nail in the coffin for the 2025 season.

We're past all of that now, though, and general manager Adam Peters has made some changes and upgrades to the roster while Dan Quinn made some coaching staff adjustments. There is still an aura of hope around this team, although in 2026 it's closer to cautious optimism than actual hope. Bleacher Report recently named aone-sentence dreamfor every NFL team, and the Commanders got a two-parter:

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Washington Commanders:Jayden Daniels recaptures the magic from his rookie season and stays healthy, while a new-look defense boosted by rookie Sonny Styles goes from liability to asset in a deep playoff run.

Technically, it's still one sentence, but the author managed to combine both offense and defense into the Commanders' wish.

Daniels is ready to recapture the magic he made in 2024. He could have done it last year had he been healthy, but injuries were a problem. So, he has to keep his positive mentality and ability to overcome adversity, but he also needs to stay healthy. Without him on the field, the offense simply isn't the same.

Defensively, there's no question that the new-look defense becomes an asset. Sonny Styles definitely gave the defense a boost, but he's not alone out there. The Commanders added several other pieces that are integral to their success, and they all have to do their part to make it happen.

This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire:Washington Commanders: One sentence wish for 2026 NFL season

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Alperen Sengun attending the biggest weekend of the …

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The EuroLeague Final Four in Athens is set to get extra attention off the court, with NBA starAlperen Sengun attending the biggest weekend of the European basketball season, per EuroLeague.

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