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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ May 2, 2021
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	ESPN Conforto's homer in 9th leads Mets past Phillies ESPN PHILADELPHIA -- — Michael Conforto hit a tiebreaking homer leading off the ninth inning and the New York Mets benefited from a very questionable call by the second base umpire Saturday night in a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Conforto also ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Jacksonville Jaguars' Urban Meyer lauds one that got away, Kadarius Toney, 'a human highlight reel' ESPN Meyer told ESPN's College GameDay on Friday that it "broke his heart" when a team selected a player he was targeting with the 25th overall pick. Meyer reluctantly admitted on Saturday that the player was former Florida receiver Kadarius Toney, whom the New ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Circumstances led Saints to draft for value more than need FOXSports.com NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The first Saints draft since the retirement of record-setting passer Drew Brees featured the selections of defensive players in the first three rounds. That wasn't necessarily by design. "It's just the way the draft fell," general manager ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN LaMelo Ball dazzles in return to court as Charlotte Hornets rout Pistons ESPN Ball finished with 11 points, eight assists and seven rebounds and Charlotte outscored Detroit by 19 points in the 28 minutes he was on the floor. It didn't take long for the 19-year ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Aaron Rodgers expresses disappointment that news of Packers rift has emerged NBC Sports The situation between the Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers has blown up in recent days. Rodgers had an opportunity to speak about it on Saturday. He passed. Mike Tirico of NBC Sports, the host of the network's Kentucky Derby coverage, spoke to ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Special delivery: Vikes fill out draft with returner options FOXSports.com Iowa State running back Kene Nwangwu (fourth round) and Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (fifth round) highlighted Saturday's six selections, as players bringing exceptional skill as kickoff returners. Nwangwu compiled the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seahawks.com Transcript: Everything Said During Pete Carroll and John Schneider's NFL Draft Day 3 Press Conference Seahawks.com Schneider: "Thank you guys for doing this. We're not picking any more, so we wanted to be ready to get back up there and start being able to recruit as soon as the draft was over. So, I appreciate you adjusting your schedules for us. It was an amazing day. We ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman guarantees kicking competition despite not drafting a kicker ESPN MINNEAPOLIS - Despite having one kicker on the roster and not adding another in the draft, Minnesota Vikings' general manager Rick Spielman made certain the team will have multiple to choose from ahead of the 2021 season. "I can guarantee you we'll ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports 2021 NFL Draft: Oregon Ducks tracker, includes undrafted free agents NBC Sports With the seventh overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Lions selected Oregon tackle and 2019 Outland Trophy Winner Penei Sewell to jumpstart the rebuild in Detroit. Not only were they ecstatic for the 2019 Outland ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Colts counting on draft picks to turn up defensive pressure USA TODAY INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard gambled during this weekend's NFL draft. He filled one need by adding pass rushers with his first two picks. Then he waited until the last of his seven selections to find a possible left ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Militao 9/10 for Real Madrid as Zidane's side remain in La Liga title hunt ESPN Hazard was denied brilliantly by goalkeeper Sergio Herrera, who followed up by keeping out two headers from Militao, before Vinicius Junior shot into the side netting and Chimy Avila had a goal ruled out for offside. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN UFC Fight Night Dominick Reyes vs. Jiri Prochazka: Live results and analysis ESPN But that's a harsh consequence for Reyes, considering who those losses came against. The first one, in February 2020, came in a title fight against Jon Jones, arguably the greatest fighter ever, not just at 205 pounds but in MMA as a whole. Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Raiders focus on defense, offensive lines in NFL draft Seattle Times Las Vegas finished the three days of selections taking only defensive players and offensive linemen, marking the first time in franchise history that the Raiders picked no offensive skilled players. General manager Mike Mayock said Gruden kept ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Buccaneers Select Houston's Grant Stuard as Mr. Irrelevant Sports Illustrated Meet this year's Mr. Irrelevant, Grant Stuard. Tampa Bay selected the Houston linebacker with its last choice, ending the three-day draft with the No. 259 overall pick. The title "Mr. Irrelevant" was coined in 1976 when former USC and Colts wide receiver Paul ... Flag as irrelevant
	AZCardinals.com Working The Cornerback Conundrum, And 2021 Draft Aftermath AZCardinals.com All those things. But then they grabbed Florida's Marco Wilson by trading up in the fourth round and then UCF's Tay Gowan in the sixth, and suddenly, there were athletic bodies. No, neither were considered the same as a Patrick Surtain or Jaycee Horn, but ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Eli Stove pursues NFL dreams by signing as undrafted free agent al.com Eli Stove is one of former Auburn wide receiver coach Kodi Burns' favorite players he's ever coached, and Burns is positive any team that signs him will benefit from his hard work and talent. That team will be Los Angeles Chargers, who signed Stove as an ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patriots.com Patriots add depth all around on Day 3 of draft Patriots.com Head coach Bill Belichick pointed out that the consecutive selections of players from the same school was more coincidence than by design, but he made it a point to thank the coaching staffs of both schools for their help in evaluating the players New England ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com Here's a look at all the players the Patriots picked in the 2021 NFL Draft Boston.com New England picked a quarterback in the first round for the first time since Drew Bledsoe in 1993. Jones, who has drawn comparisons to Tom Brady, led Alabama to an undefeated season and national title this past year. Flag as irrelevant
	AZCentral.com Eyeing big 2021, host Browns add speed, versatility in draft Seattle Times CLEVELAND (AP) — For decades, the NFL draft was the Super Bowl for Browns fans, a few fleeting days of optimism before the season arrived, before quarterbacks got sacked, losses stacked up and coaching staffs and front offices were fired. Those days ... Flag as irrelevant
	Notre Dame Insider Notebook: Notre Dame's defense make plays in one-on-one matchups to carry Blue-Gold Game Notre Dame Insider Notre Dame linebacker Shayne Simon, left, intercepts quarterback Jack Coan's pass in front of running back Kyren Williams during Saturday's Blue-Gold Game. AP Photo/Robert Franklin. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Linebacker Isaiah McDuffie Drafted By Green Bay Packers Sports Illustrated McDuffie came to Boston College in 2017 out of Buffalo, NY. A three star recruit, he chose the Eagles over claimed offers from Syracuse, Penn State, Pitt, Maryland, and Wake Forest. As ... Flag as irrelevant
	Rocky Top Insider Tennessee's Trey Smith Thankful For The Chiefs Believing In Him Rocky Top Insider It's been a long few days for former Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith, as he waited to hear his name called during the 2021 NFL Draft. As Thursday and Friday passed, many wondered when the former two-time All-SEC player would be selected, if at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Kenneth Gainwell NFL Draft 2021: Scouting Report for Philadelphia Eagles RB Bleacher Report HEIGHT: 5'8⅜". WEIGHT: 201. POSITIVES. — Versatile RB with a thick lower build. — Plays with a low center of gravity and very good balance on his cuts and through contact. — Not a bruiser but does not shy from contact. — Good feet. Able to stop and start ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indianapolis Star Colts select Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger in the sixth round of the NFL Draft The Indianapolis Star INDIANAPOLIS — For the moment, the Colts are going to be young and unproven at quarterback behind Carson Wentz. Indianapolis used its sixth-round pick, No. 218, to select Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger, finally adding a fourth arm to a roster that had ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe NFL Draft's first round proves offense is king The Boston Globe If you want to know what teams value in today's NFL, look at the top of the first round of this year's draft. The first three picks: quarterbacks. The first seven picks: offense. The first 15 picks: five quarterbacks and four pass catchers. If you want to win in 2021, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Dallas Morning News Bob Baffert wins seventh Kentucky Derby with Medina Spirit, setting new record for most career wins The Dallas Morning News LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Never underestimate Bob Baffert. The six-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer started the 2021 prep season with a loaded stable of top contenders. Yet he came to Louisville with just one starter, Medina Spirit, a 15-1 shot on the morning ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Atlanta United falls to New England Atlanta Journal Constitution Saturday's 11 was goalkeeper Brad Guzan, centerbacks Anton Walkes and Alan Franco, right fullback Brooks Lennon, left fullback Jake Mulraney in his first start at that position this season, midfielders Franco Ibarra, Santiago Sosa, Emerson Hyndman, Damm ... Flag as irrelevant
	Colts.com Colts 2021 Draft: Colts Pick Charleston WR Mike Strachan 229th Overall Colts.com The Colts used their first of two seventh-round picks in the 2021 NFL Draft on Charleston wide receiver Mike Strachan. The 6-foot-5, 226 pound Strachan caught 127 passes for ... Flag as irrelevant
	DallasCowboys.com 5th-Round WR Simi Fehoko Has Intriguing Skill Set DallasCowboys.com FRISCO, Texas – A full breakdown of the Cowboys' compensatory fifth-round draft pick (No. 179 overall) Saturday: Name: Simi Fehoko; Position: Wide Receiver; College: Stanford; Height/Weight: 6-3/220. The Rundown: Fehoko was two-time All-Pac-12 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Niners Nation With their final selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, the 49ers select RB Elijah Mitchell Niners Nation Another running back, you say? Well, the writing appears to be on the wall for Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr., both of who are only under contract for one more season. We ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Brewers' Freddy Peralta: Picks up win No. 3 CBSSports.com Peralta (3-0) allowed one run on one hit and a walk while striking out seven over six innings in a 3-1 win over the Dodgers on Friday. Peralta was absolutely dominant Friday. The 25-year-old allowed his only hit of the night when AJ Pollock homered off him to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Joshua Kaindoh Drafted By Kansas City Seminoles.com TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida State defensive end Joshua Kaindoh was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft on Saturday. Kaindoh, the 144th overall selection, is the 200th Florida State player drafted since 1984 and ... Flag as irrelevant
	GoErie.com Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Draft pick tracker 2021: Round-by-round selections and analysis GoErie.com The team is returning Ben Roethlisberger at quarterback, but they'll likely look to grab one for the future to replace the 39 year old. The Steelers also lost starting running back James Conner to free agency when he bolted for Arizona. Also signing elsewhere was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cincinnati.com NFL Draft: Tommy Doyle, Miami RedHawks' tackle, drafted by Buffalo Bills in fifth round Cincinnati.com Miami University RedHawks offensive tackle Tommy Doyle, a First Team All-MAC selection in 2019 and 2020, was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round (161st overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft on Saturday. Miami RedHawks left tackle Tommy Doyle ... Flag as irrelevant
	WIVB.com - News 4 Jaret Patterson goes undrafted, signs with Washington Football Team WIVB.com - News 4 BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – It may have been a surprise to some, but nevertheless UB running back Jaret Patterson went undrafted in the 2021 NFL Draft. Despite a historic season for the stud back, he had to wait to join an NFL team. Patterson signed with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Providence Journal East Greenwich's Cooney signed by Saints The Providence Journal East Greenwich's Nolan Cooney, who went on to punt for the Syracuse Orange, has been signed by the New Orleans Saints. Cooney beat cancer while in high school and was named the Ray Guy National Punter of the Week on Oct. 20 and he earned a Pro ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports A&M DT Bobby Brown goes to Rams early in fourth round of NFL Draft 247Sports Texas A&M defensive tackle Bobby Brown left the Aggies after his junior season and the National Football League was glad to have him as he was selected early on the third day in the fourth round with the No. 117 overall pick by the Los Angeles Rams. Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Palou on pole for IndyCar at Texas after qualifying canceled Seattle Times FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Alex Palou will start on the pole for the IndyCar Series' first oval race of the season at Texas after qualifying was canceled Saturday because of overnight rain and morning mist. The only scheduled practice session before the two ... Flag as irrelevant
	Arizona Daily Star Back-to-back Cats: Arizona's Roy Lopez, Gary Brightwell taken with consecutive picks in sixth round of NFL draft Arizona Daily Star Lopez and Brightwell are the first Wildcats to be drafted since defensive tackle PJ Johnson went in the seventh round in 2019. No UA players were picked last year. Lopez played one season at Arizona ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mile High Sports Denver Broncos land an eventual Kareem Jackson replacement with Caden Sterns and Jamar Johnson Mile High Sports After being without a selection in the fourth round, the Broncos selected two exciting prospects in a span of just 13 picks in round five. First up was Texas Longhorn safety, Caden Sterns, at pick No. 152. Sterns was viewed as one of the best members of his ... Flag as irrelevant
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