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## Latest Articles


[Every first-round signing bonus from the 2026 NFL Draft](https://fansided.com/nfl/every-first-round-signing-bonus-from-the-2026-nfl-draft): The first 32 picks have been made. But how much will each first-round rookie count against the cap moving forward?
[Skylar Diggins, starting 5 and the biggest questions for new-look Chicago Sky depth chart](https://fansided.com/skylar-diggins-starting-5-and-the-biggest-questions-for-new-look-chicago-sky-depth-chart): Top questions for the Chicago Sky ahead of the 2026 WNBA season, including how new additions like Skylar Diggins and Azura Stevens fit in the lineup.
[The case for Shohei Ohtani as the greatest baseball player ever](https://fansided.com/mlb/the-case-for-shohei-ohtani-as-the-greatest-baseball-player-ever): In MLB's GOAT debate, Shohei Ohtani has a lot of ground to cover. But he may have already done so — like everyone before him — in his own way.
[2027 WNBA Free Agency is shaping up to be just as crazy as 2026](https://fansided.com/2027-wnba-free-agency-is-shaping-up-to-be-just-as-crazy-as-2026): We could be in for even more change around the WNBA next offseason.
[NFL Mock Draft 2026: Predicting who your team lands on Day 2 (Picks 33-100)](https://fansided.com/nfl/nfl-mock-draft-2026-predicting-who-your-team-lands-on-day-2-picks-33-100): Chaotic almost doesn't feel appropriately strong enough to describe the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Whether you're talking about the Ty Simpson pick by t
[Best NFL Draft fits for every team on Day 2, according to team experts](https://fansided.com/nfl/best-nfl-draft-fits-for-every-team-on-day-2-according-to-team-experts): After a completely topsy-turvy first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, there's a ton of talent still available. 
[What Mel Kiper Jr. got egregiously wrong in his final Mock Draft (and so did we)](https://fansided.com/nfl/what-mel-kiper-jr-got-egregiously-wrong-in-his-final-mock-draft-and-so-did-we): Mel Kiper's mock draft featured many more misses than hits, but he wasn't alone.
[Jarren Duran, Yordan Alvarez and more early MLB trade deadline buzz](https://fansided.com/mlb/jarren-duran-yordan-alvarez-and-more-early-mlb-trade-deadline-buzz): The Major League Baseball season is less than a month old, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take an extremely early look at the trade deadline. 
[Mikal Bridges, Jalen Duren and the most disappointing players so far in the NBA Playoffs](https://fansided.com/nba/mikal-bridges-jalen-duren-and-the-most-disappointing-players-so-far-in-the-nba-playoffs): The first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs has been surprisingly riveting, but not every player is having a good time so far.
[Eagles embarrassed themselves twice trading up for Makai Lemon](https://fansided.com/nfl/eagles-embarrassed-themselves-twice-trading-up-for-makai-lemon): Giving up a haul of picks to a division rival must mean the USC product is a future Hall-of-Famer, right?
[The Timberwolves are big mad and making sure the Nuggets feel it](https://fansided.com/nba/the-timberwolves-are-big-mad-and-making-sure-the-nuggets-feel-it): The Timberwolves are as dangerous as ever, playing with a chip on their shoulder and taking it right at Nikola Jokić and the rival Nuggets.
[Seahawks needed a Kenneth Walker replacement, but not like this](https://fansided.com/nfl/seahawks-needed-a-kenneth-walker-replacement-but-not-like-this): Drafting Jadarian Price in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft might help replace Kenneth Walker, but the Seattle Seahawks made a major reach.
[Sean McVay's reaction to Ty Simpson pick proves Rams' risk wasn't worth it](https://fansided.com/nfl/sean-mcvay-reaction-to-ty-simpson-pick-proves-rams-risk-wasn-t-worth-it): Sean McVay's reaction to the Los Angeles Rams selecting Ty Simpson in the first round of the NFL Draft is the last thing Rams fans wanted to see.
[The Orlando Magic still haven't fixed their biggest weakness](https://fansided.com/nba/orlando-magic-still-havent-fixed-their-biggest-weakness): Despite all the resources they have invested toward remedying the situation, the Orlando Magic still can not shoot the ball. 
[Best players available: The top prospects remaining on Day 2 of the NFL Draft](https://fansided.com/nfl/best-players-available-the-top-prospects-remaining-on-day-2-of-the-nfl-draft): Ranking the top 2026 NFL Draft value picks still available with reasons for their fall and ideal landing spots for second round steals.
[Titans pushed conventional draft wisdom aside to prioritize helping Cam Ward](https://fansided.com/nfl/titans-pushed-conventional-draft-wisdom-aside-to-prioritize-helping-cam-ward): The Tennessee Titans focused on supporting quarterback Cam Ward by selecting Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate at No. 4 in the 2026 NFL Draft.
[The NFL Draft went completely off the rails within minutes](https://fansided.com/nfl/the-nfl-draft-went-completely-off-the-rails-within-minutes): Buckle up. The 2026 NFL Draft is a rollercoaster, throwing you for a loop.
[The Rams are the perfect fit for Ty Simpson, but are flying too close to the sun](https://fansided.com/nfl/the-rams-are-the-perfect-fit-for-ty-simpson-but-are-flying-too-close-to-the-sun): Ty Simpson was a top 15 pick after all and Matthew Stafford should feel some type of way about it.
[Full first-round NFL Draft Grades: Cowboys, Bucs stole the show on Day 1](https://fansided.com/nfl/full-first-found-nfl-draft-grades-cowboys-bucs-stole-the-show-on-day-1-0): Once Fernando Mendoza came off the board to the Raiders with the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, all kinds of hell and chaos broke loose. Ty Simspon not only 
[The best first-round NFL Draft picks (and why our team experts loved them)](https://fansided.com/nfl/the-best-first-round-nfl-draft-picks-and-why-our-team-experts-loved-them-01kpymqke7cq): The 2026 NFL Draft's first round is in the books, and these five picks proved to be big winners for their respective teams.
[The absolute worst picks from Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft](https://fansided.com/nfl/the-absolute-worst-picks-from-day-1-of-the-2026-nfl-draft): From costly trades to major reaches, these picks stood out for all the wrong reasons.
[The Giants landed Jaxson Dart’s bodyguard and the draft’s best pass rusher in one night](https://fansided.com/nfl/the-giants-landed-jaxson-dart-s-bodyguard-and-the-draft-s-best-pass-rusher-in-one-night): The New York Giants are clear 2026 NFL Draft winners after selecting Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa in the first round.
[The next Darren Woodson? Cowboys' draft night miracle earned the ultimate co-sign](https://fansided.com/nfl/the-next-darren-woodson-cowboys-draft-night-miracle-earned-the-ultimate-co-sign): Not only is Caleb Downs compared to the Dallas legend, he earned Woodson's seal of approval.
[Where Fernando Mendoza ranks among No. 1 overall QBs since 2000 ](https://fansided.com/nfl/where-fernando-mendoza-ranks-among-no-1-overall-qbs-since-2000-01): Mendoza has been the clear-cut QB1 all offseason. But is he the product of a weak class, or a true franchise talent?
[Every NFL team's one perfect draft target this year, according to local experts](https://fansided.com/nfl/every-nfl-team-s-one-perfect-draft-target-this-year-according-to-experts): Each team has an ideal NFL Draft target. Most of these teams will likely walk away disappointed.
[Why Super Bowl contenders are fighting over 25-year-old Akheem Mesidor](https://fansided.com/nfl/why-super-bowl-contenders-are-fighting-over-25-year-old-akheem-mesidor): A rookie already in his athletic prime isn't for every team. But if you need someone ready to get after the passer in Week 1, Mesidor's your man.
[The Cleveland Browns winning a trade proves the NFL Draft is off its rocker](https://fansided.com/nfl/the-cleveland-browns-winning-a-trade-proves-the-nfl-draft-is-off-its-rocker-01kpyg469yq8): The NFL Draft is off to a wild start, but the Browns winning a first round trade might be most shocking move of all.
[15 worst quarterback draft picks in NFL history fans still can't get over](https://fansided.com/nfl/15-worst-quarterback-draft-picks-in-nfl-history-fans-still-can-t-get-over): Some of the biggest NFL Draft busts in history are at the quarterback position.
[Was the Chiefs trading up for Mansoor Delane worth it?](https://fansided.com/nfl/was-the-chiefs-trading-up-for-mansoor-delane-worth-it): The Chiefs came into the draft with a big need at cornerback and Mansoor Delane fills it in a big way
[What George Pickens signing franchise tag means for possible Cowboys trade](https://fansided.com/nfl/what-george-pickens-signing-franchise-tag-means-for-possible-cowboys-trade): George Pickens was an electric weapon for the Cowboys last year, but there is a real possibility Dallas will deal him before the 2026 season kicks off. 
[The three most coveted defensive prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft](https://fansided.com/nfl/nfl/three-most-coveted-defensive-prospects-in-the-2026-nfl-draft): Caleb Downs, Rueben Bain Jr and Sonny Styles are the most versatile players in this year's NFL Draft class, which is why they could fit with just about any team in the NFL.
[The 6-team bidding war: Why Jeremiyah Love is the 2026 Draft's most coveted offensive weapon](https://fansided.com/nfl/the-6-team-bidding-war-why-jeremiyah-love-is-the-2026-draft-s-most-coveted-offensive-weapon): The Notre Dame product is poised to be highest-selected rusher since Saquon Barkley in 2018.

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