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Mahomes Recovery Puts Chiefs at a Crossroads for 2026 Season

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James McCaffrey
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News has broken that Patrick Mahomes is now on track to participate in organized team activities for the Kansas City Chiefs. Mahomes suffered a season-ending torn ACL on December 14th, and there has been speculation about what his and the Chiefs’ plans are for the upcoming season, given how late the injury occurred. Some have suggested that Kansas City allow him extra time to recover—possibly even the entire year—to ensure that when he returns, he’s fully healthy rather than rushed.

Chiefs Urged To Reunite Patrick Mahomes With Tyreek Hill After 2026 NFL Draft - Yahoo Sports

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While the Chiefs would likely be less competitive without him, that approach could benefit them long term. A down year could result in better draft positioning for a second straight offseason, helping the team quickly retool and address weaker areas of the roster. That line of thinking holds some weight, especially considering the Chiefs were eliminated from playoff contention with a losing record last season—even before Mahomes went down. For years, Kansas City dominated the division while the Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos, and Los Angeles Chargers struggled.

However, that dynamic has shifted over the past two seasons, with both the Broncos and Chargers making the playoffs in back-to-back years. With the division now more competitive, even a healthy Mahomes may not be enough to immediately return Kansas City to dominance. If he comes back too soon and the team still hovers around mediocrity, it could hurt their long-term outlook—costing them valuable draft positioning without delivering true contention.

Patrick Mahomes responds to flag football player saying he's better than the Chiefs superstar

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If Mahomes plays in Week 1, it would mark a return just 8 months and 30 days after his injury—slightly below the typical nine-month recovery timeline for a torn ACL. It remains unclear how the Chiefs will ultimately handle the situation, but the organization has rarely shown interest in punting on a season. A midseason return could be the most realistic scenario, giving Kansas City a chance to stay competitive early and potentially make a late playoff push if they can hover around the .500 mark in his absence.

NFL Offseason Workout Program Dates Announced

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Stephen Patrick
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NEW YORK — April 29, 2026 — Voluntary offseason workout programs are intended to provide training, teaching and physical conditioning for players. The calendar for 2026 is below.

As per Article 21 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, each club’s official, voluntary nine-week offseason program is conducted in three phases:

Phase One consists of the first two weeks of the program with activities limited to meetings, strength and conditioning, and physical rehabilitation only.

Phase Two consists of the next three weeks of the program. On-field workouts may include individual or group instruction and drills, as well as “perfect play drills,” and drills and plays with offensive players lining up across from offensive players and defensive players lining up across from defensive players, conducted at a walk-through pace. No live contact or team offense vs. team defense drills are permitted.

Phase Three consists of the next four weeks of the program. Teams may conduct a total of 10 days of organized team practice activity, or “OTAs”. No live contact is permitted, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are permitted.

Article 22 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement stipulates that clubs may hold one mandatory minicamp for veteran players. This minicamp, noted below, must occur during Phase Three of the offseason program.

Each club may hold a rookie football development program for a period of seven weeks, which in 2026 may begin on May 11. During this period, no activities may be held on weekends, with the exception of one post-Draft rookie minicamp, which may be conducted on either the first or second weekend following the draft.

The NFL Offseason Workout Program calendar (dates are subject to change at the discretion of individual clubs):

Team Program Dates
ARIZONA OTA Offseason Workouts: May 18-19, May 21, May 26-27, May 29, June 1-2, June 4
Mandatory Minicamp: June 8-10
Rookie Minicamp: May 8-10
ATLANTA OTA Offseason Workouts: May 18-19, May 21, May 26-27, May 29, June 8-9, June 11
  Mandatory Minicamp: June 16-18
  Rookie Minicamp: May 8-10
BALTIMORE OTA Offseason Workouts: May 18-19, May 21, May 26-28, June 1-2, June 4
  Mandatory Minicamp: June 9-10
Rookie Minicamp: May 1-2
BUFFALO OTA Offseason Workouts: May 18-19, May 21, May 26-28, June 1-4
  Mandatory Minicamp: June 9-11
  Rookie Minicamp: May 8-9
CAROLINA OTA Offseason Workouts: May 26-27, May 29, June 1-2, June 4
Mandatory Minicamp: June 9-11
Rookie Minicamp: May 8-9
CHICAGO OTA Offseason Workouts: May 27-29, June 2-4
Mandatory Minicamp: June 9-11
Rookie Minicamp: May 8-9
CINCINNATI OTA Offseason Workouts: June 1-3, June 9-11
Mandatory Minicamp: June 16-18
Rookie Minicamp: May 8-9
CLEVELAND OTA Offseason Workouts: May 19-21, May 26-28, June 2-5
  Mandatory Minicamp: June 9-11
Rookie Minicamp: May 8-10
DALLAS OTA Offseason Workouts: June 1-2, June 4, June 8-9, June 11
Mandatory Minicamp: June 16-18
Rookie Minicamp: May 1-3
DENVER OTA Offseason Workouts: June 2-4, June 9-11
Mandatory Minicamp: June 16-18
Rookie Minicamp: May 8-10
DETROIT OTA Offseason Workouts: May 27-29, June 2-4, June 9-11
Mandatory Minicamp: June 16-17
GREEN BAY OTA Offseason Workouts: May 26-27, May 29, June 1-2, June 4, June 15-16, June 18
Mandatory Minicamp: June 9-11
Rookie Minicamp: May 1-2
HOUSTON OTA Offseason Workouts: May 27-29, June 1-2, June 4
  Mandatory Minicamp: June 9-11
Rookie Minicamp: May 7-9
INDIANAPOLIS OTA Offseason Workouts: May 26-27, May 29, June 1-2, June 4
Mandatory Minicamp: June 9-11
Rookie Minicamp: May 8-9
JACKSONVILLE OTA Offseason Workouts: May 26, May 28-29, June 1-2, June 4, June 15-17
Mandatory Minicamp: June 9-11
Rookie Minicamp: May 8-10
KANSAS CITY OTA Offseason Workouts: May 26-28, June 1-3
Mandatory Minicamp: June 9-11
Rookie Minicamp: May 1-3
LAS VEGAS OTA Offseason Workouts: May 18, May 20-21, May 26, May 28-29, June 1-4
  Mandatory Minicamp: June 9-11
Rookie Minicamp: May 1-3
L.A. CHARGERS OTA Offseason Workouts: May 26-27, May 29, June 2-4, June 8-11
Mandatory Minicamp: June 16-18
Rookie Minicamp: May 8-10
L.A. RAMS OTA Offseason Workouts: May 26-28, June 1-2, June 4, June 8-9, June 11
Mandatory Minicamp: June 15-16
Rookie Minicamp: May 8-10
MIAMI OTA Offseason Workouts: May 18-19, May 21, May 26-27, May 29, June 8-9, June 11
Mandatory Minicamp: June 2-4
Rookie Minicamp: May 8-10
MINNESOTA OTA Offseason Workouts: May 26-27, May 29, June 1-2, June 4, June 15-18
Mandatory Minicamp: June 9-11
Rookie Minicamp: May 8-9
NEW ENGLAND OTA Offseason Workouts: May 26, May 28-29, June 1-2, June 4, June 8-9, June 11
Mandatory Minicamp: June 15-17
Rookie Minicamp: May 8-10
NEW ORLEANS OTA Offseason Workouts: May 27-28, June 1, June 3-4, June 8, June 10-11
Mandatory Minicamp: June 16-17
Rookie Minicamp: May 8-9
N.Y. GIANTS OTA Offseason Workouts: May 19-21, May 27-29, June 1-4
Mandatory Minicamp: June 8-10
Rookie Minicamp: May 8-10
N.Y. JETS OTA Offseason Workouts: May 27-29, June 1-2, June 4, June 8-11
Mandatory Minicamp: June 16-18
Rookie Minicamp: May 8-10
PHILADELPHIA OTA Offseason Workouts: May 26-27, May 29, June 1-2, June 4
Mandatory Minicamp: June 9-10
Rookie Minicamp: May 1-2
PITTSBURGH OTA Offseason Workouts: May 18, May 20-21, May 26, May 28-29, June 8-9, June 11-12
  Mandatory Minicamp: June 2-4
Rookie Minicamp: May 8-10
SAN FRANCISCO OTA Offseason Workouts: May 27-29, June 1, June 3-4
Mandatory Minicamp: June 9-10
Rookie Minicamp: May 8-9
SEATTLE OTA Offseason Workouts: May 26, May 28-29, June 1, June 3-4
Mandatory Minicamp: June 9-11
Rookie Minicamp: May 1-2
TAMPA BAY OTA Offseason Workouts: May 26-28, June 2-4, June 9-11
Mandatory Minicamp: June 16-18
Rookie Minicamp: May 8-10
TENNESSEE OTA Offseason Workouts: May 18-19, May 21, May 26-27, May 29, June 8-9, June 11-12
Mandatory Minicamp: June 16-17
Rookie Minicamp: May 1-2
WASHINGTON OTA Offseason Workouts: May 27-29, June 2-4, June 9-11
Mandatory Minicamp: June 16-18
Rookie Minicamp: May 8-9

 

Media Contact: Sam Drexler, NFL; Sam.Drexler@NFL.com

Full 2026 NFL First Round Draft Picks

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Stephen Patrick
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Photo Cred: NFL

The NFL Draft first round has come and gone. Let’s take a look at every pick teams made on the first day of the draft.

1

FERNANDO MENDOZA

QB

INDIANA

Redshirt Junior

2

DAVID BAILEY

EDGE

TEXAS TECH

Senior

3

JEREMIYAH LOVE

RB

NOTRE DAME

Junior

4

CARNELL TATE

WR

OHIO STATE

Junior

5

ARVELL REESE

EDGE

OHIO STATE

Junior

6

MANSOOR DELANE

CB

LSU

Senior

7

SONNY STYLES

LB

OHIO STATE

Senior

8

JORDYN TYSON

WR

ARIZONA STATE

Redshirt Junior

9

SPENCER FANO

OT

UTAH

Junior

10

FRANCIS MAUIGOA

OT

MIAMI

Junior

11

CALEB DOWNS

SAF

OHIO STATE

Junior

12

KADYN PROCTOR

OT

ALABAMA

Junior

13

TY SIMPSON

QB

ALABAMA

Redshirt Junior

14

OLAIVAVEGA IOANE

G

PENN STATE

Redshirt Junior

15

RUEBEN BAIN JR.

EDGE

MIAMI

Junior

16

KENYON SADIQ

TE

OREGON

Junior

17

BLAKE MILLER

OT

CLEMSON

Senior

18

CALEB BANKS

DT

FLORIDA

Senior

19

MONROE FREELING

OT

GEORGIA

Junior

20

MAKAI LEMON

WR

USC

Junior

21

MAX IHEANACHOR

OT

ARIZONA STATE

Senior

22

AKHEEM MESIDOR

EDGE

MIAMI

Senior

23

MALACHI LAWRENCE

EDGE

UCF

Senior

24

KC CONCEPCION

WR

TEXAS A&M

Junior

25

DILLON THIENEMAN

SAF

OREGON

Junior

26

KEYLAN RUTLEDGE

G

GEORGIA TECH

Senior

27

CHRIS JOHNSON

CB

SAN DIEGO STATE

Senior

28

CALEB LOMU

OT

UTAH

Redshirt Sophomore

29

PETER WOODS

DT

CLEMSON

Junior

30

OMAR COOPER JR.

WR

INDIANA

Redshirt Junior

31

KELDRIC FAULK

EDGE

AUBURN

Junior

32

JADARIAN PRICE

RB

NOTRE DAME

Minnesota, USC, Indiana Awarded Weekly Baseball Honors

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Stephen Patrick
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ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference has announced its baseball weekly awards for games played April 20-26, 2026.

Player of the Week
Weber Neels Minnesota

Sr. – C/1B – Cottage Grove, Minn. – East Ridge HS

  • Led the Big Ten in batting average (.600), on-base percentage (.667) and RBI per game (2.25)
  • His weekly stats included nine hits, three home runs, nine RBI and a 1.867 OPS
  • Catching and playing first, compiled a 1.000 fielding with 29 putouts and three assists
  • Helped Minnesota to a 4-0 record and its first conference sweep at home since 2019
  • The 2025 All-Big Ten Second Team selection earns his second Player of the Week Award of the season, having been honored on March 2, 2026

Pitcher of the Week

Grant Govel, USC

So. – S-RHP – Rolling Hills Estates, Calif. – Palos Verdes HS

  • Took a perfect game into the eighth inning in a 6-1 win over Purdue on Saturday
  • Held the Boilermakers to two hits and no runs, striking out eight batters
  • Fanned two batters in a scoreless inning against Cal State Fullerton
  • Finished the week with a .069 opponent batting average and 0.22 WHIP
  • Collects his third Big Ten Pitcher of the Week Award, previously won honors on February 16 and March 16

Freshman of the Week

Owen ten Oever, Indiana

So. – C – Brooklyn, N.Y. – Poly Prep

  • Slashed .533/.611/1.000 over four games, which included three multiple-hit efforts
  • Went 8-for-15 at the plate, driving in six runs and producing a 1.611 OPS
  • Hit a grand slam in Indiana’s 20-10 run-rule victory over Ball State on April 21
  • Filling the DH role, was active on the base paths, drawing three walks, scoring four runs and stealing a base
  • Last Hoosier named Big Ten Freshman of the Week: Brayden Ricketts (March 2, 2026)

Team rankings are the highest position listed among the five polls: Baseball America, D1Baseball, NCBWA, Perfect Game, USA Today

2026 Big Ten Baseball Weekly Awards

Feb. 16

PL: Jackson Freeman, Jr., OF, NU

P: Grant Govel, So., S-RHP, USC

F: Angel Laya, Fr., OF, ORE

Feb. 23

PL: Will Gasparino, Jr., OF, UCLA

P: Wylan Moss, So., R-RHP, UCLA

F: AJ Putty, Fr., 1B, ILL

March 2

PL: Weber Neels, Sr., C, MINN

P: Mason Edwards, Jr., S-LHP, USC

F: Brayden Ricketts, R-Fr., DH, IND

March 9

PL: Colton Bower, Jr., C, WASH

P: Mason Edwards, Jr., S-LHP, USC

F: Ryan Costello, R-Fr., 1B/OF, MD

F: Angel Laya, Fr., OF, ORE

March 16

PL: Roch Cholowsky, Jr., SS, UCLA

P: Grant Govel, So., S-RHP, USC
F: Daniel Porras, Fr., OF/1B, WASH

March 23

PL: Dominic Hellman, Sr., DH, ORE

PL: Alex Bemis, Jr., OF, OSU

P: Mason Edwards, Jr., S-LHP, USC
F: Gavin Lauridsen, Fr., R-RHP, USC

March 30

PL: Brandon Rogers, Sr., OF, PUR

P: Miles Gosztola, Jr., S-LHP, ORE

F: CJ Deckinga, Fr., 3B, MSU

April 6

PL: Payton Brennan, R-Jr., OF, UCLA

P: Shane Brinham, Fr., S-LHP, MICH

F: Zach Strickland, Fr., R-RHP, UCLA

April 13

PL: Devin Russell, R-Jr., C, MD

P: Logan Reddemann, S-RHP, Jr., UCLA

F: Naulivou Lauaki Jr., R-Fr., DH, ORE

April 20

PL: Drew Grego, Fr., OF, NEB

PL: Ryan Cooney, Jr., 2B, ORE

P: David Lally Jr., Sr., S-RHP, MICH
F: Drew Grego, Fr., OF, NEB

April 27

PL: Weber Neels, Sr., C/1B, MINN

P: Grant Govel, So., S-RHP, USC

F: Owen ten Oever, Fr., DH, IND

USC Wins 2026 Big Ten Women’s Golf Championship

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Stephen Patrick
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Photo Cred: USC

Trojans claim crown at Oakmont led by individual medalist Jasmine Koo

GLENDALE, Calif. – The University of Southern California claimed the 2026 Big Ten Women’s Golf Championship on Sunday at Oakmont Country Club. The Trojans fired an 844 (277-279-288), the lowest winning score in the event’s history, to capture the team title by 12 strokes.

Team Leaderboard: 2026 Big Ten Women’s Golf Championships presented by Allstate

Individual Leaderboard: 2026 Big Ten Women’s Golf Championships presented by Allstate

The winners were led by individual medalist, Jasmine Koo (69-70-68=207; -3), the reigning conference Freshman of the Year who has now won the last three tournaments she has completed, and has four wins overall this season. The Cerritos, California, native carded three straight rounds at-or-below par this weekend and saved her best for last, firing a 3-under 67 in Sunday’s final round to win the championship by two strokes over teammate Bailey Shoemaker and Ohio State’s Nellie Ong.

The trio were joined on the All-Championships Team (Top-5 and ties) by Purdue’s Luana Valero and Lauren Timpf, Michigan State’s Taylor Kehoe, Minnesota’s Isabella McCauley, and Ohio State’s Sophie Eppelstun.

The Trojans entered the conference championships ranked No. 2 in the nation, with a legitimate claim as the country’s top team. The Big Ten crown is their sixth consecutive team title this spring, and seventh overall this season. They led wire-to-wire, posting the best team score in the 18-team field all three days. They built a five-shot lead in Friday’s opening round and stretched it to 11 strokes after 36 holes. Ohio State finished runners-up, while Purdue, Indiana, Illinois and UCLA (tied) rounded out the Top-5.

USC boasts one of the deepest rosters in the nation, entering the tournament with all five starters ranked among the country’s Top-45 individuals. They delivered on that reputation with four Trojans finishing in the Top-9 at Oakmont, and all five in the Top-25.

Illinois’ Anna Ritter (R1) and USC’s Shoemaker (R2) both fired an Oakmont CC Women’s Tournament Record for low round during the event, signing a 65.

The 2026 Big Ten Women’s Golf Championships presented by Allstate featured three hours of live coverage of the final round on Big Ten Network for a second consecutive year.

The NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championships field will be announced on the Golf Channel on Wednesday, April 29 at 4 p.m. ET/3 p.m. CT/1 p.m. PT with qualifiers split into six regional sites.

Regional play will take place May 11-13, in Ann Arbor, Michigan (U-M Golf Course), Chapel Hill, North Carolina (UNC Finley Golf Course), Huntsville, Alabama (Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Hampton Cove), Stanford, California (Stanford Golf Course), Tallahassee, Florida (Seminole Legacy Golf Club) and Waco, Texas (Ridgewood Country Club).

The tournament championship will begin on Friday, May 22, and continue through Wednesday, May 27, at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California. Northwestern won the 2025 NCAA title in Carlsbad, the Big Ten’s first since Purdue in 2010.

2026 Big Ten Women’s Golf All-Championships Team

Sophie Eppelstun, Ohio State

Taylor Kehoe, Michigan State

Jasmine Koo, USC

Isabella McCauley, Minnesota

Nellie Ong, Ohio State

Bailey Shoemaker, USC

Lauren Timpf, Purdue

Luana Valero, Purdue

Marquette Forward Sheek Pearson Enters Transfer Portal

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Stephen Patrick
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On the final day of eligible transfer portal entries, MU lost its 6-foot-11 redshirt freshman. Pearson, a former four-star prospect, never saw the floor for Marquette. The now-former Golden Eagle was expected to take on a more prominent role following the departure of Ben Gold.

Per On3, Pearson rates as a 3-star prospect in the transfer portal. Pearson skipped his senior year of high school, making him the same age as an incoming freshman. He was a top-100 nationally ranked prospect under head coach Darryl “Pee Wee” Lenard and helped the Bombers to a state tournament runner-up finish in 2023-24. He also averaged 16.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per outing last season while shooting 64.2 percent from the floor.

Sheek Pearson - Men's Basketball - Marquette University Athletics

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After the addition of Sananda Fru, Marquette’s big-man rotation now consists of Fru, Caedin Hamilton, and Joshua Clark. Before Pearson’s abrupt transfer portal entry, Marquette had 14 of 15 roster spots filled. After his departure, the Golden Eagles now have the flexibility to add depth in both the frontcourt and backcourt.

Baltimore Ravens to Take on Dallas Cowboys in 2026 NFL Rio Game

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Stephen Patrick
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Week 3 Matchup Sunday, Sept. 27 at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+

 

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL — April 24, 2026 — Today during the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, the league announced that the Baltimore Ravens will take on the Dallas Cowboys in the 2026 NFL Rio Game. The matchup will take place on Sunday, Sept. 27 at the iconic Maracanã Stadium. It will air on CBS and Paramount+ at 4:25 p.m. ET, and on mobile with NFL+. The Cowboys were previously announced.

Fans can register for information about the 2026 NFL Rio game at nfl.com/Rio.

“We are honored to be chosen for the NFL’s first-ever game in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,” said Baltimore Ravens Owner Steve Bisciotti. “The international expansion of our great game has been remarkable. South America is home to some of the world’s most passionate sports fans, including our Ravens Flock in Brazil. We look forward to playing in the iconic Maracanã Stadium against the Dallas Cowboys, as our league continues to engage with fans across the globe.”

“We’re thrilled and honored to be part of Rio’s first NFL game,” said Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and General Manager Jerry Jones. “Playing in the legendary Maracanã Stadium against the Ravens in front of such a passionate and growing fan base on a global stage will be very special for our team, our entire Cowboys organization and the millions watching back home and around the world.”

“With the matchup now set, the excitement continues to build for this historic game,” said NFL Brazil General Manager Luis Martinez. “We look forward to welcoming the Ravens and Cowboys to Rio and having them experience firsthand the incredible passion of our fans.”

Brazil is home to more than 36 million NFL fans and is one of the league’s most significant international markets. The NFL has made a multi-year commitment to bring at least three regular-season games to Rio de Janeiro over the next five years, reinforcing the league’s long‑term investment in Brazil.

In addition to regular-season games, the NFL is committed to growing the game at every level in Brazil, engaging with fans year-round through partners, programs and initiatives including NFL Flag and community events.

NFL Flag now engages thousands of young players across Brazil, reflecting efforts to boost participation and inspire future athletes as flag football makes its Olympic debut at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

As noted above, fans can register for information about the 2026 NFL Rio Game at nfl.com/Rio.

Cowboys and Ravens fans based in the U.S. looking for fan travel packages to Rio can purchase these directly from On Location.

Follow NFL Brazil on Instagram, X and TikTok.

The NFL has played two games in Brazil (2024: Packers-Eagles; 2025: Chiefs-Chargers) in São Paulo at Corinthians Arena.

The 2026 Rio game is part of a record nine international contests to be played during the upcoming season, across four continents, seven countries and eight stadiums.

2026 NFL International Markets (*designates a new market/city for 2026):

  • London, U.K. (Two games in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, One in Wembley Stadium)
  • Madrid, Spain (Bernabéu Stadium—home to Real Madrid C.F.)
  • Melbourne, Australia* (Melbourne Cricket Ground)
  • Mexico City, Mexico (Estadio Banorte)
  • Munich, Germany (FC Bayern Munich Stadium)
  • Paris, France* (Stade de France Stadium)
  • Rio De Janeiro, Brazil* (Maracanã Stadium)

Fans can sign up to receive information on all 2026 NFL International Games at the following:

Media Contact:
Alex Riethmiller, Alex.Riethmiller@nfl.com

Marquette Brings Nolan Minessale Home

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Charles Burgess
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Photo Cred: MSN

Marquette Lands Nolan Minessale 

Marquette High’s own returns home as the Golden Eagles land one of the best mid-major transfers in the portal. Minessale’s father teased a commitment on X earlier this week as he announced his daughter’s commitment. Now, the rumblings are official, as Milwaukee County’s own returns home.

BREAKING NEWS Former St. Thomas guard, Nolan Minessale, has committed to Marquette. The rising junior was an All-Summit League selection and was dominant on offense for the Tommies. He is a versatile

Photo Cred: IG

About Nolan Minessale

  • Minessale, a sophomore, served as St. Thomas’ leading scorer last year as he averaged 19.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists. 
  • He led St. Thomas-Minnesota to their first ever NIT appearance. 
  • Per 247 Sports, Missanale has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
  • Per On3, Minessale is the 92nd ranked transfer in the nation.

After the addition of Sanada Fru, there was one hole left in Marquette’s starting lineup. Centerpiece Nigel James Jr. was in obvious need of a backcourt running mate. After the respective departures of Zaide Lowrey, Sean Jones and Tre Norman, the need for guard depth became apparent. Minessale, a 63% two point shooter, serves as a floor spacer for the slashing duo of James and Adrien Stevens. After Pearson’s last minute transfer, two roster spots remain to be filled for Shaka Smart and Marquette.

Badgers Add SoCon Player of the Year Caia Elisaldez to 2026–27 Roster

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Stephen Patrick
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MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin women’s basketball has added Southern Conference (SoCon) Player of the Year transfer Caia Elisaldez to its roster, signing the transfer guard ahead of the 2026-27 season. Elisaldez arrives in Madison following three standout seasons at Chattanooga, bringing veteran experience and playmaking abilities.  The five-foot-five guard will join the squad as a senior.

A steady riser throughout her career, Elisaldez developed into one of the SoCon’s premier guards from her freshman through junior seasons. She appeared in all 33 games as a freshman, helping Chattanooga secure both the SoCon regular season and tournament titles. As a sophomore, she earned First Team All-SoCon honors after leading the team in scoring (14.1 ppg) and assists (4.9 apg), becoming one of just four players in program history since 2000 to lead the team in both categories in a single season. She elevated her play even further as a junior, starting all 31 contests and leading the SoCon in both scoring (17.0 ppg) and assists (5.1 apg) on her way to SoCon Player of the Year honors, while becoming the first player since 2006 to record a points-assists double-double.

Elisaldez was one of the most relied-upon guards in the country this past season, averaging 36.2 minutes per game, the highest in the SoCon and ranked 15th nationally. She filled the stat sheet with 3.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 49.6% from the field and 77.6% from the free throw line. She recorded 12 games of 20 or more points, led the team in scoring 17 times, and tallied five or more assists in 17 contests, including a pair of career-high 11-assist performances and three points-assists double-doubles.

Her impact carried into the postseason, where she delivered a career-high 33 points in the WBIT First Round, the most by a Chattanooga player in a national postseason game, and knocked down a pair of game-winning free throws in the final second.

Prior to Chattanooga, Elisaldez was a highly decorated high school standout in California, earning all-state recognition and multiple all-league honors while helping her program to three Trinity League titles and CIF Open Division success.

“Caia is a dynamic guard who brings toughness, skill and a strong understanding of the game. A great floor general and an elite facilitator, she also excels at attacking the rim and getting to the free-throw line.” said head coach Robin Pingeton.

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Big Ten Network Presents 2026 Spring Championships

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Stephen Patrick
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CHICAGO, Ill. – The Big Ten Network today announced its 2026 Big Ten Spring Championships schedule, broadcasting the tournaments and championships for men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s outdoor track and field, rowing, softball and baseball. Additionally, coverage of the MPSF beach volleyball and men’s volleyball tournaments will be presented across BTN and B1G+.

Coverage of the spring championships begins with the men’s and women’s tennis championships airing live on B1G+, April 22-26. Coverage of the Big Ten Men’s Tennis Championships from Libbey Park in Ojai, Calif., begins Wednesday, April 22, and concludes with the championship on Saturday, April 25. The Big Ten Women’s Tennis Championships Presented by Allstate kicks off on Thursday, April 23, and wraps up with the championship match on Sunday, April 26.

From April 22-24, B1G+ presents coverage of the MPSF Beach Volleyball Championship Tournament from Huntington Beach, Calif., and the MPSF Men’s Volleyball Championship Tournament from Provo, Utah. The semifinals and championship of the beach volleyball tournament will be televised on BTN on Friday, April 24, at 11 a.m. ET and 1 p.m. ET, anchored by Camryn Irwin and Holly McPeak. The championship match of the men’s volleyball tournament is scheduled to air on BTN on Saturday, April 25, at 9 p.m. ET with coverage from Kevin Barnett and Rich Lambourne.

The quarterfinals of the Big Ten Women’s Lacrosse Tournament Presented by Allstate will stream live on B1G+, Wednesday, April 22. BTN’s coverage of the tournament, hosted by Michigan, includes the semifinals Friday, April 24, at 3 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. ET. The championship game will air live on BTN on Sunday, April 26, at noon ET. Dean Linke and Taylor Cummings will anchor the semifinals and championship game for Big Ten Network.

Coverage of the Big Ten Men’s Lacrosse Tournament begins with the quarterfinals on B1G+, Saturday, April 25. The semifinals of the tournament, hosted by Rutgers, air live on Big Ten Network on Thursday, April 30, at 3 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. ET. The championship game for the men’s tournament is scheduled to air live on BTN at noon ET on Saturday, May 2. Joe Beninati and Mark Dixon are scheduled to be on the call for the semifinals and championship game on BTN, while Mitchell Pehlke will join the duo for the championship to report from the sidelines.

Fans can purchase a 2026 B1G Spring Championships Pass on B1G+ for a one-time payment of $9.99 through Sunday, April 26 to access live streams and on-demand replays from the men’s and women’s tennis championships, the men’s and women’s lacrosse quarterfinals and the MPSF beach and men’s volleyball tournaments.

Championship coverage continues with the Big Ten Women’s Golf Championship Presented by Allstate from the Oakmont Country Club in Glendale, Calif. For the second consecutive year, three hours of live coverage from the final round will be televised on the Big Ten Network on Sunday, April 26, at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Additionally, for the second year in a row, BTN will air three hours of live coverage from the championship round of the Big Ten Men’s Golf Championship from the Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in North Plains, Ore., on Sunday, May 3, at 5:30 p.m. ET. Rick Pizzo, Erik Ciotti and Emma Carpenter will anchor both golf championships broadcasts on BTN.

BTN’s coverage of the full Big Ten Softball Tournament Presented by Allstate from College Park, Md. begins Wednesday, May 6, at 11 a.m. ET, and concludes with the championship game Saturday, May 9, at 4 p.m. ET. Lisa Byington, Jennie Ritter and Sydney Supple will provide on-air coverage of the championship game.

The Big Ten Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships from Nebraska will stream live on B1G+ and RunnerSpace+ from Friday, May 15, through Sunday, May 17. Four hours of live coverage from the final day of track events, May 17, will air live on BTN at 1:30 p.m. ET.

The first day of the Big Ten Rowing Championship Presented by Allstate from the Indianapolis Rowing Center will stream on B1G+ on Saturday, May 16. Three hours of coverage from the final day will be televised live on BTN on Sunday, May 17, at 9 a.m. ET, anchored by Dean Linke, Grace Latz, Mandi Kowal, and Caroline Hendershot.

Big Ten Network will broadcast the entire Big Ten Baseball Tournament Presented by IFS.ai from Omaha, Neb., beginning Tuesday, May 19, at 10 a.m. ET, and concluding with the championship game Sunday, May 24, at 3 p.m. ET. Throughout the tournament, Connor Onion and Jack Kizer will be responsible for play-by-play duties, while Scott Pose, Danan Hughes and Jeff Leise will serve as analysts.

Additional coverage of all the spring championships will be included throughout new episodes of B1G Today and The B1G Show on the Big Ten Network. All events on BTN can also be streamed live via the FOX Sports App. A full list of BTN’s programming can be found at bigten.org/btn/btn-tv-schedule, with the schedule subject to change.

Fans can subscribe to B1G+ with an annual pass for $89.99 per year or a monthly pass for $12.99 per month. For more information on how to watch events on B1G+, visit bigtenplus.com. Digital coverage will be available via the Big Ten Network’s X, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram platforms.

2026 Spring Championships/Tournament Schedule:

Sport

Event Date

Air Date

Time (ET)

Platform

Men’s Tennis

April 22-25

April 22-25*

11 a.m.

B1G+

Women’s Tennis

April 23-26

April 23-26*

9 a.m.

B1G+

Beach Volleyball

April 22-24

April 24

11 a.m.

BTN/B1G+

Men’s Volleyball

April 22-25

April 25

9 p.m.

BTN/B1G+

Women’s Golf

April 24-26

April 26

3:30 p.m.

BTN

Men’s Golf

May 1-3

May 3

5:30 p.m.

BTN

Outdoor Track & Field

May 15-17

May 17

1:30 p.m.

B1G+/RunnerSpace+/BTN

Rowing

May 16-17

May 17

9 a.m.

B1G+/BTN

*Exclusively on B1G+

 

2026 Big Ten Women’s Lacrosse Tournament Presented by Allstate Schedule:

Date

Game

Time (ET)

Platform

April 22, 2026

Quarterfinal #1

Noon

B1G+

April 22, 2026

Quarterfinal #2

3 p.m.

B1G+

April 22, 2026

Quarterfinal #3

6 p.m.

B1G+

April 24, 2026

Semifinal #1

3 p.m.

BTN

April 24, 2026

Semifinal #2

6 p.m.

BTN

April 26, 2026

Championship

Noon

BTN

2026 Big Ten Men’s Lacrosse Tournament Schedule:

Date

Game

Time (ET)

Platform

April 25, 2026

Quarterfinal #1

TBD

B1G+

April 25, 2026

Quarterfinal #2

TBD

B1G+

April 30, 2026

Semifinal #1

3 p.m.

BTN

April 30, 2026

Semifinal #2

6 p.m.

BTN

May 2, 2026

Championship

Noon

BTN

2026 Big Ten Softball Tournament Presented by Allstate Schedule (All games on BTN):

Date

Game

Location

Time (ET)

May 6, 2026

Game #1

College Park, Md.

11 a.m.

May 6, 2026

Game #2

College Park, Md.

1:30 p.m.

May 6, 2026

Game #3

College Park, Md.

4:30 p.m.

May 6, 2026

Game #4

College Park, Md.

7 p.m.

May 7, 2026

Quarterfinal #1

College Park, Md.

11 a.m.

May 7, 2026

Quarterfinal #2

College Park, Md.

1:30 p.m.

May 7, 2026

Quarterfinal #3

College Park, Md.

4:30 p.m.

May 7, 2026

Quarterfinal #4

College Park, Md.

7 p.m.

May 8, 2026

Semifinal #1

College Park, Md.

5 p.m.

May 8, 2026

Semifinal #2

College Park, Md.

7:30 p.m.

May 9, 2026

Championship

College Park, Md.

4 p.m.

2026 Big Ten Baseball Tournament Presented by IFS.ai Schedule (All games on BTN):

Date

Game

Location

Time (ET)

May 19, 2026

Game #1

Omaha, Neb.

10 a.m.

May 19, 2026

Game #2

Omaha, Neb.

2 p.m.

May 19, 2026

Game #3

Omaha, Neb.

6 p.m.

May 19, 2026

Game #4

Omaha, Neb.

10 p.m.

May 20, 2026

Game #5

Omaha, Neb.

10 a.m.

May 20, 2026

Game #6

Omaha, Neb.

2 p.m.

May 20, 2026

Game #7

Omaha, Neb.

6 p.m.

May 20, 2026

Game #8

Omaha, Neb.

10 p.m.

May 21, 2026

Game #9

Omaha, Neb.

3 p.m.

May 21, 2026

Game #10

Omaha, Neb.

7 p.m.

May 22, 2026

Quarterfinal #1

Omaha, Neb.

10 a.m.

May 22, 2026

Quarterfinal #2

Omaha, Neb.

2 p.m.

May 22, 2026

Quarterfinal #3

Omaha, Neb.

6 p.m.

May 22, 2026

Quarterfinal #4

Omaha, Neb.

10 p.m.

May 23, 2026

Semifinal #1

Omaha, Neb.

3 p.m.

May 23, 2026

Semifinal #2

Omaha, Neb

7 p.m.

May 24, 2026

Championship

Omaha, Neb.

3 p.m.

 

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