• The Canadian Press

    Bevy of defensive playmakers are available in Round 2 of the NFL draft after historic offensive run

    The unprecedented run on quarterbacks, wide receivers and pass protectors in the NFL draft 's opening round pushed plenty of studly defenders down the board and allowed some of the top teams to select players who normally wouldn't fall to them. It also shoved plenty of first-round worthy defenders into the second round Friday, led by Cooper DeJean, the Iowa cornerback who broke his lower leg in November but has been cleared to return to football activities. DeJean is one of the best ballhawks in

  • The Canadian Press

    Gushue says Cole gave young Newfoundlanders belief that they could achieve big things

    Canadian curling champion Brad Gushue first struck up a friendship with Bob Cole some 20 years ago during the NHL lockout. The legendary broadcaster — an elite curler himself in his younger days — would often watch the up-and-coming skip throw stones at the local club in their hometown of St. John's, N.L. "At times during my career, I'd talk to him about how things were going," Gushue said. "The one thing with Bob, he was always very honest with me and very direct. He gave me some good advice."

  • Yahoo Sports

    NFL Draft round 1 reactions: Penix, McCarthy, Worthy, Raiders | Zero Blitz

    Jason Fitz is joined by Senior NFL Reporter Charles Robinson and former NFL running back Damien Harris to give their initial thoughts and takeaways from a wild first night of the 2024 NFL Draft. The trio dive into a few standout selections, including plenty of time analyzing what the Atlanta Falcons could possibly be thinking by taking Michael Penix Jr, J.J. McCarthy and Drake Maye and their respective fits with the Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots, why Tennessee Titans fans should be ecstatic about the J.C. Latham pick, Xavier Worthy's instant impact potential with the Kansas City Chiefs and why the Las Vegas Raiders took a tight end in the first round two years in a row.

  • Yahoo Sports

    The Falcons surprisingly select Michael Penix Jr. and the best 2024 NFL Draft picks

    Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger, and SI's Pat Forde react the best, worst, and most surprising picks in the 2024 NFL Draft.