• The Canadian Press

    Once enemies, Hall and Zinter now 'brothers' on Browns after team drafts them following fateful play

    BEREA, Ohio (AP) — They shared a history as fierce competitors in college, hating each other inside a rivalry as bitter as it gets. A singular, unlucky moment on the field in another Ohio State-Michigan clash in November connected Michael Hall Jr. and Zak Zinter, who have been brought together again by another twist of fate. Buckeye. Wolverine. Browns. “We were enemies in college,” Zinter said. “Now we're brothers and teammates.” This NFL draft for Cleveland will be most remembered for two thing

  • The Canadian Press

    Let's draft two! Jaguars double up on LSU stars by selecting WR Thomas Jr. and DT Smith early

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Brian Thomas Jr. and Maason Smith won’t have to search very hard to find a familiar face in Jacksonville. The former LSU teammates are reuniting 600 miles east of Baton Rouge after the Jaguars selected them in consecutive rounds of the NFL draft, receiver Thomas in the first (23rd overall) and defensive tackle Smith in the second (No. 48). It was the third time in franchise history — second in four years — that Jacksonville chose college teammates in the opening two rou

  • The Canadian Press

    New York Giants select Canadian Johnson in fourth round of NFL draft

    It didn't happen when Canadian Theo Johnson thought it would but he landed where he wanted to. The New York Giants selected the Penn State tight end in the fourth round, No. 107 overall, of the NFL draft Saturday. Johnson had been projected as a possible second-day selection. "(That) wasn't in the cards for me but I think I got picked exactly when I was supposed to and exactly where I was supposed to," Johnson told reporters in New York after his selection. "Went to school and worked with Christ

  • The Canadian Press

    The Dolphins add pass rushing depth in the NFL draft and address their need at receiver

    MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — After losing a handful key contributors in free agency and releasing several more to save money, the Miami Dolphins used the NFL draft to add depth with players they feel can develop into starters. General manager Chris Grier has taken win-now approach over the past two seasons, adding pricey stars including Tyreek Hill and Jalen Ramsey through free agency and making trades to build a contending roster. Grier still wants to win, even after selecting several players wit