N.f.l Draft Surprising

Predicting the N.F.L. Draft, With a Surprising Trade at the Top

The Giants could make a move for the No. 1 pick. But adding Deion Sanders’s son isn’t their motivation, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 11h

The Most Elite Athletes in the N.F.L. Draft

A receiver who squats 600 pounds and a 350-pound lineman who runs 18.75 miles per hour headline this list.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

The N.F.L. Draft Has a New Consensus Top Prospect

The two-way star Travis Hunter has been surpassed in the rankings.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Predicting the First Round of the N.F.L. Draft, With a Quarterback at No. 1

The Titans have their pick between Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders, while the Cowboys could land an electrifying running back.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

A Potential Blockbuster Trade Looms Over the N.F.L. Draft Combine

As scouting gets underway for future stars in Indianapolis, some front offices have more crucial problems to solve this week.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

The ‘One in a Million’ N.F.L. Draft Prospect Most People Haven’t Seen Play

After starring at Middlebury, Thomas Perry has established himself as arguably the strongest player in the class.

The New York Times - 2d

2025 NFL combine: Ranking top five draft prospects at every offensive position, including a surprise QB2

Jalen Milroe is underrated entering the combine

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

2025 NFL Draft: Surprise team with top-10 pick meets with top QB prospect Cam Ward at combine, per report

New Orleans holds the No. 9 selection

CBS Sports - 5d

The H.B.C.U. Players N.F.L. Scouts Are Keeping an Eye On

No players from H.B.C.U. schools had their names called in last year’s N.F.L. Draft. Could the 2025 class change that trend?

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Ranking the Top 150 N.F.L. Free Agents

There are plenty of stars available, including quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Sam Darnold, and wide receivers Tee Higgins and Stefon Diggs.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

N.F.L. Players Grade the Working Conditions of Their Teams

The Cardinals and Patriots received the two lowest grades in the annual report cards.

The New York Times - 2d

Ranking the Best N.F.L. Free Agents at Each Position

Sam Darnold, Stefon Diggs and Khalil Mack could all be changing teams this off-season.

The New York Times - 1d

The surprising place Islam is rapidly growing

For the CBS Mornings series, "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," she takes a look at why so many people are converting to Islam behind bars.

CBS News - 4d

Could Travis Hunter Really Be a Two-Way Player in the N.F.L.?

For two years, the Heisman Trophy winner has been a national sensation. Current players in the league think one position might be his best option.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

One of the N.F.L.’s Top Prospects Is Also Its Most Resilient

“I can’t give up on the sport I love,” the cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. said.

The New York Times - 5d

Arch Manning’s Former Teammates Scout His N.F.L. Prospects

At the draft combine, those who played with the Texas quarterback gave their own evaluation: “I feel like there’s nothing Arch can’t do.”

The New York Times - 3d

This N.F.L. Off-Season, the Buzz Isn’t Just About the Quarterbacks

Now that Matthew Stafford’s future is decided, the Myles Garrett market requires more attention, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 3d

What We’re Hearing About the N.F.L.’s Biggest Looming Decisions

Some teams believe a third quarterback has solidified himself as a first-round pick, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 1d

Predicting the Starting Quarterback for Every N.F.L. Team Next Season

Up to 10 franchises could be making a switch at the position, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 11h

Hall of Famer Jimmy Johnson Announces Retirement from N.F.L. TV Coverage

The analyst served as an integral part of Fox Sports’s N.F.L. Sunday pregame shows for decades.

The New York Times - 11h

Anita Dobson makes surprise return for anniversary special

The actress, who last appeared in the soap more than 37 years ago, played the role of a landlady at the Queen Vic pub.

BBC News - Feb. 20

Moyes 'surprised' by VAR denying pen in Utd draw

Everton manager David Moyes has described the controversial decision to overturn a late penalty for his side in their 2-2 draw with Manchester United as "surprising."

ESPN - Feb. 23

Biggest moments and surprises from SAG Awards

Some of Hollywood's biggest stars were at the 31st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. A lot of the predicted awards favorites did not win, including for the biggest prize ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

Gene Hackman’s Career Is a Tribute to the Pugnacious Nature of Surprise

He could be both paternal and terrifying, and had the ability to almost goad you into liking men who would otherwise be despicable.

The New York Times - 5d

WATCH: The biggest winners and surprises of the 2025 Oscars

"GMA" breaks down the night’s biggest wins and upsets from the 97th Academy Awards.

ABC News - 1d

5 surprising debt management program benefits to know

There are many debt relief strategies to consider, but debt management offers some unique perks in particular.

CBS News - 1d

Many N.F.L. Quarterbacks Say ‘Blue 42.’ Most of Them Don’t Know How It Began.

The story behind the color-number cadences yelled at the line of scrimmage spans the evolution of football.

The New York Times - 1d

Fantasy basketball: Don't be surprised if ... Tyrese Maxey averages 30 PPG

Eric Karabell forecasts what lies ahead for three players coming out of the All-Star break.

ESPN - Feb. 21

How TikTok Helped Germany’s Left to a Surprise Election Showing

Struggling a month ago, the Die Linke party surged into Parliament by riding a backlash against conservative immigration policy.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Post rises from G League to surprising Warriors 3-point threat

Warriors rookie Quinten Post is the deadliest 3-point shooter on a Golden State squad that features Steph Curry.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Kerr reveals what has surprised him most about coaching Butler

Warriors coach Steve Kerr on Monday evening told 95.7 The Game’s “Willard and Dibs” about what has surprised him the most about Jimmy Butler over Golden State's 5-1 record since trading for the ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Unilever promotes its ‘maverick’ CFO to top spot in surprise move

Fernando Fernandez, the current CFO, will take over as chief executive of the maker of Dove soap and Hellmann’s mayonnaise from Hein Schumacher, who’s stepping down on March 1 “by mutual agreement.”

MarketWatch - Feb. 25

Eye-opening surprises from 7 fantasy baseball player projections

Fantasy baseball analyst Fred Zinkie still does his own projections — here are some interesting findings.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25

Oscars producers promise fresh energy, big stars and surprises at the show

Last year’s Oscars was by all accounts a successful show, with memorable performances and unscripted moments, and a winning movie that most people had seen

ABC News - 6d

WATCH: Dad tricks daughter into going to Trader Joe’s for emotional surprise

The night before Miranda McKeon marked three years cancer-free, her dad Paul insisted they go to Trader Joe's to get ice cream. Once they got there, however, he didn't take her to the ice cream aisle.

ABC News - 5d

NHL Power Rankings: Each team's fantasy hockey surprise of 2024-25

How many teams changed spots with games resuming after 4 Nations Face-Off? Plus, which players have been better or worse than expected?

ESPN - 3d

Selma Blair's service dog is Oscars party's surprise star

Selma Blair and her service dog Scout attended the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party together in Beverly Hills, California.

ABC News - 1d

Transfer rumors, news: Madrid eye surprise move for Wharton

Scouts from Real Madrid have reportedly been sent to watch Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

ESPN - 9h

Head-to-head categories mock draft

Check out the results of our fantasy baseball head-to-head category mock draft for 2025, featuring round-by-round picks and a snapshot of the rosters of all 10 teams.

ESPN - 5d

With the first pick in the 2025 Reallocation Draft, the Titans select …

Imagine if the NFL decided to go full fantasy football and empty its rosters after the season. Who goes first? Who doesn't go in the first round? We have ideas.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20

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