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Former Patriots Guard Has Quietly Been Training Auburn IOL Before Draft originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The 2026 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away, and the news cycle has been uncharacteristically quiet. It still has time to ramp up the drama, but for the New England Patriots sitting at pick No. 31 in the first round, they should be enjoying an embarrassment of riches as far as the available prospects are concerned.But with ten total selections in the draft, the Patriots also have an opportunity to really strengthen the roster on days two and three.One prospect that has been involved in Patriots rumors since the beginning of the process is Auburn Tigers offensive guard Jeremiah Wright.Wright has spoken with the team at numerous events in the pre-draft process, and on Friday, he was in Foxboro on an official top-30 visit. ESPN insider Mike Reiss shared the quiet truth that Wright has been training with former Patriots offensive guard Eugene Chung to prepare for the NFL.Chung was a first-round pick of the Patriots in 1992, an offensive tackle out of Virginia Tech, who went on to coach in the NFL with the Chiefs and Eagles, Reiss wrote. Wright credits Chung with helping him prepare for the pros as he's dropped from 350 pounds to 330. The two have become close and now have a Patriots link to share between them.If Chung still has friends in the Patriots building, this connection, along with other threads in the process, could show fans who New England could select to fill the depth need on the interior of the offensive line.More NFL:ESPN Analytics Mocks 6-Foot-6 Firework Edge Prospect To Patriots Rd. 1

Transfer guard Stefan Vaaks, one of the surprise freshmen in college basketball this season who starred at Providence, has committed to Illinois, his agents at Excel Sports Management told ESPN on Sunday afternoon.

Although he has been linked with an exit from the Canterbury Bulldogs for some time, reports have emerged that Matt Burton may remain at the club longer than most people expected him to.

JACK GAUGHAN AND KIERAN GILL: Inspired by Rayan Cherki, City moved to within six points of the leaders with a game in hand as the two sides prepare to face off next Sunday.

The 2026 Masters has smashed its own financial records, with Augusta National confirming a total prize pot of 17.8 million ($22.5 million) for this year's tournament.That's a jump of 1.2 million ($1.5 million) from last year's purse.Whoever slips on the green jacket this evening will pocket a cool 3.6 million ($4.5 million) the biggest winner's cheque in major championship history.It's an increase of 240,000 ($300,000) from what Rory McIlroy earned when he claimed his first Masters title in 2025.The runner-up won't be going home empty-handed either, with second place worth 1.9 million ($2.43 million).Even those who missed Friday's cut are walking away with 20,000 ($25,000) just for turning up to golf's first major of the season.The leaderboard heading into Sunday's finale couldn't be much tighter.Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young shared the lead at 11 under par at the start of the day, setting up what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the 90th Masters.McIlroy looked to have this one wrapped up after building a six-shot advantage through 36 holes, but a tricky third round of 73 saw that cushion evaporate.Young, fresh off his Players Championship victory last month, fired a brilliant 65 on Saturday to draw level.McIlroy seemed relaxed about the challenge ahead, despite watching his commanding lead disappear."I'd like to think that I'll play a little bit freer [Sunday] and I'll play, you know, like I've already got a green jacket, which I do," the defending champion said. "Sometimes I maybe just have to remind myself of that."He added that he's comfortable with the final pairing, having played alongside Young during the opening two rounds.The pair teed off at 7:25pm UK time for what could be a dramatic finish.The financial stakes are enormous the gap between first and second place is more than 1.6 million ($2.07 million).Even moving from third to second represents nearly 710,000 ($900,000), meaning every shot on Sunday carries serious weight.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Rajini Vaidyanathan broadcasts from outside Hungary's parliament as crowds hear about the prime minister's concession.

A current six-day strike in England is set to end at 06:59 on Monday.

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