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Week 4 of the 2026 UFL season kicks off Thursday, with another game Friday and a doubleheader Saturday. FOX Sports' Joel KlattandCurt Menefee will be on the call once again this week on FOX UFL Friday a dedicated night of UFL action taking place each Friday on FOX during the 10-week regular season. All 40 regular-season games plus the playoffs on Sunday, June 7 and the championship game on Saturday, June 13 will be televised across FOX, FS1, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and NFL Network. Games will also be available to stream on FOXSports.com, the FOX Sports app and FOX One. Click here for full regular-season schedules for every team. Here's everything to know about Week 4: Week 4 (April 16-18) Louisville Kings (0-3) at Houston Gamblers (1-2) Key players: Kings QB Chandler Rogers, QB Jason Bean, WR Isaiah Winstead, TE Zach Davidson; Gamblers QB Nolan Henderson, QB Taulia Tagovailoa, QB Hunter Dekkers, WR Jontre Kirklin, WR Justin Hall. What to know: The Kings are coming off a heartbreaking loss to the Storm last week that saw one of the UFL's newest rules implemented for the first time; Louisville handed Orlando the win after committing two defensive fouls during the overtime period, which awarded two points to the Storm in the sudden-death round. The Kings, led by former NFL quarterback and head coach Chris Redman, are aiming to turn things around this week. Louisville is one of two winless teams heading into Week 4 and hopes to change that. That's certainly possible if Bean, who's fresh off a standout collegiate career as a dual-threat signal-caller at Kansas, can settle into a rhythm. The Gamblers are aiming to bounce back this week after being crushed by 38 points by the reigning champion Defenders in Week 3. It was the largest margin of victory in UFL history, and Houston was on the wrong end of it. Head coach Kevin Sumlin is at the helm for the Gamblers. The Roughnecks were rebranded to the Gamblers for 2026, reverting to their original name when Sumlin served as the teams head coach in the legacy USFL in 2022. Dallas Renegades (3-0) at Columbus Aviators (0-3) Key players: Renegades QB Austin Reed, WR Tyler Vaughns, WR Greg Ward, RB Dae Dae Hunter; Aviators QB Jalan McClendon, RB Jalan McClendon, RB Zaquandre White, WR Tay Martin, WR Antwane Wells. What to know: These two are back at it again after facing each other in Week 3. The Renegades are coming off a solid win last week that was highlighted by quarterback Austin Reed throwing for 147 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. Former Colorado and Washington head coach Rick Neuheisel is at the helm for the Renegades, who moved from Dallas to Arlington this season. We're still waiting to hear from Luis Perez, "The Spring King" who led the league with 2,238 passing yards last year, but for now it looks like Dallas is sticking with Reed. [2026 UFL Power Rankings: Renegades, Storm Remain on Top] The Aviators are eyeing their first win of the season after suffering a brutal single-digit loss to the Renegades last week. Former NFL receiver and Ohio State standout Ted Ginn Jr. is at the helm of the newly formed Aviators, who have yet to find a rhythm this season. St. Louis Battlehawks (2-1) at DC Defenders (2-1) Key players: Battlehawks QB Brandon Silvers, OLB Pita Taumoepenu; Defenders QB Jordan Taamu, WR Seth Williams, RB Deon Jackson, K Matt McCrane. What to know: The Battlehawks are coming off a tough win against the Stallions last week that saw them score four total touchdowns (three offensive, one defensive). St. Louis quarterback Brandon Silvers hasn't had a breakout performance yet, but there's still plenty of time left for him to hit his stride under Ricky Proehl, who replaces Anthony Becht as the head coach for the Battlehawks this season. The Defenders made UFL history with the largest margin of victory in Week 3. They're looking to continue their hot streak under 2025 UFL Coach of the Year Shannon Harris, who's at the helm for the Defenders after leading them to a championship title in his first season at the helm. DC has the most continuity of any team, returning 2025 UFL Championship Game MVP Taamu, offensive coordinator Fred Kaiss and defensive coordinator Blake Williams. Orlando Storm (3-0) at Birmingham Stallions (1-2) Key players: Storm QB Jack Plummer, WR Chris Rowland, WR Elijhah Badger, WR KJ Hamler, K Michael Lantz; Stallions QB Matt Corral, WR Justyn Ross, WR Jaydon Mickens, WR Deon Cain, RB Anthony McFarland Jr. What to know: The Storm and head coach Becht who moved on from St. Louis after three seasons to take over for Orlando this year are looking to continue their undefeated season. Could we see a few snaps from ex-Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson this week? The UCLA product came in briefly during Week 2 but didn't take the field in Week 3. For now, it looks like Plummer is the sole star of the show. Another Storm player to watch out for is USC product Lantz, who could very well become the latest kicker to earn a job in the NFL. [2026 UFL Title Odds: Renegades Favored; Defenders, Storm Closing Gap] The Stallions enter the 2026 season looking to continue their dominance from previous years, having won three consecutive spring football championships (USFL titles in 2022 and 2023 and the inaugural UFL title in 2024). That said, Birmingham is coming off of a heartbreaker, narrowly losing to St. Louis last week. This is the Stallions' first season without coach Skip Hotz, who stepped away from his post this offseason. A familiar face in former UFL product and ex-Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron is at the helm for Birmingham. Single-game, season and group tickets are available now at www.theufl.com/tickets.

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Saints urged to 'throw picks' at 2 positions in 2026 NFL Draft originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The New Orleans Saints are in a great spot with the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Add in their second and third rounders, along with two fourths and a few more picks down the board, and this year's draft should be a good one for New Orleans.But what will the Saints do with their picks? The Saints have a solid roster, but there are two clear spots the team could go after this NFL Draft: wide receiver and defensive tackle.ESPN's Ben Solak is urging the Saints to "throw picks" at both of those positions in the NFL Draft. Edge rusher is a need as well, but Solak's focus is on defensive tackle and wide receiver for the Saints in this year's class.Saints urged to 'throw picks' at DT and WR in 2026 NFL Draft"Instead, the Saints should pepper the roster with youth as they prepare for aggressive free agent spending in the next few seasons," Solak writes. "The bottom line: Throw picks at receiver and defensive tackle."Coming into the NFL Draft this year, the Saints have a few needs, with WR and DT being two of the biggest. Solak want's the Saints to throw a lot of capital at those spots in this year's class.At wide receiver, if Carnell Tate makes it to the eighth pick, he'd be a no-brainer for the Saints. Jordyn Tyson out of Arizona State and Makai Lemon out of USC are other options, though they're not as intriguing as Tate.More:Carnell Tate is scheduled to visit with Saints among four other top-10 picking teams for 2026 NFL DraftAt defensive tackle, there isn't a realistic option with the eighth pick, but a trade-down or a trade-up with their second rounder could have Ohio State's Kayden McDonald, Georgia's Christen Miller, Clemson's Peter Woods, or Florida's Caleb Banks in play.If the Saints take Tate with their first rounder, Banks has a decent chance to make it to No. 42 in the second round. And if the Saints pass on WR in Round 1, they could go after Chris Bell out of Louisville or Alabama's Germie Bernard on Day 2.This is a great draft to need a wide receiver, and a solid year to need a defensive tackle while owning an early Day 2 pick. The Saints are in good shape to land a top player at both spots, and could even double-dip like Solak is urging.More Saints news:The Marshon Lattimore trade has aged incredibly well for SaintsAlvin Kamara might retire if trade rumors with Saints come trueRuben Bain Jr. named perfect draft pick for Saints with eighth pickChris Olave and the Saints are in extension talks this offseasonSaints might use both Alvin Kamara and Travis Etienne Jr. in 2026

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PGA Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp has indicated he remains receptive to creating pathways for high-profile players such as Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm to rejoin the American tour.Speaking on Trey Wingo's programme, Rolapp stated: "I've always said on this subject I'm interested in doing whatever makes the PGA Tour better."He emphasised that supporters want elite competitors facing one another."Fans want the best players playing together. I've always said that from day one when I took the job," Rolapp explained.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayHowever, the Tour boss stressed that circumstances remain unclear."Once there's clarity we'll cross that bridge, but we're clearly not there yet," he added.These remarks come amid widespread reports that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is considering withdrawing its financial backing from LIV Golf, with the most probable timeline suggesting this could occur at the conclusion of the current season.The breakaway tour has yet to issue any official statement regarding its future, though LIV Golf Mexico, the sixth tournament of the campaign, is proceeding as scheduled this week.Should the Saudi-backed venture collapse, significant questions would arise concerning the fate of its roster of star players.No formal confirmation has emerged from either party, leaving the golfing world in a state of considerable uncertainty about what lies ahead.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Liv Golf's top five biggest earners with future of breakaway league in doubtImane Khelif suffers major setback as statement issued by boxing chiefIan Wright 'hurting' as Arsenal icon reveals torment in emotional speechPrecedents already exist for LIV golfers seeking to return to the PGA Tour.Brooks Koepka secured an accelerated route back, though this arrangement came with substantial financial penalties attached.Patrick Reed faces a lengthier wait, with current regulations requiring him to remain absent from competition until 12 months have passed since his final LIV Golf appearance. This means he cannot return until later this year.Should DeChambeau and Rahm wish to make the switch back, arrangements similar to Koepka's expedited deal would likely be offered to players of their calibre.The situation for other LIV competitors would prove considerably more complex to resolve, with no clear framework yet established for the broader roster.Despite the swirling speculation, LIV Golf chief Scott O'Neil maintains the current campaign is progressing "at full throttle" and points to growing revenue figures for the organisation.Even should the PIF ultimately pull its investment, the possibility of securing alternative funding sources remains on the table.Rolapp, for his part, acknowledges he possesses no insider knowledge about the situation."I'm like everybody else, I'm just reading things as they come across," he told Wingo."I don't know what's going on. It would be premature for me to speculate, so I don't have a lot to say."The PGA Tour boss added that his attention remains firmly fixed on strengthening his own organisation rather than monitoring developments elsewhere.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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