ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - APRIL 26: JJ Wetherholt #26 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners in the third inning at Busch Stadium on April 26, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesMichael McGreevy gave the St. Louis Cardinals a crucial quality start and JJ Wetherholt and Nathan Church provided the power, but the bullpen wasted all of it as the Mariners pulled out a late inning victory 3-2. Both Emerson Hancock for the Mariners and Michael McGreevy for the Cardinals gave their teams strong starts Sunday. Both offenses were quiet until the bottom of the 3rd inning when JJ Wetherholt turned on a pitch and deposited it in the right-field bullpen with an exit velocity of 107.4 mph traveling 375 feet making it 1-0 Cardinals.The Seattle Mariners answered in the top of the 4th inning when Cal Raleigh showed proof that his bat is starting to wake up hammering a McGreevy pitch over the wall to tie the game 1-1.Michael McGreevys performance was remarkable. He threw 6 solid innings only surrendering 5 hits and 1 earned run with 6 strikeouts and no walks. He gave the St. Louis Cardinals an absolutely crucial long start at a time when the bullpen need it most. To give credit where credit is due, Emerson Hancock also threw a strong game completing 6 innings allowing 7 hits and 2 earned runs striking out 4 and walking 2. The St. Louis Cardinals offense would flex its muscle again in the bottom of the 6th inning when Nathan Church unloaded on a Hancock pitch and deposit it in the right-field stands giving the Cardinals a 2-1 lead. Can you say 110 mph exit velocity? Yes, you can and Nathan Church did. Matt Svanson gave the Cardinals an efficient start to the 7th inning getting two quick outs including a great defense play by Ramn Uras at third base. However, Connor Joe would double and then score on a 2-strike broken bat single by Young tying the game 2-2. The Cardinals would threaten in the bottom of the 7th inning when JJ Wetherholt barely missed another home run flying out to deep right-center with a ball caught up against the wall by Rodriguez. Ivan Herrera walked, but was out on a force play when Alec Burleson grounded out. Burleson the pitch before had yanked a foul ball with home run distance. Jordan Walker grounded out to end the Cardinals threat in the 7th. Ryne Stanek entered the game in the top of the 8th inning for the Cardinals to face the top of the Mariners lineup and he was sharp. He got Crawford out looking thanks to a nice ABS challenge by Herrera. Stanek would also punch out Cal Raleigh thanks to a 100 mph corner painter. He would strike out Rodriguez, too, with his 22nd pitch of the 8th inning which was a 101 heater that Rodriguez missed. The only Cardinals highlight in the bottom of the 8th inning wasnt a player, but a fan. After Nathan Church flied out to deep left field, Randy Arozarena flipped the ball into the stands which was caught by a gentleman who, without hesitation, handed the ball to a young girl. Well done, sir. JoJo Romero came in to pitch the 9th for the Cardinals. He was able to retire Arazorena on a flyout to Jordan Walker in right field. However, Rob Refsnyder ruined everyones day with a pinch-hit home run into the Mariners bullpen in left field giving Seattle a 3-2 lead. Jose Ferrer was brought in by the Mariners to face the Cardinals in the bottom of the 9th. He got Ramn Uras to flyout to Arazorena in left field. Yohel Pozo pinch-hit for Victor Scott II. He grounded out for the second out. That brought up JJ Wetherholt who popped out to third to end the game. The St. Louis Cardinals begin a crucial 4-game series in Pittsburgh Monday night as Dustin May will get the start for the Cardinals. The Pirates have yet to announce their starter as of now. First pitch scheduled for 5:40pm central time at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.

Those in the football world will wait at least two seasons before determining whether a drafted player is truly NFL-caliber. So grading draft classes in the days following the leagues annual player acquisition event often misses the mark. We have not yet seen the players put on the pads for their respective teams or gained insight into how the teams plan to utilize their new players. But one big reason the draft is so popular is because it gives fans hope, and first impressions matter on that front. With that in mind, here are the teams I think helped themselves the most and the teams that helped themselves the least. WINNERS New York Jets After a disappointing debut season, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is intent on changing the culture by bringing a collection of "winners" into the locker room. With their first four picks, the Jets took College Football Playoff participants from last season: Texas Tech EDGE David Bailey (Round 1), Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq (Round 1), Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. (Round 1) and Indiana CB DAngelo Ponds (Round 2). These players will raise the standards and expectations around the building as well as fill pressing needs for playmakers at marquee positions. Florida State DT Darrell Jackson Jr. and Clemson QB Cade Klubnik are Day 3 gambles with significant ROI potential. If either prospect outplays his draft status, the Jets could rise up the charts as a competitive squad. With an impressive rookie class teaming with a new and improved veteran corps, the Jets are on their way toward climbing out of the AFCs cellar. New York Giants There is no disputing new head coach John Harbaughs impact on the Giants draft philosophy, with the team prioritizing "ballers" in their early-round selections. The drafting of linebacker Arvell Reese and offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa with the teams first two picks reflects the Giants commitment to dominating the trenches with physicality and toughness. While Reeses role is a bit ambiguous due to the Giants deep and talented edge rusher rotation, the Ohio State standout could wreak havoc on opponents in a hybrid role that showcases his talents as an off-ball linebacker with pass-rushing skills. Mauigoa is slated to start his career as a guard before eventually taking over as an edge blocker on a physically imposing frontline. Tennessee CB Carlton Hood and Notre Dame WR Malachi Fields are potential starters with big-play potential in their respective roles. If the Giants also get key contributions from any of their Day 3 selections Auburn DT Bobby Jamison-Travis, Illinois OT J.C. Davis and BYU LB Jack Kelly the Harbaugh era will be off to an impressive start. Tampa Bay Buccaneers It is apparent that the Buccaneers look to reclaim their crown as NFC South champs, with the acquisitions aimed at upgrading their toughness and physicality on defense. Miami Edge Rueben Bain, Missouri LB Josiah Trotter and Miami DB Keionte Scott bring energy and edginess whenever they step inside the lines. They not only fill immediate needs at their respective positions, but they will also rekindle the hard-nosed approach that helped the Buccaneers claim four straight division titles before last season. While the teams offensive selections (Georgia State WR Ted Hurst, Notre Dame OG Billy Schrauth and LSU TE Bauer Sharp) are projected as backups, Hurst could slide into departed veteran Mike Evans role as a vertical threat with the potential to hold down the "X" position as an eventual starter. Overall, the Buccaneers opted for an identity draft to help them get back to their rugged, winning ways. LOSERS Los Angeles Rams Time will tell if Les Snead was the smartest guy in the room when he handpicked Ty Simpson to be the Rams franchise quarterback of the future in a surprise selection at No. 13 overall. While the Super Bowl-winning general manager deserves credit for his conviction, the Rams 2026 class hinges on the success of an undersized, inexperienced quarterback with durability concerns. Despite his polished mechanics and spectacular flashes, Simpson must defy the odds to emerge as an elite quarterback in a league that chews up and spits out novices at the position. With the Rams bypassing a game-changing pass-catcher, pass protector, or pass rusher to select a QB3 for this season, the skeptics will not change their opinions despite the impact of the rest of the class. Although Ohio State TE Max Klare, Missouri OT Keagen Trost and Miami WR CJ Daniels are poised to make their mark as unheralded contributors, Simpsons performance and production are all that matter in this evaluation. San Francisco 49ers The outrage of the 49ers faithful reached a fever pitch when the draft concluded on Saturday night. The puzzling Day 2 selections of Ole Miss WR DeZhaun Stribling, Texas Tech EDGE Romello Height and Indiana RB Kaelon Black have drawn the ire of couch scouts who wanted brand names at those selections. Although Kyle Shanahans track record for coaxing production out of hidden gems should afford more grace from critics, the outrage continues the ongoing debate over the teams ability to draft and develop effectively over the past decade. Given the heat on the 49ers following their daring decisions in the first two days of the draft, the team needs some of their developmental prospects Oklahoma DT Gracen Halton, Washington OT Carver Willis, Washington CB Ephesians Prysock, Louisiana LB Jaden Dugger and Kansas OT Enrique Cruz Jr. to pan out to extinguish the fires raging among 49ers fans. Tennessee Titans The 2026 draft pivoted when the Titans shocked the world with the Carnell Tate pick at No. 4 overall. Although most observers viewed the Ohio State star as the No. 1 wideout in the class, the decision to take a collegiate WR2 over a freakishly athletic pass rusher (Arvell Reese) and off-ball linebacker (Sonny Styles) has put Robert Salehs debut class under the microscope. Perhaps Tate will silence the critics by playing at a superstar level, but he will need to adapt to a new role and more responsibility as the WR1 for a team that lacks an elite supporting cast around him. The Titans traded back into the first round to acquire a big-bodied edge rusher, Keldric Faulk, with modest sack production. While there was plenty of love in the scouting community for the Auburn star as a run defender, the Titans are counting on the 21-year-old to transform into an Arik Armstead-type defender with inside-outside versatility. Considering how collegiate sack production typically translates into NFL performance, the Titans will need their second first-rounder to remake his game to match his draft expectations. With second-round pick Anthony Hill slated to be a Day 1 starter at middle linebacker, the Titans are counting on three developmental playmakers to fill voids on a squad looking to climb out of the AFC South cellar. *Jacksonville Jaguars Some of you may question why the Jaguars are not included among the bottom three on this list, even though they selected the most controversial player on the board, Texas A&M tight end Nate Boerkircher, with their first selection (No. 56 overall). It is hard to attach significant expectations to a bottom of the second round pick when the value is that of a key contributor. While the Texas A&M standout was not on many media boards, the Jaguars selection pre-empted a Day 2 run on tight ends that might have left the team on the outside looking in when it came to their desired blocking tight ends. With the Jaguars following that selection with a highly-touted guard, Emmanuel Pregnon from Oregon, who earned borderline first-round grades, it is hard for me to trash a draft class that would have been celebrated if the order of selections had been reversed.

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On the verge of elimination, the Houston Rockets may once again be without their best player.All-Star forward Kevin Durant, who missed Houstons Game 3 loss with a sprained ankle, had been listed as questionable on the teams injury reports leading up to tip-off, which is scheduled for Sunday, April 26 at 9:30 p.m. ET.Durant missed Houstons 112-108 loss Friday, April 26 that dropped the Rockets to a 3-0 hole in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers.Durant sustained the sprained ankle in the second half of Game 2 on Tuesday, April 21. In that game, Durant scored 20 points in the first half on 6-of-7 shooting. After intermission, however, Lakers coach JJ Redick threw double-teams at Durant, forcing the ball out of his hands. In the second half, Durant scored just 3 points on 1-of-5 shooting.But all eyes turn to Sundays game as the Rockets are trying to avoid a sweep.Heres everything you need to know about Kevin Durants status Sunday vs. the Lakers:Is Kevin Durant playing tonight vs. Lakers?Although Houston had been listing Durant as questionable on early injury reports ahead of Game 4, the team downgraded him to out in the 4:30 p.m. ET injury report.Per the report, further testing revealed that Durant has also been diagnosed with a bone bruise in the sprained left ankle, prompting him to seek continued treatment ahead of Game 4. In fact, Durant wasnt present on Houstons bench during Game 3, with coach Ime Udoka saying that his absence was because he was getting treatment on the ankle.He was getting treatment regardless before (the game) and working on some things, Udoka said after Game 3. He was getting in the pool and trying to get some running in and do all those things to prepare. He was back there getting treatment, getting the ice and doing things you cant do on the bench.Durant faced some criticism online for his absence from the bench.Kevin Durant statsIn 78 games this season, Durant averaged 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kevin Durant injury update for Rockets vs. Lakers Game 4

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Angkrish Raghuvanshis controversial dismissal for obstructing the field did not just shake the Kolkata Knight Riders innings, it also set social media on fire. StarSportsIndia (@StarSportsIndia) In one of the rarest moments seen in the IPL, the 21-year-old was adjudged out after the ball struck him while he attempted to return to his crease. The third umpire ruled that he had changed his running line, making it only the fourth such dismissal in the tournaments history.Batters dismissed via obstructing the field in IPL:72 (44) Yusuf Pathan (KKR) vs PWI, Ranchi, 20131 (2) Amit Mishra (DD) vs SRH, Vizag, 20195 (6) Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) vs RR, Chennai, 20249 (8) Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR) vs LSG, Lucknow, 2026*While the decision left the KKR camp stunned, the reaction online was even more intense. Fans were quick to flood social media with mixed opinions, turning the incident into one of the biggest talking points of the match.Many users felt the decision was harsh, arguing that Raghuvanshi was simply trying to make his ground and had little time to react.Clips of the incident went viral within minutes, with fans breaking down the moment frame by frame, debating intent versus instinct. Some even compared it to previous rare dismissals in IPL history, adding more context to the discussion.Amid all this, Raghuvanshis visible frustration, throwing his helmet and reacting angrily, only added fuel to the conversation.In a season where both KKR and LSG are battling to stay alive, this moment has gone beyond the match, becoming a full-blown fan debate that is unlikely to settle anytime soon.