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CBS Reveals Arizona Cardinals' Biggest Offseason Loss

20 hours ago | si.com | Alex D'Agostino

The Arizona Cardinals have done much more adding in the offseason than losing. For the most part, players who have departed have been due to a desire to get younger or more talented at each position. GM Monti Ossenfort has had a high-intensity outlook on his additions, bringing in as many talented defensive players as possible to bolster the weakest area of the Cardinals' roster.
Hogs looking for Iredale to rediscover early form in Tennessee series

21 hours ago | si.com | Daniel Shi

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas’ lineup is already one of the deepest left in the tournament. Six different players in the starting nine are batting over. 300 heading into the Super Regionals against Tennessee. For most of the season, that group of six was seven because it included third baseman Brent Iredale. He once ranked as high as second on the team in batting average at .431. It’s tumbled now down to .285 following a recent 1-for-15 stretch.
Jared Verse Hilariously 'Learned His Lesson' After Challenging Aaron Donald to Workout

21 hours ago | si.com | Eva Geitheim

The future of the Los Angeles Rams defensive line appeared bleak when franchise legend and future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald retired last offseason. That was until a young, swarming defensive line featuring players like Kobie Turner, Byron Young, Braden Fiske and Jared Verse stepped up for the Rams. Verse in particular proved key for the defense, recording 4.5 sacks and winning the Defensive Rookie of the Year award in 2024.
Jaylen Brown, NBA Players React to Aaron Gordon's Latest Post

21 hours ago | si.com | Matt Guzman

Following a second-round exit at the hands of the No. 1-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, the Denver Nuggets have some things to address in the offseason. Atop that list is evaluating the roster, which a blunt Nikola Jokić claimed was not capable of winning a championship as it's currently constructed.
Cameron Brink stunningly ditches signature blonde hair for 'natural color'

21 hours ago | si.com | Matthew Graham

Cameron Brink has officially gotten rid of her signature blonde hair. After initially posting darker hair in a selfie when first getting her hair done, it was unclear whether or not the Los Angeles Sparks star had permanently made such a dramatic change.
Draymond Green Had Jokes Explaining Why He's Glad Warriors Got Eliminated From Playoffs

22 hours ago | si.com | Eva Geitheim

Among the goals Draymond Green set for the 2024-25 season was to reduce the amount of technical fouls he received. Prior to the season, Green said on his podcast that he would have fewer than 10 technical fouls this past season and perhaps even less than eight. Green was unable to achieve that goal, and was assessed 13 technical fouls during the season. He did improve from the season before when he received 17 technical fouls, but still was unable to stay under 10 technicals.
‘Striving for Perfection’-Bayer Leverkusen Star Reveals What Xabi Alonso Brings to Real Madrid

22 hours ago | si.com | Amanda Langell

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Aleix García shined a light on the "demanding" nature of Xabi Alonso that will serve Real Madrid well. After Alonso helped Bayer Leverkusen lift their first-ever Bundesliga title in 2023, the manager welcomed multiple reinforcements to Germany ahead of the 2024–25 season, including García. The midfielder became a mainstay in Alonso’s XI, making 42 appearances across all competitions in his debut season in the German top-flight.
Contract questions swirl around Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin ahead of camp

22 hours ago | si.com | David Harrison

Terry McLaurin is currently scheduled to play under the extension he signed in 2022 that came off the heels of his rookie contract after he emerged from the third round of the NFL Draft to become the feature receiver in the Washington Commanders' offense.
Jaraan Cornell, Former Purdue Basketball Player, Dies at 48

22 hours ago | si.com | Dustin Schutte

Jaraan Cornell, a former Purdue basketball standout and a star at South Bend Clay High School in the 1990s, has died, according to a report from the South Bend Tribune. He was 48. Details regarding Cornell's death remain unknown at this time. Cornell was a basketball star at the high school level while attending South Bend Clay. In 1994, he made a game-tying three-pointer at the end of regulation in the Indiana State Championship Game against Valparaiso.
Driver Switch a 'Concern' for Rory McIlroy Entering U.S. Open after MC in Canada

22 hours ago | si.com | Max Schreiber

In his pre-tournament press conference at the RBC Canadian Open, Rory McIlroy admitted his mindset has been altered since winning the Masters. “You have this event in your life that you’ve worked towards and it happens,” McIlroy said Wednesday. “Sometimes, it’s hard to find the motivation to get back on the horse and go again.”However, after an opening 1-over 71, McIlroy’s goal for Friday was clear: secure a weekend time. He failed to do that.