The Green Bay Packers focused on offense in the 2025 NFL Draft, choosing lineman Anthony Belton and receiver Savion Williams, surprising fans who expected defensive additions.

The Detroit Lions drafted players to strengthen their defense and offense, including Ohio State DT Tyleik Williams, Georgia OG Tate Ratledge, and AR WR Isaac TeSlaa, while addressing needs after injuries to key players last season.

Cavaliers fans gear up for NBA Playoff watch parties in Cleveland as the team faces the Miami Heat, backed by strong home game momentum and favored to win despite a shaky road record.

The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired two consecutive third-round picks in the 2025 NFL Draft and selected Travis Hunter at No. 2, after a trade with the Cleveland Browns.

Harold Fannin Jr., a Canton native and Bowling Green alum, was drafted 67th overall by the Cleveland Browns, bringing local talent and a record-setting college career to the NFL team.

Kingsport Parks and Recreation is launching an NFL FLAG football league for children aged 5-12, with registration starting May 12 and the league beginning July 28. The $60 fee includes a jersey and flags.

Eden Prairie Police joined forces with Bloomington Police in a basketball game to raise funds for MN COPS, netting over $35,000 to support families of fallen officers.

The Raiders selected running back Ashton Jeanty at No. 6 in the NFL Draft, addressing their weak rush offense, with GM Spytek calling it "the perfect storm."

Alijah Arenas, son of Gilbert Arenas and a top USC recruit, was hospitalized after a Cybertruck crash. He was reportedly in a medically induced coma per ESPN, but stable. The cause is under investigation, with speed a potential factor.

The NY Giants drafted edge rusher Abdul Carter and QB Jaxson Dart in the 2025 NFL Draft, the latter after a trade with Houston. Dart is seen as a developmental prospect behind veteran QBs.

Houston-area QB Cam Ward was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, a surprising choice by the Tennessee Titans. Four local players were picked in the first round, tying a city record.

Steve Kiner, an All-American linebacker and College Football Hall of Famer, has died at the age of 77. His legacy includes a standout career at the University of Tennessee and nine seasons in the NFL.

The Panthers picked Tetairoa McMillan as the No. 8 overall in the 2025 NFL draft, attracting varied reactions and analysis of his potential impact with QB Bryce Young.