Fernando Mendoza Selected as Raiders No. 1 Pick at NFL Draft

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Fernando Mendoza Selected as Raiders No. 1 Pick at NFL Draft 02:51 UP NEXT Maria Sharapova Shares Inspiration Behind Podcast ‘Pretty Tough,’ 04:30 Fernando Mendoza Won’t Be at the 2026 NFL Draft: Here’s Why 03:36 Patriots Coach on … Read more

U.S. soldier accused of betting on Maduro raid and NFL Draft takeaways: Morning Rundown

In today’s newsletter: Iran’s regime is in no rush to end the war and may have benefited politically from the conflict, officials say. Why using AI is becoming less taboo in Hollywood. And a U.S. soldier involved in the Maduro raid is charged with betting on the operation. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get … Read more

The NFL Draft opened with a gamble, a surprise and a sign of things to come

The NFL draft kicked off with its first round on Thursday night, as most teams made their initial selection in what’s become a multi-day affair. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The Las Vegas Raiders began the festivities by selecting Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the … Read more

From The Sports Desk: Draft day

The NFL draft has finally arrived! We’re so excited, we’re sending today’s newsletter a bit early so you could pregame with all of our draft coverage. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Our team takes you inside the draft war rooms, where teams debate players and … Read more

Mike Vrabel to skip some of NFL draft for counseling in wake of Dianna Russini scandal

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel will miss a portion of the NFL Draft and undergo counseling in the wake of photos emerging of himself and former NFL reporter Dianna Russini, the team said Thursday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. He will not be with … Read more

Navy secretary fired and our NFL draft predictions: Morning Rundown

Navy Secretary John Phelan is the latest defense official to leave the Trump administration amid the Iran war. A look ahead at one of the most unpredictable NFL drafts in recent memory. And ICE quietly rolls back some of its most aggressive immigration policies. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free … Read more

NFL Draft: Biggest questions of the first round, including if Alabama QB Ty Simpson will be picked

The No. 1 pick of the NFL Draft is written in stone — but it could be a rollercoaster ride past that. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The first round of this year’s draft appears more wide open than in recent years, thanks to a … Read more

2026 NFL Draft first round order shows when your team will get their next picks

When the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night in Pittsburgh, the only near certainty is that a quarterback will be taken No. 1 overall for the fourth straight year.  The Las Vegas Raiders are widely expected to select QB Fernando Mendoza, who capped his stellar Heisman season by leading Indiana to its first national … Read more

The 2026 NFL Draft is tonight. Here’s when and how to watch.

The 2026 NFL Draft, one of the league’s hallmark events, gets underway Thursday evening in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It marks the unofficial start of the new season, when all 32 teams, buoyed by their hopeful fans, come in with a fresh slate and an opportunity to tackle their rosters’ biggest weaknesses.  When is the NFL Draft … Read more