Fernando Mendoza Was ‘Really Upset’ To Miss Raiders Practice For Rookie Event

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Fernando Mendoza Was ‘Really Upset’ To Miss Raiders Practice For Rookie Event

Fernando Mendoza admitted he was “really upset” about missing Las Vegas Raiders practice to attend the NFLPA Rookie Premiere in Los Angeles. “I’d rather be practicing right now,” the No. 1 overall pick said, showing his intense focus on development. Mendoza still praised the event for helping him learn about branding, networking and NFL benefits as he prepares to back up Kirk Cousins during his rookie season.

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E.J. Speed suffered a partial quadriceps and quadriceps tendon tear while lifting weights during the offseason program, according to reports. The Houston Texans linebacker is expected to undergo surgery performed by Cowboys team doctor Dan Cooper and could return later this season. Speed recently re-signed with Houston after recording 62 tackles across 16 games in 2025.

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Jaxson Dart Jokes He’s Bulked Up ‘Not Like Tim Tebow’

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Bill Belichick Once Suspected Patriots Reporter Had a Team ‘Mole’

Bill Belichick once told longtime Patriots reporter Greg Bedard that the New England Patriots believed he had “a great mole in the building” because his reporting aligned so closely with internal team discussions. Bedard said Belichick later praised his football analysis and even encouraged him to join Sports Illustrated in 2013 after receiving an offer from Peter King.

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Tom Brady, Zlatan Ibrahimović Team Up For Fox World Cup Series

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Tom Brady, Zlatan Ibrahimović Team Up For Fox World Cup Series

Brady and Ibrahimović are starring in a Fox Sports digital series titled GOATS on GREATNESS ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The hour-long conversation will roll out in clips before the full episode drops May 26 alongside the U.S. roster reveal. Brady is also helping Fox recruit talent as the network prepares to broadcast all 104 World Cup matches.

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