NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore, who died on Saturday at the age of 25, was drafted by the Cardinals in 2021 and spent his first three NFL seasons in Arizona. The news of his death hit the Cardinals organization hard.
"We are devastated and heartbroken by today's news concerning Rondale Moore," the Cardinals said in a statement. "Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family, friends, teammates, and everyone who loved him and had the privilege of knowing such a special person."
Moore played three years for the Cardinals and had 135 catches for 1,201 yards and three touchdowns, 52 carries for 249 yards and one touchdown, 22 punt returns for 182 yards and 13 kickoff returns for 291 yards.
In 2024 Moore was traded to the Falcons but missed the entire season with a knee injury. In 2025 he signed with the Vikings but again missed the entire season with a knee injury.
CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) — World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul justified her top billing in emphatic fashion after edging Japan’s Chizzy Iwai by one stroke to capture and claim her home LPGA Thailand tournament for the first time.
Buoyed by raucous home support, the Thai star kept her composure under sweltering conditions and intense pressure to card a closing 4-under-par 68, finishing on 24-under-par 264.
The victory marked her eighth LPGA Tour title and her first triumph on home soil.
“I would rate it A triple-plus," said the 23-year-old. “I know it’s not as big as the majors, but winning in my home country means so much to me — sometimes even more than a major.”
Thitikul became the third Thai winner of the tournament, following Ariya Jutanugarn in 2021 and Patty Tavatanakit in 2024.
The win was made even more special with her mother watching in person after the Thai had made eight previous attempts at the event.
“My mom came up to me after I finished 18 and she cried a lot,” Thitikul said. “I told her I finally won in front of you. She was emotional, and that made me emotional too.”
World No.19 Iwai mounted a strong challenge, drawing level briefly after rolling in her second eagle of the day on the par-5 10th.
However, the Japanese added no further birdies and signed for a 66 to finish runner-up on 23-under-par 265.
Korea’s Kim Hyo joo, the world No.9, posted a 68 to take third at 22-under-par 266, while compatriot Lee Somi, the opening-round leader, finished fourth on 21-under-par 267.
Former world No.1 Lydia Ko carded a 68 to tie for fifth alongside Denmark’s Nanna Koerstz Madsen, who produced the lowest round of the day with a scintillating 63 as both ended the week on 20-under-par 268.
The tournament about 125 kilometers (75 miles) east of Bangkok was the first of three events in Asia in consecutive weeks, to be followed by those in Singapore and China in the so-called early Asian swing on the LPGA Tour.
Like the Patriots a year ago, the Giants have a promising quarterback entering his second NFL season in Jaxson Dart. Like the Patriots, the Giants just hired a proven, veteran head coach in John Harbaugh.There are questions in New York, whether it’s the health of players like running back Cam Skattebo and wide receiver Malik Nabers, the impending free agency of important contributors like wideout Wan’Dale Robinson, or a less-than-ideal salary cap situation. But teams with no cap space annually create loads of it with restructures and releases. New York quietly boasted a top-10 offensive line in 2025. And there are pieces on defense—especially up front.
The Patriots weren’t the only four-win team to make the postseason in 2025—the Jacksonville Jaguars did it too. In 2026, it could be the G-Men’s turn.
Support Jaxson Dart. Amid 13 losses— seven by a single score— it’s easy to forget the Giants lost their bona fide number one receiver in Malik Nabers (and their sparkplug starting running back in Cam Skattebo) to injury. Per NFL Pro, they did not have a single receiver with 50+ targets and a positive catch rate over expected, as Wan’Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton and even tight end Theo Johnson struggled to log consistent production with Nabers sidelined. New York also surrendered the seventh-highest pressure rate in the league (37.8%) and right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor, who allowed the most pressures and sacks on the team, is an impending free agent. This team could take a major leap if they build better around promising young QB Jaxson Dart — and that probably means a legitimate WR2 and a new right tackle. Perhaps Ohio State wideout Carnell Tate or Miami tackle Francis Mauigoa in the draft or names like Alec Pierce and Braden Smith in free agency.
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely offered high praise for John Harbaugh, describing the new New York Giants head coach as a “great culture piece.”
“I feel like Harbaugh has a great mantra; a great culture. I feel like he’s going to tell the Giants— I mean, he’s going to have to call it something else— but ‘Play like a Raven’ was definitely like his mantra,” said Likely. “When you played the Ravens, when you suited up as a Raven, you understood what it meant to wear that black and purple. And that was, you’re going to play violent, you’re going to be disciplined, and you’re going to get after it, snap in and snap out.”
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NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah believes help for the Giants’ secondary could be waiting in the second round. Jeremiah spoke with the media Thursday to talk about his latest mock draft and preview the 2026 NFL combine. When asked about secondary help that could be available in the second round, 37th overall, Jeremiah liked who could still be on the board. The first player he discussed was Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell.
Other defensive backs Jeremiah mentioned included South Carolina cornerback Gerald Kilgore, who he said could be available if the Giants moved down a couple of spots in the second round. He also mentioned Arizona’s Treyvon Stukes as a possibility if the Giants acquired a pick in the third round.
Giants Receive: CB Marlon Humphrey. Ravens Receive: 2026 fourth-round pick (No. 105), 2026 sixth-round pick (No. 191). The secondary is a specific unit that could use some veteran leadership. Cordale Flott, Paulson Adebo and Andru Phillips were the mainstays at cornerback this season. None are exactly foundational pieces moving forward. Humphrey might be on the tail end of his peak. He’s 29 and his 2025 campaign didn’t live up to his All-Pro 2024 season. However, his versatility as someone who can play in the slot and outside along with his experience with Harbaugh could make him a strong addition to New York’s secondary.
Three other trades involving Giants currently on the roster were: Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux to Tampa Bay for a 2026 third-round pick (No. 77); CB Deonte Banks to the Green Bay Packers for 2026 sixth-round pick (No. 200); and DT Dexter Lawrence with a 2026 sixth-round pick (No. 192) to Cincinnati for a 2026 second-round pick (No. 41), and 2027 fifth-round pick.
The New York Giants will not receive any compensatory selections in the 2026 NFL draft when the league makes the announcement next month, projects Over the Cap. Their 2025 free-agent spending spree will prove to be even more costly as they signed six qualifying free agents and lost only one last season.
The Giants brought in cornerback Paulson Adebo, safety Jevon Holland, offensive lineman James Hudson III, linebacker Chauncy Golston, and quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, and lost only linebacker Azeez Ojulari in free agency.
Los Angeles, CA - February 20: Guard Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with teammate guard Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers after a basket against the LA Clippers in the second half of a NBA basketball game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Friday, February 20, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images
LOS ANGELES — With just 28 games left to play coming out of the All-Star break, the Lakers are entering the final phase of the season.
That means every game becomes increasingly important as teams jockey for playoff positioning and attempt to set themselves up for postseason success.
In the Lakers’ first game back from the All-Star break, they faced a tough opponent, taking on the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard. They passed the test, beating their rival 125-122.
While the game was far from easy, the Lakers had everyone available to take on the challenge. LA had a clean injury report, allowing them to play their entire rotation, a rarity for the purple and gold this season.
Lakers head coach JJ Redick took this opportunity to begin the game with a new starting lineup featuring LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Luka Dončić, Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart.
The result? The Lakers’ offense came out blazing, scoring 41 points, knocking down eight 3-pointers and missing just two shots in the opening quarter.
“I think in the first quarter, we were playing good defense, and we were playing with a lot of pace,” Luka said postgame. “We were able to create some different looks, and I think that is how we should play.”
Despite the good start, challenges came LA’s way. Kawhi Leonard was incredible, scoring 31 points. And the Clippers had a 17-1 run in the third quarter that turned the Lakers’ 14-point advantage into a one-point deficit.
With the talent in the Western Conference, games like these are commonplace. How teams respond to this type of adversity is what separates the good teams from the bad ones.
On Friday night, the Lakers demonstrated they are the former.
Luka and LeBron were generating looks for their teammates. Both players had 11 assists. In the fourth, Smart stepped up, and the defensive specialist added some scoring to his performance.
Midway through the fourth Smart scored five straight points to even the game up. Not only were these crucial baskets down the stretch of a close gcontest, but it was the first time Smart had shot the ball all night long.
With under two minutes to go, LA led by just three points and the game could’ve gone either way.
While LA’s offense was humming and their stars were played well, it was a charge that secured the result.
With under two minutes to play and the Clippers down by three, Bennedict Mathurin was pushing the ball up the court and appeared destined to make it a one-point game.
Reaves did what he always does which is whatever it takes to win. He stood in Mathurin’s way and absorbed the contact as he got steamrolled in the paint. The foul was called, which not only gave the Lakers possession, but took Mathurin out of the game.
“That play right there changed the whole momentum,” Ayton said. “That just got everybody fired up and even more locked in down the stretch.”
The win wasn’t easy and it defintely wasn’t pretty. In fact, the Lakers almost gave up the game with a late turnover that gave Nic Batum a chance of tying it with a last-second three. But it rimmed out and the Lakers won.
In the end the win-loss column cares not about context and with the Lakers needing to increase their win total as high as possible with what’s left in the season, earning the victory is all that matters.
“Obviously, want to go game by game, but it was important to start like this,” Luka said.
With the win in hand, a new starting lineup revealed and some impressive performances by the Lakers’ most important players, the time it’s now or never for LA to show the NBA just how good they can be.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has played three years of his rookie contract, which means he's now eligible for his second contract. He wants it to be a big one.
Smith-Njigba said in an interview with Jonah Javad of WFAA that he expects a new deal for the right money at the right time, and he expects it to be the most lucrative deal any wide receiver has ever signed.
"I'm really not too pressed right now to get it done," Smith-Njigba said. "I know my time is coming and when we get it done it's gonna be a great deal. God's timing is perfect timing, so whenever that may come we'll be ready for it. I think I deserve to be the highest-paid at my position, just what I give to the game and the community, I give it my all. And I think that's worth a lot, lot more. I would play this game for free, I love this game so much, but you don't have to. I'm learning to be a good businessman, and we need that check at the end of the day."
Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase currently has the biggest contract for a wide receiver in NFL history, the four-year, $161 million deal he signed 11 months ago. Smith-Njigba will be looking for a contract that averages more than $40.25 million per year.
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 09: Minkah Fitzpatrick #29 of the Miami Dolphins enters the field prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Miami Dolphins are entering another rebuild mode and it seems like we just got done with the last one. Back in 2019 when the Dolphins decided they needed to tear it all down and start over, Minkah Fitzpatrick was in his second year with the team. He was unhappy with his role with the team and requested a trade, which ended with him heading to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a first round pick. Now after being back with Dolphins for another year, Fitzpatrick will probably be on the move again. It was reported the Dolphins are looking for a trade partner for the safety and it would be wise to get the maximum value for him while he is still in his prime. It will hurt to lose a good player like him, but
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Jan 21, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson (20) drives in as he is defended by Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images | Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images
The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the second night of a back-to-back against the Charlotte Hornets. Cleveland returned from the All-Star break last night with a big win over the Brooklyn Nets.
It’s been a good two months for the Cavs. They’ve turned the corner in 2026 and are back to being an elite team. Cleveland is 13-2 over their last 15 games and have worked back into the top 10 for both offensive and defensive ratings.
The Cavs began trending in the right direction even before the James Harden trade, but his arrival has only made them more dangerous. This is a team that’s playing with a newfound confidence. They could carry that into a big run in the playoffs, if all goes as planned.
Meanwhile, Charlotte has been a pleasant surprise. Kon Knueppel is right in the mix for Rookie of the Year, while LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller have helped lead one of the league’s best offenses in February.
TV: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, FanDuel Sports Network App, NBA League Pass
Point spread: Cavs -5.5
Cavs injury report from last game vs. Nets: Max Strus – OUT (foot), Nae’Qwan Tomlin – OUT (calf soreness), Emanuel Miller – OUT (G League), Tristan Enaruna – OUT (G League), Riley Minix – OUT (G League)
Hornets injury report: Not Yet Submitted
Cavs expectedstarting lineup: James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen
Hornets expected starting lineup: Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams, Ryan Kalkbrenner, LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller
