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Jeff Legwold, a senior writer at ESPN, covers the Denver Broncos and the NFL, with over 20 years of experience and a role in NFL draft coverage. The Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 may include first-time eligible players like Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Jason Witten, Frank Gore, Philip Rivers, and Bill Belichick, with tough decisions ahead. Notable finalists for enshrinement include Geno Atkins, Maurkice Pouncey, Dez Bryant, Greg Olsen, Adam Vinatieri, Luke...

The Pittsburgh Steelers will make history by hosting the NFL's first game in Ireland at Dublin's Croke Park next season, marking the league's debut in the country. The specific details regarding the game date and opponent are yet to be announced, as part of the league's expansion of international games with plans for eight in the 2025 season, including games in Madrid and Melbourne, Australia, as well as a possible game in Berlin, Germany. Full...

The Independent relies on donations to support their reporting on important issues such as reproductive rights and climate change. Your donation allows journalists to provide unbiased coverage from the ground. In sports news, Ireland's interim coach Simon Easterby has chosen rookie fly-half Sam Prendergast over Jack Crowley for their match against Scotland, citing Prendergast's talent and potential for growth. Former captain Peter O'Mahony has also been recalled to bring experience to the team. Ireland aims...

Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan, 25, is in intensive care at Cork University Hospital after a fall at Thurles while riding Wee Charlie for Gerard O'Leary. O'Sullivan, a two-time winner at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival, was treated on the track before being airlifted to the hospital, where he is receiving the best medical care. His family has expressed gratitude for all the well wishes as O'Sullivan continues his recovery. Full Article

The Independent relies on reader support to cover important stories from reproductive rights to climate change. Your donation helps fund investigative journalism and documentaries like 'The A Word'. The publication prioritizes providing quality journalism accessible to all, without paywalls. In sports news, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez has signed a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season, with a fight against Terence Crawford scheduled. This comes as YouTuber Jake Paul misses out on a fight with Canelo. The upcoming...