Report: Penix, Njoku among targets used in fraud A former Alabama defensive end is accused of using wigs and fake IDs to impersonate NFL players to secure nearly $20 million in fraudulent loans, with a report identifying Michael Penix Jr., David Njoku and Xavier McKinney as the targeted players.

Devils hire Panthers executive Mehta as GM The Devils have hired Sunny Mehta, who was an assistant GM when the Panthers won the Stanley Cup the past two years, as their general manager.

Messick loses no-hit bid in 9th; Guardians hold on Guardians rookie Parker Messick's bid for MLB's first no-hitter of 2026 was broken up in the ninth inning, but Cleveland held on for a 4-2 win over the Orioles on Thursday night.

Sources: Collier back to Lynx on supermax deal Napheesa Collier is signing a one-year, $1.4 million supermax contract to return to Minnesota, sources said.

Spectacular European nights the new normal for Villa under Emery Ten years ago, Aston Villa were relegated to English football's second tier for the first time since 1987. Now they are in their second European semi-final in three seasons.

Why 'sensational' Palace & Conference League are good fit After overcoming Fiorentina over two legs to reach the semi-finals, Crystal Palace will now fancy their chances of going all the way in the Conference League and adding a European trophy to their FA Cup success last season.