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The Las Vegas Raiders have secured the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after finishing with the worst record, with the draft scheduled for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. The projected top pick is Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, and the draft order has been updated based on Week 18 results and various tiebreakers.
The Week 17 game between the 2-13 Giants and Raiders is crucial as the loser will have the best chance at securing the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, with the outcome also influenced by tiebreakers involving other teams like the Browns.
Matthew Schaefer, a 17-year-old defenseman from Ontario, was selected first overall by the New York Islanders in the 2025 NHL draft, dedicating his achievement to his late mother Jennifer, who passed away from breast cancer. The team honored her with a ribbon stitched onto his jersey and her initials embroidered on his collar, symbolizing her lasting impact on his life. Schaefer's emotional moment and tribute highlight his personal journey and the significance of family in his career.
Green Bay Packers fans are observing the Chicago Bears' upcoming decision on what to do with the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, with potential options including selecting a quarterback like Caleb Williams, trading Justin Fields, or leveraging the pick for a significant return. The history of high draft picks and the Bears' past decisions in similar situations have fans cautious about putting all their hopes in one player. The article invites readers, particularly Packers fans, to share their opinions on the Bears' draft strategy.
The Philadelphia Flyers have a 6.5% chance of winning the first overall pick in the 2023 NHL draft lottery, which takes place on May 8th. The team finished the 2022-23 season with a 31-38-13 record and owns the seventh-best odds to win the lottery. The Flyers have nine selections in the draft, which will be held on June 28-29 in Nashville, Tennessee.