Fernando Mendoza has had a remarkable last 12 months and the 22-year-old added another milestone on Thursday to his constantly growing resume: Becoming the top selection in the NFL draft. The Las Vegas Raiders selected the Heisman Trophy quarterback with the first overall pick.

The 22-year-old, who was watching the draft in Coral Gables, Florida, along with his family, was emotional as NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced the selection.

In the last five months, Mendoza led the Indiana Hoosiers to their first national championship in program history, a perfect 16-0 record, to the university’s first Big Ten football title since 1967. He was also named the Associated Press Player of the Year.

“I’m just look forward to getting to work,” Mendoza told ESPN. “College was fantastic. I am so blessed to have that career but now I step into a great game, the NFL.” 

You can order one of three new coffee milkshakes at Häagen-Dazs shops nationwide. The Coffee Shake, Mocha Shake, and Caramel Shake will grace menus offering fans a refreshing way to enjoy their midday brew. All three shakes are topped with a generous portion of whipped cream to complement the ice cream’s bold taste. 

The Coffee Shake features a velvety smooth blend of Häagen-Dazs coffee ice cream filling each sip with pure brewed flavor. Belgian chocolate ice cream and coffee ice cream team up for the Mocha Shake, an indulgent and energizing treat that includes a garnish of crunchy chocolate cookie pieces. 

The Caramel Coffee Shake includes the deep and sweet taste of caramel both in the cup and as a finishing drizzle. For this shake, dulce de leche ice cream and coffee ice cream are mixed to create the ideal balance of flavors that will remind you of your favorite frozen coffee shop order, but in a rich and creamy dessert form.

Four-time Super Bowl champion tight end Rob Gronkowski is among several notable names that will become eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the first time in 2027.

The first-ballot class for next year’s Hall of Fame will include Gronkowski, running back Adrian Peterson and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Outside linebacker Terrell Suggs, offensive tackle Willie Anderson and guard Marshal Yanda will automatically be included on the finalists ballot next year as they were already finalists for the 2026 class.

Gronkowski’s longtime former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and team owner Robert Kraft will also be in consideration for the Hall of Fame after being snubbed from the 2026 class. 

The New York Yankees fell to the Athletics by a score of 1-0 on Thursday afternoon, managing just one hit in the loss. Their scoreless streak has now reached 17 innings, and while the Yankees are 8-4, there is every reason to be concerned.

Why? Because many of the same issues that plagued New York last season — which ended in an embarrassing four-game loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS — are present this year, as well.

The bullpen has been a prominent concern, with David Bednar consistently walking a tightrope in the ninth inning and Camilo Doval owning an 8.31 ERA.

But that isn’t even the most significant problem affecting the Yankees right now.

While Giancarlo Stanton and Ben Rice are both off to terrific starts and Aaron Judge will almost certainly find his groove at some point, it’s time to start acknowledging that the latter half of New York’s lineup is troublesome.

That goes beyond Ryan McMahon, who is batting just .069 over 36 plate appearances.

Austin Wells is hitting .167 with a .486 OPS. Jose Caballero is slashing .135/.200/.162. And while Trent Grisham bats leadoff, his .597 OPS is unsightly, too.

NEW YORK — Hoops Cabaret and Sports Bar welcomes the arrival of warm weather with the beautiful Hoops Cabaret girls modeling the sexiest attire, provocative see-through outfits, and of course, tiny bikinis.

“We love wearing sexy things,” explained Hoops girl Tanya. And we love stripping out of them!”

Hoops girl Maria said, “I’m so excited that Spring is here and Summer is not far away. We love the change of seasons and the Hoops girls and I love to turn you on. It’s always a party at Hoops, and there are drink specials and bottle specials all the time.

Hoops Cabaret is the “sexiest sports bar ever,” with dozens of gorgeous Hoops Cabaret girls who perform on stage, and up close and personal.

Hoops Cabaret features numerous HD TVs, and a giant Megatron X-15 video wall on the main floor. The Super VIP Man Cave and VIP balcony on the second floor can be booked for private parties and special events.

Located just one block from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station, Hoops Cabaret combines the fun of a sports bar with the excitement of a strip club.

Hoops Cabaret for the ultimate fan experience. Check out the Hoops “VIP Man Cave,” and the new “Trophy Room.“

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The Jets are turning to their quarterback past to make it through the present. The Jets sent the Las Vegas Raiders a sixth-round pick for former Jets quarterback Geno Smith, who was originally drafted by the Jets in 2013. 

As part of the trade, Smith agreed to restructure his contract, and the Raiders are eating most of the deal. He had two years and $66 million remaining on his contract before the restructure. Now, the Raiders will pay him $16.2 million and the Jets are on the hook for $3.3 million.

Smith is the favorite to be the starter for the Jets in 2026. 

The expectation is the Jets will try to find their franchise quarterback in the 2027 draft when they have three first-round picks and the class is expected to be loaded, unlike this year. But they need to get through 2026 first, and that is where Smith’s return comes in.

Smith, 35, had one dismal season with the Raiders after finding success with the Seahawks in 2022 and 2023. He had 19 touchdowns and 17 interceptions last year for Vegas.

Giancarlo Stanton stole his first base in the regular season since 2020 and had a go-ahead, two-run single to help the New York Yankees beat the Miami Marlins 9-7 on Saturday night for their first 7-1 start in seven seasons.

Stanton snapped a 6-6 tie in the eighth with a clean single to left field off Michael Petersen (1-1) after the reliever walked three. In the seventh, Stanton swiped second for his first steal in a non-playoff game since Aug. 3, 2020.

The Yankees won in their final at-bat for the first time this year after Javier Sanoja hit a tying two-run double off Camilo Doval in the eighth. Brett Headrick (1-0) finished the eighth, and David Bednar loaded the bases before getting his fourth save.

Cody Bellinger helped the Yankees rally from a four-run deficit through four innings by hitting a two-run homer in the fifth and lifting a sacrifice fly in the sixth for a 5-4 lead.

Get ready to experience Pizza Hut like never before! The iconic pizza giant has just unveiled its flashiest and most innovative restaurant design concept yet, with the pilot store now open in Plano, Texas. This isn’t just your typical pizza joint—it’s a tech-powered paradise for pizza lovers that promises to deliver an elevated dining experience like no other.

Located at 8605 Ohio Drive, this cutting-edge restaurant is packed with features designed to make grabbing your favorite pizza faster, easier, and way more fun. Think self-service kiosks for quick orders, high-tech cabinets for effortless, contactless pick-up, and a guest-facing pizza-making station where you can watch the magic happen. 

From its physical layout to its modern design and digital-forward capabilities, this new restaurant showcases Pizza Hut’s legacy of innovation. Beyond just serving delicious pizza, which they do very well, it’s equally as critical that guests enjoy a seamless experience.

In nearly 2,000 Pizza Huts worldwide, we’ve seen how restaurant design brings the brand to life with a distinctive, modern exterior, an effortless blend of physical and digital touchpoints and increased human interaction around the joy of pizza.

The Mets once again routed the San Francisco Giants last night, 9-0, and the Mets did it without injured star outfielder Juan Soto. 

The schizophrenic Mets have now scored 17 runs in 17 innings after a stretch against the St. Louis Cardinals earlier this week in which the Mets sent 27 hitters to the plate without getting a single hit.

Last night featured a little bit of everything. The Mets scored three runs in the second, starting with a double down the line by a rejuvenated Mark Vientos, led to three runs.

Later, Bo Bichette drove in a run, and Vientos brought home another. Tyrone Taylor subbed for Soto and hit a three-run bomb. That was more than enough offense.

The zeroes on the scoreboard were supplied by Clay Holmes, who was brilliant for the second straight time. He pitched seven shutout innings.

Michigan won its second national championship in men’s college basketball, defeating Connecticut 69-63 on Monday in Indianapolis in the title game.

After a 31-3 regular season, the Wolverines were dominant during their tournament run, winning each of their first five games by double digits. Michigan’s average margin of victory in the NCAA Tournament before Monday was 21.6 points.

“It still doesn’t feel real,” Wolverines head coach Dusty May said during the trophy presentation. “These guys have done it all year.”

The Wolverines proved to be too physical for the Huskies in the championship matchup. Michigan shot 28 free throws, compared with only 16 for Connecticut. The Wolverines also dominated inside, outscoring the Huskies in the paint 36 to 22.

Junior guard Elliot Cadeau led Michigan with 19 points. Senior forward Yaxel Lendeborg had 13, while sophomore forward Morez Johnson Jr. added 12. Though UConn cut the deficit to as little as four in the final minute, the Wolverines largely controlled the action, leading for 75% of the game.