U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins Statement on President Donald J. Trump’s Support for the Nationwide Year-Round Sale of E-15

(Washington, D.C., January 27, 2026) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins issued the following statement applauding President Donald J. Trump’s support for the nationwide year-round sale of E-15:

Duke University reaches settlement with former star QB Darian Mensah

Duke University reached a resolution with its former star quarterback, Darian Mensah, with both parties agreeing to move on.

In a statement, Duke Football wrote:

Duke University Athletics and Darian Mensah have reached a resolution that enables both parties to move forward.

We are committed to fulfilling all promises and obligations Duke makes to our student-athletes when we enter into contractual agreements with them, and we expect the same in return. Enforcing those agreements is a necessary element of ensuring predictability and structure for athletic programs. It is nonetheless a difficult choice to pursue legal action against a student and teammate; for this reason, we sought to resolve the matter fairly and quickly.

Duke remains dedicated to the welfare of all student-athletes, and we appreciate them for the talent, dedication, and commitment to excellence they demonstrate both on and off the field. We also remain committed to upholding the integrity of our athletics programs and institutional guidelines. We thank Darian for his contributions to Duke University.

The university sued Mensah after he announced he was leaving the university and entering the transfer portal, despite signing a multi-year $8 million contract.

Mensah’s decision to enter the transfer portal came just weeks after he had released a video on social media, publicly announcing he would stay at Duke.

“There were a lot of plans being made for the season that involved him. Hearing that he was thinking about entering the transfer portal and then ultimately when he did enter the transfer portal, there’s a little bit of surprise, and I think some disbelief around campus that he would make that switch so late before the portal closed,” said Abby DiSalvo, a Duke junior who serves as sports editor at The Duke Chronicle.

Mensah was second nationally in passing yards and tied for second in passing touchdowns this past season, where he led Duke to its first outright ACC title since 1962.

“The ending carried a lot of momentum for the program, and you got to see some of that energy around the Duke football program. The student section had pretty good turnout for the majority of the year,” said Ranjan Jindal, a Duke senior who serves as senior editor of The Duke Chronicle.

Upon Mensah announcing his intention to enter the transfer portal, Duke took legal action.

“I had no doubt that given the amount of money that was at stake and the amount of money that had been transferred over to Darian Mensah, that Duke was serious about its contracts,” said David McKenzie, a Duke alum and Triangle lawyer.

Duke alleged that Mensah violated his NIL agreement with the school.

“This wasn’t an agreement that was with some random NIL collective; this was with Duke University. And so Duke had every reason to sue Mensah to seek the injunctive relief and to enforce its contract,” McKenzie said.

Last week, Duke entered Mensah’s name in the transfer portal, but he was prohibited from enrolling at another school.

Ben Byrd, a Duke football fan and trial lawyer, said he understood Mensah’s desire to seek more money elsewhere, but took particular issue with the timing of his announcement, which came on the last day the transfer portal was open.

“This is an agreement that is enforceable just like any other. Mensah was getting paid, presumably based on the reporting, a lot of money. Duke made a commitment to him for two years. They built this team around him, signed guys around him, got guys involved around him. That roster was built, and a lot of money had been paid, and the program had been built with the assumption that he was going to come back for another year,” said Byrd.

Details of the settlement between Mensah and Duke are confidential, though both Byrd and McKenzie said they believe Duke’s decision to take legal action extended past this particular case.

“Duke had an enforceable contractual right here, and you can’t just roll over on that and act like it’s nothing. I’m sure Duke is getting paid a pretty penny about this. To your point, we’ll never know (the amount). But these contracts have to mean something. Otherwise, what is the point of doing them?” Byrd said.

McKenzie added, “The last thing you need in business or in education is to be tagged as somebody who’s not going to enforce their contracts. And this instance is very clear. Duke was prepared to enforce it. They filed the arbitration agreement, arbitration demand, and then they saw provisional relief at the trial court. It was some good lawyering.”

Duke and Mensah were due in court Thursday before the announced settlement.

“If you can’t put teeth to your contracts in a situation like this and you can’t enforce it, then what can you enforce it for? And so I think this was about Darian Mensah. But I think in a broader context, this was about basketball as well. There is serious money being exchanged and will be exchanged in the future,” said McKenzie.

In announcing the settlement, Young Money APAA Sports, which represents Mensah wrote:

We are honored to represent exceptional athletes, their families, and, in this case, it has been our privilege to stand alongside Darian Mensah and those closest to him.

Through close collaboration and principled negotiation, we have successfully navigated an unprecedented oath, one that has now reached a fair and mutually agreeable resolution.

We commend Darian for his extraordinary professionalism, maturity, and unwavering commitment to making the decision that best serves his future and his family. His approach throughout this process exemplifies the highest standards of character and integrity.

With that foundation in place, we are pleased to announce that Darian Mensah, supported by our team of legal counsel and Young Money APAA Sports, has reached a settlement agreement with Duke University.

Darian extends his sincere gratitude to Duke University for engaging in good-faith discussions and reaching this resolution. He wishes the Blue Devils, Coach Diaz, the staff, and the entire fan base continued success in the seasons ahead.

Darren Heitner, an attorney representing Mensah, wrote:

Proud to have served as counsel in reaching a fair resolution between Darian Mensah and Duke University. I commend all parties for their professionalism throughout.

McKenzie and Byrd were not surprised by the news of the settlement.

“Ultimately, that’s what it would come down to is there a monetary amount that will adequately compensate Duke for not having Darian Mensah play next year or be on the football team? I guess if you follow the terms of the licensing agreement, I think the answer (is) probably yes, so a settlement makes sense,” Byrd said.

Despite the loss of Mensah, Jindal and DiSalvo still expressed confidence in the program’s future.

“I do think they still have a really strong coaching staff, and there are key players who are returning for next season, so those players will be exciting to watch. I think Duke football has always had its ups and downs. There’s always been development, there’s always been uncertainty. So I think a lot of fans don’t really expect that to change, and they’re looking forward to seeing how next season goes,” said DiSalvo.

“I think both coaches, Mike Elko (and) Manny Diaz, have set that precedent, and I think it will continue. It’s still tough to hear something like this. But the culture that Duke football has built over the past few years, I don’t think that’s going to change with this departure. I think if anything, it might even make it stronger,” Jindal said.

Past this situation, both Byrd and Jindal discussed possible broader effects within college athletics and contracts.

“I hope that this eventually results in these students becoming employees. They are employees under any conceivable test of employment. They are absolutely employees. But if you go ahead and make them employees, maybe there’s some reasons that you’ve highlighted that schools don’t want to do that. One, they might be subject to workers’ compensation benefits. There could be some big payouts in career-ending injuries,” Byrd said. “Maybe a lot of the southern schools that are right-to-work states do not want to deal with public sector unions, which a lot of these players would be in right now. But they are employees. When you have employment agreements, when you have high-dollar payouts, you have very highly paid players, (and) you can have things like non-compete or restrictions within a certain radius.”

Jindal also anticipated changes.

“This offseason proved that there’s going to have to be some increased regulation or somebody has to step up and declare whether we can just have pay-to-play contracts, whether this is going to be semi-employment contracts,” Jindal said. “Because right now, what’s happening is these contracts are masked as not pay-for-play, when in reality they read very much like that.”

Charles Bediako starts for Alabama basketball vs Mizzou, live tracker

In the second game of his second stint with Alabama basketball, Charles Bediako has received the starting nod at center.

The addition of the 7-foot G League veteran before the Crimson Tide faced Tennessee last weekend allowed Aiden Sherrell, who has been the regular starter at the five position, to move to the four.

Bediako, age 23, has been allowed to return to the collegiate stage under a temporary restraining order after filing a lawsuit against the NCAA with the Tuscaloosa Circuit Court on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

Follow along here with The Tuscaloosa News for live updates on his performance against Missouri.

Live updates on Charles Bediako first start vs Missouri

This section will be updated with new information once the game begins.

The Alabama-Missouri game will be shown on SEC Network starting at 7 p.m. CT.

Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for The Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@usatodayco.com.

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Broncos Schedule: Which opponents will Denver face in 2026?

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The Denver Broncos will have to play a first-place schedule in 2026 after winning the AFC West. This means they will have to face the division winners of each of the other three AFC divisions in regular-season games next year.

We know who the Broncos will face, but won’t fight out when until the NFL releases its schedule later this spring (usually mid-May). Still, we can get an idea of how that schedule could shape up now.

The Broncos will be looking to win the AFC West in consecutive years for the first time since 2014-15, but the road to accomplishing that won’t be easy.

Denver Broncos’ 2026 opponents

Home and Away

Kansas City Chiefs
Las Vegas Raiders
Los Angeles Chargers

Home

Buffalo Bills
Jacksonville Jaguars
Miami Dolphins
Los Angeles Rams
Seattle Seahawks

Away

New England Patriots
Pittsburgh Steelers
New York Jets
Arizona Cardinals
San Francisco 49ers
Carolina Panthers

As you can see, this is going to be an extremely difficult schedule, at least on paper. Of the 14 different opponents the Broncos will face next season, nine of them were playoff teams this season. They will also have to face both Super Bowl teams (Patriots, Seahawks) and the Rams, who made it to the NFC Championship Game.

READ:Did the Broncos just fire one coach to make sure they don’t lose another?

There will be several things that happen in free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft that can make these teams look much different than they do now, but one would have to believe that the Broncos will have one of the league’s most difficult schedules next season.

2026 NFL mock draft 5.0: Another QB besides Fernando Mendoza goes in Round 1, while Chiefs get new weapon

All eyes are now on Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. With only two teams left playing, it’s the perfect time for fans of all the others to look forward to the 2026 NFL Draft this April. Who should your team be targeting with its first-round pick? Find out here.

In this mock draft, Nate Tice makes the odd-numbered picks, and Charles McDonald makes the even. Draft order via Tankathon.

More 2026 NFL mock drafts: 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 4.0

1. Las Vegas Raiders — Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana

This pick feels more of a sure thing than whoever the Raiders are going to be hiring as head coach. Mendoza is a clean operator whose sheer professionalism could lift the floor up for a franchise that’s been in the doldrums for oh so long. Mendoza is accurate, has good size, moves well in the pocket, and constantly finds the right answer from the pocket (he’s already a standout in situations like third down, the red zone and two-minute drives). He’s not an overwhelming athlete, but can create and scramble for yards when things go astray.

The Raiders’ offensive line needs a lot of work, but they do have an interesting collection of young skill players (Brock Bowers, Ashton Jeanty, I’d even include Tre Tucker here) that would give Mendoza some immediate options as he starts in the NFL. Mendoza’s game, work ethic, and intelligence should help make his transition to the NFL not quite as daunting (more under center work notwithstanding) when compared to others jumping from a shotgun-heavy college offense. He’s exactly what the silver and black need.

2. New York Jets — Rueben Bain Jr., Edge, Miami

The Jets would love a quarterback good enough to take here, but there isn’t one. So this is a smart time to go best player available, which very well could be Rueben Bain Jr. from Miami. Bain doesn’t have prototypical build, but he does have incredible athleticism and skill to be an impact defensive end in the NFL from Day 1.

3. Arizona Cardinals — Francis Mauigoa, OT/OG, Miami (FL)

The Cardinals have question marks at head coach and quarterback, and could feasibly draft just about any position here and it would make sense given the state of their roster currently. Other players in this class might rise as pure offensive tackles, but Mauigoa has earned the right for a chance at right tackle at the next level. Mauigoa is a mauling run blocker with clean technique who seldom gets caught out of position. Whether he ends up at right tackle or kicks inside to guard, he is a great fit for a Cardinals team that desperately needs more talent up front to complement left tackle Paris Johnson Jr., who has shown flashes of future stardom but got caught up in this franchise’s messiness.

4. Tennessee Titans — Arvell Reese, Edge/LB, Ohio State

Another best player available move, this time with the Titans drafting someone that could be considered the best player in the draft. Reese is a disruptive, explosive player that has real upside as a pass rusher and run defender. He would fit right in Robert Saleh’s defense off the edge and could create a wrecking duo with star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.

5. New York Giants — Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

The Giants have oodles of talent on their defensive front and they could look to continue to boost their (underrated) offensive line, or even add another weapon to add to the passing game and build around Jaxson Dart and Malik Nabers when he returns from injury. Instead, the Giants tab Downs as the highest-drafted safety since Jamal Adams in 2017. The Giants have been leaky to explosive plays over the past couple of seasons, with their defensive backfield being constant culprits in allowing those big plays. Downs’ versatility, intelligence, and soundness as a football player will help shore up those big plays and be the tip of the spear for however new defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson wants to use him.

6. Cleveland Browns — Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

Cleveland has to rebuild its offensive line, no matter who is the head coach of this team next year. The Browns are getting a little old up front (and, frankly, bad) so it’s time to add talent to the offensive tackle room. Spencer Fano has the ability to start right away with long-term development upside that the Browns need.

7. Washington Commanders — David Bailey, Edge, Texas Tech

This one is a pretty easy pairing. The Commanders are starved for edge rushers, especially ones that can win one-on-one and get after the quarterback. That’s exactly what Bailey brings to the table. He’s a dynamo off the edge and brings the heat play after play. Bailey’s lack of size can give him some issues against the run, but he improved in that area during his lone season in Lubbock. He’ll immediately inject some juice into a front that needs it.

8. New Orleans Saints — Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

Tyler Shough did enough to get another year as the starting quarterback in New Orleans, but their wide receiver room could use a bit of juice. Carnell Tate would make a lot of sense as a strong starting wide receiver across from Chris Olave, who isn’t always the most available player. The Saints could use another strong weapon on offense, and Tate might be the best wide receiver in this class.

9. Kansas City Chiefs — Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame

The Chiefs could use another impact defensive player. But Kansas City needs speed, and not just timed speed but real game speed, at their skill player positions. Love is one of the best overall players in this draft class who can take any touch to the house. He would raise the ceiling on Andy Reid’s screen plays and be a real weapon behind the Chiefs’ burly offensive line in the run game, easing some of the burden on Patrick Mahomes to constantly create big plays for this offense. I’m sure new/returning offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy would be thrilled to work with such a talented back.

10. Cincinnati Bengals — Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

The Bengals need defense, obviously. However they’ve spent so many recent assets along the defensive line, maybe they try another position here and go cornerback, which they also need. Mansoor Delane would immediately be their most talented cornerback and give them someone who can keep up with opposing wide receivers in coverage.

11. Miami Dolphins — Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

McCoy is still in the running to be the first cornerback selected despite not playing this season due to a knee injury. The Dolphins could truly draft any position and it would make sense, but they could use a young cornerback with some pedigree. While quarterback and other position groups (like non-Waddle wide receivers) are still question marks, McCoy would help new head coach Jeff Hafley have a reasonable answer at every position on his defense that will be tasked with carrying football games during his maiden season in Miami.

12. Dallas Cowboys — Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

Dallas has an opportunity to really upgrade its defense here, and can shore up what has the potential to be a top front seven with the addition of Sonny Styles. He’s a fast, physical linebacker that has all the talent in the world to be an ace starter in short order in the NFL.

13. Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta Falcons) — Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson

The Rams use the Falcons’ first-round pick to take the brother of a Falcon. Terrell is undersized, which might be something the Rams want to move away from in their cornerback room, but his awareness, twitch, and ball skills more than make up for his lack of bulk. He would immediately be the Rams most talented back seven player and his skillset would fit in Chris Shula’s defense perfectly.

14. Baltimore Ravens — Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn

Jesse Minter was hired to help Baltimore get back to having a stalwart defense, but the Ravens will need a bit more talent up front to make that an easier job. Keldric Faulk is a high-upside project who can affect the run game right now with his sheer size and power. This is the realistic upside play that the Ravens have cashed in on for the past 30 years.

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — CJ Allen, LB, Georgia

Jason Licht has no qualms with taking a player that’s not at a position of need, so anything is in play here. This is the year the Bucs finally draft the replacement for the unsinkable Lavonte David. Allen has been a steadying force for Georgia’s defense ever since he stepped on the field as a freshman. He has intangibles and a well-rounded game that would fit in Todd Bowles’ defense. And really any defense, to be fair.

16. New York Jets (via Indianapolis Colts) — Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

This could be a steal here for the Jets, who get to add another high-upside, high-floor prospect here in Jordyn Tyson. Figuring out who will be throwing them the ball next year is a different story, but Tyson and Garrett Wilson is a good one-two punch for somebody.

17. Detroit Lions — Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah

While the center position might be the most important area for the Lions offense to improve this season, a Taylor Decker succession plan might not be too far behind. Lomu plays calm with light feet, and he has a good frame but could stand to add strength to take his game to the next level. I’m bullish on Lomu and think he could end up as a good starter on the blindside as he matures. A timeline behind Decker with Hank Fraley coaching him would be an ideal situation.

18. Minnesota Vikings — Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State

The Vikings’ defense was incredible last season, but they still could use another hoss in the middle of the field. Kayden McDonald would make a lot of sense as a true nose tackle talent in Brian Flores’ defense, creating even more opportunities for Flores to put his players in the best positions possible for them to break games.

19. Carolina Panthers — Peter Woods, DT, Clemson

Woods could go much higher than this, or much lower. His flashes are as good as any defensive player in this draft class, but he had a maddeningly inconsistent year on an underwhelming Clemson team. The Panthers need to continue to add needle-movers to their defense and if Woods reaches his ceiling, the Panthers could have a monster front with Woods and Derrick Brown. Carolina has also had recent success with another defensive draft faller coming off an inconsistent final collegiate season in 2025 second-round pick Nic Scourton.

20. Dallas Cowboys (via Green Bay Packers) — Brandon Cisse, DB, South Carolina

After spending their first pick on Sonny Styles, the Cowboys can add another piece here with Brandon Cisse from South Carolina. They desperately need help at cornerback, especially after cutting long-time starter Trevon Diggs.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers — Makai Lemon, WR, USC

The Steelers might not traditionally take wide receivers in the first round, but after their 2025 passing attack faltered time and again outside of deep forays to DK Metcalf and a bevy of tight end targets, I think it’ll be OK for them to break tradition and add some juice to their pass catching group. Lemon’s play style (he was primarily a slot player at USC) pairs nicely with Metcalf as well as Mike McCarthy’s quick-hitting offense, and gives this offense an underneath weapon that can actually create something.

22. Los Angeles Chargers — Vega Ioane, G, Penn State

The Chargers, again, need help up front after a brutal showing in the postseason that saw their Super Bowl hopes end after one game. It’s impossible to predict losing so many offensive linemen to injury, but having more of them at least gives an opportunity to build some much-needed depth up front.

23. Philadelphia Eagles — Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia

Freeling has been a big riser over the back half of the college season and might go even higher than this when this cycle is all said and done. He has good size with long arms and a frame that could add even more bulk. Freeling is an easy mover (his basketball background shows up constantly) whose technique and polish sharpened quickly after he got healthy this year. He even showed improved play strength and ability to anchor the last month of the season that only adds to his appeal. Freeling might play on the left side in college, but his athleticism should allow him to flip sides if needed. Howie Roseman loves investing in the trenches and this would give Jeff Stoutland and company a Lane Johnson succession plan.

24. Cleveland Browns (via Jacksonville Jaguars) — Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama

The Browns become the Ty Simpson team. Simpson struggled over the back half of his final season due to injuries, but the Browns just have nothing at quarterback in a tough division not to have one. Simpson is not the highest-upside guy out there, but he gives Cleveland a chance for some much needed, bare-minimum competency with upside to get better.

25. Chicago Bears — Christen Miller, DT, Georgia

The Bears’ defense had admirable late season performances, notably against the Rams in the divisional round, but they need to become more stout against the run. Luckily, this is a good defensive tackle class, especially for run-first guys. Hunter is one of those talented interior defenders, and would give the Bears a burly defender that can eat blocks but also get into the backfield as well. He even has some upside as a pass rusher, too. Hunter has to work on down-to-down consistency, but there aren’t a lot of players with this size that can move as easily as Hunter does.

26. Buffalo Bills — T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson

Buffalo’s defense improved as the season hit the waning moments, but the Bills still need more talent at all three levels. That’s a tall ask, but they can tip their toes in the edge rusher market with the selection of athletic defensive end T.J. Parker from Clemson.

27. San Francisco 49ers — Blake Miller, OT, Clemson

Miller is a right tackle with good size, quickness and light feet as a pass protector. His agility would make him a great fit for a Shanahan offense that likes to have its linemen constantly on the move. Trent Williams keeps staving off any big drop in play but is getting up there in years, and while the 49ers extended Colton McKivitz recently, he is not a needle-moving player. Miller’s size and run game blocking should help him fill any non-center spot on the offensive line until the 49ers figure out their long-term plan at both tackle spots.

28. Houston Texans — Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

The Texans’ offensive line is still a problem and they can take a massive swing here to fix it with the 6-7, 370-pound Kadyn Proctor. Proctor has to answer some questions about his conditioning, but if he can stay in shape at the next level he has a chance to tap into the athleticism that has scouts and fans so excited about his upside.

29. Los Angeles Rams — Denzel Boston, WR, Washington

The Rams have reportedly poked around about moving up in the draft and selecting a pass catcher high in recent years (Tetairoa McMillan in 2025, Brock Bowers in 2024), and this time they stand pat with their original selection and get Boston at the tail end of the first round. Boston is a big wide receiver with the skill set of a true “X” wide receiver that can win in isolated situations. He would give the Rams a behemoth starting wide receiver trio with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams to go along with their deep tight end room. A half-dozen power forwards with Matthew Stafford firing the football would be a dream, and give Nacua an ideal long-term running mate that would allow him to get moved around and used however Sean McVay wants.

30. Denver Broncos — Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas

A long-term linebacker prospect is exactly what the Broncos need and they get a talented one here in Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. He was injured to close the season, but they can use his talents here to give them a more complete defense with young talent at all three levels.

31. New England Patriots — Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

A team picking in the top five the past two drafts is suddenly in the Super Bowl. And while the Patriots’ roster nailed their recent free agency class, they could stand to add some more building blocks, especially on offense around their star quarterback Drake Maye. While Sadiq is a tight end, the Patriots need pass catchers, especially ones that can create explosives with the ball in their hands. Josh McDaniels loves to use tight ends, and Maye has loved throwing the ball to Hunter Henry in his first two seasons, Sadiq would give them a weapon that can turn those screens and underneath routes into big plays. He has the speed and receiving ability to stretch the defense, and also some real grit as a blocker that Mike Vrabel would love.

32. Seattle Seahawks — Cashius Howell, Edge, Texas A&M

The Seahawks have hit the “no clue, let’s mock them a pass rusher” level in their roster building. They don’t have too many holes that can immediately be plugged here, so let’s just give them another front seven player to add to that defense.

🚨Kilian Toscano swaps Nacional for Santa Fe, unveiled as a Cardenal

Independiente Santa Fe continues to add young talent to its sports project for the 2026 season. In recent hours, it was confirmed that Kilian Toscano, a 21-year-old midfielder, will join the “Cardenal” squad after reaching a loan agreement with Atlético Nacional. The young player, who is looking to establish himself in the capital, arrives with the mission of bringing balance and dynamism to the midfield of the team led by Pablo Peirano.

Experience and International Projection

Despite his young age, Toscano is no rookie in professional football. The midfielder already boasts 39 official matches, the vast majority of them wearing the verdolaga jersey, where he demonstrated his abilities in ball recovery and initiating play. Additionally, his talent led him to participate in several processes with the Colombia U-20 National Team during the Argentina 2023 World Cup cycle, although he ultimately was not included in the final squad for the global event.

A New Beginning in Bogotá

This move represents the first change of scenery for Toscano, who completed his entire youth development in Medellín. For Santa Fe, the addition of the young player responds to the need to refresh the squad with promising players who are already familiar with the demands of big clubs. The footballer is expected to join training at the Tenjo facility immediately to compete for a spot in the starting eleven before the league begins.

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DWU baseball picked eighth in GPAC preseason poll

Jan. 27—MITCHELL — The Dakota Wesleyan University baseball team was picked to finish eighth out of 11 programs in the Great Plains Athletic Conference Coaches preseason poll, the league announced on Monday.

The Tigers received 34 points in the coaches polls after finishing the 2024-25 season at 13-37 overall and 11-17 in the GPAC under head coach Charlie Dubanoski in his fourth year at the helm.

Concordia (Neb.) tallied 98 points and is the GPAC coaches’ preseason selection as the top-ranked team. The Bulldogs received eight out of the 10 first-place votes after winning the regular season GPAC title with a league mark of 25-3.

Morningside was picked second with 87 points and one first-place vote, Doane (Neb.) was third with 85 points and one-first-place vote, while Briar Cliff (75) and Mount Marty (60) rounded out the top-five teams, respectively. Briar Cliff won the GPAC tournament last spring. Points were awarded on a 10-through-1 basis and coaches could not vote for their own team.

DWU will open its 49-game schedule on the road in an NAIA Festival tournament in Joplin, Missouri, on Feb. 14. Dakota Wesleyan will face Clarke (Iowa) in a doubleheader at noon and 3 p.m., and then play College of the Ozarks at noon and 3 p.m. on Feb. 15. The Tigers will be at home 20 times this year, with the home opener tentatively scheduled for March 12 against Bismarck State (N.D.) at Drake Field.

🚨No Armani: here’s River’s squad to face Gimnasia

River Plate and Gimnasia LP face each other this Wednesday at 8:00 PM at the Estadio Monumental for the second round of the 2026 Torneo Apertura. After a victorious debut against Barracas Central, Marcelo Gallardo’s team looks to confirm their football improvement against a “Lobo” side that arrives in high spirits after defeating Racing.

The big question mark in Núñez remains the goalkeeper position. Due to Franco Armani’s inflamed heel, the young Santiago Beltrán will stay between the posts. In defense, Matías Viña will continue as left back, as Marcos Acuña will be rested. The midfield will be led by the balance of Aníbal Moreno and Fausto Vera, while in attack, Sebastián Driussi and Facundo Colidio will be the main goal threats.

The match will have a special emotional charge: the return of Nacho Fernández to the Monumental, this time as captain and leader of Gimnasia. Zarinatto’s team arrives consolidated, with the only doubt being whether to keep Silva Torrejón or include the young Gelsomino.

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2026 ATV and UTV Race Schedule

Source: ATV.com / San Felipe 250

The biggest race of the year is just barely in the rearview and yet we’re already looking forward to the upcoming year’s worth of ATV and UTV races. While Dakar might have come and gone, there’s still a ton to look forward to, including King of the Hammers, the San Felipe 250, and more. Here’s a list of this year’s race schedule so you can mark your calendar.

Source: ATV.com

The Major ATV & UTV Races of 2026

January 14–18, 2026

• Parker 400 – Parker, Arizona, USA

Late January–Early February 2026

• King of the Hammers – Johnson Valley, California, USA

March 4–8, 2026

• The Mint 400 – Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

March 25–29, 2026

• SCORE San Felipe 250 – San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico

April 22–26, 2026

• Silver State 300 – Tonopah, Nevada, USA

April 30 – May 8, 2026

• NORRA Mexican 1000 – Ensenada to San José del Cabo, Mexico

June 3–7, 2026

• SCORE Baja 500 – Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico

July 16–19, 2026

• Vegas to Reno Legends Rally – Reno / Northern Nevada, USA

August 13–16, 2026

• Vegas to Reno – Reno to Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

September 9–13, 2026

• SCORE Baja 400 – Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico

October 15–19, 2026

• Laughlin Desert Classic – Laughlin, Nevada, USA

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MLB sets this year’s trade deadline for Monday, Aug. 3

NEW YORK (AP) — Teams will have a few extra days this summer to acquire players for playoff runs and to shed payroll.

Major League Baseball set Aug 3. at 6 p.m. EDT as the trade deadline on Tuesday.

MLB avoided having the trade deadline on weekends in recent years, and this year’s falls on a Monday.

Last year’s deadline was July 31, while it was July 30 in 2024 and 2021, and Aug. 1 in 2023 and 2022.

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