stlouisstar.com latest rss headlines

2026 NFL Draft Grades: Raiders, Browns score near perfect

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:19:12 GMT

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)

With the 2026 NFL Draft in the books, we're ready to check the work of all 32 teams.

The good news for the teams who paid the price to pick early in this year's draft is many of them made of the most of the opportunity.

Our analysts break down the work of every team's front office and assign a letter grade with rapid reaction to the draft class of every club.

Trump-class battleship anchor US Navy's expansive USD 377.5B "Golden Fleet" budget request to counter PLAN's rise

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:38 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 23 (ANI): The United States Navy has placed its proposed next-generation battleship programme, the BB(X) or 'Trump-class', at the centre of a USD 377.5 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget request to shore up its intent to 'restore' maritime dominance and accelerate fleet modernisation, as China's PLAN numbers grow rapidly.

The budget, released by the Department of the Navy on Tuesday, marks

Why can't AI serve as qualified doctors despite high test scores?

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:45:15 GMT

As AI is pushed further into clinical practice, the risks that come with it also require close attention. Kleesiek emphasized that the human factor is still crucial and that AI must be deployed under the guidance of physicians with the expertise to understand the technology and use it properly.

BERLIN, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Is a headache a warning sign of stroke? Does a cough require an X-ray? Wha

Royals officially announce $2B Crown Center ballpark

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:55:14 GMT

(Photo credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images)

The Royals have secured $2 billion in private investment to build a new ballpark in downtown Kansas City, the team announced Wednesday.

The 85-acre Crown Center project includes a park-like central square with fountains and keeps the club in Missouri.

'Our founder Ewing Kauffman wanted the Royals to be Kansas City's forever, and he wanted the team to benefi

Field Level Media's Top 100

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:40:22 GMT

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)

Field Level Media Top 100 rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft:

1. QB Fernando MendozaIndiana (6-5, 225)

2. RB Jeremiyah Love Notre Dame (6-0, 210)

3. TE Kenyon Sadiq Oregon (6-3, 245)

4. WR Carnell Tate Ohio State (6-3, 195)

5. OT Spencer Fano Utah (6-4, 300)

6. LB Arvell Reese Ohio State (6-4, 243)

7. EDGE David Bailey Texas Tech (6-3,

Restore Earth Day's Legacy

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT

This Earth Day arrives at a sobering moment as the EPA continues to erase the safeguards it was created to uphold.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established in 1970, following the first Earth Day, expressly to p

Miami Adds Seven Players in the Final Day of the 2026 NFL Draft

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:04:11 GMT

Dolphins Staff

The Dolphins wrapped things up Saturday by taking seven players in the final four rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft, bringing the total for this year's class to 13 players.

Miami's 13 players in this year's draft is the second most by the team since 1994, when the NFL Draft adopted its seven-round format. The Dolphins selected 14 players in 1997.

"I would say it was collaborative, cohesive.

2026 NFL Draft: Reviewing what the Packers accomplished

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:36:31 GMT

Different year, but still plenty of promise

Mike Spofford

GREEN BAY In reviewing his 2026 draft, Brian Gutekunst called it a "unique year" in which his choices gave him "some peace."

So let's examine what each of those phrases means.

It certainly was different for the Packers general manager to draft only six players, his smallest class and the smallest in Green Bay in 22 years, since before t

Meet the Team: 2026 New Orleans Saints Draft Picks

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:30:03 GMT

The New Orleans Saints drafted eight players in the 2026 NFL draft

New Orleans Saints

Here's the full list of players selected by New Orleans in each round of the NFL Draft.

The Saints drafted Arizona State wide receiverJordyn Tyson, University of Georgia defensive tackleChristen Miller, University of Georgia tight endOscar Delp, Auburn guardJeremiah Wright, North Dakota State wide receiverBryce Lan

What to like about the Steelers Day 3 picks

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:15:00 GMT

THE PICK:Fourth Round (121st overall)

THE PLAYER:Kaden Wetjen, WR, Iowa

THE PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS:5-foot-83/4, 195 pounds

THE PARTICULARS:Wetjen caught 23 passes for 197 yards and one touchdown in three seasons at Iowa (20 of his receptions, 151 of his receiving yards and his lone receiving TD were registered in 2025). He also carried

Steelers select Spears-Jennings in seventh round

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:48:00 GMT

Teresa Varley

The Steelers selected Oklahoma safety Robert Spears-Jennings with the 224th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

In four seasons he appea

Steelers select Rubio in sixth round

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:05:00 GMT

Teresa Varley

📄:Sixth Round: Gabriel Rubio| 📺:Graham on Rubio| 📺:Pick Announcement| 📺:Rubio's college highlights

The Steelers selected Notre Dame defensive end Gabriel Rubio with the 210th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Rubio played in six games in 2025, starting five, but missed the final six due to injury.

He appeared in 39 career games for the Fighting Irish, starting

READ: Rams trade picks 207, 251 and 252 to Eagles

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:42:02 GMT

Stu Jackson

INGLEWOOD, Calif. The Rams moved up on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Originally scheduled to not be on the clock until pick 207 in the sixth round, the Rams sent that selection, along with picks 251 and 252, to the Eagles in exchange for the 197th pick.

The trade leaves pick 232 as Los Angeles' only other scheduled selection to make on the final day of this year's draft.

Los Angeles'

Giants draft Auburn DL Bobby Jamison-Travis in Round 6

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:11:00 GMT

Giants.com

With the No. 186 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the New York Giants selected Auburn defensive lineman Bobby Jamison-Travis.

Height: 6'3 3/8"

Weight: 328 lbs

Arm: 34 1/4"

Hand: 9 5/8"

Hometown: Minneapolis, Minn.

Previous School: Iowa Western

2025:Played and started in all 12 games at nose tackle had a career-high 36 tackles on the year, leading Au

Who Are The Early Top 2027 NFL Draft Prospects

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:34:00 GMT

Here are Sporting News' early Top 25 prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft

Omar Navarro

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and it's never to early to look ahead.

A year away from the draft in Washington, Sporting News' Bill Bender ranked histop players in the 2027draft class.

His early indication? A slight lean to defense towards the top with 13 of the top 25 being on that side of

Fast Facts: Caleb Douglas

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:29:51 GMT

Travis Wingfield

The Dolphins drafted Texas Tech wide receiver Caleb Douglas Friday night with No. 75 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. In 40 games with the Red Raiders and Florida Gators, Douglas caught 135 passes for 2,031 yards and 16 touchdowns.

Douglas is just under 6 feet 4 inches and ran a 4.39-time in the 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

1. Height-speed combination

Day 2 of NFL Draft brings extra activity for Packers

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:58:56 GMT

Contract extension, trade up in third round add to Friday flurry
Mike Spofford
GREEN BAY That was one heck of a Friday for the Green Bay Packers.
It started with signingJayden Reedto a contract extension, a receiver whom Brian Gutekunst tabbed "a winning football player," and in the same breath the general manager didn't shy away from talking aboutChristian Watsonas his next long-term target.

Versatile Chris McClellan brings it all to Packers' defensive line

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:50:00 GMT

Green Bay traded up to secure its big man in the third round
Wes Hodkiewicz
GREEN BAY As the second day of the NFL Draft rolled along, Brian Gutekunst kept glancing up at the top of the Packers' draft board and seeing one name staring back at him.
Missouri'sChris McClellan.
Green Bay did its research on the 6-foot-3, 313-pound defensive tackle and saw a physical, do-it-all workhorse whose stoc

Colts select LSU safety A.J. Haulcy in third round of 2026 NFL Draft

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:05:37 GMT

Haulcy totaled 10 interceptions over four collegiate seasons.
JJ Stankevitz
The Colts added to their secondary in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting LSU safety A.J. Haulcy with the No. 78 overall pick Friday night.
The 6-foot, 215 pound Haulcy appeared in 48 games (44 starts) over four collegiate seasons with New Mexico (2022), Houston (2023-2024) and LSU (2025). He totaled 347 tackles

Bucs Trade Down, Gain Fifth-Round Pick | Updates

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:25:00 GMT

Keep informed with our daily updates: News, notes and more throughout the 2026 Offseason
Scott Smith
April 24 Updates
General Manager Jason Licht and the Buccaneers executed a draft-weekend trade for the first time in three years on Friday night, picking up an extra fifth-round pick for moving down seven spots in the third round.
The deal was with the Green Bay Packers and it

5 Things to Know About Zion Young

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:18:15 GMT

Clifton Brown
The Ravens selected outside linebacker Zion Young with the 45th-overall pick on Friday night. Here are five things to know about Young:
He's not just a pass rusher and plays the run well.
Young had a career-high 6.5 sacks at Missouri in 2025 and had a career-high 16.5 tackles for loss. He uses his hands well to ward off blockers and held his own in SEC competition agai

Mark Ingram And Son Troll Steelers During Draft Announcement

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:13:18 GMT

Justin Robertson
Mark Ingram II and his son made the most of their moment on the Pittsburgh draft stage.
Before announcing the Ravens' second-round pick of Missouri EDGE Zion Young, the former Ravens running back and his son took a jab at the AFC North rivals.
"Steelers still suck!" the younger Ingram screamed, setting off a chorus of boos.
"You got a problem with that, come see me!" Ingram said

Mark Ingram's Son Trolls Steelers During Draft Announcement

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:13:18 GMT

Justin Robertson
Mark Ingram II and his son made the most of their moment on the Pittsburgh draft stage.
Before announcing the Ravens' second-round pick of Missouri EDGE Zion Young, the former Ravens running back and his son took a jab at the AFC North rivals.
"Steelers still suck!" the younger Ingram screamed, setting off a chorus of boos.
"You got a problem with that, come see me!" Ingram said

5 Things to Know About Second-Round Pick Josiah Trotter

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:46:33 GMT

Get to know the Buccaneers second-round draft selection Josiah Trotter
Brianna Dix
His father, Jeremiah Sr., was drafted in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft and had three different stints with the Eagles during an 11-year NFL tenure and was voted to four Pro Bowls. Jeremiah Sr. was inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame in 2016 and played three games for the Buccaneers in 2007.
At St Joseph's Pr

Ravens Select OLB Zion Young in Second Round

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:14:02 GMT

Ryan Mink
The Ravens continued to get stronger in the trenches on Day 2 of the NFL Draft, just on the other side of the ball, with the selection of outside linebacker Zion Young.
The former Missouri standout is a complete defensive end versus the run and rushing the quarterback.
He's physically imposing at over 6-foot-5 and 267 pounds and has the production to back up his stature. Young posted 6.5 sac

Daniel Jeremiah's Best Available Players on Day 2 of 2026 NFL Draft

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:30:00 GMT

Omar Navarro
The Chargers made their first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting Miami edge rusherAkheem Mesidorwith the No. 22 overall pick.
Now comes Rounds 2 and 3 of the draft on Friday, where the Bolts currently hold the Nos. 55 and 86 overall picks.
All news, analysis and information can be found at theChargers Draft Hub.
Here are NFL Network draft analyst

READ: 2026 Los Angeles Rams Draft Picks

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:06:27 GMT

TheRams.com
The Los Angeles Rams Draft Tracker will be updated in real time with all of the team's 2026 draft picks and news below:
TY SIMPSON
First-Round Pick, 13th Overall: Alabama QB Ty Simpson
Videos
Rams select Ty Simpson with No. 13 pick in 2026 draft
Ty Simpson credits father for development into Rams' first-round pick
Articles
R

2026 Giants Draft Tracker: Pick-by-pick information

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:47:00 GMT

byDan Salomone&Matt Citak
The 2026 NFL Draft is almost here.
Keep checking back for bios, highlights, interviews, photos, and scouting reports on each member of the incoming class.
New York Giants 2026 Draft Order:
Round 1No. 5
Round 1No. 10 (from CIN)
Round 2No. 37
Round 4No. 105
Round 5

Derrick Johnson To Be Inducted Into Chiefs Hall of Fame

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:00:01 GMT

Chiefs Public Relations
KANSAS CITY, Mo.Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt this morning announced that former linebacker Derrick Johnson will be the 55th individual inducted into the Chiefs Hall of Fame. Johnson will be introduced tonight at the Season Ticket Member Draft Fest presented by Branson Lakes Area, and will be inducted at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium during the 2026 regular season.<

2026 Mock Draft Tracker: The Finale

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:26:20 GMT

John Oehser
JACKSONVILLEThe theme remained the same until the end.
This is the ninth and final 2026 jaguars.com mock draft tracker. As has been the case for the past several months, defensive players remained popular projections for analysts examining the Jaguars in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Linebacker. Defensive tackle. Edge.
Analysts included all three positions for the Jaguars when

News Analysis: Why can't AI serve as qualified doctors despite high test scores?

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:45:03 GMT

BERLIN, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Is a headache a warning sign of stroke? Does a cough require an X-ray? What do abnormal test results really mean?
With just a few taps to describe symptoms and upload medical reports, people can receive a polished, seemingly professional assessment from artificial intelligence (AI) in seconds. More and more people have begun to turn to it for medical advice before seeing a doctor.

Voters in Virginia approve measure to redraw congressional map favoring Democrats

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:15:12 GMT

WASHINGTON, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Voters in Virginia on Tuesday approved a redistricting measure, paving the way for Democrats to potentially gain four more seats in Congress in the November mid-term elections.
The new map could reshape Virginia's congressional delegation, shifting it from a narrow 6-5 split to a 10-1 Democratic advantage, according to U.S. media reports.
Virginia is the second Democratic-

Man arrested for stealing LEGO pieces from boxes, replacing with dried pasta

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:34:12 GMT
Man arrested for stealing LEGO pieces from boxes, replacing with dried pasta

Trump evacuated after White House dinner shooting, officer hit

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:36:09 GMT
Trump evacuated after White House dinner shooting, officer hit

Clay County N.C. police K-9 airlifted after acute lung injury from ozone exposure

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:33:34 GMT
Clay County N.C. police K-9 airlifted after acute lung injury from ozone exposure

Chicago officer killed in hospital shooting, suspect held

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:32:55 GMT
Chicago officer killed in hospital shooting, suspect held

Ohio county launches new scholarship program to steer more people into public safety jobs

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:32:47 GMT
Ohio county launches new scholarship program to steer more people into public safety jobs

Rocky Balboa statue takes up a new home inside Philly art museum

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:32:47 GMT
Rocky Balboa statue takes up a new home inside Philly art museum

Costa Rica Influenza Vaccine 2026- CCSS Begins Rollout of 1.5 Million Doses The Costa Rica News

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:44:58 GMT
Costa Rica Influenza Vaccine 2026- CCSS Begins Rollout of 1.5 Million Doses The Costa Rica News

Ohio county launches new scholarship program to steer more people into public safety jobs

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:35:47 GMT
Ohio county launches new scholarship program to steer more people into public safety jobs

Chicago officer killed in hospital shooting, suspect held

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:35:34 GMT
Chicago officer killed in hospital shooting, suspect held

Clay County N.C. police K-9 airlifted after acute lung injury from ozone exposure

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:33:47 GMT
Clay County N.C. police K-9 airlifted after acute lung injury from ozone exposure

Rocky Balboa statue takes up a new home inside Philly art museum

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:39:00 GMT
Rocky Balboa statue takes up a new home inside Philly art museum

Greggs axes front of store food and drink fridges in drastic new measure to tackle shoplifting

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:35:36 GMT
Greggs axes front of store food and drink fridges in drastic new measure to tackle shoplifting

Hot Meals USA wins state resolution for feeding firefighters

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:05:50 GMT
Hot Meals USA wins state resolution for feeding firefighters

Press conference announced for presentation of Holy Sees Biennale art exhibit Headlines

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:34:02 GMT
Press conference announced for presentation of Holy Sees Biennale art exhibit Headlines

Tuberville raises rural hospital crisis, food safety concerns with Kennedy at Senate hearing

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:05:27 GMT
Tuberville raises rural hospital crisis, food safety concerns with Kennedy at Senate hearing

Kinew says tax-free prepared food plan will expand to corner stores

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:06:35 GMT
Kinew says tax-free prepared food plan will expand to corner stores

RFK Jr. Supports Potential Ban On Junk Food TV Ads

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:07:29 GMT
RFK Jr. Supports Potential Ban On Junk Food TV Ads

Lincoln City Libraries to host reception for Jevon Woods art installation

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:10:59 GMT
Lincoln City Libraries to host reception for Jevon Woods art installation

Albuquerque native to bring his typographic art back to Balloon Fiesta in 2026

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:07:34 GMT
Albuquerque native to bring his typographic art back to Balloon Fiesta in 2026

Over 3,000 pounds of apples donated to Roadrunner Food Bank

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:03:02 GMT
Over 3,000 pounds of apples donated to Roadrunner Food Bank

Bermuda To Hold Vaccination Week Events

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:27:26 GMT
Bermuda To Hold Vaccination Week Events