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Steelers host top guard prospects for pre-draft visits
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The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane, Iowa's Beau Stephens and Ohio State's Will Kacmarek for pre-draft visits on Tuesday. Ioane, considered the top guard in the 2026 NFL Draft class, is a potential first-round replacement for Isaac Seumalo, who left in free agency. The visits come amid speculation of a mid-round run on offensive linemen.
New York Islanders forward Victor Eklund will make his NHL debut tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes on Long Island. The Swedish prospect, drafted 16th overall in 2025, impressed in the AHL with nine points in seven games. Islanders officials confirmed the roster move following reports from HockeyNews.
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Danish national team goaltender Frederik Dichow has joined SHL club Timrå IK from HV71 on a two-year contract. Timrå sport chief Kent Norberg, who previously recruited Dichow to HV71, led the move. Dichow expressed excitement about competing in SCA Arena.
Cameron Norrie defeated Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-4 in the first round of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, ending the 41-year-old Swiss player's final appearance at the event on a controversial net-cord match point. Norrie immediately apologized to Wawrinka after the lucky winner. Tournament director Tommy Robredo presented Wawrinka with a trophy honoring his legacy.
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Indonesian shuttler Jonatan Christie has set the Polytron Indonesia Open 2026 as a top target this season. He has never won the BWF World Tour Super 1000 event since debuting in 2015. The tournament is scheduled for June 2-7, 2026, at Istora Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta.
Philippine tennis player Alex Eala crashed out in the first round of the 2026 Stuttgart Open in Germany, losing 6-1, 6-4 to Canada's Leylah Fernandez on April 14. It marks her third opening-round defeat this year. Fernandez, who has Filipino heritage, advances to the next round.
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The SRM Institute of Science and Technology and the University of Texas-Dallas have reached the finals of the spring 2026 Collegiate Chess League season, guaranteeing a new champion after St. Louis University and the University of Missouri-Columbia won the previous seven titles. SRM defeated SLU 9.5-6.5 in the semifinals, while UTD beat Mizzou 8.5-3.5. The final matchup is scheduled for Saturday, April 18 at 2 p.m. EDT.
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