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Everything Happening in Big Ten Last Time Michigan Won NCAA Men's Tournament

  • Michigan won the 2026 NCAA title — its first national championship since 1989, ending a 37-year drought.
  • College basketball looks very different now than in 1989 — from how the game is played to media, recruiting and the overall landscape.
  • The Big Ten itself had a different lineup back then; several teams that are in the conference today weren’t members in the 1988–89 season.

2026 NFL Draft: After Fernando Mendoza, Where Will the Top QB Prospects Land?

  • Ty Simpson to the Jets — a likely first-rounder who could “redshirt” behind veteran Geno Smith in 2026, giving him time to develop without rushing into a starting role.
  • Carson Beck to the Packers — a seasoned college starter who’d make sense as a Day-3 pick and a trustworthy backup if Jordan Love misses time.
  • Taylen Green to the Commanders — an ultra-athletic dual-threat (4.37 40, huge vertical) who could be a high-upside QB3 to fit Washington’s scheme.

USA Forward Patrick Agyemang Will Miss 2026 World Cup With Achilles Injury

  • U.S. striker Patrick Agyemang suffered a serious Achilles injury for Derby and will miss this summer’s home World Cup.
  • He was stretchered off visibly emotional; Derby says further tests are pending and there’s no recovery timeline yet.
  • Agyemang had been in hot form—10 goals for Derby after arriving from MLS and a recent goal for the U.S.—making his absence a big blow.

Big Picture: Jim Harbaugh is 'Fired Up' by Mike McDaniel, who is 'Perfect' for Justin Herbert

  • Jim Harbaugh and flashy new OC Mike McDaniel have hit it off personally and professionally despite very different styles — they even went to a Lakers game together.
  • McDaniel’s creative, Shanahan-influenced offense should mean fewer straight drop-backs and more screens/play-action to keep Justin Herbert safer.
  • The Chargers have aggressively upgraded the offensive line in free agency (and could draft another starter) to better protect Herbert and support Harbaugh’s running game.

Deere & Co agrees to pay $99 million to settle 'right to repair' lawsuit

  • John Deere agreed to a $99 million settlement of a class-action claiming it restricted repair software and steered farmers to authorized dealers, driving up tractor repair costs.
  • The company denies wrongdoing but agreed to measures to improve access to diagnostic tools and other repair resources for customers.
  • The case is part of the wider “right to repair” debate — and Deere still faces a separate FTC lawsuit over similar repair-access and cost concerns.

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