Crosshill Christian baseball player Miles Lute is the winner of the Maps Credit Union high school boys Athlete of the Week, as voted by Statesman Journal readers.
More: Crosshill athlete wins Maps Credit Union girls Athlete of the Week
A sophomore, Lute posted a hit, scored two runs, pitched five innings and struck out seven batters May 29 in the Eagles' 8-2 win over Country Christian in the Class 2A/1A state quarterfinals.
Lute received 57.55% of the reader poll votes. Dallas track and field athlete Bertram Latta was second (39.05%).
Here are the other nominees.

The New England Patriots have made a change to their offseason program schedule.
According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, the Patriots moved their mandatory minicamp from June 15-17 to June 9-11, as head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed to media members on Tuesday.
The Patriots will hold their mandatory minicamp for veteran players, as stipulated in the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement. Physicals will be administered on June 8, before the team goes through on-field activities.
New England’s second practice of the minicamp will entail walkthroughs only. No live contact will be permitted throughout the three days of the mandatory camp.
The Patriots acquired superstar wide receiver A.J. Brown in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles on June 1, changing the complexion of their roster even further this spring. They will continue to get Brown and the team into shape once the mandatory minicamp takes place next week.

The Philadelphia Eagles entered the 2026 offseason with a difficult challenge. After another NFC East ******* le and a playoff appearance, the organization faced coaching turnover, free-agent losses, and questions about how to keep a championship-caliber roster among the NFL's elite. General manager Howie Roseman responded aggressively, reshaping parts of the roster while attempting to maintain Philadelphia's place among the NFC contenders.
Here is a ranking of the Eagles' most important offseason moves from best to worst.
1. Hiring Sean Mannion as offensive coordinator
No move carries more importance than this one. The Eagles are entering their fifth consecutive season with a new offensive coordinator, but Philadelphia believes Mannion can provide the creativity and adaptability the offense lacked at times in 2025. After rising quickly through Green Bay's coaching staff, Mannion arrives with a reputation as a detailed teacher and innovative offensive mind. His success will largely determine whether Jalen Hurts and the offense return to championship form.
2. Signing Riq Woolen

EAST GREENWICH — It proved to be only a matter of time before Tessa Charello-Ingegneri and the rest of the attacking girls lacrosse crew that calls Carcieri Stadium home got going Wednesday evening.
East Greenwich was relentless coming forward around its junior standout, and an early Barrington lead in this Division I semifinal was gone by halftime.
The Avengers took control for good on a Charello-Ingegneri goal just 19 seconds into the third quarter and never looked back. They booked a return to the **** le round for the first time since 2023 after surging to a 16-9 victory over the Eagles.
Charello-Ingegneri finished with eight goals and had plenty of support from a lightning quick unit up front. Ava Halvorsen bagged a hat trick while Rell Ambler and Courtney Cavanaugh scored twice each to pull Barrington back after the visitors opened a 5-1 advantage in the opening eight minutes.
“When we came together after the first quarter, we just kind of collected ourselves,” Charello-Ingegneri said. “We told each other to focus, slow it down, look for the open person and make the right play.”

2026 Patriots Offseason Looks Very Similar To 2007 Perfection Season originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New England Patriots made the second-biggest trade of the offseason on Monday afternoon by acquiring Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl champion wide receiver A.J. Brown.
Brown is the second receiver that offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has brought in this offseason.
The first pass catcher brought in by New England is former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs.
It feels like the first time in some years that the Patriots have taken a real swing at the wide receiver position. The only comparison I can draw is to a pair of notable offseason acquisitions made in 2007, months before the Patriots would become the first team to finish a season 16-0.

This week's special edition of the Blue Federal Credit Union Athlete of the Week determined our top local high school boys athlete for the spring sports season.
Wellington baseball's Nate Blehm took top spring honors in the Fort Collins area with a tremendous two-way season on the diamond.
The junior could do it all for the Eagles.
That included leading Wellington to the program's first-ever postseason wins and state appearance, making the Class 3A tournament.
Blehm was outstanding on all fronts this spring.

Should Patroits Sign Stefon Diggs, Go All-In On Next Season? originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New England Patriots made a major move to acquire A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday.
The Patriots gave up a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. It is a major investment in a position they already invested in during free agency. The Patriots signed Romeo Doubs to a four-year, $68 million deal, worth up to $80 million, in free agency. Last season, the receiving corps did not have much going on behind Stefon Diggs.
Kayshon Boutte and Mack Hollins were solid players, but Brown and Doubs look to be an upgrade over what the Patriots had last season. Diggs was a 1,000-yard receiver last year, and he remains unsigned. Acquiring Brown is an all-in move, so should the Patriots also bring back Diggs to create an elite trio of wide receivers?
Well, the answer is more complicated than a simple yes or no. Right now, the Patriots' number three wide receiver is likely going to be Kayshon Boutte. However, there are rumors that he could be traded. He is in the final year of his deal and may want to play in an offense where he has a bigger role. He has been working out away from the team this offseason.

The Philadelphia Eagles' trade sending A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots was just one of two blockbuster deals on Monday, June 1. However, the trades involving Brown and former Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett, who is heading to the Los Angeles Rams, feature two players whose tenures end in very different fashions.
Specifically, Brown's relationship with Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was a talking point throughout much of the past two NFL seasons, and the 28-year-old wide receiver addressed that topic during an honest conversation less than one day after the trade news broke.
Speaking with Maria Taylor on 7PM in Brooklyn, Brown was asked directly about Hurts and their relationship at the end of his tenure with the Eagles.
"Not as close as we once were," Brown said of his relationship with Hurts. "...There's no bad blood, there's actually still a lot of love. I love him to death, I want to see him accomplish all the things he want to accomplish. I didn't truly understand why our friendship became the center of everybody's attention when it came to football."
"People just got so fixated on the relationship and wanting to talk about the history... but that wasn't what this was. I have nothing but love for him...," Brown continued. "Nothing happened. People just grow apart, nothing happened between me and him, or our families, or our wives, anything. Life happens, you just look up sometimes and you find yourself drifting away."

NFL Insider Reveals Why Mike Vrabel Wanted A.J. Brown So Badly originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
After four years apart, Mike Vrabel and A.J. Brown are finally back together again.
Their reunion was made official on Monday when the New England Patriots traded for Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for two draft picks.
The trade reunites Vrabel with Brown, who played his first three NFL seasons for Vrabel with the Tennessee **** ans from 2019 to 2021 before being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2022.
However, NFL insider Adam Schefter revealed on Tuesday's episode of "Get Up" that Vrabel didn't approve of the **** ans trading Brown.

Wide receiver A.J. Brown's final season with the Eagles featured a lot of talk about his dissatisfaction with the team's offense and the nature of his relationship with quarterback Jalen Hurts.
Brown weighed in on the latter topic during an interview with Maria Taylor after Monday's long-awaited trade to the Patriots. Brown said he doesn't understand why there was so much attention paid to his relationship with Hurts, but acknowledged that the two men are "not as close as we once were" by the end of their final season together.
The receiver insisted "that didn't stop anything" the team was trying to do on the field and said there was no particular incident that led to the change.
"Nothing happened, people just grow apart," Brown said. "Nothing happened between me and him, or our families, wives, anything. Nothing like that ever happened. Life happens and you just look up sometimes and you just you find yourself drifting away and that's fine. And I think both parties accepted that."
Brown said he wants Hurts to do well and "accomplish everything his heart desires," but he'll no longer have a hand in helping Hurts or the Eagles reach any of their goals.

The NFL landscape was shaken up considerably on June 1, as multiple blockbuster trades reshaped the league's power structure.
It started when the Los Angeles Rams acquired two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett in a trade with the Cleveland Browns.
Garrett – who set an NFL record with 23 sacks in 2025 – will provide the Rams a big-time boost to an already great pass rush that ranked fifth in pressure rate last season, per the NFL's Next Gen Stats.
Before the Garrett trade, most sportsbooks viewed the Rams and the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks as the co-favorites to hoist the Lombardi Trophy following the 2026 NFL season. After it, the Rams are in the pole position as clear-cut favorites to win Super Bowl 61.
That said, the Rams weren't the only Super Bowl contender to bolster their roster. The reigning AFC champion New England Patriots also added a top-tier talent to their roster, acquiring three-time Pro Bowler A.J. Brown in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles.

A.J. Brown is shipping up to New England, and here at home in Philadelphia, the reaction is mixed.
The news broke late Monday afternoon that the Eagles traded the star wide receiver to the New England Patriots for a first-round draft pick in 2028 and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
It's a trade that's been anticipated for months, but some fans still weren't convinced it would happen.
READ MORE | A.J. Brown shares message with Eagles fans after being traded to Patriots
Malik Mack, of West Philadelphia, told Action News, "I really wasn't expecting it. He didn't really get a chance! They weren't throwing him the ball."

There's still no reason to believe the Tennessee **** ans are interested in trading All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, but days like June 1 are reminders as to why the conversation comes up so frequently.
In a span of just a couple of hours, the Cleveland Browns traded defensive end Myles Garrett, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for three draft picks and Pro Bowl edge defender Jared Verse. Then the Philadelphia Eagles punctuated months of speculation by dealing Pro Bowl receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots for a pair of picks.
Other than the timing, these trades don't have all that much in common. The Eagles are contenders who spent the entire offseason bracing for this deal by drafting and signing Brown's potential replacements. The Browns are in total tear-down mode but now have multiple first-round picks in the much-ballyhooed 2027 draft and one of the league's best young defenders as a cornerstone.
The state of the **** ans is somewhere between, though closer to Cleveland's than Philadelphia's. And that's fitting because Simmons' value, coming off a year where he was the NFL's unquestioned best and most productive interior defensive lineman, is somewhere, though a little closer Garrett's than Brown's.
In exchange for Garrett, who is 30, the Browns got from the Rams a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, a 2029 third-round pick and Verse, a 25-year-old two-time Pro Bowler who hasn't yet reached his prime.

There's still no reason to believe the Tennessee ****** ans are interested in trading All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, but days like June 1 are reminders as to why the conversation comes up so frequently.
In a span of just a couple of hours, the Cleveland Browns traded defensive end Myles Garrett, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for three draft picks and Pro Bowl edge defender Jared Verse. Then the Philadelphia Eagles punctuated months of speculation by dealing Pro Bowl receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots for a pair of picks.
Other than the timing, these trades don't have all that much in common. The Eagles are contenders who spent the entire offseason bracing for this deal by drafting and signing Brown's potential replacements. The Browns are in total tear-down mode but now have multiple first-round picks in the much-ballyhooed 2027 draft and one of the league's best young defenders as a cornerstone.
The state of the ****** ans is somewhere between, though closer to Cleveland's than Philadelphia's. And that's fitting because Simmons' value, coming off a year where he was the NFL's unquestioned best and most productive interior defensive lineman, is somewhere, though a little closer Garrett's than Brown's.
In exchange for Garrett, who is 30, the Browns got from the Rams a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, a 2029 third-round pick and Verse, a 25-year-old two-time Pro Bowler who hasn't yet reached his prime.

The Houston Texans will hit the road on Christmas Eve to take on the Philadelphia Eagles.
One key ****** et from the Super Bowl squad, however, won't be there at the Linc for the showdown before Santa can visit the city.
After months of speculation, the Eagles officially traded three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots for a 2028 first-round draft pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the fifth-round selection will be the better of New England's two selections in that round.
The move has been expected since the early stages of the offseason, when Brown, 29, addressed his frustrations with the franchise during the regular season. Mike Vrabel, who drafted Brown out of Ole Miss while serving as the head coach of the Tennessee ****** ans, made it clear that New England would be interested in adding him to the staff.
Since entering the league in 2019, Brown has been one of the more consistent weapons for Ryan Tannehill and later Jalen Hurts. In six seasons, he ranks fourth among all pass-catchers in both receiving yards (8,029) and touchdown catches (56).

The Rams were already viewed as Super Bowl contenders before today's trade for Myles Garrett. Now they've separated themselves from the pack and become the clear betting favorites.
With Garrett in the fold, the Rams are now +600 favorites to win Super Bowl LXI, which will be played at the Rams' home field, SoFi Stadium. Prior to the trade, the Rams' odds were +850.
The Rams have separated themselves from the other top teams, according to the betting odds. The Bills and Ravens are now tied for the second-best chance to win the Super Bowl, at +1000, followed by the Seeahaks at +1100, Chiefs at +1500 and Eagles, Patriots and Chargers, all at +1600.
The Rams are also +300 favorites to win the NFC Championship Game, an improvement from their +425 odds before trading for Garrett. The Rams are well ahead in the NFC odds, followed by the Seahawks at +550, Eagles at +820, Packers at +870, Lions at +900 and 49ers at +950.
And the Rams have moved from +145 to +100 favorites to win the NFC West, ahead of the Seahawks at +180, 49ers at +280 and Cardinals at +9000.

Patriots' Kayshon Boutte may get a new team if A.J. Brown trade goes through originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Kayshon Boutte, through no fault of his own, may be about to lose his role with the New England Patriots.
If an A.J. Brown trade goes through to bring the star wide receiver aboard from the Philadelphia Eagles, Boutte will have to take a backseat.
The Pats already signed Romeo Doubs this offseason. Adding Brown would mean going from a top-two WR list of Stefon Diggs and Boutte and making it Brown and Doubs instead.
Yes, Boutte would be a high-quality WR3, and so his time in New England wouldn't be doomed.

Patriots Reportedly Meeting To Discuss This Aspect Of A.J. Brown Trade originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Patriots could be mere hours away from acquiring A.J. Brown.
All indications are that New England will trade for the star receiver after 4 p.m. ET on Monday, when the Philadelphia Eagles would be able to spread out Brown's dead-cap charges. However, numerous reports indicate top Patriots decision-makers remain split on whether Brown is worth giving up a future first-round pick.
NFL insider Josina Anderson provided an update in an X post on Monday morning. Here's the full text:
"OVERNIGHT UPDATE: As of late yesterday, I was told reluctance remains among some* segments of the #Patriots higher-ranks for giving up any form of a first-round pick for #Eagles WR AJ Brown, but* that the plan remains to huddle-up this morning on 11th-hour trade-term stances—including whether they’re collectively* okay with giving up a 2028 first-rounder as comfortable middle ground, per league sources.

Report: Patriots-Eagles A.J. Brown Trade Is Almost A Done Deal

Report: Patriots-Eagles A.J. Brown Trade Is 'Almost A Done Deal' originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New England Patriots have been linked to A.J. Brown all offseason, and while many experts expect him to be a Patriot, nothing is confirmed yet.
Over the course of the last week, insiders have started to report that the Eagles and Patriots do not have an agreement in place, and that the Eagles will entertain more offers for the star receiver. It is pretty much a guarantee that Brown will be traded post-June 1, but where is unclear. The Patriots seem to be the favorite, but there is seemingly more doubt now than before.
However, Jason McCourty reported on Tuesday that Brown joining the Patriots is "almost a done deal." This should be great news for Patriots fans patiently awaiting the arrival of Brown.
“All the people on the inside that they know continue to echo the same sentiment that it’s almost a done deal that he’s gonna be a New England Patriot,” McCourty said on "Up & Adams" on Tuesday.

https://sports.yahoo.com/a...

30 former Ohio State football players join Strauss abuse lawsuits

Thirty former Ohio State University football players, including ex-team captains and NFL veterans, have come forward to join legal efforts against the university over **** ual abuse by former OSU doctor Richard Strauss. The former players have signed engagement letters to join class action lawsuits, according to Michael DiSabato, a spokesman for the plaintiffs.
The new group of plaintiffs includes three members of the 1980 Rose Bowl team: Ray Ellis, Al Washington, and Keith Ferguson, all of whom played for coach Woody Hayes and went on to play some time in the NFL.
Other OSU athletes have come forward before but these new high-profile plaintiffs could bring increased visibility to survivors.
Related news: Ohio State settles with more than a dozen Strauss survivors
Washington, who played for the New York Jets for one season, later became an OSU linebacker coach. Ellis, a native of Canton, was a team captain and played defensive back for seven years in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns. Ferguson was a team captain for the Buckeyes and played ten seasons in the NFL as a defensive end for the San Diego Chargers and the Detroit Lions.

https://www.yahoo.com/news...

2026 NFL draft, position by position: Could the Eagles add a Day 3 quarterback?

It's not a major area of need for a team that has Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, and Andy Dalton, but there are scenarios that have the Eagles continuing to add to the QB corps.

https://www.inquirer.com/e...

NFL rumors: Eagles make bombshell Maxx Crosby trade with Raiders in ESPN mock draft

NFL rumors: Eagles make bombshell Maxx Crosby trade with Raiders in ESPN mock draft appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Las Vegas Raiders just can’t shake the Maxx Crosby trade rumors. Las Vegas seemingly wants to keep Crosby after their epic trade collapse with the Ravens back in March. But ****** ysts are still toying with some possible Crosby trade scenarios.
ESPN’s Bill Barnwell released a new mock draft on Monday that includes hypothetical trade

Eagles 7-round mock draft: Toledo safety headlines a defensive reload

The legal tampering period for free agency has come and gone, and the Eagles will look drastically different on defense after losing Naobe Dean, Jaelan Phillips, and Reed Blankenship. Now all eyes will turn toward the 2026 NFL draft. The first day will feature only the first round, the second day will feature the second and third rounds, and the draft will conclude with the final four rounds on the third day. Philadelphia has needs, but a top-flight defensive tackle won't be needed after the Eagles agreed to a new three-y

TE Dallas Goedert reportedly reaches 1-year deal to remain with Eagles for 9th season

Dallas Goedert isn't going anywhere.
The Eagles reached a one-year deal to retain their veteran tight end on Sunday, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. He'll now get to return for a ninth season with the organization.
After coming onto the scene as the heir apparent to Zach Ertz as a second-round pick out of South Dakota State in 2018, Goedert enjoyed a steady career in Philadelphia, posting 500-plus receiving yards in all but two of his seasons.
Last season, he found the end zone a career-hig

“It’s Kind of Getting Ridiculous”: Rob Gronkowski, Brock Purdy Reveal Which NFL ...

Between the Philadelphia Eagles’ Tush Push play and their past adjustments to the kickoff format, it’s safe to say that the NFL doesn’t always get things right when discussing potential changes to their rulebook. After all, ***** ody actually feels safer because the league decided to ban celebrations that include “violent gestures,” i.e., shooting and holstering a finger gun.
Of course, some rule changes have certainly proven to be more egregious than others. Hence why USA Today Sports allowed players to ai

NFL Delivers Shocking Sign of Disrespect to Eagles QB Jalen Hurts

Over and over, the football world shows Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts it doesn’t think much of him.
After over a decade as a high-profile college and NFL starting quarterback, Hurts has continually defied the odds and proven doubters wrong. It’s kind of become what he’s most known for.
After a lackluster 2025, the 2026 season will give Hurts a chance to do what he’s done best.
NFL.com’s Nick Shook put out his postseason NFL starting quarterback rankings with a high dose of disrespect on Hurts and his game, pu

NFL legend Jason Kelce tackles popular 2026 Winter Olympics event

Although his NFL playing days are behind him, former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce continues to find ways to keep fans entertained.
That includes his latest endeavor trying out a new sport during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. Prior to the Olympic Games, Kelce took part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience with Team USA.
The former NFL center traveled to Salt Lake City in order to challenge himself on the ice track with a bobsled. Jason Kelce managed to give amazing insight into what it’s like to be a bobsl