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How Fernando Mendoza, NFL Draft’s top pick, was shaped by his mother, who is fighting multiple sclerosis | Sport-others News

How Fernando Mendoza, NFL Draft’s top pick, was shaped by his mother, who is fighting multiple sclerosis | Sport-others News

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Fernando Mendoza could be the next big thing in the NFL. At least the Las Vegas Raiders believe so. Which is why, in a field of 257 available players, the Raiders snapped up Mendoza as their first pick on Thursday night. It was a remarkable journey for Mendoza who was ranked 2,149th player in the class of 2022 when it emerged from high school. Even in that list, Mendoza was the 140th quarterback. And today, he’s the first pick. Unlike other players known to be picked first in the NFL Draft, Mendoza was not at the venue in Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft. He stayed at home in Miami with his family. To be alongside his mother, Elsa Mendoza, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) 19 years ago, but only told her sons about the diagnosis a decade later. To understand what Elsa means to Fernando, one has to travel back in time to the day when his fate as the first Draft pick was more or less sealed: when he led Indiana to …

Pacoima plane crash videos: Scary footage from Van Nuys captures tragic San Fernando Valley accident; watch

Pacoima plane crash videos: Scary footage from Van Nuys captures tragic San Fernando Valley accident; watch

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A small plane crashed near the Pacoima and Van Nuys neighborhood of Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley region on Monday afternoon. The airplane went down in the parking lot of a store, pulling down power wires, and immediately erupting into flames after the plane crash. Representational. NBC 7 Los Angeles reported that the aircraft was a 2007 Cessna 172S Skyhawk. The pilot inside the plane was rescued with injuries but spoke to first responders and is believed to be stable. Here’s a video of the incident shared on the Citizen app: The NBC report noted that the aircraft was registered to a local flight school. The store in question belongs to O’Reilly Auto Parts on the intersection of Ralston Avenue and Van Nuys Boulevard. But the crashed airplane did not hit any cars, the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed. Here’s another video of the crash shared by KTLA: Pacoima is a neighborhood in the northeastern San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. This story is being updated. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, …

Fernando Mendoza might start over Kirk Cousins; NFL insider reveals telling sign before Draft

Fernando Mendoza might start over Kirk Cousins; NFL insider reveals telling sign before Draft

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Fernando Mendoza might realistically start before veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, at least he preparing to do so. An NFL insider gave an insight into the Las Vegas Raiders’ strategy ahead, days before the 2026 Draft. Heisman Trophy winner Mendoza is expected to go to the Raiders with the No 1 overall pick. Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers speaks to the media during the 2026 IU Pro Day (Getty Images via AFP) Fernando Mendoza vs Kirk Cousins The Raiders have already acquired Cousins, who has a proven track record, and makes a strong case for Week 1. The team’s general manager, John Spytek, had recently spoke about the internal competition. He also kept Aidan O’Connell a part of his response. “Ultimately, this is a meritocracy, and the best guy will play. It’s just really hard to play really well at a young age, but we’ve seen plenty of quarterbacks do it recently. And how that goes going forward here, we added Kirk, we have Aidan, and we’ll see how it goes. But the best …

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka and Asitha Fernando to return home from Pakistan tour due to illness | Cricket News

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka and Asitha Fernando to return home from Pakistan tour due to illness | Cricket News

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Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka and Asitha Fernando will return home from the Pakistan tour due to “illness”, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced on their X handle without specifying what the illness was. SLC said that the two players will not take part in the upcoming tri-series featuring Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Zimbabwe. The board added: “This precautionary decision ensures they receive proper care and sufficient time to recover ahead of future assignments.” ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO This comes on the heels of reports from the Sri Lankan camp less than a week ago where as many as eight Sri Lankan cricketers were said to be scared for their safety and eager to return home after a suicide bombing in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, killing 12 and wounding 27 outside a district court building. At that point, the SLC had stepped in, and “instructed all players, support staff, and team management to continue with the tour as scheduled.” The Sri Lankan board had also issued a threat of a “formal review” in case any players or …

Luis Figo, Fernando Morientes Star As Real Madrid Beat Barcelona In ‘Legends Faceoff’ In Mumbai

Luis Figo, Fernando Morientes Star As Real Madrid Beat Barcelona In ‘Legends Faceoff’ In Mumbai

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In a landmark moment for Indian sports, Real Madrid Leyendas came out victorious by 2-0 against the FC Barcelona Legends as the two iconic football giants reignited their iconic rivalry on April 6 at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai, as part of the much-anticipated ‘Legends Faceoff’. The venue was buzzing with energy, as thousands of passionate fans packed the stands to witness footballing royalty in action. The electric atmosphere, filled with cheers and chants, added to the grandeur of this historic occasion. Morientes opened the scoring for Real Madrid Leyendas in the 14th minute, capitalizing on a well-worked move orchestrated by Luis Figo and Michael Owen. The second half of the much-awaited Legends Faceoff saw the intensity rise as FC Barcelona Legends pushed hard to break through the Real Madrid defence. With the crowd roaring them on, they turned up the heat, launching wave after wave of attacks. Just as Barcelona looked closest to scoring, Real Madrid Legends doubled their lead in the 69th minute. A moment of brilliance from David Barral …

Struggling Fernando Alonso dealing with neck injury

Struggling Fernando Alonso dealing with neck injury

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Mar 25, 2025 10:43 PM IST MOTOR-F1-ASTONMARTIN-ALONSO Fernando Alonso acknowledged that he has been dealing with an injury after failing to finish his second consecutive race to begin the 2025 Formula 1 season. HT Image The 43-year-old Spaniard has yet to score a point and was forced to retire four laps into Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix. Alonso revealed afterward that he has been coping with a neck injury. “I was wearing some neck protection because I’ve had a pinched nerve or something these past few days,” he told Spanish media, per the Mirror. “But in the end, it didn’t help much because I didn’t do many laps. “We had a brake issue. The rear brakes were very hot from the first lap and on the last one before retiring, I hit the brakes into turn one and the pedal went all the way down with no braking power. The two-time world champion has not won a race since 2013 and is still seeking an elusive 33rd career F1 victory. Currently, Alonso sits at the bottom …

F1 Australian GP 2025 LIVE Updates: Fernando Alonso Crashes; Huge Rain Update Puts Drivers On Alert

F1 Australian GP 2025 LIVE Updates: Fernando Alonso Crashes; Huge Rain Update Puts Drivers On Alert

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Aus GP 2025 LIVE Updates, F1 Race LIVE© AFP Australian GP 2025 LIVE Updates, F1 Race LIVE: Fernando Alonso crashed on Lap 34 of the Australian Grand Prix, bringing out the safety car and bunching up the grid. McLaren duo Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are first and second, while Max Verstappen is P3. Ferrari, meanwhile, have struggled for pace, with Charles Leclerc in fifth and Lewis Hamilton stuck in eighth. Earlier, Carlos Sainz crashed on his Williams debut, and so did rookies Jack Doohan and Isack Hadjar. The 2025 Formula 1 season is back, and we’re back at Melbourne, Australia for the season opener once again. A highly-anticipated season is on the cards, headlined by Lewis Hamilton’s blockbuster move to Ferrari ahead of this season. F1 Australian Grand Prix LIVE Updates, 2025 Aus GP Formula 1 Live Leaderboard, straight from Albert Park Circuit, Melbourne: March16202510:51 (IST) Australian GP 2025 LIVE Updates, F1 Race LIVE: Split strategies! LAP 37/57 – Max Verstappen and Red Bull have opted for the hard tyres. McLaren duo Norris and …

Vishwa Fernando Joins Warwickshire on Short-Term Deal

Vishwa Fernando Joins Warwickshire on Short-Term Deal

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The Sri Lankan seamer Vishwa Fernando has signed for Warwickshire for the start of the County Championship campaign this season. Fernando picked 79 test wickets, including a four-wicket haul in his last outing in South Africa in December, and will be available for Division One games in April. He was with three-match stint with Yorkshire, taking 17 wickets including nine in the match against Derbyshire and went to feature 17 wickets including nine in the match against Derbyshire, before going on to feature in Sri Lanka’s tour of England, including a key role in their victory at Kia Oval in the third test. “I am thrilled to be joining Warwickshire for the early stages of the season,” Fernando said. “Playing county cricket has been hugely enjoyable for me over the last two years. “The county have some very good cricketers and I am looking forward to playing with Alex Davies, Ed Barnard and all the boys. 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘄𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿 💪 🐻#YouBears | Full Story ⬇️ — Warwickshire CCC 🏏 (@WarwickshireCCC) January 28, 2025 …

Nishan Peiris Replaces Vishwa Fernando in Sri Lanka’s Squad for 2nd New Zealand Test

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The uncapped off-spinner Nishan Peiris has been added to the Sri Lanka Squad for the Second New Zealand Test after Vishwa Fernando pulled up with an injury. Vishwa Fernando who didn’t play in the first test against New Zealand has developed a hamstring injury while practising and will undergo rehabilitation at the board’s high-performance centre. “Vishwa Fernando had developed a tightness in his right hamstring while practising,” said an SLC statement. Vishwa Fernando had developed a tightness in his right hamstring while practicing, hence, he has been sent to the High Performance Center for rehabilitation._ Nishan Peiris, the 27-year-old right-arm offspinner, has been added to the squad in place of Fernando. #SLvNZ pic.twitter.com/aCCvUxbsEv — Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) September 24, 2024 Fernando played two out of three tests against England and picked seven wickets at an average of 29.29. With the seam playing only a limited role in the first test, it’s unlikely he will come for the second test. The 27-year-old Peiris might have a chance of making it into the playing Xl. …

Oshada Fernando Returns Sri Lanka Squad for New Zealand Tests

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The top-order batter Oshada Fernando has returned to the Sri Lanka squad for the upcoming test series against New Zealand at home. The 32-year-old Oshada Fernando has been named in the 16-member squad after 18 months of absence and hence opening batter Nishan Madushka has been dropped. The fast-bowling all-rounder Nisala Tharaka and seamer Kasun Rajitha have been also dropped from the squad. Oshada’s return follows after an impressive display with the A team, who are currently touring South Africa. The 32-year batter who has played 21 tests, smashed 122 and 80 on the way to a Player of the Match when Sri Lanka A won the first two unofficial tests in Kimberley. His Performance was enough to fall in the eyes of selectors to add him to the test squad for the first time since March 2023. Madushka was the surprise exclusion, following his struggle in the first two tests of the Sri Lanka tour of England where he scored 4, 0, 7, and 13 before being dropped out of the third test. His …