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We are watching all the latest football headlines as thousands of fans are expected to be at Acrisure Stadium, home to the Pittsburgh Steelers, for the 2026 NFL Draft this week. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about who is likely to go first overall with Tyler Dunne, the founder of Go Long, a home for longform NFL coverage. Over 250 players will be selected across seven rounds spanning from April 23 to April 25. LiveNOW is also speaking with Nick Lowery, a former kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, as a number of young players look to begin their professional careers in the National Football League. 

Parachutist carrying US flag slams into stadium scoreboard

A parachutist who was carrying the U.S. flag as part of a three-person skydiving team crashed into the scoreboard at Virginia Tech’s 2026 spring football game Saturday. 

Bill Belichick faces nearly $300K lawsuit after painter’s fall at Massachusetts property

North Carolina Tar Heels coach Bill Belichick is facing a lawsuit over a June 2024 incident at his Nantucket, Massachusetts property, where a painter alleges he was injured in a fall due to unsafe construction conditions.

Rex Culpepper, ex-Syracuse QB, dead at 28 after dirt bike crash

Rex Culpepper, a former Syracuse Orange quarterback, died this past weekend due to injuries suffered in a dirt bike accident in Georgia.

Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder dies in a car crash

Dominiq Ponder was killed in a single-car crash on Sunday. The sophomore appeared in two games for the Colorado Buffaloes last season.

Lou Holtz, college football coaching legend, in hospice care: reports

Lou Holtz, the Hall of Fame college football coach who led a record six different teams to bowl games, has entered hospice care.

Sherrone Moore Arraignment: Ex-football charged with felony home invasion, given $25k bond

Former Michigan Football head coach Sherrone Moore faced a judge Friday following his arrest Wednesday evening. He was formally arraigned on charges including felony third-degree home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering.

Sherrone Moore in custody after firing of Michigan Football coach

Just after his firing from the University of Michigan, news broke that former football coach Sherrone Moore is in custody after an incident in Pittsfield Township.

Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss for LSU

Lane Kiffin announced he is leaving Ole Miss for the LSU head-coaching job after a playoff-bound season.

UAB football coach explains why team played game after player allegedly stabbed teammates

University of Alabama at Birmingham interim head football coach Alex Mortensen explained why his team played just hours after a player allegedly stabbed his own teammates.

Who is John Beam's alleged killer? Cedric Irving Jr. charged in coach's death

The Alameda County District Attorney on Monday charged a 27-year-old man following last week's shooting death of the legendary Laney College football coach, John Beam.

John Beam: Deadly shooting of Laney football coach was 'targeted,' police say

Oakland police on Friday arrested a 27-year-old former football player following the death of legendary Laney College coach, John Beam, who died from his gunshot wounds in what authorities described cryptically as a "targeted" shooting. 

Deion Sanders to discuss health struggles after months of speculation

Deion Sanders will address his ongoing health issues in a news conference Monday, alongside his medical team, according to FOX News.

Ole Miss freshman football player Corey Adams fatally shot in Tennessee

Corey Adams, an 18-year-old Ole Miss football player and top recruit from New Orleans, was fatally shot near Memphis Saturday night.