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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Russian missile strike on Odesa port kills 1, injures 8
Russian forces attacked Odesa's port infrastructure with two ballistic missiles, killing one person and injuring eight, four of whom are in a serious condition. Source: Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "The enemy struck Odesa's port infrastructure with two ballistic missiles. One person was killed, and eight were injured," Kiper said. Kiper reports that a port employee was killed in the Russian strike on 23 May. Four of the people injured in the attack are in a serious condition, two in a moderate condition and two sustained minor injuries. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
New York Post
16-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Deion Sanders jumps into Mel Kiper-Mario Cristobal feud after Shedeur draft fallout
Deion Sanders has entered the chat. The Colorado Buffaloes coach showed love for ESPN star and vocal Shedeur Sanders proponent Mel Kiper Jr. on Thursday after the draft analyst's war of words with Miami football coach Mario Cristobal boiled over this week. 'But I Love u my man! You stood on the desk with great balance 10 toes down and said what u doggone said & didn't flinch. You knew what time it was my man & we're blessed to be right where God wanted us to be. 'With OPPORTUNITY' they forgot I was in the tv/entertainment business for 20 years before coaching,' Sanders posted on X. 6 Deion Sanders, the father of new Browns QB Shedeur Sanders, posted a supportive message on X to ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper. AP 6 Mel Kiper Jr., a vocal proponent of Shedeur Sanders, focused much of his draft commentary on the former Buffaloes QB. ESPN/X The 57-year-old Sanders was responding to a fiery message written Wednesday by Kiper, who hit back at Cristobal for comments made about the 2025 NFL Draft process, in which the coach said he spoke with an estimated 'million people' about former Miami quarterback Cam Ward — the No. 1 overall selection by the Titans — but the ESPN personality was not one of them. 'Mario Cristobal claims he spoke to a million people about Cam Ward, yet the one he didn't speak to, being me, had Ward ranked higher (6th on my Big Board) than any of the other draft experts. Interesting isn't it. And oh by the way, I didn't speak to Deion about Shedeur either. I need another Orange Crush after this nonsense,' Kiper wrote. 6 Miami football coach Mario Cristobal said he didn't converse with Mel Kiper Jr. about Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con 6 Ward is now under center with the Titans. Getty Images Kiper's passion for the 23-year-old Shedeur was on full display during last month's NFL draft, when the polarizing prospect stunningly slid to the fifth round and was selected No. 144 overall by the Browns. Although Ward landing with the Titans had long been a lock, much of Kiper's draft commentary was centered on Shedeur, even after the Giants — who had done the most homework on Sanders' son — traded back into the first round to select Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart at No. 25 overall. 'Surprised he went ahead of Shedeur, not shocked, because [coach Brian] Daboll wants mobility,' Kiper said at the time. 6 Shedeur Sanders was drafted in the fifth round by the Browns in April 2025. AP In the days following the draft, Kiper said he wasn't privy to the online chatter centered on his Shedeur-heavy commentary. 'I didn't even know about it,' Kiper said on 'The Adam Schefter Podcast' in late April. 'I was told, [ESPN vice president and executive producer] Seth Markman comes in and says, 'Mel, you're trending on Twitter.' I don't know what they said, I kind of believe it wasn't nice, but I didn't read one of them, but I was told I was trending over Shedeur Sanders.' 6 He joins a crowded QB room that includes fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel. Getty Images With the late-round addition of Shedeur, the Browns entered spring practices with five quarterbacks — four if you omit ailing starter Deshaun Watson, who is recovering from an Achilles injury, putting his 2025 availability into question. He'll compete for the starting job alongside Joe Flacco, now on his second stint in Cleveland, former Steelers first-round pick Kenny Pickett and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel, taken No. 94 overall by the Browns in the third round. 'I feel like the Browns fans they just want something to hope for and they've been wanting it so long and long,' Shedeur recently said. 'And finally, I'm here to change that, I'm here to actually get what they want.' Shedeur will likely see some preseason action this summer before the Browns' opener on Sept. 7, when Cleveland hosts AFC North rival Cincinnati.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Deion Sanders Sends Strong Message to Mel Kiper Jr. After Shedeur Sanders' Surprise Fall
Few NFL draft analysts were more surprised at the fall of former Colorado star quarterback Shedeur Sanders than ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. Even fewer were more vocal than Kiper at calling out NFL teams for passing on the superstar quarterback and son of legendary player Deion Sanders. Kiper, who had Sanders as the No. 1 quarterback prospect, believed he should have been the first quarterback off the board instead of Cam Ward, who went to the Tennessee Titans with the No. 1 pick. Advertisement A few weeks after the draft, Miami coach Mario Cristobal said he spoke to "a million people" about Ward, but Kiper wasn't one of them. 'Never heard from him,' Cristobal said, via Brett McMurphy. 'I don't think I've ever talked to him," he added before going on to discuss if Ward was disappointed that Kiper "stepped" on his draft night by talking about Sanders after he was drafted by the Titans. "The only reason I would be disappointed, was if Cam was," he said, "but knowing Cam, he just wanted to hear the name and exactly where he was going and get to work' It didn't take long for McMurphy's conversation with Cristobal to hit social media and eventually catch the attention of Kiper, who responded with a clear statement of his own. "Mario Cristobal claims he spoke to a million people about Cam Ward, yet the one he didn't speak to, being me, had Ward ranked higher (6th on my Big Board) than any of the other draft experts. Interesting isn't it. And oh by the way, I didn't speak to Deion about Shedeur either. I need another Orange Crush after this nonsense," Kiper said in response on social media. Advertisement Kiper's message caught the attention of Deion Sanders, who offered love and support for the ESPN analyst after his defense of his quarterback son as he was falling in the draft. "But I Love u my man! You stood on the desk with great balance 10 toes down and said what u doggone said & didn't flinch. You knew what time it was my man & we're blessed to be right where God wanted us to be. 'With OPPORTUNITY' they forgot I was in the tv/entertainment business for 20 years before coaching," Sanders said in response to the love from Kiper to his son on draft night. The Cleveland Browns eventually traded up in the fifth round to select Sanders. Related: Olivia Dunne Turns Heads With Major Personal Announcement
Fox News
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
ESPN star fires back at criticism over Cam Ward NFL Draft coverage
Print Close By Ryan Gaydos Published May 15, 2025 ESPN's NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. and Miami Hurricanes football coach Mario Cristobal were in a war of words on Wednesday over coverage of quarterback Cam Ward. The Tennessee Titans selected the one-time Heisman Trophy contender with the No. 1 overall pick of the draft last month. It was the easiest selection the Titans could have made, and it arguably went under-covered as Shedeur Sanders' draft slide began as the Jacksonville Jaguars traded up with the Cleveland Browns to select Travis Hunter with the No. 2 pick. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON Kiper faced criticism during the three days of the draft as he harped on the surprise of Sanders' fall and even had an on-air tiff with Rece Davis once the Browns eventually selected the quarterback in the fifth round. Cristobal said neither he nor offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson spoke to Kiper about Ward, even though he spoke to a "million people," according to The Action Network. "Never heard from him," the coach said. "I don't think I've ever talked to him." Cristobal added that he was not "disappointed" and would only be if Ward was upset. He expressed confidence that Ward just wanted to hear his name called and get to work. FOOTBALL LEGEND LOU HOLTZ CALLS ON CATHOLICS TO 'DEFEND AND ENCOURAGE' POPE LEO XIV Kiper fired back at Cristobal. "Mario Cristobal claims he spoke to a million people about Cam Ward, yet the one he didn't speak to, being me, had Ward ranked higher (6th on my Big Board) than any of the other draft experts. Interesting isn't it," he wrote on X. "And oh by the way, I didn't speak to Deion about Shedeur either. I need another Orange Crush after this nonsense." It was Kiper's first post on the social media platform since April 23, and it appeared Sanders' fall still stuck with him. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Ward will likely be the starting quarterback once the Titans' season begins. Tennessee learned it will take on the Denver Broncos to begin the 2025 season on Sept. 7. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter . Print Close URL
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
1 killed, fires reported in Odesa Oblast following Russian drone attack
Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. A Russian drone attack on Odesa Oblast on May 5 killed one and caused damage to local infrastructure, regional Governor Oleh Kiper reported. Russia regularly strikes civilian infrastructure with missile and drone attacks as it wages its war against Ukraine. Russia attacked border villages in on May 5, killing three residents and injuring seven others. Several houses were damaged in Odesa Oblast as a result of the attack, Kiper in a post to Telegram. "The body of a deceased person was found in one of the houses. Additional information about the victims is being verified," Kiper said. Several fires broke out in the aftermath of Russia's , and emergency services worked to extinguish the fires, Kiper reported. On April 28, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a so-called to take place beginning on May 8 in Russia's war against Ukraine to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe. President slammed Putin's proposal for a short-lived truce and pointed to Russia's strikes on civilian targets as proof that does not want to end its war against Ukraine. "We value human lives, not parades. That's why we believe — and the world believes — that there is no reason to wait until May 8," said. Ukraine has insisted on a full 30-day unconditional ceasefire. Russia has refused. Read also: As Russia trains abducted children for war, Ukraine fights uphill battle to bring them home We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
