Projected No. 1 Pick Fernando Mendoza chooses not to attend NFL Draft

As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, standout quarterback Fernando Mendoza is expected to hear his name called first overall—but he won’t be in attendance to walk across the stage. Instead, Mendoza plans to remain at home in
USMNT forward Patrick Agyemang to miss 2026 World Cup after Achilles rupture

The U.S. men’s national team will be without rising striker Patrick Agyemang for the 2026 World Cup after he suffered a serious Achilles injury while playing for Derby County. Agyemang was hurt during the first half of