The NFL released the 2025 schedule for all 32 teams on Wednesday night, and some teams have a lighter schedule than others.The league does not have a balanced schedule, which is why some squads will see tougher or easier schedules regardless of how they did last season.Trying to predict the strength of a schedule is an inexact science because teams do change a lot from season to season, whether that would be in free agency, the NFL Draft or changes to the front office and coaching staff.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHowever, the Washington Commanders entered last season with the second-easiest strength of schedule and had a strong 12-5 season, with an NFC Championship game appearance.Here are the three teams whose 2025 opponents have the lowest combined win percentage from the 2024 season.The 49ers had a down year last season, going 6-11 after previously representing the NFC in Super Bowl LVIII. The teams schedule this year might be the first step in returning to the playoffs.San Francisco's 2025 opponents had a combined win percentage of .415 in 2024.The 49ers only play four games against teams that made the playoffs last season, with two of those games coming against their division rival, the Los Angeles Rams.The following is the 49ers' schedule:The Saints have the second-easiest schedule, with their opponents' combined win percentage from last season at .419.New Orleans is coming off a 5-12 season, and with the recent surprise retirement of quarterback Derek Carr, the team might need an easier schedule to sneak into the playoffs this year.NFL SCHEDULE RELEASE REVEALS BRUTAL PATH FOR THESE 3 TEAMS IN 2025Below is the Saints' schedule:The Patriots went 4-13 last season, and need every bit of help to return to the playoffs in head coach Mike Vrabels first season with the team.New Englands 2025 opponents had a .429 combined winning percentage in 2024. The AFC East is set to play the NFC South and AFC North this season, which had a combined three playoff teams last season.The following is the Patriots' schedule:Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The NFL released the 2025 schedule for all 32 teams on Wednesday night, and some teams have a lighter schedule than others.The league does not have a balanced schedule, which is why some squads will see tougher or easier schedules regardless of how they did last season.Trying to predict the strength of a schedule is an inexact science because teams do change a lot from season to season, whether that would be in free agency, the NFL Draft or changes to the front office and coaching staff.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHowever, the Washington Commanders entered last season with the second-easiest strength of schedule and had a strong 12-5 season, with an NFC Championship game appearance.Here are the three teams whose 2025 opponents have the lowest combined win percentage from the 2024 season.The 49ers had a down year last season, going 6-11 after previously representing the NFC in Super Bowl LVIII. The teams schedule this year might be the first step in returning to the playoffs.San Francisco's 2025 opponents had a combined win percentage of .415 in 2024.The 49ers only play four games against teams that made the playoffs last season, with two of those games coming against their division rival, the Los Angeles Rams.The following is the 49ers' schedule:The Saints have the second-easiest schedule, with their opponents' combined win percentage from last season at .419.New Orleans is coming off a 5-12 season, and with the recent surprise retirement of quarterback Derek Carr, the team might need an easier schedule to sneak into the playoffs this year.NFL SCHEDULE RELEASE REVEALS BRUTAL PATH FOR THESE 3 TEAMS IN 2025Below is the Saints' schedule:The Patriots went 4-13 last season, and need every bit of help to return to the playoffs in head coach Mike Vrabels first season with the team.New Englands 2025 opponents had a .429 combined winning percentage in 2024. The AFC East is set to play the NFC South and AFC North this season, which had a combined three playoff teams last season.The following is the Patriots' schedule:Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Jarred Shaw, a 34-year-old basketball player in the Indonesian Basketball League, was arrested after allegedly attempting to smuggle illegal drugs into the country, police said Thursday.Indonesia's strict drug laws have Shaw potentially facing a life sentence and even the death penalty if he's found guilty. Convicted smugglers have been executed by firing squad in the past.Ronald Sipayung, police chief at Soekarno-Hatta Airport, said authorities raided Shaw's apartment just outside the country's capital of Jakarta, where they seized 132 pieces of cannabis candy.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMA tip came from airport customs saying Shaw received a "suspicious airway package from Thailand." While cannabis has been decriminalized in Thailand, it remains illegal in IndonesiaShaw told police he wanted to share the candy with his teammates, Sipayung said.FORMER NEW MEXICO COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYER FACES POSSIBLE LIFE IN PRISON AFTER DRUG TRAFFICKING CONVICTION"We are still running the investigation to uncover the international drugs network behind this case and to stop its distribution," Sipayung added.Shaw was present during a news conference Wednesday on the matter wearing an orange T-shirt and mask with his hands tied.He has played for several Indonesian Basketball League teams, including the Tangerang Hawks, the team he signed a contract with last year. Shaw has been playing in the league since 2022.However, Hawks manager Tikky Suwantikno told reporters Thursday Shaw was immediately let go due to breach of contract. The league has also banned him from playing."We don't tolerate players, administrators or anyone in the field involved in drugs," Indonesian Basketball League Chair Budisatrio Djiwandono said. "There is no room for drug users in the basketball world."There are about 530 people on death row in Indonesia, and most of them are in prison for drug-related crimes, according to Ministry of Immigration and Corrections' data. Of that total, 96 were foreigners.The last time executions took place was July 2016, when an Indonesian and three foreigners were executed.Shaw, a Dallas native, played college basketball for Oklahoma State and Utah State. The 6-foot-10 forward saw more playing time with Utah State, averaging 28.3 minutes per game in 58 contests.During his time with the Aggies, Shaw averaged 14.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Jarred Shaw, a 34-year-old basketball player in the Indonesian Basketball League, was arrested after allegedly attempting to smuggle illegal drugs into the country, police said Thursday.Indonesia's strict drug laws have Shaw potentially facing a life sentence and even the death penalty if he's found guilty. Convicted smugglers have been executed by firing squad in the past.Ronald Sipayung, police chief at Soekarno-Hatta Airport, said authorities raided Shaw's apartment just outside the country's capital of Jakarta, where they seized 132 pieces of cannabis candy.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMA tip came from airport customs saying Shaw received a "suspicious airway package from Thailand." While cannabis has been decriminalized in Thailand, it remains illegal in IndonesiaShaw told police he wanted to share the candy with his teammates, Sipayung said.FORMER NEW MEXICO COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYER FACES POSSIBLE LIFE IN PRISON AFTER DRUG TRAFFICKING CONVICTION"We are still running the investigation to uncover the international drugs network behind this case and to stop its distribution," Sipayung added.Shaw was present during a news conference Wednesday on the matter wearing an orange T-shirt and mask with his hands tied.He has played for several Indonesian Basketball League teams, including the Tangerang Hawks, the team he signed a contract with last year. Shaw has been playing in the league since 2022.However, Hawks manager Tikky Suwantikno told reporters Thursday Shaw was immediately let go due to breach of contract. The league has also banned him from playing."We don't tolerate players, administrators or anyone in the field involved in drugs," Indonesian Basketball League Chair Budisatrio Djiwandono said. "There is no room for drug users in the basketball world."There are about 530 people on death row in Indonesia, and most of them are in prison for drug-related crimes, according to Ministry of Immigration and Corrections' data. Of that total, 96 were foreigners.The last time executions took place was July 2016, when an Indonesian and three foreigners were executed.Shaw, a Dallas native, played college basketball for Oklahoma State and Utah State. The 6-foot-10 forward saw more playing time with Utah State, averaging 28.3 minutes per game in 58 contests.During his time with the Aggies, Shaw averaged 14.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

EXCLUSIVE: President Donald Trump's administration is putting California and Governor Gavin Newsom on notice ahead of a controversial track and field postseason meet that will feature a biologically male trans athlete competing in the girls' category.The U.S. Department of Education called out Newsom, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and Jurupa Valley High School over the upcoming meet and previous reporting that CIF officials made competitors at last Saturday's postseason event remove their "Protect Girls Sports" shirts throughout the day."CIFs and Jurupa Valley High Schools apparent flouting of federal civil rights law by allowing a male athlete to compete in a female California track and field [Southern Sectional Division 3 Final] this Saturday, and the alleged retaliation against the girls who are protesting this, is indefensible," Julie Hartman, a Department of Education spokeswoman, told Fox News Digital.The CIF is already under a federal Title IX investigation over the state's trans inclusion practices."California Governor Gavin Newsom, who in a startling moment of moral clarity, recently remarked that it was deeply unfair for men to compete in womens sports," Hartman continued. "Where is Governor Newsom now? With or without the Governor, the Trump Administrations Department of Educations commitment is unwavering: we will not allow institutions to trample upon womens civil rights. OCRs investigation into CIF continues with vigor."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMCalifornia's high school sports league was one of the first in the nation to openly announce its defiance of President Donald Trump's "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports" executive order. Now, the state is facing growing unrest from its own residents over the issue in addition to the federal investigation.A trans track and field athlete for Jurupa Valley High School will be competing in the high jump, triple jump and long jump after advancing in the prelims last Saturday. The athlete took a top-9 spot in those events, keeping three female athletes from advancing, while taking first in the triple jump.Brea Olinda student Julia Teven, 17, is one of the athletes set to face the trans competitor on Saturday. Teven is also one of the few female athletes to have beaten Jurupa Valley's athlete this year, tying for first place in the high jump at the prelims last Saturday, while the trans athlete finished eighth.However, Teven also claimed she has seen the trans athlete jump much higher in social media posts, and acknowledges that the athlete could still beat her this upcoming Saturday, noting the scoring system of the final is different than the prelims."He could beat me, for this one he didn't, but looking forward he could," Teven said,Still, Teven doesn't blame the athlete for the issue, she blames the institution allowing it."I genuinely believe he doesn't have a harmful intent towards girls sports. I think it's the kind of like, CIF allowing him that's kind of put him in his position," Teven said. "I think genuinely, he's just, like, being enabled by the CIF, and he's just taking his opportunity presented to him."Crean Lutheran student Reese Hogan, 16, also finished ahead of the trans athlete in high jump, at fifth place. But it was a different story during triple jump.The trans athlete dominated the event, winning by more than four feet over the runner-up.Hogan finished third, and would have placed one spot higher were it not for the trans athlete."It's just kind of sad just watching. He's obviously a really talented athlete, we've all seen him jump and stuff, and I wish him the best of luck, but in a boys' division," Hogan said. "It's pretty obvious the certain advantages that he has, and it's obviously just sad as a woman to watch that."TEEN GIRLS OPEN UP ON TRANS ATHLETE SCANDAL THAT TURNED THEIR HIGH SCHOOL INTO A CULTURE WAR BATTLEGROUNDThe competitors had to wait through an hours-long delay on Saturday to finish the competition after temperatures exceeded over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, putting the meet in a heat danger delay.The heated nature of the event extended into the temper's of the spectators.The meet was overshadowed by controversy and protest, as activists held a live press conference that saw students, parents and even public education officials bash the CIF and state government for allowing what was happening that day.The CIF has acknowledged that its officials made athletes at the meet take off the "Protect Girls Sports" shirts that they wore in protest, claiming it was due to standard apparel policy."Per the CIF Southern Section Playoff Bulletin, all athletes must be dressed in proper, school issued, track uniforms. The student-athletes were asked to comply with this while in the on-field event area, as they were wearing said shirts over their school-issued uniform," the CIF said in a statement.However, witnesses allege that the officials did not give the same orders to athletes wearing non-school-issued gear that didn't include the "Protect Girls Sports" message.Footage on social media shows some spectators chanting "that's a boy!" at the athlete. But Hogan and fellow Crean Lutheran student Olivia Viola told Fox News digital that other fans only cheered for the trans athlete during the event while remaining silent for the female competitors."I know it was like, really, really split, specifically, like when he was jumping, and it was like you could visibly see it, almost like it felt like half the stadium was, like, against it. And then there was like a little chunk of people over here that would, like, cheer really loudly for everything he did," Viola said."It just was bothersome to me. It was a little bit sad to hear people cheering louder for the biological male competing in a female sport than the females competing in the female sports. That part was just a little bit, that part was saddening to me."Viola, who will also compete against the trans athlete on Saturday, added that she also puts the blame on the CIF for hostile, conflicting crowds at the meet."I think it's 100% on the people in authority who are allowing it to happen and not him, not this athlete. I don't want the protests to be turned against this athlete, I want it to be turned and I do think most of us want it to be turned against the people in authority and the adults who need to stand up for us and CIF," Viola said.Some public institutions in California already are standing up, including Hogan and Viola's school.Three California Christian schools have spoken out against the CIF over the situation. JSerra Catholic High School, Orange Lutheran High School and Crean Lutheran High School sent a joint letter to the CIF last week, calling out the issue that has erupted for religious schools this track and field season."CIFs Gender Identity Policy also fosters an environment that is increasingly hostile to religious member schools. CIFs expectation that all faith-based schools facilitate the CIF Gender Identity Policy puts religious schools in the untenable position of adhering to the tenets of their faith in their classrooms and communities but practicing something contrary to their faith on their athletic fields," the letter read.California Family Council outreach director told Fox News Digital that parents plan to protest at the southern sectional final."As a former CIF and college athlete in California, I am beyond grateful and encouraged to finally see an administration that is boldly standing up for girls. The Trump administrations willingness to call out the injustice happening at CIF and Jurupa High School is exactly what female athletes across this state have been waiting for," Lorey said.CALIFORNIA GIRL OPENS UP ON FIGHTING LEGAL AND POLITICAL BATTLE OVER TRANS ATHLETES AFTER LIFE-CHANGING PAINThe Jurupa Unified School District provided a statement to Fox News Digital responding to the Department of Education's statement, defending its continued enabling of biological males in girls' sports."JUSD continues to follow both California law and CIF policy regarding school athletics. Both state law and CIF policy currently require that students be permitted to participate in athletic teams and competitions consistent with their gender identity,irrespective of the gender listed on the pupil's records. JUSD remains committed to protecting the rights and safety of the students we serve, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws," the statement read.California has been a minefield of controversial incidents involving trans athlete inclusion in girls' and women's sports for over a year, which has included multiple incidents involving volleyball teams, girls' basketball teams and girls' cross country.Some of the incidents have even prompted forfeits and even lawsuits.Newsom addressed the issue during an episode of his podcast in early March."Well, I think it's an issue of fairness," Newsom said to conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. "I completely agree with you on that. It's deeply unfair."So that's easy to call out the unfairness of that. There's also a humility and a grace these poor people are more likely to commit suicide, have anxiety and depression, and the way that people talk down to vulnerable communities is an issue that I have a hard time with as well."So both things I can hold in my hand. How can we address this issue with the kind of decency that I think you know is inherent in you, but not always expressed on the issue?"The question you're asking is the question we've been asking ourselves for months and haven't been able to answer. What is that line? How can you make this fair? I haven't been able to figure it out, and I'm about as transparent about this as anybody out there, especially in my party on this. To the extent someone can and do it in a way that's respectful and responsible and could find the kind of balance, then I'm open to that discussion."Fox News Digital reached out to Newsom's office, and the CIF for comment.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

EXCLUSIVE: President Donald Trump's administration is putting California and Governor Gavin Newsom on notice ahead of a controversial track and field postseason meet that will feature a biologically male trans athlete competing in the girls' category.The U.S. Department of Education called out Newsom, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and Jurupa Valley High School over the upcoming meet and previous reporting that CIF officials made competitors at last Saturday's postseason event remove their "Protect Girls Sports" shirts throughout the day."CIFs and Jurupa Valley High Schools apparent flouting of federal civil rights law by allowing a male athlete to compete in a female California track and field [Southern Sectional Division 3 Final] this Saturday, and the alleged retaliation against the girls who are protesting this, is indefensible," Julie Hartman, a Department of Education spokeswoman, told Fox News Digital.The CIF is already under a federal Title IX investigation over the state's trans inclusion practices."California Governor Gavin Newsom, who in a startling moment of moral clarity, recently remarked that it was deeply unfair for men to compete in womens sports," Hartman continued. "Where is Governor Newsom now? With or without the Governor, the Trump Administrations Department of Educations commitment is unwavering: we will not allow institutions to trample upon womens civil rights. OCRs investigation into CIF continues with vigor."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMCalifornia's high school sports league was one of the first in the nation to openly announce its defiance of President Donald Trump's "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports" executive order. Now, the state is facing growing unrest from its own residents over the issue in addition to the federal investigation.A trans track and field athlete for Jurupa Valley High School will be competing in the high jump, triple jump and long jump after advancing in the prelims last Saturday. The athlete took a top-9 spot in those events, keeping three female athletes from advancing, while taking first in the triple jump.Brea Olinda student Julia Teven, 17, is one of the athletes set to face the trans competitor on Saturday. Teven is also one of the few female athletes to have beaten Jurupa Valley's athlete this year, tying for first place in the high jump at the prelims last Saturday, while the trans athlete finished eighth.However, Teven also claimed she has seen the trans athlete jump much higher in social media posts, and acknowledges that the athlete could still beat her this upcoming Saturday, noting the scoring system of the final is different than the prelims."He could beat me, for this one he didn't, but looking forward he could," Teven said,Still, Teven doesn't blame the athlete for the issue, she blames the institution allowing it."I genuinely believe he doesn't have a harmful intent towards girls sports. I think it's the kind of like, CIF allowing him that's kind of put him in his position," Teven said. "I think genuinely, he's just, like, being enabled by the CIF, and he's just taking his opportunity presented to him."Crean Lutheran student Reese Hogan, 16, also finished ahead of the trans athlete in high jump, at fifth place. But it was a different story during triple jump.The trans athlete dominated the event, winning by more than four feet over the runner-up.Hogan finished third, and would have placed one spot higher were it not for the trans athlete."It's just kind of sad just watching. He's obviously a really talented athlete, we've all seen him jump and stuff, and I wish him the best of luck, but in a boys' division," Hogan said. "It's pretty obvious the certain advantages that he has, and it's obviously just sad as a woman to watch that."TEEN GIRLS OPEN UP ON TRANS ATHLETE SCANDAL THAT TURNED THEIR HIGH SCHOOL INTO A CULTURE WAR BATTLEGROUNDThe competitors had to wait through an hours-long delay on Saturday to finish the competition after temperatures exceeded over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, putting the meet in a heat danger delay.The heated nature of the event extended into the temper's of the spectators.The meet was overshadowed by controversy and protest, as activists held a live press conference that saw students, parents and even public education officials bash the CIF and state government for allowing what was happening that day.The CIF has acknowledged that its officials made athletes at the meet take off the "Protect Girls Sports" shirts that they wore in protest, claiming it was due to standard apparel policy."Per the CIF Southern Section Playoff Bulletin, all athletes must be dressed in proper, school issued, track uniforms. The student-athletes were asked to comply with this while in the on-field event area, as they were wearing said shirts over their school-issued uniform," the CIF said in a statement.However, witnesses allege that the officials did not give the same orders to athletes wearing non-school-issued gear that didn't include the "Protect Girls Sports" message.Footage on social media shows some spectators chanting "that's a boy!" at the athlete. But Hogan and fellow Crean Lutheran student Olivia Viola told Fox News digital that other fans only cheered for the trans athlete during the event while remaining silent for the female competitors."I know it was like, really, really split, specifically, like when he was jumping, and it was like you could visibly see it, almost like it felt like half the stadium was, like, against it. And then there was like a little chunk of people over here that would, like, cheer really loudly for everything he did," Viola said."It just was bothersome to me. It was a little bit sad to hear people cheering louder for the biological male competing in a female sport than the females competing in the female sports. That part was just a little bit, that part was saddening to me."Viola, who will also compete against the trans athlete on Saturday, added that she also puts the blame on the CIF for hostile, conflicting crowds at the meet."I think it's 100% on the people in authority who are allowing it to happen and not him, not this athlete. I don't want the protests to be turned against this athlete, I want it to be turned and I do think most of us want it to be turned against the people in authority and the adults who need to stand up for us and CIF," Viola said.Some public institutions in California already are standing up, including Hogan and Viola's school.Three California Christian schools have spoken out against the CIF over the situation. JSerra Catholic High School, Orange Lutheran High School and Crean Lutheran High School sent a joint letter to the CIF last week, calling out the issue that has erupted for religious schools this track and field season."CIFs Gender Identity Policy also fosters an environment that is increasingly hostile to religious member schools. CIFs expectation that all faith-based schools facilitate the CIF Gender Identity Policy puts religious schools in the untenable position of adhering to the tenets of their faith in their classrooms and communities but practicing something contrary to their faith on their athletic fields," the letter read.California Family Council outreach director told Fox News Digital that parents plan to protest at the southern sectional final."As a former CIF and college athlete in California, I am beyond grateful and encouraged to finally see an administration that is boldly standing up for girls. The Trump administrations willingness to call out the injustice happening at CIF and Jurupa High School is exactly what female athletes across this state have been waiting for," Lorey said.CALIFORNIA GIRL OPENS UP ON FIGHTING LEGAL AND POLITICAL BATTLE OVER TRANS ATHLETES AFTER LIFE-CHANGING PAINThe Jurupa Unified School District provided a statement to Fox News Digital responding to the Department of Education's statement, defending its continued enabling of biological males in girls' sports."JUSD continues to follow both California law and CIF policy regarding school athletics. Both state law and CIF policy currently require that students be permitted to participate in athletic teams and competitions consistent with their gender identity,irrespective of the gender listed on the pupil's records. JUSD remains committed to protecting the rights and safety of the students we serve, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws," the statement read.California has been a minefield of controversial incidents involving trans athlete inclusion in girls' and women's sports for over a year, which has included multiple incidents involving volleyball teams, girls' basketball teams and girls' cross country.Some of the incidents have even prompted forfeits and even lawsuits.Newsom addressed the issue during an episode of his podcast in early March."Well, I think it's an issue of fairness," Newsom said to conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. "I completely agree with you on that. It's deeply unfair."So that's easy to call out the unfairness of that. There's also a humility and a grace these poor people are more likely to commit suicide, have anxiety and depression, and the way that people talk down to vulnerable communities is an issue that I have a hard time with as well."So both things I can hold in my hand. How can we address this issue with the kind of decency that I think you know is inherent in you, but not always expressed on the issue?"The question you're asking is the question we've been asking ourselves for months and haven't been able to answer. What is that line? How can you make this fair? I haven't been able to figure it out, and I'm about as transparent about this as anybody out there, especially in my party on this. To the extent someone can and do it in a way that's respectful and responsible and could find the kind of balance, then I'm open to that discussion."Fox News Digital reached out to Newsom's office, and the CIF for comment.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The controversial draft slide of quarterback Shedeur Sanders last month sparked national debate that included a harsh reaction from ESPN's lead draft analyst, Mel Kiper Jr.Now, Kiper has a supporter in Sanders' father and college coach, Deion Sanders.Clips of Kiper bashing NFL teams for passing on Shedeur throughout the three-day event were mocked on social media, and the pundit repeatedly praised the quarterback's talent and value.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I think it's disgusting. I don't understand what the heck's going on with this. ... I don't see, outside of [not having] the rocket arm, 4.6 speed what is [Shedeur Sanders] lacking? Somebody's gonna have to explain that one to me," Kiper exclaimed on air after Sanders fell out of the second round.Deion praised Kiper."But I Love u my man! You stood on the desk with great balance 10 toes down and said what u doggone said & didnt flinch. You knew what time it was my man & were 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 wrote in an X post sharing one of Kiper's posts.NFL AGENT BREAKS DOWN TRUMP'S IMPACT IN SHEDEUR SANDERS SAGAKiper's post was in response to a tweet that mentioned criticism of the analyst for "overshadowing" the moment when No. 1 overall pick quarterback Cam Ward was selected.The Tuesday before the draft, NFL Network released a summary of the top 18 prospects in this year's class.Sanders' section included comments from an anonymous assistant coach who said Sanders was "the worst formal interview I've ever been in in my life. He's so entitled. He takes unnecessary sacks. He never plays on time. He has horrible body language. He blames teammates. But the biggest thing is, he's not that good."An anonymous longtime executive added, "It didn't go great in our interview. He wants to dictate what he's going to do and what's best for him. He makes you feel small."Throughout the draft, Kiper's irritation and affection for Sanders became one of the most discussed topics on social media. NBC-owned Pro Football Talk even addressed Kiper's analysis on X.Sanders was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round with the 144th overall pick after one of the most unprecedented draft slides of a top quarterback prospect in NFL history.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The controversial draft slide of quarterback Shedeur Sanders last month sparked national debate that included a harsh reaction from ESPN's lead draft analyst, Mel Kiper Jr.Now, Kiper has a supporter in Sanders' father and college coach, Deion Sanders.Clips of Kiper bashing NFL teams for passing on Shedeur throughout the three-day event were mocked on social media, and the pundit repeatedly praised the quarterback's talent and value.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I think it's disgusting. I don't understand what the heck's going on with this. ... I don't see, outside of [not having] the rocket arm, 4.6 speed what is [Shedeur Sanders] lacking? Somebody's gonna have to explain that one to me," Kiper exclaimed on air after Sanders fell out of the second round.Deion praised Kiper."But I Love u my man! You stood on the desk with great balance 10 toes down and said what u doggone said & didnt flinch. You knew what time it was my man & were 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 wrote in an X post sharing one of Kiper's posts.NFL AGENT BREAKS DOWN TRUMP'S IMPACT IN SHEDEUR SANDERS SAGAKiper's post was in response to a tweet that mentioned criticism of the analyst for "overshadowing" the moment when No. 1 overall pick quarterback Cam Ward was selected.The Tuesday before the draft, NFL Network released a summary of the top 18 prospects in this year's class.Sanders' section included comments from an anonymous assistant coach who said Sanders was "the worst formal interview I've ever been in in my life. He's so entitled. He takes unnecessary sacks. He never plays on time. He has horrible body language. He blames teammates. But the biggest thing is, he's not that good."An anonymous longtime executive added, "It didn't go great in our interview. He wants to dictate what he's going to do and what's best for him. He makes you feel small."Throughout the draft, Kiper's irritation and affection for Sanders became one of the most discussed topics on social media. NBC-owned Pro Football Talk even addressed Kiper's analysis on X.Sanders was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round with the 144th overall pick after one of the most unprecedented draft slides of a top quarterback prospect in NFL history.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

An Idaho judge said on Wednesday it's "likely" someone associated with law enforcement or the prosecution violated a gag order after "sensitive information" was aired during a TV episode about the Bryan Kohberger case in May.On May 9, a TV episode about Bryan Kohberger case aired which featured new cell phone records, search records, surveillance video and more. Kohberger is accused of killing Xana Kernodle, 20, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Madison Mogen, 21, and Ethan Chapin, 20.New information shared during the "Dateline" episode included surveillance video from a nearby house showing a car similar to Bryan Kohberger's that was in the area of the King Road house several times just before the four students were killed. The episode also claimed that FBI cellphone tower data showed that Kohberger's cellphone pinged nearly a dozen times to a tower that provides coverage to an area within 100 feet of 1122 King Road, where the four University of Idaho students were killed.CAR SIMILAR TO BRYAN KOHBERGER'S SEEN NEAR VICTIMS' HOME MULTIPLE TIMES JUST BEFORE ALLEGED KILLINGS: REPORTIn a Thursday afternoon order, Judge Steven Hippler said the court's gag order was "likely" violated by someone, who at one point, was associated with law enforcement or the prosecution team.Hippler ordered anyone who worked with law enforcement and prosecutors on this case to retain all communications and data relating to the murder investigation.The judge also ordered prosecutors to submit a list, on camera, of all individuals within law enforcement and the prosecuting agencies that have access to the information shared during the episode, giving them a seven-day deadline.Fox News Digital reached out to NBC for comment.This is a developing story.

The State Department said nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran have been constructive, and President Donald Trump has been clear about wanting to see diplomacy.U.S. State Department deputy spokesperson Tommy Pigott was asked during a press briefing Thursday about comments made by Trump, and he said the U.S. and Iran were close to an Iran nuclear deal.Trump, speaking in Doha, Qatar, said he thinks the U.S. and Iran "are getting close" to making a deal without any violence. In Trump fashion, he said there are two steps "a very nice step and a violent step" which he added consists of violence people have never seen before.The president also said Thursday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), that the U.S. and Iran have "sort of" agreed to terms on a nuclear deal.TRUMP SAYS IRAN MUST DITCH CONCEPT OF A NUCLEAR WEAPON AHEAD OF MORE TALKS"Iran has sort of agreed to the terms. Theyre not going to make I call it, in a friendly way nuclear dust," Trump told reporters, suggesting a growing alignment with the terms he has been seeking. "Were not going to be making any nuclear dust in Iran."While Pigott would not comment on private diplomatic conversations or negotiations, he reiterated Trumps stance on the matter."The president has been clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon," Pigott told reporters. "The talks have been described as constructive by the participants in them, and so, again, Iran can never have a nuclear weapon. And the president has been clear. He wants diplomacy. He wants to see a diplomatic solution here."Pigott made his remarks as Trump tours the Middle East, making stops in Saudi Arabia and Qatar.TRUMP CALLS FOR 'NUCLEAR PEACE AGREEMENT' WITH IRAN RATHER THAN BLOWING COUNTRY 'TO SMITHEREENS'Trump, while speaking at the Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh Wednesday, reiterated his desire to make a deal with Iran and called for building upon the progress of the Abraham Accords by adding more countries to the historic agreement.Trump made the comments while addressing leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council as part of his four-day visit to the region.TRUMP SAYS HE'LL BE 'LEADING THE PACK' TO WAR WITH IRAN IF DEAL PROSPECTS WHITHER AWAY"I want to make a deal with Iran. I want to do something if possible. But for that to happen, it must stop sponsoring terror, halt its bloody proxy wars and permanently and verifiably cease its pursuit of nuclear weapons. They cannot have a nuclear weapon," Trump said.Though Trump said he wants to make a deal with Iran and see Tehran prosper, he also recently accused the Iranian regime of not only hurting its own nation, but the region at large."Iran's leaders have focused on stealing their people's wealth to fund terror and bloodshed abroad. Most tragic of all, they have dragged down an entire region with them," Trump said.The president pointed to the "countless lives lost" in Irans effort to prop up the former Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria, which collapsed in December, and accused its support of Hezbollah for the downfall of Beirut, which he said was "once called the Paris of the Middle East."It is unclear how Trumps negative comments toward Tehran could affect ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran.Still, The Associated Press reported Thursday that a top political, military and nuclear advisor to Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, told NBC News Wednesday that Tehran stands ready to get rid of its stockpiles of highly enriched uranium that can be weaponized, agree to enrich uranium only to the lower levels needed for civilian use and allow international inspectors to supervise the process.In return, Ali Shamkhani, the advisor, said Iran wants an immediate lifting of all economic sanctions.Fox News Digitals Bradford Betz and Caitlin McFall and The Associated Press contributed to this report.