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The recent developments in sports across college athletics, the NFL, and the NBA highlight a dynamic period of transitions and strategic shifts. As the NFL Draft concludes, college football programs are focusing on young recruits to replace stars like Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels, with players such as Miller Moss and Garret Nussmeir stepping into significant roles. In the realm of sports business, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is advocating for an 18-game season, promoting it as a revenue booster despite concerns about player health and schedule impacts. The NBA playoffs are showcasing a generational shift, with young talents like Anthony Edwards, Luka Doncic, and Shai Gilgeous Alexander emerging as potential new faces of the league in the absence of veteran stars LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry. Additionally, the NFL Draft made history with a record number of quarterbacks picked early, notably Washington’s Michael Penix Jr., despite his new team, the Falcons, recently investing heavily in veteran QB Kirk Cousins. 

Bulletin Brief:

Filling the shoes of new NFL draftees (ESPN)

Owners support Goodell's push for 18 game season (SBJ)

Lebron, Steph, and KD’s amazing playoff statistic (Yahoo)

Draft for all 32 NFL teams (ESPN)

Michigan leads all schools in NFL Draft with 13 (Athletic)