Weekend Sports Roundup: Walk-Off Debuts, NFL Draft Surprises, and a Record-Breaking Zurich Classic

MLB Walk-Offs, NFL Draft Surprises, and a Record at the Zurich Classic While the NBA and NHL playoffs are dominating the headlines, the rest of the sports world didn't take the weekend off. From a walk-off debut in Seattle to a historic round of golf in New Orleans, here's everything else you need to know from a jam-packed weekend. Cole Young's Dream Debut There's nothing quite like a Major League Baseball debut, but Seattle Mariners prospect Cole Young took it to another level. In a tense 11-inning battle against the Minnesota Twins, Young stepped up to the plate and delivered a walk-off RBI fielder's choice, giving the Mariners a wild 5-4 victory. It's the kind of moment kids dream about in the backyard, and it's a massive spark for a Seattle team looking to build momentum. Elsewhere in the MLB, the Yankees extended their winning streak to eight games with an 8-3 victory over the Astros, fueled by three home runs and incredible patience at the plate (10 walks). Meanwhile, the Red Sox offense exploded, scoring an unbelievable 10 runs in the 9th inning to demolish the Orioles 17-1. NFL Draft Day 3: The LSU QB Slide The 2026 NFL Draft wrapped up on Saturday, and Day 3 brought plenty of drama. The biggest surprise of the day was the massive slide of LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. Projected by many to go much earlier, Nussmeier fell all the way to Round 7, where he was finally scooped up by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 249th overall pick. Sitting behind Patrick Mahomes isn't a bad place to land, but the slide had to be agonizing. The Dallas Cowboys are walking away as one of the biggest winners of the draft, putting together a class that has analysts calling them serious contenders for the 2026-27 season. And, of course, congratulations to Buffalo's Red Murdock, officially crowned the 2026 "Mr. Irrelevant." Fitzpatrick Brothers Make History If you're betting on golf this weekend, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans — the PGA Tour's only team event — has been electric. Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick absolutely torched TPC Louisiana on Saturday, shooting a tournament-record 15-under 57 in four-ball play. They head into Sunday's final round with a commanding four-shot lead. Over on the LPGA Tour, Nelly Korda continues to dominate, holding the lead at The Chevron Championship as she looks to add another major to her resume. --- Related reading: - Why the Dodgers Are the Most Dangerous Bet in Baseball Right Now - Rory McIlroy Makes History: Back-to-Back Masters Champion