Capital Sports Network Presents: “Eckel and the Genius: 2025 NFL Draft Spectacular“

Friday, April 25 at 5:45 PM EDT — Live on YouTube, X, Twitch, and Facebook

The 2025 NFL Draft is already shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in recent memory. Capital Sports Network has you covered with an all-access breakdown just minutes before Round 2 kicks off.

Join longtime NFL insider Mark Eckel and Capital Sports Network’s own “The Genius” Sean Miller for “Eckel and the Genius: 2025 NFL Draft Spectacular”, broadcasting live at 5:45 PM EDT on Friday, April 25.

 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCQsMznJeOw
 Also streaming on X (@TheProdigalSean), Twitch, and Facebook

Breaking Down Round 1: Who Got It Right? Who Totally Blew It?

Mark Eckel will tap into his deep network of NFL GMs, scouts, and executives to give you an inside look at what really happened on Thursday night. Who nailed their first-round pick? Which teams made head-scratching decisions that left draft rooms across the league stunned?

Expect analysis on the quarterbacks who flew off the board early, the surprise fallers who slipped into the 20s, and the trades that shook up the first round — including potential Day 1 draft shocks like a contender making an aggressive move up the board.

Can Anyone Stop the NFC Powers? And Did the AFC Contenders Keep Up?

With Super Bowl aspirations hanging in the balance, Sean Miller and Mark Eckel will assess how teams like the Packers, the Super Bowl champion Eagles, and Lions positioned themselves to stay on top in the NFC — and whether AFC heavyweights like the Chiefs, Ravens, and Broncos added impact talent that could make the difference in January.

They’ll also dive into how Jacksonville, New England, Chicago, and the New York Giants approached their rebuilds. Did any sleeper team quietly crush Round 1?

Previewing Day 2: Best Players Still on the Board

The second and third rounds are where real rosters are built — and Eckel and the Genius will tell you where the value is. From overlooked receivers to plug-and-play offensive linemen and game-wrecking edge rushers, they’ll highlight who’s still waiting for their name to be called.

Could we see more quarterback movement? Will teams trade up for that explosive wideout or versatile cornerback still on the board? Are teams eyeing future stars who fell out of Round 1?

The Most Informed Draft Show Out There — Period

There are a lot of draft shows out there. But none bring together the experience and connections of Mark Eckel — a trusted NFL voice with more than three decades in the game — and the insight and personality of Sean “The Genius” Miller, a veteran broadcaster with sharp betting takes and deep football knowledge.

Together, they’re can’t-miss viewing for any football fan who wants to understand what’s really happening behind the scenes on draft weekend.

Where to Watch

 YouTube (LIVE): Click here to tune in
 X (Twitter): @TheProdigalSean
 Twitch and Facebook: Search Capital Sports Network

Don’t go into Round 2 blind — go in with Eckel and the Genius.
Friday, April 25 at 5:45 PM EDT. Be there.

Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca have parted ways with South African head coach Rulani Mokwena, a few weeks before the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States of America.

Sports Talk United confirmed that the decision was made on Wednesday, April 23 after Wydad Casablanca ended the Moroccan Botola Pro season with a 1-1 draw against Olympic Safi.

The decision brought an end to Mokwena’s brief stint in Casablanca following his appointment in July 2024 as Wydad finish third in the league table – qualification spot for CAF Confederation Cup next season.

Summary of Mokwena’s stint at Wydad

This season, Wydad Casablanca failed to play continental football neither CAF Champions League nor Confederation Cup for the first time in a decade and the South African arrived with lots of expectations.

Under Mokwena’s watch, Wydad managed 11 wins, 12 draws (the most by any team in the Moroccan top-flight) and four losses in 27 league matches.

However, things did not end well between the former Mamelodi Sundowns coach and his Moroccan employers amid reports of unpaid salaries for eight months and a run of poor results as RSB Berkane won the league title.

What’s next for Wydad Casablanca

Following the abrupt dismissal of the Mokwena and his backroom staff, Wydad Casablanca will now hope to get a new head coach to begin preparations for the FIFA Club World Cup campaign in the United States of America.

The Moroccan giants are one of the four African teams that will compete in the newly-expanded tournament. They will face Manchester City on June 18, then Juvenus on June 22 and Asian heavyweights Al Ain on June 26.

Newcastle United have confirmed the return of head coach Eddie Howe to his official duties after he was hospitalised for a few days with pneumonia, Sports Talk United reports.

Howe missed the Magpies’ last three Premier League games but he is now ready for coaching duties against Ipswich Town at St. James’ Park on Saturday.

In his absence, Newcastle defeated Manchester United 4-1, followed by a 5-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace 5-0 and they fell to a 4-1 defeat against Aston Villa last weekend.

His return is expected to boost Newcastle United’s final push for UEFA Champions League qualification as they are currently fifth in the Premier League table with five games left.

The club statement on Thursday read: “Newcastle United are delighted to confirm that Eddie Howe has returned to his duties at the club’s training centre.

“Eddie had recently been hospitalised with pneumonia and has now returned to work after a period of recovery. We thank supporters for their warm wishes.”

How has Eddie Howe fared with Newcastle this season

Appointed as Newcastle United head coach in 2021, Howe successfully steered the Magpies out of relegation and a year later, he secured the club’s qualification for the Champions League.

He has improved the club’s reputation so far, and this season, he achieved a landmark success in Newcastle upon Tyne by leading Newcastle to lift their first major trophy in 70 years with a victorious EFL Cup campaign.

His team ran out 2-1 winners against Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on March 16 and he also became the first English manager to win an English trophy with a Premier League club since Harry Redknapp’s FA Cup triumph with Portsmouth in 2007-08 season.

Howe’s peculiar playing style has made Newcastle United one of the major contenders for Champions League football next season, with the presence of Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon, Callum Wilson and Jacob Murphy making the Magpies one of the highest-scoring teams in the Premier League this season with 62 goals (just behind Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal).

What’s next for Newcastle Utd

As a result of their EFL Cup triumph, Newcastle United have an automatic qualification for the UEFA Europa League but they are still among the six teams challenging for the four UCL qualification spots.

With 59 points from 33 games, Newcastle occupy the fifth spot with two points above Chelsea and Aston Villa while they find themselves behind Arsenal (eight points), Man City (two points) and Nottingham Forest (a point).

Their final fixtures of the season are as follows:

Newcastle Utd vs Ipswich Town – April 26

Brighton vs Newcastle Utd – May 4

Newcastle Utd vs Chelsea – May 11

Arsenal vs Newcastle Utd – May 18

Newcastle Utd vs Everton – May 25.