James Tolkan, Top Gun's Stinger, Passes; Jeremiah Love Draft Buzz

0:00On March 30th, James Tolkien, the actor who brought Commander Stinger Jordan to life in Top Gun, passed away this week at age 93. He was the toughest nails-based commander who overlooked Maverick and Goose's screw-ups to send them to elite fighter school. Tocons' gravely voice and no nonsense vibe made Stinger unforgettable, even dropping the name Penny Benjamin that kicked off some iconic drama. Fans are lighting candles and sharing clips on mine, remembering how he captured that old school military grit. His career peaked with roles like this, blending authority with heart, and Top Gun cemented him as a legend for aviation movie buffs everywhere. Shifting gears to the NFL draft buzz, Notre Dame running back, Jeremiah Love, turned heads at his pro-day in South Bend. Scouts packed flights from all over, signaling he's a hot commodity not slipping past the Top 10 picks. Analysts peg his range wide open as high as number 2 to the New York Jets, where a full plane from the Big Apple hinted at serious interest, maybe.

1:01Even from the owner, down to number 8 for the New Orleans Saints, or number 4 to the Tennessee Titans for their RB history, and no lower than 7 to the Is. Washington Commanders, Love's explosive runs, big play speed, and pass-catching skills scream future star. The kind teams build around for years. Keep eyes peeled come draft night, he's primed to land in a prime spot and light of the league right away. That's your NFL news today update, AI powered and always on.