Axios

The NFL draft kicks off in Las Vegas Thursday night, two years after Sin City's planned debut was moved to Roger Goodell's basement.

Details: 262 players will hear their names called across seven rounds over the next three days, beginning with round one tonight (8pm ET).

The U.S. military is mulling a plan that would fund college athletic scholarships in exchange for mandatory service, Sportico reports.

Why it matters: The initiative could solve two key issues: inefficient recruiting within the armed forces, and financial unease in college athletics, where non-revenue sports face increasing cuts.

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) on Tuesday stripped Russia of hosting rights for the 2023 men's ice hockey world championship, citing "concern for the safety and well-being of all participating players, officials, media and fans."

Why it matters: International sports organizations have taken unprecedented action against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. In the latest blow, Russia has lost out on hosting one of the country's most popular sports, per AP writes.