Monthly Archives: August 2024

Maple Leafs officially name Auston Matthews their 26th captain

Aug 14, 2024, 11:55 AM ET The Toronto Maple Leafs named center Auston Matthews the 26th captain in franchise history Wednesday. The three-time NHL goals leader succeeds John Tavares, who has worn the “C” on his sweater since October 2019. “I’m incredibly humbled to be named captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs,” Matthews said. “I’m honored to follow in John’s …

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2025 in-state running back Shekai Mills-Knight includes Vols in top five

Baylor’s Shekai Mills-Knight (1) celebrates his touchdown during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl Division II-AAA championship game at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn. on Thursday, Nov 30, 2023. Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network 2025 in-state running back prospect Shekai Mills-Knight has announced his top five schools. Mills-Knight’s top five schools are Tennessee, Alabama, Auburn, Miami and Ole Miss. The four-star running back …

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Recruiting Rumor Mill: Preseason camps right around the corner

So much is still going on in recruiting even without visits happening that a second Recruiting Rumor Mill was needed this week. Here’s the latest from Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney. MORE GORNEY: Position-by-position thoughts for the new Rivals250 ***** CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | …

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Panthers GM Bill Zito brings Stanley Cup to Brewers clubhouse

Aug 14, 2024, 07:22 PM ET MILWAUKEE — Long before he built the Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup championship roster, Bill Zito was a teenager working as a Milwaukee Brewers clubhouse attendant during the franchise’s lone pennant-winning season. The Panthers’ general manager and president of hockey operations returned to his roots and allowed the Brewers to get a glimpse at one …

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Panthers sign DT Walter Palmore, OL Jack Anderson, WR Tayvion Robinson

The Panthers made a handful of roster moves on Sunday morning. They announced that they have signed defensive tackle Walter Palmore, offensive lineman Jack Anderson, and wide receiver Tayvion Robinson to the 90-man roster. Cornerback Willie Drew, running back Jaden Shirden, and wide receiver Deven Thompkins were waived in corresponding moves. Thompkins’ departure came with an injury designation. Palmore had …

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Evan Neal set to return to practice for Giants

Giants right tackle Evan Neal is set to get on the practice field for the first time this year. Neal has been on the physically unable to perform list since the start of camp because of an ankle injury he suffered last November. The Giants activated him from the PUP list on Sunday and he’s set to begin practicing with …

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Eagles sign safety Caden Sterns

Safety Caden Sterns will get another chance to show what he can do in Vic Fangio’s defense. Sterns, who showed promise as a rookie playing for Fangio in Denver in 2021, signed with the Broncos today. Fangio is now the Eagles’ defensive coordinator and was the Broncos’ head coach when they drafted Sterns in the fifth round. After playing in …

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Report: Giants believe Malik Nabers has “minor ankle sprain”

Yes, Giants rookie receiver Malik Nabers has a foot injury. No, it’s not believed to be serious. Via Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com, it’s believed that Nabers has a minor ankle sprain. While that’s good news, the best news is no injury at all. It remains to be seen whether and to what extent Nabers will miss time. Nabers was the …

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