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The NFL's new league year began on Wednesday, March 12 at 4 PM Eastern Time. As expected, this was followed by an influx of free agent signings and trades, which typically kick off the initial stage of the NFL offseason. Many prominent figures had already been removed from contention due to agreements reached earlier through handshakes. NFL's legal tampering period Many of these were finally committed to paper on Wednesday, with new agreements also being unveiled. Additionally, there was a surge in player cuts, as NFL teams needed to meet salary-cap requirements by the 4 p.m. ET deadline. Teams could also tag certain players. as post-June 1 cuts As of the start of the new league year, that led to this outcome. Aaron Rodgers into the free agency market. Whether it’s NFL highlights or college sports updates, get your daily dose of key sporting events and stories. Rodgers is one of the most prominent players still uncommitted in the free-agent mark...

Jeremy Swayman was only able to play for 20 minutes against his previous battery mate. After allowing four goals on 15 shots against Linus Ullmark and the Ottawa Senators, the Boston Bruins replaced Swayman during the first intermission with him being taken out of the game. Korpisalo took over from Swayman; he was brought in by the Bruins during the offseason via a trade with the Senators involving Ullmark. Over a span of three years, the Bruins experienced significant success as they alternated between Swayman and Ullmark in goal. In 2022-23, this pair won the William Jennings Trophy due to conceding the least number of goals throughout the season. During that same period, Ullmark was awarded the Vezina Trophy, and the team broke an NHL record by securing 65 victories. However, as both goaltenders were due for contract extensions, the Bruins decided to trade Ullmark to Ottawa and engage in protracted negotiations with Swayman, which concluded just prior to the start of t...

Just like that, as enigmatically as he appeared, he vanished without a trace. According to a report, Edmonton Oilers prospect Roby Jarventie will not stay with the team for much longer. Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat , who announced earlier this week that he will be signing to compete in his homeland. Under his new agreement, he will be joining Tappara, the club where both of his younger brothers are now teammates. At 19 years old, Emil has divided his playtime between the U-20 squad and the Liiga team, whereas his brother Max, who is 16, has been competing with the U-18 side. Last summer, the 22-year-old Roby moved to the Oilers from the Ottawa Senators along with a 2025 fourth-round draft pick, trading off some prospects in return. Xavier Bourgault and Jake Chiasson Jarventie was recuperating from a knee injury that stalled a promising season with the AHL’s Belleville Senators, where he netted nine goals and accumulated 20 points in just 22 games. Selected by th...

The cut at the 2025 Players Championship The leading positions will include the top 65 players plus any ties. After completing 18 holes, it seems likely that the estimated cutoff line will land at an even-par score. Who needs to perform well on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass to advance into the weekend? Remember, this is the wealthiest tournament on the PGA Tour With a total purse of $25 million, the top prize stands at $4.5 million, and a player finishing solo in 65th place would earn $53,750. Golfers on the cutoff line, if it ends up at even par. Keith Mitchell, even-par 72 Maverick McNealy, even-par 72 Russell Henley, even-par 72 Shane Lowry, even-par 72 Wyndham Clark, even-par 72 Xander Schauffele, even-par 72 Golfers just outside the cut line, needing an even-par score to make it through. Brian Harman, 1-over 73 Sahith Theegala, 1-over 73 Patton Kizzire, 1-over 73 Mackenzie Hughes, 1-over 73 Ben An, 1-over 73 ...

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. found himself at the heart of the discussion within the Toronto Blue Jays camp on Thursday. However, paradoxically, he was somewhat absent from the spotlight as well. Stay with me now. Two days prior, information was released regarding Guerrero Jr.'s discussions with the Blue Jays regarding his contract , providing a little more clarity on where the two sides stand. With Wednesday’s off day, Thursday morning arrived with a hope that the pending free agent could offer his thoughts on what’s become the storyline of the year so far for the organization. This did not occur, however, since Guerrero Jr. turned down an opportunity to discuss his contract status with the media when approached via a statement from a Blue Jays representative at the team’s player development facility. This then put manager John Schneider in the position of addressing queries regarding his high-profile star player at first base. Schneider was queried abo...

Paul Maurice of the Florida Panthers has coached in more NHL games than anyone except for the legendary Scotty Bowman. Even with his almost unparalleled knowledge and expertise, Maurice can't provide guidance on containing Alexander Ovechkin effectively. As Ovechkin edges closer to surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most goals scored in NHL history -- the Washington Capitals forward, boasting 886 goals, was just nine away from breaking Gretzky’s mark of 894 before their away game against the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday evening -- Maurice commented on Ovechkin’s pursuit. "He has been the focal point of every team's penalty kill videos for two decades, ever since he joined the league, and he still manages to score," Maurice stated. “It appears you can't manage to halt him.” Before the Panthers faced off against the Maple Leafs on Thursday, Maurice had coached in 1,913 NHL games. In contrast, Bowman had steered teams through 2,141 NHL ...

The upcoming family gathering at the MacKinnon home could get somewhat uncomfortable. In a classic "business over family" decision, Utica Comets general manager Dan MacKinnon traded his son, Will, to the Cleveland Monsters in return for future considerations on Thursday. Will, who is 24 years old, has been sidelined from the Comets' roster for recent matches due to being a healthy scratch. In his time with Utica across the last two seasons, this defenseman played in 82 games and tallied three goals along with seven assists. The relocation occurs just one day prior to Friday's AHL trade deadline. Perhaps, as part of "future considerations," Will could receive an even larger Christmas gift from his father this year.

The dynamic between Montreal Canadiens supporters and Juraj Slafkovsky encompasses both admiration and criticism. When he performs well, he appears to be an upcoming star in the NHL. However, when he struggles, fans believe he shouldn't have been selected first overall. This reflects how viewers react after watching him play each game. Since they consistently observe his gameplay, they tend to pay closer attention to his imperfections rather than his strengths. They constantly desire even better performances from him. Nevertheless, individuals who are not affiliated with the Canadiens but occasionally observe his gameplay would be eager to purchase him for a substantial sum. This applies to Ray Ferraro from TSN, who was straightforward about his viewpoint. In the most recent episode of the Ray & Dregs Hockey Podcast . "If Habs fans aren't fond of Slafkovsky, consider trading him to my squad." – Ray Ferraro Ferraro aims for Canadiens ...

NEW YORK — The NHL announced on Thursday that Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary will be suspended for two games due to an elbowing incident against Vancouver Canucks defenseman Elias Pettersson. The event occurred during the initial frame of Vancouver's 4-3 shootout victory against Calgary on Wednesday evening. As Kadri was moving towards the Canucks' defensive zone, the inexperienced defenseman delivered an open-ice check on the Flames player. Zary reacted by striking Pettersson above the temple with an elbow and sent him crashing onto the ice. Consequently, he received a minor penalty for interference. Pettersson skated for an additional shift prior to exiting the match. The Canucks have not shared any specifics regarding his injury. The Calgary Flames will welcome the Colorado Avalanche this coming Friday and then head to Toronto for a matchup with the Maple Leafs on Monday. Zary, who will lose out on $8,993.06 in wages, can come back on Tuesday when th...

It required a second injury to his right knee to confirm that the Kirby Dach initiative turned out to be a disaster. Kent Hughes decided to take a chance by pursuing the centerman via trade, yet this move seems unlikely to solidify him as the Canadiens' future second center. As the Tricolor inches closer with only one point separating them from securing playoff spots, it becomes evident that the squad requires an additional center moving into next season. While Micheal Hage and Oliver Kapanen hold potential as future assets, they won’t factor significantly into next year’s lineup due to their readiness level for high-stakes NHL competition. This presents a quandary for Kent Hughes, as he might seek out another player similar to Kirby Dach. Such an athlete would be one who has demonstrated significant promise and possesses considerable potential yet has faced challenges in their growth. In his article Rondelle libre on Thursday , Mathias Brunet attempted to iden...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — On Thursday, the Tampa Bay Rays decided to withdraw their involvement. $1.3 billion project To build a new ballpark next to Tropicana Field, they pointed to a hurricane and delays that probably caused the costs of the proposal to increase. A statement from principal owner Stuart Sternberg indicated that "a sequence of incidents" during October—including significant harm to the Trop and financial postponements—resulted in what was termed as “this challenging choice." "After thorough consideration, we have decided not to proceed with the new ballpark and development project at this time," Sternberg stated. The Rays have been relocated from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg and will be playing their home games this season throughout Tampa Bay at the New York Yankees’ spring training facility. 11,000-seat Steinbrenner Field Meanwhile, plans include repairing the Trop, with work such as replacing its hurricane-damaged roof...

Canada’s Rachel Homan aims to retain her gold medal at the World Women’s Curling Championship, taking place from March 15-23 in Uijeongbu, South Korea. After the completion of the round-robin phase, the top six squads move forward to the playoff stage, with the leading two teams getting automatic spots in the semifinals. In case of ties within the rankings, they are resolved first by considering direct head-to-head encounters between the tied teams, then through draw-to-the-button shootout outcomes. Stay tuned here throughout the tournament for the most recent results and current rankings. STANDINGS Team (Skip) Wins Losses ...