Daily Archives: April 4, 2024

PWHL names new championship trophy after financial backer Walter family

The six teams of the recently launched Professional Women’s Hockey League now know the name of the trophy they’re competing for once the playoffs open next month. It’ll be the Walter Cup, named after the PWHL’s primary financial backer, Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter, and his family, the league said on Thursday. The name was proposed by PWHL advisory …

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Eagles bring back veteran defensive back a month after releasing him

Eagles bring back veteran defensive back a month after releasing him originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia A month after they released him, the Eagles have re-signed slot cornerback Avonte Maddox, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Thursday morning. NBC Sports Philadelphia confirmed the news. The Eagles released Maddox on March 6 to get out from under the final year of his …

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Colts reportedly making addition to offensive coaching staff

Shane Steichen is making an addition to the Colts’ offensive coaching staff, reportedly adding former Middle Tennessee State quarterback Brent Stockstill, according to John Brice of Football Scoop. In the report, it says that Stockstill will be joining the Colts in an off-the-field offensive assistant role. Stockstill began coaching at the Division-I ranks with Florida Atlantic under then head coach …

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Bills sign former Cowboys, Bengals offensive tackle La’el Collins to one-year deal

Getty Images A day after trading Stefon Diggs, the Buffalo Bills made another notable transaction. The team has signed former Cowboys and Bengals offensive tackle Le’el Collins to a one-year deal, according to his agent (via ESPN).  Collins, 30, has been available since his practice squad contract with the Cowboys expired after Dallas was eliminated from the 2023 playoffs. Prior …

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LT Jordan Mailata, Eagles reportedly agree to $66 million extension

Left tackle Jordan Mailata has signed a three-year, $66 million extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, ESPN reported Thursday. The deal includes $48 million guaranteed and keeps him in Philadelphia through 2028. Mailata, 27, has spent his entire NFL career with the Eagles, serving as their primary left tackle for the past four seasons. Philadelphia selected the 6-foot-8, 365 pound Mailata …

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Matt Zollers picks Missouri over Penn State

Arguably the most important commitment for the Penn State Nittany Lions in the class of 2025 was going to be announced on April 4 as they waited to hear where top in-state quarterback Matt Zollers had decided to play his college football. With James Franklin and his offensive staff looking to bring in two quarterbacks during this cycle, they were …

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Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad injured, likely out until playoffs

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad will likely miss the rest of the regular season with an undisclosed injury, but coach Paul Maurice firmly believes the veteran will return for the Stanley Cup playoffs. Ekblad played only 7:16 before leaving Tuesday’s loss at Montreal after a skirmish with Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky late in the first period. “I don’t think he …

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Eagles and Jordan Mailata reach terms on 3-year mega extension

Eagles and Jordan Mailata reach terms on 3-year mega extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles and left tackle Jordan Mailata have reached terms on a three-year contract extension that will keep him in Philly through the 2028 season, a league source confirmed to NBC Sports Philadelphia. The three-year extension is worth $66 million, which includes $48 million …

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