Jun 10, 2024, 11:33 PM ET SUNRISE, Fla. — Evan Rodrigues had two goals in the third period, Niko Mikkola and Aaron Ekblad also scored and the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 18 shots for Florida, which was 1-8 all-time in Cup …
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Matthew Judon shows up for Patriots’ mandatory minicamp
As expected, Patriots pass rusher Matthew Judon was on the practice field today for the team’s mandatory minicamp. It was the first time this offseason that Judon has been seen publicly at the Patriots’ facility, as he has appeared to skip voluntary offseason workouts, although Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo described Judon as “in and out” of the facility this …
Read More »Marcus Maye agrees to terms with Dolphins
Free agent safety Marcus Maye is signing with the Dolphins, Jordan Schultz reports. Maye has remained a free agent since the Saints cut him in March. He signed a three year, $22.5 million contract with New Orleans as a free agent in 2022, but he missed as many games (17) as he played (17) in two seasons. That includes a …
Read More »Jakeem Grant will try out for Jets this week
It’s unclear whether edge rusher Haason Reddick will be attending this week’s Jets minicamp, but veteran kick returner Jakeem Grant is expected to be there. Grant is not a member of the Jets’ roster, but Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that he will be taking part in the minicamp on a tryout basis. Grant also tried out for the …
Read More »Stanley Cup Final: Ariana Grande, Alonzo Mourning back Florida Panthers
The Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers continued to be a star-studded affair on and off of the ice. A mix of celebrities from entertainment and sports contributed to the electric atmosphere as the Panthers look to secure a 2-0 lead in the series, while the Oilers hope to knot things up at one game apiece. …
Read More »Bears announce return of Marcedes Lewis
Marcedes Lewis is officially back in the NFL, at the age of 40. The Bears announced today that Lewis has re-signed with the team. He played in all 17 games in Chicago last season and has spent the last three months weighing his future options in free agency. One option would have been retiring. Lewis will be the oldest tight …
Read More »Lions to sign Ben Niemann
The Lions are set to add a veteran linebacker to the roster ahead of training camp. Justin Rogers of the Detroit News reports that the team is set to sign Ben Niemann. No terms of the deal are known. Niemann appeared in seven games for the Broncos last season and saw all of his snaps on special teams. He recorded …
Read More »Steelers complete draftee signings, with second-round C Zach Frazier now under contract
The Steelers signed second-round center Zach Frazier on Monday, the team announced. He was the last of the team’s seven draft picks to sign his four-year rookie deal. The Steelers made the West Virginia product the 51st overall pick. Frazier appeared in 47 games in four seasons with the Mountaineers, starting 37 games at center the past three years. He …
Read More »Seahawks sign P.J. Walker as third QB for minicamp, cut Buddha Jones
The Seahawks have gone through the offseason with only two quarterbacks on their roster, but they’re bringing in a third passer before their mandatory minicamp. Quarterback P.J. Walker officially signed with the Seahawks today, putting him on the roster for minicamp this week. Teams typically have at least three quarterbacks on the roster at this time of year, as it’s …
Read More »Oilers’ Warren Foegele ejected from Game 2 vs. Panthers for hit
Jun 10, 2024, 09:17 PM ET SUNRISE, Fla. — Edmonton’s Warren Foegele was ejected from Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday night for his knee-on-knee hit that injured Florida’s Eetu Luostarinen midway through the first period. Foegele stuck out his left leg into Luostarinen’s left leg and a scrum ensued after as the Finnish forward lay on …
Read More »Cowboys to work out UFL LB Willie Harvey Jr.
The Cowboys will work out UFL linebacker Willie Harvey Jr. on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Harvey, 28, made the All-UFL team while playing for the St. Louis Battlehawks this spring. He made 78 tackles and four sacks in 10 games, leading the league in tackles and also topping all linebackers in tackles for loss (nine), passes defensed …
Read More »Dallas Stars’ Jim Nill named NHL general manager of the year
Jun 10, 2024, 09:00 PM ET NEW YORK — Jim Nill of the Dallas Stars won the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award, the NHL announced Monday night. Nill was the top choice of 17 of 42 voters to run away with the honors. Vancouver’s Patrik Allvin was second and Florida’s Bill Zito third after building a team …
Read More »Brock Purdy: Having a full offseason to attack things has made me better
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy had a very different offseason this year. He was a seventh-round pick trying to make the team in 2022 and he was coming off serious elbow surgery that kept him from doing on-field work during OTAs last year, so being an established starter with no health limitations was a new experience for him. While at the …
Read More »New Packers DC Jeff Hafley ‘brings out the best of us,’ challenges HC Matt LaFleur, says Green Bay defender
Practice for the Green Bay Packers defense has taken on a significantly different tone under new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley. Former Green Bay DC Joe Barry, who had worked with Packers head coach Matt LaFleur on Sean McVay’s Los Angeles coaching staff in 2017, didn’t challenge LaFleur, who is the team’s offensive play caller in nearly the same way Hafley …
Read More »Cowboys to reportedly work out UFL’s leading tackler after finding gems in previous spring league signings
Following the Dallas Cowboys’ inactive “all-in” offseason that transformed into the spring of “get it done with less,” the team has been on the hunt for remaining free agents to fill out the margins of their 90-man roster ahead of training camp in late July. They will look to beef up their inside linebacker depth Tuesday when they work out St. …
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