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In a surprising move last night, the Panthers traded into the first round to draft South Carolina wide receiver Xavier Legette, their favorite wide receiver in this year's draft. Legette is a versatile wide receiver that should make an immediate impact in Dave Canales's offense, and provide a legitimate weapon for second-year QB Bryce Young in the passing game.
Sixers forward Kelly Oubre, Jr. should consider hiring a designated driver after his second accident involving a car in the last six months. The 28-year-old journeyman has added a spark to the Sixers offense in his first year with the team, but off the court, the married father of two hasn’t been as successful. TMZ […]
The Carolina Panthers weren’t scheduled to draft until Friday of the 2024 NFL Draft, but a run on wide receivers at the end of the first round on Thursday caused general manager Dan Morgan to get aggressive to secure the guy he and the coaching staff wanted. That guy is South Carolina wide receiver Xavier […]
The 2024 NFL Draft made history. With a record 23 selections, it became the largest draft class of offensive players ever Caleb Williams It started with the first pick, originally belonging to the Carolina Panthers, it was later given to the Chicago Bears via trade. Surprising no one who knew the Bears needed a QB1, […]
While Boston‘s usually the butt of the joke when it comes to racially charged incidents, it turns out other cities can get just as charged up during playoff games. Indiana Pacer Tyrese Haliburton revealed that a racial slur was hurled at his brother during one of the series’ first two games against the Milwaukee Bucks […]
NIL deals aren’t just getting college athletes paid before going professional; it’s also righting some wrongs. There are rumors of NCAA kids getting paid under the table, showered with gifts for committing to certain schools, or congratulated for their athletic prowess, the most notable being Reggie Bush. The USC running back’s skills earned him the […]
The bag has officially changed for WNBA players. Caitlin Clark is helping usher in a new era of the W, and it starts with the massive contract she’s inking with Nike. According to the Wall Street Journal, the former Iowa Hawkeye is being offered an eight-year deal worth up to $28 million. While it pales […]
Even 24 hours later, it may not still feel real that the Carolina Hurricanes erased a 3-0 deficit against the New York Islanders in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but that's exactly what happened on Monday night, as Carolina took a 2-0 series lead. The win helped the team protect home ice, and in the process, became the first time since 2006 when they won the Stanley Cup, that they erased a 3-0 deficit in the postseason. What the comeback win even more impressive is that it was done with an unusual line, one that didn't get much run in the postseason, making it easier for Canes fans to believe that this is the year for them to break through in the Eastern Conference, and return to the Stanley Cup Final, which is the expectation, as they entered the season the favorite to win the Stanley Cup, and they entered the postseason the favorite as well.
The NFL Draft is just days away, and while the Panthers don’t have a first-round pick due to their trade-up for Bryce Young last year, they have 2 picks in the top 40. Steve Smith Sr joined Kyle Bailey as he broke down some of the WR prospects in the Panthers range for Friday night. […]
Ever since the Charlotte Hornets began their search for a new head coach, Dawn Staley has been a name that fans, and those in the basketball community have pondered as a potential candidate for the opening. Earlier this month, Staley led South Carolina women's program to their national championship under her watch, and a perfect season, after dispatching Iowa in the championship game. After the win, Staley was visibly emotional, but it was uncertain as to why, because she had won national championships before, many believe it was her hinting that she was moving on to another job, maybe in the NBA and the WNBA.