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A trade between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks is finally officially complete as the Leafs have locked down a playoff spot. Former Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas was extremely busy heading into the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline. He came out of it with Ryan O’Reilly, Noel Acciari, Luke Schenn, Erik Gustafsson, Jake McCabe, and Sam Lafferty. The latter duo came from the Chicago Blackhawks in a deal that netted the rebuilding club Joey Anderson, Pavel Gogolev, a conditional 2025 first round pick, and a 2026 second round pick. The conditions on the first round pick was that…
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed a few of their NCAA prospects following their departure from the NCAA Tournament. The latest is forward Aidan Thompson of Denver. Thompson signed his two-year entry-level contract, which kicks in next season. He also signed an ATO to play the rest of this season with the Rockford IceHogs Of course, Denver just suffered a double overtime heartbreaker at the hands of Western Michigan in the Frozen Four Semi-Finals. Thompson and his teammates fell short of a chance to repeat as National Champions. Thompson was a third-round pick (90th overall) in the 2022 NHL Draft. He…
Mizzou Football Dedicates the Demetrious Johnson Tiger Lounge COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou football dedicated the Demetrious Johnson Tiger Lounge on Wednesday evening, thanks in part to a generous gift from Tim and Barb Wies. The lounge, named after the late Demetrious Johnson, is located on the fourth floor of the Mizzou football building and offers an area for players and staff to gather and relax while in the facility. The lounge boasts couches, televisions, a ping pong table, and workspaces among other features. Johnson grew up in the Darst-Webbe Public Housing Project south of downtown St. Louis and was…
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou football dedicated the Demetrious Johnson Tiger Lounge on Wednesday evening, thanks in part to a generous gift from Tim and Barb Wies. The lounge, named after the late Demetrious Johnson, is located on the fourth floor of the Mizzou football building and offers an area for players and staff to gather and relax while in the facility. The lounge boasts couches, televisions, a ping pong table, and workspaces among other features. Johnson grew up in the Darst-Webbe Public Housing Project south of downtown St. Louis and was the youngest of eight children raised by a single…
“Being a Kansas kid, I feel like there is still stuff to prove here at Kansas State,” Johnson said. “I think we can be a really talented team and Big 12 champions. I think in the future we can play for a Big 12 championship and win it and then play in the college football playoff This is home to me’: Why Avery Johnson never thought about transferring from K-State Chris Klieman has gone out of his way to praise Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson over the past few weeks, even though he hasn’t thrown a touchdown pass since the…
On the draft board: Kansas State CB Jacob Parrish has traits the Chiefs like Could one of the players who participated in the team’s recent local pro day make it to Kansas City? While many of those who attended the Kansas City Chiefs’ local pro day on Monday are longshots to make it to the NFL, several of the participating players will probably be selected during this month’s draft. Among them, Kansas State cornerback Jacob Parrish might hear his name called first. In his 2025 draft guide, Dane Brugler of The Athletic has ranked him as the 67th-best prospect. Here’s…
What Baylor Head Coach Dave Aranda Said About West Virginia Dave Aranda gives his thoughts on this week’s matchup versus the Mountaineers. This weekend, the Baylor Bears hope to secure their first-ever win inside Milan Puskar Stadium after coming up empty in their first six trips to Morgantown. On Monday, Baylor head coach Dave Aranda discussed this week’s matchup versus West Virginia. Initial thoughts on West Virginia “.” Playing in a tough atmosphere like WVU’s “Last couple times West Virginia has been really close, tight games. They are in a lot of ways, similar to us. They’re a gritty team,…
WACO, Texas (KWTX) – Baylor football legend, and former Heisman Trophy winner, Robert Griffin III has publicly expressed his support for the Bear’s head football coach Dave Aranda after the Sept. 21 loss to Colorado. Griffin III took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to praise Aranda. “I’m a fan of Dave Aranda the coach and how unique he is,” Griffin III wrote. “I’m a fan of Dave Aranda the man. He has been great to my family and been a phenomenal developer of men at Baylor.” Griffin also stated that the current players of the Baylor football team adore…
WACO, Texas (KWTX) – John Morris, the Voice of the Bears, confirmed with KWTX that Baylor legend J.J. Joe passed away at the age of 54 on Tuesday, Feb. 25 from a suspected heart attack. Joe, who quarterbacked the Bears from 1990-1993, was inducted into the Baylor Athletics Hall of Fame on Oct. 27, 2006. Joe led the bears to back-to-back bowl games as quarterback before he graduated in 1993. In 2004, he joined the Baylor football radio broadcast team as a color analyst for over 20 years. Morris says that Joe brought passion into their booth and to the…
Former Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow, who is inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, assumes a new role in the NCAA A former standout NFL player and esteemed University of Florida alumnus is returning to college football as the new Tim Tebow’s New Role in College Football There is announcement about Tim Tebow assuming a new role in the NCAA. However, let’s discuss Tim Tebow’s legacy and potential roles in college football. Tim Tebow’s College Football Legacy Tim Tebow is a legendary figure in college football, known for his exceptional skills as a quarterback and his unwavering dedication to his team. During his time at the University of Florida, Tebow led the Gators to two national championships (2006 and 2008) and won the Heisman Trophy in 2007. College Football Hall of Fame Induction Tebow’s impressive college football career earned…