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Miami Herald
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Miami Hurricanes land another four-star recruit. Details on the newest 2026 commitment
Four-star prospect Anthony Kennedy Jr. on Friday became the Miami Hurricanes' seventh commitment in the past week, giving UM a behemoth defensive tackle in a 2026 class that's shaping up as one of the nation's best. The Arkansas-based Kennedy, who's 6-3 and 335 pounds, visited UM in late May and picked the Hurricanes over SMU and Missouri. A senior-to-be at Little Rock Central High, Kennedy was committed to Missouri for five months (last December through mid May) before de-committing after the resignation of Tigers defensive line coach Al Davis. He visited Missouri last weekend but opted for Miami. Both 247 Sports and rate him the No. 36 defensive lineman in the 2026 class. places him 383rd among all prospects. But his stock has continued to rise, as college programs perpetually search for difficult-to-move defensive tackles who can stop the run. According to 247 Sports, Kennedy had offers from Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Texas, Texas A&M and UF, among others. Hurricanes defensive line coach Jason Taylor previously visited Kennedy in Arkansas, setting the wheels in motion for Kennedy's official visit a month ago. Kennedy joins Alabama-based Tyson Bacon as the second defensive lineman among Miami's 19 commitments for 2026. Of UM's seven commitments in the past week, six are members of UM's 2026 class, which has risen to sixth in the 247 rankings. The 2026 commitments earlier this week: tight end Israel Briggs, receivers Vance Spafford and Tyran Evans, linebacker Justin Edwards and edge player Asharri Charles.
USA Today
19 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Notre Dame's Jadarian Price and Malachi Fields visit local children
Notre Dame football players Jadarian Price and Malachi Fields surprised local children at a multi-sport camp at the Mishawaka Fieldhouse in Mishawaka, Indiana on players spent time with the kids playing various sports, including volleyball, basketball and soccer. Price, a running back, and Fields, a transfer wide receiver, helped the kids stay active inside as they stayed dry from the rain. They also helped hand out awards, took photos with the kids and took the time to sign the kids' camp shirts. "It's always nice to be able to come out here and support kids in the community," Price said. "We've been doing things like this for the past three, four years. . . it's a very exciting time." Notre Dame opens the 2025 college football season at Miami on Sunday, August 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium (ABC). It will mark the 28th meeting between the two programs, with the Fighting Irish owning a record of 18-8-1 in the all-time series against the Hurricanes. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Dave on X: Miller_Dave
New York Post
a day ago
- Business
- New York Post
Longer season, end of EBUG coming as part of advanced NHL CBA talks
The NHL and NHL Players Association are in the advanced stages of negotiations on a four-year extension of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, according to multiple reports Thursday. Among the most notable changes, the new deal would extend the regular season to 84 games, establish a full-time emergency backup goalie position and limit player contract lengths to seven years, according to ESPN. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman reportedly gave the board of governors an update on everything at a meeting in Los Angeles on Wednesday ahead of the NHL draft this weekend. 3 NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, back left, listens as NHL Players Association executive director Marty Walsh speaks at the Stanley Cup Final. AP With the current CBA set to expire after the 2025-26 season, a four-year extension would run through September 2030. This also marks the first major negotiation for NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh, who took over the NHLPA in March 2023. The new CBA, which could be finalized and announced as soon as Friday, will take the NHL regular-season schedule from 82 to 84 games. As a result, the preseason slate would be shortened from six to four contests, according to ESPN. In addition to a cap of seven years on contract lengths, the deal will also eliminate deferred salary — a contract structure that was becoming increasingly popular. One-time Ranger Frank Vatrano recently signed a three-year, $18 million extension with the Ducks that carried a significant portion of deferred salary. The contract will pay Vatrano $3 million in each of the next three seasons, with the remaining $9 million in deferred salary beginning in 2035. Players are currently allowed to re-sign for eight years with their current team or seven years in free agency. 3 NHL commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to the media during the Stanley Cup Final. Getty Images The new CBA says players can re-sign for a maximum of seven years with their current team and six years in free agency. Emergency backup goaltenders have provided the NHL with some feel-good stories, such as 42-year-old David Ayres backstopping the Hurricanes to a win in February 2020. The new deal would have teams bring on a full-time EBUG who can practice and travel with the team, according to ESPN. 3 A view inside Bell Centre during the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. NHLI via Getty Images ESPN's report also says both sides are discussing the elimination of the long-term injured reserve loophole that certain teams have utilized in recent years. It would ensure teams are salary cap compliant in the playoffs, with revised language surrounding the topic expected in the new CBA. Additionally, a 50-50 split of hockey-related revenue between players and owners is expected to be maintained.
Edmonton Journal
2 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Top 5 potential trade suitors for Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson
Article content If we write this fast enough, it can be published before Rasmus Andersson is traded away by the Calgary Flames. It feels like it could be any minute. Article content And, then again, it might not happen for several months. Amid reports there has been no traction on a contract extension and since the Flames have some promising prospects on the right side of their blue line, it seems like a certainty that Andersson will be swapped between now and the trade deadline. Article content The 28-year-old workhorse is set to be an unrestricted free agent next summer, so he is signed for one more season at a cap-hit of US$4.55 million. That's good bang-for-buck when you consider that he has been Calgary's ice-time leader in three of the past four winters, wears a letter on his sweater and can both put up points and rack up blocked shots. The insiders have stressed that Flames general manager Craig Conroy won't rush this decision, that he will wait for a fair return. Will Conroy find the right deal as soon as this weekend, with the trade winds blowing strong around the 2025 NHL Draft? Or will he stand pat until the suitors sweeten their bids? As Conroy works the phones, here are five teams that could/should be calling about Andersson. DALLAS STARS From an on-ice perspective, ignoring those pesky salary-cap considerations, this makes perfect sense. Article content The Stars have made consecutive trips to the Western Conference final, ousted by the Edmonton Oilers both times, and their most obvious shortcoming this spring was the need for another Top-4 defenceman. They were asking a lot of Cody Ceci as Thomas Harley's sidekick in a big-minute role. Could the addition of Andersson nudge the Stars over that hump? He undoubtedly is on Jim Nill's radar and it helps that the Flames could potentially ease some of the cap concerns in Big D. The inclusion of Mat Dumba or Ilya Lyubushkin, both righty rearguards, would count as a salary dump. Could the Flames somehow pry away young forward Mavrik Bourque? He'd certainly be a top target. CAROLINA HURRICANES The Hurricanes are on the hunt for a new partner for the somehow-still-underrated Jaccob Slavin. His usual right-hand man, Brent Burns, is now into his 40s. Article content As they try to scratch their way past the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference, Andersson could be an intriguing fit in Carolina. He offers more offensive oomph than most of their current blueliners — he equalled a career-high with 11 goals this winter — and can provide the sort of snarl that would be helpful in a future playoff run-in with the Panthers. The Hurricanes have long been frontrunners in analytics, so it would fascinating to hear their internal assessment of a guy who posted a cringe-worthy minus-38 rating during the 2024-25 campaign. They have more cap space than any other contender and, with a mighty mid-season swing on Mikko Rantanen, Hurricanes honcho Eric Tulsky showed he is willing to be aggressive. OTTAWA SENATORS Social-media general managers are often trying to play matchmaker between the Senators and Flames, but that's usually a case of fans in Ottawa hoping to bring MacKenzie Weegar back to his hometown. Article content That's not gonna happen. Is Andersson a more realistic target? While it has been reported that Ottawa is one of his undesired destinations on his six-team no-trade list, he wants to be a playoff regular and the Senators are trending toward contender status. Their core pieces — a list headlined by Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle and Jake Sanderson — are mostly in their early- to mid-20s. Andersson could also appeal as a mentor to Calgary Hitmen standout Carter Yakemchuk, a fellow right-hander and Ottawa's first-round pick last summer. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS The Blue Jackets and Flames had similar storylines this past season — both teams overachieved, and did so while playing with heavy hearts, but ultimately missed the playoffs. The late Johnny Gaudreau was one of Andersson's close buddies, so you can bet he paid attention to what was happening in Columbus. The Blue Jackets and Flames both deserve major kudos for the way they honoured a superstar gone too soon. Latest National Stories
Calgary Herald
2 days ago
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Top 5 potential trade suitors for Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson
Article content As they try to scratch their way past the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference, Andersson could be an intriguing fit in Carolina. He offers more offensive oomph than most of their current blueliners — he equalled a career-high with 11 goals this winter — and can provide the sort of snarl that would be helpful in a future playoff run-in with the Panthers. Article content The Hurricanes have long been frontrunners in analytics, so it would fascinating to hear their internal assessment of a guy who posted a cringe-worthy minus-38 rating during the 2024-25 campaign. Article content They have more cap space than any other contender and, with a mighty mid-season swing on Mikko Rantanen, Hurricanes honcho Eric Tulsky showed he is willing to be aggressive. Article content OTTAWA SENATORS Article content Social-media general managers are often trying to play matchmaker between the Senators and Flames, but that's usually a case of fans in Ottawa hoping to bring MacKenzie Weegar back to his hometown. Article content That's not gonna happen. Article content Is Andersson a more realistic target? Article content While it has been reported that Ottawa is one of his undesired destinations on his six-team no-trade list, he wants to be a playoff regular and the Senators are trending toward contender status. Their core pieces — a list headlined by Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle and Jake Sanderson — are mostly in their early- to mid-20s. Article content Andersson could also appeal as a mentor to Calgary Hitmen standout Carter Yakemchuk, a fellow right-hander and Ottawa's first-round pick last summer. Article content The Blue Jackets and Flames had similar storylines this past season — both teams overachieved, and did so while playing with heavy hearts, but ultimately missed the playoffs. Article content The late Johnny Gaudreau was one of Andersson's close buddies, so you can bet he paid attention to what was happening in Columbus. The Blue Jackets and Flames both deserve major kudos for the way they honoured a superstar gone too soon. Article content Article content There is no need for a No. 1 defenceman in Columbus — Zach Werenski, who finished as runner-up in Norris Trophy voting, has that locked down — but they could use a strong second fiddle and that explains why they're rumoured to be interested in Andersson. Article content The Blue Jackets hold a pair of first-round picks for this weekend, at Nos. 14 and 20, so that could spark the conversation. Article content So isn't Andersson an ideal contingency plan as Ekblad's potential replacement for next season? Perhaps he and Gustav Forsling could even showcase themselves as a could-be combo for Sweden at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Article content
