Coming off a six-game win over the Ottawa Senators Toronto is looking for redemption against the defending champions.  On Sunday, Leafs captain Auston Matthews spoke to the media ahead of Game 1 and insisted this group is different and ready to go against the Panthers “We’re a prepared group; we’re ready to go,” Matthews said “We know the challenge that lies ahead and it's just taking it one step at a time.” Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) during warm-up before a Stanley Cup playoffs game at Scotiabank Arena One reason for optimism in Toronto is the fact that the Leafs have three former Panthers — Anthony Stolarz Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Steven Lorentz — who helped Florida win the Stanley Cup last year Matthews said the former Panthers' experience and knowledge of Florida's organization will be one more asset “Good to have those guys’ perspective,” Matthews said things that we can assert ourselves in.” Matthews, who scored with seven points in the first round “There’s going to be a lot of shifts where there’s not really going to be a whole lot going on,” Matthews said “Work for those opportunities and when you get them Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk (19) takes up a position in front of Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov (35) Florida’s physical style — led by Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Bennett, and Brad Marchand — is a known factor to take into consideration by the Leafs, and head coach Craig Berube is anticipating it “They play a hard game,” Berube said We’ve got to initiate as much as possible.  ”You’re going to get banged around.” Game 1 of the Panthers-Maple Leafs series begins at 8 p.m ET on Monday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto Few triathletes can boast the success that British sensation Kat Matthews has showcased over the past few years The 34-year-old has five race victories since the start of the 2023 season adding a further seven podiums over a range of distances including IRONMAN To close out the 2024 season Matthews secured runner-up berths at both the full-distance IRONMAN World Championship in Nice and the 70.3 equivalent in New Zealand in December And after starting the 2025 campaign with an outstanding win at IRONMAN Texas, beating US phenom Taylor Knibb in a record-breaking time Kat has detailed her motivation heading into the new season The British star detailed her mantra in a post on her Instagram page suggesting her only true opponent is herself “One dominant 🧠 driving thought pre-race was; You don’t often get to race and realistically aim for a PB’ “It’s a really privileged position to be in where you continue to improve and you get to reap those improvements in competition “To everyone reading – thank you for đŸ«”your support Kat confirmed prior to the season that her plan was to go all in on the IRONMAN Pro Series to defend the 2024 title she earned last year. In doing so she refused at T100 contract for this season. After winning IRONMAN Texas for a third time, Matthews is likely to head for IRONMAN Hamburg on Sunday June 1 before returning to home soil at IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea on Sunday July 13 IRONMAN 70.3 Zell am See-Kaprun (August 31) is next on the agenda before a double World Championship assault in Kona (October 11) and Marbella (November 8) Follow the madness of the 'Race that eats its young' on RUN247 Auston Matthews speaks with the media following Sunday's practice Matthew Knies & William Nylander | Post Game FLA@TOR: Knies scores goal against Sergei Bobrovsky FLA@TOR: Tanev scores goal against Sergei Bobrovsky FLA@TOR: Rielly scores goal against Sergei Bobrovsky FLA@TOR: Nylander scores goal against Sergei Bobrovsky Of course the AEW wrestler knows he’d be crazy not to jump at a chance to do something with one of the biggest stars in the business today but has a couple reasons being apart professionally works better for their relationship so they’ve never worked together as a couple An answer from Matthews recent interview with Chris Van Vliet may shed some light on why he re-signed with AEW rather than explore a return to WWE Buddy admitted to Van Vliet that working a different schedule than his wife can be “a bit of a pain in the ass” “But the good thing about her in WWE and me and AEW and us both being in the business is that I would never want and if I’m lowered — let’s just say I’m doing enhancement matches or whatever — I don’t want to be like and I get this and then kind of resent her for the position but I wouldn’t even want that to be an option I want her to be able to vent to me without me going but this is how you play that game.’ I can kind of be that in the back seat “That was definitely something I thought about at the start I don’t think there would be anyone from any wrestling company or any part of the world that wouldn’t want to be doing something with Rhea Ripley Some might say Matthews should just be happy for Ripley’s success regardless of where he works but I’d say it’s actually very emotionally mature to acknowledge how their being in different positions on the card could impact the relationship When CVV asked if they make the challenge of being on conflicting schedules work But she’s also — I get kind of emotional talking about it — I’ve married my best friend There isn’t anyone that I’d want to spend any more time with As long as I have her I could be the clown too One of the nation’s top cornerbacks in the 2026 cycle has locked in a summer commitment date though other programs have also emerged in his process Matthews is the No. 71 overall prospect and No. 12 CB in the 2026 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies Clemson (May 30), FSU (June 6), Texas (June 13) and South Carolina (June 20) have set official visits with the blue-chipper are currently trending in the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine Matthews visited Austin last month and the Texas staff made some serious strides with the rising defensive back Things are picking up between Matthews and the SEC program “The visit  to UT has been great though,” Matthews told On3’s Steve Wiltfong “They definitely have exceeded my expectations “What excites me is that they play a national schedule and knocking on the door for a National Championship and that’s something I can see myself being part of,” he added South Carolina has long been in the mix for Matthews. He returned to Columbia last month and raved about his latest time spent with head coach Shane Beamer and Co. when speaking with On3’s Chad Simmons: Top 101Shane BeamerPuts NCAA on blast Hot3Trump By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms and use of my personal information described therein It feels that way because since me freshman year so they feel like family,” he said of the Gamecocks “The relationships I have with the people there keep me going back it makes me love South Carolina more than the last time.” North Carolina is another program that recently had Matthews on campus. The Tar Heels and new head coach Bill Belichick will continue to push to try and keep the four-star home at the next level Matthews has been considered one of the nation’s top 2026 corners for some time yet he continues to impress and bump his stock with scouts who got a great look at him during Overtime’s OT7: Hot3Trump, Saban blastedNIL order ripped On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media UPDATE 05/03: The Chemung County Sheriff's Office said two people were arrested and charged as a result of the search warrant executed at a home on Matthews Circle on Friday 44-year-old Jennifer Savage was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 45-year-old April Greene was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property Both women were arraigned and released.  The Sheriff's Office says the other two individuals removed from the home during the search were not charged the Civil Division was executing an eviction warrant in Elmira Heights when they were tipped off that thousands of dollars in personal belongings had been stolen from that residence.  An investigation led them to 147 Matthews Circle where they recovered thousands of dollars of stolen property along with controlled substances and an illegal firearm The Sheriff's Office says the Village of Horseheads Code Enforcement has deemed the home uninhabitable and anyone found inside the home outside the hours of 8 a.m is subject to criminal arrest.  Additionally four dogs were removed from the residence during the search warrant and a stolen parrot was recovered and returned to the rightful owner and Sheriff Schrom says more arrests are expected -- According to the Chemung County Sheriff's Office a search warrant was executed at a home on Matthews Circle as a result of a multi-agency investigation into stolen property that includes a lawnmower and snow blower and more.  police say four people were taken into custody and multiple animals in the home were secured by animal control Police say they remain on the scene collecting evidence and the investigation is active and ongoing.  NY (WENY) -- Multiple law enforcement are on scene in a residential neighborhood in the village of Horseheads and SWAT officers are at a home on Matthews Circle Several people could be seen leaving the home with their hands in in the air and being detained by officers just before 10 A.M Armed officers could also be seen surrounding the home WENY News is working to find out more information about the circumstances of the police activity Colorado coach Deion Sanders and his staff are in the mix for a strong group of high-caliber recruits who made their way to Boulder this past weekend for official visits Among those in attendance was four-star wide receiver Jase Mathews one of the nation's strongest prospects at his position and he had high praise for the environment “What can you say besides pleasant [when] referring to the people and town of Boulder, [it] was phenomenal,” Mathews told On3. “Being a school that gets their wideouts the ball and sends them to the league." Mathews was one of Colorado's most desired visiting recruits as the program searches for a future leader at wide receiver The Buffs shipped more wideouts to the league through the 2025 NFL Draft (three) than any school in the country and with their current room full of unknowns blue-chip recruit such as Mathews would garner early opportunities USA; Colorado Buffalos wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) with head coach Deion Sanders against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium Mathews has impressed at Greene County High School (Leaksville He's listed as a top-100 prospect and the No 12 wide receiver in the 2026 class by 247Sports with SEC schools currently leading the charge for his services Auburn Tigers and Texas A&M Aggies are among programs competing with Colorado for Mathews “After getting up there for the first time it’s definitely on par with a few of my schools,” Mathews said Four-star offensive lineman Deacon Schmitt was also among the top priorities in town for Sanders and his staff 320-pound interior trenchant attends Windsor High School MORE: Shedeur Sanders' Wants To Build Colorado Buffaloes Into 'Super Team' With NIL MORE: LaJohntay Wester Signs Baltimore Ravens Rookie Contract, Uniform Number Revealed MORE: NFL Insider Reveals Shedeur Sanders' Standing In Cleveland Browns Quarterback Battle “The environment is always a blast!” Schmitt told On3 The opportunity to become a hometown hero is very special to me!" Tennessee Volunteers and Oklahoma Sooners are among premier programs attempting to pry Schmitt away from his home state but the lineman didn't have a negative bone in his body regarding the Buffaloes and described "Coach Prime" as a "wise man." The biggest man on campus that Colorado's gunning for was five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo of Lake Ridge High School in Mansfield USA; Colorado head coach Deion Sanders leads his team on to the field against the Kansas Jayhawks at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium 7 overall recruit in his class and is in a similar boat as Jordan Seaton was two years ago to attain another superstar blind-side blocker four-star offensive lineman Breck Kolojay would be a fantastic backup plan He shares the IMG Academy lineage of Seaton and posted on social media that he had a "fantastic visit" to Colorado “The environment in Boulder was amazing the energy and charisma they had up there was fantastic,” Kolojay said “My favorite thing about the program is how much love Coach Prime has for his players and how they utilize three offensive line coaches that have a ton of experience Colorado continues to peer ahead to the next cycle of blockbuster prospects the Buffs have secured 55 percent (16 of 29) of their official visitors and hope for more good fortune throughout the offseason The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER The Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford agreed to continue their partnership for 2025 months ago details are finally emerging of Stafford’s renegotiated contract Stafford will earn $44 million in the coming season with $4 million already paid and the remaining $40 million fully guaranteed is set to continue going year-to-year with Los Angeles But Rapoport notes that if the quarterback is on the roster at the start of free agency in 2026 Where Stafford was previously set to make $58 million in 2025 and 2026 Stafford completed 65.8 percent of his passes for 3,762 yards with 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions He then completed 63.4 percent of his throws for 533 yards with four touchdowns and no picks in two postseason games A Division of NBCUniversal DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only and there is no gambling offered on this site This service is intended for adult audiences No guarantees are made for any specific outcome Matthew Stafford isn't ready to close the book on his Hollywood career just yet The Los Angeles Rams quarterback agreed to a new deal at the NFL combine that would keep him in the City of Angels During the combine, it was reported that Tom Brady was recruiting Stafford to join the silver-and-black Stafford was reportedly seeking $50 million a year, according to NFL Network's Peter Schrager Now they keep Stafford in the fold to make another run in 2025 Here's how much it'll cost the Rams to keep the quarterback in town Stafford agreed to a two-year, $84 million deal, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport It represents an increase from the two-year $58 million he had left on the previous contract The quarterback is set to earn $44 million this season He's already been paid $4 million and the remaining $40 million is fully guaranteed Stafford would earn $40 million next season if he remains on the Rams' roster at the start of free agency With the new deal, Stafford is the NFL's 15th highest-paid quarterback in terms of average annual value (AAV), according to OverTheCap This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page "(Required)" indicates required fields Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" helping bring both the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival season past its midpoint Following the final day of Daze Between New Orleans over at the Mahalia Jackson Theater the ever-evolving Daze Between Band hit the stage at the famed Uptown club with an all-star roster featuring Fest by Nite all-star Eric Krasno (guitar bandleader; Soulive) alongside Daze Between Band veterans George Porter Jr and Raymond Weber (drums; formerly Dumpstaphunk) Beyond its billed members, this annual Wednesday late-night show has become well known for attracting high-profile surprise guests. We always tend to say that “you never know who might show up at Tipitina’s for The Daze Between Band,” and this year that adage rang truer than ever as the clock crept toward 2:00 a.m New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival headliner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dave Matthews the first of the night’s many surprise cameos led the Daze Between Band through a pair of covers from the Dave Matthews Band live playbook Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer” and Daniel Lanois’ “The Maker” Later, Mike Gordon—in town early ahead of his own Fest by Nite show at The Joy Theater on Friday, May 2nd— joined in with George Porter Jr on a second bass and backing vocals for a funky and contextually significant take on “Sneakin’ Sally Through The Alley” the Robert Palmer tune written by Allen Toussaint and recorded in New Orleans with Porter and the rest of The Meters as the backing band which has become a favorite live cover for Phish through the years Related: Mike Gordon Talks Phish’s Rock Hall Nod & The “Joyous Experiment” He’s Planning In New Orleans [Interview] Other highlight sit-ins included Andy Frasco and G Love leading a take on The Blues Brothers’ “Who’s Making Love” Duane Betts and Neal Francis hopping up for Allen Toussaint’s “Get Out of My Life Daze Between Band – “Street Parade” (Earl King) [Pro-Shot] – 4/30/25  The Daze Between Band w/ Dave Matthews – “Sledgehammer” (Peter Gabriel) [Pro-Shot] – 4/30/25 The Daze Between Band w/ Dave Matthews – “The Maker” (Daniel Lanois) – 4/30/25  The Daze Between Band w/ Mike Gordon – “Sneakin’ Sally Through The Alley” (Allen Toussaint) [Pro-Shot] – 4/30/25  Copyright © 2025 L4LM | Website by Computer Courage Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Richard Murrell officiating Entombment will follow the service at Polk Memorial Gardens The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements Sandra was the daughter of Preston Odell Haywood and the late Marjorie Dale Haywood and great-grandmother remembered for her compassion and unwavering dedication to her family and community Sandra pursued her lifelong passion for nursing and education She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification from Columbia State Community College and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Alabama She later completed her formal education by earning a PhD in Nursing These academic achievements and her passion for service led to her distinguished career as a healthcare practitioner and administrator where she touched countless lives and careers through her work and mentorship Sandra truly embodied a servant’s heart and found deep joy in helping others Sandra placed great value on her spiritual life She accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized during her teenage years Her strong Christian faith served as a guiding force throughout her life sharing countless memories filled with love and laughter and spending quality time with her family and friends Jimmy (Brenda) Haywood and Roger Haywood; 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We are a nonprofit public service, and your support is more critical than ever. Keep public media strong and donate now Mikayla Matthews never grew up talking about her trauma She peels back the layers of her abuse over the course of several devastating scenes in the season's third episode: The abuse occurred over four or five years; she told her mother about the abuse in 2015 and wasn't believed; this in turn caused her to be hesitant of telling anyone anything or expressing any emotion – a cycle she wants to stop "I don't want my kids to grow up with the same trauma that I was shown growing up," she says over a recent phone call "I want them to have the skills to express their emotions and to be emotionally mature." In case you missed: 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' is scandalous. It's not the whole story. 'It's been absolute hell'"Mormon Wives" features a group of Utah influencers known as "#MomTok," whose friendship and relationship ups and downs made for binge-watching gold when it premiered in 2024 The jumps from light to heavy topics – something for everyone "We might be having a serious conversation, and we just can't help but be silly, because it's what helps us feel comfortable," Matthews says. "We really trauma bond on the show." viewers watch Matthews open up about her trauma in a conversation with her sisters as well as a therapist They're powerful scenes that showcase just how vulnerable she's willing to be Her on-camera chat with her sisters was the first time they'd ever discussed the abuse She's publicly talked about her health before, but hasn't connected the dots much until now. Matthews – a mother of three children, and expecting a fourth with husband Jace Terry – was a bit of a background player in Season 1 while dealing with a chronic, mysterious skin issues "It's been like a roller coaster and a wild goose chase." A litany of tests later – blood tests you name it – failed to produce any answers to her illness "I got to a point where I just wanted to give up because I was going to so many dermatologists "I was going to my dermatologist office just crying just begging them to give me any answers to help me Once she started addressing her mental health and dealing with her past trauma, though, she's experienced the most progress – "taking it into my own hands and trusting my own intuitions and in my body." Research has shown a connection between stress and skin disease She credits "Mormon Wives" with encouraging her to share her feelings Doing so has both inflamed and quelled her skin problems and I'm talking about things that are really traumatic and hard noticing her "skin gets worse when I'm talking about these things Review: These modern day Mormons are getting real. But can they conquer reality TV? Healing from her trauma has allowed her to process her emotions more effectively and not just shut down "I think it's OK for me to be that safe place for myself and feel comfortable just feeling those emotions." The hardest part for her occurs during therapy, when she tries digging into her childhood self while she was being abused "I just think about my kids and what if it was happening to them," she says This has led to better communication with her husband He steps in when she's feeling overstimulated or she's having trouble regulating her emotions in front of their kids "Just having the conversations before and after and during has been the most helpful thing for us," she says It's hard to look at yourself and realize you're doing things that are not great and things you don't want to do and it's hard to take a look in the mirror and fix them But I think just giving each other grace and having those conversations as it's happening has been the most important Matthews Overnight Stakes at Churchill Downs It was a whirlwind hour of emotions for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert on Thurby evening at Churchill Downs May 1 "We brought some nice horses here to win on the undercard," Baffert said. "That's what I miss most about Churchill: I miss the undercard races It's good to start out with a win." Sign up for BloodHorse Daily Fort Bragg completed six furlongs in 1:08.04 and paid $14.54 to win in his only other start at Churchill Downs one of the reasons Baffert chose to ship him from California in search of a first stakes win since the 2023 Dwyer Stakes (G3) "I thought he would like this," Baffert said I figured it was a good place to bring him back." Baffert was also pleased to give the owners something to celebrate and Catherine Donovan are all partners in Rodriguez and are joined in ownership of Fort Bragg by Jay Schoenfarber He was bred in Kentucky by SF Bloodstock and Henry Field Bloodstock was vanned off after fading to last in the stretch Baffert reported that the horse bled and was getting a courtesy ride home One of the top 3-year-olds on turf in 2024, Brilliant Berti  bounced back in his second start as a 4-year-old with a gutsy win in the $346,250 Opening Verse Stakes The grade 3 winner ran a disappointing eighth off a five-month layoff in the 1 1/8-mile Muniz Memorial Classic Stakes (G2T) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots March 22 He was cross-entered in both the Opening Verse and the Turf Classic Stakes (G1T) May 3 but trainer Cherie DeVaux ultimately decided for the one-mile spot to help boost his confidence for the remainder of the year "We had a lot of conversation about that," Devaux said of the decision. "We wanted to do what he was really successful at We were just trying to get the year moving on the right foot We'll definitely eye bigger targets from here to make sure he's still the same and can move forward through the year." Photo: Coady Media/Renee TorbitBrilliant Berti wins the Opening Verse Stakes at Churchill Downs His performance in Louisiana did little to deter the gamblers paying $5.74 as the favorite while completing the mile in 1:34.93 "The race at Fair Grounds was just a little tricky across the board it wasn't him," DeVaux said. "He's always run well here (at Churchill Downs) While Fort Bragg and Brilliant Berti were getting back on track, Pinky Finger  was staying consistent as she beat the colts in a gate-to-wire victory in the $246,500 Kentucky Juvenile Stakes The victory had owner and trainer Wesley Ward dreaming of bigger targets down the road Photo: Coady Media/Christine HaydenPinky Finger wins the  Kentucky Juvenile Stakes at Churchill Downs "They went after her early on and Joel knows this filly very well," Ward said "Right from the first jump he had a hold of her As much as she got weakened early because that horse pressed us Now 2-for-2 to start her career, Ward said he'd consider taking Pinky Finger to the Royal Ascot meeting in June. However, his ultimate goal is the $1 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1T) at Del Mar Oct. 31. "That's a track that favors speed, it's five-eighths right on the mark," Ward said. "I think if she goes into that race as sound and happy as she is here, that's really what I'm looking for." While Pinky Finger is on target for the Breeders' Cup, Ward is already planning beyond the World Championships for some international travel of his own. He was joined in the winner's circle Thursday by Australian Racing Hall of Fame trainer Gai Waterhouse.  "Gai's been trying to get me down (to Australia) for about 15 years now," Ward said. "I promised her this year that I'm going to make a serious effort to get down after the Breeders' Cup." The Senators pushed the series to six games after falling behind 3-0, but Toronto prevailed to reach the second round for the second time in 21 years As the handshake line formed following the final horn cameras spotted Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews sharing a few words with his Senators counterpart “I just told him he’s a great competitor, a great leader,” Matthews said He’s a great person and a great player.” matched Tkachuk's overall production with seven points The Leafs captain also added his name to the score sheet in Thursday's series-clinching victory Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) shares a moment with Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) following Game 6 at Canadian Tire Centre The game itself was tightly contested down to the final seconds in regulation.  Matthews opened the scoring on the power play late in the first period. William Nylander added Toronto's second goal just 43 seconds into the second period Nylander, who nearly missed the game due to a pre-game lineup-sheet error, sealed the win with an empty-net goal Cuviello and Matthews Grab AAC Weekly Honors4/29/2025 2:00:00 PM | Lacrosse Kentucky Derby entrant Final Gambit works out at Churchill Downs on Tuesday This colt has speed and hails from the Bob Baffert barn (both positives) but he’ll have to be gunned from the rail and his ability to handle the 1ÂŒ-mile distance is doubtful He’s another that’s quick from the gate and the distance appears way beyond his scope Only in the Kentucky Derby can you find a live 30-1 shot from the high-octane Brad Cox barn This rapidly developing colt is riding a two-race winning streak and owns a running style that should be well suited to the likely pace dynamics Will he bounce (regress) after his last victory and does he just relish Turfway’s Tapeta surface The potential price offsets those unknowns UPDATE -- Rodriguez was scratched on Thursday Baffert No. 2. Capitalized on soft fractions to win the Wood Memorial Would like him better if this was baseball Sat on the bench for seven weeks (not a good thing) after winning the Virginia Derby at minor-league Colonial Downs. Trainer D. Wayne Lukas has won four Derbys Not the first runner to jet in from Asia for the Derby Somebody should have told them the NASCAR race was two months ago Journalism has improved on the numbers in all five of his starts and was particularly impressive when overcoming a tough trip to take the Santa Anita Derby in his last But horse racing is all about getting the most bang for your buck and this morning-line favorite won’t offer enough value Burnham Square has a late-running style that could play well in field with ample speed and he’s likely to be upwards of double digits in the betting UPDATE: Grande was scratched on Friday Ran a creditable second when pace compromised in the Wood last out The price will be right but this appears to be wishful thinking for owner Mike Repole who’s yet to hit the board in the Derby with seven previous starters Is riding a forward-moving line on the numbers and has the sit-and-pounce running style and juicy odds we’re looking for Speed is always dangerous but this one appears to be compromised by the abundance of front-runners in the field Sir Barton (1919) and Brokers Tip (1933) as the only maidens to win the Kentucky Deby Was a clear-cut winner of the Louisiana Derby last time and it’s worth noting that race is just a sixteenth of a mile shorter than the Derby Rattled off four straight wins before a well-beaten third in the Arkansas Derby last time we’re not against tossing him in some gimmick plays This one captured the Arkansas Derby last out after falling victim to Coal Battle two starts back With just a 6-1 morning line and Jose Ortiz in the saddle he’s got the look of an underlay at post time Makes just his third start as a 3-year-old but he’s delivered solid efforts in both those outings five-length winner in his lone start at Churchill Downs Don’t love his potential short price but this improving colt can easily wear the roses Has finished second in Grade 2 stakes in last two starts and has all the earmarks of a horse that will totally fall below the radar in the betting Get on line at the IRS window for a “signer” if he hits the board Even the Almighty himself couldn’t get this one in the winner’s circle Named after one of the greatest jockeys (Braulio Baeza) of the 1960s This up-and-comer must be added to the list of contenders The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25Âąfor 6 months 2025 at Traditions at Brookside in McCordsville 1946 to Eugene and Mildred (Stewart) Matthews in North Little Rock Jerry had a career of over twenty years at Amax Coal Company serving in various managerial positions Jerry was hired to begin the Office of Industrial Experience for the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University He was a longtime member of the Presbyterian Church and served as an elder in several churches sports (esp baseball) and looking for rocks and gems Kacey Matthews and Kelly (Kenneth) McCain; sister-in-law 2025 from 2:30-3:30 pm at Faith Presbyterian Church Memorial contributions may be made to:  Purdue Alumni Association Billue is worried about how his nonprofit is going to keep serving the needs of Brevard's homeless population including from some of their biggest private donors And the approaching summer is always a quiet time for donations Billue founded Matthew's Hope Ministries The nonprofit takes a unique approach to addressing homelessness by offering wraparound services That includes everything from providing essential needs like clean clothes to skill-building resources and assistance with accessing Veterans Administration and Social Security benefits Our fear is getting from point A to point B and not knowing how long that bridge is," said Billue Matthews Hope is requesting the public's help with donations for operating costs salaries for the 25 Brevard staff members from teachers to doctors The ministry used to purchase essential items like toiletries pantry supplies and clothing when donations were insufficient They receive no government funding and only 6% of their budget comes from taxpayer-funded grants "Our guests do not have other people that can help them that is everything," said Shelley Bradford The nonprofit is also seeking items such as: single-serve nonperishable foods running shoes and travel-sized hygiene items "I think people would be shocked to know this and it's going to be a trend for the next 20 years: 40-41% of every new first-time homeless person is either a baby boomer or a person under the age of 18," Billue said "We are also seeing a growing number of women coming in here." Billue illustrated how quickly one can become homeless with a 94 year old partner who has recently been in and out of the hospital as she does not have savings nor a pension While the woman will still receive medical benefits “We really don't have programs designed for seniors to begin with but now to say that I can't help take care of your most basic needs Some of these individuals receive services on a bi-weekly basis The Brevard Homeless Coalition released data stating that homelessness is up 6% "We realized what we have here is an elderly issue and a housing issue The apartments are so expensive that you can't save up for a house," said Billue That law prohibits public camping or sleeping on public property Billue said it's adding more homeless people to county jails jailed for a maximum of three days and fined about $500 They're released "and next time they see him they will see a warrant for his arrest for not paying the fine and run him back down to the jail again." "If you didn't have a mental health issue before you were homeless you will have one when you are," said Billue the anxiety of our homeless is off the charts Here's what I have seen so far: high levels of anxiety veteran paperwork and insurance cards and loss of jobs And more calls than ever for Baker acts and suicides," he said For more information about donating shelf-stable food items and clothing, see Matthew's Hope Facebook page for specific list of what's needed. Monetary donations can be sent via check or website: matthewshopeministries.org. Donations can be dropped off at 825 Forrest Ave. in Cocoa, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the gate on the backside of the Cocoa Campus, facing Wells Fargo nearest to Forrest Ave. Amber Olesen is FLORIDA TODAY's food and dining reporter. Reach her at aolesen@floridatoday.com. Be one of the first to try our new activity feed! Tap “Home” to explore. This is the rivalry triathlon has been waiting for. At the pre-race press conference for Ironman Texas, Kat Matthews was asked to pinpoint a specific moment when she fell in love with triathlon. Her answer: chasing Taylor Knibb. “I was about 2:13 back from Taylor Knibb in the [2024] Taupo 70.3 World Championship, and I was like, ‘Oh my God, I can do this,’” Matthews said as Knibb laughed from the next seat over. “I obviously didn’t do it, but I thought, ‘I love this. I’m running really fast downhill and I’m catching her.’” A post shared by Triathlete Magazine (@triathletemag) We saw that exact same glint in Matthews’ eye on Sunday as she went after Knibb once again in Texas It was a race dynamic we’ve watched play out before: Knibb crushed the bike leg setting a course-record bike split of 4:19:46 before hightailing it out of T2 with an almost six-minute lead on Matthews In every single previous matchup between Knibb and Matthews from their first throwdown at the 2021 Collins Cup through their 10th battle at last year’s Ironman 70.3 World Championship it took a literal record-breaking effort from Matthews to finally beat Knibb Source: Professional Triathletes Organization When Matthews crossed the finish line of Ironman Texas in 8:10:34 she became the fastest-ever woman in Ironman history besting Laura Philipp’s 8:18:20 set at Ironman Hamburg 2022 catching Knibb near the nine-mile marker of the marathon then building a lead of almost ten minutes She picked up another second-place at the 2024 Ironman World Championship in Nice, plus a pair of second-place finishes behind Knibb at the 70.3 World Championships. Last year, she won the Ironman Pro Series, bringing a payday that made her the highest earner in the sport (male or female) for 2024 she’s in the Ironman record books alongside previous record-holders like Chrissie Wellington and Daniela Ryf After the race in Texas, Matthews credited the “absolutely incredible competitors” of the women’s professional field with inspiring her world-best performance. “I really feel like the depth of the women’s field is just growing and growing,” she said in a post-race interview on Outside TV This is true – professional women’s triathlon has never been faster Matthews is a shining example of the competitive drive lifting the field There have been superlative women in the sport before – Wellington and Ryf most notably – but they were always in a class of their own women’s triathlon is collectively the most competitive it’s ever been and Laura Philipp – all have broken records in the past three years This has created fast and exciting racing all around: at Kona 2023 a mind-blowing 16 pro women finished in under nine hours the women’s long-course pro field has talked nonstop about Taylor Knibb – three-time Ironman 70.3 world champion and two-time Olympic silver medalist – in the same way one might discuss a developing hurricane and there was almost guaranteed destruction once she made landfall Knibb said she did the best with what she could on limited preparation and a few first-time Ironman hiccups (including losing her bottles on the bike) the 25-year-old showed she had not only conquered short- and middle-distance racing Knibb spent 2024 focusing on the Paris Olympics where she picked up her second silver medal in the triathlon mixed relay long-course triathletes were tracking Hurricane Taylor knowing 2025 would be the year she would approach Ironman training in a focused way At Texas, her second-ever Ironman, Knibb finished second behind Matthews in 8:20:15 – 12 minutes faster than Matthews’ winning time in 2023 and 22 minutes faster than 2024. That’s scarily good, and highlights just how dangerous Knibb will be when she cracks the code of the Ironman bike-run combo – in a post-race interview on Outside TV Knibb says she didn’t execute [her race plan] super well” and that she “rode way too hard.” She also echoed Matthews in saying the competitive energy in Texas drove her: “Seeing Kat on the run Erin Baker did what had never been done before in women’s Ironman World Championship racing: running the entire marathon without walk breaks The historic feat nearly four decades ago was inspired by the previous year’s world championship where winner Paula Newby-Fraser became the first woman to break 10 hours at an Ironman in only her second attempt at the distance Newby-Fraser was suddenly the new kid on the block with the biggest target on her back Baker had dominated women’s triathlon for several years prior she knew she had to step up her game in response to her new rival and that’s exactly what she did at the 1987 race Exiting T2 more than five minutes down from Newby-Fraser Newby-Fraser was stunned when Baker made the pass en route to a new record time of 9:35:25 “To be frank, in 1987, I still did not think it was comprehensible to run the full marathon,” Newby-Fraser told Triathlete in a 2023 interview “The loss to Erin late in the event in 1987 whilst walking through aid stations showed what was possible.” The Baker and Newby-Fraser rivalry was never friendly to start with, and its intensity escalated over the years, yielding some of triathlon history’s most legendary tales with records falling year after year in a cat-and-mouse game of one-upmanship A post shared by IRONMAN Triathlon (@ironmantri) “I’ve never beaten Taylor,” she said with a smile that feels prophetic in hindsight “But I’m confident I can really challenge her in this race.” Knibb fell to her knees with exhaustion from the sheer effort of the day Matthews was sitting on the ground next to her The smiles on their faces made it clear that Matthews wasn’t lying at the pre-race press conference: This kind of racing is what they love the most I’m really excited for her; she’s put the world on notice both athletes validated their spots for the Ironman World Championships but it’s not certain if these two will match up again before October Knibb is contracted to race the T100 World Tour where she is currently undefeated at the distance will focus on defending her Ironman Pro Series title These two forces of nature will most likely exist in separate realms for most of this season and perhaps that’s a good thing – each can gain momentum for their next head-to-head in Kona to George Washington (Jerry) Matthews and Mary Ann Bush Matthews Dave was the youngest of his family and loved to recall tales of his childhood and adventuring with his brothers and his dog Rex in the hills above Inkom Dave developed a love of fast cars and old trucks He had an affinity to fix things that weren’t broken (taking them apart to see how they worked) and explained things in a gentle way that was always appreciated Shortly after graduating from Inkom High School Dave joined the United States Air Force in 1956 MA and NY and met members of the church who had a strong influence on him He was honorably discharged in 1959 as a Nuclear Medical Technician Although Dave descended from a long line of Mormon pioneers and grew up around the church After a series of miraculous events and meeting influential people Dave chose to be baptized as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints Dave loved to share the story of his conversion with others and decided to serve a mission He was called to serve in the New England States Mission He stayed in close contact with many missionaries His mission is where he met a special sister missionary They later married in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity on Decemeber 20 Dave and Jean served in many callings in their local congregation Dave had a varied career working as a neon sign salesman Dave had the opportunity to work with one of his close friends and missionary companions They traveled around the country in a custom motor home and shared many adventures even with many of their children joining them along the way Dave and Jean started their family in Bountiful and then settled in West Point He loved being a father and later a grandfather Dave will be greatly missed by his grandchildren He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law Robert and Bonnie Tibbitts Dave’s family is happy that he is now reunited with his eternal companion He was also preceded in death by his parents sister Donna and brothers Dean and Dale Matthews from 6 – 8 pm at the Syracuse Russon Mortuary April 25 at 10 am with a short viewing prior from 8:45 – 9:45 am at the West Point 5th Ward Chapel Interment will be at the West Point Cemetery Services will be streamed live on Russon Mortuary Live Facebook page and this obituary page or you can view it on this zoom link https://zoom.us/j/94085754150 Russon Mortuary & Crematory - Syracuse WI due to injuries sustained in a car accident Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M April 25th (what would have been Matt’s 41st birthday) at Grace Church in Alexandria Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M on Thursday at the Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home in Glenwood and will continue on Friday at the church Interment will follow in Hudson Twp Cemetery Arrangements are with Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home of Glenwood.  “Matt” for those who knew and loved him MN to Melissa “Ruthie” (Fisher) and Donald Johnson. Matt eventually gained the very best Dad he could have asked for when Ruthie married James “Jim” Welte in 1992 Matt spent as much time as possible outside playing football He loved going fishing with Grandpa Clarence and to help him on the Kirckof farm whenever he could Matt maintained his deep connection with the outdoors as well as traveling Matt deeply and fiercely loved his family and friends little Matthew and Bella meant everything to him.  Matt is survived by his parents Melissa “Ruthie” (James) Welte of Alexandria and Donald Johnson of Washington; his children Melissa Runge and Elizabeth Conrad; aunts and uncles Alan (Mary) Welte  and Sarah Lewis; along with many cousins and their spouses and children Matt was preceded in death by his grandparents Clarence and Ruth Kirckof and Clint and Sally Welte; his aunt the family requests donations to Kingdom Works 1-888-364-GIVE (4483) or wallet.subsplash.com/ui/embed/B3BPW7 at his home with family by his side on February 12 particularly during his memorable elk hunting trips in Washington or long sits in a treestand in Wisconsin He could often be found sharing stories and laughter with his vast archery family and friends He made 45-minute goodbyes a common occurrence exploring the great outdoors and finding joy in the simple pleasures of life by the river Curt is survived by his wife Becky; his children and Brandon; grandchildren; Gunnar and Waylon; parents Norm and Barb; and nieces Crystal (Mike) and Chelsea.  A visitation will be held for Curt on Saturday 12pm-3pm at Hoff Celebration of Life center (3480 Service Dr Hoff Celebration of Life Center is assisting the family.  Matthews was playing for ESA Field Pickwick against SigniaGlobe Financial BCA Youth in a three-day game of the Barbados Cricket Association's Elite Division League England paceman Jofra Archer featured in the same competition last year and registered figures of 5/7 They did dismiss SigniaGlobe Financial BCA Youth for 177 with Matthews claiming one wicket with her offspin The right-handed batter walked out to bat No.4 in the second innings after her team had lost two wickets for as many runs and scored a game-changing fifty Pickwick got to 256 in the second innings and set a target of 142 the oppositions were 25/2 at the end of day two Matthews’s father and brother have also played in the same competition for Pickwick Ashutosh Sharma Shows Why He's DC's Bonafide Troubleshooter IPL Venue Analysis: Will PBKS end their winless drought in Dharamsala Mohammed Shami's Downfall Underlines SRH's Mediocre IPL 2025 Krunal Pandya Is Proving To Be RCB's Trump Card In IPL 2025 Wasted Potential To Frontline Pace Sensation — The Reinvention Of Prasidh Krishna IPL 2025: Who Is Leading The Points Table After Match 50 IPL 2025: Who Holds The Orange And Purple Cap After Match 50 Mumbai Indians End 12-Year Winless Streak In Jaipur With Record Win Against RR Nehal Wadhera - Punjab Kings’ Ultimate Problem Solver died at his home of recent years in Fairmont Extendicare and went to heaven to be with his Lord and Saviour on May 4 Wayne is survived by his sons Roger (Debbie) Matthews Wayne was a good man and a loving father who was loved and will be missed Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Fairmont Extendicare for the wonderful care they gave Wayne in his final years.  Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker She was the delight of every gathering with her grace Her generous spirit and compassion were qualities that were cherished and treasured by all who knew her the third child of James Leo Minahan and Pauline Frances (Vallejo) Minahan where Mary Beth attended grade-through-middle school at Our Lady of Victory Catholic School After four years at Paschal High School in Fort Worth she attended college at the University of Texas in Austin for two and a half years where she majored in Business Administration and was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority She spent an additional semester at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth and when home from college over Christmas break a friend of Mary Beth’s planned a “blind” double-date and was filled with mishaps – one of the first being the challenge of finding anything open on the holiday That was a minor inconvenience compared to the two fender-benders her date got into with his 1953 cherry-red white-topped convertible Ford Crestline Sunliner One was the result of a pole that happened to be “in the way” when her date put the car in reverse a sports car next to them revved his engine … a temptation her date couldn’t resist drag racing down the street until the two cars decided to sideswipe each other Mary Beth would quip that she wasn’t sure what to think of this fella … no doubt But when she got home (safely) that Christmas night “I’m going to marry that man.” Steve Matthews and Mary Beth were married two and a half years later in 1958 in Fort Worth they started a family with the birth of Patricia Ann in 1959 and Stephen Clark Steve’s assignments took them to Wiesbaden Mary Beth had successful careers as an Administrative Assistant at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and Personnel Director/Vice President at Wells Fargo Ag Credit she decided to change her career path and became a real estate agent and broker She worked for several firms before she and Steve started Matthews Team Realty in 2001 as Broker Owners Mary Beth found deep joy as her family grew through marriages and grandchildren She enjoyed cherished moments with friends and family - especially her beloved Steve They adored each other throughout their 63 years of marriage Mary Beth will be remembered for her passionate love of the Lord For the last twenty or so years of her life she became involved in ministry and Bible studies She developed a gift during these years … the gift of writing profoundly meaningful prayers She had a loving and caring attitude toward others and blessed countless friends and family with her quiet strength kindness and always with the perfect words at the perfect time Mary Beth was always there when she saw a need She was often called an angel on earth by friends and family once wrote words that beautifully capture her spirit: “She has always had such a beautiful combination of strength and humility Mary Beth was one of those rare souls we aspire to emulate We can hold onto 2 Timothy 4:6-8 with her in mind: “For I am already being poured out like a libation I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith From now on the crown of righteousness awaits me but to all who have longed for his appearance” adorned with that righteous crown of glory Mary Beth leaves behind a family grateful for the gift of love and life she gave each of us: her daughter and all of their wonderful children and grandchildren A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM on Tuesday The Mass will be preceded by an optional rosary at 10:15 AM for those who wish to attend Interment will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery in a private ceremony on March 13 We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money The family of Deborah Norris Matthews created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Made with love by funeralOne Matthew and Camila McConaughey share three children together: Livingston Michael Buckner/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Packers legend Clay Matthews III helped open the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay alongside other greats and the NFL commissioner On a night the United States celebrates the next generation of NFL superstars, opening night of the draft on April 24 the six-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion said he had a message from the country's leader "I'm gonna go off script here real quick .. Roger," Matthews said as he stormed to the podium following NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's speech "I just got off the phone with the president He asked me to pass a message along to all 32 NFL franchises Let me tell you what it reads here alright." The Chicago faithful are likely to hear about their struggling franchise all weekend long since the draft is in Green Bay, where the Bears are longtime enemies and rivals of the Packers The reveal led to cheers from the 205,000 fans outside Lambeau Field and the other Packers legends got in on the fun pumping up the crowd and flexing their muscles all Packers rivals will likely be booed throughout the event Matthews was with the Packers from 2009 to 2018 He is in the Packers Hall of Fame and is son of Clay Matthews Jr. The White House didn't immediately respond to a request for comment This story was updated to add new information Due to recent events, you can now leave online condolences with each obituary posted on the Kutis Funeral Home website. COVID-19 Funeral Assistance – FEMA is now helping those that have lost a loved one from COVID-19. Click HERE to review the information on eligibility and requirements on the COVID-19 Funeral Fred was one of seven children born to Edward Alois and Agatha Barbara (nee Mulach) Matthews He is survived by his wife Beverly Matthews (nee Turner-Pauley) and sister Shirley Bish (John) Fred married his high school sweetheart Shirley Matthews (Selig),(d 2003) in 1953 and promptly went to serve during the Korean War in the 181st CIC First Marine Division he studied chemical engineering at Washington University and began raising their family His long career with Monsanto included an eleven-year relocation to Long Island NY which served as a perfect backdrop to foster many wonderful family experiences Fred maintained steadfast love and support for Shirley as she endured Alzheimers Fred continued to live and love life with the biggest heart imaginable He found love a second time and married Beverly Matthews (Turner-Pauley) and was blessed with and survived by five step-children Karen Pauley-Ranallo (Dominic) Fred and Shirley were blessed with eight beautiful grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and Fred and Beverly enjoyed an additional sixteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren All loved and honored him and were blessed to have him as a grandfather his greatest joys in life most certainly occurred while being surrounded with family He was a blessing to many and a most positive and caring individual Fred was loved by and loved his large extended family His faith in God and belief in God’s goodness allowed Fred to be one of the most caring and generous men of this world He influenced many and his kindness touched hearts of unknown numbers Bev’s favorite nickname for him was “BigDog” Many thanks for the care and support from Pathways Hospice & Palliative Care Fred will receive military honors at Jefferson Barracks All who want to attend can meet at Kutis Funeral Home on Lemay Ferry in their parking lot promptly at 9am leaving at 9:10am for a procession led by the Patriot Guard to Jefferson Barracks Cemetery for Military Honors on Mon charitable contributions may be made to the charity of your choice His love of life and his love of family was obvious to even a casual observer opened their home to me on many occasions so that I could meet and spend time with my sister during Steve and Rory’s visits to Grandpa and Grandma in St The world is a less bright place with Fred’s passing I consider myself so fortunate for having known him and spent time in his company I never had the honor of meeting Fred but was fortunate enough to meet his son Paul on one occasion I’m truly blessed to call Steve and Rory my dear friends My condolences to the entire family on your loss and Alie….I’m sending love across the miles to you all You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time and always caring and smart man that touched the lives of many For personalized and affordable funeral arrangements choose Kutis Funeral Home - a family-owned establishment serving St 2906 Gravois Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63118314-772-3000 10151 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123314-842-4458 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville, MO 63129314-894-4500 TN and graduated from Franklin Training School She and her family were recently (2025) recognized by the African American Heritage Society as a pioneer family in Williamson County Matthews was a Patient Care Technician (PCP) at St Thomas Hospital for 25 years before her stroke in 2008 After this she became totally dependent for 16 years where her devoted daughter was there for her and tried to be there for her every need She was preceded in death by her parents Jim and Anna Mell Robinson; husband Harvey Charles Matthews; sisters and their spouses Mrs She is survived by her devoted daughter Anita Reneé Norris; devoted caregivers Chris Belcher and Travis Norris; supportive niece Gwen Hickerson; numerous nieces and nephews she is survived by her bonus children Senecca Leach and Greg Matthews; bonus nephew Michael Robinson Sarah’s family never let her illness define her They continued their adventures by going on road trips family gatherings and in September a 90th birthday party On their many road trips they went to Sam’s Town She was very loved and her family is going to miss her amazing sarcastic personality and all the laughs they shared with her Some of the things she always said that made them laugh was: “I want a Klondike bar” “I’ll beat you with my poker” “What ShaKhyra doing?” and “Why not?” The family wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude for your prayers Vanderbilt University Medical Center and special friends Brandon Meadoux and MaryAnn Hunter.  A funeral service will be held at 2PM Saturday Burial will follow in Williamson Memorial Gardens with nephews serving as pallbearers Honorary pallbearers will be Travis Norris Visitation with the family will be 12:00PM-2:00PM prior to the service Williamson Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service Click to watch 14at13East Carolina Matthews’ Overtime Goal Lifts Dukes over Pirates4/26/2025 3:51:00 PM | Lacrosse Green Bay Packers rookie Matthew Golden might not care much about his uniform number, but some thought went into picking No. 22 -- a non-traditional number for a wide receiver -- as his new digits in the NFL. Golden, who wore No. 2 in high school, at Houston and Texas, explained his thought process behind getting No. 22 for his first professional number while meeting with the media for the first time at rookie minicamp on Friday. "My grandma, her favorite number was 2 growing up. She told she wanted me to represent that number. I knew that last receiver that was drafted was 2002, so it made sense to me," Golden said. Golden said he talked to the Packers after getting No. 81 initially and made the switch. No. 2 -- his preferred number -- is currently worn by backup quarterback Malik Willis in Green Bay, so doubling up on the "2" was the play. He'll be confident as a player regardless of number. “For me, it’s just a jersey number,” Golden said. “I could wear 85 if I wanted to. I’m still going to go out there and get open...there was just meaning behind the number 22 for me. It's got history behind it so it made sense to me." Among those to wear No. 22 in Green Bay include Mark Lee, who intercepted 31 passes over 11 seasons for the Packers, and running back Elijah Pitts, who scored 34 total touchdowns as a five-time champion during the Lombardi era. No. 22 isn't completely foreign to wide receivers. Hall of Famer Bob Hayes famously wore No. 22 with the Dallas Cowboys. In Packers history, Desmond Howard wore No. 22 during the 1996 preseason before switching to No. 81 and becoming Super Bowl XXXI MVP. Golden, who is from Houston, called his grandma his "best friend" and inspiration growing up. "She helped me getting to this point," Golden said. The Packers picked Golden at No. 23 overall in the first round, meaning 22 teams passed on him. He was the team's first receiver picked in the first round since Javon Walker in 2002. Matthews Tabbed B1G Offensive Player of the Week4/22/2025 5:00:00 PM | Men's Lacrosse Receive the Latest News & Promotions The Toronto Maple Leafs have one of the NHL’s best power plays The Florida Panthers boast one the league’s top penalty kills The strength of those special teams will be put to the test beginning Monday when the Maple Leafs host the Panthers in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup playoffs second-round series After finishing tied for eighth in the league with a 24.8 percent success rate on the man advantage Toronto was even better in its six-game set against the Ottawa Senators in the first round cashing in on 35.3 percent of its opportunities (6-for-17) A big part of that is the success of the five-forward top unit The quintet combined for 17 points (six goals 11 assists) on the power play in the first round “I think they are confident in it right now,” Panthers forward Sam Reinhart said “They have a lot of skill and talent.” The same can be said for the Panthers when short-handed Their penalty kill is second in the NHL in the playoffs at 88.9 percent (16-for-18) The Panthers have yet to score a short-handed goal in the postseason but were second in the NHL in the regular season with 12 Six other teammates accounted for the rest “That’s how you win series,” Florida defenseman Gustav Forsling said “You need your PK to be on point.” The Maple Leafs and Panthers are meeting for the second time in three seasons That marked the first time in nearly 20 years that the Maple Leafs had made it past the opening round; they haven’t advanced to a conference final since 2001-02 “All the outside stuff doesn’t really matter,” Matthews said “It’s about the 20 or 25 guys that are in our room and the belief in one another doing it for one another and just going out there and competing.” After making it beyond the second round just once in its first 28 seasons Florida enters the series eyeing a third consecutive spring in the conference final “We have a lot more experience of playing in the playoffs but every year is different,” Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov said They’ve been playing really well this year and they played good in the first round All we can do is concentrate on ourselves and our game plan and go out there and do it.” three won the Stanley Cup with Florida last season — defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson goalie Anthony Stolarz and forward Steven Lorentz That’s in the past,” Lorentz said so that’s the focus right now.” acquired by the Panthers from the Boston Bruins before the trade deadline has been a solid fit alongside Anton Lundell and Eetu Luostarinen with the trio outscoring the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 on 5-on-5 The Maple Leafs removed starting goaltender Anthony Stolarz from Game 1 of their second-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers after he took a hit to the head from Sam… William Nylander had two goals and an assist and the Toronto Maple Leafs held on for a 5-4 win against the visiting Florida Panthers in Game 1 of their second-round… After rallying from a 2-0 deficit to eliminate the Los Angeles Kings in the Western Conference first round the Edmonton Oilers head to Las Vegas to take on the Pacific… Maple Leafs start series strong with win over Panthers Oilers have revenge in mind in second-round series vs. Golden Knights Macklin Celebrini, Lane Hutson, Dustin Wolf finalists for Calder Islanders land No. 1 pick in NHL draft lottery