floridastatesman.com latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for floridastatesman.com. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page floridastatesman.com http://www.floridastatesman.com en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:22:10 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:22:10 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Eagles agree to terms with Devin White on a 1-year contract]]> Chris McPherson

A captain. A playmaker. A champion.

The Eagles acquired all three when they announced on Monday that they have agreed to terms with linebacker Devin White on a one-year contract.

The fifth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft out of LSU, White spent the first five seasons of his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he became just one of two players, alongside Pro Football Hall of]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179654/eagles-agree-to-terms-with-devin-white-on-a-1-year-contract 274179654 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:12:10 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179654/eagles-agree-to-terms-with-devin-white-on-a-1-year-contract <![CDATA[DeVante Parker came to Philadelphia for 1 thing]]> Chris McPherson

At the end of his second NFL season, wide receiver DeVante Parker got a taste of the playoffs.

Miami's first-round pick in 2015, the 14th overall selection, remembers vividly the Dolphins getting the final Wild Card spot and traveling to take on the AFC North Champion Pittsburgh Steelers. Parker caught four passes for 55 yards, but the Dolphins were outgunned 30-12.

Coming off a seaso]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179653/devante-parker-came-to-philadelphia-for-1-thing 274179653 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:12:07 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179653/devante-parker-came-to-philadelphia-for-1-thing <![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani set for Dodgers debut vs. Padres in Seoul]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179531/shohei-ohtani-set-for-dodgers-debut-vs-padres-in-seoul 274179531 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:05:07 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179531/shohei-ohtani-set-for-dodgers-debut-vs-padres-in-seoul <![CDATA[Five Things to Know About New Chiefs WR Marquise "Hollywood" Brown]]> Kansas City Chiefs Official Team Website | Chiefs.com The Chiefs officially signed Brown on Monday Matt McMullen

The Kansas City Chiefs made an addition to their offense on Monday with the signing of 26-year-old wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown.

Here are five things to know about the Chiefs' newest offensive playmaker.

1. Brown spent the last two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179470/five-things-to-know-about-new-chiefs-wr-marquise-hollywood-brown 274179470 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:11:02 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179470/five-things-to-know-about-new-chiefs-wr-marquise-hollywood-brown <![CDATA['General Hospital' actor Beth Peters passes away at 92]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179329/general-hospital-actor-beth-peters-passes-away-at-92 274179329 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:55:16 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179329/general-hospital-actor-beth-peters-passes-away-at-92 <![CDATA[Lightning, Knights look to keep rolling down stretch]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179327/lightning-knights-look-to-keep-rolling-down-stretch 274179327 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:55:12 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179327/lightning-knights-look-to-keep-rolling-down-stretch <![CDATA[Alabama trustees approve Kalen DeBoer's 8-year deal]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179316/alabama-trustees-approve-kalen-deboer-8-year-deal 274179316 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:19:07 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179316/alabama-trustees-approve-kalen-deboer-8-year-deal <![CDATA[Undefeated South Carolina No. 1 in Albany region full of fresh faces]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179307/undefeated-south-carolina-no-1-in-albany-region-full-of-fresh-faces 274179307 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:05:12 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179307/undefeated-south-carolina-no-1-in-albany-region-full-of-fresh-faces <![CDATA[Tyrese Maxey scores 30 as Sixers hold off Heat]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179284/tyrese-maxey-scores-30-as-sixers-hold-off-heat 274179284 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:40:12 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179284/tyrese-maxey-scores-30-as-sixers-hold-off-heat <![CDATA[Reports: Giants, Blake Snell agree on 2-year, $62M deal]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179283/reports-giants-blake-snell-agree-on-2-year-62m-deal 274179283 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:40:07 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179283/reports-giants-blake-snell-agree-on-2-year-62m-deal <![CDATA[Virginia Tech, Richmond renew in-state rivalry in NIT]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179240/virginia-tech-richmond-renew-in-state-rivalry-in-nit 274179240 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:19:13 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179240/virginia-tech-richmond-renew-in-state-rivalry-in-nit <![CDATA[Fresh off first conference title, South Florida opens NIT vs. UCF]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179239/fresh-off-first-conference-title-south-florida-opens-nit-vs-ucf 274179239 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:19:07 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179239/fresh-off-first-conference-title-south-florida-opens-nit-vs-ucf <![CDATA[Messi to miss Argentina friendlies due to hamstring injury]]> BUENOS AIRES, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been ruled out of friendlies against El Salvador and Costa Rica due to a hamstring strain, the South American country's football association said on Monday.

The 36-year-old suffered the injury while playing for Inter Miami in the team's 3-1 home victory over Nashville in the CONCACAF Champions Cup last Wednesday.

"Lionel Messi will not ]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179235/messi-to-miss-argentina-friendlies-due-to-hamstring-injury 274179235 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:05:02 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179235/messi-to-miss-argentina-friendlies-due-to-hamstring-injury <![CDATA[Broncos mourn passing of former QB Steve Tensi]]> Aric DiLalla

Former Broncos quarterback Steve Tensi, who started more than 30 games across four seasons with Denver from 1967-70, has passed away.

He was 81 years old.

Tensi joined the Broncos in 1967 after the team acquired him in a trade from the San Diego Chargers, and he started 32 games in four years for Denver before injuries forced him to retire.

In 1967, Tensi threw a career-high 16 tou]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179049/broncos-mourn-passing-of-former-qb-steve-tensi 274179049 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:38:03 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274179049/broncos-mourn-passing-of-former-qb-steve-tensi <![CDATA[Familiar foes LSU, North Texas meet again in NIT]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178964/familiar-foes-lsu-north-texas-meet-again-in-nit 274178964 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:19:06 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178964/familiar-foes-lsu-north-texas-meet-again-in-nit <![CDATA[Panthers D Dmitry Kulikov banned two games for check to head]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178925/panthers-d-dmitry-kulikov-banned-two-games-for-check-to-head 274178925 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:05:06 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178925/panthers-d-dmitry-kulikov-banned-two-games-for-check-to-head <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Dane Myers hits walk-off HR for Marlins]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178913/spring-training-roundup-dane-myers-hits-walk-off-hr-for-marlins 274178913 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:55:06 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178913/spring-training-roundup-dane-myers-hits-walk-off-hr-for-marlins <![CDATA[Magic shoot to beat Hornets for third time this season]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178901/magic-shoot-to-beat-hornets-for-third-time-this-season 274178901 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:40:07 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178901/magic-shoot-to-beat-hornets-for-third-time-this-season <![CDATA[Five Things: Jordyn Brooks]]> Travis Wingfield

Dolphins fans looking for an intimidating presence in the middle of the defense can suspend the search - Jordyn Brooks is here. One of the fastest, most instinctual players in the game, Brooks brings an aura with him to South Florida.

Here are five things to know Miami's brand-new linebacker.

1. Productive and Durable

The counting stats, advanced metrics, the f]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178851/five-things-jordyn-brooks 274178851 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:05:05 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178851/five-things-jordyn-brooks <![CDATA[No. 10 seeds Virginia, Colorado State dial in for First Four]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178839/no-10-seeds-virginia-colorado-state-dial-in-for-first-four 274178839 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:40:12 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178839/no-10-seeds-virginia-colorado-state-dial-in-for-first-four <![CDATA[Triple Take: Wide receivers]]> The "Triple Take" continues its look at the 2024 NFL Draft with a breakdown of the wide receivers. The Steelers Radio Network trio of Matt Williamson, Dale Lolley and Mike Prisuta give their takes on the top prospects at the position.

The opinions of these Steelers Radio Network personalities do not reflect the views of the Steelers organization.

Stay up-to-date with Steelers draft news by downloading the S]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178759/triple-take-wide-receivers 274178759 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:30:10 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178759/triple-take-wide-receivers <![CDATA[Triple Take: Defensive Tackles]]> The "Triple Take" continues its look at the 2024 NFL Draft with a breakdown of the defensive tackles. The Steelers Radio Network trio of Matt Williamson, Dale Lolley and Mike Prisuta give their takes on the top prospects at the position.

The opinions of these Steelers Radio Network personalities do not reflect the views of the Steelers organization.

Stay up-to-date with Steelers draft news by downloading th]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178758/triple-take-defensive-tackles 274178758 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:30:07 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178758/triple-take-defensive-tackles <![CDATA[Saints Mock Draft Monday 3/18/2024]]> Check out the latest New Orleans Saints mock drafts from various NFL experts ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. New Orleans Saints

Keep track of the latest NFL mock drafts to find out which prospects the experts think the New Orleans Saints will pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Part of the Saints Path to the Draft presented by Cox.

CBS Sports Chris Trapasso Saints Mock Draft Monday 3/11/2024 Saints ]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178703/saints-mock-draft-monday-3182024 274178703 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:11:05 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178703/saints-mock-draft-monday-3182024 <![CDATA[2024 Mock Draft Report 2.0]]> CHARLOTTE - With last week's trade that sent pass-rusher Brian Burns to the New York Giants for two draft picks, including this year's second-rounder (39th overall), the Panthers suddenly have more options.

So it's worth taking a look to see who the mock drafters are thinking might be in the neighborhood.

Some of these mock drafts were all from a time when the Giants owned the 39th pick, so their positional]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178674/2024-mock-draft-report-20 274178674 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:44:03 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178674/2024-mock-draft-report-20 <![CDATA[Steelers Aren't Done After Trading for Justin Fields]]> Ryan Mink

The first week of free agency is in the books and no team has shaken things up more than the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Here's a look at what's happened around the division so far:

Pittsburgh Steelers: Not Done After Trading for Justin Fields

The Steelers have completely remade their quarterback room. After signing Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh traded 2022 first-round pick Ken]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178632/steelers-arent-done-after-trading-for-justin-fields 274178632 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:25:04 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178632/steelers-arent-done-after-trading-for-justin-fields <![CDATA[Swiatek and Alcaraz claim the spoils at Indian Wells]]> Iga Swiatek cemented her place at the top of the women's tennis rankings and Carlos Alcaraz installed himself as heir apparent to Novak Djokovic following victories in the finals at the Indian Wells tournament in the United States on Sunday.

Swiatek's win over the ninth seed Maria Sakkari furnished her with her second title in California as well as 1000 points to push her lead over Aryna Sabalenka to more than 25]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178627/swiatek-and-alcaraz-claim-the-spoils-at-indian-wells 274178627 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:16:10 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178627/swiatek-and-alcaraz-claim-the-spoils-at-indian-wells <![CDATA[Dolphins re-signing veteran OL Isaiah Wynn]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178383/dolphins-re-signing-veteran-ol-isaiah-wynn 274178383 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:40:13 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178383/dolphins-re-signing-veteran-ol-isaiah-wynn <![CDATA[Meet the Prospect: Darius Robinson]]> Tim Twentyman

Name: Darius Robinson

Position: Defensive lineman

School: Missouri

Ht/Wt: 6-5, 285

40-yard dash: 4.95 seconds

Bench: 21 reps

Vertical: 35 inches

Broad: 9-feet-3-inches

3-cone: Did not run

http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178104/meet-the-prospect-darius-robinson 274178104 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:25:04 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274178104/meet-the-prospect-darius-robinson <![CDATA[Celtics look to keep momentum vs. struggling Pistons]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274177413/celtics-look-to-keep-momentum-vs-struggling-pistons 274177413 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:40:07 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274177413/celtics-look-to-keep-momentum-vs-struggling-pistons <![CDATA[Updates: Igbinoghene latest to join Commanders]]> DallasCowboys.com

Don't miss any of the action with our daily updates: news, notes and more throughout the Cowboys' regular season. Presented by Blockchain.com

March 17 Updates Noah Igbinoghene

#19 CB

Height: 5-11 Weight: 197 lbs College: Auburn

9:30 am- The exodus of Dallas Cowboys players heading to the Washington Commanders to reunite with Dan Quinn wa]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274177238/updates-igbinoghene-latest-to-join-commanders 274177238 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:24:03 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274177238/updates-igbinoghene-latest-to-join-commanders <![CDATA[NBA roundup: Kyrie Irving, Mavs top Nuggets at buzzer]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274176025/nba-roundup-kyrie-irving-mavs-top-nuggets-at-buzzer 274176025 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:19:07 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274176025/nba-roundup-kyrie-irving-mavs-top-nuggets-at-buzzer <![CDATA[First Charter Flight With US Citizens Fleeing Haiti Lands in Miami]]> MIAMI - A charter flight carrying dozens of U.S. citizens fleeing spiraling gang violence in Haiti landed Sunday in Miami, U.S. State Department officials said.

More than 30 U.S. citizens were on the government-chartered flight, officials said in a statement. It arrived in the Miami International Airport after the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince earlier this month urged U.S. citizens to leave 'as soon as possible']]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274175317/first-charter-flight-with-us-citizens-fleeing-haiti-lands-in-miami 274175317 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:05:09 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274175317/first-charter-flight-with-us-citizens-fleeing-haiti-lands-in-miami <![CDATA[OpTic Texas finish CDL Major 2 qualifying 7-0]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274175237/optic-texas-finish-cdl-major-2-qualifying-7-0 274175237 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:40:13 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274175237/optic-texas-finish-cdl-major-2-qualifying-7-0 <![CDATA[Short-handed and tied in the East, Heat, Sixers try to move up]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274175236/short-handed-and-tied-in-the-east-heat-sixers-try-to-move-up 274175236 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:40:06 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274175236/short-handed-and-tied-in-the-east-heat-sixers-try-to-move-up <![CDATA[NCAA Tournament: Breaking down the West Region]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274175227/ncaa-tournament-breaking-down-the-west-region 274175227 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:19:07 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274175227/ncaa-tournament-breaking-down-the-west-region <![CDATA[NCAA Tournament: Breaking down the East Region]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274175124/ncaa-tournament-breaking-down-the-east-region 274175124 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:55:13 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274175124/ncaa-tournament-breaking-down-the-east-region <![CDATA[NCAA Tournament schedule: First-round tip-off times, TV listing]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274175108/ncaa-tournament-schedule-first-round-tip-off-times-tv-listing 274175108 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:19:12 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274175108/ncaa-tournament-schedule-first-round-tip-off-times-tv-listing <![CDATA[Atlanta United shut out struggling Orlando City]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274175088/atlanta-united-shut-out-struggling-orlando-city 274175088 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:55:25 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274175088/atlanta-united-shut-out-struggling-orlando-city <![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz goes back-to-back at Indian Wells]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274175080/carlos-alcaraz-goes-back-to-back-at-indian-wells 274175080 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:40:12 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274175080/carlos-alcaraz-goes-back-to-back-at-indian-wells <![CDATA[Women's NCAA bracket: South Carolina, Iowa among No. 1 seeds]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274175079/women-ncaa-bracket-south-carolina-iowa-among-no-1-seeds 274175079 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:40:06 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274175079/women-ncaa-bracket-south-carolina-iowa-among-no-1-seeds <![CDATA[Sam Hauser has career-best game as Celtics rout Wizards]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274175060/sam-hauser-has-career-best-game-as-celtics-rout-wizards 274175060 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:55:13 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274175060/sam-hauser-has-career-best-game-as-celtics-rout-wizards <![CDATA[Paolo Banchero's 29 points lead Magic past struggling Raptors]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274175057/paolo-banchero-29-points-lead-magic-past-struggling-raptors 274175057 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:55:07 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274175057/paolo-banchero-29-points-lead-magic-past-struggling-raptors <![CDATA[NCAA Tournament: Breaking down the South Region]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274175050/ncaa-tournament-breaking-down-the-south-region 274175050 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:40:06 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274175050/ncaa-tournament-breaking-down-the-south-region <![CDATA[Conference finals roundup: Yale rallies to stun Brown in Ivy final]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274174977/conference-finals-roundup-yale-rallies-to-stun-brown-in-ivy-final 274174977 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:05:07 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274174977/conference-finals-roundup-yale-rallies-to-stun-brown-in-ivy-final <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Red Sox use 9-run first to bully Yankees]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274174936/spring-training-roundup-red-sox-use-9-run-first-to-bully-yankees 274174936 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:19:06 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274174936/spring-training-roundup-red-sox-use-9-run-first-to-bully-yankees <![CDATA[Bam Adebayo hits buzzer-beating 3-pointer; Heat beat Pistons]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274174925/bam-adebayo-hits-buzzer-beating-3-pointer-heat-beat-pistons 274174925 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:55:07 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274174925/bam-adebayo-hits-buzzer-beating-3-pointer-heat-beat-pistons <![CDATA[Challenges for disabled siblings needing foster care]]> Highlighting children with disabilities in the adoption process

As siblings in foster care, the fear of being separated is daunting. But thanks to a loving family in Jacksonville, Fla., for two brothers in Ohio, that bond remains unbroken.

Despite Dalton's cerebral palsy and numerous medical challenges, brother http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274174489/with-losing-streak-vanquished-heat-to-face-pistons-again 274174489 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:40:07 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274174489/with-losing-streak-vanquished-heat-to-face-pistons-again <![CDATA[Heat F Jimmy Butler (foot) ruled out vs. Pistons]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274174476/heat-f-jimmy-butler-foot-ruled-out-vs-pistons 274174476 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:19:07 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274174476/heat-f-jimmy-butler-foot-ruled-out-vs-pistons <![CDATA[Reports: Commanders to sign former first-round pick Noah Igbinoghene]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274174420/reports-commanders-to-sign-former-first-round-pick-noah-igbinoghene 274174420 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 15:05:06 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274174420/reports-commanders-to-sign-former-first-round-pick-noah-igbinoghene <![CDATA[TWENTYMAN: 8 pro days to watch this week]]> Tim Twentyman

With the NFL Scouting Combine in the books, the next steps in the pre-draft process are college pro days and the allotted 30 pre-draft visits to NFL team facilities for prospects.

Each week leading up to April's NFL Draft in Detroit, we'll highlight the key pro days around the country.

8. Missouri, Fri., March 22

Who to watch: It will be interesti]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274174402/twentyman-8-pro-days-to-watch-this-week 274174402 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:25:04 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274174402/twentyman-8-pro-days-to-watch-this-week <![CDATA[Rangers, Islanders meet with playoff aspirations in mind]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274174175/rangers-islanders-meet-with-playoff-aspirations-in-mind 274174175 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:40:13 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274174175/rangers-islanders-meet-with-playoff-aspirations-in-mind <![CDATA[It's March Madness, More People Can Legally Bet on Basketball Games]]> People in North Carolina may have a little more riding on this year's NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments, as they will be able to legally bet on the games through their smartphone apps and computers for the first time.

For the sixth straight year, the number of states allowing legal sports betting has expanded since the last rendition of March Madness. A total of 38 states and the District of Columbia ]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274174172/it-march-madness-more-people-can-legally-bet-on-basketball-games 274174172 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:35:14 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274174172/it-march-madness-more-people-can-legally-bet-on-basketball-games <![CDATA[Suarez brace fires Inter Miami past D.C. United]]> WASHINGTON, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Luis Suarez came off the bench to score twice as Inter Miami secured a 3-1 victory at D.C. United in their Major League Soccer (MLS) clash here on Saturday.

The hosts went ahead in the 14th minute through Jared Stroud, who received Mateusz Klich's through ball with his back to goal before turning nimbly and lashing an unstoppable effort into the far corner.

Ecuadorean forw]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274174159/suarez-brace-fires-inter-miami-past-dc-united 274174159 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:30:05 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274174159/suarez-brace-fires-inter-miami-past-dc-united <![CDATA[Florida, No. 12 Auburn collide with SEC tournament title on line]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274174142/florida-no-12-auburn-collide-with-sec-tournament-title-on-line 274174142 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:19:07 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274174142/florida-no-12-auburn-collide-with-sec-tournament-title-on-line <![CDATA[Seahawks Sign LB Jerome Baker]]> The Seahawks signed former Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker Saturday afternoon.  Ari Horton

The Seahawks signed linebacker Jerome Baker Saturday, addressing a need at the linebacker position after unrestricted free agents Bobby Wagner and Jordyn Brooks signed with the Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins, respectively. Earlier this week, the Seahawks signed former Buffalo Bills linebacker Tyrel D]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173837/seahawks-sign-lb-jerome-baker 274173837 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:50:06 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173837/seahawks-sign-lb-jerome-baker <![CDATA[Advocates say proposed Georgia law will harm immigrants]]> Advocates for immigrants gathered at the Georgia State Capitol this week, urging lawmakers to stop legislation they see as potentially harmful.

House Bill 1105 would require local police agencies to inform immigration officials if they suspect someone undocumented has committed a crime. Maria del Rosa]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173780/advocates-say-proposed-georgia-law-will-harm-immigrants 274173780 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 08:21:37 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173780/advocates-say-proposed-georgia-law-will-harm-immigrants <![CDATA[Eagles acquire Kenny Pickett in a trade with the Steelers]]> Chris McPherson

The Eagles understand as well as any team the importance of depth at the quarterback position. They also know how important it is to monitor moves around the league and recognize the potential fallout.

When the Pittsburgh Steelers added veteran Russell Wilson to be their new quarterback, the Eagles saw a valuable opportunity to gauge what it would take to acquire 2022 first-round pick Kenny]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173774/eagles-acquire-kenny-pickett-in-a-trade-with-the-steelers 274173774 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 08:12:11 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173774/eagles-acquire-kenny-pickett-in-a-trade-with-the-steelers <![CDATA[Minnesota United welcome new coach ahead of tilt with LAFC]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173734/minnesota-united-welcome-new-coach-ahead-of-tilt-with-lafc 274173734 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:46:06 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173734/minnesota-united-welcome-new-coach-ahead-of-tilt-with-lafc <![CDATA[Liel Abada could make Charlotte FC debut at Nashville SC]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173731/liel-abada-could-make-charlotte-fc-debut-at-nashville-sc 274173731 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:45:48 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173731/liel-abada-could-make-charlotte-fc-debut-at-nashville-sc <![CDATA[Avalanche feeling good going into critical road game with Oilers]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173718/avalanche-feeling-good-going-into-critical-road-game-with-oilers 274173718 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:45:22 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173718/avalanche-feeling-good-going-into-critical-road-game-with-oilers <![CDATA[SDSU tops No. 18 Utah State to reach MWC title game]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173696/sdsu-tops-no-18-utah-state-to-reach-mwc-title-game 274173696 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:44:38 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173696/sdsu-tops-no-18-utah-state-to-reach-mwc-title-game <![CDATA[Florida tops 100 in rout of No. 19 Alabama]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173658/florida-tops-100-in-rout-of-no-19-alabama 274173658 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:42:57 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173658/florida-tops-100-in-rout-of-no-19-alabama <![CDATA[San Diego State tops No. 18 Utah State to reach MWC title game]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173657/san-diego-state-tops-no-18-utah-state-to-reach-mwc-title-game 274173657 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:42:50 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173657/san-diego-state-tops-no-18-utah-state-to-reach-mwc-title-game <![CDATA[Wade Taylor IV, Texas AM knock off No. 9 Kentucky]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173620/wade-taylor-iv-texas-am-knock-off-no-9-kentucky 274173620 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:41:11 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173620/wade-taylor-iv-texas-am-knock-off-no-9-kentucky <![CDATA[NBA roundup: Pelicans take season series vs. Clippers]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173618/nba-roundup-pelicans-take-season-series-vs-clippers 274173618 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:41:05 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173618/nba-roundup-pelicans-take-season-series-vs-clippers <![CDATA[Stingy Knicks take on high-powered Kings]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173614/stingy-knicks-take-on-high-powered-kings 274173614 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:57 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173614/stingy-knicks-take-on-high-powered-kings <![CDATA[Surging Magic pull away from slumping Raptors]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173596/surging-magic-pull-away-from-slumping-raptors 274173596 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:26 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173596/surging-magic-pull-away-from-slumping-raptors <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Tigers top Jays in slugfest]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173594/spring-training-roundup-tigers-top-jays-in-slugfest 274173594 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:13 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173594/spring-training-roundup-tigers-top-jays-in-slugfest <![CDATA[Wagner, Banchero lift red-hot Magic past Raptors]]> TORONTO, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Franz Wagner scored a team-high 19 points and All-Star forward Paolo Banchero added 17 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists to help the Orlando Magic take down Toronto Raptors 113-103 on Friday night.

Magic guard Jalen Suggs added 16 points and big man Wendell Carter Jr finished with 15 points and eight rebounds. Reserves Cole Anthony and Johnathan Isaac also chipped in with 12 ]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173569/wagner-banchero-lift-red-hot-magic-past-raptors 274173569 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:30:28 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274173569/wagner-banchero-lift-red-hot-magic-past-raptors <![CDATA[Steelers busy in opening days of new league year]]> Dale Lolley

With the NFL new league year beginning at 4 p.m. Wednesday, the Steelers made a flurry of moves to open their offseason, the biggest being making a big change at quarterback.

The Steelers signed Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson, then sent incumbent starter, Kenny Pickett, to Philadelphia in a swap of draft picks.

Wilson not only replaces Pickett as the Steelers' starting quar]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274170636/steelers-busy-in-opening-days-of-new-league-year 274170636 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 19:30:09 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274170636/steelers-busy-in-opening-days-of-new-league-year <![CDATA[US labor board rule making unionization easier blocked by Texas judge]]> AUSTIN, Texas: A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that would have helped millions of workers at major companies to form unions.

The rule, which was due to go into effect this week, would have set new standards for determining when two companies should be considered "joint employers" in labor negotiations.

Under the current NLRB rule, passed in 2020]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274170526/us-labor-board-rule-making-unionization-easier-blocked-by-texas-judge 274170526 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 15:59:04 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274170526/us-labor-board-rule-making-unionization-easier-blocked-by-texas-judge <![CDATA[NFC NORTH: Recapping the first few days of free agency]]> Tim Twentyman

The first week of free agency is in the books and it was a very busy week for the four teams in the NFC North.

Here's a look at how rosters have changed throughout the division through the first wave of free agency:

DETROIT

2023 record: 12-5 (division champs)

Top re-signings: G Graham Glasgow, LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin, CB Emma]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274170487/nfc-north-recapping-the-first-few-days-of-free-agency 274170487 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:25:07 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274170487/nfc-north-recapping-the-first-few-days-of-free-agency <![CDATA[Blake Cashman & Jonathan Greenard Eager to Dial into Vikings Defense]]> Craig Peters

EAGAN, Minn. - Not his mom, not his dad, not his brother.

Instead, it was a Texans teammate turning into a Vikings teammate that got the second phone call from Blake Cashman.

The Minnesota native was in Houston earlier this week when he received news of an offer to come play for his hometown team. The news broke a bit after his former Texans teammate Jonathan Greenard al]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274170271/blake-cashman--jonathan-greenard-eager-to-dial-into-vikings-defense 274170271 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:37:16 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274170271/blake-cashman--jonathan-greenard-eager-to-dial-into-vikings-defense <![CDATA[Patriots Announce Four Signings]]> The Patriots announced today that they have signed QB Jacoby Brissett as an unrestricted free agent from the Washington Commanders, re-signed LB Anfernee Jennings, G Nick Leverett as a free agent and DT Armon Watts as an unrestricted free agent from the Pittsburgh Steelers. New England Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots announced today that they have signed QB Jacoby Brissett]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274170150/patriots-announce-four-signings 274170150 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:34:08 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274170150/patriots-announce-four-signings <![CDATA[Spagnola: Needing To Make All The Right Decisions]]> Mickey Spagnola

FRISCO, Texas - Decisions. Decisions. Decisions.

If this were a political thing, we'd be calling this:

Decision 2024.

But it's not. Close, though. Just pertains to football. It's the Dallas Cowboys. And they have a slew of decisions to make over the next two months that will greatly impact this coming 2024 NFL season, and maybe more so than what they decide in t]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274170103/spagnola-needing-to-make-all-the-right-decisions 274170103 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:24:09 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274170103/spagnola-needing-to-make-all-the-right-decisions <![CDATA[Position Breakdowns: Defensive Line]]> John Harris

The Texans defensive line has gone through a significant transformation the past two years and DeMeco Ryans reminded everyone in his final press conference after the loss to Baltimore that there was more work to be done.

Well, in the first week of free agency, the Texans went to work in a major way. How did it change the makeup of the defensive line? Let's break it all down and look at what the]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274170054/position-breakdowns-defensive-line 274170054 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:02:14 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274170054/position-breakdowns-defensive-line <![CDATA[12 things to know about RB Joe Mixon]]> Houston Texans Staff Served as a team captain each of the past three seasons with Bengals Rushed for more than 1,000 yards in a season four different times Mixon is 3rd all-time on the Bengals rushing yards (6,412) list behind Corey Dillon and James Brooks Caught, on average, 40.4 passes per season in 7 years with Cincinnati Selected to Pro Bowl after 2021 season Is Cincinnati's all-time leader in playoff rushing yards]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274170053/12-things-to-know-about-rb-joe-mixon 274170053 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:02:12 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274170053/12-things-to-know-about-rb-joe-mixon <![CDATA[Colts sign DT Raekwon Davis]]> Davis, a 2020 second-round pick, appeared in 63 games (48 starts) for the Miami Dolphins over the last four seasons.  JJ Stankevitz

The Colts on Friday signed free agent defensive tackle Raekwon Davis.

The 6-foot-7, 325 pound Davis spent the last four seasons with the Miami Dolphins after being selected in the second round (No. 56 overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft. Over 63 games (48 starts), Davis recor]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274169972/colts-sign-dt-raekwon-davis 274169972 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 06:39:05 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274169972/colts-sign-dt-raekwon-davis <![CDATA[Heat snap four-game skid with win over Pistons]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274169815/heat-snap-four-game-skid-with-win-over-pistons 274169815 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 01:41:10 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274169815/heat-snap-four-game-skid-with-win-over-pistons <![CDATA[Legion, Thieves prevail in CDL Major 2 qualifiers]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274169774/legion-thieves-prevail-in-cdl-major-2-qualifiers 274169774 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 01:20:33 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274169774/legion-thieves-prevail-in-cdl-major-2-qualifiers <![CDATA[Alabama AD: Nate Oats has signed new contract extension]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274169763/alabama-ad-nate-oats-has-signed-new-contract-extension 274169763 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:42:10 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274169763/alabama-ad-nate-oats-has-signed-new-contract-extension <![CDATA[Former Vice President Mike Pence Says He's Not Endorsing Trump]]> new york - Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not be backing Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

'It should come as no surprise that I will not be endorsing Donald Trump this year,' Pence said Friday in an interview with Fox News, weighing in for the first time since the former president became the presumptive GOP nominee. Pence ran against Trump for their party's nomination but dropped his bid before v]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274169721/former-vice-president-mike-pence-says-he-not-endorsing-trump 274169721 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:05:06 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274169721/former-vice-president-mike-pence-says-he-not-endorsing-trump <![CDATA[Late-game issues could be a hurdle again for Pacers vs. Nets]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274169709/late-game-issues-could-be-a-hurdle-again-for-pacers-vs-nets 274169709 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:56:00 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274169709/late-game-issues-could-be-a-hurdle-again-for-pacers-vs-nets <![CDATA[Bulls could be without Coby White again vs. Wizards]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274169702/bulls-could-be-without-coby-white-again-vs-wizards 274169702 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:41:29 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274169702/bulls-could-be-without-coby-white-again-vs-wizards <![CDATA[Road-warrior Maple Leafs host hot Hurricanes]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274169622/road-warrior-maple-leafs-host-hot-hurricanes 274169622 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:56:01 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274169622/road-warrior-maple-leafs-host-hot-hurricanes <![CDATA[Confident Bruins host inconsistent Flyers]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274169556/confident-bruins-host-inconsistent-flyers 274169556 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:01:28 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274169556/confident-bruins-host-inconsistent-flyers <![CDATA[Panthers out to continue success over rival Lightning]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274169373/panthers-out-to-continue-success-over-rival-lightning 274169373 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:55:39 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274169373/panthers-out-to-continue-success-over-rival-lightning <![CDATA[Rangers, Penguins pushing for every possible point]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274168271/rangers-penguins-pushing-for-every-possible-point 274168271 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:40:18 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274168271/rangers-penguins-pushing-for-every-possible-point <![CDATA[How he fits: DeShon Elliott]]> Dale Lolley

The Steelers signed safety DeShon Elliott to a two-year contract in free agency, adding another former Ravens player to their defense.

Elliott, who spent the 2023 season with the Miami Dolphins, was a sixth-round pick of the Ravens in 2018. The Steelers previously signed linebacker Patrick Queen, a 2020 first-round pick of the Ravens, in free agency.

Elliott, 26, will be added to a vetera]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274168252/how-he-fits-deshon-elliott 274168252 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:30:16 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274168252/how-he-fits-deshon-elliott <![CDATA[Elliott signed to two-year contract]]> Teresa Varley

The Steelers signed safety DeShon Elliott to a two-year contract.

Elliott, who was originally selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth-round of the 2018 NFL Draft, has appeared in 57 career games, starting 50 of them. He has record 283 tackles, 198 of them solo stops, 17 passes defensed, three and a half sacks, three interceptions, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274168249/elliott-signed-to-two-year-contract 274168249 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:30:10 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274168249/elliott-signed-to-two-year-contract <![CDATA[Rays bring back RHP Jake Odorizzi on minor league deal]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274166499/rays-bring-back-rhp-jake-odorizzi-on-minor-league-deal 274166499 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:05:06 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274166499/rays-bring-back-rhp-jake-odorizzi-on-minor-league-deal <![CDATA[Inter Miami visit D.C. United, likely without Lionel Messi]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274165866/inter-miami-visit-dc-united-likely-without-lionel-messi 274165866 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:25:17 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274165866/inter-miami-visit-dc-united-likely-without-lionel-messi <![CDATA[Colts sign former Dolphins DT Raekwon Davis]]> http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274165864/colts-sign-former-dolphins-dt-raekwon-davis 274165864 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:25:06 GMT http://www.floridastatesman.com/news/274165864/colts-sign-former-dolphins-dt-raekwon-davis