Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images I wanted to highlight David Hale’s piece on Davin Vann and the mental health battle Vann has been going through since losing his sister in an accident when they were kids. It’s a difficult story but an excellent read, and also kinda shocking. “I was just tired of being tired,” he said. Vann wasn’t planning to die, exactly. That would imply some … [Read more...] about ESPN story on Davin Vann’s struggle with grief
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Hurricanes use 3-goal outburst at start of the third period to defeat Flyers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sebastian Aho had a goal and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes scored three times in the opening minutes of the third period to break it open and defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Wednesday night. Aho's wrist shot that squeezed through Philadelphia goalie Ivan Fedotov at 1:03 into the third period. Jordan Staal and Jack Roslovic scored 55 seconds, … [Read more...] about Hurricanes use 3-goal outburst at start of the third period to defeat Flyers
UNC football’s Hampton named Doak Walker Award semifinalist
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — For the second season in a row, North Carolina star running back Omarion Hampton has been named a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award. The honor, which is presented by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum, is awarded to the top running back in the country each year. Hampton racked up career highs of 244 rushing yards and 35 carries in the Tar Heels' … [Read more...] about UNC football’s Hampton named Doak Walker Award semifinalist
Blake And Martin Recalled After Paper Demotions
The Hurricanes are continuing their near-daily movement as they’ve recalled winger Jackson Blake and goaltender Spencer Martin from AHL Chicago, per the AHL’s transactions log. Blake has been sent down five times already but hasn’t played with the Wolves and with five goals and two assists in 17 games with Carolina, he probably won’t anytime soon. Meanwhile, even though … [Read more...] about Blake And Martin Recalled After Paper Demotions
Frederik Andersen To Undergo Knee Surgery, Out 8-12 More Weeks
11:22 a.m.: Andersen will undergo knee surgery as reported on Friday, the team confirmed. They issued a slightly less optimistic return timeline of eight to 12 weeks. 10:11 a.m.: Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen will undergo a minor knee procedure that will keep him sidelined for an additional eight weeks, Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic reports Thursday. Andersen, … [Read more...] about Frederik Andersen To Undergo Knee Surgery, Out 8-12 More Weeks