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The 50-million-dollar failure that has been Kirk Cousins may get a second shot in Atlanta. The Falcons have announced they do not plan to cut Cousins after his disappointing 2024 season. Trading the QB also seems unlikely because it would be a big cap hit for the team, 37.5 million, only saving the Falcons 2.5 million if they get rid of him. Either way Kirk is going to get a big paycheck from the Falcons in 2025. The Buccaneers have resigned LB Lavante David for 10 million dollars on a one-year contract. The Bills have given four-year extensions to both WB Khalil Shakir (60 million) and LB Terrell Bernard (50 million). Cowboys have resigned DT Osa Odighizuwa for four years and 80 million dollars, 56 million is guaranteed.

Brad Marchand traded to the Panthers. Bruins get second round pick in 2027.

Bob Dylan - The Times They Are a Changing

Lots of trades.

Will Smith - Miami

Fair enough.

Bryan Adams - Run to You

The groin injury that Matthew Tkachuk suffered in the Four Nations Tournament will sideline him for at least the rest of the regular season. The Panthers are hopeful he will be ready to return when the playoffs start in April.

So not only are you secretly an NSA agent, you are also a celebrity.

Elvis - Burning Love

The Penguins have dropped to last place in the Metropolitan. Only 58 points in 63 games puts them at the second worst record in the east behind the Sabers (will the Sabers ever be OK?) at 54 points, but still well ahead of lowly Sharks who have 41 points in 62 games. Can't remember the last time I saw the Penguins in last place this late in the season.

When it's time to go it is time to go.

MLB considering allowing Pete Rose to be eligible for the Hall of Fame. Manfred is reviewing a petition by Rose's family to have him reinstated. Rose was given a lifetime ban by MLB in 1989 because he was betting on baseball, but with his passing in 2024 there may be an interest in putting him into the Hall of Fame. Rose is the all-time leader in hits and games played. He has never appeared on a Hall of Fame ballot.

Metallica - King Nothing

The current playoff picture is this: Top eight teams in the east in order are 1. Washington 2. Toronto 3. Florida 4. Tampa Bay 5. Carolina 6. New Jersey 7. Detroit 8. Columbus with NY Rangers, Boston, and Ottawa all two points behind Columbus. In the west it is 1. Winnipeg 2. Vegas 3. Dallas 4. Edmonton 5. Minnesota 6. Los Angeles 7. Colorado 8. Vancouver with Calgary only one point behind Vancouver, Utah four points back of Vancouver, and St. Louis five back. It is unlikely (not impossible) that anyone not listed would get into the playoffs. The regular season ends April 17, seven weeks from today. Of course, after today's games this information could change, but as of the present moment that is where it stands.

Brothers Osborne - It Ain't My Fault

Absolutely agree.

Crosby, Stills, and Nash - Live it Up

MLB and ESPN will end their contract agreement following the 2025 season. This includes TV, radio, and streaming. The agreement to split ways was mutual, according to reports. MLB has been broadcast on ESPN since 1990.

He is yet to comment so maybe he is not at liberty to say.....

Eh...... I liked the series and it doesn't feel necessary to do anymore. Even season six got a bit long with too many characters and storylines. I could see the ending being in season five. Keep Kreese dead in prison, Daniel beats Silver and Cobra Kai ends while Johnny, Barnes, and Chozen all help him do it. Felt like the final season was dragging it out more than necessary. Maybe they are considering going in a different direction?

The NHL regular season returns today after the exciting conclusion to the Four Nations Face Off where Canada won over the USA in overtime. Connor McDavid put in the game winner as Canada got the 3-2 victory. The game had over 9 million viewers. Safe to say that the Four Nations experiment was a huge success and much more exciting than the All-Star game. On a historical hockey note, it was the day 45 years ago (February 22, 1980) that the USA Olympic team defeated the USSR and advanced to the gold medal game, where they would also win. In my opinion, the most iconic game ever played in American history.

Incubus - Wish You Were Here

Canada defeated Finland 5-3 and will play in the finals against USA who were handed their first loss, 2-1, against Sweeden. Brady Tkachuck was injured in the loss. The title game between USA and Canada will be on Thursday.

At least 17 people were injured when a Delta plane flipped over during a crash landing in Toronto. The plane was coming from Minneapolis. What has happened to airline travel?