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Brad Marchand is back. The thirty-eight-year-old Florida Panthers forward returned to the lineup Sunday night against the Anaheim Ducks, ending an absence that stretched back to March sixth and included surgery. Coming off a twenty-seven goal season, Marchand's return gives Florida a serious boost as the calendar turns toward meaningful hockey.
Shifting to the gridiron, the Denver Broncos dropped to two and two after a twenty-four to fourteen loss to San Francisco, and now head into Week five as road favorites against the Los Angeles Chargers. Bo Nix and the offense couldn't find their second-half rhythm against the Niners, but the oddsmakers still believe in Denver. That AFC West matchup carries real weight.
And on the college side, Alabama's Keelon Russell and Notre Dame's CJ Carr are turning heads fast enough to crack the Sporting News Heisman Watch top contenders list after strong Week five performances. Two young quarterbacks making loud statements early in the season, and the Heisman conversation just got a whole lot more crowded at the top.
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