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Drake London is getting paid. The Atlanta Falcons and their star wide receiver have agreed to a massive four-year, one hundred forty-one million dollar extension, making London one of the highest-paid receivers in the NFL. Atlanta is making a statement — this offense is being built around him, and they're not shy about it.
Shifting to the ice, the Stanley Cup Final is here. Carolina and Vegas square off in Game one Tuesday night, and history has something to say — home teams have dominated Stanley Cup Final openers over the past decade. The Hurricanes will have Raleigh rocking, but the Golden Knights know how to handle big moments. This one sets the tone for everything.
And speaking of the Hurricanes, they've got fans across the locker room — literally. Carolina Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton admitted he's never been to a hockey game, but he's fully bought in, telling reporters he appreciates how — and this is a direct quote — "it's violent." Welcome to playoff hockey, rookie. The Panthers supporting the Canes is exactly the kind of cross-sport energy a city feeds on during a championship run.
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