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USA Today
a day ago
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- USA Today
New York Giants release statement on passing of long-time beat writer Dave Klein
New York Giants release statement on passing of long-time beat writer Dave Klein Long-time New York Giants beat writer Dave Klein has passed away at the age of 85. Klein covered the Giants for The Star-Ledger for decades and attended the first 54 Super Bowls. At Super Bowl I, a mere 338 media members were credentialed compared to today's 6,000 media members who receive credentials. "We are saddened to hear of Dave's passing," the Giants said in a statement. "He devoted much of his professional life to covering our organization and keeping our fans informed. Our thoughts are with Dave's family, friends and readers." At Super Bowl 50, Klein and two other journalists (Star-Ledger columnist Jerry Izenberg and Detroit News columnist Jerry Green) were honored by the NFL as the only three writers to cover every Super Bowl game up to that point. He covered the big game until 2021 when he missed Super Bowl LV. Later, Klein would say that the streak "is not an accomplishment as much as it is a happy stroke of longevity." Born in Newark, New Jersey, Klein graduated from Weequahic High, and although he left The Star-Ledger in 1996, he started his own Giants newsletter where he continued to cover the team. Klein is survived by his wife, son and daughter-in-law, daughter and son-in-law, and his brother and sister-in-law. Services will be held on Sunday at 11 a.m. at Bloomfield Cooper Funeral Home in Ocean Township. A burial ceremony will follow at Beth Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge. We, at GiantsWire, send our condolences to the Klein family as they navigate this loss.
Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Former pro players Auclair, O'Connor named to Canadian men's flag football team
OTTAWA - Former professional players Antony Auclair and Michael O'Connor have earned roster spots on Canada's national men's flag football team. The two were among 12 players named to the squad following its national identification camp. Canada will be looking to qualify for the '28 Summer Games in Los Angeles where flag football will make its Olympic debut. The six-foot-six 256-pound Auclair, from Notre-Dame-des-Pins, Que., retired last year after spending time as a tight end with the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2017-20), Houston Texans (2021, and Tennessee Titans (2022). Auclair had 15 catches for 131 yards and one touchdown in 56 career regular-season games. The 32-year-old was with the Bucs when they won Super Bowl LV. He also helped Laval win the Vanier Cup in 2016. The six-foot-four 230-pound O'Connor led the University of British Columbia to a Vanier Cup title in 2015. O'Connor, from Ottawa, was selected in the third round of the 2019 CFL draft by the Toronto Argonauts. He also spent time with the Calgary Stampeders (2021) and B.C. Lions (2022). 'We could not be more excited about the 12 athletes named to the final roster and the four alternates selected to represent Canada,' head coach Paul LaPolice said in a statement. 'We look forward to building a professional environment that supports their continued growth and prepares them to compete at the highest levels of international flag football.' Also named to the team were receivers Jeanslee Alexis (Laval, Que.), James Drysdale (Terrebonne, Que.), Trivel Pinto (Langley, B.C.) and François Rocheleau (Montreal), cornerbacks Guillaume Beland (Montreal) and Jean-Sébastien Belisle (Trois-Rivières, Que.), halfbacks Émile Chênevert and Maxym Lavallée (both Quebec City), rusher Philippe Pharand (Montreal) and defensive back Keyshawn Upshaw (Ottawa). Defensive backs Jean-Daniel Chevalier (Boisbriand, Que.) and Domenic Horvath (Winnipeg), quarterback Myles Gibbon (Laval) and receiver AJ Gomes (Montreal) were named as alternates. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 28, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Former pro players Auclair, O'Connor named to Canadian men's flag football team
OTTAWA – Former professional players Antony Auclair and Michael O'Connor have earned roster spots on Canada's national men's flag football team. The two were among 12 players named to the squad following its national identification camp. Canada will be looking to qualify for the '28 Summer Games in Los Angeles where flag football will make its Olympic debut. The six-foot-six 256-pound Auclair, from Notre-Dame-des-Pins, Que., retired last year after spending time as a tight end with the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2017-20), Houston Texans (2021, and Tennessee Titans (2022). Auclair had 15 catches for 131 yards and one touchdown in 56 career regular-season games. The 32-year-old was with the Bucs when they won Super Bowl LV. He also helped Laval win the Vanier Cup in 2016. The six-foot-four 230-pound O'Connor led the University of British Columbia to a Vanier Cup title in 2015. O'Connor, from Ottawa, was selected in the third round of the 2019 CFL draft by the Toronto Argonauts. He also spent time with the Calgary Stampeders (2021) and B.C. Lions (2022). 'We could not be more excited about the 12 athletes named to the final roster and the four alternates selected to represent Canada,' head coach Paul LaPolice said in a statement. 'We look forward to building a professional environment that supports their continued growth and prepares them to compete at the highest levels of international flag football.' Also named to the team were receivers Jeanslee Alexis (Laval, Que.), James Drysdale (Terrebonne, Que.), Trivel Pinto (Langley, B.C.) and François Rocheleau (Montreal), cornerbacks Guillaume Beland (Montreal) and Jean-Sébastien Belisle (Trois-Rivières, Que.), halfbacks Émile Chênevert and Maxym Lavallée (both Quebec City), rusher Philippe Pharand (Montreal) and defensive back Keyshawn Upshaw (Ottawa). Defensive backs Jean-Daniel Chevalier (Boisbriand, Que.) and Domenic Horvath (Winnipeg), quarterback Myles Gibbon (Laval) and receiver AJ Gomes (Montreal) were named as alternates. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 28, 2025.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cardinals place Sean Murphy-Bunting on non-football injury list
Thursday's NFL transaction wire has delivered some news on a Cardinals defensive back. Arizona has placed cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting on the reserve/non-football injury list, which means he'll be sidelined for the 2025 season. Advertisement There has not been any reporting as of yet on Murphy-Bunting's injury or how he suffered it. Murphy-Bunting, 27, signed a three-year deal with the Cardinals last offseason. He started 15 games for the club in 2024, recording 52 total tackles with three interceptions and two forced fumbles. While he missed a couple of midseason games, he started each of Arizona's last eight games — albeit with reduced defensive snaps in the last two contests. Murphy-Bunting was a Buccaneers second-round pick in 2019, winning Super Bowl LV with the club to cap the 2020 season. He spent the 2023 season with the Titans after completing his rookie contract with Tampa Bay.
NBC Sports
22-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Cardinals place Sean Murphy-Bunting on non-football injury list
Thursday's NFL transaction wire has delivered some news on a Cardinals defensive back. Arizona has placed cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting on the reserve/non-football injury list, which means he'll be sidelined for the 2025 season. There has not been any reporting as of yet on Murphy-Bunting's injury or how he suffered it. Murphy-Bunting, 27, signed a three-year deal with the Cardinals last offseason. He started 15 games for the club in 2024, recording 52 total tackles with three interceptions and two forced fumbles. While he missed a couple of midseason games, he started each of Arizona's last eight games — albeit with reduced defensive snaps in the last two contests. Murphy-Bunting was a Buccaneers second-round pick in 2019, winning Super Bowl LV with the club to cap the 2020 season. He spent the 2023 season with the Titans after completing his rookie contract with Tampa Bay.
