Steelers backup quarterback dies tragically in south Florida...Power dons Sabres colors for the first time...and a three-shot lead for Scheffler at Augusta. Greg Larson has more details on today's Sunday Sports Update...
Sunday Sports Update
Top: He won't play today, but Owen Power did officially put on the blue and gold of the Buffalo Sabres for the first time this morning, participating in his first skate with the Sabres (left) ahead of their contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Power, who was drafted first overall by the Sabres last year, officially joined the team on Saturday, meeting head coach Don Granato and GM Kevyn Adams (right). The University of Michigan product is expected to play in his first NHL game on Tuesday. Photos by the Buffalo Sabres
Bottom left: The story that sent shockwaves throughout the sports world on Saturday was the death of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins at the age of 24. Early that morning, Haskins was struck by a dump truck along I-95 in south Florida, where he was taking part in offseason training with some other teammates. Haskins, who had a successful collegiate career at Ohio State, was a 1st-round draft pick of the Washington Redskins in 2019 and played two NFL seasons with that franchise before joining the Steelers in 2021. Photo by the Pittsburgh Steelers
Bottom right: While Tiger Woods has been getting much of the attention this week at Augusta National for playing in his first competitive tournament in over a year, the player who is currently in prime position for a green jacket is Scottie Scheffler. The top-ranked player in the World Golf Rankings enters today's final round of the Masters with a three-shot lead at -9. Photo by USA Today