Here are the three biggest takeaways from another productive afternoon of free-agent work . . . In a move many had forecasted at the conclusion of the 2024 campaign, the Panthers released veteran running back Miles Sanders.

The Carolina Panthers have upgraded their defense following an initial surge of contract agreements. But there’s still some work to be done, especially on offense. What are their remaining needs at free agency begins in earnest?

Four days after Bruins captain Brad Marchand was traded to the Panthers, his old team beat his new one and sent the defending Stanley Cup champions to their first loss in seven games. Boston, which had lost eight of nine heading into the trade deadline,