After their first playoffappearancelast season since 2000, the Florida Panthers received a boost in the form of a new deal with Fox Sports Florida that included an upfront bonus and is set to nearly double its local television revenue, money that can help keep talent on the ice.
Mr. Tebow, a two-time national champion and Heisman Trophy winner in college, rose to prominence last season after taking over as the starting quarterback for the Broncos and leading the team to its first playoffappearance since 2005.