Today in Music History for Nov. 4: In 1740, English clergyman Augustus Toplady, who wrote the hymn "Rock of Ages," was born. In 1847, composer Felix Mendelssohn died at Leipzig at age 38.

The Carolina Panthers may have already filled one of the two empty spots on their active roster. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, the Panthers are signing rookie safety Trevian Thomas from ...