Author: Mikesportz
Kobe Bryant rarely shared his interests beyond the game of basketball. His post-NBA career was ‘remarkable’ and unexpected CNN — Retirement is a daunting prospect for every professional athlete. It’s even more panic-inducing if you’ve devoted 20-plus years of your life to little else but perfecting your craft, ruthlessly pursuing titles and accolades. That seemed to be the case for Kobe Bryant in the final years of his trophy-laden NBA career, his body ravaged by a series of injuries. For a player who, by his own admission, had given full-blooded, heart-and-soul commitment to the game of basketball, a future beyond the…
Lucas Raymond’s new contract might just be a steal. After a long offseason of negotiations, the Detroit Red Wings and 22-year-old winger Lucas Raymond agreed to an eight-year extension carrying a $8,075,000 AAV. For a pillar of the present and future roster, getting this deal done was one of the two most important tasks this summer. But more so than just getting a pen to paper, Detroit’s patient approach also led to a favorable deal for the team. Especially in the context of some similar players, there’s a lot to like about Raymond’s deal. While the team itself announced the…
The NHL has the next 12 days off for a little international hockey, giving Detroit Red Wings fans a chance to catch their breath prior to the final push for the postseason. Players such as captain Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond get ready to represent their countries for the 4 Nations Face-Off, while the rest of the NHL recovers and regroups for the final couple of months of the 2024-25 regular season. The Red Wings are sort of limping into the break. Despite winning seven games in a row for the second time in just about a month, their 6-3…
49ers receiver Deebo Samuel has permission to seek a trade, AP source says JOSH DUBOW, Associated Press 1 hour ago FILE – San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) runs for a first down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Dec. 22, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) The San Francisco 49ers have given receiver Deebo Samuel permission to seek a trade, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not made it public. ESPN first reported…
Joe Burrow took Baton Rouge by storm during his time with the LSU Tigers after capturing a Heisman Trophy, National Championship and more. It’s no secret the superstar signal-caller will go down as the greatest quarterback in program history after achieving feat after feat. But now he’s carving out a role as one of the top quarterbacks in the National Football League as well. Burrow, who had his 2023 season cut short due to a wrist injury, led the NFL in passing yards (4,918) and TDs (43), ranked No. 3 in the league in passer-rating (108.5), and No. 4 in…
With spring practices just around the corner, Bill Belichick and North Carolina are adding another familiar face to their new head coach on the Tar Heels coaching staff. Former New England Patriots Super Bowl-winning linebacker Jamie Collins will join his former head coach at the collegiate level as a defensive assistant. Collins joins the ranks of coaching for the first time in his post-playing career. His decade-long NFL career began with Bill Belichick in New England being drafted out of Southern Miss. He played from 2013-2016 in Foxborough, leading the NFL in forced fumbles in 2015, the same year he…
Andre’ Sam and Ty Davis-Price, a part of the Philadelphia Eagles’ practice team, will take the field in New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome when the. team faces off against the Kansas City Chiefs. Their appearances in the Super Bowl mark the 24th straight year of one former LSU player appearing on the roster of a Super Bowl team, the longest current streak in college football. 48 former Tigers combined to win 59 Super Bowl titles. Kevin Faulk’s three rings lead the program, and he also started the 24-year streak in 2002 when he made the first of his five appearances. Davis-Price…
Dan Marino sends clear message to Tua Tagovailoa about his future with Dolphins In a powerful statement during Super Bowl week, Miami Dolphins legend Dan Marino sent a direct and impactful message to Tua Tagovailoa about his role with the team. Tua Tagovailoa’s net worth: How much money does the Miami Dolphins quarterback have? NFL News: Tyreek Hill confirms final decision on playing for Andy Reid and Chiefs or staying with Dolphins Dan Marino, a legend of the Miami Dolphins and currently the team’s special advisor, sent a strong message to Tua Tagovailoa. The only way the franchise hopes to…
Ryan Donato turns into intriguing trade chip for the Chicago Blackhawks With Chicago going nowhere at its break for the 4 Nations Face-Off, Ryan Donato has become an intriguing trade chip for the lowly Blackhawks ahead of the March 7 deadline By JAY COHEN – AP Sports Writer 4 hrs ago CHICAGO (AP) — Ryan Donato held four pucks in his right hand — one for each of his career-high four points — and posed for a picture to commemorate the occasion. Spanish defender Sergio Ramos says he’s in Mexico to win more trophies By CARLOS RODRIGUEZ – Associated Press…
Caitlin Clark, the star player of the Indiana Fever, has reportedly committed to the LSU Tigers basketball team. This news has sent shockwaves through the basketball community, as Clark is widely regarded as one of the most talented players in the game. Clark’s decision to join the LSU Tigers is a significant development, as she is expected to bring her incredible skills and experience to the team. As a player for the Indiana Fever, Clark has consistently demonstrated her ability to dominate on the court, earning numerous accolades and awards along the way. But Clark’s journey to this point has…