Author: Mikesportz

Former Mavericks coach makes NBA history in Finals with Indiana Pacers Rick Carlisle and the Pacers continue to find ways to come back. The Indiana Pacers accomplished the impossible again, erasing a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the OKC Thunder to steal a win 111-110. They’ve been making a habit out of this all postseason, making them must-watch TV in the playoffs, and Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winner here was no different. It’s their fifth comeback of 15 or more points in this postseason alone. And with them going up a historically great OKC Thunder team,…

Wisconsin defenseman projected to be a first round pick in latest NHL mock drafts Logan Hensler is mocked in the first round of all major mock drafts. The Wisconsin Badgers are poised to have another first-round pick in the NHL draft later this month. Defenseman Logan Hensler is being mocked in the first round of all the latest mock drafts and even appears in the top 15 players on the ESPN NHL Draft Big Board. For a defensive-hungry team, he could even crack into the top 10 of the draft. Right now, Hensler is participating in the NHL Draft Combine,…

Russell Wilson keeps getting QB doubted — Wisconsin, Seattle, now the Giants Russell Wilson has been here before, multiple times. Can he win another QB competition? Here we go again: Former Wisconsin BadgerRussell Wilson is facing down the doubters. He’s about to enter another quarterback controversy, which has seemingly been his story everywhere he goes. He’s thought to be undersized, doesn’t fit the system, is too old, or for some other reason. And once again, like he does each time he enters the quarterback fire, he responds with much the same language, demeanor, and desire to prove everyone wrong. Russell…

Luke Fickell hasn’t gone as expected yet at 12-13 overall through two seasons at Wisconsin. There’s still a belief around the conference in what he can be there, though, especially now that the Badger offense has been re-worked. Athlon Sports’ preview magazine shared quotes from anonymous coaches around the Big Ten. The ones regarding Wisconsin still had trust in Fickell being the right coach for their program but continued to blame their offensive approach as to why he hasn’t worked out to this point in Madison. Fickell is the guy, but the offensive issues have overshadowed the overall plan so…

Tigers’ AJ Hinch reveals strong message to Andy Ibanez after demotion Tigers manager AJ Hinch has some encouraging words for Andy Ibanez, who was sent down to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens The Detroit Tigers were a great story during the back half of the 2024 MLB season. This year, however, they are not interested in being the “Cardiac Cats” or a Cinderella story. AJ Hinch’s ballclub is pummeling opponents and hopes to run away with a playoff berth. At this moment, the Tigers (41-23) own MLB’s best record. This franchise is eyeing its first World Series championship in 41…

Detroit Tigers series against Chicago Cubs may end up a three-game sellout Tickets for the upcoming Detroit Tigers series against the Chicago Cubs seem to continue selling fast. Although the Tigers have not yet confirmed whether any of the three games from Friday, June 6-Sunday, June 8 have sold out, the team told the Free Press it is anticipating standing room-only tickets to be sold for the entire weekend. While seats are still available through the official Tigers website for Friday’s and Sunday’s games, standing room-only tickets are the only ones availablethrough the Tigers for Saturday’s game. Seated tickets for…

Michigan State football just made its third addition in less than a week. KJ Deriso, a 2026 three-star defensive back from Whitewater High School in Fayetteville, Ga., announced his commitment to the Spartans via social media on Friday. Michigan State landed three-star linebacker Braylon Hodge on Sunday and flipped three-star defensive back Brayden Thomas from Iowa State on Monday. At 6-foot-1 and 165 pounds, Deriso is listed as the No. 79 cornerback and No. 954 recruit overall in the class in the 247Sports Composite. His other offers include Mississippi State, Georgia Tech and Kentucky. Michigan State now has seven players…

Three Spartan Legends on 2026 CFB Hall of Fame Ballot Three Michigan State Spartan football legends have been named to the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot. Aug 9, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons former kicker Morten Andersen reacts after throwing out the ceremonial pitch before the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-Imagn Images / Jason Getz-Imagn Images Three Michigan State Spartans football legends were recently tabbed to the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot. The National Football Foundation released a ballot of 79 individuals that excelled…

Sandy Alcantara shatters Chicago Cubs’ dreams as elusive pitching savior fades into shadows of uncertainty The Elusive Ace: Sandy Alcantara’s Impact on the Chicago Cubs’ Aspirations In the high-stakes world of Major League Baseball, the quest for a top-tier starting pitcher can define a team’s season, if not its era. For the Chicago Cubs, this quest has become a focal point of their strategy, underscored by their interest in Sandy Alcantara, a pitcher whose arm seemed destined to lift the team to new heights. The Pursuit of a Pitching Phenom Sandy Alcantara, with his formidable presence on the mound, has…

Building a Trade That Brings A Former World Series Champion Back to Chicago With the Boston Red Sox on a downhill slide, the Cubs could look to reacquire the closer who helped them win the 2016 World Series. After struggling in a mighty way in the early part of the season, the Chicago Cubs bullpen has stepped up and become one of the best in baseball over the last month. They have put up excellent numbers despite losing Porter Hodge for a period and have gotten contributions from unexpected arms such as Brad Keller, Drew Pomeranz and Chris Flexen. It has…