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3 Detroit Lions miss practice leading up to matchup vs. Cowboys In the aftermath of their historic NFC North victory, the Detroit Lions are facing new challenges as they prepare for their crucial matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. With aspirations to secure one of the top two seeds in the NFC, the Lions’ preparation has hit a snag. Key players Taylor Decker, James Houston, and Brock Wright were notably absent from the latest practice sessions 3 Detroit Lions miss practice leading up to matchup vs. Cowboys In the aftermath of their historic NFC North victory, the Detroit Lions are facing…
Rajon Rondo recently appeared on View From The Rafters and made an eye-opening admission about the 2011 NBA playoffs. Rondo, who was the Celtics point guard at the time, suffered an elbow injury during the Eastern Conference Finals versus the Miami Heat during the 2011 postseason. He endured the injury after getting tangled up with Heat star Dwyane Wade during Game 3 of the series. However, Rondo believes Wade “broke” his elbow “on purpose” during the play in question, via Celtics writer Noa Dalzell. Celtics: Rondo’s admission “That particular play, it was kind of a freak accident,” Rondo said…
Things can change pretty quickly in the NFL. Between injuries and poor play, we’ve seen quarterbacks across the league getting unexpected opportunities this season. This past weekend, Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mason Rudolph took full advantage of his opportunity. In his first start since 2021, Rudolph threw for 290 yards and a pair of touchdowns to lead the Steelers to a 34-11 victory over the Bengals. However, there was a point during the 2023 offseason that Rudolph thought he may not get that opportunity again. While speaking to the media on December 27th, Rudolph revealed that he had updated…
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh (and his family), running back Blake Corum, defensive tackle Kris Jenkins and cornerback Mike Sainristil were the U-M representatives in the parade. “Guys who want to stick around till 4 o’clock we’ll have a bus. 5 o’clock we’ll have a bus. I’ll personally be on the 6 o’clock bus, thoroughly enjoying the whole afternoon,” Harbaugh said of the trip to Disney. Michigan football made its first public appearance in California ahead of the Rose Bowl. ***
Why Did The Packers Suspend Jaire Alexander? Veteran Leader Dropped After Naming Himself Team CaptainJaire Alexander made a bold decision that could cost the Green Bay Packers a win against the Carolina Panthers in Week 16. Packers’ general manager Brian Gutekunst announced Wednesday that Alexander will be penalized for conduct detrimental to the team. “The decision to suspend a player is never easy and is not something we take lightly,” Gutekunst said in a statement. After winning the coin toss, Alexander said he would rather have Green Bay’s defense on the field than postpone. Although we are disappointed,…
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns are just one game under .500 after Christmas – not exactly the spot many hoped the team would be in. The Suns are 14-15 – have yet to see their coveted big three play more than one game together – and are a mess on both ends of the floor. As you would anticipate, much of the attention has fallen on prominent names such as Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, two of the game’s best that haven’t quite been able to turn the tide of the season. Phoenix has lost their last nine-of-twelve…
Rangers midfielder Kieran Dowell has been praised by defender Leon Balogun having impressed with his performances in training of late. Rangers were supposed to be in action this evening with Ross County scheduled to visit Ibrox. However, adverse weather conditions mean the game has been postponed and leave the Gers with a few more days to recharge ahead of facing Celtic. Rangers won’t turn down a few more days of rest after the Christmas period but one player probably can’t wait to play again… Kieran Dowell hitting his stride at Rangers amid Leon Balogun praise Midfielder Kieran Dowell scored the opener in…
The Argentine media now insists in Manchester City’s agreement to sign Claudio Echeverri from River Plate.Journalist Cesar Luis Merlo was the first one bringing the news, claiming Pep Guardiola’s side will trigger the player’s €25m release clause. It’s said Echeverri is set to stay at River Plate for one more year, and Manchester City already started exchanging documents to make the deal official. Another journalist reporting it is German Garcia Grova, who confirms that the transfer will cost over €25m, including bonuses. claims that Echeverri will sign a six-year deal with Manchester City, although he’s staying at River Plate ‘at…
Mikesportz.com QUARTERBACK is the ride already over? DeVito was pulled at halftime after the team was in serious need of a new spark. There is an intimidation factor the Eagles defense plays with and for a young, inexperienced quarterback like DeVito, it works in a big way. His footwork and timing were off, he did not look like he knew where to go with the ball, and the offense looked broken. There was less swagger than what we were used to seeing and it looked like the reality of this particular quarterback situation came crashing back down to earth. Should…
Michigan football is the #1 team in the country and they are getting ready to face a surging Alabama football team in a few days. The Crimson Tide are ranked #4 in the country, and they will square off with the Wolverines in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. If Michigan is going to find a way to win, they will need their quarterback, JJ McCarthy, to be sharp, and Alabama knows that he is very talented. There was a point earlier this season when JJ McCarthy was the favorite to win the…