Author: Mikesportz
Not here. Not ever. Not in my backyard. That’s the typical reaction from LeBron haters in Phoenix, a large contingent of Suns fans who do not want him on our basketball team because we don’t want to be the soundtrack for some paternal fantasy; because we have long-held deeply entrenched views of LeBron as a hated villain; because we have waited 56 years for their first NBA championship, and do not want the moment co-opted and controlled by a towering interloper; because we are more than just a sunny and convenient playground for a Hall of
On Thursday, veteran guard Jewell Loyd and the Seattle Storm (4-3) will seek to extend a three-game winning streak — and continue a challenging rookie campaign for Caitlin Clark. Clark comes in off her best scoring game as a pro, but the Indiana Fever (1-7) are still reeling heading into this matchup in Indianapolis. When the two teams met May 22 in Seattle, the Storm needed Loyd’s 32 points to carry them to an 85-83 win. A season ago, Loyd was the WNBA’s leading scorer. The 2015 Rookie of the Year is averaging 19.4 points per game this season, while…
In his latest article, State of the 2024 Los Angeles Rams, NFL.com writer Adam Rankhighlighted Puka Nacua as the most important non-QB on the team, even with Cooper Kupp expected to be fully healthy to start the upcoming season. As Rank put it, “Kupp will still factor into the mix, but it’s Puka time now.” Rank compared the transition from Kupp to Nacua to the one from Issac Bruce to Torry Holt Just a few years removed from winning the pass catchers Triple Crown, Kupp is now being thought of, for the first time in his career as a solidly…
The Baltimore Ravens made a not insignificant leap of faith when they picked up the fifth-year option in Odafe Oweh’s contract, but the former first-round pick is justifying the decision. Oweh proved “an absolute menace” at OTAs on Tuesday, May 28, according to Ravens.com Editorial Director Ryan Mink. He also noted how the outside linebacker stood out “both as a pass rusher and run defender. There was further praise from Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. He noticed Oweh and defensive tackle Broderick Washington “were in the backfield throughout the day, blowing up running plays and providing pressure on the quarterback.”…
Mar 18, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and forward Anthony Davis (3 celebrate against the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Lakers will be one of the most intriguing teams to watch this offseason. There are so many storylines that are surrounding the team after a disappointing first-round exit in the playoffs. The biggest need right now is finding a head coach but the latest reports hint that the Lakers are likely headed toward one specific…
San Jose Sharks’ Mario Ferraro (38) and Edmonton Oilers’ defenceman Philip Broberg (86) battle for the puck during NHL action in Edmonton on Monday March 20, 2023. It appears Broberg will see his first action of the playoffs against the Dallas Stars on Wednesday.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers shook things up for Game 4 of the Western Conference final. Head coach Kris Knoblauch inserted defenceman Philip Broberg, winger Corey Perry and centre Ryan McLeod into the lineup with his team trailing the Dallas Stars 2-1 in the NHL’s best-of-seven semifinal series Wednesday. David Desharnais, Warren Foegele…
Jauan Jennings on Wednesday signed a new contract with the 49ers that locks him up with the organization through the 2025 NFL season. SANTA CLARA — Running backs coach Bobby Turner still feels incredible passion for football, even after 52 years in the game, including the last seven with the 49ers. This is exemplified by Turner’s infamous offseason efforts to dig deep into every running back prospect’s background during pre-draft discovery. “It’s not not something that just comes easy,” Turner told NBC Sports Bay Area. “I do have to work at it and you have to love it. It’s just…
The Dallas Cowboys are preparing to bounce back from their disappointing 2023 postseason finish. Dallas is revamping their roster in hopes of an improved run, but they also look to keep some of their contributors around long-term. One such player is Micah Parsons, whose contract situation has received an eye-opening update amid negotiations. In addition Parsons, the Cowboys have important decisions to make on the futures of Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb. Prescott and Lamb are entering the final year of their contracts and want to get an extension done sooner rather than later. On the other hand, Parsons is…
Palacios played a key role in both Leverkusen’s maiden Bundesliga title and run to the Europa League final this past season, forming a solid central partnership with Granit Xhaka. His contributions, like so many of the squad moulded by Xabi Alonso, haven’t gone unnoticed by bigger sides and Barca have been linked as they search for an upgrade on Oriol Romeu in midfield. “It is a pride that a big club like Barca pays attention to me,” Palacios responded, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo. But the 25-year-old, recruited from River Plate back in 2020, signed a new…
Former NRL star Tevita Pangai Junior has been knocked out in just over one minute during a boxing bout on Saturday night that leaves his next move in the sporting world uncertain. Pangai Junior famously walked away from the Bulldogs and the NRL in 2023 to pursue a career in boxing, but the move doesn’t seem to be paying off. Fighting in the main event at the Brisbane Boxing Showcase, the former footy star was dropped by opponent Kenny Niko in just 69 seconds.