Author: Mikesportz
Even though the NBA Playoffs are still ongoing, the offseason is in full swing for the remaining 28 teams. The Los Angeles Lakers, fresh off a disappointing end to their season that saw them lose to the Nuggets in the first round, are trying to bolster their roster to make a deep postseason run next year. With that objective in mind, they are still looking for their next head coach. They also have to make a decision on a few key players. Obviously, retaining LeBron James is the ultimate priority but what the rest of the roster looks like…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have not developed a non-high-end draft pick into a star player since Tomas Kaberle, who was one of the best defenseman of his generation. While other teams hit on superstars seemingly at will, the Toronto Maple Leafs struggle to develop young talent. the summer, every team has hope that next year will be better, and prices for trades can be expensive. At the trade deadline, teams are just happy to get what they can. A smart team would hoard their cap space and assets to use when star players can almost always be found at…
With several League One-ready players at the club, including Paul Mullin, Andy Cannon, Elliot Lee and Eoghan O’Connell, Phil Parkinson just needs to build on his strong core. Wrexham are targeting improvements in several positions with many targets emerging, namely Wigan Athletic’s Jason Kerr, Brighton’s Marc Leonard and Notts County striker Macaulay Langstaff. Parkinson is also seeking a new left-back to rival or displace Jacob Mendy and he should land target Tom Pearce for that position. Wrexham want to sign Tom Pearce It was reported earlier this month that Wrexham were in for a Wigan trio and one…
Olympiacos ace Ayoub El Kaabi surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo and two other stars to become the player with the most goals in the knockout stages of a UEFA tournament this Wednesday. According to GOAL Brasil, Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli, and Al-Qadsiah are all interested in signing Casemiro this summer. However, none of the clubs are prepared to match Manchester United’s £30 million price tag.While the two other Saudi clubs are the most willing teams to sign Casemiro, Cristiano Ronaldo’s side are wary about their pursuit. They deem Marcelo Brozovic as a fine number six option and would be keen to splash the cash…
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has confirmed star halfback Nathan Cleary will return from his latest hamstring issue to face the Bulldogs in round 10. The halfback was pulled from the side to face South Sydney just a day out from Thursday night’s match despite making it through their captains run. Cleary appeared to pull up fine after a tough-fought 26-20 win in round eight and looked a certainty to play in round nine. But in a shock to the NRL world, the Penrith coach opted for Brad Schneider to lead his team at No.7 against the bottom-placed Rabbitohs on…
♦After a leadoff walk in the first, Spencer appeared to be in for a rough day, but he was able to settle in and strand the runner on first to start the game with a scoreless inning. Arrighetti struck out Julio Rodriguez with this nasty cutter. After losing three close ones to the Mariners, the Astros played a solid all-around game to avoid the sweep on Thursday afternoon. It all started with an outstanding performance from Spencer Arrighetti. In six innings of work, the Rookie only allowed two hits and three walks and struck out eight, all while allowing zero…
The Detroit Lions are heading into what could be the most pivotal season since the 1950s with Coach Dan Campbell preaching about a Super Bowl appearance and offensive coordinator Ben Johnson back in town after turning down several potential head coaching suitors. Recently, Johnson decided to clear the air on his decision to return to an assistant coaching role under Dan Campbell, Brad Holmes and the Lions. The Johnson comments came amid prior comments from Johnson on a similar subject. The Lions’ rookie most likely to make an impact on the team in Year One was also discussed. According…
Arsenal look poised to land RB Leipzig’s highly-rated striker, Benjamin Sesko, for £45m this summer. According to an exclusive report by John Cross, Chief Football Writer at The Mirror, Sesko has chosen Arsenal as his preferred destination amid interest from top clubs including Chelsea, Manchester United, and several Italian teams. Sesko, the towering 6ft 5in Slovenia international, has decided that his future lies with the Gunners. This would be a significant coup for Mikel Arteta, who is keen to bolster his attacking options with a young and talented striker. Sesko, who will turn 21 on Friday, has demonstrated his potential with impressive performances…
The Los Angeles Lakers will have to get creative in free agency. They have the assets to make a trade, but other moves could happen to better the roster, too. In a “pipe dream” scenario, Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report named DeMar DeRozan the Lakers “dream” offseason target. “This is quite a pipe dream, especially since DeMar DeRozan could make eight times as much money by returning to the Chicago Bulls next season,” Swartz wrote on May 30. “Still, DeRozan himself hasn’t ruled out signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, who were his favorite team while he grew up…
The Los Angeles Lakers will have to get creative in free agency. They have the assets to make a trade, but other moves could happen to better the roster, too. In a “pipe dream” scenario, Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report named DeMar DeRozan the Lakers “dream” offseason target. “This is quite a pipe dream, especially since DeMar DeRozan could make eight times as much money by returning to the Chicago Bulls next season,” Swartz wrote on May 30. “Still, DeRozan himself hasn’t ruled out signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, who were his favorite team while he grew up in…