Author: Mikesportz
In the latest move in the SEC arms race, Tennessee Basketball gets another piece to the puzzle in scoring star Chaz Lanier. Last week, I did an article concerning the early contenders for the 2024-25 season. Tennessee Basketball was one of them, despite losing All-American star, Dalton Knecht. They had a good offseason to this point, despite losing key frontcourt pieces. Among the previous pickups from the transfer portal including 6’6 wing Darlingstone Dubar, along with forwards, Igor Milicic and Felix Okpara. Something else that I mentioned for the Vols was the need for another scoring guard. That’s because on…
It was not that long ago when Kyrie Irving became a basketball villain in the eyes of many fans and pundits. A lot of them thought that the current Dallas Mavericks star point guard was a problem, someone who ruins the chemistry and stunts the growth of a team. But no one’s singing that same tune these days, with Irving playing a huge role in the success the Mavericks are having, especially in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Allow former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins to be the first one to apologize for his Kyrie Irving disrespect in the past, which…
The Reds are still in the mourning period due to Jurgen Klopp’s departure from Merseyside this summer, but there will be no rest for those who have been assigned to continue the success of the German coach beyond his exit. Former sporting director Michael Edwards has returned to the club to oversee all operations including recruitment, and he has already appointed former Bournemouth director of football Richard Hughes who will occupy Edwards’ former role. Hughes will be expected to make the transition into new manager Arne Slot’s tenure is as smooth and successful as possible, as while a post-Klopp…
IT was a frustrating season for Jordan Davies on a personal note but the midfielder has vowed to put it behind him and do everything he can to get back into Phil Parkinson ‘s plans. The 25-year-old was restricted to just two starts in League Two, with another 23 appearances coming off the substitutes bench, as the Reds finished runners-up to secure a second promotion in a row for the first time in the club’s history. Opportunities were limited for Davies, who scored four goals in all competitions, but he is focussed on the future and will aim…
JORDAN DAVIES is excited by the new business venture he is embarking on and has vowed to learn from the experts after adding the hospitality industry to being a footballer. Wrexham midfielder Davies, who hails from Coedpoeth, is part of the new management team for the Croes Howell restaurant and bar situated on the Straight Mile between Rossett and Llay. Joining forces with director of the Far Boar, Richard Watkin, the pair have worked hard to get the building up and running for the summer. Creating a brighter, more sustainably future for all Creating a brighter, more sustainably future for…
Coventry City hero Michael Doyle has utilised his Sky Blue connections to sign former defender Cian Harries. The centre-back has put pen to paper on a free transfer although the length of his contract has not been disclosed. Doyle, who skippered Coventry to promotion, is currently revamping his squad at the Cards after they avoided relegation last season. And the popular former midfielder says the arrival of Harries, who was at Aldershot Town last season, will fit with how he wants his side to play. Cian Harries is a great signing for this football club,” he said. “We’ve known him for a…
We have absolutely no idea if six-time All-Star wing Jimmy Butler will be traded by the Miami Heat this summer. Butler, 34, has noted multiple times that he’d like to remain in South Beach. However, there has been somewhat of a rift between Butler and Heat front office head Pat Riley after their first-round exit in the NBA Playoffs. In fact, Riley just recently called Butler out. All of this comes less than a calendar year after Butler led Miami to a surprise trip to the NBA Finals. Right now, the team is stuck between bottom-end playoff contention and irrelevance.…
LOS ANGELES — Class of 2026 quarterback Troy Huhn was among the headliners during Steve Clarkson’s annual ‘The QB Retreat’ over Memorial Day weekend and showed exactly why he has seen his stock rise dramatically over the last few months. The talented signal caller from San Marcos (Calif.) Mission Hills displayed really good arm talent and anticipation, making a number of impressive throws while working out alongside some of the best players in the event. KANSAS CITY, MO – The fourth session of the Nike EYBL has come and gone. In recapping the event, I wanted to take an ordered…
New Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe, pictured at Tuesday’s news conference in Newark, N.J., says he hopes the team reverts to its franchise-record 112-point form from the 2022-23 season. (Noah K. Murray/Associated Press) Social Sharing Facebook X WhatsApp Show More Driving past the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., for a news conference at which he would be introduced as Devils head coach, Sheldon Keefe noticed a statue of Hall of Fame goaltender Martin Brodeur in front of the building. It was an instant reminder that the expectations of coaching the Devils in the New York City metropolitan area are no…
The Boston Red Sox will try to bounce back against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Tuesday. Baltimore earned a lopsided 11-3 victoryMonday afternoon. Wilyer Abreu is back in the lineup after sitting the series opener, and he’ll play right field and bat second. David Hamilton will play shortstop and bat eighth after sitting out Monday, as well. Tyler O’Neill will miss a third consecutive game for the Red Sox due to a knee aliment and was sent back to Boston to get imaging done, Alex Cora told reporters prior to the contest.