Author: Mikesportz
Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns have gotten off to a bit of an up and down start to begin the 2023-24 NBA season. The Suns currently sit three games above the .500 mark at 21-18 as the season nears its midway point, and Durant has had to take on an increased workload as the team has dealt with a plethora of injuries, including to costars Bradley Beal and Devin Booker. Recently, the Suns picked up arguably their most impressive win of the season by blowing out the Los Angeles Lakers on the road, and after the game, the team…
Pittsburgh Steelers star player would like to see some critical changes in the building for next season following a roller-coaster season. The Steelers won their final three regular season games to squeeze into the playoffs with a 10-7 record. But they fell to the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card round on Monday. The Steelers had plenty of internal drama along the way. Wide receivers Diontae Johnson and George Pickens were frustrated with the staleness of the offense at times. Offensive coordinator Matt Canada was fired in mid-November after fans had called for his head since the start of the…
With Southern California QB Caleb Williams declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft and the Bears currently holding the first overall pick, Justin Fields’ time in Chicago appears to be over. Only 24 years old, the dual-threat QB will likely be traded, per Dane Brugler of The Athletic. On paper, the best landing spot for the three-year veteran is Atlanta, which got poor QB play from Desmond Ridder (12 passing touchdowns, 12 interceptions) and Taylor Heinicke (five passing touchdowns, four interceptions) in 2023. The Falcons have the eighth overall pick in the 2024 draft, so barring a trade-up, they are…
notable shift of fortune, the Phoenix Suns have emerged from a rocky start to the season, demonstrating an impressive performance with seven victories out of their last ten games. The team’s resurgence is largely attributed to the formidable trio of Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, and Kevin Durant who are back on the court, illuminating the Suns’ potential for a successful season. Resurgence Despite Early-Season Struggles The Suns began the year with a less than ideal 4-3 record, sparking debates among fans and experts alike about whether the team’s strategy needed a revamp. However, their recent upsurge has effectively silenced…
Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams came up just short in taking down the Detroit Lions on Super Wild Card Weekend, losing 24-23. After the game, Stafford met Lions quarterback Jared Goff in the middle of the field. When they embraced, both Stafford and Goff had nothing but respect for one another, via NFL Films. The Rams quarterback even sent Goff off with some words encouragement. Go win it all buddy,” Stafford told Goff after the game. “You’re one tough S.O.B. I have so much respect for you. Keep going,” Goff responded. “I appreciate it man. Good…
The Lions Power ranking: 3rd Previous rank: 3rd Out of the remaining playoff teams, Detroit lands only behind the 49ers and Ravens. Detroit’s roster should be feeling an extremely high level of confidence, as they were able to overcome a significant hurdle by defeating the Rams to advance in the postseason. Another home game against the Buccaneers awaits Dan Campbell’s squad, as they have a legitimate opportunity to land in the NFC Title game. Sporting News Power ranking: 5th Previous rank: 7th The Lions got Jared Goff to play confident and well at home, avoiding critical mistakes. They also ran…
Toronto Raptors already seem to have nailed it with their OG Anunoby trade, as they picked up two possible assets for the future in point guard Immanuel Quickley and wing RJ Barrett. If they trade Pascal Siakam, Toronto could be in for yet another promising haul coming their way. The Raptors appear to have set a very reasonable price point for Siakam, as they seem to want a controllable young player who can slot into the rotation above all else while also picking up at least one first-round pick. Given his talent, teams shouldn’t be hesitant about meeting that…
University of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy couldn’t have asked for a better ending to his college career. The 20-year-old signal caller led the Wolverines to their first national championship since 1997, bookending a 27-1 run as the team’s starter in which he threw for 6,226 yards, 49 touchdowns and 11 interceptions while leading Michigan to three straight Big Ten championships and consecutive College Football Playoff berths before declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft. draft pundits appear to be divided on where exactly McCarthy ranks among the top prospects in the 2024 class — ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. listed him…
Phoenix Suns forward Bol Bol will miss his fourth matchup in five games and second straight tomorrow night against the Kings with a right foot sprain. Bol was a late scratch for the Suns (21-18) 127-116 victory over the Blazers Sunday due to right foot soreness. had missed two straight games with a right ankle sprain suffered Dec. 5 against the Miami Heat before returning last Thursday against LA. Bol played 17 minutes in the Suns’ dominant 127-109 victory over the Lakers, posting six points on 2-of-3 shooting, six rebounds, two blocks and two steals. In the four…
Chicago Bears continues to widen, and for the first time, they interviewed a candidate that doesn’t come from the Shanahan/McVay coaching tree. Peter Schrager of NFL Network revealed they met with former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman. He was the one who ran the offense that helped Lamar Jackson win the league MVP in 2019. This comes across as the first candidate to make one think the Bears are seriously considering the idea Roman has extensive playcalling experience going back to his time with the San Francisco 49ers. He’s gotten productive seasons out of Colin Kaepernick, Tyrod Taylor, and…