Author: Mikesportz
WNBA superstar rookie point guard Caitlin Clark has seen an interesting start to her professional career. She entered into the league with as much hype as probably any player ever, which has caused some mixed reactions around the league. Her impact on the league without doing much likely caused some frustration with other players around the WNBA, creating some poor narratives. Clark has never said anything herself and simply just wants to play basketball. But the star power that she has seems to cause some issues. The growth in popularity of the WNBA is due in no small part to…
After a strong first day of OTAs for Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, his second day wasn’t as strong. Caleb Williams reportedly struggled in Chicago Bears’ OTAs on Day 2 Now, what people might not understand is Caleb Williams, believe it or not, is a rookie. That means this is his first time playing against NFL-caliber competition. And, considering the studs among the Chicago Bears’ secondary, Williams is competing against strong competition at each position. His second-practice woes were a bit of a non-story since Williams was missing two of his top three receivers in Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze. Even if they were in attendance and Williams struggled, that will…
NFL standout Jacoby Jones is set to receive a big HBCU honor. The former Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens receiver is set to be inducted into the SIAC Hall of Fame for his standout career at his alma mater Lane College. Jones joins Fort Valley State’s Dr. Kimberly Dugger, Tuskegee’s William King, Jr. and Frank Walker, Savannah State’s Harold “Bobo” Hubbard and Mabel Sanders, and Benedict’s Willie Washington in this year’s Hall of Fame class. Jones was drafted by the Houston Texans from Lane College in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft as the 73rd pick. He was…
The Los Angeles Rams used the 128th overall pick on quarterback Stetson Bennett in the 2023 NFL Draft, hoping he could immediately become a viable backup behind Matthew Stafford. Instead, the two-time national champion stepped away from football and is now making a comeback in 2024. Bennett, now 26 years old, was a second-team All-SEC quarterback in his final season with the Georgia Bulldogs. The Rams fell in love with him during the pre-draft process, viewing him as a potential starting-caliber quarterback who would fit nicely in Sean McVay’s offense if Matthew Stafford went down. Related: ESPN NFL stats projections…
NBA analyst Bill Simmons has never lacked creativity, and a recent trade idea from the podcaster is one of the latest examples of that. During a recent episode of his show, Simmons cooked up a scenario where LeBron James would land with the Los Angeles Clippers while Paul George would join the Los Angeles Lakers. Here’s the solution for all of us with Paul George: a double sign-and-trade with the Lakers,” Simmons said. “LeBron gets to stay in L.A. but he goes to the Clippers to open the new stadium and finish his career there. Paul George gets to finally…
Barcelona on Friday announced the departure of coach Xavi Hernandez after the Catalan giants failed to win a trophy this season but just weeks since he and club president Joan Laporta agreed he would stay in the post. Xavi will take charge of the team’s final La Liga match on Sunday at Sevilla before departing. “Barcelona president Joan Laporta has told Xavi Hernandez he will not continue as coach for the 2024-25 season,” said Barcelona in a statement. Former Bayern Munich and Germany coach Hansi Flick is heavily tipped to replace Xavi. In January, Xavi said he would leave at…
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, center left, gestures toward teammate defenseman Evan Bouchard (2) as teammates left wing Zach Hyman, center right, and center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, top left, look on after McDavid scored the game-winning goal on an assist by Bouchard during the second overtime in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Western Conference Stanley Cup playoff finals against the Dallas Stars, Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez By Ben Axelson | baxelson@syracuse.com The Edmonton Oilers have a 1-0 lead as they face the Dallas Stars in game 2 of their Western Conference Final series…
Linebackers coach Johnny Holland speaks to reporters during Week 1 of the 49ers’ offseason workout program. One of the newest 49ers already is drawing comparisons to a former Niners great. San Francisco last month signed Evan Andersonas an undrafted free agent, and 49ers defensive line coach Kris Kocurek said the defensive tackle out of Flordia Atlantic reminds him of former 49ers defensive tackle D.J. Jones. “I think he’s down to about 315 [pounds] right now, which is good, kind of the targeted weight we envisioned for him,” Kocurek told reporters Wednesday. “Watching tape of him in college, every time I…
After Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones declared the team would do anything this offseason to get back into Super Bowl contention, most around the league expected fireworks. However, Dallas decided to largely stand pat in free agency though they did make some meaningful additions to the team via the 2024 NFL Draft. Still, the Cowboys will enter the 2024 NFL season with largely the same roster intact which might not bode well for them considering the teams they’ll be competing with got better on paper. One clear area of need the team had this offseason was at running back as…
Last summer, Wolverhampton Wanderers cashed in. Julen Lopetegui succeeded in lifting Molineux from the depths of the Premier League to finish 13th, but financial issues saw the Spaniard take his leave before the dawn of the 2023/24 campaign. Lopetegui might have felt disgruntled, disconcerted, even, but the plain truth was that funds were needed and thus the big-money names had reached the end of their Wolves careers, with Matheus Nunes, Ruben Neves and Nathan Collins among the largest sales. Shrewdly-appointed Gary O’Neil has blended his sharp tactical mind with a personable demeanour to ensure that the Old Gold have shifted firmly away from the struggle to…