Author: Mikesportz
Mat Ishbia has officially won The Great NBA Mortgage Company War. The NBA announced on Thursday a new multi-year partnership with United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM). Mortgage Matchup, UWM’s consumer-facing brand, will become the official mortgage partner of both the NBA and the WNBA. This marks the first-ever mortgage partnership for both leagues. UWM is the mortgage company run by the Phoenix Suns owner Ishbia. They are major rivals of Rocket Mortgage, the mortgage company founded by Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert. Ishbia and Gilbert also have an intense one-on-one rivalry. The two men both attended Michigan State and have had some bitter…
Tennessee took a clear step back with Joe Milton running the show in 2023, but can they return to more of that 2022 look this season? That all rests on the shoulders of quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who assumes the starting gig after sitting for the majority of his freshman season. The former five-star, No. 1 overall player took his redshirt season behind Milton, but got a chance to show what he had in the Citrus Bowl win over Iowa. The early returns were special, beating up on an Iowa defense that was regarded as one of…
Tennessee took a clear step back with Joe Milton running the show in 2023, but can they return to more of that 2022 look this season? That all rests on the shoulders of quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who assumes the starting gig after sitting for the majority of his freshman season. The former five-star, No. 1 overall player took his redshirt season behind Milton, but got a chance to show what he had in the Citrus Bowl win over Iowa. The early returns were special, beating up on an Iowa defense that was regarded as one of the best units…
Tennessee took a clear step back with Joe Milton running the show in 2023, but can they return to more of that 2022 look this season? That all rests on the shoulders of quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who assumes the starting gig after sitting for the majority of his freshman season. The former five-star, No. 1 overall player took his redshirt season behind Milton, but got a chance to show what he had in the Citrus Bowl win over Iowa. The early returns were special, beating up on an Iowa defense that was regarded as one of the best units in…
JJ Redick has been the talk of the town in the City of Angels after rumors surfaced he’s a prime candidate to for the Los Angeles Lakers’ vacant coaching gig. For Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem, though, there’s one big problem if the former NBA star is hired. For the last two seasons, Darvin Ham guided LeBron James and the Lakers. During the previous playoffs, the former Milwaukee Bucksstar managed to coach Los Angeles to the Western Conference Finals after going through the Play-In Tournament. Unfortunately, they faced a Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets and fell to them in a clean…
NFL games often provide an excellent excuse to avoid holiday gatherings, as they take place annually on Thanksgiving, and as of more recently, Christmas too. Don’t want to spend Thanksgiving at the in-laws? “Sorry, my favorite football team is playing, I can’t make it.” Christmas with cousins? Not going to happen if the Eagles are on. The old ‘watching the Eagles’ excuse won’t fly this year But, unfortunately for fans in Philadelphia, those excuses aren’t going to work this year. The full 2024 NFL schedule was recently released, and the Eagles aren’t slated to play on either Thanksgiving or Christmas.…
In a draft class where six quarterbacks were selected in the first round, the Washington Commanders selected Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick. Daniels is the defending Heisman Trophy winner after having an all-time great season at LSU. Daniels thrived with his receiving duo of Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr., both of whom were first-round selections. Now at the professional level, Daniels is presented with a new duo in the form of Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson. It will be beneficial for Daniels to have proven talent to throw to from day one, but these receivers may be…
Whether or not OG Anunoby can return for the New York Knicks’ current playoff series against the Indiana Pacers seems to be the biggest question mark right now. Anunoby, who has missed three straight games as a result of a left hamstring injury, is an instrumental part of the Knicks’ overall success. With him on the court, including during the playoffs, the Knicks have posted a 26-5 record. New York is 2-0 against Indiana in the postseason when Anunoby plays. Currently leading the Pacers 3-2 and heading back to Indianapolis for Game 6, the Knicks have been watching Anunoby closely…
The Boston Red Sox continue to get production from their starting rotation at a league-best level in 2024. Even on nights such as Wednesday’s 4-3 lossto the Tampa Bay Rays, Red Sox starters fought to post innings, even without their best stuff. That was the case for Tanner Houck, who still got through 5 2/3 innings while walking three batters with just one earned run. “You’re putting yourself in a dangerous game,” Houck told reporters, as seen on NESN’s postgame coverage. “I want to say that two of those three walks came in to score. With that being said, free…
The Cleveland Browns have have announced the release of offensive tackle Kellen Diesch with a failed physical designation. Diesch was claimed off of waivers when the Pittsburgh Steelerswaived him only days earlier. The Browns took a flyer on Diesch on May 14th. In exchange, they released kicker, Lucas Havrisik, one of three that were on the active roster. Dustin Hopkins and Cade York remain on the team’s roster. Diesch, a 6’7″ 300 pound tackle was not selected during the 2022 draft, signing an undrafted rookie deal with the Miami Dolphins afterward. A terrific athlete, Diesch ran a 4.89 40-yard dash, posted a 32.5″ vertical and…