Author: Mikesportz
With the new WNBA season starting up this coming week, fans haven’t been this excited in a long time. The influx of talent that has entered the WNBA is unlike anything that we have ever seen and basketball fans are rejoicing. The rookie star power can be seen a mile away and the league is in the best shape it may ever have been. Talent like guard Caitlin Clark and forward Angel Reese are shaping the next generation of the WNBA and that also means in sales. Both Clark and Reese performed at the top of their respective games while…
We’re in the middle of the NFL offseason with the Draft now in the rear-view mirror. However, there are still plenty of roster moves teams can make thanks to the free agency pool. With that in mind, it looks like the Pittsburgh Steelers made a move to improve the defense. Reports indicate the Steelers officially signed veteran cornerback, Anthony Averett after his minicamp tryout, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Pittsburgh reels in a solid contributor who will now compete for playing time on a new team. “After a minicamp tryout, the Steelershave signed veteran DB Anthony Averett,…
The Los Angeles Lakers are in the market for a new head coach. JJ Redick and James Borrego have both been floated as potential candidates, while Mike Budenholzer, the most experienced coaching candidate on the market, has agreed to a deal with the Phoenix Suns, taking him out of the running. During a recent episode of the latest “Buha’s Block” podcast, The Athletic’s Jovan Buha detailed what he’s hearing about the Lakers’ current timeline for hiring a head coach. “From what I’ve been told, the Lakers’ plan is to have a coach in place by the NBA draft, which is…
There is another quarterback that is catching the eyes of the Dallas Cowboys in former Northwest Missouri State signal-caller Mike Hohensee Jr. The Cowboys needed a quarterback for rookie minicamp given the team did not draft or sign a player at the position. Dallas brought in Hohensee on a tryout basis and the rookie is already impressing. “One player, former NW Missouri State QB Mike Hohensee, is at Cowboys rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, giving team an arm for its on-field work,” The Dallas Morning News’ Michael Gehlken detailed in a May 10, 2024 message on X. “Hohensee and…
The 2024 NFL Draft featured a number of prospects who have a chance to make a big impact as rookies. These 25 players are worth watching in their rookie campaigns The 2024 NFL Draft featured a number of prospects who have a chance to make a big impact as rookies. These 25 players are worth watching in their rookie campaigns After losing Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis this offseason, wideout was a major possession of need for Buffalo. They addressed the need in the second round with Coleman, a giant wideout who scored 18 touchdowns over the last two seasons…
NBA Trade Rumors: Could the Miami Heat be considered in the driver’s seat to land Donovan Mitchell this offseason via trade? Even after the Cleveland Cavaliers stole Game 2 in Boston in the Eastern Conference semifinals, there’s still an overall belief that short of a miraculous run to the conference finals or NBA Finals, Donovan Mitchell could very much demand a trade this summer. With just one year left on his contract and no real progression on a contract extension with the Cavs, there’s no predicting what will transpire this summer between Cleveland and Mitchell. But with the way this…
Jose Trevino stroked two of New York’s five home runs as the Yankees bashed their way to a second series win over Tampa Bay, thumping the Rays 10-6 Sunday afternoon in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Yankees’ catcher homered in the fourth and eighth innings in a three-RBI game. Jahmai Jones hit a solo shot, Aaron Judge (2-for-4, walk) had a two-run bash and Gleyber Torres swatted a three-run Starter Luis Gil (4-1) was masterful over six shutout innings. The right-hander recorded three strikeouts and two walks, yielded only three hits and lowered his ERA to 2.51. Anthony Rizzo went 2-for-5…
As the New York Jets get set for the upcoming NFL season, they are hoping for a bit of luck this year. Just a few plays into the year last season and they lost starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers to an Achilles rupture. The 40-year-old quarterback would miss the rest of the season and New York went on to miss the playoffs. It was a terrible start to their tenure together but Rodgers has worked tirelessly to make his return. He should be all good to go for this season and is ready to show what the NFL missed last year.…
The most discussed and glaring need for the Bills is at wide receiver. Yet, its the defense that continually lets comeback king Josh Allen, and the faithful Bills Mafia, down each year. Non-returning 2023 defensive starters include the losses of safety Jordan Poyer, middle linebacker Tyrel Dodson, outside linebacker Leonard Floyd, safety Micah Hyde and cornerback Tre’Davious White.So targeting defense in round one of the upcoming NFL Draft may be a smart move for the Bills seemingly depleted defense. In CBS Sports latest mock draft, analyst Tom Fornelli has Buffalo making defense a draft priority by taking Illinois defensive tackle…
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The Los Angeles Rams on Thursday traded wide receiver Ben Skowronek and a 2026 7th-round pick to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2026 6th-round pick. A longtime special teams contributor during his time in L.A., Skowronek played in 45 games across three seasons with the Rams, making 12 starts. He was also part of their Super Bowl LVI-winning team in 2021. On offense, his most productive season statistically came in 2022, when he registered 39 receptions for 376 yards and also scored a 17-yard rushing touchdown. That season was also highlighted by his impressive…