Author: Mikesportz
As the Atlanta Falcons gear up to visit Chicago in December, they’re not just confronting the chilly outdoor environment but also facing a formidable opponent in the Bears. The Bears’ run defense has significantly strengthened from previous years, posing a unique challenge for the Falcons’ game plan, particularly in their use of running back Bijan Robinson. Have all the intel you need? Free actionable info is one click away! Sign up for our daily newsletter, SportsGrid Daily. The Bears rank impressively at No. 4 in the league in yards per carry allowed, giving up a mere 3.6 yards…
The Dallas Mavericks (18-13) currently hold the 6th position in the Western Conference. As we assess the season’s performance thus far, it becomes evident that for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to elevate the team to true contender status, additional support is essential. In this comprehensive guide for the February Trade Deadline, we will delve into potential trade candidates, identify realistic targets, and highlight the untouchable players that could shape the Mavericks’ strategic moves in their quest for contention. Trade Candidates – Tim Hardaway Jr.($17.8M), Richaun Holmes ($12.0M), Maxi Kleber ($11.0M), Josh Green ($4.7M), Seth Curry ($4.0M), Markief Morris…
THOUSAND OAKS — The sports market that Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris grew up in puts its athletes on pedestals, bestowing quirky nicknames that soon become household personas, sensationalizing any figure who sparks hope into the New York sports scene. Take former New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin, for example. Lin parlayed a 25-game heater into the immortalized moniker, “Linsanity,” back in 2012. It’s a storyline that Morris feels isn’t all that dissimilar from the one that New York Giants quarterback Tommy Devito developed this season, turning his success, and Italian background into marketable fruit in the tri-state area.…
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted two quarterbacks just ahead of their Week 17 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks, according to the NFL’s transaction wire. The team brought in Adrian Martinez and Matthew McKay to work out for them, likely viewing both as potential options in the future. With Kenny Pickett, Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph on the active roster, and Trace McSorley on the practice squad, the Steelers could view both tryouts as candidates for futures contracts in the offseason. Martinez signed with the Detroit Lions after the 2023 NFL Draft but only spent a short period of time…
New York Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale showed some love to Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford ahead of Sunday’s matchup. The Los Angeles Rams have completely turned their season around, going from 3-6 to 8-7 and holding a playoff spot, and it’s largely thanks to the play of quarterback Matthew Stafford. Stafford, 35, has been on a heater recently, playing some of the best football of his entire career. Over the past five games, he has thrown for 1,388 yards and 14 touchdowns with only one interception as the Rams have risen Still, Stafford has definitely turned some…
BOSTON CELTICS Celtics Will Be Without Key Star Against Historically Bad Pistons Boston is a huge favorite against Detroit JASON OUNPRASEUTH 5 HOURS AGO 1 MIN READ VA Hero Of The Week: Jaylen Brown Takes Over In Win Vs. Magic Jaylen Brown put up 31 points including 17 in the fourth quarter on Sunday to power the Celtics past the Magic The Celtics will be without one of their top stars when they take on the Detroit Pistons at TD Garden. Boston on Thursday ruled out Jaylen Brown due to a low back contusion. Jayson Tatum was made available for…
SEATTLE (AP) — On the list of the NFL’s winningest coaches, Pete Carroll and Mike Tomlin are linked by proximity and success. Carroll ranks 13th all-time with 180 wins between the regular season and the playoffs. Right behind him is Tomlin, with 179 victories. Despite being among the league’s longest-tenured coaches, the two have met only four times previously heading into Sunday’s matchup between the Steelers and the Seahawks. A win would also ensure yet another season finishing at or above .500 for Tomlin. This season has featured striking similarities for both teams — some unexplainable losses, a bunch of…
While Michigan gained one player from the NCAA transfer portal on Thursday, it lost two more. Reserve defensive back Cameron Calhoun and reserve linebacker Joey Velazquez, a multi-sport star at Michigan, entered their names into the transfer portal ahead of Monday’s Rose Bowl game against Alabama (5 p.m. ET, ESPN), a team spokesman confirmed. Velazquez, a graduate student with one year of eligibility remaining, is the more notable departure here. He appeared in 17 games for the football team, at both linebacker and on special teams, while starring on the Michigan baseball team. Over a four-season span, the…
The Dallas Cowboys are currently led by head coach Mike McCarthy, but one veteran observer suggested the team views a former Dallas icon as having head coaching potential. Former two-time All-Pro tight end Jason Witten has already made waves in his coaching career, and it’s catching owner Jerry Jones’ attention. Citing a Dallas Morning News story in which Jones said he saw similarities between Coach of the Year favorite Dan Campbell and Witten, ESPN’s Ed Werder posted on X on December 27: “The Jerry Jones quote at the end of this piece suggests to me that he has @JasonWitten…
The ratings for Warriors-Nuggets were not yet available. That’s the NBA’s last remaining hope to reverse a trend that has made the NFL the top draw, by far, on Christmas. On Monday, 31 million watched Raiders-Chiefs, 29 million watched Giants-Eagles, and 29.2 million watched Ravens-49ers. The NFL has said it won’t stage games next year on Christmas, when it falls on a Wednesday. Why, however, would the NFL ever surrender the territory that it was so quickly captured on a day that, like Thanksgiving, features a captive audience with few options.