Author: Mikesportz

Now that the draft has been completed teams and analysts are taking stock of the rookies and which ones are poised to contribute right away. For the Baltimore Ravens, there could be a few options but according to Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine it could be edge rusher Adisa Isaac that could be amongst the “Surprising Rookie Gems”. Ballentine wrote, “Every year, there are rookies who come from nowhere to stand out in their draft class. This season will be no exception.” The Ravens drafted Isaac with the 93rd overall pick in the third-round after addressing CB and OT with their first couple picks. The…

It’s only been a week since Edmonton Oilers last played a game, but it feels like a month. Consider that by the time the puck finally drops at 8:20pm MDT, the Boston Bruins will have played Games 6, 7, 1 and 2 in the lengthy interval since the Oilers mopped up the L.A. Kings in Game 5. Let’s get this show on the road. Article content Any price the Vancouver Canucks might have paid by losing their own chance to close out their first round series at home has surely dissipated. The Vancouverites had to make the longest same-conference…

ATLANTA — For the first time since 2016, Chris Sale will face the Red Sox on Wednesday night. And he’ll do so for the first time since Boston ended his seven-year tenure with the team by trading him to the Braves for second baseman Vaughn Grissom in December. Manager Alex Cora joked that to be successful against Sale, the Red Sox needed to do what the Orioles did last year, when Baltimore tallied 19 earned runs and 25 hits off Sale in 17 innings (10.06 ERA). Let’s take a look at the Orioles last year and hopefully, we can copy…

Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Wednesday that veteran wide receiver Scotty Miller is signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a free agent. The Steelers are taking a flier on Miller with a one-year deal. Miller, 26, is best known for his stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2019-22. He was especially productive during the 2020 season, catching 33 passes for 501 yards and three touchdowns as the Bucs went on to win the Super Bowl that year. Miller is generally known for his speed and some ability as a deep threat (though he can struggle with drops and…

signal-caller found some issues against Russell Wilson and his ability to command certain aspects of the game. He outlined his frustration about the veteran’s teaching capability in his latest statement, via The QB School Live. “I am pulling for him. Can he make the necessary adjustments to speed up how he plays? To be able to deliver the ball with some level of anticipation? Now, is he going to learn from Russell? I don’t think so. I don’t think Russell Wilson plays with a bunch of anticipation,” the ex-49ers player said.

Some think Jerry Jones’ decision not to give him more weapons this season was a way to force him to prove his worth in a contract year, adding that he would let him walk away and hit the reset button if things don’t work out. Nonetheless, that’s not how VP of Player Personnel Will McClay feels.

Rashee Rice’s legal situation became more complicated Tuesday, as the 2023 second-round pick is under investigation for allegedly hitting a photographer at a Dallas club early Monday morning. No charges have been filed and he was not arrested, though it’s a concerning development for the Chiefs nonetheless. The number of free-agent wide receivers available is dwindling and while there are a few intriguing options left, Kansas City may be forced to make a trade if they want to acquire a receiver as insurance. If the organization wants to maximize its chances to win a third consecutive Super Bowl, which no team has ever done, Brett…

Zaniolo has still managed to accumulate 38 appearances under Unai Emery, however, notching three goals in all competitions, but has been plagued by injury in recent weeks. Despite some of the criticism surrounding the wide midfielder, who is capable of playing further forward, it appears that Emery is a fan of him and could be keen to keep him at the club. After the player’s agent’s recent comments, it certainly seems like Zaniolo has enjoyed his season in England, while an extended stay has been mooted.

Wokingham & Emmbrook’s Ian Narraway is up for a Berkshire Football Award in the category of Volunteer of the Season. One nomination for the award said: “Ian or ‘Naz’ is constantly working hard at Wokingham’s ground. He puts so much work into everything that Wokingham defines and should definitely be considered and recognised for all his hard work.” Another added: “We are nominating Naz due to his outstanding commitment as a volunteer for the club. The weather this season has been chaotic but Naz will always be found down at Lowther Road working his magic on the pitch to get the…