Author: Mikesportz
After making a blockbuster trade for three time All-Star Bradley Beal the Suns looked poised to run the West, but so far it has been the opposite. The Phoenix Suns are currently 22-18 which lands them as the eighth seed in the Western Conference Most of the Suns struggles have been due to injuries, however injuries are not the only reason why the Suns have yet to reach their full potential. Earlier this summer the Suns fired their former Coach Of The Year, Monty Williams, and hired the defensive minded Frank Vogel, who coached the Lakers to an NBA Championship…
The Detroit Lions are within one game of the NFC Championship thanks in large part to their effective passing game, but one report suggests there could still be some improvements to make in the offseason. In an article suggesting 10 free agents that the Lions should target in the coming offseason, USA Today’s Lions Wire noted that there are still some “glaring” roster needs in Detroit, as the “secondary needs work, the pass rush needs more depth, and the receiver needs size.” The report suggested a pass-catcher who could add some height and veteran presence. Lions Could Target…
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce walked off the team jet in Buffalo on Saturday sporting a burgundy winter cap, a colorful striped shirt and a mustard yellow jacket paired with aviator sunglasses. It was quite the interesting fashion statement for the star tight end, which naturally opened up the floor for some jokes from family, friends and football fans. Let’s start with his brother, Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jason Kelce, who couldn’t help but roast his brother for the bold look. “Looks like he’s auditioning for a new Wes Anderson film,” Jason Kelce posted on…
FRISCO – In a “new report” on the job security of Mike McCarthy, ESPN both regurgitates old news and puts a weirdly positive spin on a Dallas Cowboys decision that by any measure is a “jury-is-out” situation. In response to one of the one of the most shocking and disappointing ends to a season in the franchise’s storied 64-year history, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on Wednesday night chose to retain McCarthy as his head coach. As we wrote that night: “By deciding to retain his head coach and make him work next season with no job security and on the…
Former All-Pro Thinks $243 Million QB ‘Makes Too Much Sense’ for Steelers Chad Ochocinco thinks Russell Wilson makes “too much sense” for the Pittsburgh Steelers As fans wait to see how the Pittsburgh Steelers will address their quarterback situation, former Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco decided to share his opinion on what should come next for the team. The former All-Pro thinks there’s a clear choice for the team to acquire at the position. During an appearance on the January 19 episode of the Nightcap podcast, Ochocinco told Shannon Sharpe that the Steelers making a move for…
According to NBA insider Matt Moore of Action Network, the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets are interested in trading for Toronto Raptors swingman Gary Trent Jr. The Raptors, after trading OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam, are in rebuild mode and could look to move more veterans. “They’re not done. Word is that everyone who isn’t Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, or Jakob Poeltl is available. The Raptors want to reset their timeline in terms of the age of their players. Curiously, Poeltl is 28,” Moore wrote in his latest NBA trade rumors column. “Gary Trent Jr.…
Julian Okwara Getty Julian Okwara tries to make a play on Jalen Hurts in 2021. Julian Okwara is back with the Detroit Lions just one day after the team released the veteran defensive end to make room for another returning player. The Lions had waived Okwara on January 19 as second-year edge rusher James Houston was added to the active roster, but Okwara was able to return to the practice squad on Saturday after going unclaimed on waivers. As Jeff Risdon of USA Today’s Lions Wire noted, Okwara’s return was part of a series of roster moves one…
The Phoenix Suns (23-18) and Indiana Pacers (24-18) have released their injury reports for tomorrow night’s matchup at Footprint Center. Most notably for the Suns, Bol Bol will miss his fourth straight game with a right foot sprain. Bol has been out for five of the Suns’ last six matchups. In the four contests Bol has played in 2024, he has registered over double-digit minutes in all four after not recording a game over five minutes in 2023 with Phoenix. In these four games, Bol is averaging 8.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 16.8…
Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce has heard plenty of support from his own players. Now, he is hearing it from Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson. Johnson knows Pierce personally and spoke glowingly about him during an appearance on “All Facts No Brakes” with former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson this week. “With Antonio Pierce, kind of knowing him for a little bit, but just knowing his style, knowing his personality, there’s a lot players can relate to and it’s a lot you can respect,” Johnson said. “I think a lot of it too and people don’t really…
The Pittsburgh Steelers made the postseason after amounting to 10 wins and seven losses in the regular season. However, they were dominated by the Buffalo Bills in the first round, ending their season after an improbable run. Many fans think the Steelers need to get another quarterback after starter Kenny Pickett and backup Mitch Trubisky suffered injuries, leaving Mason Rudolph as the starter for the rest of the year. Now, the team is being linked to an intriguing NFC South quarterback that they could pursue in free agency should he become available. According to a report done by Pro…