Author: Mikesportz
The Toronto Raptors should be very pleased with the play of former New York Knicks wing RJ Barrett. Even as the team trades away many of their stars and tries to work with a constantly shifting array of players, Barrett’s scoring chops have made him someone Toronto can lean on. Barrett looks like a piece the Raptors will build around in 2024 and possibly beyond, as he has thrived in an expanded role. That still wasn’t enough to prevent former Knicks great Carmelo Anthony from taking shots at him in the media, calling him a “bland” player on a…
The Pittsburgh Steelers are not considering quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan as a candidate for offensive coordinator this offseason. But Sullivan could still be an offensive coordinator in 2024. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported on January 24 that Sullivan will interview for the offensive coordinator opening with the Las Vegas Raiders. “The Raiders will interview Steelers QB coach Mike Sullivan for their offensive coordinator job, sources say,” Garafolo posted on X (formerly Twitter). “Sullivan, who called plays this season after Matt Canada was fired, was an assistant on Tom Coughlin’s Giants staff while Antonio Pierce captained the defense.” …
Newcastle is willing to allow two more senior players to move this month after revealing last night that Javi Manquillo became the first permanent transfer of the January window, joining Celta Vigo. The club is “listening to offers” for Matt Ritchie and Emil Krafth, according to Mark Douglas. It’s thought that a few of our bench players are being floated as a means of raising money, and late exits will probably be necessary if we’re to spend this month without going above Premier League profit and sustainability guidelines. In the league this season, Krafth has made four appearances, all from…
Despite dropping three of their four games during their west coast swing, the Rangers were still able to hold the top spot in the Metropolitan Division. Like the mountains they flew over on their way from city to city, and like the past seven weeks had been, it was rugged and hard. The Blueshirts’ sad end to the season’s final lengthy road trip came Tuesday night when they lost 3-2 in overtime to the basement-dwelling Sharks, despite blowing a two-goal lead enroute a routine victory. “We didn’t do that, but we wanted to finish this road trip strong,” stated Adam…
The Ohio State Buckeyes might not have to worry about Jim Harbaugh with the Michigan Wolverines much longer. Jim Harbaugh’s time in Ann Arbor could be coming to a close. According to reports, Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers are within “striking distance” of a contract amid their second interview. The longtime Michigan coach has been considered the front-runner for the position since leading the Wolverines to their first national title since 1997. “This feels like we’re now in the zone where something could happen between the Chargers and Jim Harbaugh in the near future,” said…
The Michigan football team is coming off of a national title win, but they might be losing their head coach before next season rolls around. Jim Harbaugh has entertained NFL head coaching options during his time as the head coach of the Wolverines, and now that he has accomplished all there is to accomplish at Michigan, it seems like the time could be here for him to leave. According to recent reports, he is close to a deal with the Los Angeles Chargers. The Wolverines might need to find a new head coach. If Jim Harbaugh does leave for…
Detroit Lions defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sunday and will play the San Francisco 49ers Sunday night. One of their elite offensive linemen suffered an injury against Tampa Bay but will likely play this week. The center on the Detroit Lions will likely play in the NFC Championship Game. 3x Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow suffered a sprained knee and ankle against Tampa Bay but managed to play the entire game. Head coach Dan Campbell raved about his toughness: Frank’s a stud,” Lions head coach Dan Campbell told reporters following Sunday’s game. “You know, that’s…
According to NBA insider Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports, the Phoenix Suns are interested in trading for Miles Bridges and Nick Richards of the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets, who traded Terry Rozier to the Miami Heat, are open to moving more veterans before the NBA trade deadline. “A source has confirmed to PHNX Sports that the Suns are interested in Richards…as well as Miles Bridges,” Bourguet wrote. The Suns are 25-18 on the season. They are in sixth place in the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Hornets are 10-31. They are in 13th place in the Eastern…
The Toronto Raptors have been subjected to a serious brain drain in the last few years, as many of their best assistant coaches. Not only did Nick Nurse find new employment elsewhere, but assistants like Adrian Griffin found head coaching work (albeit to varying degrees of success). With Nate Bjorkgren getting fired after one season with the Pacers and Chris Finch turning the Timberwolves into arguably the favorites in the Western Conference, Griffin was going to be the tiebreaker in the great debate over Nurse assistants and their viability as head coaches. Griffin could not have been…
The Chicago Bears have more than enough salary cap space to make noise in free agency again in 2024, but there are always opportunities to clear more. To that end, Bleacher Report’s NFL Scouting Department on January 16 named safety Eddie Jackson Chicago’s most likely salary cap casualty in the coming offseason. The Chicago Bears are entering a good cap situation, but with much of the offensive staff out and some shuffling to be expected — not to mention a big decision regarding quarterback Justin Fields — Chicago may look for more room. That could lead to…