Author: Mikesportz
Without a doubt, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is one of the few guys who can claim the best player in the NBA these days. Add his recent inclusion to a roster with Michael Jordan, Caitlin Clark, and Serena Williams, and his case to be the most popular star out there has become stronger. On the court, Doncic has proven many times he’s the best player out there. During the Mavs’ Game 2 win against the Los Angeles Clippers, the Slovenian All-Star posted Michael Jordan-like numbers of 32 points, six rebounds, nine assists, a steal, and a block in 45 minutes on the court. Kyrie Irving added 23 points, while…
The New York Yankees made a splash this offseason as they traded for superstar outfielder Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres and things are looking good so far. Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer recently gave each team one reason to be excited so far from the 2024 season, and for New York it was Soto. While it might seem like a given that a three-time All Star would still be performing at a high level, not every team has gotten so lucky with their new additions. For the Yankees, though, the trade has been almost better than they could have asked for. Through his first…
On April 23, the New York Jets finally did the inevitable and traded their former first-round quarterback, Zach Wilson. The Denver Broncos gave up a sixth-round selection for Wilson in return. After wearing the number two in his tenure as a Jet, Dov Kleiman shared on Thursday that Wilson will now wear the number 10 as a Bronco. That number was made available when receiver Jerry Jeudy was traded to the Cleveland Browns earlier this spring. Wilson was the second overall pick by New York in 2021 and played three turbulent years for the franchise. x 0 of 55 seconds…
Jason Kelce has made comments on former teammate DeVonta Smith’s impressive physical development in the off-season. It was revealed by former NFL champion Chad Ochocinco that slight-framed Smith has increased his weight to 190 pounds following training sessions this offseason. Smith plays for the Philadelphia Eagles, Kelce’s former team. Kelce, making note of Smith’s increased mass coinciding with his entry into fatherhood, joked on X: “That dad strength is starting to kick in. Kyse (Smith’s daughter) got him working even on the off days! Gonna be problems for defences.” Having played alongside each other from 2021 until this previous season,…
West Coast decided to rest No.1 draftee Harley Reid after he “flagged” at training early in the week following his western derby heroics. Reid has taken the AFL by storm in only six games, but he saved his best performance to date for the bright lights of the clash against arch-rivals Fremantle at Optus Stadium – booting three goals from 19 disposals. Subscribers with digital
During the Heat’s 111-101 victory in Beantown on Wednesday evening, they set a new franchise record for 3-pointers made in a playoff game with a whopping 23 triples. Ironically, the C’s tied a franchise record in Game 1 with 22 triples of their own. Both of these hot-shooting performances led to wins for the respective rivals, resulting in a 1-1 series that’s headed back to Miami for Game 3 on Saturday. What Jaylen Brown had to say about the Heat’s record-breaking Game 2 Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports Following Boston’s disappointing defeat at TD Garden, Celtics star Jaylen Brown had to give the Heat props. “I tip…
NORMAN — Deion Burks had a moment to admire what he saw over his left shoulder as he sprinted down the right side of the field, across the Toby Keith tribute painted over the 25-yard line at Owen Field on Saturday afternoon. Oklahoma’s newest offensive weapon couldn’t help but appreciate the deep ball thrown by quarterback Jackson Arnold. Now, it was on him to hold up his end of the bargain and complete the play. Burks had no issue doing that, racing past defensive backs Kani Walker and Jaydan Hardy while making the catch and striding into the end zone on the fourth play of Oklahoma’s Red…
The 49ers’ recent draft history predicts that they select the players they meet with, be it a Top-30 visit, a formal interview, or a zoom call. Break down the contact by player, position, and round then patterns emerge. Who, when, and why? First Round – 31OT: The focus is on the 2nd round with UW’s Roger Rosengarten and BYU’s Kingsley Suamataia. WR: ESPN’s Adam Schefter has heard Adonai Mitchell of Texas goes earlier than 25. The 49ers had a formal interview at the Combine and a 30 visit with South Carolina’s Xavier Legette, he brings needed physicality and the ability to beat…
When legendary coach Nick Saban retired at Alabama earlier this year, former Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Tommy Rees began looking for a new job. The bright offensive mind found it in Cleveland, joining the Browns as the team’s new tight ends coach and passing game specialist this season. The concern NFL scouts have expressed with Burton is the number of schools he had attended as a college athlete, suggesting the 6-feet-0 receiver could have potential character issues. Grossi noted that one man in the room – Rees – could quickly allay those fears as he previously worked with him at…
The Philadelphia Eagles likely will make another move or two in free agency before it is all said and done. Philadelphia has been busy so far this offseason but its moves certainly aren’t done yet. The Eagles are sure to be busy throughout the 2024 National Football League Draft and could even pull off a trade to move up. The Eagles will look to add some top-end young talent throughout the draft process but there also are some intriguing players available in free agency. One player who could make some sense for the Eagles is eight-time Pro Bowl select and…