Author: Mikesportz

Tampa Bay’s first pick in Day three of the 2024 NFL Draft addresses the need for more competition in the backfield, as the 125th selection was used on “quick and explosive Oregon running back Bucky Irving After Rachaad White led all NFL running backs in offensive snaps in 2023, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wanted to get him some more help in the backfield. They did so on Saturday afternoon by selecting Oregon running back Bucky Irving in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, making him the 125th selection overall. “I think that was kind of what we…

Day 2 has arrived for the 2024 NFL Draft, but once more, it won’t be the Ravens on the clock when it begins. So, when will the Ravens make their two picks if they remain at No. 62 and No. 93? Here’s a brief look of the past five drafts of when the respective picks were made. σ

The city of Detroit has been buzzing this month. If you wanted to get more specific, the city has been buzzing in the last couple of days. The Motor City has seen two major contract extensions, and new uniform reveals, as well as being the host of the 2024 NFL Draft. It is an exciting time to be a Detroit sports fan and that is something fans have been waiting to hear for quite some time. Here are the major events that have happened in Detroit that Lions fans can celebrate! WXYZ) — For the second straight night, Detroiters have…

The Kansas City Chiefs got their guy on night one of the NFL draft, and even Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy himself sounded like he had a hard time believing it after the selection was made. “Knowing [being drafted by KC] was a possibility kept my hopes alive, and it happened,” Worthy told reporters after the pick was finalized. Explaining: “I’ve been calling it, been saying it since the beginning of [last season]. I’m going to the Chiefs. Everybody thought the NFL was never going to let the Chiefs get to me, but I’m here. I’m excited just to be able to play with Pat [Mahomes].” The following morning on…

After their exhilarating after-the-siren win over the Dragons, the One New Zealand Warriors face the unbeaten competition leader Penrith in their eighth-round New South Wales Cup clash at North Harbour Stadium on Saturday (12.00pm kick-off). It’s a challenge of the highest order against a side that has won six straight and has already opened up a four-point lead at the top of the ladder. Leading a strong Panthers lineup is 207-game NRL veteran Tyrone Peachey while former Warrior Preston Riki is in the front row and Riley Price, son of ex-Warriors captain Steve Price, is at loose forward. After six-point…

jury for an athlete. Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant thought as much when he tore his back when he played for the Golden State Warriors in 2019. Durant revealed his initial thoughts to ESPN’s Baxter Holmes following the confirmation of his Achilles tear. “This is career-ending, I’m done,” Durant recalled thinking. Even if he came back, maybe he’d only average 15 points a game, maybe a few more — maybe,” Holmes revealed in an April 26 story. That’s what I was thinking,” Durant told Holmes, “because that’s all I was hearing, that this (expletive) is over.” Durant admitted that recovering from the tear was hard for him mentally…

The Minnesota Vikings decided to trade up on Thursday night in the NFL Draft to ensure they got their quarterback, and they got him. JJ McCarthy is going to the Vikings as he was selected with the 10th overall pick in the draft. Minnesota wanted to draft a QB, and McCarthy was hoping that they were going to pick him. JJ McCarthy had an outstanding career as the QB of the Michigan football team, and he is now ready to take the next step. Sherrone Moore is now the head coach of the Wolverines and he was the offensive coordinator for McCarthy at Michigan last year. Moore appeared…

A former Oklahoma running back is back in the portal. According to Matt Zenitz of 247 Sports and Pete Nakos of On3, Tre Bradford has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal — for the fourth time in his college career. Bradford was at Oklahoma for a short time — he transferred from LSU to OU after spring practice in 2021 — and spent preseason training camp with the Sooners, but then transferred back to LSU before the season began.ç Bradford was at Oklahoma for a short time — he transferred from LSU to OU after spring practice in 2021 — and…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted he is worried about facing one specific Nottingham Forest player. Nuno Espirito Santo‘s men will be up against it on Sunday when they come up against the reigning champions at the City Ground. Guardiola’s side are still looking to complete the league and cup double and will certainly be the favourites going into the game on Sunday. It has been an extremely testing campaign for Forest who have seen VAR controversy and a points deduction hold them to a relegation scrap. However, Forest have had a number of standout performers this season with Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris…

The 2024 NFL Draft’s feeder class of elite high school talent was the 2021 cycle, which was wrecked by the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic​. High school seasons were canceled or shortened, in-person visits were wiped out and evaluation opportunities were few and far between. Even so, the recruiting industry churned out another terrific reminder Thursday night that stars really do matter. Seven former five-star recruits were selected, including No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams, who won the 2022 Heisman Trophy. Each of the five-star prospects who were selected in the first round were members of the 2021 class. The first night also featured a staggering 15…