Author: Mikesportz
The playoff series between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat just got a little more interesting after star player Jayson Tatum was on the receiving end of what some believed to be a dirty play. In the Celtics’ 114–94 win over the Heat in Game 1 of the series at TD Garden on Sunday, Tatum went up for a defensive rebound in the fourth quarter and took a painful mid-air bodycheck from the Heat’s Caleb Martin. Tatum fell awkwardly on the ground but quickly got up and fortunately appeared to avoid serious injury. Martin and Celtics wing Jaylen Brown exchanged…
The Chicago Bears are in the middle of a busy, important offseason, where they’re looking to build off a strong finish to the 2023 season. General manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus are entering Year 3, where expectations are high. Following a busy free agency that included some big-name additions, including wide receiver Keenan Allen, running back D’Andre Swift, safety Kevin Byard and tight end Gerald Everett, the Bears are shifting their focus toward the 2024 NFL draft. While Chicago only has four draft picks, all of them are in the first four rounds — with a pair of top-10 selections, including…
Dallas Cowboys history based on their impact, stats, and overall careers. Tony Tomsic/RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports The Dallas Cowboys have had a rich history in the NFL, with a plethora of talented players contributing to their success over the years. From dominant defensive ends to record-breaking quarterbacks to Super Bowl MVPs, the Cowboys have had it all. RELATED: How The NFL Has Changed Since The 1990s (And How It’s Stayed The Same) Former Cowboys have left a lasting legacy on both the five Super Bowl winning franchise and football as a whole. Whether it’s their clutch performances, game-changing plays, or…
The bell sounds when track runners hit the last lap. It’s ringing now for mock drafts, and as such, the seven-round full mock drafts are starting to dominate with the selection process starting at 7 p.m. Thursday at Detroit. The overwhelming opinion points to the Bears at No. 1 with Caleb Williams and No. 9 has gradually led to Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze, although the more creative mock drafts point at a Bears trade back. The end result of those is usually a defensive player going to the Bears. The one thing everyone agrees on is the Bears are…
The Chicago Bears will take quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night. While the former Heisman Trophy winner will have to wait a few more days to be the Bears quarterback in 2024, he’s already setting some lofty goals for himself in Chicago. Williams, 22, is the best prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft and has always been viewed as the overwhelming favorite to be drafted by Chicago with the No. 1 overall pick. With his spot in the upcoming NFL Draft assured, Williams skipped the NFL Scouting Combine and then only took one official…
On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will play the Nuggets for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series (in Denver). For the game, the Lakers will have their two best players in the starting lineup, as LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both available. Keep Watching The two superstars had been listed as probable. ADVERTISEMENT Via Ryan Ward of Lakers Nation: “As if there was any doubt… Anthony Davis (low back soreness) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at Denver.” The two superstars had been listed as probable. ADVERTISEMENT Via…
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards battled two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant in Saturday’s Game 1 win over the Phoenix Suns and lived to tell the tale. However, he admitted to being mesmerized by KD’s wizardry. Speaking with reporters after the 120-95 T-Wolves victory, Edwards confessed to briefly becoming “a fan” while watching Durant go to work. “I was out there like god d— he nice. It was like there was nothing we could do,” Edwards said via the NBA. “KAT was playing great defense. Rudy was playing great defense, and it’s just like he don’t see you.…
The Minnesota Timberwolves took Game 1 from the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, getting a dominant performance from star guard Anthony Edwards. Finishing with 33 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals, Edwards was the best player on the floor. Going right at Kevin Durant, who Edwards admitted after the game is his favorite player of all-time, the Timberwolves star showed off his fearlessness on the game’s biggest stage. The talk of the NBA world right now, Edwards got a reaction from former NBA star and Memphis Grizzlies guard Gilbert Arenas, who shared the following: Edwards looks ready to take…
§The build up to the draft is filled with drama amid reports of Pittsburgh looking to trade for Brandon Aiyuk, and Aiyuk’s agent shooting the rumors down. 1. Will the 49ers trade Brandon Aiyuk to PittsburgUnlike the talks with Deebo Samuel I think a trade is possible, but I don’t expect it to happen. Samuel was valued most by the Niners so lacking options he compromised on money. Aiyuk is valued most outside the organization by clubs which would likely give him more targets and more money. Therefore Aiyuk is more apt to dig in. He’s asking for his…
The build up to the draft is filled with drama amid reports of Pittsburgh looking to trade for Brandon Aiyuk, and Aiyuk’s agent shooting the rumors down. 1. Will the 49ers trade Brandon Aiyuk to PittsburgUnlike the talks with Deebo Samuel I think a trade is possible, but I don’t expect it to happen. Samuel was valued most by the Niners so lacking options he compromised on money. Aiyuk is valued most outside the organization by clubs which would likely give him more targets and more money. Therefore Aiyuk is more apt to dig in. He’s asking for his…