Author: Mikesportz

As we approach the 2024 NFL Draft, there will continue to be endless speculation about what teams are doing and how they will attempt to improve their rosters for not only the upcoming season but the future overall. That includes the Los Angeles Rams, who have the No. 19 overall selection in this year’s draft. For the Rams and their fans, this has to be an exciting time, as this will be the first draft since 2016 that the team has had a first-round pick. It will also be the first time that head coach Sean McVay gets to make a first-round selection The…

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You always wanna blow ‘em out, but some days, that’s not going to happen. The Yankees struggled to get that one big hit, but they got just enough. Carlos Rodón probably didn’t end the night exactly how he wanted, but he did just enough. New York didn’t exactly look like the world-beaters they were on Monday night, but they were good enough to notch the 3-2 victory, and fourth straight series win to open the year. The Yankees are the first team in the majors to reach 10 wins, and they’re 10-2 for just the fourth time in franchise history. LATEST VIDEO FROM SB NATION…

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NEWS FIXTURES & RESULTS SIX NATIONS Sign in NEWS FIXTURES & RESULTS VIDEOS FEATURES TOURNAMENTS GET INVOLVED WOMEN’S RUGBY SIX NATIONS FEATURE Albert Tuisue: ‘I had to help with nine post-mortems, touching the organs’ By Jamie Lyall 5 months ago 0 3 GALLAGHER PREMIERSHIPGLOUCESTER On the idyllic Fijian island of Kadavu, schoolchildren would hear the rumbling engines of a jet overhead and scuttle outside to gaze up at the sky. Albert Tuisue was fascinated by planes. Where they had been and, more importantly, where they were going. “Is that one flying to Australia? New Zealand? America?” he would…

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certain light, the fact the Detroit Lions have not agreed to a contract extension with quarterback Jared Goff yet could be concerning. In a more realistic light, it wasn’t coming until after the draft no matter what. It’s a clear priority for the team this offseason, and Goff wants to stay. It’s just a matter of getting it done, and the time will come. The cost is inching up for Goff’s contract extension, as the quarterback market always rises. The recent deal Kirk Cousins got from the Atlanta Falcons has been noted by Charles Robinson of Yahoo! Sports as…

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Kalen DeBoer, offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic and the rest of the Alabama coaching staff have seemingly knocked it out of the park for another first-time visitor. Five-star Andrew Babalola, the No. 3 offensive tackle in the country, was in Tuscaloosa over the weekend. The 6-foot-6, 280-pounder had a previous relationship with DeBoer, general manager Courtney Morgan and, now, Seattle Seahawks offensive line coach Scott Huff from his Washington recruitment. DeBoer and Huff met with Babalola during the open contact period. “Like a day after it was announced coach DeBoer was taking the job, Courtney Morgan immediately hit me up and told me I was a priority and…

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Suns’ Kevin Durant After Win vs Raptors x Here’s the game preview: ADVERTISEMENT Time: 7:30 p.m. Where: State Farm Arena, Atlanta TV: Bally Sports Sun ADVERTISEMENT Betting line: Heat -2.5 Vitals: The Heat and Hawks meet for the fourth and final matchup this regular season. So far this season, Miami holds a 2-1 series lead,and with a victory, will win the series for the thir-straight season. Last season, Miami won the series, 3-1. The Heat are 78-59 all-time versus Atlanta during the regular season, including 50-20 in home games and 28-39 in road games. The Hawks will…

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It’s a definite long shot, but there is a way the Chicago Bears could walk away with both quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. in the upcoming NFL draft. The Bears are nearly a lock to select Williams at No. 1 overall, and both the Washington Commanders (pick No. 2) and New England Patriots (pick No. 3) are predicted to draft a QB. It’s at pick Nos. 4 and 5 where things get interesting. The Arizona Cardinals are currently in possession of the No. 4 selection, and if the Minnesota Vikings — another squad in desperate need of a quarterback — trade up to No. 4, Harrison would still be…

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The San Francisco 49ers have made some minor changes to their front seven on defense after narrowly losing in the Super Bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs, but they will be returning largely the same core that came to the brink of winning the Vince Lombardi Trophy. While defense is the main strength of the team, its offense is also one of the NFL’s best, and on Monday, two signings that will bolster its depth were announced. The 49ers officially signed tight end Eric Saubert and running back Patrick Taylor Jr., per Around The NFL. Saubert played last season with…

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The Phoenix Suns plan on signing point guard Isaiah Thomas for the remainder of the season after his second 10-day contract, The Athletic’s Shams Charania first reported on Monday. Thomas signed with the Suns on March 20, returning to the franchise he previously played for during the 2014-15 season. He also completed an NBA comeback, appearing in his first game since the 2021-22 season on March 20. He played four games with the G League Salt Lake City Stars before joining the Suns. PHOENIX SUNS Isaiah Thomas to remain with Suns for remainder of season, report says Apr 8, 2024, 5:20 PM…

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John Calipari walking his dog along Richmond Rd this afternoon. Declines to give a comment to Kentucky fans. “No, I don’t, I’m walking my dog right now.”@WKYT pic.twitter.com/J8yIndZmox — Lee K. Howard ☀️ (@HowardWKYT) April 8, 2024 “Nah, I’m good. I’m good,” he said after he was probed with another attempt for a comment. Calipari proceeded to walk down the street with his dog right behind him. John Calipari was keeping his lips sealed over rumors that he was closing in on a deal to become the next head coach at the University of Arkansas. Calipari…

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