Author: Mikesportz

According to reports, former Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Kevin Zeitler is headed to the NFC North on a one-year contract, joining the Detroit Lions. Zeitler, 34, now enters Year 13 of his well-established career as an offensive guard. In such time, he’s been among the better guards in the NFL, and in 2021 the Ravens managed to land him after the New York Giants just… let him go? Immediately, Zeitler delivered for Baltimore, allowing only one sack and 16 hurries in 17 games. He followed up the next two seasons with similar numbers and in all, was a boon for Baltimore’s protection unit. But after…

The Boston Celtics topped the Detroit Pistons 119-94 behind Derrick White’s first career triple-double. White notched 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in the Celtics’ win, and reaction is pouring in. Not only from fans, but from his Celtics teammates: Celtics fans were also thrilled with White’s big night. The Right Guy – “Bald Derrick is better than severely receding hairline Derrick” Dave – “Celtics are too good this year” Fatboi – “The man has been ballin his ass off this season, since M.Smart left.. D.White is a Baller, No Debate.” Nima – “Tatum’s 4th…

With another NFL offseason underway, speculation about Bills star wide receiver Stefon Diggs’ future in Buffalo continues to swirl. This past weekend, the four-time Pro Bowler once again published a series of cryptic posts on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, which has re-ignited trade rumors. Although it’s impossible to predict what will come of Diggs’ latest posts, it would be understandable if Buffalo traded him this offseason. The Bills have made several cuts and contract restructures to alleviate their disastrous salary cap situation. Additionally, Diggs’ production plummeted in the second half of 2023, as he…

The Milwaukee Bucks did not have the services of superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo available on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. This only meant that the rest of the squad had to step up to try and fill part of the void the former back-to-back MVP left amid his injury absence. To say that the Bucks responded magnificently would be an understatement. This resulted in an impressive victory over a star-studded Suns side, 140-129. Bobby Portis Comes Up Big for Milwaukee Bucks One of the stars of the show on Sunday was veteran big man Bobby Portis, who came up with 31 points off the bench to…

The Edmonton Oilers have signed Canadian university goalie Connor Ungar to a two-year, entry-level contract. Ungar posted a 20-6-0 record, a 2.15 goals-against average and a .932 save percentage in his rookie season at Brock University. The 22-year-old from Calgary was named the OUA’s goaltender and rookie of the year. Ungar will report to Edmonton’s American Hockey League affiliate in Bakersfield, Calif., the Oilers said Monday in a statement. Ungar played 87 games over five Western Hockey League seasons for Brandon, Red Deer and Moose Jaw for a career 53-20-2 record, a 2.57 GAA and a .917 save percentage. ROUNDUP…

The Arizona Cardinals play each NFC West team twice a season, and will soon go to battle with a familiar face who led their team in the first half of last season. Stated by his agent Mike McCartney, he congratulated – while also breaking the news at the same time – that quarterback Josh Dobbs is going to be a San Francisco 49er. With starting quarterback Kyler Murray enduring a major ACL injury, Dobbs was traded to Arizona from the Cleveland Browns to fill the void. Dobbs started in all eight games for Arizona, and went 1-7 last season with…

Sean Payton may have found who he wants to be the next quarterback of the Denver Broncos but will Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy still be on the board when the Orange and Blue select? Oddsmakers say the Broncos aren’t going to get McCarthy with their No. 12 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Instead, sharps have now made the Minnesota Vikings the favorite to land the Wolverine after it was made public that he would have a private workout for the Twin Cities team next week. The Vikings are slated to pick No. 11, in part because the Broncos beat them 21-20 in Week 11…

New Rams safety Kamren Curl wears a large pendant that reads “BAM.” “It’s just an old nickname from high school that stuck, ‘Kam Bam,’” Curl said Monday during a video conference with reporters. “I just like it, so I like to go by it.” The versatile Curl, 25, is expected to be a key piece of a defense going through an overhaul in the aftermath of star lineman Aaron Donald’s retirement. Unlike Wade Phillips, Brandon Staley and Raheem Morris before him, new defensive coordinator Chris Shula will not have Donald to wreak havoc and make it easier on defensive backs. In addition to Curl, the…

Kenny Pickett was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles last week after spending his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the quarterback has now broken his silence on his exit Kenny Pickett has spoken out about his trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Philadelphia Eagles, insisting he has no hard feelings towards his former team. In his introductory press conference with the Eagles on Monday, the 25-year-old explained how he believes he handled his exit from the Steelers correctly. “I think the communication is what it is,” Pickett told reporters. “It was behind closed doors. I’m confident in the way I handled it. I handled…

A new report on Russell Wilson’s market in free agency is worrisome for the Pittsburgh Steelers before the 2024 season. The Steelers signed Wilson as their quarterback for the 2024 season. The Steelers made a bold choice to trade away Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles. With Pickett in Philadelphia, the Steelers traded the Chicago Bears a conditional sixth-round for Justin Fields. Fields will be Wilson’s backup in the upcoming season. Wilson could have easily been a backup on another team. Per Jeff Howe with The Athletic, the New York Giants didn’t value Wilson as highly as the Steelers did this offseason. Giants…