Author: Mikesportz
The Chicago Bears will be looking into all 31 of their opponent’s free-agent situations this offseason to find out which players are the best fits for their roster next year. The Baltimore Ravens made a big playoff push, but now they have big free-agent decisions to make, with Lamar Jackson set to see his salary increase. What players on the Baltimore Ravens could the Bears sign in free agency? Could the Chicago Bears spend up to replace Eddie Jackson? The Chicago Bears released Eddie Jackson, so they have an obvious need for free safety. One name that is going…
INDIANAPOLIS — After experiencing a season-long need at nickel back in 2023, the 49ers can be expected to address that spot in the upcoming NFL Draft. The 49ers are looking to find someone who can cover the slot, and they have their eye on Kentucky defensive back Dru Phillips. San Francisco had a formal interview with Phillips at the NFL Scouting Combine, he told NBC Sports Bay Area on Thursday. Phillips projects as a possible third- or fourth-round draft pick after he had an impressive week at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. NFL draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah…
Since entering the NBA in 2014, Nikola Jokic has become one of the best players in the game and has league Mvp trophies to prove it. The Denver Nuggets star nicknamed “the Joker” is also a fan favorite which is why many people want to know more about his life off the court as well. While he’s managed to keep many facts about his personal life under the radar over the years there are a few things we know about his wife, Natalija Macesic, and their relationship. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic smiles prior to the game against…
The Miami Heat had chances to seize momentum but left multiple opportunities on the table in their rematch against the Denver Nuggets. The Miami Heat found themselves trailing the Denver Nuggets by 16 after one, but continued to battle and cut the lead down to two in the last seconds of this NBA Finals rematch. Unfortunately, even after an ankle injury sidelined Jamal Murray for the second half, too many lapses on both ends led to the Nuggets holding off the Heat, resulting in a 103-97 loss Thursday night in Denver. The Miami Heat had chances to seize momentum…
Jalen Green had one of his best performances of the 2023-24 season. He scored 34 points on 7 of 17 shooting from behind the arc and added five rebounds inside the Footprint Center. Unfortunately, Green’s play wasn’t enough amid a 110-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns Thursday night. The Rockets fell to 5-24 on the road and are tied with the Detroit Pistons for the league’s worst record away from their home court. They also dropped their third consecutive game. Houston had their worst shooting performance of the season, as they missed 34 of their 45 attempts from behind…
BOSTON — The Dallas Mavericks snapped a two-game losing streak, with Luka Doncic producing a dominant performance against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night in the 136-125 victory. It remains to be seen if he will be available to play against the Boston Celtics after spraining his left ankle. Doncic, who recorded 30 points, 16 assists, and 11 rebounds on the second night of a back-to-back against the Raptors, played after spraining his left ankle. He is now listed as questionable to play against the Celtics. The Mavs already listed Dereck Lively II and Maxi Kleber as available to…
Throughout the majority of the 2023 season, the Steelers had a difficult time establishing their offensive game. They managed to win several games in the first half of the season with strong defensive efforts and then making a few offensive plays with Kenny Pickett at quarterback in the fourth quarter. Their struggles on offense hurt the team quite a bit, but the Steelers still managed to make the playoffs. Pickett was limited to 12 games last season because of an ankle injury, and once head coach Mike Tomlin turned over the team’s quarterback duties to Mason Rudolph, the Steelers offense…
The interior defensive linemen kicked off the televised coverage of the 2024 NFL Combine, and as anticipated, the prospects projected to be the top of this class put on some very impressive performances. Taking a closer look at the interior defensive linemen that performed well at the 2024 NFL Combine. Of the eight prospects that seem the most likely to be selected in the top 100 picks, two of them didn’t participate—Jer’Zhan Newton (Illinois) and Michael Hall (Ohio State)—one had a tough day, and the other five showed very well. But there was one defensive tackle that stood out with…
Per the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit Lions are planning to talk to Amon-Ra St. Brown’s agency about a contract extension. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit Lions are meeting with Amon-Ra St. Brown’s agency to talk about a contract extension for the All-Pro receiver. Per Birkett, there is no deal that is imminent, but the Lions have made their intentions of extending St. Brown clear. This comes as little surprise given that St. Brown is entering the final year of his contract. As a fourth-round pick still on his rookie contract, St. Brown has…
NORTHBROOK, Ill. — The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) announced Tuesday morning that Tennessee redshirt senior tight end Jacob Warren is one of 136 nominees for the 2023 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team was established in 1992 by the College Football Association, recognizing the extra efforts made by college football players and student support staff off the field. AFCA became the governing body of the award in 1997 and continues to honor college football players who go the extra mile for those in need. Allstate worked to present the award starting with the…