Author: Mikesportz
The Los Angeles Rams had one of the best passing attacks in the league this past season, and the team has expressed interest in adding another wide receiver. If the team were to draft one in the upcoming NFL Draft or sign one in free agency, which starts on March 13, there might not be a consistent spot for 24-year-old receiver Tutu Atwell. The young and speedy wideout finished with 483 receiving yards this past season, and was big for the team in the games at the start of the season when Cooper Kupp was still out with injury,…
Jerry West had an illustrious career with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, recent revelations from a fan on Reddit shed light on the toll his career took on his body. According to the fan’s analysis of West’s medical records, obtained from his time playing for the Lakers between 1964 and 1974, it was revealed that West suffered a staggering total of 64 injuries during that period. The breakdown of injuries over the span of a decade reveals a pattern of resilience amidst adversity. West’s commitment to the game is evident despite facing numerous setbacks due to injuries. From the 1961-62 season…
Anthony Davis reminded the basketball world Sunday night why his ninth-seeded Lakers could prove to be a handful for a first-round opponent in the playoffs. Davis put up a historic stat line of 27 points, 25 rebounds, seven steals, five assists and three blocks as his Lakers downed the Timberwolves 120-109, capping off a week that saw them beat other top-tier teams such as the Thunder and Bucks. After the game, Lakers legend James Worthy gave Davis his flowers for “understanding the assignment” and dominating a Timberwolves team without their two injured big men Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns.…
Michigan’s JJ McCarthy is getting all the NFL Draft hype. But the Michigan Wolverines likely have no national championship without Blake Corum. And there is no Blake Corum without Mike Hart. Yet, mysteriously, Mike Hart, Michigan’s running backs coach, is out of a job. And this right after helping the team win its first National Championship since 1997. Jim Harbaugh, who left the Michigan Wolverines to take the head coaching job for the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers, is not taking Hart with him. Nor was Hart retained by incoming Michigan football coach, Sherrone Moore. Given Hart’s proven record as…
In a game marked by its defensive prowess rather than offensive flare, the Philadelphia 76ers overcame the New York Knicks with a score of 79-73 on Sunday night, recording the lowest points total in the NBA this season. This encounter, described as an “ugly opener” of a two-game series, showcased both teams’ struggle on the offensive end but highlighted their defensive efforts. “Any defensive coach would take that quarter,” Buddy Hield said. “Offensively, no, but we got great possessions … and we figured out a way to weather the storm and we made plays when we needed to make…
Drake visits John Calipari and brings Rob Dillingham on stage at Rupp Arena concert Drake, an avid Kentucky Wildcats Basketball fan, was back in Lexington for a concert in downtown Lexington on Sunday night. Head coach John Calipari and Drake have been friends for years, and Calipari went to social media to show his love for the rapper. Drake has been around the Kentucky program for years, and fans probably remember when the rapper was decked out in gear during Big Blue Madness and air-balled a jumper. He actually coached Anthony Davis in the 2012 Alumni Game. The…
Southeastern Conference veteran Willie Martinez, who owns more than 30 years of coaching experience and has produced five NFL Draft picks in the last three drafts combined, enters his sixth season at Tennessee and third on Josh Heupel’s UT staff. Born: Feb. 21, 1963 Hometown: Hollywood Hills, Florida Education: Miami, 1985 Wife: Kim Children: Christina, Ashley, William In total as both a coach and player, Martinez has been a part of 24 bowl game appearances and six conference championships, including multiple SEC titles at Georgia. He played on Miami’s 1983 national championship team. Over the last 20 seasons, Martinez has…
The Baltimore Ravens are enjoying their big 28-3 division win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The team was shorthanded for the second straight game with injuries to several key players on both sides of the ball. Unfortunately for Ojabo and the Ravens, those injuries could affect him for the remainder of the season. Ojabo’s] still being evaluated,” Harbaugh said. “There’s some decisions that have to be made that he has to make in terms of how he wants to approach the injury issues he has. I think that’s still private on his concern. So I’ll say just that he’s…
The defensive tackle market took shape late Saturday night, as the Kansas City Chiefs and Chris Jones agreed to a hefty contract extension less than a week before free agency begins. Jones signed a five-year deal worth $95 million in guaranteed money, which sets a new standard for the cost of a talented defensive lineman. With Jones unavailable, eyes will turn to Miami’s Christian Wilkins as one of the top defensive linemen available. The Dolphins elected not to franchise tag Wilkins, which will allow him to enter free agency. In his five NFL seasons, he has totaled 20.5 sacks including…
Earlier this week, it became official that Mike Hart wouldn’t return to Michigan football as the running backs coach for the 2024 season. There’s no minimizing the hit. Mike Hart is a great running backs coach. He was also the run-game coordinator and played a vital role in the running operation for Michigan football over the past three seasons, which featured three straight Big Ten titles, three wins over Ohio State, and a national title. Hart was on personal leave but regardless of the reason, it’s a blow for the Wolverines. While Mike Hart might not have been dynamic…