Author: Mikesportz
INDIANAPOLIS — Sherrone Moore has made it to the NFL Scouting Combine, and he’s already defending his former quarterback. The first-year Michigan coach and former offensive coordinator joined Rich Eisen and Daniel Jeremiah in the Lucas Oil Stadium booth during NFL Network’s event coverage on Friday, encouraging detractors of quarterback J.J. McCarthy to “put on the film.” You just see a winner,” Moore, the man tasked with taking over for Jim Harbaugh, said on the broadcast. “A guy that, if asked to hand the ball off, he will. If he’s asked to throw the ball and be accurate, throw…
The Los Angeles Lakers have listed LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) as questionable and Cam Reddish (right ankle sprain) and Anthony Davis (bilateral Achilles tendinopathy) as probable for Saturday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets. Gabe Vincent, Christian Wood, Colin Castleton and Jarred Vanderbilt all remain out with their respective injuries with no set timetable for a return. James received a treatment on his injured ankle over the All-Star break and has been able to play the last four games after missing one against the Golden State Warriors. That includes playing in both ends of a back-to-back…
Luka Doncic received an injury update as the Dallas Mavericks prepare to battle the Boston Celtics in what promises to be a competitive game. The Dallas Mavericks have gone 1-2 on their current road trip, most recently defeating the Toronto Raptors by a final score of 136-125. Dallas is set to complete their four-game road trip on Friday in a clash with the Boston Celtics. Boston will present a challenge for Luka Doncic and Dallas to say the least, as they currently hold the NBA’s best record. Doncic is also dealing with injury concerns. The Mavs star is battling a…
Kevin Durant has already locked in his intention to play for Team USA in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. As the current all-time scorer in Team USA’s basketball history, Durant wants to add one more record to his name. However, there is something he wants the world to remember during the Olympics. And it is not an individual accomplishment. But to notify the world that Team USA is the best basketball team in the world. Durant was speaking with his agent Rich Kleiman in an interview hosted on Boardroom called 35 on 35. During their discussions, Kleiman asked…
The Detroit Lions have meticulously built up their roster since the arrival of general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell in 2021, turning what was a bottom-dwelling team into a Super Bowl contender. Now, the Lions are set to face their next roster challenge — paying up. Several key members of the team are in line for contract extensions, and Mike Payton of AtoZ Sports predicts that the Lions will be paying more than $350 million on three major deals this offseason. One of the biggest commitments is expected to go to Amon-Ra St. Brown, who…
Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy offered a fairly surprising answer to a question about which wide receivers he would like to work with in the NFL. The question was put to McCarthy during an NFL Combine interview, and the quarterback’s first two responses were not that surprising. He named Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson and Las Vegas’ Davante Adams, and most quarterbacks would likely agree. The third, however, caught some off-guard: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who formerly played for rival Ohio State. McCarthy admitted that seeing Smith-Njigba up close when the two teams played definitely left him impressed. Seeing him…
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…