Author: Mikesportz
The Chicago Bears may be tipping their hand on plans for the No. 1 pick by making public the next name set to interview for the team’s open offensive coordinator position. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Thursday, January 18, that the Bears will interview Kliff Kingsbury. Kingsbury has previous ties to the NFL as a former head coach of the Arizona Cardinals. He also coached the two-time league MVP Patrick Mahomes during his college days at Texas Tech. Kingsbury’s most recent experience was at USC in 2023 with quarterback Caleb Williams — the potential top pick in the 2024…
If Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin were placing a help wanted ad for a new offensive coordinator, he’d likely include the following phrase: “Those without previous experience need not apply.” Tomlin said Thursday at his end-of-season news conference that he wants his next offensive coordinator to have NFL coordinating experience on his resume, something neither Matt Canada nor Randy Fichtner had when they were promoted to the position. Interim coordinator Eddie Faulkner and quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan, who has prior coordinating experience and called plays for the final seven games, are not under consideration “at this juncture.”…
At the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, Nigeria defeated hosts Ivory Coast 1-0 thanks to a penalty kick from William Troost-Ekong. Early in the second half in Abidjan, the Nigerian captain scored from the spot to give the Super Eagles their first tournament win and a lead over the Ivorians in Group A. After a VAR review, Ola Aina was found to have fouled Victor Osimhen in the area, and Ivory Coast paid the price for missing numerous opportunities. As a result, Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea now share the same four group points, while Ivory Coast leads by three…
Trash talk is part of the game and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are dealing with plenty of outside noise as they continue their playoff journey against the Detroit Lions. The two franchises have already matched up once this season and anticipating is building for what is expected to be an exciting second chapter. Ahead of the Buccaneers and Lions clashing on the field, there has been a war of words building through the media. Earlier this week, Detroit safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson took a shot at Tampa Bay quarterback, Baker Mayfield. “This group probably is one of the better groups we…
The Toronto Raptors are not exactly going anywhere this season. They are 15-25 on the season, which has them sitting at 12th place in the Eastern Conference. Their -1.8 point differential is nothing to write home about either; it is tied with the Brooklyn Nets for 10th in the East. Their -1.6 net rating ranks 1oth in the NBA as well. Opponents are shooting 38.8 percent from deep against the Raptors this season, so perhaps they are getting a little unlucky. However, there aren’t many other indicators to suggest there’s a big run coming for this Toronto franchise. …
Nigeria is preparing for a pivotal match at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations against hosts Cote d’Ivoire. As the Ivorians triumphed 2-0 over Guinea-Bissau, the Super Eagles were held to a dull 1-1 draw by Equatorial Guinea. Nigeria must triumph over Cote d’Ivoire and avoid defeat in order to improve their chances of qualifying. When assembling the starting lineup for a game against the powerful Ivorian team, coach Jose Peseiro must make important choices. The goalie for Chippa United, Stanley Nwabali, is anticipated to continue defending the goalposts for Nigeria while displaying strong ball-handling…
Tutto Mercato Web stated on Wednesday that scout Steve Nickson of Newcastle United traveled to see Éderson of Atalanta play live against Frosinone. The Serie A team has no plans to let go of the midfield player this month, despite reports that the Magpies are serious about him. According to PL Brasil, Newcastle dispatched a representative to watch the 24-year-old earlier this week and provide an explanation of how they want to hire him in January. After seeing the Magpies in Italy, Éderson’s representatives’ reinforced their interest’ in the player, with the Tyneside club official saying they ‘liked what they…
On Thursday night, the Utah Jazz will return to the court in Salt Lake City to play the Oklahoma City Thunder, and they will do so with sad hearts. The game between the Jazz and the Warriors was scheduled to take place on Wednesday; however, it was canceled owing to the passing of Golden State assistant coach Dejan Milojevic on Tuesday night from a heart attack he had during a team dinner in Utah. Milojevic, a renowned NBA coach and legend in Serbian basketball, was 46 years old. Although the Jazz stated that tickets for Wednesday night’s game will be…
When the visiting Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings try to snap a losing streak on Thursday night, they have more pressing concerns than Tyrese Haliburton’s postponed homecoming. Since being traded from the Kings to the Pacers in February 2022—a trade that sent Domantas Sabonis to Sacramento—Haliburton has developed into a rising star in the NBA. This season, the 23-year-old has led the Pacers to the NBA in-season tournament semifinals and to the top of the scoring statistics. However, on January 8, during a victory over the Boston Celtics, he strained his left hamstring. He has been ruled out for the…
The Los Angeles Lakers have always been big-game hunters when it comes to upgrading their roster, and while they’ve already been linked to big names like Dejounte Murray and Zach LaVine, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin is reporting that they’re also looking for point guard help at a more reasonable price. Two names he reported the Lakers have interest in are Washington Wizards guard Tyus Jones and Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton. Sexton has thrived since the Jazz inserted him into the starting lineup on Dec. 13. He is averaging nearly 22 points per game as the Jazz have gone on…