Author: Mikesportz
The Dallas Cowboys are entering Week 18 of the regular season with complete control of their postseason seeding. If the Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders on Sunday, not only will they win the NFC East, but they will also secure the number two seed in the playoffs. Securing the two seed could pay off big for Dallas, as they would be guaranteed at least two home games to start the playoffs (assuming they win in the wild card round). The Cowboys currently have the longest home winning streak in the NFL at 16 games. Having the advantage of playing at…
Michigan football is back in its first national championship game scenario since 1997, when the Wolverines took down Ryan Leaf and Washington State for all the marbles. On Monday, January 8, Head Coach Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines will take on arguably the best passing attack in college football, led by Michael Penix Jr. and Rome Odunze among others. The question of whether or not Michigan’s potential NCAA title would be tainted was discussed recently. Michigan football got bulletin board material from rival coaches’ predictions. Heading into the big game, Michigan’s biggest X-factor is mostly being overlooked. It is a…
PHOENIX — The (next) return of Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is upon us. Durant has missed the last two games due to a hamstring injury, though Arizona Sports insider John Gambadoro says he expects Durant back this weekend. “Suns going to be careful with the Kevin Durant hamstring injury (they can be tricky) so he is listed as out for tomorrow versus the Clippers, but I would expect him back Friday or Sunday,” he wrote on Twitter/X. According to Suns coach Frank Vogel, Durant tweaked his hamstring in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s win against the Orlando…
The Pittsburgh Steelers could spend a whole lot of money on Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson next season. Over the past couple of weeks, the Steelers’ QB situation has developed into one of the NFL’s most interesting stories. After months of disappointing play at the position, Mason Rudolph got a chance to start for the first time since the middle of the 2021 season. He has made the most of the opportunity. He has led the Steelers to two consecutive wins, keeping their playoff hopes alive and earning himself the chance to continue to start despite the return of Kenny Pickett.…
PITTSBURGH — Former Pittsburgh Steelers wideout Martavis Bryant is yet again a free agent, as another NFL team has released him from their roster. The Dallas Cowboys are the latest team to move on from the former Steelers wide receiver, cutting Bryant this week ahead of their regular season finale against the Washington Commanders, according to a report from The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov. Bryant didn’t appear in a game for the Cowboys after they signed him to their practice squad roster in November following his reinstatement to the NFL, who suspended him for violating the league’s substance abuse…
We all heard the chants from the fans. We also heard the Chicago Bears players in the locker room after their victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Soldier Field on Sunday. Everyone in a Bears jersey on Sunday — whether they were on the field or in the stands — loved what Justin Fields authored in what could be his last home game: a 300-total-yard effort with two touchdowns, some excellent throws from the pocket and yet another escape act seemingly only he can pull off. It’s the kind of performance (against a good defense, mind you) and…
James Harden and the LA Clippers were the recipients of a lot of criticism after their 0-5 start that followed the big trade. Having turned things around since then, going 18-5 since their 0-5 start to the Harden era, the Clippers look every bit of the dominant team they expected to be. Speaking with reporters after Wednesday night’s win over the Phoenix Suns, Harden called out the critics from LA’s rough start following the trade, saying, “Obviously it didn’t start off well. It gave people so much to talk about in a negative way. And now those people that was…
The Cowboys are bringing back linebacker Damien Wilson, the team announced. He has agreed to spot on Dallas’ practice squad. The Cowboys also agreed to terms with receiver Racey McMath and running back SaRodorick Thompson for practice squad spots. Offensive lineman La’el Collins could re-join the Cowboys on their practice report, but despite reports that a deal was done, Collins continues to weigh offers. Wilson entered the NFL as fourth-round pick of the Cowboys in 2015, and he spent his first four seasons in Dallas before two seasons in Kansas City, one in Jacksonville and one in…
Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam works against Memphis Grizzlies forward Xavier Tillman during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. PHOTO BY BRANDON DILL /The Associated Press The trade bump experienced by the Raptors carried over into the Home of the Blues, where the hometown Memphis Grizzlies were left singing the blues. Everyone knew the Raptors needed a jolt when they returned home last weekend following a loss to the host Detroit Pistons, a team flirting with NBA futility. In the first game for the newest Raptors in RJ Barrett and Immanuel…
There is no question the Steelers will try to re-sign Rudolph after the season,” Dulac wrote in an online chat on January 3. “I’m guessing they will simply give him Trubisky’s contract, which is about $11.5 million over two years.” Rudolph is set to be a free agent this offseason while Mitch Trubisky has two years remaining on his contract. Steelers Projected to Re-Sign Mason Rudolph as Backup to Kenny Pickett The Steelers surprised media pundits and fans by bringing back Rudolph and signing Trubisky to a contract extension last offseason. But this offseason, Dulac projected Pittsburgh’s preferred plan…