Author: Mikesportz
Assuming the Bears keep coach Matt Eberflus — which hasn’t been finalized, but there’s clearly momentum — he’ll be instrumental in making massive decisions about their future. Eberflus has talked openly about plans to confer with general manager Ryan Poles to assess the roster and coaching staff, so he obviously expects to stay. The next biggest question marks are quarterback Justin Fields and offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. And while Eberflus on Monday avoided saying where he stands on them for next season, he didn’t sound fully convinced. He loved Fields’ performance in the 37-17 victory over the Falcons…
Many NBA players have dreams of making it to the league long before they’re ever there. However, Boston Celtics guard Derrick White was not one of those guys, as he didn’t know how far basketball would take him. White didn’t have the traditional journey to the Association. He played at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs for three years, which is a Division II school less than an hour away from White’s hometown of Parker, Colorado. He later transferred to the University of Colorado and showed off his skills at the Division I level. As a result, White was drafted by…
The Michigan Wolverines are headed to the National Championship game. The 2024 Rose Bowl game was an instant classic. Two of the true historic schools in College Football history squared off in Pasadena with the right to make their way to the National Championship game…and it was Michigan who finally broke through and earned their first College Football Playoff victory. The first quarter saw a defensive battle between the two longtime powerhouse schools, and a Michigan muffed punt seemingly opened the door for Nick Saban’s Crimson Tide, however, it was Jim Harbaugh’s Wolverines heading into the break with the…
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are sticking with Mason Rudolph ahead of their pivotal regular-season finale against Baltimore. Coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that Rudolph will make a third straight start for the Steelers even with Kenny Pickett expected to be available after recovering from right ankle surgery. Rudolph has been spectacular at times while throwing for 567 yards and two touchdowns during wins over Cincinnati and Seattle to help Pittsburgh keep its playoff chances alive. The Steelers have multiple ways to reach the postseason, most of them predicated on beating the Ravens on Saturday. Baltimore clinched the…
Buzz on Quinn It’s no secret that Dan Quinn turned down head coaching opportunities last offseason to return for at least one more year as defensive coordinator with the Cowboys, as he offered a little bit of insight on what went into that today as well as how he handles the possibilities of those opportunities rearing around this upcoming offseason. FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys were back in The Star on Monday to ring in the new year following the team’s 20-19 win over the Detroit Lions on Saturday night, and the confidence is high with an opportunity…
The Phoenix Suns will be without Kevin Durant, their leading scorer, tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers. A couple hours before tipoff, head coach Frank Vogel spoke on the extent of Durant’s injury. Vogel clarified that KD started feeling tightness in his right hamstring during the 4th quarter of the Suns meeting with the Magic on New Year’s Eve. Vogel explained while the injury should be nothing too series it is “enough to keep him out tonight.” When asked if Durant is expected to miss more games, Vogel responded with “hopefully not.” While it is true that the…
In the OG Anunoby trade, the New York Knicks sent reserve point guard Immanuel Quickley to the Toronto Raptors. Shortly after, they signed a long-term contract with Quickley’s replacement. On December 30, the Knicks revealed that they had signed Miles McBride to a multi-year contract. The agreement is for three years and a total value of $13 million, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.The Knicks locked up McBride in a sliding, team-friendly deal, much like they did with Mitchell Robinson and Jalen Brunson, in a cunning move. Following the transaction in which the Knicks also sent RJ Barrett to…
FILE – San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich points from the bench are during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)AP After watching his team get crushed, a coach will often lament some of his own team’s woes. Instead, Gregg Popovich did nothing but heap praise on the Celtics in his postgame press conference and reflect on what lies ahead for them. They’re a championship-caliber team. That’s what they’re out there for, that’s their goal and they proved it once again. It’s a hell of a team,” Popovich told reporters…
There has been a recent edition of Chicago Bulls news and rumors. All eyes are on star player Lonzo Ball as Head Coach Billy Donovan provides an encouraging injury update. Bulls fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief as Ball gears up to start running again in January. Meanwhile, there are no signs of pain in his knee. Lonzo Ball’s Road to Recovery Ball’s journey to recovery has been closely followed by Bulls fans eager to see him back in action. After suffering a knee injury earlier in the season, the playmaking guard has been sidelined. There has…
The Phoenix Suns are 17-15 and presently in 8th place in the Western Conference after a win over the Orlando Magic on New Year’s Eve, with a 15th-ranked net rating of 0.9. They’ve put together a three-game winning streak and things are starting to look up for a team that has been mediocre tho start the season. Health has been a primary concern early in the year, but before the game against the Charlotte Hornets last Friday, the tide turned. Bradley Beal recently returned from his multi-week absence due to an ankle sprain, in addition to Jusuf Nurkic returning…