Author: Mikesportz
Take a glance at our preview of the NFC North champion Detroit Lions next opponent, as they ride into Texas for a matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. The Detroit Lions ended a 30-year dry spell by clinching the division crown, marking their first divisional win since 1993 with a triumphant victory over the Minnesota Vikings. This victory also marks their inaugural NFC North Division championship, previously known as the NFC Central. Despite securing a home playoff game in early 2024, the Lions aren’t resting yet, still having two regular-season games ahead. Their upcoming challenge? Facing the formidable Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington next…
Amid the annual rumors that Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh may be departing Ann Arbor for an NFL coaching job, LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly emerged as a potential favorite to replace Harbaugh, according to LSU insider Matt Moscona. In an article from AthlonSports, Moscona displayed the confidence he has in this rumor. Texas A&M insider Billy Liucci outlined a similar sentiment in November. Liucci, who broke the news of the firing of Jimbo Fisher, discussed Kelly’s future on “Pregaming the SEC” with Jacob Hester and Chris Doering. “There’s a couple people in coaching that…
If there is one area where the 14-14 Phoenix Suns have really struggled so far this season, it has been on the defensive end. Even with a head coach in Frank Vogel who is known for putting together an elite product on that end, the Suns still rank a lowly 17th in this category (114.9). When you look at the makeup of their roster, then you realize it could be a lot worse. Outside of Jusuf Nurkic (who is not a defensive-minded big), Drew Eubanks and Chimezie Metu, there isn’t a whole lot of rim protection for the Suns. Still,…
We’re delighted to welcome injury expert Dr Rajpal Brar as our exclusive columnist. Each week he’ll be giving his views on the injury situation at Aston Villa… Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans’ injury appears to be more serious than just a failed late fitness test, according to Dr Rajpal Brar.The injury expert claims that this could mean he did not respond well to training or recovery and will be out until the new year. Speaking about this situation, Dr Brar, a doctor in physical therapy and a sports scientist, told Villa News: “Most likely a failed fitness test…
After connor goldson pulled up in rangers’ 2-0 victory over motherwell at fir park, philippe clement was facing more injury woes. The boss was without Nico Raskin, Tom Lawrence, Ryan Jack, Borna Barisic, Ben Davies, John Lundstram, Kemar Roofe, Jose Cifuentes and Danilo for the trip to Lanarkshire. Early goals from Kieran Dowell and Todd Cantwell took the Light Blues to within two points of cinch Premiership leaders Celtic, with a game in hand, but veteran defender Goldson was replaced by John Souttar in the 86th minute and ahead of the home game against Ross County on Wednesday before taking…
Observations There’s some game-playing going on between Michigan and Alabama. Former Wolverines player Taylor Lewan believes Michigan shouldn’t be concerned about the Crimson Tide. He has Michigan defeating Alabama by a significant margin. Alabama’s senior wide receiver Jermaine Burton retaliated against Lewan on social media. One of two College Football Playoff Semifinal games takes place at the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day between Alabama and Michigan. Fans of the Crimson Tide took offence at Lewan’s remark that he gets inside the players’ thoughts.
PHOENIX — If it were up to Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal, he’d be playing on Christmas Day against the Dallas Mavericks. Beal recently published part three of his diary in partnership with Andscape and NBA reporter Marc J. Spears, and this edition saw him open up on the team’s struggles, his recent ankle injury and where his headspace is at. Beal sprained his ankle last week before the team announced he would be shut down until January. So, I’m taking it from all angles. All the abuse. But for the most part, man, I’m definitely just blessed…
This season, the San Francisco 49ers boast the fourth-best run defence in all of football. Outside of All-Pro linebackers in the back end, a major factor in their success has been the development of eight-year NFL veteran Arik Armstead’s ability. Fortunately for the Baltimore Ravens, Armstead will miss Monday’s big game due to a chronic hamstring issue. Just how important is Armstead to San Francisco’s run defense, though? Is his absence so significant that Lamar Jackson and the Ravens can exploit an otherwise elite unit? The answer, as it always is when dissecting the 49ers, is a complex one. Looking…
The Detroit Lions’ major owner, Sheila Hamp, is fortunate that after decades of inactivity, she has finally uncovered the key to turning around an NFL team’s fortunes. In contrast to Tom Gores, the owner of the Detroit Pistons, who manages his basketball team like a part-time amateur, Hamp has access to the cultural foundation required for success in both on and off the court. Ownership outlined a plan to try another rebuild after realising the organisation, from the top down, needed to address their culture and create a football brand the fanbase can rally around. Chris Spielman, a former linebacker…
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has come under fire in recent weeks, with his team limping to the finish of the regular season and the first losing season of the Tomlin era looking more and more likely. But despite the Steelers’ struggles this season and their lack of playoff success in recent years, ownership has no intentions of making a change at head coach. In fact, they plan on keeping Tomlin around long-term. There’s a lot of outside noise. Prior to the Steelers vs. Bengals beginning, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk stated on the NBC pregame…