Erik Slater Articles - Page 19

The Washington Commanders took a significant step toward securing a new stadium. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed legislation that would allow the team to return to Washington, D.C. in a new facility at the site of the old RFK stadium. The bill, which passed 17-2, would give the District of Columbia control […]

Juan Soto’s free agency is the MLB’s number one story this offseason and a source of anxiety for New York Yankees fans. The 26-year-old slugger was at the center of New York’s World Series run after the team traded for him last offseason. However, following a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Soto said he […]

Victor Wembanyama has already emerged as arguably the NBA’s top defender less than a month into his second NBA season. The San Antonio Spurs big man leads the NBA in blocks at 3.7 per game to go with 1.3 steals. He’s posted 48 total blocks, 18 ahead of the next closest players, Brook Lopez and […]

Brandin Podziemski was a mainstay in trade rumors this offseason. With the Golden State Warriors attempting to extend their championship window with Stephen Curry, the 2023 first-round pick was a logical candidate to be included in a package for a marquee name. Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. was active in trade negotiations, pursuing Los […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ competitive start to 2024-25 raised concerns about their draft odds during a tanking season. However, the rebuilding squad lost Nic Claxton during Wednesday’s blowout loss to the Boston Celtics, and his absence could send them back in their desired direction. Claxton received an epidural injection due to a lower back strain and […]

At this time last season, Mikal Bridges gave a disheartened press conference about New York Knicks fans taking over a Brooklyn Nets home game at Barclays Center. One year later, he was on the other end of the crosstown rivalry. Bridges faced the Nets this weekend for the first time since the blockbuster trade that […]

The Brooklyn Nets welcomed back a potential rotation piece after an extended absence. Trendon Watford made his season debut during Sunday’s 114-104 loss to the New York Knicks. He had been sidelined since early in training camp due to a hamstring strain. Watford posted four points, three rebounds and three assists on 1-of-3 shooting in […]

The Brooklyn Nets show a lot of fight for a team that’s supposed to be tanking. Trailing the New York Knicks by 21 points late in the third quarter on Friday at Madison Square Garden, Jordi Fernandez’ squad refused to roll over. Brooklyn fought back to take a one-point lead on a Dennis Schroder three […]

Madison Square Garden is known for its bright lights, raucous fans and celebrity row. Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas has played some of his best basketball amidst those elements. Friday’s Knicks-Nets matchup was the latest example. Thomas scored a game-high 43 points on 16-of-22 shooting from the field and 7-of-10 from three during a 124-122 […]

The Brooklyn Nets were dealt another blow to their depleted frontcourt on Friday. Starting center Nic Claxton received an epidural injection due to a lower back strain and will be reevaluated in one week, the team announced. The timetable means Claxton will miss at least the Nets’ next four games. “I know it’s been an […]

Nic Claxton will be sidelined for the Brooklyn Nets during Friday’s NBA Cup matchup against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The starting center has a lower back strain and will receive an epidural injection, the team announced. His status will be updated in one week, meaning he will miss the Nets’ next […]

The Philadelphia Eagles took control of the NFC East on Thursday with a 26-18 win over the Washington Commanders. After trailing 10-6 entering the fourth quarter, they scored 20 points in the final frame to secure the victory. The Eagles did most of their damage in the run game, rushing 40 times for 228 yards […]

Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill is considering surgery on a wrist injury that has limited him in recent weeks. However, the procedure would not be until after the 2024 season. While Hill admitted the injury will worsen the more he plays, he said he will not miss any time. “At the end of […]

The New York Knicks have their sights set on an NBA championship in 2024-25. However, they’ll have an opportunity to secure a different title in the first half of the season. With the Emirates NBA Cup underway, the Knicks have emerged as the favorite to win the second installment of the tournament, according to FanDuel […]

The New York Yankees are nearing an agreement to replace legendary play-by-play broadcaster John Sterling. Mariners TV announcer Dave Sims is closing in on a deal with WFAN to become the Yankees’ radio voice, according to the New York Post. An official deal has not been finalized, and WFAN declined to comment. However, sources told The […]

Ziaire Williams was an afterthought in the grand scheme of the NBA transaction cycle this offseason. Three weeks into the 2023-24 campaign, he looks like one of the league’s top buy-low acquisitions with the Brooklyn Nets. After three failed seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, Williams has made an immediate two-way impact for the rebuilding Nets. […]

The Brooklyn Nets have performed above expectations to start the season, and they’ve done it with one of their most accomplished players sidelined. Bojan Bogdanovic has yet to take the floor after joining the team this summer as part of the blockbuster Mikal Bridges trade. The 11-year veteran has not practiced fully with the team […]

For the first time this season, the Brooklyn Nets rolled over en route to a blowout loss. After leading by 13 in the first quarter Wednesday vs. the Boston Celtics, Jordi Fernandez’s squad let go of the rope during a 139-114 throttling at Barclays Center. The first-time NBA head coach didn’t hold back on his […]

Ben Simmons’ clean bill of health to start the 2024-25 season has come to an end. The Brooklyn Nets ruled out the three-time All-Star for Wednesday’s matchup with the Boston Celtics due to left calf tightness. “Ben’s [injury] is just a minor calf,” said head coach Fernandez. “[We] did an MRI; we don’t have the […]

Sam Darnold has rectified his NFL career this season with the Minnesota Vikings. After signing a one-year deal, the quarterback has led his new team to a 7-2 record while putting up the best numbers of his career. However, with 2024 first-round pick JJ McCarthy returning from injury next season, many have questioned whether Darnold […]

For 39 and a half minutes of Tuesday’s Duke-Kentucky matchup, Cooper Flagg showed why he’s the consensus No. 1 pick in next June’s NBA draft. The 17-year-old dominated the Wildcats to the tune of 26 points, 12 rebounds and two assists. Then, his inexperience finally showed. After Duke blew a nine-point lead, head coach Jon […]

Noah Clowney made Brooklyn Nets history during Monday’s 107-105 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. The second-year forward drained five threes, becoming the youngest player in franchise history (20 years, 120 days) to reach the mark in a single game. Following the performance, Clowney revealed the offensive mindset that fueled his record-breaking night. “It don’t […]

Cam Thomas hit his most clutch shot of the season on Monday to lift the Brooklyn Nets to a 107-105 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Trailing by two with 35 seconds remaining, the 23-year-old dribbled to his left, stepped back and drained a three to give Brooklyn the lead. The Nets would seal the […]

Tyreek Hill and the Miami Dolphins have been among the NFL’s biggest disappointments this season. After emerging as the league’s top weapon in 2023, Hill is having his least-productive season in years during a 2-6 start with the Dolphins. The 30-year-old has caught 34 of 56 targets for 446 yards and one touchdown. Hill’s 55.8 […]

Doc Rivers came out of retirement for a chance to lead the Bucks to an NBA title alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, the team has rarely looked like a contender with him as head coach. Milwaukee posted an 18-20 record to close last season after Rivers took over for Adrian Griffin. The Bucks have been the […]

The New York Knicks made an all-in move this summer when they acquired Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves. It’s safe to say they haven’t gotten off to the start they were hoping for, posting a 4-5 record. The Knicks’ defense has been their Achilles heel early this season. They rank 21st on that end […]

The Pittsburg Steelers attempted to fill a hole in their wide receiver room when they acquired Mike Williams at the trade deadline. They saw immediate returns during Sunday’s 28-27 win over the red-hot Washington Commanders. Trailing 27-21 on a 3rd and 9 with 2:27 remaining, Russell Wilson faded back against a Washington blitz and lofted […]

The San Francisco 49ers welcomed back the NFL’s most versatile weapon during Sunday’s 23-20 road win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Christian McCaffrey returned to the lineup after missing the first eight games of the season due to Achilles and calf injuries. The reigning Offensive Player of the Year didn’t put up eye-popping numbers in […]

The Brooklyn Nets were on the verge of handing the Cleveland Cavaliers their first loss on Saturday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. However, as was the case during Friday’s road loss to the Boston Celtics, they came up short in the final minutes. After trailing by 15 points during the first half, the Nets fought back […]

Ben Simmons found himself in an unusual place to start Friday’s Brooklyn Nets-Boston Celtics matchup: the bench. After the three-time All-Star started his first six games of the season, head coach Jordi Fernandez removed him from the lineup in favor of Nic Claxton, who had been progressing back from a hamstring injury. It marked the […]

The last time the Brooklyn Nets played at TD Garden, they suffered a 50-point loss, the second-worst in franchise history. They returned Friday and nearly took down the reigning champion Boston Celtics during a 108-104 overtime loss. The impressive showing continues the Nets’ surprise start after many projected them to be among the NBA’s worst […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons will not play Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, head coach Jordi Fernandez announced before Friday’s matchup with the Boston Celtics. Simmons has not played a back-to-back this year after his last two seasons were cut short by back injuries. Fernandez said the three-time All-Star will continue to sit back-to-backs […]

The Brooklyn Nets are among the NBA’s top surprise teams early this season, and much of the credit has gone to first-time head coach Jordi Fernandez. Despite many labeling them as the league’s worst team entering 2024-25, the Nets are off to a 4-4 start. Fernandez’s squad has routinely outworked opponents, overcoming a high-end talent […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been among the NBA’s top surprises early this season. While many projected the rebuilding squad to be in the running for the league’s worst record, Brooklyn has started 4-4 under first-time head coach Jordi Fernandez. Led by veteran point guard Dennis Schroder, the Nets rank 10th in offense through eight games. […]

The Brooklyn Nets ruled out Trendon Watford for their upcoming three-game road trip due to a hamstring injury, head coach Jordi Fernandez announced Thursday. After he missed all four of the team’s preseason games, the Nets listed Watford as available for last week’s matchup with the Chicago Bulls. However, the forward reaggravated the injury pregame, […]

Despite their struggles early this season, the Dallas Cowboys did not make wholesale changes at the trade deadline. Team president Jerry Jones made one move, acquiring wide receiver Jonathan Mingo from the Carolina Panthers for a fourth-round pick. After a 3-5 start, Robert Griffin III said the Cowboys are, without a doubt, the loser of […]

Travis Kelce made NFL history during the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 9 victory over the Tampa Buccaneers on Monday Night Football. The 35-year-old caught 14 passes during the win, becoming the first player in NFL history 35 or older to reach the mark. Kelce had an NSFW reaction after his brother Jason made him aware […]

The Pittsburg Steelers upgraded their receiving corps at the trade deadline, acquiring Mike Williams from the New York Jets for a fifth-round pick. However, they reportedly had their sights set higher, inquiring about several other wideouts in recent weeks. Seattle Seahawks star DK Metcalf was among those Pittsburg checked in on, according to ESPN’s Jeremy […]

Dennis Schroder has been among the NBA’s top surprises early this season while leading the Brooklyn Nets to a 4-4 record. The veteran floor general, who has carved out a consistent role over 12 seasons, is also among the league’s most popular YouTubers. Schroder has been giving fans an inside look at his work and […]