Gerard Angelo Samillano Articles - Page 9

The Las Vegas Raiders are in a transition period. They sit in the middle of contending for a Wild Card spot and “tanking” for a top pick in the draft. Their best player, star running back Josh Jacobs, left the team in the offseason. What they will do in the 2024 season is anyone’s guess […]

Russell Wilson is in a rather interesting position this season. There was a time when the former Seattle Seahawks star quarterback was on track to become a Hall of Famer. However, after a disastrous two years with the Denver Broncos, Wilson’s Hall of Fame credentials are in question. This season, Wilson will be playing for […]

It’s time for change for the Utah Jazz. After a disappointing 2023-24 season, the team is looking to switch things up and start a rebuild. It’s not going to be a quick rebuild, too: the way things are right now for Utah, a hard reset is in order. They’ll have to struggle for a few […]

A new season brings about changes for every NFL team. With the NFL draft, teams are able to acquire young new talent to shore up their offense. Most rookies end up starting pretty low on the depth chart, simply due to their lack of experience. A select few, though, end up taking over the starting […]

Crazy how fast time flies, huh. A few years ago, Dallas Goedert was being billed as the heir apparent to Philadelphia Eagles legend Zach Ertz. Now, Goedert is one of the veterans on the squad. With age comes uncertainty, though. Goedert is 29, and his contract is going to expire at the end of the […]

What is the world is going on with Taijuan Walker? Last year, Walker was a reliable arm for the Philadelphia Phillies. He also had a prior season where he posted some of the best stats of his career. In 2024, however, Walker has been a walking disaster for Philadelphia. The right-handed has struggled mightily this […]

What are the Chicago Bulls planning? Much has been made about the Oklahoma City Thunder getting a clear upgrade in the Josh Giddey-Alex Caruso swap. However, it’s not immediately clear what Chicago is aiming for with their acquisition of Giddey. The young Australian guard’s stock has diminished after a lackluster 2023-24 season. There’s another aspect […]

Shohei Ohtani is unreal, man. The Los Angeles Dodgers star is one of the most feared batters in today’s game. Ohtani’s blend of power, contact, and speed makes him one of the greatest to ever play the game. In particular, that power shows up in spectacular ways. The Los Angeles Angels were once the benefactors […]

The Boston Celtics are an intimidating team for a multitude of reasons. On the court, they have been one of the most consistent elite teams in the league for the last decade or so. Off the court, though, Boston fans are one of the most passionate fans in the sport. They can get a bit […]

The center position is going to be one of the more hotly-contested positions in the 2024 NBA free agency period. There are many elite big men that are set to hit the market. In addition, a few centers could potentially be trade targets due to their situation. There are quite a few teams that do […]

It’s about to be lockdown city in Oklahoma City! In a rather shocking turn of events, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls for All-Defense guard Alex Caruso. It was a surprising move, but quite the pleasant surprise for the team. Caruso is a perfect fit in the new-look OKC squad […]

We got ourselves our first trade, ladies and gentlemen! The 2024 NBA offseason has “officially” started with our first trade. It’s a pretty big trade, too: the Oklahoma City Thunder sent Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls for Alex Caruso. It’s a massive trade that will have big ramifications for the upcoming season. Some fans […]

Injury? What injury? A few days ago, New York Yankees fans suffered a heart attack when star outfielder Aaron Judge was hit by an errant pitch to his hand. Given the news of Mookie Betts’ own hand injury forcing him out for 6-8 weeks, fans were definitely worried about his availability. Thankfully, Aaron Boone hinted […]

Chicago Bears fans are putting all their eggs in the Caleb Williams basket. After years of turmoil at the quarterback position, the team has finally landed the top prospect from his draft class. Williams has talent and pedigree, but his position in the pros is yet to be determined, of course. Still, based on what […]

It’s been a rough return for Walker Buehler. After missing most of the 2023 season due to injury, Buehler returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation this season. The results have been… not ideal. In seven starts this season, Buehler has 5.84 ERA, way above league average. Not what you’d like to see from someone […]

The New York Yankees just can’t catch a break. A few weeks ago, Juan Soto suffered an injury scare that threatened his season. Ultimately, the injury ended up not being that serious. Now, New York will be dealing with an injury to their other star outfielder. During their game against the Baltimore Orioles, Aaron Judge […]

What a brutal way to end your season. Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks fought through hell and worse during their path to the NBA Finals. They overcame all of the juggernauts in the Western Conference to face the Boston Celtics. Unfortunately for them, the Celtics were just on another level. They were able to […]

The Orlando Magic just finished an impressive season. They came into the 2023-24 season with little to no expectations. Who would expect anything after a team that finished the prior season with a 34-48 record, which was 13th in the Eastern Conference. In a surprising twist, though, Orlando flipped the script, going to the playoffs […]

Football fans are petty fans. Whenever a fanbase feels that someone has wronged them, they tend to never forget those “aggressors”. New England Patriots legend Tom Brady got a piece of that action when he visited St. Louis a few days ago. Why was Brady in St. Louis, of all places? Well, it was to […]

OG Anunoby is about to get paid. The New York Knicks star is due for a contract extension after a magnificent half-season with the team. Anunoby’s elite presence on the defensive end, as well as his offensive production, proved that he’s going to be a valuable member of the team for a long time. That […]

What do NBA players do in the offseason? Different players have different ways of going through the offseason. Yes, there’s going to be some training here and there. However, while they wait for the season to start back up, players find ways to take the stress off. For Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, his […]

Elly De La Cruz is a force of nature. The Cincinnati Reds shortstop has been electrifying ever since he made his MLB debut last season. On the plate, De La Cruz brings a rare combination of speed and power that makes him tough to face. On defense, he’s got the athleticism to make plays from […]

The Green Bay Packers’ gamble finally paid off. A few years ago, the Packers drafted Jordan Love despite having Aaron Rodgers still under contract. The idea was that Love would be ready by the time that Rodgers either retired or was traded… the latter of which happened last offseason. That’s exactly what happened, as the […]

Travis Kelce is back for more. The Kansas City Chiefs star tight end is returning to the team for one more season at age 35. At this point in many players’ careers, they tend to see their workload lessen. A player in his mid-30s is considered old in NFL years, with their bodies being pretty […]

One out of four, baby! The Dallas Mavericks officially started their quest to conquer the Boston Celtics’ 3-0 lead with a resounding Game 4 win on the road. After three games of struggling to crack the Boston defense, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving finally broke through, with some help from their bench players. After the […]

Put away the brooms, folks. The Boston Celtics’ hopes of sweeping the Dallas Mavericks in the Finals were ended after a rough loss in Game 4. In a complete 180 of the dynamic in this series, it was Dallas getting their way against the Boston lineup. The result was a 40-point blowout that ends the […]

A few days ago, there were rumblings that UConn men’s basketball head coach Dan Hurley was being heavily considered as the next Los Angeles Lakers head coach. The rumors intensified in the coming days, with Hurley setting a deadline on his decision. Now, Hurley has made his decision clear: he will be staying with the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are out for revenge. After going all the way to the Super Bowl in 2022-23, the Eagles struggled mightily in the 2023 season. The record doesn’t show it, but the entire team did not play at the same level they did before. Now, Philly is looking for redemption as they look for […]

The New York Yankees are on god mode right now. After last year’s disappointing campaign, the Bronx Bombers have come back in full force this season with the addition of Juan Soto. That, along with some savvy moves around the seams, have made New York the best team in the American League right now. Still, […]

The Boston Celtics are two wins away from winning their first championship in 16 years. After years of falling short of the goal, Boston finally has the upper hand in the NBA Finals over the Dallas Mavericks. A nail-biting win in Game 2 ensured that they will head to Dallas with a 2-0 lead. There’s […]

The Seattle Mariners have taken control of the AL West! A large power vacuum formed in the division with the collapse of the Houston Astros and the defending champions Texas Rangers. With both teams struggling, Seattle has stormed into the playoff picture. Their record isn’t exactly stellar (36-30, compared to the other division leaders’ 40+ […]

The Chicago Cubs are struggling mightily this season. After nearly making it to the playoffs last year, the team is seemingly struggling to piece together a consistent season. There’s been some bright spots, for sure, but this season has been filled with mostly frustration for the team. Injuries have also played a part in their […]

Kansas City Chiefs players are NOT having a good offseason so far. The two names that have made the headlines recently are Harrison Butker and Rashee Rice. Butker got a lot of flak from the internet for his inflammatory commencement speech. Rice, on the other hand, is dealing with serious criminal charges against him. A […]

Angel Reese has quietly been one of the better rookies from the 2024 WNBA Draft Class. There’s been a lot of talk about Caitlin Clark’s up-and-down year, Cameron Brink’s excellence, but lost in the sauce is Reese’s contributions. The LSU product isn’t a flashy scorer, but her fundamentals and all-around game make her a perfect […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is finding his groove! Los Angeles Dodgers fans were a little bit (or extremely worried, depending on who you ask) after his terrible Spring Training and his first-ever start in the regular season. However, as the season progressed, the Japanese sensation has figured out how to deal with MLB-caliber hitters. Now, Yamamoto is […]

Team USA has released their final roster of the women’s basketball team for the 2024 Olympics. The US has been inarguably the best team in the world for some time now, and they look to maintain that pristine standing in Paris. The roster has plenty of WNBA stars, from budding like Sabrina Ionescu and A’ja […]

Stefon Diggs has a new home. After months of rumors about him being disgruntled with the Buffalo Bills, the star wide receiver was rumored to be on the trade block. The rumor eventually became true, as he was dealt to the Houston Texans that same offseason. Now, Diggs will be paired up with an up-and-coming […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have two new men at the quarterback position. Russell Wilson and Justin Fields were acquired by the team in the offseason as part of a small retooling the team did. While there’s questions about who will start for them, fans are nonetheless intrigued by this highly interesting quarterback battle this season. Both […]

Well, that’s not good. The New York Yankees have been on an incredible run this season. A big reason for their success has been the excellent hitting of their two stars, Juan Soto and Aaron Judge. The latter has found his form after a tough start, while the former has regained his consistent hitting en […]