Mitchell Widmeier Articles - Page 19

As rumors continue to be tossed around regarding the New York Knicks and their interest in Cavs’ guard Collin Sexton, many have been pondering what sort of trade package it would take for a deal to be completed. Sexton is still on his rookie deal and is due an extension at the end of next […]

Following his arrest on Wednesday, NFL cornerback Richard Sherman has been charged with five misdemeanors and is set to appear in court later on Friday afternoon. Richard Sherman was released on Thursday and posted an apology on Friday. According to the Seattle Times, the driving misdemeanors that Sherman is being charged with are the more […]

The ongoing feud and rivalry between Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau has been great for golf. Most of their troll jobs of one another have come via press conferences or on social media, and on Friday it was Brooks Kopeka who once again threw in a nonchalant jab at Bryson DeChambeau. DeChambeau struggled with his […]

Losing 13 of 15 heading into the MLB All-Star break is never a good sign of any team. For the Chicago Cubs, it took them from possibly buying at the MLB Trade Deadline to certain sellers. Joc Pederson has already been traded and more moves are expected to come. Kris Bryant and Craig Kimbrel are […]

With the NBA draft and free agency rapidly approaching, the trade rumors are getting hot and heavier in the NBA. Now, it sounds like Damian Lillard will be officially added to the “disgruntled superstar” list and will request a trade away from the Portland Trail Blazers. According to Henry Abbott of TrueHoop.com, the Blazers’ superstar […]

What looked like it could be a year in which the Cubs would buy when they sat at 42-33 quickly turned into a mess with Chicago losing 13 of 15 going into the All-Star break. Meanwhile, the New York Mets are atop the NL East with a record of 47-40 and are poised to make […]

It has been a disaster of a season for the Minnesota Twins. Expected to compete for a pennant after winning back-to-back division crowns, things went south fast for Minnesota. Now, with the Twins sitting at 39-50 and holding the 4th worst record in the American League, they will be sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline. […]

The men’s Team USA basketball team set to head to the Tokyo Olympics just can’t catch a break. First, they lost to Nigeria and Australia in exhibition games and never heard the end of it. Now, Bradley Beal and Jerami Grant have both been put in health and safety protocols. As a result of those […]

As speculation continues to swirl as to what the plan of attack will be for the New York Knicks this offseason, many have pondered who could be sent away in a trade if New York opts to swing big. RJ Barrett might be the Knicks’ best asset when you factor in his age, that he’s […]

After Conor McGregor had to bow out of his main event match against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, many have started to question how much gas is left in the tank and how he will recover from his injury. McGregor broke his leg right near the end of round one against Poirier in gruesome fashion […]

Jason Kidd was introduced as the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. Kidd comes over from the Los Angeles Lakers where he had been an assistant coach on Frank Vogel’s staff. It’s another opportunity for Kidd to get into the head coaching ranks after past stops with the Nets and Bucks. The […]

The Big 12 conference is having difficulty differentiating and addressing certain forms of trash talking directly circulating around the Texas Longhorns. Some use it as “bulletin board” material, others shake it off as nothing but trash talking is and always will be a huge part of sports. In the Big 12, the Texas Longhorns have […]

It was Kansas City Chiefs superstar tight end Travis Kelce that sent waves through social media on Wednesday when he proclaimed his last name hasn’t been pronounced right all these years. And now his brother, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, has taken center stage to clarify even further what is going on. Travis Kelce appeared […]

With the MLB Trade Deadline looming, many teams across MLB are about to find out if they will buy, sell, or stay as is on July 31. Many names have been rumored to potentially become available and perhaps none bigger than Max Scherzer. Scherzer is 37-years-old and in the last year of his contract. The […]

Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns lived up to all the hype. In what turned out to be a roller coaster ride of a game, it was the Bucks who rallied from 6 points down to start the 4th quarter to win by 6 points themselves. Khris Middleton […]

The enjoyment of the MLB All-Star Game and its festivities quickly gets wiped away once the realization hits that the MLB Trade Deadline is looming. This year is no different from that aspect. On Tuesday night, fans got to see Kris Bryant represent the National League in his all-star Cubs uniform. Joey Gallo wore the […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant is used to being one of the premier players that others want to mold their own game after. When you’re at the top of your sport, that’s often the case. Durant himself enjoys watching any type of basketball and it’s been more noted recently how much he enjoys the WNBA. […]

Point guard remains the area of focus for the New York Knicks heading into the free agency and the draft. There has been no shortage of names linked to the Knicks either via free agency or on the trade market. One name that has constantly swirled dating back to the trade deadline during the season […]

It’s always big news when finding out who the next cover athlete will be for the NBA 2K series. This year for NBA 2K22 was no different. It was teased for awhile and many guessed and speculated and now the questions have an answer. Luka Doncic, Candace Parker and other stars will grace the cover […]

It’s no secret that the New York Knicks are in the market for a point guard this offseason. It’s also no secret that Leon Rose and the front office could have plenty of options to work through both in free agency and the trade market. Collin Sexton’s name is one that has really gained traction […]

After another disappointing season that saw the Chicago Bulls go 31-41 and miss out on the postseason, it was a move Chicago made during the year that provided optimism for the future. At the NBA Trade Deadline during the year, the Bulls acquired Orlando Magic all-star center Nikola Vucevic. Pairing him alongside fellow all-star Zach […]

Rob Manfred always seems to draw a negative reaction from the masses whenever he is handing down a ruling in MLB. This can be said for many commissioners but Manfred especially. When MLB made changes over a year ago to shorten double-headers to seven innings and start extra innings with a runner on second base, […]

The run made by the Atlanta Hawks in the playoffs put them directly in the spotlight and has raised expectations looking ahead to next year. Trae Young burst onto the superstar scene and others like John Collins and Clint Capela got a major boost as well. John Collins is going to be a restricted free […]

The offseason for the New York Knicks is expected to be a busy one with tons of moving parts. After going 41-31 in Tom Thibodeau’s first year and exceeding all expectations by reaching the playoffs as the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, the plans for Leon Rose and Co. have to be more […]

Stephen A. Smith has never been one to mince words when it comes to topics on his ESPN show, First Take. Smith has made a living entertaining and providing commentary in a unique way that draws in the viewer, for better or for worse. On Monday, Stephen A. Smith was discussing the emergence of Los […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have dominated the AFC West division for five straight years. They expect to continue that success in 2021 and with Patrick Mahomes locked in for the long haul, it’ll be tough for anyone to knock them off the pedestal. Last year, Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert burst onto the […]

With nothing new on the Aaron Rodgers front pertaining to his future with the Green Bay Packers, the next target date would appear to be training camp, set for July 28. If Rodgers shows up, it’s a sign that he is willing to suit up for Green Bay this year. If he doesn’t show up, […]

The allure of the MLB Draft has never been as strong as that of the draft’s in the NBA and NFL. The one big reason for that is we don’t see those that are drafted into baseball right away as they climb through the ranks of the minor leagues. The process has been quicker for […]

With the first half of the MLB season in the books, things on the trade front will really start to heat up over the next couple of weeks. Many of the teams expected to be buyers lived up to the hype in the first half like the Dodgers, Astros, Padres and White Sox. Others like […]

The NBA offseason is always a entertaining circus act to follow along with it. Seemingly every summer there are at least a couple massive trades that go down along with the draft and the standard free agency chaos. The New York Knicks figure to be right back in the middle of that somewhat controlled chaos […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a parade like none other when they won the Super Bowl back in February. While most championship parades take to the streets, the Bucs took to the water. One of the most viral moments that came about was when Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady tossed the Lombardi Trophy from one boat […]

Cade Cunningham is in many mind the consensus number one prospect for the 2021 NBA Draft. The Detroit Pistons will have first crack at making a decision in the draft, holding the No. 1 pick. After that, sits the Houston Rockets who are just as high on Cunningham as most teams are. While the Rockets […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off yet another disappointing season that resulted in missing the postseason. However, things turned around at the end of the year as the Wolves were able to find winning ways with head coach Chris Finch’s (took over for Ryan Saunders during the season) message being bought into. Minnesota also got […]

The New England Patriots made plenty of waves this offseason signing a large free agent class with plenty of notable names. Then they took their focus to the NFL Draft, where they selected Alabama quarterback Mac Jones in the first round. Now, it might be time to turn their focus to one of their own […]

On June 24, the Chicago Cubs combined to throw a no-hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 4-0 win. The victory put the Cubs 42-33 on the season and had them right in the thick of the NL Central race. Now, Chicago has dropped 12 of their last 13 games and everyone including Kris […]

It’s becoming more and more normal to see some of the top tier high school basketball recruits skip the college route to go in a different direction before the NBA. On Friday, 16-year-old Jalen Lewis became the most recent to join the group while also becoming the youngest player ever to turn pro. Jalen Lewis […]

The Phoenix Suns stayed scorching hot from the field in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, making 20 three-pointers as a team in their 118-108 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Phoenix made it look so easy that “The Mayor of Flavortown,” Guy Fieri had a go on the court after Game 2 concluded. What ensued […]

Guarding Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has been a nightmare for defenders all postseason long. The two-time all-star has had his way since the beginning of the playoffs and didn’t even let a messed up nose ruin his good vibes on the floor. Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is widely known for his defense […]

When Kevin Durant went down with a torn achilles in the NBA Finals in 2019 against the Toronto Raptors, fans everywhere worried that one of the best in the world may not comeback as his old self. Throughout the grueling rehab process, KD had plenty of decisions to make not only regarding the ruptured achilles, […]