Nick Meyer Articles - Page 24

The 2023-2024 NFL season hasn’t gone to plan for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but that hasn’t hurt Coach Mike Tomlin’s standing across the NFL, according to a recent survey of anonymous NFL players. The Steelers are 6-4 and coming off of a loss to the Cleveland Browns, but have given up more points than they’ve scored […]

The Cleveland Browns are quietly putting together one of the better seasons in the National Football League this season, although they will be forced to continue without star QB Deshaun Watson. Watson updated fans on his injury status on Tuesday in a way that only he could. The usually stoic and reserved Watson said a […]

The Green Bay Packers are preparing to take on the Detroit Lions Thursday in a game few expect them to win. Historically, the Packers have done well against their NFC North division rivals, but things are different this season with the Lions perched firmly atop the division with an 8-2 record so far. The Packers […]

Detroit Lions and NFL fans across the world were treated to the premier of the new Barry Sanders documentary ‘Bye Bye Barry’ on Tuesday, which chronicles the upbringing, success, fame, and retirement of the former Lions running back. Sanders retired in 1999, just over 1,000 yards shy of potentially breaking Walter Payton’s record for most […]

The Miami Dolphins are one of the most intriguing stories and teams of the 2023-2024 season. With a 7-3 record, the Dolphins have a lead over the New York Jets and New England Patriots in the AFC East and have scored 305 points on offense, most in the division. Recently, star Dolphins defensive back Jalen […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics dropped a 121-118 game to the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night in overtime, but the game wasn’t without its silver linings. Tatum scored a season-high 45 points against the Hornets in the Queen City, adding 13 rebounds while recording six assists and seven made three-pointers. The epic duel between […]

The Green Bay Packers knocked off the Los Angeles Chargers this past Sunday, giving them plenty of confidence heading into a Thanksgiving showdown with the Detroit Lions. The Lions are 8-2 on the season after a comeback win over the Chicago Bears. The hope for Coach Dan Campbell and the Lions is that they can […]

The Los Angeles Clippers battled the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night, with the Clippers leading a few minutes into the third quarter. New Clippers acquisition James Harden has brought a different type of energy and vibe to the team, something Clippers star Paul George spoke on recently. Fellow Clippers star Kawhi Leonard made his […]

The Detroit Lions’ Barry Sanders retired in 1999, and has since become a fixture in the Metro Detroit community, appearing in countless television and radio ads and at Ford Field for Lions games. Sanders retired as the NFL’s all-time leading rusher and was later surpassed by Emmitt Smith of the Dallas Cowboys, his biggest rival […]

The Philadelphia Phillies decided to keep one of their most promising pitchers recently when they signed Aaron Nola to a seven-year deal reportedly worth upwards of $172 million. Nola turned down more money to stay with the Phillies, in the city he called the “most comfortable place for him.” Star slugger Bryce Harper has also […]

The Dolphins have become one of the most fun teams to watch in the National Football League, and their offense is regarded by most people as the biggest reason why. Led by Coach Mike McDaniel, QB Tua Tagovailoa, WR Tyreek Hill and a cast of many others, the Dolphins’ offense is one of the best […]

The Ohio State football team knocked off the Minnesota Golden Gophers by a final score of 37-3 on Saturday in preparation for the Michigan football matchup next week. The Buckeyes honored their stars in the last home game of the season, but one of them, linebacker Tommy Eichenberg, was held out of the matchup just […]

The New York Knicks won a playoff series last season and are hoping to build on the momentum with another climb up the league standings in 2023-2024. The Knicks are enjoying an excellent performance from RJ Barrett so far this season. A concerning injury to Quentin Grimes has caused concern among the New York faithful. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are 6-6 on the season and leaving fans wondering whether it’s worth investing in them emotionally. Zion Williamson meanwhile is looking like an absolute force of nature, ramping up his slam dunking theatrics recently. Williamson was ruled out against the Wolves recently for a surprising reason. The Pelicans are setting themselves […]

The Milwaukee Bucks took on the Dallas Mavericks at home on Saturday night, and ‘The Greek Freak’ Giannis Antetokounmpo took it upon himself to make sure the visitors don’t forget he’s one of the NBA’s burgeoning all-time greats. Prior to the game, Giannis’ injury struggles were revealed. Mavs boss Jason Kidd got real on the […]

The Louisville football team is ranked ninth in the country and appears ready to make some noise heading down the stretch of the season. Jeff Brohm’s Cardinals took on the Miami football Hurricanes on Saturday with a lot on the line. It’s been a whirlwind season for Brohm, who got honest on the nerves of […]

The Green Bay Packers have a home game against the Los Angeles “Super” Chargers this weekend at home before taking on the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving in Motown. The Packers will have to deal with a fired up Justin Herbert, who talked about how hyped he is to visit Lambeau Field this weekend. A Super […]

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles last year in Super Bowl 57, and next the two teams will renew hostilities at Arrowhead Stadium for a Monday Night Football clash for the ages. The Chiefs are closely following the Eagles’ roster moves including a recent pair of them made in anticipation of Monday night’s […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are 4-5 on the season coming off of a heartbreaking loss to the Detroit Lions at home. As has been the case in many other stadiums, Detroit Lions fans took over sections of SoFi Field this past Sunday, sending a bold and unenjoyable message to Chargers fans everywhere to step their […]

The Cincinnati Bengals took on the Baltimore Ravens on the road, carving out a 10-7 lead late in the second quarter. It wasn’t all sunshine and roses for Joe Burrow and the Bengals however as a tense moment unfolded between the former LSU QB and a newcomer at the wide receiver position. The receiver in […]

The Chicago Bears enter Week 11 against their inter-divisional rivals the Detroit Lions with a record of 3-7 on the year. They’ve given up a whopping 255 points on the season, the worst mark in the NFC North division. The Bears are likely to get QB Justin Fields back from injury, good news considering he […]

The Los Angeles Angels did not make the playoffs this season, but the team’s fans were treated to another vintage performance from Shohei Ohtani, the baseball superstar with no equal in MLB history. Ohtani was named American League MVP on Thursday, winning the award alongside Ronald Acuna of the Braves (National League). New Angels manager […]

The Iowa football team has quietly compiled an 8-2 record on the season including a Big Ten West leading 5-2 record. This past Saturday against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in Iowa City, the Hawkeyes lost perhaps the biggest reason for their success so far this year: defensive back and special teams ace Cooper DeJean. DeJean, […]

The Dallas Mavericks took on the Washington Wizards on Wednesday in D.C., and a potentially scary situation unfolded regarding guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. and his leg. Prior to the game, Mavs star guard Kyrie Irving was ruled out due to a foot injury. On Wednesday, Hardaway scored 31 points, a team high for Dallas, but […]

The Golden State Warriors lost a home matchup to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, but Draymond Green’s MMA style choke attempt on Rudy Gobert has garnered most of the headlines ever since. Former Celtics star Paul Pierce offered a show of support for Green following the game. Green’s five-game suspension was handed down by […]

The NFL season has been filled with twists and turns so far, and Week 11 should be no exception. The schedule is jam-packed with high quality games including a Monday Night Football Super Bowl rematch between the Chiefs and Eagles, that should give both Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes plenty of chances to stuff the […]

The Michigan football team is scheduled to take on a dangerous Maryland team on the road this weekend, likely without its coach Jim Harbaugh. Recently former Heisman Trophy winner, Michigan alum and former Super Bowl MVP Desmond Howard began speaking out in support of Harbaugh after being asked on numerous sports news programs. Howard’s takes […]

The New York Yankees just finished what’s being called their most miserable season in thirty years, but it wasn’t without its high points. Yankees ace Gerrit Cole turned in a dazzling performance for Aaron Boone’s team, which finished above .500 but fell embarrassingly short of its goal of making the playoffs and winning a World […]

The Dallas Cowboys are a contender for a bye in the first round of the NFC Playoffs this season, and Dak Prescott is soaking in the “redemption season” vibes as Mike McCarthy’s team heads down the stretch. The Cowboys waived a former second-round draft pick recently in a move that has fans talking. A Cowboys […]

The Detroit Pistons are reeling after a 126-120 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night that dropped Coach Monty Williams’s team to 2-10 on the season. For a Pistons team loaded with athleticism and young talented, the start to the 2023-2024 season has been nothing short of disastrous, prompting a series of loaded takes […]

The New York Jets don’t appear to be a good bet for a playoff spot this season considering their 4-5 record in the AFC East, but the team has shown it is capable of competing, even with Zach Wilson at the helm instead of star quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Jets have lost two straight games […]

Former Detroit Red Wings and Calgary Flames goaltender Mike Vernon was inducted in the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday along with fellow goaltenders Tom Barrasso and Henrik Lundqvist in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Vernon won his first Stanley Cup in 1989 with the Calgary Flames before leading the Red Wings to the Stanley Cup Finals […]

The newly retooled Houston Rockets are 6-3 on the young NBA season and turning heads as one of the most exciting and talented young teams in the league. Coach Ime Udoka is helping to shift the perspective of fans on the Rockets in leading them forward despite their youth. The All-Star Game merits of Alperen […]

The Michigan football team is undefeated and ranked second in the country in the current AP poll. Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines are coming off of a gutsy 24-15 victory over Coach James Franklin and the Penn State Nittany Lions in Happy Valley. Recently well known football critic Paul Finebaum called out Harbaugh and the […]

The Denver Broncos battled the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football, hoping to score an upset victory on the road. Russell Wilson and Courtland Sutton stole the show early on with a play that no AI robots, let alone humans, could have predicted. The Broncos refused to engage in Patrick Surtain II talks prior to […]

The New York Knicks took on the rival Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on Monday night, and Josh Hart stole the show for a few brief, exciting moments in a losing effort. Knicks star Julius Randle fired back at ‘naive’ expectations recently following his return from ankle surgery. Randle’s post-injury recovery habits were scrutinized […]

The Michigan basketball team came into Madison Square Garden Monday on a two-game winning streak, going up against the coach that beat them in the 2013 NCAA Basketball Tournament final, Rick Pitino. The 71-year-old Pitino signed a six-year deal to coach the Red Storm back in March of this year, and has since focused on […]

The weekly media appearances of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders have quickly become old hat as the Buffaloes’ boss has done his best to stump for nationally ranked recruits in the American media. National media pundits have mentioned the name of Sanders, aka ‘Coach Prime,’ as a potential replacement for Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M. […]

The Texas A&M football team has mostly struggled since joining the Southeastern Football Conference (SEC). The Aggies are 4-3 in the SEC this season with a 6-4 overall record, a disappointing season for one of the biggest NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) spenders in college football over the past few years. Texas A&M football hired […]