Nick Meyer Articles - Page 41

The Los Angeles Lakers carried a five-point lead into the second half against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 at the Ball Arena in Denver, seemingly primed for a win despite LeBron James’ embarrassing gaffe. That lead evaporated quickly behind a historic fourth-quarter performance from Jamal Murray that would prove to be the Lakers’ undoing. […]

There’s nothing like the NBA Playoffs to bring out the best, and at times, the worst in a player, as the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James watchers found out on Thursday night in Denver. A failed attempt at a dunk contest worthy slam by LeBron James stole the Lakers’ momentum in the second quarter, […]

The New York Yankees have been on cloud nine recently with seven wins in their last ten games heading into Thursday’s game at Toronto, but the team received strange news on the injury front Thursday. An unexpected injury to third baseman Josh Donaldson was revealed by MLB reporter Bryan Hoch that has people talking. Donaldson […]

Jon “Bones” Jones is the 35-year-old heavyweight champion of the UFC, and a lightning rod for controversy who never seems to shy away from a good verbal battle on social media. On Thursday night, Jones took to his Twitter account to address a recent NSFW rant by heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury against longtime UFC […]

The Golden State Warriors bowed out in the second round after a disappointing performance against the Los Angeles Lakers, and now it appears as if General Manager Bob Myers could be the first major franchise domino piece on his way out the door. The Warriors are rumored to be “bracing for the likelihood that Myers could […]

The 2023 NBA Draft will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on June 22 of this year, and former University of Connecticut guard Jordan Hawkins is among the players expected to be a hot commodity. Some of the best fits for his services include the Magic, Wizards, Pacers and Mavericks. Hawkins […]

The Orlando Magic limped to a 34-48 record last season, a mark not exactly befitting of the team’s vast repertoire of talent, led by reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero and a cast of promising young players. The Magic saw players like Banchero, Franz Wagner, Wendell Carter, Jr. and others turn in impressive […]

The Detroit Pistons have been one of the most successful NBA teams on draft day according to many accounts. Detroit selected former Oklahoma State star Cade Cunningham with the number one overall pick in 2021, and followed it up with the selections of athletic, promising players Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren last year. Unfortunately for […]

The San Francisco 49ers made it all the way to the NFC Championship Game last season led by the explosive play of George Kittle, but unfortunately the team’s superstar tight end was hampered by the absence of starting quarterback Brock Purdy that day due to injury. The 49ers are once again expected to be a […]

The Golden State Warriors’ disappointing second-round exit at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers has led to speculation about the team’s future, especially including controversial forward Draymond Green. Green averaged 9.4 points, 6.9 rebounds and 6.8 assists during the Warriors’ postseason run, a performance that was tempered by Jordan Poole’s 10.1 points per game. […]

The New York Yankees came into Tuesday night’s tilt with the Toronto Blue Jays having won six of their last eight games, but they lost something unexpectedly after the third inning: starting pitcher Domingo German, who has previously been told by umpires to wash his hands. Video of the incident was posted by Barstool Baseball, […]

The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) did not put a single team in the College Football playoff last season, but it is home to powerful programs in football, basketball and other major sports. Miami, Florida State, Clemson, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Virginia and Virginia Tech make up the conference’s “Magnificent 7” ACC schools — each […]

The New Orleans Saints battled their way to a 9-7 record in 2022 on the strength of a versatile offensive attack, but conspicuously absent was former All-Pro wide receiver Michael Thomas, who played in just three games for the team. Thomas is projected starter for the 2023 Saints alongside rookie sensation Chris Olave and free agent […]

The Golden State Warriors bowed out in round two of the playoffs Friday night in a game that showcased former Villanova shooting guard Donte DiVincenzo’s fit with and value to the team. DiVincenzo scored 16 points on an off-night for both Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole that proved to be the Warriors’ undoing in a […]

The Detroit Lions conducted an eventful second day of rookie minicamp in front of reporters Saturday, with quarterback Hendon Hooker and tight end Sam LaPorta among those turning heads in the absence of first round pick Jahmyr Gibbs. A third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Hooker has not been fully participating with the team […]

The Tennessee Titans received their 2023 schedule from the NFL on Thursday, a slate that features two prime time games including Pittsburgh on Thursday Night Football and Miami on Monday Night Football. The team is coming off of a disappointing 7-10 campaign last season that was followed up with an intriguing draft class led by […]

The Las Vegas Golden Knights are set to host the Edmonton Oilers on Friday in NHL Playoffs action. The Golden Knights will have to make due without the services of defenseman Alex Pietrangelo, who has been suspended for a late game slash on Leon Draisaitl.  The slash happened in the waning seconds of the Oilers’ […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder finished off their 2022-2023 campaign with a Play-In Tournament loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves that would prove to be the last game of the season for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and company. The Thunder finished just below .500 on the regular season with a 40-42 overall record, but it was the play of […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking up at the Atlanta Braves in the National League West standings, hoping to forge a new path behind the arms of starting pitchers Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola and others. With reliever Jose Alvarado sidelined due to injury, the team’s rotation has stepped up, leading the Phillies to three straight wins […]

A shocking Game 5 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers has left Boston Celtics fans in shambles, and star forward Jaylen Brown feeling dejected heading into a do-or-die Game 6 in the City of Brotherly Love. Brown scored 24 points to go along with six rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes during Tuesday’s 115-103 home […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have jumped out to a hot start in the National League West, with the Arizona Diamondbacks matching them stride-for-stride almost every step of the way. The team has been without the services of 2022 All-Star outfielder and free agent pickup JD Martinez, but has been led by a cast of many […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are coming off of a 2023 NFL Draft that saw them exceed most expectations with the selections of Tyree Wilson and Michael Mayer in the first two rounds. As the team prepares for the upcoming season, one of its 2022 draft picks, the hulking 6-foot-6, 375-pound, fill-in starter at right tackle, […]

Michigan football is coming off of a Big Ten Championship, one loss season and a College Football Playoff appearance. With that said, head Coach Jim Harbaugh and his Wolverines are among the national favorites to return to the playoffs in 2023. Recently, Harbaugh revealed that his current group of players showed off the “best version […]

Golf legend Tiger Woods’ $30 million legal battle with ex-girlfriend Erica Herman has reached a boiling point, as Herman has accused Woods of threatening to fire her from a managerial position at his restaurant over her refusal to sign a non-disclosure agreement she now wants voided, per ESPN. Woods was also accused of having his […]

The New York Knicks have gone ice cold from the field against the Miami Heat, and now fellow NBA player Nikola Vucevic has a plan to help the team solve the issue As hinted at by Vucevic, there is a simple fix for the Knicks shooting woes staring them right in the face that he […]

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets dropped their Game 3 road foray into the Footprint Center in Phoenix on Friday night, but not before Jokic showed off the kind of absurd skills that have made him a two-time MVP over the course of his career. Jokic seemed loose and in a “joking” mood prior to […]

On Saturday, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and Super Bowl LVII MVP Patrick Mahomes did the honor of kicking off the 2023 Kentucky Derby, sending the crowd into a frenzy with just two words. The “Riders Up” call is a long-held tradition of the Derby signaling for jockeys to mount their horses in preparation for the […]

Coach Sheldon Keefe’s Toronto Maple Leafs began their series with the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena with designs on jumping out to a commanding lead, but now find themselves down 2-0 heading to South Florida after a shocking Game 2 loss. After the team’s first playoff series win in 19 years against the Tampa Bay […]

The Florida Panthers have had plenty of memorable moments over the course of their 30 years as an NHL franchise. Record-setting Left winger Matthew Tkachuck added another one to the highlight reel on Thursday night, assisting on Gustav Forsling’s early second period goal to give Florida a 3-2 lead on the road against the Toronto […]

The Chicago Bears first started playing at Soldier Field in 1971, but the iconic stadium’s days could be numbered as recent news has accelerated the possibility of a new stadium being built in the near future. According to a report from the Chicago Sun-Times, the Bears’ franchise has submitted paperwork with the Village of Arlington […]

The Los Angeles Lakers stunned the Chase Center crowd in San Francisco on Tuesday with a 117-112 series opening win over the Golden State Warriors. What made it even more incredible is the manner in which the Lakers were able to pull it out. The Lakers outshot the Warriors from the field by a total […]

The New York Mets entered the 2023 season with high hopes for a playoff run behind the power arm duo of Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander, but Scherzer hasn’t quite lived up to the lofty standards he set last season. Scherzer returned from a controversial suspension on Wednesday to face his former team the Detroit […]

The Miami Heat dropped a 111-105 decision to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, but not before setting an NBA Playoff record not seen in 57 years without their superstar Jimmy Butler, who was ruled out due to a rolled ankle. Led by undrafted players Caleb Martin, Gabe Vincent, Max […]

New York Mets starter Justin Verlander is a likely first-ballot Hall-of-Famer, and now the focus has shifted to what team he will represent upon admission into Cooperstown. Verlander played 12 full seasons with the Detroit Tigers and five with the Houston Astros before signing a two-year deal worth $86 million with the Mets last offseason. […]

The Houston Texans selected nine players in the 2023 NFL Draft, with second overall pick CJ Stroud the crown jewel of the class. For Stroud, it was the culmination of a lifelong dream, leading to an emotional moment on stage. Stroud’s lofty draft position quieted plenty of doubters, but an interview with Peter King of […]

The Denver Nuggets made easy work of Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns at the Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday night, knocking off a well-dressed Kevin Durant led team by a final score of 125-107. The Nuggets dominated Paul and the Suns despite star center Nikola Jokic’s pre-game fears about the difficulty in stopping […]

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, 39, may not retire as the ‘GOAT’ of his position all-time, but New York Rangers fans in the Big Apple made him feel like the GOAT on Saturday night. Rodgers was shown on the jumbotron at Madison Square Garden as Rangers fans in attendance serenaded the former Green Bay […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers knocked the Memphis Grizzlies out of the NBA Playoffs on Friday night with a masterful 125-85 performance, capping off a 4-2 series win. For James and the Grizzlies, it was the culmination of a heated back-and-forth series that included Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks’ calling James “old,” and the […]

The Arizona Cardinals made a surprising move on draft day, trading up to the No. 6 spot with the Detroit Lions to select Paris Johnson Jr., an offensive tackle out of Ohio State to help protect Kyler Murray. Murray seemed to approve of Johnson days before the draft, and now his wish has come true. […]