Steve Silverman Articles - Page 19

The Philadelphia Flyers are tired of living on the outside of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Other than the Covid year of 2020, they have not competed in the postseason since 2018. Team president Keith Jones and general manager Daniel Briere have been patient and so have the team’s fans, but the time for waiting is […]

There is no doubt about Scottie Scheffler’s dominance in the world of professional golf. He completed his victory in The Open Championship Sunday by firing a final round score of 3-under 68 at the Royal Portbush Golf Club in Northern Ireland. That gave Scheffler a final score of 17 under par in the final major […]

The Washington Commanders have plans to build a new stadium on the site of their former home at RFK Stadium. However, those plans could be scuttled if President Trump has his way. Even though multiple national and international issues would seemingly be more important to the Chief Executive, the President has threatened to keep the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a difficult season with injuries to this point. While they are in first place in the National League West, they have not had their full complement throughout the majority of the season. While most of the injuries have impacted the pitching staff, the Dodgers have been without utilityman Kike […]

The Minnesota Vikings have become one of the elite teams in the NFC under head coach Kevin O’Connell. After winning 13 games and the NFC North title in 2022 and 14 games last season, O’Connell has earned a great deal of respect from his peers and keen NFL observers. O’Connell’s greatest strength is his ability […]

When it comes to cornerback play, the Chicago Bears are counting on Jaylon Johnson to be their best cover man and one of the elite at his position in the NFL. Johnson signed a four-year, $76 million contract last season and that gave the elite cornerback an elite paycheck. However, that level has since been […]

The Open Championship is the oldest tournament in golf and the picture of tradition and decorum. Those who broadcast the event try to carry themselves with dignity and discipline. That includes the American broadcasters who often try to show the same respect for the tournament as their British cohorts, who have a particular reverence for […]

The New York Yankees have an incredible history when it comes to winning. No team can come close to the 27 World Series championships the team has won throughout their history. Additionally, the Yankees have a history of some of the most dominating players who have been captains throughout their team history. "I see the […]

The Chicago Cubs got off to a solid start in their first game after the All-Star break as they registered a 4-1 triumph over the streaking Boston Red Sox Friday at Wrigley Field. The Cubs began the game decisively in the first inning as slugger Seiya Suzuki drove the first pitch he saw from Red […]

The Boston Red Sox brought a 10-game winning streak into post-All-Star break opener against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Manager Alex Cora knew it would be a tough assignment because the hosts were a first place team in the National League Central that had played extremely well at home. What initially looked like interference […]

The ramifications of yet another disappointment in the Stanley Cup playoffs continue to echo in Toronto. The Maple Leafs have made multiple changes since losing to the eventual Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers in the seventh game of their second-round matchup. While the biggest was letting superstar forward Mitch Marner walk in free agency, the […]

The New York Yankees are involved in a significant fight with the Toronto Blue Jays and the Boston Red Sox for first place in the American League East. The Yankees had that position for a majority of the season, but they were passed by the Blue Jays two weeks ago when Toronto swept a four-game […]

The San Francisco Giants made one of the biggest moves of the first half of the 2025 Major League Baseball season when they traded for Rafael Devers of the Boston Red Sox. Devers had been one of the game’s best hitters and run producers during his career in Boston, and it appeared that the Giants […]

Jim Harbaugh is getting ready for the start of training camp with the Los Angeles Chargers. However, before the start of his second year with the AFC West team, he took time out to go to the White House and meet with President Donald Trump. The Chargers coach is known for being against abortion, a […]

The Tampa Bay Rays went to Fenway Park for a four-game series with the hope of separating themselves from the resurgent Boston Red Sox. However, instead of winning or splitting the four games, the Rays found themselves on the wrong end of a sweep even though the team pitched and and played defense extremely well. […]

The Boston Red Sox are streaking as they head into the All-Star break with 10 consecutive wins. They have reeled off series sweeps of the Washington Nationals (3 games), Colorado Rockies (3 games) and the Tampa Bay Rays (4 games), and they are just one game behind the second-place New York Yankees and three games […]

The Chicago Cubs have had a masterful first half of the season and they go into the All-Star Break in first place in the National League Central Division with a 1.0-game lead over the hard-charging Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs are coming off a series victory over the New York Yankees, winning two of three games […]

The Boston Red Sox head into the All-Star break having catapulted themselves into the American League East race as a result of their current 10-game winning streak. Manager Alex Cora hopes the midseason break won’t cool off his team when it returns to action Friday against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Three of Cora’s […]

Aaron Judge is on a home run pace that no player has ever been able to match. The huge Yankee outfielder and captain of the team belted the 350th home run of his career in Saturday’s 5-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs. He has reached that milestone faster than any other player. Aaron Judge didn't […]

The Green Bay Packers play in the smallest market in the United States, but they have the most prolific history in the NFL. The Packers have won 13 league championships, including four Super Bowls and they have had a slew of legendary players, coaches and teams. Few teams can even come close to matching the […]

There was little doubt who the Dallas Mavericks would select when they won the NBA Draft lottery in May. The team celebrated as if it were New Year’s Eve at midnight when they knew they could select Cooper Flagg out of Duke after the young phenom’s freshman season. A loud “Coop” chant from Dallas fans […]

Novak Djokovic went up against one of the sport’s most powerful young players Friday and fell to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinal round Friday. The 38-year-old Djokovic was hoping to get a chance to compete against superstar Carlos Alcaraz in the championship Sunday, but Sinner dominated in a 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 triumph. Djokovic says […]

As the trade deadline approaches, teams with needs will be pursuing deals that address key issues. Since so many teams remain in contention under the modern playoff format that will allow six teams to make the playoffs from each league, it’s not always easy to find a trade partner that is willing to depart with […]

The Detroit Lions ended the 2024 season with unfinished business. They dominated their NFC competition during the regular season as they won the NFC North and captured the top seed in the playoffs as a result of their 15-2 record. However, their dream season ended in nightmarish fashion as they were bounced out of the […]

Venus Williams has not competed in a WTA tennis event in more than a year, but that streak is about to end. She has accepted a Wild Card invitation to participate in the DC Open later this month, and she is looking forward to putting her skills to the test. Venus Williams is headed to […]

Brandon Nimmo of the New York Mets hit a career milestone in the first game of the team’s doubleheader Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. "I became a man in this organization. I hope the fan bases enjoyed this ride as much as I have" Brandon Nimmo reflects on playing in 1,000 career games pic.twitter.com/xIGSz6OuMi — […]

The Penn State Nittany Lions are in a strong position as head coach James Franklin and his players get ready for the 2025 college football season. The Nittany Lions have been an elite Big Ten team for years, but Franklin’s crew has stumbled against the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes for six consecutive years. […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the most historic franchises in Major League Baseball. They have been competing in the National League since 1887, and they actually played five seasons in the American Association before that. While the modern-day version of the team has struggled badly in the National League Central and has only been […]

The All-Star break is just a week away for the Toronto Blue Jays, and the team is flying high. The Blue Jays have reeled off an eight-game winning streak — including all seven games in a homestand for just the second time in team history — and they have moved into first place over the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays (52-38) are on a roll and there may be no stopping them the rest of the season. After polishing off the Los Angeles Angels for the third consecutive game, the Blue Jays have a three-game lead on the second-place New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League […]

Clayton Kershaw is getting rewarded by Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred. Days after the superb Dodgers left-hander recorded the 3,000th strikeout of his career, Kershaw was named as a Commissioner’s Selection to the National League All-Star team. Your 2025 MLB All-Star Game Rosters ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/5AE0oQF57R — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 6, 2025 The All-Star Game […]

There are significant changes coming for the Kansas City Chiefs. While they have won 3 Super Bowls with Patrick Mahomes at quarterback and have appeared in two others, the team has seen the focus shift from offensive dominance to defensive excellence in recent seasons. Both head coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach want […]

When it comes to winning at Wimbledon this year, most observers expect two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to make his way back to the finals against Jannik Sinner. Prior to the arrival of those two, Wimbledon regularly belonged to Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Novak Djokovic […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been rolling recently, winning 8 of their last 10 games and building an 8-game lead over the San Diego Padres in the National League West. They have managed to get hot and establish firm control in their division even though they have suffered numerous injuries to their pitching staff. However, […]

The Baltimore Orioles have been trying to climb back into relevance in the American League East after a brutal start to the season. However, injuries behind the plate may prevent the team from coming all the way back and approaching the .500 mark. Gary Sanchez, who had been forced into the Orioles lineup after injuries […]

The Boston Red Sox are trying fight their way back into contention for a spot in the playoffs in the second half of the season. While they have played inconsistent baseball and been troubled by injuries in the first half of the season, they have been starting to hit the ball much better and the […]

Carlos Alcaraz may not be perfect, but he is not about to derailed as he attempts to win his third consecutive Wimbledon championship. He was pushed hard in his third-round match by Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany before he came up with a four-set victory. 21 – Since the inaugural ATP Tour season in 1990, Carlos […]

The New York Yankees are in a tailspin. After leading the American League East since mid-April, the Yankees now find themselves in second place in the division behind the Toronto Blue Jays and tied with the Tampa Bay Rays. They lost their fifth game in a row Friday when they dropped a 6-5 decision at […]

Aryna Sabalenka is on track to earn her first Wimbledon championship. She has gotten through the first week of competition and while she was pushed hard by British hopeful Emma Radacanu in the third round of the tournament, she emerged with a 7-6, 6-4 (8-6) triumph. 11 – Aryna Sabalenka is the first player to […]