Steve Silverman Articles - Page 28

The news this summer for the Minnesota Vikings has been quite discouraging. It started with the tragic death of fourth-round draft choice Khyree Jackson, who was killed in an automobile accident in early July. Shortly after that, second-year wideout Jordan Addison was arrested on suspicion of DUI, an event that could still result in a […]

The gold medal game in men’s basketball at the Paris Olympics between the United States and France was a compelling event that caught the attention of basketball fans and NBA observers. It took a monumental effort from Steph Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant to overcome the host nation by a 98-87 margin. While the […]

The pressure is never off at Ohio State. Especially after three consecutive losses to archrival Michigan. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day should have an elite team on his hands once again this season, and since the Wolverines don’t have J.J. McCarthy at quarterback and Jim Harbaugh is no longer roaming the sidelines, the advantage […]

The controversy involving the court decision that asked Jordan Chiles to return the bronze medal in the Olympic floor exercise event is not over. USA Gymnastics now says it has video evidence that Jordan Chiles's score inquiry was filed within the one-minute limit. It asks CAS to revise its ruling that said Chiles should lose […]

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy made his debut in his team’s first preseason game, and the team’s top draft choice from Michigan delivered a strong performance against the Las Vegas Raiders. McCarthy threw two impressive touchdown passes in Minnesota’s 24-23 triumph. .@jjmccarthy09's throw. Trishton's catch.@JJettas2's reaction. Everything about this video is gold. Absolute gold. […]

In the aftermath of the United States winning the gold medal in men’s basketball for the fifth straight time, Team USA captain and NBA superstar LeBron James was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament. In addition to celebrating the memorable 98-87 triumph over France in the championship game, James said that basketball continues […]

The United States earned its gold medal in men’s basketball after a hard-fought and memorable 98-87 victory over France, and much of the credit must go sharpshooting Stephen Curry, who nailed four three-point field goals in a decisive fourth quarter surge. Players to win an NBA title, NBA MVP, Finals MVP and an Olympic Gold […]

Texas Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi is noted for his consistency and his ability to come through in big games. However, he was hit hard by the New York Yankees in an 8-0 loss Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium. Eovaldi was removed from the game and the pitcher was clearly […]

The New York Yankees are battling for first place in the American League East, and it’s clear that Yankees manager Aaron Boone needs all hands on deck as the season has reached a critical point. The Yankees may have gotten a bit of good news Saturday when initial X-rays and a CT scan revealed that […]

The struggling Baltimore Orioles have made a move that they hope will solidify their infield by signing former All-Star Jean Segura to a minor-league contract. The Miami Marlins released Segura during the 2023 season, and he has been out of baseball since then. Segura has been a shortstop for the majority of his 12-year career, […]

Steve Kerr and Team USA knew that their trip to Paris to play in the Olympics was not going to be a vacation. That point was proven beyond a shadow of a doubt Thursday when the LeBron James and his teammates were pushed to the limit before the Americans pulled out a 95-91 victory over […]

The Denver Broncos would like to turn their recent history around and put together a winning team that finds a way to get into the playoffs. One thing that head coach Sean Payton knows that he needs to see for that to happen is improved quarterback play. The head coach offered up his plans for […]

The Boston Bruins have long been one of the most consistent and successful teams in the NHL. In recent years, they have been dominant in the regular season and have been to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2019 and were favorites to win the championship in 2023. However, the 2019 championship series ended with the […]

The Texas Rangers are having a difficult 2024 season, but the 2023 World Series champions were recognized at the White House Thursday by President Joe Biden for their accomplishment last fall. More than just hosting the Rangers, Biden noted Corey Seager’s memorable moment during the Rangers’ victory parade that came after they defeated the Arizona […]

Katie Ledecky has had remarkable success as an Olympic athlete. Her domination as a swimmer has made her a hero/celebrity in the United States — although her humble nature makes her something of a reluctant one. She has nine gold medals in her career, and the latest came when she finished first in the 800-meter […]

The U.S. Olympic basketball team is loaded with star players. That talent was on display Saturday as the U.S. defeated Puerto Rico 104-83, a victory that clinched the top seed in the medal round. The U.S. team is likely to be even stronger when the team faces Brazil Tuesday because guard Jrue Holiday is likely […]

Steve McMichael was one of the core players on the legendary Chicago Bears defense that keyed the team’s only Super Bowl championship during the 1985 season. He finally received his gold jacket as he was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame 30 years after his retirement from the NFL. "That's you baby, forever." […]

Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins is coming off a spectacular season, and he has been brilliant throughout his eight-year NFL career. He has been rewarded by his peers after being voted the No. 1 player in the NFL. Consider LeBron James a huge fan of the receiver. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar is in […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are engaged in a crucial series with the Chicago Cubs this weekend, and after losing the first two games of the series at Wrigley Field, they pulled out a narrow 5-4 victory Saturday. However, there was some unfortunate news during the game as Cardinals outfielder Michael Siani was forced to exit […]

The New England Patriots are beginning a new era with Jerod Mayo as their head coach and the hope of the team making significant progress in the 2024 season. The Patriots brought in veteran Jacoby Brissett to take over as the team’s starting quarterback and they selected Drake Maye with the No. 3 pick in […]

The San Francisco 49ers came as close to a Super Bowl title as a team can without actually raising the Vince Lombardi Trophy last season. The extended the Kansas City Chiefs to overtime in the championship game but ultimately fell short of their goal. Head coach Kyle Shanahan and his team are intent on getting […]

Quarterbacks continue to get paid at an increasingly high rate in the NFL. The most recent signal callers to sign long-term contracts that exceed the $200 million mark include Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers and Tua Tagovailoa of the Miami Dolphins. However, the Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott have not come to […]

Gordon Hayward announced his retirement from the NBA after a 14-year career, and while he spent the first seven years of his career with the Utah Jazz, the Boston Celtics sent out a congratulatory tweet to Hayward and wished him well in his retirement. Congrats Gordon Hayward on a great career and best of luck […]

Simone Biles is one of the stars of the Paris Olympic Games, perhaps the brightest one of all. She won the gold medal for the all-around gymnastics title Thursday with an array of performances that has left many of the sport’s experts and an even greater number of the gymnast’s fans to reaffirm her label […]

The Minnesota Vikings are at a critical point as they prepare for the 2024 NFL season. The team that won the NFC North two years ago appears to be in a difficult position this year. The Detroit Lions are the defending division champions and they are favored to repeat that success and also challenge the […]

The San Diego Padres are on a roll as the Major League schedule reaches the final two months of the season. After losing their first game after the All-Star break, the Padres have won 9 of their next 10 games and have climbed within 4.5 games of the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers in the National […]

Any time the Yankees and Red Sox get together, it’s an occasion for fireworks. That was the case Saturday night when both teams scored early and often to set up a tight and high-scoring game. One of the key performers has been Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu, who delivered a home run in the […]

The New York Yankees have been slumping since putting together a brilliant start that allowed them to build an eye-catching 50-22 record. Since that point they have dropped 23 of their next 33 games, and they have taken the step of trading for All-Star Jazz Chisholm from the Miami Marlins. The Yankees sent three minor […]

The slumping New York Yankees are trying to give their team a lift with a move prior to the trade deadline. They have traded three prospect to the Miami Marlins for All-Star Jazz Chisholm. The Yankees are getting a combination infielder-centerfielder who has the capability of jump starting the team’s offense when he gets hot. […]

The Seattle Mariners have been going through a recent offensive downturn, and they are hoping that the acquisition of outfielder Randy Arozarena can give the team a lift. The Mariners were swept in a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels, and the Mariners were held to one run in each game. Mariner's manager Scott […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will play a series against the streaking Houston Astros, but they will have to start the three-game set without star first baseman Freddie Freeman. That’s because Freeman has been called back home to Los Angeles because his son son has been hospitalized. Freddie Freeman hasn't missed a game this season and […]

The slumping New York Yankees may be getting slugger Giancarlo Stanton back in their lineup Monday when the Yankees face the National League East-leading Philadelphia Phillies. Stanton has been out with a hamstring injury since June 23, and the Yankees are hoping that he can provide some much-needed power to their struggling offense. Yankees hope […]

There is a risk for players who feel the need to use performance enhancers as they attempt to climb the ladder in professional baseball. Players caught using drugs to improve their chances of rising through the minor leagues and ultimately making the major leagues will see their dreams come to a halt through a suspension […]

The Minnesota Vikings were NFC North champions just two years ago, but as they start their work this summer in training camp, many observers believe they will be battling the Chicago Bears for third place in the division. The division has been taken over by the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers are close […]

The Baltimore Orioles are in first place in the American League East and they have a 2-game lead over the second-place New York Yankees. While they have a 61-41 record that is tied with the Cleveland Guardians for the best record in the American League, their position is anything but secure. The Orioles have shown […]

Jayson Tatum reached new heights as he completed his seventh NBA season last month with the Boston Celtics. After frustrating playoff losses to the Golden State Warriors and the Miami Heat the past two seasons, Tatum and the Celtics finally reached the promised land when they defeated the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. Tatum […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have always been a hard-nosed and irreverent organization that never demonstrates any fear of its opponents. While that philosophy worked out quite well when the Raiders had coaches like John Madden and Tom Flores along with players like Ken Stabler, Marcus Allen and Cliff Branch, it has been a long dry […]

The Baltimore Ravens have served notice that they are going to make a run at going deep in the playoffs on an every-year basis. Head coach John Harbaugh is clearly one of the best in the business and he has a slew of great players he can depend on. The most important is clearly quarterback […]

The Detroit Lions figure to be one of the most dangerous teams in the NFL this season. They are coming off their most successful season of the Super Bowl era as they won the NFC North title and two playoff games before they were narrowly defeated by the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC title […]