Steve Silverman Articles - Page 34

The NBA’s in-season tournament represents a major change in the way the basketball season has been contested for decades. Instead of building a winning record for the purpose of making the playoffs, NBA teams are playing for the glory of winning a new tournament. In several of the games, teams have pushed hard to expand […]

The San Francisco 49ers travel to Philadelphia in Week 13 in a game that could be a preview of the NFC Championship Game — once again. These two teams have been dominant throughout the season, and the only other NFC team that seems to be in the same class is the Dallas Cowboys. Niners quarterback […]

There are some years when it looks like NFL coaches take on an impossible task. It appeared that Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur was facing one of those seasons in 2023 as the quarterback job was handed to Jordan Love and the magical era of Brett Favre-Aaron Rodgers had come to an end. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers appeared to address a number of problems this week when offensive coordinator Matt Canada was dismissed from his position and head coach Mike Tomlin named Eddie Faulkner as the team’s interim offensive leader. The Steelers registered a 16-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in their first game since the move was made, […]

Jim Harbaugh has completed his 3-game suspension and his Michigan Wolverines (12-0, 9-0) survived his absence and will take an undefeated record into the Big Ten title game Saturday against Iowa. Harbaugh on returning: "My emotion, my focus has been with the team the entire time. It has been a tremendous season, right the exact […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers brought a winning 6-4 record into their Week 12 road game against the struggling and injured Cincinnati Bengals. Despite that winning record, the Pittsburgh offense has been an issue throughout the season. Quarterback Kenny Pickett has endured quite a bit of criticism for a lack of productivity, but that situation appears to […]

Jalen Hurts has been the triggerman for the Philadelphia Eagles offense and he has provided head coach Nick Sirianni and his teammates with the consistent ability to put the ball in the end zone since he won the starting job in 2021. Jalen Hurts now has 10-plus rushing TDs in 3 straight seasons.  No other […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have reason to hold their heads up high and feel confident for the first time this season. Mike Tomlin’s team played its best offensive game of the season behind the confident play of quarterback Kenny Pickett as the Steelers registered a 16-10 road victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. #Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, […]

The Michigan Wolverines were not only playing for an undefeated season, a spot in the Big Ten title game and the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff when they took the field at Michigan Stadium Saturday against archrival Ohio State. As the game moved into the second half, the Wolverines also were inspired […]

There is no such thing as a routine victory in the Ohio State-Michigan series. When the Wolverines saw the final seconds of their 30-24 triumph over the Buckeyes tick off the clock, their fans stormed the field in celebration. This time-lapse of Michigan fans storming the field after their win over Ohio State is insane […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the most polarizing teams in the NHL. They are loaded with stars who can fill the net quickly, but weaknesses on the blue line and in goal give opponents an opportunity to get back in any game that Toronto takes an early lead. Their top players include Auston […]

The heat on Ryan Day was intense prior to Saturday’s Ohio State-Michigan game at Michigan Stadium. The temperature has been turned up considerably after the Buckeyes dropped a 30-24 decision to the Wolverines in the battle between the two archrivals. Ryan Day loses a 3rd straight to Michigan. Is he officially on the hot seat? […]

It was a heartbreaking moment for Ohio State in its annual battle with archrival Michigan. The Buckeyes had the ball in Wolverines territory in the final moments with a chance to take a late lead and win the game. However, Kyle McCord’s pass to top receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. was intercepted by Rod Moore, and […]

Michigan has made it 3 straight wins over Ohio State, emerging from their annual confrontation against their archrivals with a 30-24 victory. The formula was a familiar one for the victor in the series. Gain an edge on your opponent in the ground game and win the turnover battle. Running back Blake Corum was the […]

There’s no doubt that the Dallas Cowboys are hot, and no player on the team is hotter than cornerback DaRon Bland. He earned a spot in the NFL record book when he returned a 4th quarter interception against the Washington Commanders for 63 yards and a touchdown to cap off a 45-10 Cowboys victory. 🫡 […]

The Minnesota Vikings will be all in to get back on the winning track in their Week 12 Monday night home game against the Chicago Bears. While they lost to the Denver Broncos last Sunday night by a narrow 21-20 margin, the Vikings have done enough good things this season to get back into a […]

A few questions are starting to be asked about the Detroit Lions after their performances in the last two weeks. While they were able to register a comeback victory over the Chicago Bears in Week 11 after falling into a deep hole, they could not manage to beat the Green Bay Packers under similar circumstances […]

The Green Bay Packers got back on the winning track in Week 11 when they defeated the Los Angeles Chargers at home. While that was a step in the right direction, few observers gave them a chance to beat the Detroit Lions on the road on Thanksgiving Day. However, none of those doubters were in […]

The Detroit Lions started the day in a strong position in the NFC playoff standings. They were in the No. 2 position behind the Philadelphia Eagles, and they figured to dominate at home on Thanksgiving Day against the Green Bay Packers. However, the visitors did not get the script, and they led from the first […]

The end is going to come for Ron Rivera in Washington, quite possibly Friday, a day after their likely Thanksgiving Day demolition at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys. If he makes it through that game, it could happen at the start of December after the Commanders lose to the Miami Dolphins in Week 13. […]

The Miami Dolphins continue to hold onto 1st place in the AFC East, and after beating the Las Vegas Raiders 20-13 in Week 11, they maintain a 1 1/2-game over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC East. Mike McDaniel’s team is seemingly on its way to a division title, but the head coach has more […]

The Buffalo Bills bounced back from an embarrassing Monday night defeat in Week 10 against the Buffalo Bills to beat the New York Jets by a 32-6 margin. The Week 11 triumph was one-sided, as have several of the Bills victories been this season. .@tonyromo “they’re beating themselves,” when talking about the @BuffaloBills in recent […]

As the Ohio State Buckeyes (11-0, 8-0) and the Michigan Wolverines (11-0, 8-0) prepare to battle for East Division superiority, a spot in the Big Ten title game and a likely spot in the College Football Playoff, there has been a change in the AP rankings impacting the two teams. There was some movement at […]

The Detroit Lions have been enjoying a brilliant 2023 season, and they have been dominating the NFC North and have the second-best record in the conference behind the Philadelphia Eagles. They picked up their most dramatic victory of the season when they rallied from a 12-point deficit in the final moments to record a 31-26 […]

The Chicago Bears have shown some recent signs that they are starting to climb out of a deep hole the franchise has been in for years. The Bears have not had a winning season since 2018 when they went 12-4 and won the NFC North. Still, there was some hope of a turnaround prior to […]

The Chicago Bears were on their way to their best performance of the season. Justin Fields returned to the lineup and he was quite sharp in his performance and leadership. The Bears built a 26-14 late in the 4th quarter and appeared to have a victory within their grasp. But after holding the Lions in […]

The season has gone in the wrong direction for the Los Angeles Rams, as the team brings a 3-game losing streak into their home game in Week 11 with the Seattle Seahawks. While that would seem to be a significant issue against a team that is looking for revenge, the Rams are coming off their […]

Ric Flair continued to throw his support behind the University of Michigan football team after the Wolverines defeated Maryland 31-24 to move to 11-0 on the season. Congrats To @UMichFootball On Reaching The 1,000 Victory Milestone! Go Blue! WOOOOO! pic.twitter.com/EhQJihdEiS — Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) November 18, 2023 The 3rd-ranked Wolverines struggled against a solid Terrapins […]

The Boston Bruins continue to enjoy regular-season success, much as they did last year when they set the record for most points and wins. The backbone of their success has been goaltending, as both Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman allowed fewer goals than any other team in the league. As the Bruins celebrate their centennial […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have played sensational football this season, but no matter how well head coach Nick Sirianni’s team plays in this special Monday Night game against the Kansas City Chiefs, they are not going to reverse the results of Super Bowl LVII in the Eagles Week 11 game. That was a game that the […]

The Minnesota Vikings are the hottest team in the NFL, having won 5 games in a row and they have propelled themselves back into the race for the playoffs — and possibly the NFC North title — with a dramatic reversal of fortune from a brutal start to the 2023 season. As a result, the […]

The 2023 season is over for Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow after suffering a torn ligament in his wrist, according to head coach Zac Taylor. "This season is far from over." — #Bengals coach Zac Taylor. Jake Browning, who went 8 of 14 for 68 yards with a TD last night, takes over for the […]

Justin Fields has been out of action for 4 games because of a thumb injury, but he gets back into the lineup for the Chicago Bears this week against the first-place Detroit Lions.  While the assignment is a challenging one for the 3-7 Bears, Fields is excited to get his chance to return to the […]

Kyle Shanahan and his San Francisco 49ers heeded the cold slap in the face that came with a 3-game losing streak in the middle of the season. Observers were questioning just who the 49ers were, but they answered that call with a resounding 34-3 road victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 10. A statement […]

The Michigan football team has been operating at near-peak efficiency all season — when it comes to their on-field performance. As the Wolverines prepare for their Week 12 game against a very solid Maryland Terrapins team, they are on track to return to the College Football Playoff. However, they will not have head coach Jim […]

The news of Shohei Ohtani winning his second Most Valuable Player Award in the last 3 seasons was anything but a surprise. The two-way Los Angeles Angels superstar had a brilliant season with the bat from start to finish and dominated as a pitcher until a torn ulnar collateral ligament took him off the mound […]

Former Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga has announced his intention to formally retire, and he will do so as a member of the team Friday. The Packers have announced that Bryan Bulaga has retired as a Packer! Bulaga played 10 seasons with Green Bay from 2010-2019. Congratulations Bryan! “Bryan Bulaga, Iowa.”pic.twitter.com/DZynUGPTeB — 97.3 […]

The NHL’s annual draft could be going through some major changes in the near future, as the event may take place at a decentralized location  that does not require teams to show up in one city. However, that may not start until 2025 and the final draft that includes full participation may take place at […]

It’s not a stretch to say that the Detroit Lions have become one of the best teams in the NFL, and this is not an overnight development either. The Lions, who sit in first place in the NFC North by 1 1/2 games over the Minnesota Vikings, have a 13-4 record going back to last […]