Steve Silverman Articles - Page 49

The Washington Commanders will have a new ownership group, per a published report, and Magic Johnson will be part of the new ownership. Daniel Snyder, the team’s current owner who has been under pressure to sell, has agreed to the sale and the only thing left to make it official is approval from the rest […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have clearly been the best team in baseball throughout the first 25 percent of the season. However, after losing 2 of 3 on the road to the Baltimore Orioles, they could be facing adversity for the first time this season. As they opened a 3-game series at Yankee Stadium, star shortstop […]

There’s little doubt that Kenley Jansen has been one of the top relief pitchers in baseball throughout his 14-year career. He reached the 400-save level Wednesday night when he closed out the Atlanta Braves with a scoreless 9th inning in a 5-2 Red Sox victory. Jansen became the seventh relief pitcher in Major League history […]

The struggling Chicago White Sox are looking for good news wherever they can find it. They may get some when they get back into action Friday night at home against the defending World Series champion Houston Astros. There appears to be an excellent chance that 3rd baseman Yoan Moncada could return to the lineup. Sounds […]

The release of the NFL schedule Thursday night will give teams the opportunity to see how their season will lay out. Every team already knows the opponents they will face, and no team will face a more difficult schedule based on last year’s results than the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. Most Difficult NFL Schedules […]

It may have been somewhat of a surprise for NFL fans to see that the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will open the 2023 season against the Detroit Lions. The Chiefs and Andy Reid are entitled to open the season on the national stage, but why would the league choose the Lions to come […]

The Minnesota Vikings went into the 2023 NFL Draft with 5 selections, and a trade with the Indianapolis Colts allowed them to increase their selection total to 6 picks. Despite that trade, the Vikings were not among the most active teams during the draft. The Vikings have multiple needs on defense, but they used their […]

The Detroit Lions appear to have a chance to make a move in the NFC North division. The Lions have been perhaps the most underachieving team in the NFL since their last championship, which came at the conclusion of the 1957 season. Since then, it has been a long walk in the desert for one […]

Undaunted after losing the first two games of their second-round playoff series to the Carolina Hurricanes, the New Jersey Devils came home with their offense in full gear and delivered an 8-4 triumph. The offensive explosion was led by star Jack Hughes, who scored 2 goals and added 2 assists. The Devils had 7 players […]

The Philadelphia 76ers managed to square their playoff series with the Boston Celtics when James Harden hit a game-winning 3-point shot late in overtime that delivered a 116-115 victory. The play was designed by head coach Doc Rivers, who appeared to know exactly how the Celtics would defend the shot attempt. Doc Rivers says that […]

James Harden knew he had a lot to prove after two sluggish games for the Philadelphia 76ers in Games 2 and 3 of the playoff series with the Boston Celtics. He came through in a huge way with 42 points and the game-winning 3-point shot in a 116-115 overtime victory that evened the series at […]

The New York Knicks were outplayed badly in Game 3 of their playoff series with the Miami Heat, and head coach Tom Thibodeau’s team must have some kind of response if they are going to find a way to even up the series a 2 games each. However, that assignment for Game 4 will become […]

The Minnesota Vikings proved to be a solid offensive team last year with severe weaknesses on defense. The Vikings went 13-4 a year ago and won the NFC North with relative ease. However, when they faced solid offensive teams, their defense was not up to the challenge. They struggled badly in losses to Philadelphia, Dallas […]

When the subject is the Edmonton Oilers, the discussion nearly always centers on Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. The way things are going in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, perhaps the order should be changed to Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid. Oilers Leon Draisaitl First NHL player to score 13 goals in any 8-game span of […]

Another Kentucky Derby and another upset. This time it was Mage who crossed the finish line first at odds of 15-1 and held off Two Phil’s and and Angel of Empire to secure the triumph in the first jewel of the Triple Crown. MAGE pulls off a magical finish to win the 149th Kentucky Derby. […]

The Miami Heat took advantage of their home court at the Kaseya Center as they took charge early against the New York Knicks and earned a 105-86 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference series. Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler led the way for the Heat as they took a 2-1 lead in the […]

Stop if you’ve heard this before. Andy Dalton will open the season as the starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers and No. 1 draft pick Bryce Young will have to show that he is ready and prepared before he is inserted into the starting lineup. The Bucs may have to wait to face QB Bryce […]

The Toronto Blue Jays put one of the most dangerous lineups on the field on an every-game basis. However, when they face the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Steel City Saturday evening, they won’t have slugging 1st baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the lineup. UPDATE: INF Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been removed from tonight's starting lineup […]

The  St. Louis Cardinals have been one of the most disappointing teams in baseball. Many expected the Cardinals to win the National League Central or at least contend for a Wild Card spot, but the season has gotten off to a disastrous start as the team is 10-22 and in last place at the start […]

Braves pitcher Kyle Wright may not be available at the present time to take his turn on the mound, but an MRI taken Friday revealed just a slight shoulder strain. #Braves pitcher Kyle Wright had an MRI that revealed only a strain of his right shoulder. He'll be reevaluated later before a timetable is announced […]

The Chicago Cubs returned home from a road trip to Miami and Washington that saw them go 1-6, and they flew the victory flag after recording a 4-1 triumph Friday over the Marlins. While the victory was a relief to the Cubs, the heartwarming news came off the bat of rookie Matt Mervis in his […]

The New York Yankees thought they were getting one of the better pitchers in baseball when they signed Carlos Rodon to a 6-year, $162 million contract in the offseason. Carlos Rodon said he has been told his back issue is "chronic." He is tentatively scheduled to have the cortisone injection next week. Asked if a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were bounced out of the playoffs in the first round even though they were the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. They were taken down by the No. 8 seed Miami Heat in 5 games, and that development was one of the key reasons head coach Mike Budenholzer was fired from […]

When the subject is the powerful American League East, the top teams usually mentioned are the explosive Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays. The Baltimore Orioles are very solid and gaining respect, but little has been expected of the Boston Red Sox. However, even though they finished last in the […]

The Phoenix Suns find themselves in a problematic 0-2 hole as their Western Conference playoff series with the Denver Nuggets continues Friday night. Phoenix head coach Monty Williams would like to see his team assert itself as it returns to its home court for the first time in the series, and that means taking the […]

Deandre Ayton of the Phoenix Suns knows he has his  work cut out for him as he must confront Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets on a regular basis in the second round playoff series between the two teams. Ayton talked about guarding Nikola Jokic. Mentioned the physicality of this series as something that’s stood […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have added hard-throwing right-handed pitcher Jeff Hoffman to their active roster after the pitcher exercised an opt-out clause from his minor league deal. Jeff Hoffman Exercises Opt-Out Clause In Phillies Deal https://t.co/YEuR7NknJo pic.twitter.com/ELVEukPWRy — MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) May 4, 2023 To make room for Hoffman, the Phillies optioned right-hander Yunior Marté […]

Sergio Garcia has not paid a fine of 100,000 euros as a result of his decision to play on the LIV Tour and failure to play in 2 tournaments on the DP World Tour. Sergio Garcia is the only LIV defector who hasn't paid his £100,000 fine to the DP World Tour: https://t.co/bpXr60nHBf pic.twitter.com/ZpN4DLKyf4 — […]

Three-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Taylor Lewan is suing renowned orthopedist Dr. James Andrews for malpractice as a result of a surgical procedure on his right knee that left him with “severe and permanent” damage. In his malpractice lawsuit, former #Titans tackle Lewan contends botched ACL surgery caused "permanent injury" and shortened NFL career:https://t.co/PoJesMgtJx@NashvillePost — […]

The wait for C.J. Stroud is over, as he was drafted by the Houston Texans with the No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft. Stroud should have an excellent chance of starting at quarterback for the Texans if he can get acclimated to the team’s offensive system, make quick progress and stay healthy. The quarterback […]

Game 7 of the series between the Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins has brought out the tension that is often associated with a decisive game. That tension bubbled to the midway through the first period when an official’s call sent members of both teams to the penalty box for roughing. Referee hot mic alert! […]

After Linus Ullmark struggled badly in the net in losses to the Florida Panthers in Games 5 and 6 of their first-round playoff series, the Boston Bruins have benched the likely Vezina Trophy winner in Game 7 in favor of Jeremy Swayman. Jeremy Swayman is starting Game 7 for the Boston Bruins. pic.twitter.com/UFte1zISQ5 — Short […]

The Houston Astros felt they were getting one of the most consistent sluggers in Major League Baseball when they signed 1st baseman Jose Abreu to a free agent contract after the end of the 2022 season. However, Abreu has yet to hit a home run this season, and his long ball drought is the worst […]

The Winnipeg Jets saw their season come to an abrupt end when they lost their first-round playoff series to the Vegas Golden Knights in 5 games. After the elimination game, head coach Rick Bowness hit his team with a tirade as he questioned his players overall effort and desire. GM Kevin Cheveldayoff says Rick Bowness […]

The 2-year-old daughter of Tampa Bay Buccaneers star linebacker Shaq Barrett drowned on Sunday morning in the family pool. Arrayah Barrett reportedly fell into the pool and authorities responded at approximately 9:30 a.m. She was taken to an area hospital and lifesaving measures were taken, but they were unsuccessful. An investigation to the death is […]

The New York Rangers are in a desperate position as they face the New Jersey Devils Saturday night in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series. After winning the first 2 games of the season, they lost the next 3 and were on the verge of elimination as they hosted their rivals at Madison Square […]

The NFL is a “what have you done for me lately” kind of league, and this is especially true for running backs. Perhaps no current running back in the league knows this better than Ezekiel Elliott of the Dallas Cowboys. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on possibly trying to re-sign Ezekiel Elliott: “The ship hasn’t sailed […]

Travis Kelce is known for his outrageous behavior outside the football field, and his distinct way of celebrating whenever the Kansas City Chiefs have a victory. Travis Kelce absolutely SPIKED the Lombardi 💀 (via IG / mvs__11) pic.twitter.com/dE8GIkXEVY — FanDuel Sportsbook (@FDSportsbook) April 29, 2023 Kelce, regularly regarded as the best tight end in the […]

Mike McDaniel would never be confused with an NFL head coach if he wasn’t standing on the Miami Dolphins sidelines on most Sunday afternoons in the fall. He often has the look of an accountant or an office worker, but as the NFL Draft neared its conclusion, he took on the role of salesman. 🚨 […]