Steve Silverman Articles - Page 54

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had nothing but kind words for former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, who died Thursday at the age of 86. Jerry Jones on the passing of Jerry Richardson: pic.twitter.com/wwnTXBwvR2 — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) March 2, 2023 Richardson was the founding owner of the Panthers, and remained in control of the […]

After years of serving as the Los Angeles Kings No. 1 goaltender in superb fashion, Jonathan Quick was involved in a huge trade to the Columbus Blue Jackets Wednesday. That team moved the veteran goalie to the Vegas Golden Knights a day later. Our time with you was Quick but memorable. pic.twitter.com/zhn5dmb5fz — Columbus Blue […]

The NFL Combine gives players a chance to show off their athletic ability in front of general managers, coaches, scouts and the media. Northwestern defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore is making the most of that opportunity and it will clearly enhance his draft status. .@NUFBFamily DL Adetomiwa Adebawore is 280 pounds running a 4.54u. Wow. @tomiwabawore […]

The Chicago Bears and general manager Ryan Poles are seemingly in control of the offseason narrative in the NFL with nearly $100 million to spend before they hit the salary cap and the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft. From our coverage of the NFL Scouting Combine: On the possiblility of a Trade at […]

The Chicago Bears are in the driver’s seat with the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. They “earned” that position in the final week of the 2022 season when they lost to the Minnesota Vikings and the Houston Texans pulled off a remarkable come-from-behind victory over the Indianapolis Colts. As the 2023 NFL Draft […]

The Chargers were flying high in their Wild Card game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Justin Herbert was throwing the ball with authority and Los Angeles built a 27-0 lead. And then the roof fell in and they Chargers suffered a humiliating defeat. It appeared that Chargers head coach Brandon Staley was in deep trouble after […]

Amid reports that the Green Bay Packers have had their fill of quarterback Aaron Rodgers and are willing to go with Jordan Love in the upcoming 2023 season, the Raiders would appear to be one of the teams that have a great interest in the quarterback. However, a report from NFL insider Peter King indicates […]

Donovan Mitchell has been enjoying a sensational season as he demonstrates his leadership with the Cleveland Cavaliers. After 5 seasons with the Utah Jazz, Mitchell has made the move to Cleveland and is thriving. I told #Cavs Donovan Mitchell in the locker room tonight that he is 11 3s away from passing JR Smith as […]

Bryce Young is considered by many experts to be the top quarterback in the NFL Draft. The Alabama quarterback has put together back-to-back sensational season while leading the Crimson Tide, and that makes him a prime candidate to graduate from college stardom to NFL starter. Update: Alabama QB Bryce Young's real height is 5'10½, according […]

Blustery boxer Jake Paul suffered the first defeat of his career when he lost a split decision to Tommy Fury in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. Fury, the younger half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, won by a narrow margin. He earned the victory on the judges’ scorecards by 74-75, 76-73, 76-73. Fury landed the cleaner shots […]

YouTube sensation Jake Paul was brimming with bluster hours before his bout with Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia. Jake Paul had one final message for Tommy Fury 🗣 Watch #PaulFury RIGHT NOW on @ESPNPlus PPV! pic.twitter.com/xbYimeDAsG — ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) February 26, 2023 Paul posted a video about what he thought would happen in the […]

The NFL may be the biggest and most successful professional sports league in North America, but that does not mean that is locked into its rules and the administration of on-field penalties. Actually, the NFL’s Competition Committee often recommends changes to its rules and procedures and does it more than any of the other sports […]

In a season that has included a slew of disappointing defeats, the Los Angeles Lakers registered an eye-catching comeback and defeated the Dallas Mavericks 111-108 on the road. Big man Anthony Davis played a huge role in the victory with 30 points, 15 rebounds and 3 blocked shots, but he was quick to credit teammate […]

The Chicago Bulls have endured a difficult season as they are on the outside of the playoff structure with 20 games remaining in the season. However, they have won their last two games with former Los Angeles Laker Patrick Beverley in the lineup. The Bulls have held their opponents to under 90 points in both […]

Fresh off a 26-point effort in the Celtics 110-107 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday night, Jaylen Brown will miss Boston’s Monday night game at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks. Jaylen Brown (personal) to miss Knicks-Celtics tomorrow https://t.co/rpHyyySkQz pic.twitter.com/kDanzpCQZw — CelticsBlog (@celticsblog) February 26, 2023 Brown helped steer the Celtics to the […]

Linus Ullmark added a new highlight to his reel in the Boston Bruins 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks Saturday night when he retrieved a loose puck and launched it into the unguarded Vancouver net. 🚨 LINUS ULLMARK 🚨 WE HAVE A GOALIE GOAL. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/ym7OLU0jlU — NHL (@NHL) February 26, 2023 It marked the […]

Leave it to New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll to fire a sharp needle at the rival Philadelphia Eagles while accepting an award as the NFC Coach of the Year. Brian Daboll congratulates the Chiefs on another world championship as he puts his arm around Jalen Hurts. #101Awards pic.twitter.com/idMZQI39yK — Steven St.John (@SSJWHB) February […]

Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves is having a brilliant season, breaking out to become one of the top stars in the NBA. However, while the shooting guard has the ability to dominate on the court nearly every night, he brings much more than just basketball ability to the table. Edwards is a legitimate Hollywood […]

Sean Payton is expected to provide a major upgrade for the Denver Broncos as the team’s latest head coach, and he is filling out his coaching staff with assistants he has worked with in the past. Payton named Joe Lombardi as the Broncos offensive coordinator, a position he held in 2022 with the Los Angeles […]

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young may end up as the No. 1 pick in April’s NFL Draft. However, NFL draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. said there is a concern about Young that could impact his draft status. The quarterback does not have the size of most elite quarterback prospects. He will be officially measured by NFL […]

Byron Jones of the Miami Dolphins has said that the injuries he’s suffered over the years and the subsequent medical care he has received have left him in a position where he can’t run or jump. However, the 30-year-old cornerback has not issued a retirement statement yet. Dolphins CB Byron Jones is not retiring, a […]

Walker Buehler knows how much hard work is in front of him as his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates prepare for the 2023 Major League Baseball season. He is going through his second major rehab following elbow surgery last August. The initial estimates did not have him returning until the 2024 season. 'It’s hard to watch […]

It has been the strangest of times for Mikal Bridges of the Brooklyn Nets. While still trying to get his head around the move that sent him as part of the package put together by the Phoenix Suns for superstar Kevin Durant, he came up with a huge 45-point effort in his third game in […]

Another game, another superb achievement for Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers. The explosive and high-scoring center scored an early goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins Thursday night to set a career high with 45 markers this season. Who else but McDavid could score a goal from this angle?! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/QPOcRnAs2K — B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) […]

The Boston Bruins have been on a record pace since the start of the year, and they have made a trade with the Washington Capitals and Minnesota Wild to bolster their Stanley Cup chances. The Bruins acquired forward Garnet Hathaway and defenseman Dmitry Orlov as they attempt to add grit to their competitive lineup. BRUINS […]

The Arizona Cardinals have gotten some good news on the health and recovery of quarterback Kyle Murray as he rehabs from the ACL surgery he had in early January. “He wanted to play me 1-on-1 today so I guess he’s doing pretty good.” 😂🏀😂🏀 Jonathan Gannon on Kyler Murray’s recovery timeline from his torn ACL. […]

Max Muncy of the Los Angeles Dodgers is making a big change in his swing this season, and there are no guarantees it is going to work for the slugger. No step-back for Max Muncy this year. pic.twitter.com/KoWhRfcOc8 — Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) February 23, 2023 Muncy is no longer going to be taking a step […]

The Chicago White Sox were one of the biggest disappointments in Major League Baseball in 2022. They were heavy favorites to dominate the American League Central, which was considered one of the weakest in baseball. However, the White Sox got off to a slow start and never figured things out. Some of the blame went […]

The New York Rangers have been among the hottest teams in the NHL and they have been climbing in the NHL’s season-long standings. However, general manager Chris Drury knows that it’s not simply about regular-season wins. The key is building a team that can win in the Stanley Cup playoffs, and the Rangers have added […]

The Chicago White Sox have signed Elvis Andrus to a one-year deal, bringing the infielder back to play 2nd base this season and serve as an injury replacement for shortstop Tim Anderson. Elvis Andrus is staying in Chicago. Andrus and the White Sox have agreed to a deal, pending a physical, that will make him […]

LeBron James is a thoughtful man when it comes to his business opportunities outside the world of playing professional basketball. One of the avenues he would like to pursue once his playing days with the Lakers are over include the possibility of owning an NBA team. He said that he thought Las Vegas might be […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have ruled the National League West for years, having captured the division title in 9 of the past 10 seasons. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts has full respect for the competition, but there is no lack of confidence as the team prepares for the 2023 season. Roberts believes the Dodgers will […]

The Chicago Blackhawks have endured a difficult season that has seen them fall to the bottom of the NHL and left with the question of what to do with veteran leaders Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane as the trade deadline approaches. Kane apparently is in play for contending teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs and […]

Kyrie Irving may be one off the best guards in the NBA, but he makes as many headlines off the court as he does for his accomplishments on the hardwood. Mavericks' Kyrie Irving on the type of questions he prefers to answer: "I just would love questions that don't make me give the same regurgitated […]

The Minnesota Vikings were the top team in the NFC North, clinching the division with weeks to go and finishing the regular season with a 13-4 record. It was a successful year in many ways for first-year head coach Kevin O’Connell, but it was also a strange one. While the Vikings boasted one of the […]

The Boston Red Sox are coming off a season in which they finished in last place in the American League East, and their fortunes did not appear to get much better in the offseason as All-Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts signed a lucrative free-agent deal with the San Diego Padres. But don’t tell former Red Sox […]

After a long period of Ohio State domination against archrival Michigan, the Wolverines have turned things around in the series with consecutive victories. Both wins propelled Michigan into the College Football Playoff and left the Buckeyes feeling embarrassed by the outcome. Michigan’s 45-23 victory at Ohio State in November may be three months old, but […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts knows that all big-league players are going to have a period of adjustment as they get used to new rules that are going to impact the game on the field this year. He believes the players who are participating in the World Baseball Classic will have a tougher time […]

The Boston Red Sox come into the 2023 season with hope — but not much else. The Red Sox finished in last place in the American League East a year ago as they lacked power, depth and were hit by a number of injuries to both pitchers and position players. The offseason did not appear […]