Steve Silverman Articles - Page 59

There’s quite a bit to be concerned about within the Ohio State football program. While the Buckeyes have plenty of time to fix the issues that head coach Ryan Day saw in the season opener against Indiana, there is quite a bit of work to do for a program that considers itself a national championship […]

The Chicago Blackhawks were blessed early in the offseason. When they went into the NHL’s Draft Lottery in May, they had no better than the third-best opportunity to come away with the No. 1 pick in the upcoming draft. Connor Bedard. A work of art. 🤌@BioSteelSports NHL CAMP pic.twitter.com/UiSxMvn0mW — NHL (@NHL) August 30, 2023 […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to open the season against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1, head coach Mike Tomlin delivered his support for quarterback Kenny Pickett, saying he believes he has become an emotional leader of the team. Pickett struggled throughout much of his rookie season with the Steelers, but he did make […]

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day had a hard time coming up with his starting quarterback as the Buckeyes prepared for their 2023 season opener against the Indiana Hoosiers. As the game approached, Day said that Kyle McCord would get the start and that Devin Brown would also see action. Ohio State has put in […]

It was not a surprise to see No. 2 Michigan start its season with a straight-forward 30-3 triumph over East Carolina. JJ McCarthy served notice that he could challenge for the Heisman Trophy as he completed 26 of 30 passes for 280 yards with 3 touchdowns and no interceptions. He also made a statement after […]

The New York Giants were one of the surprise teams during the 2022 season as head coach Brian Daboll delivered an effective offensive scheme that surprised opponents throughout the season. The Giants were able to jump out to a 6-1 start, and that strong getaway helped them earn a playoff spot for the first time […]

The Chicago White Sox have suffered through a disastrous 2023 season and that has resulted in major changes to the team’s front office. Long-time executives Ken Williams and Rick Hahn were fired by owner Jerry Reinsdorf, and they have been replaced by Vice President/General Manager Chris Getz. The move is one that sits well with […]

The New England Patriots had just one quarterback on the roster when they got down to the 53-man roster limit Tuesday, as they had parted company with Bailey Zappe. That left Mac Jones as the only quarterback on the roster. That was not a realistic way for the Patriots to start the season, and they […]

The Boston Red Sox appear to be playing out the final month of the season with an eye towards 2024. Technically, they still have a chance to make a run at a Wild Card spot, but they have lost 7 of 10 after facing the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Red Sox […]

Calvin Johnson was one of the greatest receivers in the NFL during his 9-year career with the Detroit Lions. When Johnson donned his Silver and Honolulu Blue uniform, he appeared to be an unstoppable force who gave the Lions a chance to score no matter where they were on the field. However, even though “Megatron” […]

The San Francisco 49ers appear to have as good a chance as any team in the NFC of unseating the Philadelphia Eagles at the top of the conference. However, they are going to need ace pass rusher Nick Bosa in the lineup if that is going to happen. Nick Bosa and the 49ers reportedly have […]

Jalen Reagor has had a difficult start to his career since the Philadelphia Eagles made him a first-round draft choice out of TCU in 2020. He had 2 seasons with the Eagles before he was traded to the Minnesota Vikings, and after an underwhelming season in the NFC North last year, Reagor did not do […]

The Chicago Bears have to be better than they were a year ago, don’t they? The Bears were a last-place team in the NFC North with a 3-14 record, and last year’s struggles led to a position of honor in the offseason. The Bears were awarded the No. 1 pick in last April’s draft, and […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are hopeful that superstar quarterback Joe Burrow can return to the starting lineup for the season opener against the Cleveland Browns. They are easing him back into action as he participates in practice, but avoids full-speed activities. Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan says he likes what he sees from Burrow as he […]

The death of Hall of Famer Gil Brandt is being mourned throughout the pro football world, as the former Dallas Cowboys executive has been remembered by rival franchises. That includes the Las Vegas Raiders, who send a message of condolence to Brandt’s family and the Cowboys. The Raiders Family is deeply saddened by the passing […]

The Chicago White Sox have endured a miserable season, falling woefully short when they were expected to win the American League Central title at the start of the season. They are in 4th place in one of baseball’s weakest divisions with a 53-81 record, and that’s why executive Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn […]

There is significant pressure on the Minnesota Vikings this season, and much of that has to do with the way the team has played defense for the past three seasons. On the surface, the Vikings are coming off an impressive 13-4 regular season in which they cruised to the NFC North title. The team appeared […]

They are breathing easy in Washington these days, as a dark cloud has been lifted from the Commanders franchise. Daniel Snyder is no longer associated with the team, and there is hope that new owner Josh Harris and his group can return the team to its past glory. Nobody is expecting that to happen overnight, […]

It was the thrill of a lifetime for El Segundo, California’s Louis Lappe. His game-winning home run in the bottom of the sixth inning gave the United States representative the Little League World Series championship with a 6-5 victory over Curacao. CALIFORNIA WINS THE #LLWS WITH A WALK-OFF HOME RUN FROM LOUIS LAPPE 😱 pic.twitter.com/5iPMjaaBWj […]

Deion Sanders may have left the Jackson State football program, but the Tigers are no about turn away meekly and become an ordinary football team. Jackson State opened the season with head coach T.C. Taylor replacing Sanders, and his team opened the season in impressive fashion. The Tigers were victorious over rival South Carolina State […]

Mookie Betts made his return to Fenway Park this weekend and it was clearly a major success. Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers won two of the three games in the series. Betts reminded Red Sox fans of just how damaging a player he is by raking the ball throughout the series. As a result, […]

Week 1 of the college football season is just days away, and predictions for honors and awards are flowing like syrup from the maple trees in Vermont. No honor is bigger than the Heisman Trophy, and Marvin Harrison Jr. of the Ohio State Buckeyes has been tabbed as one of the elite players in the […]

The New York Giants hope they can carry the momentum they gained in 2022 into the start of the new season. This was a team that surprised most observers by making the playoffs last year in the NFC East and actually winning a postseason game on the road against the Minnesota Vikings. Their season ended […]

Red Sox fans have long lamented the departure of Mookie Betts. When the Red Sox traded him to the Dodgers in 2020, Red Sox fans took the move like a gut punch and they have never gotten over it. Betts is in the middle of one of his best season as he stars for the […]

After becoming the first female trainer to saddle a Triple Crown winner when Arcangelo won the Belmont Stakes, Jena Antonucci backed up that achievement in a huge way with a triumph in the Travers Stakes. ARCANGELO wins the 2023 Travers Stakes (G1) with @jjcjockey aboard for trainer @jenaantonucci! #Saratoga pic.twitter.com/o4QXc9SUqx — NYRA (🌳) (@TheNYRA) August […]

There is little doubt that the Dallas Cowboys have one of the most challenging assignments in the NFL, as they have to compete with the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East. The Cowboys know what they are up against, and quarterback Dak Prescott says the team is determined to overcome its long […]

If the Green Bay Packers are going to overcome expectations this season and compete for the NFC North title, it will largely be the result of a strong defensive presence. The Packers had the best defense of all their NFC North competitors last year, and they are hoping that Rashan Gary and De’Vondre Campbell can […]

The majority of the top college football teams in the nation are days away from starting legitimate competition, and ESPN’s GameDay crew is getting set for the season by making its predictions for the year. It may not be much of a surprise that ESPN’s Desmond Howard selected Michigan as one of the 4 College […]

The Dallas Cowboys know they face a tall task this season. They have high hopes of going to the Super Bowl for the first time since the 1995 season, but in order to make that happen, they will have to overcome their NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles. That will not be easy, because the Eagles […]

Tennis fans are hoping that Rafael Nadal can make a return to the ATP Tour now that he has returned to the practice court. Nadal will not be participating in the U.S. Open after undergoing surgery on his hip in June, but he is making a game effort to get back to the ATP Tour […]

The Baltimore Orioles are going through a resurgent season, as they currently hold the top spot in the American League East. Excited crowds have returned to Camden Yards with the hopes that the Orioles will continue their success into the postseason. Young stars like Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson have taken leadership roles, but the […]

If you listen carefully, you can hear the whispers throughout college football that Alabama is not going to be the roaring powerhouse it has been for so many seasons under head coach Nick Saban. While there are no predictions that the program is going through a severe downturn, many observers believe that the Crimson Tide […]

The Chicago Blackhawks will begin a new era in the coming weeks when the team starts its training camp and eventually competes in the 2023-24 season. After several disappointing seasons, they have a chance to be one of the more exciting teams in the league as No. 1 draft pick Connor Bedard will make his […]

There’s a battle going on at Ohio State for the QB1 position, and with the start of the 2023 season just days away, fans are waiting for head coach Ryan Day to make his decision on whether Kyle McCord or Devin Brown will get the start against Indiana. While Ohio State supporters may be getting […]

The 2023 season appears to be a season of great opportunity for the Michigan Wolverines. This was a team that performed brilliantly in 2022 — until the College Football Playoff when the Wolverines met the upset-minded TCU Horned Frogs. The final score of 51-45 indicates that Michigan got edged in a high-scoring game, but the […]

The Boston Red Sox are fighting desperately to remain in contention for a Wild Card spot in the American League. They helped themselves with back-to-back road victories over the Houston Astros, including an overpowering 17-1 triumph Thursday. Recent minor-league call up Wilyer Abreu had 4 hits, including a huge home run in the second inning. […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have high hopes of dominating in the AFC North division and making a run at the Kansas City Chiefs as AFC champions. If they can meet those expectations, they will get an opportunity to win the first Super Bowl in the organization’s history. The Bengals made it all the way to the […]

The Michigan Wolverines will start the college football season as the No. 2 team in the nation and they have high hopes of making a run at the national championship. They are a team that has a number of star players, including running back Blake Corum, wide receiver Cornelius Johnson, defensive tackle Kris Jenkins and […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been an elite team in the NHL for nearly a decade. They made the Stanley Cup Final in 2015, and they followed that appearance with two Stanley Cup titles in 2020 and 2021. There is little doubt that their core players have allowed them to stay at or near the […]