Steve Silverman Articles - Page 67

Pass rusher Za’Darius Smith has told the Minnesota Vikings that he would like to be released, but the team has no plans to do so at this point. #Vikings Pro Bowl pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith informed the team that he wants to be released, I’m told. The team has no plans to do that. The situation […]

The World Baseball Classic is an event that is growing in stature. Team Puerto Rico is likely to have one of the stronger teams, even with Carlos Correa deciding not to participate. This year’s version of the event will be the fifth championship and the first since 2017 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

The Chicago Cubs are coming off back-to-back losing season, but the team has made several moves in the offseason to turn that situation around. While they bear little resemblance to the team that won the 2016 World Series, general manager Jed Hoyer has legitimate hope that the Cubs can become a winning team once again […]

Going into the Scouting Combine last week, the belief was that the Chicago Bears were in a good position to trade the No. 1 pick to any one of a number of quarterback-needy teams in the upcoming NFL Draft. The conclusion of the huge scouting event makes that conclusion even stronger than it was going […]

Veteran pitcher Jose Quintana has high hopes of contributing the New York Mets pitching staff this year, and he also has designs on pitching for Colombia in the World Baseball Classic. However, those plans are on hold after he left a spring training start against the St. Louis Cardinals. The left-handed pitcher pitched one inning […]

It was a year ago that comedian Chris Rock found himself on the receiving end of a hard slap from actor Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars presentation. The comedian had kept relatively silent on the incident until Saturday night, when Rock let loose with his feelings during his Netflix comedy special. Nearly a year […]

Beloved Tampa Bay Rays play by play announcer Dave Wills passed away suddenly at the age of 58 Sunday morning, and tributes from around Major League Baseball are pouring in. Tributes and condolences are pouring in from across the Tampa Bay and Major League Baseball communities following the death of longtime Rays radio broadcaster Dave […]

Jordan Addison is one of the top receivers available in this year’s NFL Draft, but he had to cut his workouts short Saturday at the Scouting Combine due to tightness in his lower back. The receiver said he just wanted to be cautious and he did not have a serious injury. He will finish showing […]

The NFL Scouting Combine is usually about talented young players showing off their athletic skills so they can impress future employers and win big-money contracts. When C.J. Stroud and Jaxon Smith-Njigba were on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Saturday displaying their teamwork on passing plays, it was also a moment of wistfulness […]

A pair of quarterbacks in Anthony Richardson of Florida and C.J. Stroud of Ohio State made the most of their opportunities at the Scouting Combine Saturday to show off their impressive arms with an array of deep throws at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Anthony Richardson with two beautiful deep balls. Could get used to […]

Speedy Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt decided not to participate in position drills at the NFL Combine after he felt tightness in his hamstring. Hyatt completed the 40-yard dash, and he ran that sprint in a time of 4.40. He also participated in the broad jump and vertical jump,  with measurements of 11-3 and 40 […]

TCU star receiver Quentin Johnston has opted not to run the 40-yard dash at the NFL’s Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Instead, Johnston will show off his speed when he has his Pro Day on March 30 at TCU. There can be a number of reasons why an athlete decides not to run the 40 or take […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are preparing for the 2023 season as they go through Spring Training games under manager Oliver Marmol. While they no longer have retired slugger Albert Pujols to depend on, they just may have found a new potential star in Jordan Walker. The 20-year-old is doing quite a bit to alter the […]

Jon Jones and Cyril Gane will meet in the main event of UFC 285 in Las Vegas Saturday night, and as they had their final media session and weigh-in, former UFC superstar Conor McGregor crashed the occasion. While there were none of the hijinks that McGregor has been associated with in the past, he did […]

It’s starting to look like the Chicago Bears are going to stay with quarterback Justin Fields for the 2023 season and potentially trade down from the No. 1 pick they currently own. "Unless there's something out there about Justin Fields that I didn't know about, no I wouldn't make that move, I would trade down […]

The Minnesota Vikings (13-4) were one of the best stories in the NFL last year, rising to the top of the NFC North division and putting together a string of exciting finishes that led to a series of one-score victories. The Vikings offense was both dynamic and exciting, and first-year head coach Kevin O’Connell provided […]

Shohei Ohtani is arguably the most talented and most popular player in Major League Baseball. The Japanese import is grateful for his status and enjoys talking with the fans and signing autographs. However, he said through an interpreter that he does not have a problem separating his fan interactions with his on-field responsibilities. It's no […]

The NFL Combine regularly provides an opportunity for draft-eligible players to display some of their skills and open the eyes of general managers, coaches and scouts. Michigan defensive back DJ Turner II was able to do just that when he blasted down the sideline and ran a 4.28 in the 40-yard dash. DJ Turner II […]

Aaron Rodgers is one of the most polarizing figures in the NFL. He has been a dynamic quarterback throughout his career, and while he has put together some of the best passing numbers in NFL history, he has also been regarded as a diva who can be very difficult to live with. Rodgers is weighing […]

The Boston Bruins (48-8-5) are on a record pace in the NHL as the trade deadline approaches, threatening to set a record for the most points (132) and wins (64) in the regular season. But even if they do set a new standard for regular-season success, it won’t mean a thing if they don’t bring […]

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 […]