Steve Silverman Articles - Page 68

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 […]

The start of spring training for the Los Angeles Dodgers means it is time for manager Dave Roberts to assess the condition of his players. When asked what he thought of rightfielder Mookie Betts coming into camp with 8 additional pounds of muscle, Roberts said he didn’t realize that his superstar and perennial All-Star had […]

Scott Rolen got the wonderful news last month that he was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. As preparations are being made for his induction, he has made the decision to go into the shrine as a St. Louis Cardinal. In most cases, when a player has had affiliations with multiple teams over the […]

The quarterback sneak is no longer a simple play in the NFL that is dependent on the quick feet and determination of the signal caller and a unified effort by his offensive line. The current version of the sneak involves the running back and others getting behind the quarterback and pushing him forward. New Denver […]

Eric Bieniemy has seen his name mentioned as an NFL assistant coach who has been worthy of a promotion to head coach for several years. However, it has not happened and he has remained as one Andy Reid’s key assistants with the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Breaking: I’m told 2x-Super Bowl champion Eric […]

Frank Reich has a chip on his shoulder as he returns to the head coaching ranks with the Carolina Panthers. Fired last season by the Colts a year after he was recognized as having done an excellent job in the 2021 season, Reich is bound and determined to turn his new team into an immediate […]

The golf world was excited to learn that Tiger Woods was returning to competitive tournament golf when he announced last week that he was playing in the Genesis Open in Los Angeles. The return of the sport’s greatest superstar was a major success, as Woods closed the opening round of the tournament with three straight […]

The quarterback sneak used to be a simple play in the NFL that required a quick snap and even quicker feet by the quarterback and his offensive line to gain a few feet that would provide a first down or touchdown. But in recent years, the play has looked more like a rugby scrum. That […]

The  top two quarterbacks in the NFL Draft are Bryce Young of Alabama and CJ Stroud of Ohio State. While many of the mock drafts and assessments feature Young as the better prospect, Stroud may very well have the best future at the NFL level The Buckeye quarterback has a powerful arm with excellent accuracy, […]

Fighting Irish athletic director Jack Swarbrick has decided to answer a fan’s email that indicated displeasure with the athletic department’s supposed hesitance to pay another school’s buyout requirement for a potential Notre Dame football offensive coordinator. There were reports that Notre Dame did not want to hire Utah offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig because the school […]

Aaron Rodgers is contemplating his future in the NFL, but that did not stop him from dropping his own theories on the recent spy balloons and UFO incidents. The Green Bay Packers quarterback was on the Pat McAfee Show when he said the heavily reported incidents may have been designed to keep people from considering […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers begin their preparations for the 2023 National League season, manager Dave Roberts has been forced to go on the defensive. The release of “Winning Fixes Everything,” a book by sportswriter Evan Drellich that provides details on the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal that impacted the 2017 World Series, also has […]

The fourth quarter of Super Bowl 57 came down to the final possession. The Chiefs got the ball back with 5:15 remaining and the score tied 35-35, so that meant Patrick Mahomes had the Eagles just where he wanted them. #Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster asked if he feels he got held by #Eagles CB James […]

The Kansas City Chiefs pulled off a dramatic turnaround in the second half and defeated the Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl 57, but quarterback Patrick Mahomes was not ready to call his team a dynasty. Mahomes, who won the Super Bowl MVP award to go with his regular-season MVP honor, said on the postgame presentation […]

The Las Vegas Raiders don’t want Derek Carr. They made that clear at the end of the 2022 season when they sent the quarterback home before their last two games. Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels clearly has other plans in mind, and the Raiders will pursue a new quarterback in the offseason. However, Carr has […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had a 14-7 lead in Super Bowl 57 and the ball. As Jalen Hurts took the snap on a 3rd-and-5 play from their own 49 yard line, it appeared the Eagles were going to keep their drive alive. However, as Hurts rolled to the right, he lost the ball on his own. […]

The passing of the torch is an ongoing process in the NFL. When Tom Brady announced his retirement last week, it was clear that there were new quarterbacks who were ready to grab the baton from the erstwhile GOAT. Two of those quarterbacks are Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts. Two of the best tonight in […]

There is a pride spanning multiple sports to see Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts square off as quarterbacks in Super Bowl 57. Former Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade tweeted about the pride he had as a black athlete seeing two black quarterbacks in the Super Bowl for the first time. Two Black quarterbacks staring in […]

Keenan Allen is one of the most highly skilled receivers in the NFL, and he has figured prominently in the Los Angeles Chargers offense for the last 10 years. Allen was limited to 10 games in 2022 because of injuries but he contributed 66 receptions for 752 yards with 4 touchdowns. However, he had been […]

The college basketball season is almost always loaded with significant ups and downs, even for the best teams. The Tennessee Volunteers (19-6, 8-4) are the No. 6-ranked team in the nation, but they have hit a rut that will be a challenge for head coach Rick Barnes and his players. Tennessee has lost consecutive games […]

The 2022 season began with high hopes for the Las Vegas Raiders. While they were playing in one of the toughest divisions in football, it was expected that they would put up a fight for a playoff position or perhaps the AFC West title. While the eventual division champion Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles […]