Steve Silverman Articles - Page 69

It seemed like just another first-quarter play when defensive back Saivion Smith of the Detroit Lions lined up across from tight end Hunter Henry of the New England Patriots. However, when Smith stumbled and went down after the two opponents made contact, there was nothing typical about the scene. Dan Campbell: Saivion Smith has full […]

The New York Yankees are not playing the cat-and-mouse game that several teams have played in the early stages of the postseason. Manager Aaron Boone will have Gerrit Cole, Nestor Cortes and Luis Severino pitch the first three games of the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians. Gerrit Cole will start Game 1 […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett knows that his introduction to NFL competition is going to be a major challenge. However, when Pickett was hit low by Buffalo Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson in the fourth quarter, the rookie was fighting mad. Mike Tomlin said this response from Kenny Pickett was “appropriate.” pic.twitter.com/k9AM1vL55r — Brooke […]

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen may not have played against the Cleveland Browns, but he was clearly following his team as they fought hard to get a road victory. The Chargers hung on for a 30-28 triumph, but the star pass catcher could not believe it when head coach Brandon Staley made a […]

There’s a new superstar in the Pittsburgh football pantheon, but his name is not a familiar one at this point. That is likely to change very shortly for Panthers running back Izzy Abanikanda, who put on a record-setting performance Saturday against Virginia Tech. History made. Pitt junior RB Izzy Abanikanda is now Pitt's single-game rushing […]

Long-time Georgia head coach Vince Dooley has been hospitalized after contracting pneumonia and what has been described as a mild case of COVID-19, according to Georgia’s Athletic Department. Legendary Georgia football coach Vince Dooley reportedly hospitalized https://t.co/JeAbn3xZW3 pic.twitter.com/Ekgg5pQt38 — New York Post (@nypost) October 8, 2022 The 90-year-old Dooley served as the Bulldogs’ head coach […]

It has become a familiar story throughout the early part of this season as Kansas City Chiefs PK Harrison Butker will not play against the Las Vegas Raiders when the teams meet Monday night. Chiefs ruled out kicker Harrison Butker for Monday night’s game vs. the Raiders. Trey Smith, Mike Danna, and JuJu Smith-Schuster are […]

It was a tough start to the Wild Card Series for the Toronto Blue Jays as they dropped a 4-0 decision to the visiting Seattle Mariners in Game 1. But the Jays may have escaped disaster as X-rays on star outfielder George Springer’s left wrist came back negative. George Springer had x-rays on his left […]

The Bailey Zappe era appears ready to begin for the New England Patriots. That’s because starting quarterback Mac Jones is listed as doubtful with a high ankle sprain and backup quarterback Brian Hoyer has been designated as out. #Patriots QB Mac Jones (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday. So as expected, rookie Bailey Zappe […]

The New York Yankees could be getting a boost to their lineup when they start their American League Division Series next week because Matt Carpenter has a good chance to return to their roster. Aaron Boone on Matt Carpenter: "I expect him to be on the roster" for the ALDS. Via @TMKSESPN on @ESPNNY98_7FM just […]

The explosive Miami Dolphins offense may be a bit less dangerous if Tyreek Hill is not on the field Sunday afternoon against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. That’s because star wide receiver and key fantasy football threat Hill may not be in the best condition since he was listed on Thursday’s injury report […]

The Green Bay Packers have been chasing down the Chicago Bears throughout the 21st century. After pulling ahead in the all-time series between the two teams, the Packers have now caught the Bears in the all-time NFL standings with 785 victories. The Packers have now won 785 games as a franchise, tying the Bears for […]

Frustration boiled over on the Baltimore Ravens sidelines after the team blew a 17-point lead and dropped a 23-20 decision to the Buffalo Bills. Defensive back Marcus Peters registered his displeasure as he attempted to get after head coach John Harbaugh towards the conclusion of the game. Harbaugh also was asked about Marcus Peters being […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is not about to lose faith in his players. His team may have fallen to 1-3 following a 48-45 home loss to the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, but he told his players that he still has a powerful belief that the team can turn things around. "We can’t let anybody […]

The NFL and NFLPA are making significant following the way Miami Dolphin quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s head and neck injuries were handled during the last week. The NFL and NFLPA are working towards updated concussion protocols, which should be done in the coming days, while an investigation into the Tua Tagovailoa situation continues. Joint statement: pic.twitter.com/tO8tevbReu […]

As the plate appearances pile up for slugger Aaron Judge, frustration is starting to make an appearance in the New York Yankees dugout. While the slugger doesn’t seem to be upset by the number of free passes that he has received, Yankee manager Aaron Boone is starting to lose his patience. Boone said he thought […]

It has been a season of swings and quite a few misses for Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara. That continued Friday night when he struck out his 200th batter of the season. And just like that. 👑 pic.twitter.com/wCo0ZGEeWw — Miami Marlins (@Marlins) October 1, 2022 The Marlins right-hander became the first pitcher in team history […]

Carlos Correa of the Minnesota Twins will be one of the top free agents when Major League players are eligible to sign free-agent  contracts five days after the World Series ends. Correa signed with the Twins after the conclusion of the 2021 season, but it was just a one-year deal. This time around, Correa is […]