Steve Silverman Articles - Page 76

It is not the glamour game of the week in the NFL, but when the Detroit Lions (2-6) travel to Soldier Field in Chicago in Week 10, head coach Dan Campbell’s team will have a chance to put together a winning streak. Yes, that is correct. The Lions have a chance to win 2 games […]

The San Diego Padres have come to an agreement with reliever Robert Suarez, who came through with a surprising powerful performance in his rookie season in 2022. That initial big league season came at age 31, making it a somewhat shocking development. Suarez and the Padres have come to an agreement on a 5-year, $46 […]

Justin Turner has been a fixture in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for the last 9 years, but it seems quite likely that the veteran third baseman will be wearing a new uniform in 2023. Turner’s contract had a $16 million option for the upcoming season, but the Dodgers did not exercise that opportunity to […]

The long string of bad luck on the injury front continues for San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett, and it will almost certainly have an impact on pass rush specialist Nick Bosa. Verrett was preparing to make his return to action this week when the 49ers host the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday night, but he […]

Terry Bradshaw is known for making off-the-cuff remarks in his role as one of the panelists on the Fox NFL pregame show. He went far beyond accepted standards when talking about the Cardinals and their tendencies to avoid the ground game and have quarterback Kyler Murray dominate with his passing. "I think if this kid […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have designs on getting back to the Super Bowl again this year, and quarterback Joe Burrow is ready to take them there even though they are without injured wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. Burrow answered questions about his No. 1 receiver after Cincinnati’s 42-21 triumph over the Carolina Panthers. “I know he feels […]

Pro Bowl wide receiver Davante Adams shared his disgust after the Las Vegas Raiders blew a three-score lead and dropped a 24-20 decision Sunday to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Adams on blowing a 17-point lead again: pic.twitter.com/IKJMcMUpqB — Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) November 6, 2022 Adams caught 10 passes for 146 yards and two touchdowns as the […]

After dropping a 15-9 decision to the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers could not hold back in his assessment of his own play. He put the defeat on his own shoulders, telling reporters after the game that his play was unacceptable. “I played s***ty, but I never gave up,” the quarterback said. […]

The numbers say the Georgia Bulldogs emerged with a relatively easy two-touchdown victory when they got the best of No. 1 Tennessee in Saturday’s showdown, but Georgia coach Kirby Smart knows the difference between the two teams was the presence of quarterback Stetson Bennett. Bennett ran for 1 touchdown and passed for 2 more in […]

Ohio State wiped the sweat off its collective brow after escaping Evanston with a narrow 21-7 win over a struggling Northwestern team that hasn’t won a game since late August. Played in heavy winds and rain in the Chicago suburb, the vaunted Buckeye offense was stalled throughout the game and quarterback C.J. Stroud was unable […]

Flightline was expected to put on a performance for the ages in the Breeders Cup Classic, and the sport’s newest champion exceeded expectations. His 8 1/4 length victory in the $6 million race justified comparisons to Secretariat, who has long been considered the greatest horse of the last 50 years. FLIGHTLINE CAN FLY! 🏇🏼✈️ #BC22 […]

Young tennis star Carlos Alcaraz suffered a serious core injury in the Paris Masters, and his brilliant season on the ATP Tour has come to a sudden end. Carlos Alcaraz's season is now over: 57 wins, 13 losses (just three straight set losses)5 titles – 1 Slam, 2 M1000, 2 ATP 5007 finalsUp from #32 […]

The Milwaukee Brewers were very disappointed after failing to win the National League Central title and missing the MLB Playoffs. They appeared to have the best roster in the division, and their strength on the mound made them clear favorites. But the Brewers failed to meet the expectations of management and their fans, largely because […]

At the start of the season, the Chicago White Sox were one of the favorites to win the American League Central and compete in the MLB playoffs. That prediction was based on the first-place finish in 2021 and the lack of talent throughout the rest of the division. But the White Sox fell flat under […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been hoping to get a boost to their offensive attack in Week 9 with the return of running back Cordarrelle Patterson to the lineup. However, the Falcons may not have the running back in uniform when they host the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday. Patterson has been on Injured Reserve with a […]

Off to the best start in team history, general manager Don Sweeney and the Boston Bruins have embroiled themselves in a nasty controversy by signing USHL defenseman Mitchell Miller to an entry-level contract. Miller has the skills that makes him worthy of such a signing, but his past actions in bullying and abusing a classmate […]

Kyle Schwarber is not about to be intimidated by the Houston Astros pitching staff. Despite being no-hit in Game 4 of the World Series, the Phillies slugger had no fear as he prepared for Game 5. most career postseason leadoff HR: Kyle Schwarber: 3Derek Jeter: 3Jimmy Rollins: 3 https://t.co/UPogRk5ZFz — Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) November 4, […]

The Seattle Seahawks are one of the most surprising stories in the first half of the NFL season, as the running of rookie Kenneth Walker has played a key role in helping them claim first place in the NFC West. Walker has shown the same kind of explosiveness and big-play ability from his running back […]

The Washington Commanders are not a dominating team, but they have won 3 games in a row as they prepare to host the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings in Week 9. The Vikings represent a major challenge for the Commanders and something of an upgrade in the level of recent opponents. The Vikings bring a 6-1 […]

The Houston Astros made a bold statement when Cristian Javier threw six hitless innings and three other pitchers completed a combined no-hitter over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the World Series. The Astros earned a 5-0 victory over the Phillies and tied the series at 2-2, ensuring that the championship will be decided […]

While their season ended in disappointing fashion when they lost in the American League Championship Series to the Houston Astros, the New York Yankees had a dramatic season in winning the American League East. Slugger Aaron Judge had one of the greatest seasons in recent memory for the Bronx Bombers. He is scheduled to become […]

Donovan Mitchell had a performance for the ages as the Cleveland Cavaliers posted a 121-108 victory over the New York Knicks Sunday. Mitchell got it done as a scorer and a playmaker with 38 points and 12 assists as the Cavs rallied in the fourth quarter for the home court win. Donovan Mitchell vs the […]

Derrick Henry does not look like he is about to slow down any time soon for the Tennessee Titans. The power running back was on top of his game against the Houston Texans as he rushed for 219 yards and 2 touchdowns in the 17-10 Tennessee triumph. Most games in NFL history with 200 rushing […]

The Dallas Cowboys got a challenge from the Chicago Bears in their Week 8 game, but Dak Prescott and his teammates put away the visitors in a 49-29 triumph. After the game, the Cowboys quarterback not only saluted key performers Tony Pollard and Micah Parsons, but also paid tribute to legendary Cowboys star running back […]

There is little doubt that linebacker Micah Parsons is one of the most elite defensive players in the NFL. After returning a third-quarter fumble 36 yards for a touchdown in a 49-29 Dallas Cowboys victory over the Chicago Bears, Parsons wants to do more. Cowboys LB Micah Parsons postgame on his fumble return for TD: […]

The Minnesota Vikings were celebrating following their 34-26 victory over the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, and cornerback Patrick Peterson was among those celebrating the loudest. Not only was Peterson happy to see his team win its fifth game in a row and move to 6-1 for the season, it also meant that he had played a […]

The defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams are in a fight for their playoff lives, and if they are going to make a run for it, they are going to need tight end Tyler Higbee to make a big contribution. Quarterback Matthew Stafford had every reason to expect Higbee to have a big game […]

The Chicago Bears are in the first year of yet another new administration, and a Week 7 Monday night road victory over the New England Patriots has given the organization a rare dose of pride. General manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus believe they have a quarterback who can lead them for years […]

The TCU Horned Frogs have done nothing but win this football season, and running back Kendre Miller once again played a huge role Saturday in their 41-31 victory over West Virginia. Miller ran for 120 yards and scored on a 51-yard burst in the second quarter to highlight the win. However, Miller had just 12 […]

Notre Dame has gotten off to a rather ordinary start under first-year head coach Marcus Freeman. However, after the Fighting Irish delivered a 41-24 road victory over 16th-ranked Syracuse Saturday, Freeman was pumped up about the direction of his team. Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman: “We got a damn good football team. A damn […]

There is a lot more than Los Angeles Lakers losses on the basketball court that occupy LeBron James’ thoughts these days. James is aware of the Washington Post report that racist posts on Twitter have increased dramatically since Elon Musk’s became owner of the social media site. James has already called out Musk after the […]

After last year’s victory over Ohio State, Michigan’s inferiority complex has completely disappeared. The No. 4-ranked team in the nation have picked up where they left off after that victory and Wolverines football is dominating once again1. The Wolverines have already throttled the Penn State Nittany Lions, registering a 41-17 beatdown in mid-October. Michigan has […]

The running back position took a hit for the New York Jets and fantasy owners when Breece Hall suffered a season-ending ACL injury in Week 7 against the Denver Broncos. Backup Michael Carter may get a chance to start this week against the New England Patriots, depending on newcomer James Robinson’s availability. Carter was supplanted […]

It has been a surprisingly good start to the season for the Minnesota Vikings, as first-year head coach Kevin O’Connell has gotten his team off to a 5-1 start and a 2 1/2-game lead in the NFC North. Instead of looking up at the Green Bay Packers, as has been the case in the the […]

Rafael Devers has established himself as one of the top hitters in baseball and the most productive hitter in the Boston Red Sox lineup. The Red Sox would like to keep the young superstar in the lineup for many years. Red Sox and Devers still apart in ongoing extension talks. In here: an idea how […]

After dropping their Week 7 Monday night game to the Chicago Bears, the New England Patriots do not look like a serious contender in the AFC East. As a result, the Patriots are getting calls prior to the November 1 trade deadline about several key players. They include safety Jabrill Peppers and running back Damien […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have a long way to go if they want to contend for a playoff spot in the AFC this season, and having a healthy Davante Adams is an important step. Not seeing #Raiders WR Davante Adams for a second day in a row. Adams, among others, was listed with an ‘illness’ […]

After his record-breaking season with the New York Yankees, Aaron Judge is on course to hit the free-agent market and perhaps put his name on a record-setting deal. While it would seem likely that no team could pay Judge more than his current employer, there are concerns that Judge will take a serious look elsewhere […]

The Seattle Seahawks have been a surprise this season, and the production of Kenneth Walker III is a primary reason. The rookie running back from Michigan State rushed for 168 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Seahawks registered a 37-23 road victory Sunday over the Los Angeles Chargers. Tyler Lockett outside the bass-boomin Seahawks locker […]