Steve Silverman Articles - Page 77

The 2022-23 NBA season is just days old, but Jerami Grant and Damian Lillard have already made a notable statement for the Portland Trail Blazers. Grant hit the game-winning shot and Lillard scored 41 points as the Blazers moved to 3-0 with a 106-104 road victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. JERAMI GRANT FOR THE […]

It has been a dream season so far for Jackson State and head coach Deion Sanders, and the bright lights are about to get turned on as the school will host ESPN’s College GameDay for the Week 9 confrontation against Southern University. The Tigers improved to 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the SWAC after a […]

It’s full speed ahead for the Dallas Cowboys, and owner Jerry Jones says his team will try to become a championship team with the players on the current roster. He does not believe the Cowboys will make a move prior to the November 1 trade deadline. The Cowboys improved their record to 5-2 with a […]

The Texas Longhorns dropped their third game of the season in a 41-34 defeat to Oklahoma State, but head coach Steve Sarkisian named Quinn Ewers as the team’s starting quarterback going forward. Ewers competed fearlessly against the relentless Cowboys, and he completed 19 of 49 passes for 319 yards with 2 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. […]

After building a 14-point lead in the first half, it appeared that Texas was poised to earn a key road win over Oklahoma State for head coach Steve Sarkisian. But as it has happened so often in the Sarkisian era, the Longhorns saw that advantage disappear. Texas dropped a 41-34 decision to the Cowboys. The […]

Syracuse had a chance to upset Clemson on the road Saturday, but head coach Dino Babers put his team in a brutal position with shaky clock management. After holding the Tigers to a field goal that gave Clemson a 27-21 lead with 1:33 left in the fourth quarter, the Orange got the ball back with […]

It’s not just college athletes who leave early so they can advance to the next level. Schoolboy star Desmond Ricks announced that he will leave high school for the opportunity to play college football in 2023. 🥂 pic.twitter.com/E314HOAZZl — Dezz Ricks (@DesmondRicks2) October 22, 2022 Ricks is a junior at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, […]

Rookie forward Keegan Murray has been pronounced healthy and he is expecting to make his regular-season NBA debut Saturday when the Sacramento Kings host the Los Angeles Clippers at the Golden 1 Center Heralded Kings rookie Keegan Murray cleared to make his NBA debut tomorrow against the Clippers, a source tells @ESPNNBA @andscape. https://t.co/ryucj280Y6 — […]

The addition of Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers has a chance to upgrade the team’s offense in dramatic fashion. McCaffrey has multiple skills as a runner and receiver, and his new team will have an opportunity to exploit all of his talents. With the addition of Christian McCaffrey, the 49ers now have 3 […]

The San Francisco 49ers  and general manager John Lynch turned out to be the winners in the Christian McCaffrey sweepstakes. They got the best of the Los Angeles Rams to emerge as the recipient of the versatile running back. #49ers GM John Lynch on competing w/ Rams for McCaffrey: "It seems like a lot of […]

Melvin Gordon is the No. 1 running back on the Denver Broncos depth chart, and he is expected to deliver a first-rate ground attack. Gordon’s production has not been stellar to this point. The Denver offense has struggled as a whole, but the lack of a consistent running game has been a huge issue. Gordon […]

The Denver Broncos are struggling on offense through the first six games of the 2022 season, and the team needs to do everything it can to get quarterback Russell Wilson on track. NFL teams are interested in trade scenarios for Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam, according to league sources. Third-year former Missouri standout and […]

The Denver Broncos have failed to live up to their own expectations as the schedule approaches the midpoint of the season. Instead of battling the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers on even terms, the Broncos are 2-4 and have fallen two games behind the division leaders. The coaching staff of the Broncos is […]

DeSean Jackson is back in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens, and the explosive receiver does not lack for confidence. Jackson played in just two games during the 2021 season for the Los Angeles Rams and Las Vegas Raiders, but he still believes he can make a significant contribution to the Baltimore offense. DeSean Jackson, […]

Kayvon Thibodeaux and the resurgent New York Giants took another step up the ladder with an emotional come-from-behind 24-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens Sunday. Trailing by 10 points in the fourth quarter, the Giants scored a pair of late touchdowns to secure the win. Thibodeaux prevented a Baltimore comeback with a late strip sack. […]

The Miami Dolphins dropped their third consecutive game Sunday as they fell to the Minnesota Vikings by a 24-16 margin. Injuries have been a big part of the losing streak and they suffered a serious loss to their secondary in this game. #Dolphins CB Nik Needham has torn his Achilles, source said following the MRI. […]

Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is clearly one of the best at his position in the NFL. He is one of the keys to the Cincinnati Bengals success as they attempt to defend their AFC Championship. Watch until the end. @Real10jayy__ is an all-timer pic.twitter.com/skrHgrAmTF — Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) October 16, 2022 The star receiver caught […]

The Green Bay Packers have fallen to 3-3 and have lost back-to-back games to the New York Giants and the New York Jets. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers never takes kindly to less-than-stellar efforts by his team, and he is quite upset with the current state of the Packers. Aaron Rodgers asked what this offense needs: “Simpler. […]

Seranthony Dominguez was on the mound when the Philadelphia Phillies put the final touches on their victory over the Atlanta Braves in the National League Division Series. Seranthony Domínguez with the 'Night, Night' celly after clinching the Phillies spot in the NLCS 😴 pic.twitter.com/6IxtdsOBuO — B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) October 15, 2022 Dominguez pitched the ninth […]

There’s no shortage of heroes for the upstart Philadelphia Phillies, and veteran pitcher Noah Syndergaard did his part to help his team advance to the National League Championship Series. "The Phillies just got that dawg in them today." The Phillies' trade deadline addition Noah Syndergaard joined @Ken_Rosenthal after today's win: pic.twitter.com/hlntXfuS8H — FOX Sports: MLB […]

There’s an unexpected celebration in Philadelphia as Bryce Harper and his Phillies teammates are on their way to the National League Championship Series. The third-place finisher in the NL East defeated the division-winning Atlanta Braves by an 8-3 margin to clinch the NLDS. "You gotta beat the champs to be the champs." 🗣️@Ken_Rosenthal caught up […]

Matt Ryan can take a deep breath, exhale and feel very good as the 2022-23 NBA season is about to start. That’s because the former DoorDash driver and G-Leaguer has made the Los Angeles Lakers opening night roster. Matt Ryan has made the Los Angeles Lakers' opening night roster, per @ShamsCharania. Ryan was driving DoorDash […]

First-year Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is a far cry from old-school coaches that used to intimidate players and the media with their serious, non-smiling ways. McDaniel has been branded as an innovator, and perhaps he should also be labeled as something of a comedian. Mike McDaniel with a shocking request of the media […]

The New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians battled on even terms for nine innings in Game 2 of the American League Division Series. However, a key error by Josh Donaldson in the top of the 10th inning helped propel the Guardian to a 4-2 victory that allowed Cleveland to tie the series at 1-1. Jose […]

The Miami Dolphins received a boost at practice Friday as injured quarterbacks Teddy Bridgewater and Tua Tagovailoa both were full participants as the team prepared for its Week 6 game against the Minnesota Vikings. The full Vikings-Dolphins injury report ahead of Sunday: pic.twitter.com/xGDP2sJaDU — Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) October 14, 2022 While Tagovailoa has been designated […]

The New Orleans Saints are counting on Alvin Kamara to give the offense a jolt of adrenaline after the team’s 2-3 start this season. However, off-the-field issues are likely to serve as a distraction for the running back as getting hit with a $10 million lawsuit for his role in a violent incident in Las […]

Tyreek Hill is one of the most dangerous wide receivers in the NFL, and he has already made his impact felt in his first season with the Miami Dolphins. However, Hill also has a key role as a social director of sorts with his team. Vital breaking news: Tyreek Hill says he has ordered a […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are clearly a veteran team that depends on Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang for leadership, scoring and all-around play. That trio opened their 17th season together Thursday night as the Penguins took the ice for their season opener against the Arizona Coyotes. With Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang […]

Two of the elite teams in the Big Ten will meet head-to-head on Saturday when the Penn State Nittany Lions travel to Ann Arbor to take on the defending conference champion Michigan Wolverines. It’s up to Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz to come up with a strategy that will slow down the home team. […]

The Arizona Cardinal have a big-time stud at running back in James Conner, but they won’t have him Sunday when they go to Seattle to take on the Seahawks. The oft-injured running back will be out of action with a rib injury, per Pro Football Network. Sources: Cardinals' James Conner expected to miss Seattle game […]

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 […]