Steve Silverman Articles - Page 78

The Chargers are fighting hard for a playoff spot in the AFC, but the start of their Week 15 game against the Tennessee Titans saw versatile running back Austin Ekeler forced to the medical tent. While the Chargers scored a touchdown on their opening possession, they did so without Ekeler on the field. Ekeler is […]

The Baltimore Ravens dropped a 13-3 decision to the Cleveland Browns Saturday night, a fairly surprising development for a team that was hoping to hold onto 1st place in the AFC North. However, the real shocker was the performance of normally razor sharp placekicker Justin Tucker. Justin Tucker after missing two FGs (48 and 50 […]

There is little doubt that the 2022 season has been a disaster for the Indianapolis Colts. The latest chapter was written in a 39-36 overtime loss to the Minnesota Vikings, a game that featured the largest comeback in NFL history. The combination of quarterback Matt Ryan and head coach Jeff Saturday played a huge role […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers added another bat to their lineup when they landed J.D. Martinez on Saturday, but that does not mean Justin Turner is out of the picture. Turner, the team’s long-time 3rd baseman, is a free agent and he is available. The Dodgers are still interested in him and have not ruled out […]

The Minnesota Vikings were about to lay a huge egg, falling behind 33-0 on their home field to the lowly Indianapolis Colts. Just when all seemed lost, Kirk Cousins and the Vikings mounted the biggest comeback in NFL history while registering a 39-36 victory in overtime. The win allowed the Vikings (11-3) to clinch the […]

The Minnesota Vikings managed the largest comeback in NFL history, rallying from a 33-0 deficit to beat the Indianapolis Colts 39-36 in overtime and clinch the NFC North title. Twitter went wild as the Vikings rallied and then completed the comeback when Greg Joseph nailed a 40-yard field goal with 7 seconds remaining. The Buffalo […]

The Chicago White Sox were one of the most disappointing teams in the American League last year, failing to make the playoffs after winning the American League Central Division a year earlier. They hope to have a stronger team on the field in 2023, and adding outfielder Andrew Benintendi may help them achieve that goal. […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a chance to clinch the NFC North title when they host the Indianapolis Colts Saturday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium While that’s a significant event itself, the game represents a milestone in team history. They game is the 1,000th the team has played since entering the NFL in the 1961 season. […]

After Ronald Acuna Jr. won the Venezuelan League Home Run Derby last month, he knew he wanted to do something nice for his country’s poor people. Acuna has gone above and beyond expectations, donating both the prize money for his victory and his Venezuelan League salary to Venezuela’s needy children. Acuna competed against multiple big […]

The Boston Red Sox have not had the best offseason, losing shortstop Xander Bogaerts last week to the San Diego Padres. Now they have made a decision to move on from 1st baseman Eric Hosmer, who has been designated for assignment. The Red Sox acquired Hosmer from the Padres at the trade deadline last summer, […]

Tiger Woods is not going to let discomfort in his right foot from playing golf with his son. Tiger and Charlie Woods are competing in the PNC Championship this weekend in Orlando, Florida. Tiger Woods has been battling plantar fasciitis in his right foot, and the younger Woods has a sprained ankle of his own. […]

It has been a challenge for the Pittsburgh Steelers to win games this season, and one of the few dependable aspects of their offense has been tight end Pat Freiermuth. However, Steelers fans and fantasy football owners may have to get by without him Sunday when the Steelers play at Carolina. The tight end is […]

While the New England Patriots prepare for their Week 15 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, many fantasy football owners are getting ready for their first-round playoff matchups. Those that have New England running back Rhamondre Stevenson on their fantasy roster may have to make alternate lineup decisions. Thursday practice report from inside Arizona Stadium: […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have endured a difficult season thus far, as they sit in last place in the NBA’s Pacific Division with an 11-16 record. However, that does not mean that stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis and their teammates can’t have some fun. Lakers practice looking a lil DIFFERENT today 😳 (via @jovanhaye) […]

Former Dallas Mavericks draft pick Tyrell Terry has shockingly retired from the NBA at the age of 21. Tyrell Terry, Mavs’ No. 31 overall draft pick in 2020, just announced his retirement from basketball, citing “the darkest times of my life” and “the anxiety this sport has caused me.” pic.twitter.com/1Spw5iGQ9y — Callie Caplan (@CallieCaplan) December […]

Dansby Swanson appears to be in an excellent position in the free-agent market. He is the last of the elite shortstops still on the open market, and he appears to have at least 4 serious suitors at this time. MLB insider Jon Heyman reported that the Boston Red Sox have joined the fray, and they […]

The Los Angeles Lakers managed to pull off a 124-117 victory over the Detroit Pistons to conclude their 6-game road trip with a 3-3 record, but the victory left LeBron James thinking that his team wasted an opportunity to have a winning trip. "We started off the trip so well then we had injuries and […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers went to the West Coast with high hopes of beating the San Francisco 49ers, but absorbed a one-sided beating at the hands of the home team. Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles provided a blunt assessment of how badly his team performed. Video: Todd Bowles says the Bucs were outcoached and […]

Christian McCaffrey has long been one of the most dynamic and explosive players in the league. He continued to perform at a peak level in the San Francisco 49ers’ 35-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 14. This is Christian McCaffrey's 11th career game with both a rushing and receiving touchdown, tying Jim […]

It has been a brilliant season for head coach Nick Sirianni and the Philadelphia Eagles. Philadelphia faced a crucial game in Week 14 against the division rival New York Giants, and Philadelphia rolled to a 48-22 victory that was led by Miles Sanders. Nick Sirianni says Miles Sanders will get a gameball for today pic.twitter.com/syOoRq85iU […]

The Minnesota Vikings may be one of the notable success stories of the NFL season, but head coach Kevin O’Connell knows his team has plenty off room for improvement. While the offense is in good shape with Justin Jefferson and Kirk Cousins, the defense has been playing poorly and there are few signs that it […]

The Giants faced a must game when they hosted the surging Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14, and star running back Saquon Barkley figured to play a key role if New York was going to have a chance at registering an upset. It didn’t work out that way as the Giants dropped a one-sided 48-22 decision. […]

The New York Jets dropped a 20-12 decision to the Buffalo Bills Sunday, and it was their 4th loss in the last 6 games. But after the game was over, New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said the team was not feeling the affects of another loss and that confidence remained high. Saleh demonstrated […]

Caleb Williams capped his brilliant season with the USC Trojan Saturday as the runaway winner of the Heisman Trophy. THE HEISMAN TROPHY HAS A NEW HOME‼️ Caleb Williams takes home the hardware 👏 pic.twitter.com/NsI9Z08n74 — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 11, 2022 Williams received 544 first-place votes and he had a total of 2,031 points. Max Duggan […]

Boston Red Sox team president Chaim Bloom is in an incredibly difficult position right now after letting superstar shortstop Xander Bogaerts leave the franchise and sign an 11-year, $280 million contract with the San Diego Padres. The stunned Bloom broke his silence Saturday when he tried to defend the move in an interview. Bloom told […]

Quinn Maretzki and Army football are celebrating after a historic victory over Navy in the long-running series between the two service academies. The annual battle between Army and Navy did not disappoint in the 123rd renewal as Army survived a 20-17 decision in double overtime. This was the first time the series required extra time […]

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has demonstrated that he wants to be honest with his players, even when it does not work in the immediate favor of the Fighting Irish. That is the case with Notre Dame quarterback Drew Pyne, who has entered the transfer portal. Pyne’s decision came after he spoke with Freeman, […]

The presence of Deion Sanders is starting to have a major impact on Colorado football. The Buffaloes have picked up 4-star running back Dylan Edwards to give the offense a significant lift. BREAKING: Four-Star RB Dylan Edwards has Committed to Colorado! The 5’9 165 RB from Derby, KS was formerly committed to Notre Dame. One […]

The Seattle Seahawks are making alternate plans for their running game if rookie Kenneth Walker III is not available to carry the football Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Walker and backup DeeJay Dallas are both listed as questionable, and the Seahawks elevated Godwin Igwebuike from the practice squad to the active roster. While that cautionary […]

James Harden is one of the NBA’s superstars, and while he has his share of critics, there’s little doubt that he has put together spectacular numbers throughout his career. James Harden is the 4th player in NBA history with 23,000 career points and 6,500 career assists, joining Oscar Robertson, LeBron James and Russell Westbrook with […]

There is a wide-open race for the Heisman Trophy this year that includes Stetson Bennett of Georgia, C.J. Stroud of Ohio State, Caleb Williams of USC and Max Duggan of TCU. On the surface, a case can be made for any of these candidates. However, when all the intangibles are included, Bennett must win the […]

The Major League Baseball free agent feeding frenzy reached a peak in San Diego with the resigning of Aaron Judge by the New York Yankees and the signing of Xander Bogaerts by the San Diego Padres. However, there are multiple free agents still available — including Carlos Correa — on the list of the 5 […]

When AT&T Stadium opened in 2009, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones thought his edifice would stand alone as the biggest, boldest and brightest facility in the NFL for many years. Jerry World is going to get even fancier with nearly $300 million in upgrades planned. #DallasCowboys More: https://t.co/gbmZBTkPuh pic.twitter.com/SNc5ZqxKuA — Sunday Night Football on NBC […]

Dametrius “Meechie” Walker, a Michigan high school standout and an honorary captain for the Michigan Wolverines, died Friday after a two-year battle with bone cancer. Walker was a 3-star prospect on the defensive line who played with Muskegon (Mich.) High School. He was a 6-5, 260-pounder with an exciting future when he was diagnosed with […]

The Boston Celtics sport the best record in the NBA, and they could be a stronger team when they take the court Saturday night. Big man Robert Williams may be back in the lineup when the Celtics face the Golden State Warriors. Celtics’ Robert Williams could return tomorrow vs. the Warriors. Boston’s following game is […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are hoping that quarterback Derek Carr will continue to rally the team and it will be able to climb up the AFC West standings and earn a playoff spot. Derek Carr's interception before half was his 14th career red zone interception, tied for the most in the NFL since entering the […]

Boston Red Sox fans are heartbroken once again with the news that Xander Bogaerts is leaving the team after signing an 11-year, $280 million free-agent deal with the San Diego Padres. While diehard Red Sox fans held out hope that the team would bring back their All-Star shortstop, it was not a surprise that Bogaert […]

These are the critical weeks in the Fantasy Football season as late moves can determine playoff positions in a majority of leagues. The Seattle Seahawks may represent fertile ground for those managers who are looking for an under-the-radar running back. Our suggestion is backup Travis Homer. We’ll get the injury report soon, but there was […]

Michigan defensive tackle Mazi Smith has taken a plea bargain in his felony weapons case, pleading guilty to a misdemeanor firearms weapon charge. Michigan DT Mazi Smith pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge, resulting in the dismissal of a felony charge stemming from his Oct. 7 arrest.https://t.co/e40xTjM0w9 — The Athletic (@TheAthletic) December 8, 2022 […]