SEE MORE… Steelers Urged To Bring Back Former 1st Rounder During 2024 Offseason There were plenty of things that went wrong for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2023 NFL season. Much of the attention goes to the team’s quarterback play and offensive coaching, but the defense had its issues too. The defense had some issues with consistency, in part because the faces in the lineup changed frequently because of injuries and a suspension for Damontae Kazee. The issue is one that The Athletic’s Mark Kaboly believes could have been easily avoided at one position. In an article with Mike DeFabo…
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SEE MORE… LeBron James proud to break NBA All-Star appearance record The Lakers star, who surpassed the legendary Abdul-Jabbar as the top scorer in league history last season, celebrated the achievement with a win against the Bulls (141-132) and a good performance (25+4+12). After the game LeBron made it clear he was proud to be named to his 20th All-Star Game: “I’ve exceeded anything that I ever dreamed about being in the NBA. And I did that a long time ago. Everything else is just kind of extra credit. I’m very humbled by still being able to play the game…
SEE MORE… Detroit Lions fight song: How did ‘Gridiron Heroes’ start, other things to know If you’ve ever been to Ford Field for a Detroit Lions game, you are familiar with the team’s fight song which is played after every Lions touchdown. The song, “Gridiron Heroes,” has been with the Lions since 1938, nearly the entire time the franchise has been in Detroit. The song was written by Wayne State music professor and band director Graham T. Overgard at the request of team owner G.A. Richards, who asked him to write a fight song for the team. Overgard also served…
The Nuggets have five players listed on their injury report: Vlatko Cancar, Collin Gillespie, Reggie Jackson, Braxton Key, and Julian Strawther. Vlatko Cancar is out due to left knee surgery, Collin Gillespie is out due to a G League two-way, Reggie Jackson is probable due to a left toe sprain, Braxton Key is out due to a G League two-way, Julian Strawther is out due to a right knee contusion/sprain. The entire Nuggets’ starting five of Nikola Jokic and company should be available tonight. Lakers Reportedly Interested in Trading for Denver Nuggets Champion The New York Knicks have two players…
With a new coaching staff and a long list of eligible free agents, the 2020 offseason promises to be a fascinating and critical stretch for the Dallas Cowboys. The NFL’s free agent signing period officially begins March 18, when unrestricted free agents can test their value on the open market. The Cowboys also have a March 18 deadline to make qualifying offers to their restricted free agents and obtain right of first refusal. With so many decisions looming, the DallasCowboys.com staff has grouped the Cowboys’ 30 free-agents-to-be into five categories to analyze throughout the week. We end the five-part series…
The Michigan Wolverines are in the market for a new head coach as Jim Harbaugh is heading to the Los Angeles Chargers. LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly is being mentioned among the top replacement candidates. CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd predicts that Michigan will likely turn to current offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore as the top option. If the Wolverines turn away from an internal candidate, Dodd has Kelly at the top of the list. “Kelly hit the jackpot when he went from Notre Dame to LSU,” Dodd detailed in a January 23, 2024 story titled “Michigan coaching candidates: Sherrone Moore,…
What I’m hearing about Lakers’ trade deadline plans: The latest on Dejounte Murray and other targets Jan. 15 kicked off the second wave of NBA trade season. The Feb. 8 deadline is less than three weeks away. The Los Angeles Lakers will be one of the most interesting teams in the league over that period, as they have a track record of being aggressive at the deadline. No one within the organization is content with the team’s 21-21 start to the season. A move is likely. The Lakers have three paths they’re weighing, according to team sources not authorized to speak publicly: Stand pat and…
There was plenty of hope that Dallas would have the starting lineup they were intented to have for the first game this season on offense. Then, on Thursday, wideout Amari Cooper tested positive for COVID and will miss both Sunday and Thursday’s contest. Another hope was that left tackle Tyron Smith – who has missed the last two games with an ankle injury – would be available to play. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, that won’t happen either. The report is that after ramping up activity during practice this week, he is still not ready to undergo a full…
Eddie Blacker is back at the Norths Devils, returning to Bishop Park after five years of hard work in the NRL with insights from rugby league’s best front-rowers. Blacker last wore a Devils jersey in 2018 when he was part of a Norths Under 18 team alongside the likes of Jordan Riki, Ethan Bullemor and Cory Paix. He played against the Devils in the 2022 NRL State Championship game when his Penrith Panthers defeated a Norths team that had just claimed back-to-back Queensland Cup titles. It’s been a hectic five years for Blacker, who signed an NRL contract with St…
The four best NFL championship round props: Jahmyr Gibbs receiving plays, Brock Purdy pass yards and more By John Laghezza 50m ago It’s the conference championship weekend! It’s hard to believe that only three games are left before the pre-MLB winter lull sets in, so let’s make the best of it and savor that flavor. Welcome back to The Athletic for a third helping of NFL prop goodness with yours truly. We’re coming off back-to-back 3-1 betting weeks, capping off yet another profitable playoff round for the good guys. Let’s close out strong… Odds from BetMGM and update live. Picks lock at the number published at. Kansas City at…