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Why the 2023 US Open Was One of the Worst
The US Open was having a brutal weekend heading into the final round on Sunday. But there was a glimmer of hope. Rory McIlroy was in the hunt for his first major championship since 2011. Rickie Fowler, who has been on a resurgence tour lately, could win his first major in his home state. You also had big names like Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffle and Dustin Johnson
“LaPorta is Going to be Fantastic”: George Kittle’s High Praise for Lions Rookie Tight End Sam LaPorta
In a recent interview on Barstool’s "Pardon My Take", Detroit Lions' rookie tight end, Sam LaPorta, found himself on the receiving end of high praise from one of NFL's top tight ends, George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers. Kittle, an Iowa alumnus himself, labeled LaPorta as the best tight end in the draft class and lauded him as a complete steal for the Lions. “LaPorta is
Should Zetterberg or Osgood be in the Hall of Fame?
The Hockey Hall of Fame will hold its annual meeting this week before announcing who will be in the upcoming class. Two former Red Wings will likely be discussed, Henrik Zetterberg and Chris Osgood. Both were vital parts of Stanley Cup winning teams and fan favorites. The Hockey Hall of Fame does not operate like the Baseball Hall of Fame. There is no public knowledge of how
Not bad. Not good. Lions new helmet sits somewhere in the middle.
"Not bad. Not good. Lions new helmet sits somewhere in the middle." - Terry Foster I don’t love it. I don’t hate it. I sit somewhere in between on the alternate Lions helmet design released by the team Wednesday afternoon. I like that the team incorporated the old school look of the racing stripes that used to be on the helmet and was the dominate piece of
Grading the Detroit Pistons 2023 Draft
The picks are in. Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver turned in his fourth draft at the helm with another solid class for his young squad. After no clear frontrunner stood out as a favorite to land with the Pistons at pick No. 5, speculation grew that the team could look to trade back. Weaver did pull off a draft day trade, but it did not involve
Henry Hasselbeck Crystal Balled to Michigan State
Henry Hasselbeck has picked up four crystal ball predictions from Justin Thind, Corey Robinson, Stephen Brooks, and Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports. Hasselbeck is the son of Matt Hasselbeck, who is a former NFL quarterback. Let's take a look at both the projectile of Henry and the career of Matt. https://twitter.com/Zack_Poff_MP/status/1621958902790369280?s=20 Henry Hasselbeck The 6-3 and 170-pound 3-star QB from Westwood, Maryland, took another visit during the week
Detroit Pistons Draft Recap: Troy Weaver Speaks on Ausar Thompson
I was all in on Cam Whitmore to the Detroit Pistons when draft season first began. But soon as prospect evaluation began, Jarace Walker and Ausar Thompson became my favorites. https://twitter.com/woodwardsports/status/1672041489747017730?s=46&t=bWp-qwKMKMMf9g5LbYfjBA Walker for his NBA readiness and Thompson for the 2-way star potential Troy Weaver and the team saw in him. When asked if this was the player Troy Weaver stated would be a big swing, his
BREAKING: DETROIT PISTONS SELECT AUSAR THOMPSON WITH 5TH PICK
https://youtu.be/wADpSNzYGa4 The Detroit Pistons selected Overtime Elite wing Ausar Thompson with the number 5 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. He offers high potential and ceiling that could present star capabilities. Check back for more info later on the Pistons newest draft pick. What’s Next for the Detroit Pistons May 16 NBA Draft Lottery - RESULTS: Fell to 5th Pick in the NBA Draft June 22
Trading for Erik Karlsson Could Accelerate Red Wings Rebuild
The Detroit Red Wings still lack star power. Dylan Larkin is a star and Moritz Seider is becoming one. But the roster needs more talent across the board. Defenseman Erik Karlsson has plenty of that. The two-time Norris Trophy winner, who is a finalist this year, had one of his best seasons in 2023. He put up a career high 101 points. The next closest defenseman was
Jared Goff Will Finish in the Top 5 for NFL MVP
Picture this. The 2023 NFL season comes to a close. Analysts and fans alike wait with bated breath for the MVP results. The names roll out. Among the Burrows, the Allens and the Mahomes’ of the world, one name stands out: Jared Goff. Yeah, you read that right. Here's why that scenario might not be as farfetched as you think. Take a hypothetical scenario where Goff, under
Keep or Trade: Pistons 2023 NBA Draft Dilemma
The 2023 NBA Draft takes place Thursday night, and the Detroit Pistons still have many options on the table. Despite being one of the three teams with the highest odds for the top pick, the lottery awarded them the fifth overall selection. Now, General Manager Troy Weaver and newly hired Head Coach Monty Williams must decide whether to retain the pick, trade down, or opt for a
New Helmets, New Pride: Detroit Lions Unveil Alternate Design
The suspense was palpable as the Detroit Lions finally gave their fanbase what they'd been waiting for — the unveiling of their hotly anticipated alternate helmets. The football world had been buzzing with anticipation ever since the Lions teased fans with a tantalizing hint of vintage blue and silver represented by a classic Ford Mustang. Today, that tension reached its climax with the helmet reveal. https://twitter.com/Lions/status/1671548782738132994?s=20 Per
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