Month: January 2022

While buzz connecting free agent shortstop Carlos Correa to the Chicago Cubs has increased during the MLB lockout, Ken Rosenthal believes it’s just noise. Correa still needs a home, in part due to the work stoppage initiated by MLB team owners. The top free agent shortstop on the market wants a contract within the range […]

Either the San Francisco 49ers or the New Orleans Saints will be making the NFC playoffs. With only one playoff berth left to be had, the San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints have everything to play for on Sunday afternoon. While they are not facing each other head-to-head like the Las Vegas Raiders […]

The last game of the regular season will be between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Las Vegas Raiders. In the biggest game of Week 18, the Las Vegas Raiders (9-7) will host the division rival Los Angeles Chargers (9-7) on Sunday Night Football with a trip to the AFC playoffs on the line. While […]

With Antonio Brown possibly taking his last NFL snap, many are reflecting on whether the controversial wideout will ever enter the Hall of Fame.  Is Antonio Brown a Hall of Famer? The answer is complex as it is to appreciate what Brown has accomplished. Yes, Brown is a supremely talented payer at his position as […]

The Arizona Cardinals are hopeful J.J. Watt can return to the lineup in time for Wild Card Weekend. With a playoff berth clinched and a division title on the line, the Arizona Cardinals believe defensive lineman J.J. Watt will be healthy enough to play during the NFC playoffs. Watt was designated to return from injured reserve on […]

Clemson football star wide receiver Justyn Ross pens a heartfelt message to the Tigers fanbase after entering the 2022 NFL Draft. Justyn Ross may have played his last snap as a member of the Clemson football team, but he leaves behind an impressive legacy upon turning pro. The redshirt junior from Phenix City, Alabama has wisely […]

Los Angeles Clippers Kawhi Leonard could return before the end of the season, which could affect the chances of a second consecutive NBA Finals appearance.  Without Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers have still advanced to an even 19-20 record and a tentative playoff spot. But with him, the Clippers could perhaps move even further in the […]

These 10 college football fanbases showed up big time to support their teams this past season. Though most college football rankings are based on wins and losses, these 10 fanbases should be commended for showing up and supporting their beloved teams during home games this past year. While every team on 247Sports’ list checks the […]

The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. Under Steve Kerr, the Golden State Warriors have continually broken offensive norms and shattered statistical benchmarks. The 3-point shooting gets the most attention but the imprints of their offensive […]