Champions League final: Here’s what motivates Salah against Real Madrid

May 27, 2022 admin 0

Players are motivated by a number of things. For Liverpool scorer Mohamed Salah, revenge is what motivates him against Real Madrid in Saturday’s UCL final.  Mohamed Salah can create goals and score them. He’s got lots of talent, making him Liverpool’s offensive lynchpin and one of the best players in the world at the moment. […]

Astros rumors: 3 division rivals we should trade for

May 27, 2022 admin 0

Trading within one’s division isn’t always popular, but perhaps the Houston Astros should entertain making a deal for these three division rivals. The Houston Astros are out in front in the competitive American League West, but anything can happen between now and October. The Astros may want to add a piece here or a piece […]

White Sox: A Frankie Montas trade that doesn’t involve Andrew Vaughn

May 27, 2022 admin 0

The Chicago White Sox need pitching — that much is very clear. While Oakland A’s ace Frankie Montas is available, he’ll come at a high cost. The White Sox do not seem intent on trading Andrew Vaughn — at least not for Montas. Oakland has been unwilling to part with their staff ace so far, […]

The Whiteboard: Kyrie’s future, All-NBA, Timberwolves old Big Three

May 27, 2022 admin 0

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.’ The Golden State Warriors have officially won the West and the Boston Celtics have an opportunity to finish the Miami Heat tonight and take the East. With the NBA […]

Steelers: 3 worst moves of the 2022 offseason

May 27, 2022 admin 0

The Steelers still have a roster capable of making the playoffs this season, but these three offseason mistakes could really haunt Pittsburgh.  The success or failure of Kenny Pickett is going to ultimately define this offseason for the Steelers. That doesn’t mean Pittsburgh didn’t do a lot more roster work. Quietly, Mike Tomlin and the […]

Above the Break: Aces start strong, Phoenix Mercury are struggling

May 27, 2022 admin 0

This week, Above the Break dives into the biggest WNBA stories, including the struggling Phoenix Mercury, the surging Aces and more. The Aces are off to a hot start, while a few teams—New York, Indiana, Minnesota and Phoenix—look like the league’s worst teams so far. One of the surprises of the year are the Dallas […]