Steve Silverman

Chicago

Sports Columnist at Forbes

Contributor at Freelance

https://t.co/3wCXRbZzpm sports columnist; NFL reporter and author; Fantasy Football specialist.

Articles

Jets' Connor Hellebuyck nearing unwanted NHL record amid playoff struggles

3 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Steve Silverman |Nish Patel

The nightmare that Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is living through continues without any relief in sight. Even though he is the likely Vezina Trophy winner and a candidate for the Hart Trophy as the NHL's MVP, Hellebuyck's play in postseason road games has been brutal.
Browns' Shedeur Sanders reveals mindset after shocking slide in 2025 NFL Draft

3 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Steve Silverman |Nish Patel

The Cleveland Browns are facing a difficult situation as they head into the 2025 NFL season. Quarterback Deshaun Watson is sidelined once again as a result of the re-rupture of his Achilles tendon suffered in January. He will be out a significant portion of the upcoming season, if not the whole year. As a result, head coach Kevin Stefanski's quarterback situation is still to be determined.
10 greatest Cincinnati Reds players of all time, ranked

3 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Steve Silverman |Nish Patel

The Cincinnati Reds put one of the greatest teams in the history of baseball on the field in the early and mid-1970s. While the team suffered heartbreak in the 1970 and 1972 World Series and fell short in '71, '73 and '74, there was no stopping the Reds in 1975 or '76 when they won consecutive World Series. The victory by the Big Red Machine in the '75 World Series over the Red Sox came in 7 games and is considered to be one of the greatest World Series in the last 70 years.
Chet Holmgren drops truth bomb on Thunder-Nuggets Game 4’s historically awful start

3 days ago | yardbarker.com | Steve Silverman

The Oklahoma City Thunder is desperate to get a win in Game 4 and even their second-round series against the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets would like to take something of a stranglehold in the series by winning Game 4 at home and taking a 3-1 lead. Both teams may be playing with determination, but the opening quarter was one that both teams would like to forget. The two teams combined for record-tying low 25 points due to horrendous three-point shooting.
Connor McDavid sends warning that will have Oilers opponents trembling

5 days ago | yardbarker.com | Steve Silverman

When a team can win the first two games of its playoff series on the road, it’s generally an excellent sign for success. However, the Golden Knights are a seasoned and successful team under veteran head coach Bruce Cassidy, and they are likely to come prepared for Game 3 of the series Saturday night in Edmonton.
Atlanta's Kirk Cousins plan gets clarity from insider

5 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Steve Silverman |Nish Patel

The biggest question involving NFL quarterbacks during the current offseason has involved former Packer and Jet signal caller Aaron Rodgers. While the former MVP's future is still up in the air, the same may also be the case for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins. From The Insiders on @NFLNetwork: The #Falcons answered some big questions on the edge… but still have a backup QB question (that's close to being answered).
Connor McDavid sends warning that will have Oilers opponents trembling

5 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Steve Silverman |Nish Patel

The Edmonton Oilers are rolling midway through the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. After dropping the first two games of their opening round series against the Los Angeles Kings, the Oilers have won six straight postseason games — all in come-from behind fashion. While the team is getting production from players up and down their lineup, the 1-2 punch of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are leading the way for this determined team.
Cubs fan places 'Pope Parlay' in get-rich-quick bet

5 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Steve Silverman |Nish Patel

The election of the first American Pope has turned out to be a bit of a boost for Chicago sports fans. Robert Prevost was elected by his fellow Cardinals to be the new Pope, and the Chicago native has taken the name of Leo XIV. A Chicago Cubs fan has taken notice. The Pope Parlay™️ has been placed.
Orioles get huge Tyler O’Neill injury update

5 days ago | yardbarker.com | Steve Silverman

O’Neill hit a home run once again in Baltimore’s season opener, and that’s something he has done each of the last six seasons. However, he has just 2 home runs and 6 runs batted in in the 18 games he has played in 2025. The Orioles have several big-name players in their lineup, but many of them are not producing yet. Catcher Adley Rutschman is slashing .210/.314/.345 while shortstop Gunnar Henderson’s slash line is .250/.293/.405.
Orioles get huge Tyler O'Neill injury update

5 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Steve Silverman |Nish Patel

The Baltimore Orioles came into the 2025 season as one of the favorites to make a run at the American League pennant. While there is still plenty of time for the Orioles to turn their season around, manager Brandon Hyde's team is in last place in the American League East with a 13-23 record. The Orioles go into Friday night's road game with the Los Angeles Angels on a 5-game losing streak, but they could get a lift as outfielder Tyler O'Neill returns from the Injured List.