Mike Silver
@mikesilver.bsky.social
Senior national columnist for The Athletic. Author; current book, The Why Is Everything, available everywhere: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1324093609/ref=cm_sw_su_dp Partner, Backstage Media. Past: NFL Network, Sports Illustrated, Yahoo! Sports, SF Chronicle
He signed a big free-agent deal, joined an elite defense and played in a conference title game. Yet Dre Greenlaw was miserable in Denver. My story for @theathletic.com (free link) www.nytimes.com/athletic/749...
Via @mikesilver.bsky.social , Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers had an undisclosed illness prior to the playoff loss to the Texans.
Aaron Rodgers had undisclosed illness before playoff loss to Texans
"He looked terrible" before the game, said former Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.
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My latest...
The Athletic@theathletic.com · 2d agoAaron Rodgers was close to calling it a career. But Pittsburgh's decision to hire Mike McCarthy helped the four-time MVP put off retirement. In an exclusive interview with The Athletic’s @mikesilver.bsky.social, Rodgers speaks about the reunion with his former coach. nyti.ms/4wo0YZj
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Amy Trask@amytrask.bsky.social · last wk.He was banned from the building, we were fined - I signed the check when we paid the fine - I couldn't be happier that we are now now we are friends - thank you @mikesilver.bsky.social for doing what the best people do, working through and setting aside differences.
Two things can be true: Incredible Argentina comeback. The score should be 3-3 right now.
It was a nice run, and hopefully a sign of cool things to come. This, however, was an ass-kicking. Congrats to Belgium.
Another big moment awaits for Alex Freeman and the @usmnt.ussoccer.com. His father knows a few things about rising to the moment. @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...
As Alex Freeman emerges for the USMNT, Super Bowl hero Antonio Freeman is a joyous wreck (Gift Article)
Antonio Freeman was an NFL star for the Green Bay Packers. Now his son, soccer-playing Alex, has an entire country behind him.
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Heartbroken for Mexico. Epic battle but in the end... three massive mistakes (and oh yeah England is really good) 😢🇲🇽
Just heard FIFA declared Mitch McConnell cleared to play tomorrow? Do I have that right?
Tough task for Canada today. Nothing to be ashamed of and much to build on 🇨🇦💙
Croatia during the past three World Cups has been one of the most clutch teams I've seen in any sport. Gutted that they were denied that moment.
From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Mexico have booked their place in the last 16 at the 2026 World Cup after beating Ecuador 2-0. It was their first World Cup knockout win since 1986. nyti.ms/4vJq6tU
Antonio Freeman and I go way back. He's having the ultimate Soccer Dad moment. My story, for @theathletic.com (Free Link) www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...
In his heart, he would rather be called unhinged than fake. My profile on Nick Sirianni, for @theathletic.com (free link)... www.nytimes.com/athletic/736...
"If you don’t think the recent rush by lawmakers in many of these states to redistrict will be cited by coaches who recruit against the flagship schools in those states (including LSU) as evidence that Black students are unwelcome — well, bless your innocent heart."
Mike Silver@mikesilver.bsky.social · 2mo agoCould the NAACP's proposed boycott of flagship schools in eight Southern states work? With some fine-tuning... absolutely. My column for @theathletic.com ... with help from Maurice Jones-Drew, @alpha1906.bsky.social and the legend, Dr. Harry Edwards (FREE LINK) www.nytimes.com/athletic/732...