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Devin Clarks Picks Up Win On Saturday
In a light heavyweight bout, Devin Clark picked up a unanimous-decision victory over Alonzo Menifield during the UFC early prelims. Clark landed 150 of his 198 striking attempts, including connecting on 79 of his 124 significant strikes. Though he was only 1-for-10 in takedown attempts, the judges ultimately rewarded the 30-year-old with the victory. This […]
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Herbert Burns Submits Evan Dunham
In a catchweight bout, Herbert Burns made short work out of Evan Dunham on Saturday night. During the UFC Early Prelims, the 32-year-old out of Brazil needed only a little over a minute to dispatch the longtime UFC mainstay, defeating Dunham using a rear-naked choke. With this win, which is Burns' fifth-straight professional and second-straight […]
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Ezekiel Elliott Ranks At Top Of NFC East
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was ranked ahead of Saquon Barkley, Miles Sanders, and Adrian Peterson in a recent Sports Illustrated poll, a list compiled with the assistance of NFL scouts, ranking the best backs in the NFC East. The former Buckeye had one of his best seasons to date in 2019 by finishing […]
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FanDuel MMA DFS Lineup Picks: Nunes vs. Spencer - UFC 250 Daily Fantasy
After a challenging and active month of May for the organization, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to its Apex facility for UFC 250. The card features some significant bouts, with the event being headlined by arguably the greatest women's combat sports athlete of all time, Amanda Nunes, defending her Featherweight title against Felicia Spencer. In […]
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Sandhagen vs. Sterling Winner Likely To Receive Title Shot
UFC bantamweights Cory Sandhagen and Aljamain Sterling will square off at UFC 250, with the winner likely to receive a title shot somewhere down the line. Jose Aldo and Petr Yan are expected to fight for the vacant 135-pound belt at some point this year, and when asked by MMA Junkie whether the winner of […]
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Gilbert Burns Looking To Fight At UFC 251
UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns is looking to face current 170-pound champ, Kamaru Usman, as soon as UFC 251. The 33-year-old has been on a roll throughout the last 18 months by winning his last six fights with the organization. His most recent victory occurred at the end of May when he defeated former champ, Tyron […]
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Jorge Masvidal Dissatisfied With Pay
UFC Welterweight Jorge Masvidal took to Twitter recently to express his displeasure regarding his contract negotiations with the company. Masvidal, who is ranked third in the 170-pound division, has won his last three fights with the promotion, with his most recent victory coming at the expense of Nate Diaz via doctor stoppage at UFC 244. […]
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Alexander Gustafsson Coming Out Of Retirement
Alexander Gustafsson has reportedly decided to come out of retirement to fight veteran Fabricio Werdum in July on the organization's infamous "Fight Island." The 33-year-old, who will make the bump up to Heavyweight, is coming off two-straight losses in the Light Heavyweight division, with his last defeat coming at the hands of Anthony Smith back […]
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All Combatants Make Weight Ahead Of UFC 250
There were no issues with weight-cutting measures on Friday afternoon, with all 24 fighters making weight for UFC 250. The event is headlined by dual-champion Amanda Nunes, who will be defending her Featherweight title for the first time since beating Cris Cyborg for it in 51 seconds at UFC 232, squaring off with Canadian Felicia […]
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Ian Heinisch Will Fight Gerald Meerschaert After All
The Middleweight Bout between Ian Heinisch and Gerald Meerschaert is back on for the UFC 250 Prelims on Saturday night. After one of Heinisch's cornermen tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, the fight was called off, with Meerschaert squaring off against Anthony Ivy as the potential replacement. However, a subsequent test revealed that the initial […]
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D.J. Moore, Panthers Receivers Ranked No. 8 In League
Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore and the team's receiving corps were ranked No. 8 in the league by Pro Football Focus heading into the season. While Moore had a productive 2019, the expectations are higher for the No. 1 wideout for the upcoming 2020 campaign. With Cam Newton gone in favor of Teddy Bridgewater, […]
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Adam Thielen Ranks High When Targeted
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen ranked third last season in passer rating when targeted, according to Pro Football Focus. Despite missing some time due to a hamstring injury that relegated him to just 10 games, quarterback Kirk Cousins maintained a 131.9 when looking toward the 29-year-old veteran in 2019 and also did not record […]
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Former WR Expects Big Year From JuJu Smith-Schuster
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster could be poised for a "huge year," according to former wideout and Good Morning Football co-host, Nate Burleson. Smith-Schuster battled a knee injury last season, which resulted in a loss of four games in addition to posting the worst numbers of his career. However, with the 23-year-old seemingly healthy, […]
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Patrick Mahomes, Offense Holding Informal Workouts
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and other members of the team's offense have been conducting informal workouts. This is not welcome news for those who have been unable to practice as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially since the Chiefs have already displayed one of the most potent offenses in the league over […]
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Miles Sanders To Shine As A Three-Down Back?
Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders has his sights set on being named the MVP in 2020 while also maintaining confidence that he can serve as an effective three-down back for the team. Despite splitting time with Jordan Howard and Boston Scott last season, the sophomore back still finished with a respectable 818 yards and […]
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Kenny Golladay Projected To Finish Third In Receiving Yards
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay is projected to place third in the league in receiving yards in 2020, according to Pro Football Focus, finishing behind only Julio Jones and Michael Thomas. Golladay finished as the third-best wideout in standard formats in 2019 by compiling 1,190 yards and 11 touchdowns off of 65 receptions. He […]
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Kenyan Drake Won't Limit His Ceiling
Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake is poised to have a big season in 2020 but is hesitant to put a limit on his potential. "I feel like my ceiling is as high as I'll take it. I can't do anything but put the work in right now and then also take that into whenever […]
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Josh Jacobs To Win Rushing Title In 2020?
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has been pegged by NFL.com contributing columnist Adam Schein to win the league's rushing title. While it is a realistic expectation, he will have some tough competition with the likes of Derrick Henry, Nick Chubb, Ezekiel Elliott and Christian McCaffrey, among others. The 22-year-old appeared in 13 games in […]
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Chris Godwin Has Bar Set High In 2020
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin will outperform both Michael Thomas and Julio Jones in 2020, at least according to NFL Network's Michael Robinson. Godwin finished third in the league in receiving yards in 2019, compiling 1,333 yards, while also ending as the second-best fantasy receiver in all formats. However, with the gunslinging Jameis […]
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Tyreek Hill Focusing On Offseason Workouts
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill has been focusing on his conditioning this offseason, with the 26-year-old incorporating yoga into his workouts twice a week. Hill missed four games last season due to a shoulder injury, so whether or not his new routine will pay off won't be known until the season concludes. The […]
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Derrick Henry Receives Noteworthy Praise
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry recently received some noteworthy praise from former Giants great, Tiki Barber. The legendary runner was quoted as saying, "If I were picking a running back, aside from Christian McCaffrey, I would take Derrick Henry," when asked who he would prefer if he were an NFL general manager. The former […]
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Joe Mixon's Ceiling Continues To Rise
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is expected to be one of the most impactful players in 2020, at least according to USA Today's Chris Roling. Roling anticipates big things from the 23-year-old, and points to the team's enhanced offensive line, an upgraded passing attack, and familiarity with second-year head coach Zac Taylor's offensive schemes […]
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Dalvin Cook Named Among Explosive Runners
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has been named as one of the league's most explosive runners, finishing second on a list compiled by NFL.com contributor Nick Shook. Cook was one of the league's most dominant fantasy producers last season, finishing fourth in rushing touchdowns and fourth in YAC across all positions. Despite the departure […]
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Saquon Barkley Nearly Began Coaching
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley had planned on returning to Penn State, his alma mater, to serve as a coach for the team during spring ball before its cancellation due to COVID-19. While the 23-year-old had no intention of retiring early, he wanted to use it as a way to self-improve leading up […]
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Christian McCaffrey A "Unique Back"
Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey was recently labeled by general manager Marty Hurney as "a unique back," which ultimately served as the reasoning behind locking up the MVP candidate to a new deal. McCaffrey, who signed a four-year, $64 million contract in April, finished 2019 as the most impactful fantasy option, finishing the year […]
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FanDuel MMA DFS Lineup Picks: Woodley vs. Burns - UFC Fight Night Daily Fantasy
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns on Saturday for its fourth and final showing in the month of May. After the organization hosted three cards from the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena throughout the course of only a week span earlier this month, the UFC heads home to Las Vegas and will feature 11 battles. Emanating from […]
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Kyler Murray Tabbed As Breakout Candidate
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was recently touted by ESPN NFL analyst Marcus Spears as a breakout candidate in 2020, a sentiment that was echoed by former signal-caller Tim Hasselbeck. The sophomore finished the 2019 campaign with 3,722 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, while also earning the offensive rookie of the year award. With […]
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Nick Chubb Named One Of Top Players Under 25
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb was recently named as one of the top players under 25, a list composed and published by CBSSports. Despite the Browns' inefficient play, Chubb was solid during the 2019 campaign and finished with 1,494 rushing yards on 298 attempts while adding eight touchdowns. Though the return of Kareem Hunt […]
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George Kittle Expected To Receive Contract Extension
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is expected to receive an offer from the team that could keep him in the Bay Area for the foreseeable future. NBC Sports recently reported that the former fifth-round pick could make anywhere between $12.5 to $15 million per season, ultimately making him the highest-paid tight end in […]
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D'Andre Swift Listed As Top Rookie Candidate
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift was recently named by USA Today as one of the league's top instant-impact rookies. The 21-year-old, who was drafted 35th overall this year, is slated to fight for carries with the oft-injured Kerryon Johnson this upcoming season. While Swift may not make an immediate impact, he could eventually find […]
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