Joel Embiid Questionable For Tuesday Night

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's meeting with the Dallas Mavericks. Embiid hasn't been on the court in a month, most recently suiting up for the January 4 game against the Brooklyn Nets. While there's still a chance he'll miss another contest, it seems he's moving in a favorable direction, so […]

Jaycee Horn Takes Part In Pro Bowl

Despite suffering a hip injury in 2024, Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (hip) participated in the relay race and the flag football game in this year's Pro Bowl festivities last week. Horn was a first-time Pro Bowl participant after a strong 2024 campaign in which he had a career-high 68 tackles (49 solo), his first […]

Ian Happ Could Open The Season In Leadoff Spot

According to Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic, Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ could open the season as the leadoff hitter. Happ saw time as the leadoff man last season but eventually ceded that role to Pete Crow-Armstrong during the second half of the season. Sharma noted that manager Craig Counsel "wants to keep the pressure off" […]

Josh Hart Active Versus Rockets

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (knee) will play in Monday's contest against the Houston Rockets. He was upgraded from questionable to probable earlier in the day and has now been confirmed as a starter for the game. Hart has been filling the box score for fun recently and might even have a bigger role […]

Kaleb Johnson Declares For 2025 NFL Draft

University of Iowa star running back Kaleb Johnson declared his intentions of entering the 2025 NFL draft back in December. Johnson chose to skip the Hawkeye's Bowl game and enter the draft after going off in 2024 with 1,537 scrimmage yards and 21 touchdowns. He had 240 rushing attempts and also caught 22 passes for […]

Bobby Portis Remains Absent Monday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Bobby Portis (personal) will not return to the lineup on Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Initially, there was a chance Portis would be available after the team listed him as doubtful for the game. However, Milwaukee has now ruled him out, meaning Portis will miss a sixth consecutive game. Andre Jackson […]

Pat Hoberg Relieved Of Umpire Duties

According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN, MLB umpire Pat Hoberg was fired due to sharing betting accounts with a friend. This individual bet on baseball games. However, there is no evidence that Hoberg worked during the games that were bet on or that he himself placed bets on MLB games. Rogers also noted that Hoberg […]

Omarion Hampton Declares For 2025 NFL Draft

ESPN's Jordan Reid reports that University of North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton has declared for the 2025 NFL draft. Hampton finished second in FBS in rushing yards (1,660) and yards after first contact (1,026) in 2024 and added an impressive 15 touchdowns for the Tar Heels. The 21-year-old running back was extremely impressive in […]

Brook Lopez Ruled Out Monday

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (back) will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. Despite dealing with a back issue, Lopez put in a 32-minute shift against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. However, he will join Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Damian Lillard (groin), Khris Middleton (ankle), and Bobby […]

Aaron Gordon Tagged As Questionable On Monday

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. Gordon had only sat out one game in the Nuggets last 12 after missing nine consecutive contests due to an injured right calf. The 29-year-old status for tonight will likely be unknown until he goes through warmups. He's logged 30 minutes […]

Patriots Sign Giovanni Ricci To Futures Deal

The New England Patriots signed free-agent tight end Giovanni Ricci (knee) to a Reserve/Futures deal on Monday. Ricci was on the Cleveland Browns' practice squad in 2024 but never was active for a regular-season game and was cut in August due to a knee injury. The 28-year-old former undrafted free agent out of Western Michigan […]

Horse For The Course: PGA DFS Course History - 2025 WM Phoenix Open

The wild, wet, and windy nature of the Monterey Peninsula was on full display this past week as the PGA Tour returned to Pebble Beach for yet another battle on the shore that left the cream rising to the top. Rory McIlroy came alive after making the turn on Sunday with three birdies and an […]

OG Anunoby Diagnosed With Mild Foot Sprain

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (foot) has been diagnosed with a mild foot sprain, head coach Tom Thibodeau announced ahead of Monday's game against the Houston Rockets. He will miss Monday's contest and is currently considered day-to-day. The Knicks are also set to play the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, so it wouldn't be surprising […]

Seahawks Sign Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu To Futures Deal

The Seattle Seahawks signed free-agent offensive guard Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu (back) to a Reserve/Futures deal on Monday, according to Seahawks.com's John Boyle. Aumavae-Laulu was originally a sixth-round pick (199th overall) by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2023 NFL draft out of Oregon. The 25-year-old was active for the Ravens in Weeks 4 and 5 but was […]

Marcus Mariota On Radar Of Dolphins, Raiders

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Washington Commanders impending free-agent quarterback Marcus Mariota is very much on the Miami Dolphins' and Las Vegas Raiders' radar this offseason as they seek to add a proven, established No. 2 QB. The Dolphins are seeking insurance for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, whose history of head injuries are well-documented. In Vegas, […]

Jordan Poole Will Play Against Hornets

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (illness) will play against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. An illness gave Poole a late questionable tag, but he has been cleared to play and will start the contest alongside Bilal Coulibaly, Kyshawn George, Kyle Kuzma, and Jonas Valanciunas. Poole has saved some of his best performances of the season […]

NFL To Investigate Justin Tucker's Sexual-Misconduct Allegations

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said on Monday that the league will look into the "serious issues" involving multiple sexual-misconduct allegations that recently surfaced against Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker. Goodell also noted that it could be both civil and criminal. In total, nine massage therapists in the Baltimore area have accused Tucker of inappropriate behavior, […]

Texans Hire Nick Caley As Offensive Coordinator

The Houston Texans hired Los Angeles Rams tight ends coach/passing-game coordinator Nick Caley as their new offensive coordinator on Monday, sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Caley spent the last two seasons in L.A. under head coach Sean McVay and will now replace Bobby Slowik, who was fired by Houston after two seasons on the […]

Robert Williams III Listed As Questionable For Monday

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (hand) is questionable for Monday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. Williams is in danger of missing a fourth straight game due to a right-hand injury. He's played in only 17 games this season. The Blazers are likely playing it on the safe side to use him as a trade piece […]

Josh Okogie To Miss Three Weeks

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Josh Okogie (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in three weeks. He will miss a second straight game on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. Since arriving from Phoenix, Okogie has played well with his new squad, averaging 10.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and a whopping 2.7 steals in 21.3 minutes. Players like DaQuan Jeffries, KJ […]

Jock Landale Unavailable Monday

Houston Rockets center Jock Landale (illness) will be inactive against the New York Knicks on Monday. He is forced to miss the game due to an illness. The Rockets are also missing Alperen Sengun (calf), leaving Steven Adams as their only traditional big man. However, the team has opted to go small for the matchup, […]

Alperen Sengun Misses Third Straight Game

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the New York Knicks. The versatile big man has been downgraded from questionable to out as a left calf contusion continues to keep Sengun off the court. With Fred VanVleet (ankle) also sidelined, the Rockets will be without two starters. Tari […]

Vasilije Micic Cleared To Play Monday

Charlotte Hornets point guard Vasilije Micic (ankle) is active against the Washington Wizards on Monday. Micic has shaken off a left ankle sprain to give the Hornets' backcourt a welcome boost. The last game against the Denver Nuggets was rough for Micic; in addition to getting hurt, he finished scoreless in 15 minutes with 0-for-5 […]

Jordan Hawkins Playing Monday

On Monday, the New Orleans Pelicans announced that shooting guard Jordan Hawkins (illness) is available to suit up against the Denver Nuggets. Hawkins had missed two consecutive contests due to an illness. In his last outing, the 22-year-old collected seven points, one rebound, one assist and one steal in 21 minutes during a 113-104 loss to the […]

Trae Young Upgraded To Available Monday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) is good to go for Monday's showdown against Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons. Following another monster performance with 34 points and 17 assists on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers, Young was initially listed as probable for Monday's affair. He has now been upgraded to available. Young has […]

PGA Course Preview for the 2025 WM Phoenix Open: Scouting the Routing

Despite being sandwiched between two "signature events" that have sapped a chunk of the typical star power from Scottsdale, The People's Open remains one of the most highly anticipated events on the entire golfing calendar. With its electric atmosphere, a risk/reward layout that ramps up leaderboard volatility, and propensity for Sunday drama, there isn't another […]

Spencer Aguiar's DraftKings PGA DFS Overview - WM Phoenix Open (Premium Content)

Here at RotoBaller, we are constantly searching for ways to give our loyal readers the best fantasy sports content possible. With that goal in mind, I am proud to announce that my typical Monday DraftKings article has been changed from a free article to a premium piece. Everything from that article that people grew to […]

Marcus Johansson On Track To Return Tuesday

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson (concussion) is expected to return to the lineup against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. He practiced on Monday, with Wild head coach John Hynes telling reporters after the session that Johansson will "most likely" return on Tuesday alongside defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body). Johansson has missed eight games after […]

Daniel Theis Sidelined On Monday Versus Denver

The New Orleans Pelicans announced that forward/center Daniel Theis (thumb) won't play against the Denver Nuggets on Monday. Theis will miss his second straight game due to an injured thumb. The 32-year-old is averaging 4.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 16.3 minutes per contest across 38 games this season. He doesn't make much of an […]

Erik Haula Could Be An Option Tuesday

New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula (ankle) could be back in the lineup on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. An ankle sprain has kept Haula sidelined for 12 games, but he appears ready to jump back into the lineup. On Monday, Haula practiced on the second line with Timo Meier and Dawson Mercer. Haula's offensive […]