Matt Brash Targeting Late-April Return

According to Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com, Mariners relief pitcher Matt Brash (elbow) is targeting to return during the third week of April. However, Brash is supposed to be ready for spring training. The 26-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery last May but is not expected to miss much of the 2024 season. While he will likely […]

Jalen Suggs Ruled Out Monday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) will remain on the shelf for Monday's meeting with the Golden State Warriors. The team downgraded Suggs from questionable to doubtful earlier in the day and has now ruled him out for a fourth consecutive game. Anthony Black will likely continue to fill in for Suggs in the starting […]

Shemar Stewart Wows Scouts At Senior Bowl

Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Stewart wowed scouts during last week's Senior Bowl with his power off the edge, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Stewart stands at 6-foot-5 and 281 pounds, and his 83-inch wingspan is the same as Jadeveon Clowney. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler says that Stewart received the most "wow" responses of all the […]

No Formal Discussions For NFL To Move To 18-Game Schedule

When asked about potentially expanding the regular season to 18 games, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said, "We haven't had any formal discussion on an extension." Goodell has had preliminary talks about it with the NFL Players Association and said an 18-game schedule is a possibility because of the "safety of our game." "We know that […]

Naz Reid Available Against Kings

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Naz Reid (finger) is good to go for Monday's action against the Sacramento Kings. The team has upgraded his status from questionable to available ahead of tip-off. Reid will make a second consecutive start, with Julius Randle (groin) remaining on the shelf. A finger sprain ruined Reid's first start of the campaign […]

Jose Suarez Expected To Be Long Reliever In 2025

According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jose Suarez will report to camp as a starter but will likely be deployed as the club's long reliever. The Angels have several options to take the final spot in the rotation, and Suarez will face an uphill battle to compete for that job. As […]

Victor Wembanyama Back For Spurs Monday

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (illness) has been cleared to return to action on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. An illness kept Wembanyama out from Saturday's matchup against the Miami Heat, but he is ready to return on Monday after receiving an upgrade from questionable to available. Wembanyama is on a seven-game double-double streak […]

Robert Hunt Takes Part In Pro Bowl Festivities

The Charlotte Observer's Mike Kaye reported last week that Carolina Panthers offensive guard Robert Hunt (knee) was set to take part in dodgeball and tug-of-war during Pro Bowl festivities. Hunt was held out of the Week 18 regular-season finale due to a knee injury, but it obviously wasn't serious enough to keep the 28-year-old offensive […]

Paul George Out Again On Tuesday Night

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (finger) won't play on Tuesday against the Mavericks. The 34-year-old has been banged up all season for various reasons. However, he's missed the last four games because of a strained left finger. Joel Embiid (knee), Andre Drummond (toe), Eric Gordon (knee), and Caleb Martin (hip) are all questionable, so Tyrese […]

Rams Seeking Trade Partner For Cooper Kupp

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp wrote on his X account on Monday that he was "informed that the team will be seeking a trade immediately and will be working with me and my family to find the right place to continue competing for championships." The 31-year-old wideout said after the Rams were eliminated […]

Anthony Edwards Returns To Action Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (illness) will return to the lineup on Monday against the Sacramento Kings. He has recovered from an illness, which sidelined Edwards over the weekend against the Washington Wizards. Edwards will look to post his third consecutive game with 30-plus points. The Sacramento defense has struggled against him all season, allowing […]

Jack Kochanowicz Viewed As Top Option For Final Spot In The Rotation

According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Jack Kochanowicz likely has a "leg up" for the final spot in the Angels starting rotation. Bollinger noted that given his strong play at the end of the season, the 24-year-old should have a better chance to win the final spot over Reid Detmers […]

Precious Achiuwa Starts For Knicks Monday

New York Knicks forward/center Precious Achiuwa will start Monday's game against the Houston Rockets. With OG Anunoby (foot) ruled out for the contest, Miles McBride was initially slated to replace him in the starting unit. However, it has now been announced that Achiuwa will get the nod. Achiuwa will have increased fantasy value in the […]

Ja Morant Returns For Grizzlies Monday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (shoulder) is set to play against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday after being upgraded from questionable to available. He will return after missing two games with shoulder soreness. Desmond Bane (ankle) will not be involved on Monday, so Morant should carry a huge load offensively for the Grizzlies. […]

Marcus Smart Remains Sidelined On Monday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (finger) will be sidelined for Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Smart was already considered doubtful earlier in the day due to a right index finger injury. The 30-year-old veteran has suited up for just 18 games in this year's campaign, averaging 9.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per contest. […]

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, […]