John Tavares Placed On Injured Reserve

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (lower body) was placed on Injured Reserve Thursday. The veteran star was hurt in Wednesday's practice and will be out for a significant stretch, with Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube announcing that Tavares is week-to-week. This is a tough blow for Toronto, which has lost three games in […]

Fred VanVleet Ruled Out Thursday Against Sacramento

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (personal) will not play on Thursday night against the Kings after being listed as out for personal reasons. FVV played 35 minutes on Wednesday in the first game of the team's back-to-back and had 16 points, eight assists, and three steals in Houston's 128-108 win over Denver. The Rockets have […]

Terance Mann Could Miss Thursday Night's Game Against Portland

Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann (calf) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's road matchup with the Trail Blazers. Mann only played eight minutes on Wednesday in the first half of the team's back-to-back, and his role has been fairly minimal lately. However, if he does play on Thursday, there should be more work […]

Jamison Crowder Off The Injury Report

According to the team, Washington Commanders wide receiver Jamison Crowder (hamstring) is off the injury report and good to go for Saturday's playoff game against the Detroit Lions. Crowder carried a questionable tag with this same injury last tweet but avoided one heading into the divisional round. Last weekend against Tampa Bay, Crowder logged just […]

Aaron Rodgers' Future Dependent On New Head Coach, General Manager

According to Rich Cimini of ESPN, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers expressed that his future with the Jets is dependent on the new general manager and head coach, not on owner Woody Johnson. The former four-time MVP winner spoke on the Pat McAfee Show earlier on Thursday and expressed how he discussed his future […]

Zach Ertz Off The Injury Report, Carries Low-End TE1 Upside In Divisional Round

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (rib) is off the injury report and should be viewed as a low-end TE1 in DFS formats this weekend, facing the Detroit Lions. Ertz opened the week as a non-participant but was able to upgrade each day, ending the week with a full session on Thursday. Last weekend, during […]

Kawhi Leonard Will Not Play Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) will not play on the second night of the Clippers' back-to-back when they visit the Trail Blazers on Thursday. On Wednesday, Leonard played 24 minutes and had 23 points and two rebounds in the franchise-record 59-point win over the Nets, but the star will get Thursday off for […]

David Montgomery Off The Injury Report Prior To Divisional Round

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (knee) is off the injury report and good to go for Saturday's playoff game against the Washington Commanders. The veteran back has been sidelined since suffering an MCL sprain during their Week 15 contest against the Buffalo Bills. While sidelined, sophomore running back […]

Ochai Agbaji Uncertain For Friday

Toronto Raptors forward Ochai Agbaji (hand) had to leave Wednesday's game against the Celtics with a right hand laceration, and he could be forced to miss Friday's game against the Bucks. Agbaji has averaged 28.5 minutes per game in his 39 games this season, producing 10.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 0.8 steals per […]

Ray Davis Remains Limited On Thursday

According to the team, Buffalo Bills rookie running back Ray Davis (concussion) remained limited during Thursday's practice. Davis will have another opportunity on Friday to log a full session before the final injury report. The Kentucky product suffered a concussion during Sunday's victory over the Denver Broncos. Before exiting, he ran the ball once for […]

Immanuel Quickley Listed As Out Friday Against Milwaukee

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (groin) will not play on Friday when the Raptors visit the Bucks. It will be Quickley's third straight game on the sidelines due to a groin strain. Davion Mitchell has started the last two games in his absence and played well with ten points, five rebounds, four assists, and two […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Divisional Round? Sam LaPorta, Zach Ertz, Dallas Goedert

With the fantasy football season over, many managers have turned to participating in DFS contests. These contests are a way for many people to still have a rooting interest during the playoffs. The toughest part, though, is deciding which players are the best to start.  In this article, we'll determine if Sam LaPorta, Zach Ertz, […]

Robert Williams III Questionable Thursday Night

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (illness) was originally listed as doubtful, but he has now been upgraded to questionable for Thursday night's matchup against the Clippers. Williams has missed three straight games due to illness, and even before that, he had been crowded out of the Blazers' rotation with Deandre Ayton and Donovan […]

Devin Carter Questionable Thursday Against Houston

Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter (shoulder) is listed as questionable for the Kings' Thursday night home game against the Rockets. The rookie has been limited to just six games this season after he underwent left shoulder surgery in July. He has played 14.2 minutes per game in his six games while contributing 5.7 points, 4.2 […]

Jusuf Nurkic Out Thursday Against the Wizards

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) is still not available for the Suns after testing positive for the flu. Nurkic had fallen out of the Suns rotation even before the illness, and his time with the team could be quickly coming to an end after the Suns acquired Nick Richards on Wednesday. Nurkic averaged 8.6 […]

Nick Richards Not Ready For Debut With The Suns

Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards is listed as out for the team's Thursday night matchup with the Wizards in Washington. He was acquired in a trade from the Hornets on Wednesday night but has not joined the team yet, according to the official NBA Injury Report. Richards' next chance to suit up for Phoenix will […]

Top 11 Players to Watch in the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game: Jeremiah Smith, Riley Leonard, Caleb Downs, and more

The 2024-25 college football season has been electric, and the campaign will wrap up on Monday with the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Ohio State has been dominant for most of the College Football Playoff, while Notre Dame has come up with clutch plays to reach the biggest stage in the sport. The Buckeyes […]

Bradley Beal Ruled Out Against Washington

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (ankle) was downgraded to out after being initially listed as doubtful for Thursday night's matchup against the Wizards. Beal sustained his sprained ankle on Tuesday against the Hawks. Beal won't get a chance to face his old team on Thursday, but he has been playing pretty well since moving to […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Divisional Round? Travis Kelce, Dalton Kincaid, Dalton Schultz

The NFL playoffs are in full swing, and eight teams remain in the hunt for a Lombardi Trophy. Even though the fantasy football season has been over for a couple of weeks, you can still create the best fantasy lineups by entering DFS contests.  When creating your fantasy lineups for the Divisional Round, you will […]

Dallas Goedert Not Practicing On Thursday Due To Illness

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (illness) is not practicing on Thursday because of an illness. The 30-year-old should be able to play in Sunday's NFL Divisional Round contest against the Los Angeles Rams, but his status is worth monitoring. Goedert caught four of his six targets for 47 yards and a touchdown in last […]

Orioles Designate Roansy Contreras For Assignment

The Baltimore Orioles designated right-hander Roansy Contreras for assignment on Thursday to make room on the 40-man roster for infielder Jacob Amaya, who was claimed off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. Contreras was just claimed off waivers by Baltimore last week but quickly finds himself without a team with spring training quickly approaching. The […]

A.J. Brown Suits Up For Thursday's Practice

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) is practicing on Thursday after being listed as a DNP on Wednesday with knee and rest designations. Brown was limited or missing from practice early in last week's preparation, and the team is clearly being cautious with the All-Pro wideout. Brown registered just three receptions for 10 yards […]

J.J. McCarthy Doing On-Field Work

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) has resumed on-field work, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. The 2024 first-round pick out of Michigan suffered a preseason ACL tear that cost him his entire rookie campaign, forcing veteran Sam Darnold into the starting role. However, it was unclear how much McCarthy was slated to play in […]

Ronny Mauricio Might Not Be Ready For Spring Training

The New York Post's Mike Puma reports that New York Mets infield prospect Ronny Mauricio (knee) continues to rehab his knee but might not be ready for the start of spring training next month. Mets officials are taking things day-to-day with Mauricio, who had a second surgery on his right knee last year. The 23-year-old […]

Zay Flowers Missing Another Practice On Thursday

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (knee) is not practicing on Thursday, marking the fifth consecutive official practice he has been held out of since suffering a knee injury in the Week 18 win over the Cleveland Browns. Flowers, who posted his first 1,000-yard season and earned his first Pro Bowl nod in 2024, is […]

Orioles Claim Jacob Amaya Off Waivers From White Sox

The Baltimore Orioles claimed infielder Jacob Amaya off waivers from the Chicago White Sox on Thursday and designated right-hander Roansy Contreras for assignment in a corresponding move. Amaya gets picked up by another team in the American League after he was recently designated for assignment by the White Sox. In his second year in the […]

Kevin O'Connell Eyeing Contract Extension With Vikings

In a media availability on Thursday, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said he is interested in signing a contract extension. The 39-year-old has compiled a 34-17 record in three seasons with the Vikings, though he has begun his postseason career with an 0-2 record. O'Connell comes from the Sean McVay coaching tree and has […]

Jesse Winker Re-Signs With Mets

Free-agent outfielder Jesse Winker re-signed with the New York Mets on Thursday on a one-year deal worth $7.5 million. With bonuses, Winker has a chance to make a maximum of $9 million. The 31-year-old veteran left-handed hitter began last season with the Washington Nationals and was acquired by the Mets at the trade deadline. He […]

Packers Hoping To Have Brandon McManus Back For 2025 Season

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said the team wants to bring kicker Brandon McManus back for the 2025 NFL season. The 33-year-old signed with Green Bay on October 16 and played in 11 games for the Packers. He connected on 20 of his 21 field goal attempts and all 30 of his extra-point […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Divisional Round? Kareem Hunt, Isiah Pacheco, Joe Mixon

The Houston Texans blew out the Los Angeles Chargers 32-12 in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. They'll be rewarded with a trip to Arrowhead Stadium, where they'll have to take on the Kansas City Chiefs. That's no easy job. That doesn't mean things will be easy for the Chiefs, either. Houston has […]