Aaron Glenn Declines To Interview For Patriots' Head-Coaching Job

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has declined an interview request from the New England Patriots for their head-coach opening, according to sources. Instead, Glenn will interview for the other five head-coaching openings around the league -- the Raiders, Saints, Jets, Bears and Jaguars -- over the next few days. Glenn is one of the […]

Davion Mitchell Available Thursday

Toronto Raptors guard Davion Mitchell (calf) will be active against Cleveland on Thursday. He has been upgraded from probable to available. Mitchell has not been part of the regular rotation lately but might have a role on Thursday due to the absences of Ochai Agbaji (back) and Bruce Brown (knee). However, it's unlikely that Mitchell […]

Raiders Don't Have Interview Set Up With Mike Vrabel

The Athletic's Vic Tafur reports that the Las Vegas Raiders currently don't have an interview set up to interview former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel for their head-coach job. Raiders minority owner Tom Brady and former New England Patriots quarterback reportedly wants to get Vrabel in for an interview after the team fired Antonio […]

Moses Moody Will Not Play On Thursday

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Moses Moody (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against Detroit. He has been downgraded from questionable to out. Moody will get a quick chance to return to the lineup, as the Warriors also play on Friday night when they face Indiana. On Thursday, we should see more of Lindy […]

Astros, Mauricio Dubon Settle On $5 Million Deal

The Houston Astros and utility man Mauricio Dubon settled on a $5 million deal for the 2025 season on Thursday to avoid salary arbitration, according to a source. Dubon will have one more year of arbitration eligibility. The 30-year-old veteran is currently recovering after having surgery to fix a torn UCL in his left thumb […]

Dennis Schroder Available Versus Pistons

Golden State Warriors guard Dennis Schroder (hip) will be in the lineup against Detroit on Thursday. He was initially iffy for the contest due to a hip contusion, but the Warriors have upgraded him from questionable to available. Schroder's fantasy stock has taken a bad blow with his trade to Golden State, as he's been […]

Draymond Green Good To Go Thursday

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (ankle) will suit up against Detroit on Thursday. He's dealing with an ankle injury, but the team has upgraded Green from questionable to available. The veteran forward went close to a triple-double on Tuesday against Miami and has kicked off 2025 strongly. Green has averaged 10.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, […]

Kutter Crawford, Red Sox Avoid Arbitration

Right-hander Kutter Crawford and the Boston Red Sox settled on a one-year, $2.75 million deal on Thursday to avoid salary arbitration. In his fourth year with Boston in 2024, Crawford made a career-high 33 starts (183 2/3 innings ) and went 9-16 (most losses in the league) with a 4.36 ERA (4.65 FIP), 1.12 WHIP, […]

Stephen Curry Upgraded To Available Thursday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (knee) will play on Thursday against Detroit. He landed on the initial injury report with a questionable tag, but Golden State has now upgraded its main man to available. Curry has opened 2025 in excellent form, averaging 29.0 points with 60.6 shooting from three-point range. The Pistons typically […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable Against Orlando On Friday

The Milwaukee Bucks X account announced that Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is probable for Friday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. Despite dealing with right patella tendinopathy, the 30-year-old has played in five consecutive contests. He has been sidelined for a few games this season but the team have managed his knee issue well. Antetokounmpo will […]

Kenny Pickett Stays Limited On Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett (ribs) was limited in practice for the second day this week on Thursday. Pickett suffered fractured ribs while filling in for the injured Jalen Hurts (concussion) in the Week 16 loss to the division-rival Washington Commanders and made the start in Week 17, but he gave way to third-stringer Tanner […]

Mason Marchment Recovering From Surgery

Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (face) will be absent for an extended period after undergoing surgery. Marchment was recently hit in the face by a puck, and a surgical intervention was needed to address fractures in his nose and facial area. The team expects Marchment to recover in four weeks. He is roughly a […]

Jalen Hurts Practices In Full, On Pace To Play On Sunday

Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (concussion, finger) was a full participant in Thursday's practice and remains on pace to clear the league's concussion protocol and play on Sunday against the visiting Green Bay Packers on wild-card weekend. Hurts suffered a concussion the Week 16 loss to the division-rival Washington Commanders and […]

Saints Interview Mike Kafka For Head-Coach Job

The New Orleans Saints announced on Thursday that they completed a virtual interview with New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for their head-coach position. On Wednesday, the Saints held an interview with Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver. Kafka was an assistant head coach to Brian Daboll in New York and has been with […]

Samuel Ersson Returns To Action Against Stars

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (lower body) will start Thursday's matchup against Dallas. The 25-year-old returns to work after spending three games on the sidelines due to a lower-body injury. Ersson carries a solid 9-6-2 record for the season and has won three of his previous four starts. He has recorded one shutout and boasts […]

Sean Monahan Placed On Injured Reserve

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (wrist) was placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday. He injured his wrist in Tuesday's clash against Pittsburgh and will now be ineligible for at least three games, starting with Thursday's matchup against Seattle. Monahan has reignited his NHL career in Columbus, averaging a point per game through 41 outings, […]

Daniel Jones Could Serve As Backup In Playoffs

The Minnesota Vikings are considering using quarterback Daniel Jones as the primary backup to Sam Darnold in the postseason over Nick Mullens. The Vikings signed Jones to their active 53-man roster this week after he spent six weeks on the practice squad. Mullens appeared in relief of Darnold only four times during the regular season […]

Khris Middleton Probable For Friday

The Milwaukee Bucks X account announced that Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Orlando Magic. Middleton is expected to play in his second straight contest on Friday despite dealing with bilateral ankle issues. If the 33-year-old does suit up he will likely come off the bench like against […]

Malik Willis Returns To Full Practice

Green Bay Packers backup quarterback Malik Willis (thumb) returned to a full practice session on Thursday after he was limited on Wednesday. Jordan Love (elbow) was also limited on Wednesday and a full-go on Thursday, so both signal-callers should be ready to roll for the wild-card playoff game on Sunday in Philadelphia against the Eagles. […]

Evgeni Malkin A Game-Time Call Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (lower body) is a game-time call for Thursday's tilt against Edmonton. The Russian star missed his first game of the season on Tuesday versus Columbus but might be ready to jump back into the lineup on Thursday. Malkin practiced on Wednesday, although he did not participate in line rushes. Cody […]

Roman Wilson Won't Play On Saturday

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson (hamstring), who remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list, was officially ruled out on Thursday for the team's wild-card playoff game on Saturday night against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens. Wilson has been practicing in full with the rest of the team since he was designated to return […]

Filip Chytil Will Not Play Thursday

New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (upper body) will not suit up for Thursday's clash against New Jersey. He left Tuesday's games against Boston with an upper-body injury and hasn't been able to practice. The injury-prone forward has contributed 10 goals and seven assists in 33 appearances this term. As a result of Chytil's injury, […]

Robert Williams III Questionable On Thursday

Due to rest purposes, Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (personal) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Dallas Mavericks. Williams isn't injured, but the Blazers may give him the evening off since it's the second half of back-to-back games. If the 27-year-old is sidelined, the backup center, Donovan Clingan, will likely take on extra […]

Sam Darnold On The Injury Report

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (quadriceps) finds himself on this week's injury report but he was able to practice in full on Thursday as the team begins preparing to face the Los Angeles Rams on Monday evening in the wild-card round of the playoffs. Darnold appeared to hurt his leg late in the Sunday night […]

Igor Shesterkin Returns To Rangers Crease Thursday

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (upper body) will return from a four-game absence on Thursday against New Jersey. He's set to log his 28th start of the campaign, looking to improve an 11-15-1 record. Shesterkin won eight of his first 13 starts of the season, but things have fallen apart for the Rangers over […]

Aaron Jones Limited On Thursday

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (quadriceps) remains on the injury report and was limited in the first practice of the week on Thursday. The Vikings still have two more days of practice, so as long as Jones can return to a full session by Saturday, he should be cleared to face the Los Angeles […]

Gus Edwards Could Operate As Lead Back In Wild-Card Game

Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards (ankle) upgraded to a full practice on Friday and has been cleared from the injury report for wild-card weekend and will be active on Saturday against the Texans in Houston. With fellow RB J.K. Dobbins (ankle) questionable to play, there's a chance Edwards could lead LA's backfield in […]

Brock Faber Out On Thursday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber (upper body) will not play in Thursday's contest against Colorado. The talented blue-liner was injured on Tuesday versus Boston and could be absent for multiple games. Jonas Brodin (lower body) has also been ruled out for Thursday, leaving the Wild defense short of quality. Team captain Jared Spurgeon (lower body) […]

Jerami Grant Ruled Out On Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (face) will remain sidelined for a sixth consecutive game on Thursday versus the Dallas Mavericks. He has yet to recover from a facial contusion. Deni Avdija joined the starting five while Grant was missing in action. Kris Murray has also seen an uptick in minutes when the 30-year-old has been out. Murray […]

Damian Lillard Likely Available For Friday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (calf) will likely play against the Orlando Magic on Friday despite dealing with a left knee contusion. If he does suit up, the 34-year-old won't have any restrictions placed on him, as he posted 26 points, five rebounds, and eight assists across 35 minutes in the Bucks' 121-105 win over the […]