
Marc-Andre Barriault Suffers Decision Loss
Marc-Andre Barriault dropped a unanimous decision loss to Shara Magomedov on the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. It was an exciting, back-and-forth fight, and Barriault had his moments, like breaking Magomedov's nose, but in the end, Magomedov did enough to take a 30-27,30-27 and 30-27 unanimous decision win. In 15 minutes of […]

Treylon Burks Waived by Titans
The Tennessee Titans have waived/injured wide receiver Treylon Burks (collarbone), according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Burks fractured his collarbone over the weekend and appears likely to miss most, if not all, of the 2025 season. A former first-round selection by Tennessee back in 2022, Burks never found his footing with the organization. Injuries limited him […]

Byron Buxton Still Out on Monday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (rib cage) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Boston Red Sox at Target Field. Buxton felt irritation in his side on Saturday and was held out of the series finale on Sunday against the Washington Nationals before an MRI exam showed left-side rib […]

Shara Magomedov Gets Back In The Win Column
UFC prospect Shara Magomedov returned to the win column by defeating Marc-Andre Barriault via unanimous decision on the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi. It was a truly gruelling war of attrition, but Magomedov managed to get the better of Barriault throughout three rounds, as he was just too fast for him. In 15 minutes […]

Rashod Bateman Misses Practice on Monday
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (illness) was sent home on Monday due to an illness, according to Ravens head coach John Harbaugh. There's no reason to think this will be a long-term absence for Bateman, but he could conceivably miss the next few days of practice as well. The 25-year-old is coming off the […]

Mets Listening on Mark Vientos as Trade Deadline Nears
The New York Mets have been discussing third baseman Mark Vientos in trade talks this week, and rival executives think that the team is willing to move him by this Thursday's July 31 deadline, league sources told SNY's Andy Martino. The Mets aren't looking to move any of their young infielders -- they've also received […]

Jose Ochoa Dominated At UFC Abu Dhabi
Jose Ochoa suffered a unanimous decision loss to Asu Almbayev on the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Ochoa could not seem to get going, as he was dominated and taken down time and again. In the third round, Ochoa attempted to land an armbar submission, but Almbayev defended well and was never […]

Najee Harris "Getting Better Every Day" in Recovery from Eye Injury
Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (eye) is on the mend from a fireworks-related eye injury that has landed him on the non-football injury list to start training camp. However, Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz says there's "no rush" to get Harris back on the field at this point in the summer. Harris signed […]

Asu Almbayev Dominates At UFC Abu Dhabi
Asu Almbayev got back in the win column by defeating Jose Ochoa via unanimous decision on the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Almbayev delivered a dominant performance, outwrestling and outgrappling Ochoa en route to a unanimous decision win. Prior to this bout, Almbayev suffered a third-round TKO loss to Manel Kape. In […]

Giants to Consider Trading Camilo Doval?
The San Francisco Giants aren't expected to trade closer Camilo Doval by this Thursday's July 31 trade deadline. However, rival executives think the Giants would be smart to move him. Opportunistic teams could take advantage, and the Giants' bullpen has been such a team strength this year that they could probably afford to lose him. […]

Commanders, Terry McLaurin Not Close on New Deal
The difference between what the Washington Commanders are willing to offer and what wide receiver Terry McLaurin (ankle) is asking for in contract negotiations is "vast," according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. McLaurin ended his holdout and reported to Commanders' training camp on Sunday, but he was immediately placed on the active/physically unable to perform list, […]

Nikita Krylov Suffers First-Round Knockout Loss
Nikita Krylov suffered a first-round knockout loss to Bogdan Guskov on the UFC Abu Dhabi main card opener on Saturday. As Krylov entered the boxing range, he threw a leg kick, leaving himself open to Guskov's counter right hand. Guskov dropped Krylov with a big right hand and followed up with a barrage of punches, […]

Tigers Acquire Chris Paddack From Twins
The Detroit Tigers are acquiring right-hander Chris Paddack from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for an unnamed minor-leaguer, according to multiple team sources. Paddack is the first of several players the Twins are expected to trade by Thursday's July 31 deadline. The 29-year-old Paddack, who will be a free agent this winter, is 3-9 on […]

Bogdan Guskov Scores Knockout Win
Bogdan Guskov extended his win streak when he defeated Nikita Krylov via first-round knockout on the UFC Abu Dhabi main card opener on Saturday. After Krylov threw a slow leg kick, Guskov countered with a massive punch that knocked Krylov down. Guskov immediately followed up, knocking Krylov out as his head bounced off the canvas. […]

Michael Pittman Jr. - 2025 Fantasy Football Sleepers and Undervalued Draft Picks
RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): WR47 Fantasy Draft Analysis: Fellow Colts' receiver Josh Downs has been a popular sleeper pick this year. While I wholeheartedly agree with this take, Michael Pittman Jr. is a great value in drafts as well. He is coming off a poor 2024 season, during which he posted a 69-808-3 line across 16 games. […]

Evan Engram to be a Significant Focal Point for the Offense
Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram is forming a nice combination with quarterback Bo Nix early in training camp. Engram, who joined the Broncos as a free agent in the offseason, was Nix's go-to target during the team's first padded practice on Monday. Previously with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Engram is only two years removed from […]

Hunter Greene to Throw Four Innings in Tuesday's Rehab Start
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) is scheduled to throw four innings in his next minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, according to Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer. Greene pitched in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League last Wednesday and threw two scoreless innings while striking out four and walking one for his […]

Baker Mayfield Reworks Contract
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has agreed to a reworked contract that will guarantee him $30 million in 2026, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Mayfield's deal previously included no guarantees for the 2026 campaign, which is the final season of his contract. After bouncing around with the Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, and Los Angeles […]

Jayden Reed Getting Work in Two-Receiver Sets
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed worked with the starters in two-WR sets during practice on Monday, according to Andy Herman of the Pack-A-Day podcast. That's a rarity for Reed, who totaled a meager 33 snaps in two-receiver sets during his first two seasons in the league. Despite somewhat limited usage, the former second-round […]

Red Sox Could be Targeting Yandy Diaz
Chris Cotillo of Mass Live writes that Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz intrigues the Boston Red Sox, and they could end up trading for him this week. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Rays stance on not trading key players "may be softening" because of how poorly they've played recently. ESPN's […]

Tobias Myers Sent to Nashville
The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Monday that they optioned right-hander Tobias Myers to Triple-A Nashville and recalled right-hander Craig Yoho from Nashville in a corresponding move. Myers made five starts with the Brew Crew to begin the year before being sent to the minors. He rejoined the big-league squad in a relief role last week […]

Dalton Kincaid Dealing With Knee Soreness
Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee) sat out practice on Monday with soreness in his left knee. There's no word on the severity of the issue, but it's worth noting that Kincaid missed a month last year with a PCL tear in the same knee and played through the injury at the end of […]

Adley Rutschman Reinstated From Injured List
The Baltimore Orioles announced on Monday that they reinstated catcher Adley Rutschman (oblique) from the 10-day injured list and designated catcher Jacob Stallings for assignment in a corresponding move. Fantasy managers will need to check back shortly, but Rutschman should be back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Toronto Blue […]

Courtland Sutton, Broncos Agree to Contract Extension
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton has agreed to a four-year, $92 million contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2029 season. Sutton had been slated to become a free agent after the season, but he's staying in place after establishing a rapport with young quarterback Bo Nix in 2024. Sutton, […]

Yordan Alvarez "Ramping Up his Workload"
Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) is "ramping up his workload," according to general manager Dana Brown, and once he gets through that, the Astros plan to have him face live pitching. Brown wants Alvarez to go on a short minor-league rehab stint, too, before rejoining the big-league team. "I'll take a 75% Yordan […]

No Timetable for Kenny Pickett's Return from Hamstring Injury
Cleveland Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett (hamstring) left the team's Saturday practice with a hamstring injury, and head coach Kevin Stefanski would not disclose the severity of the injury when meeting with the media on Monday. Stefanski reportedly said that Joe Flacco will handle the majority of first-team reps for the team in the immediate future, […]

Cardinals Pitching Prospect Tekoah Roby Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Tekoah Roby (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery and is expected to miss the entire 2026 season. The 23-year-old right-hander, acquired from Texas in the 2023 deadline deal for Jordan Montgomery, had made six starts at Triple-A Memphis after being promoted in June. Following a rough start, Roby had allowed just […]

Jeremy Pena Could be Back by Friday
Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown thinks that shortstop Jeremy Pena (ribs) "will be back here soon" and could come off the injured list as early as Friday, Aug. 1. Brown wants to get Pena into a few minor-league rehab games and then get him back with the major-league squad. The 27-year-old has already taken […]

Courtland Sutton Nearing Extension with Broncos?
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton says the team is "close" on a new contract for wide receiver Courtland Sutton, according to Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sport. Lombardi notes that Sutton did not participate in several drills during the team's practice on Monday. Sutton will turn 30 in October and is entering the final year […]

Tyler Locklear Dominates Triple-A, Eyes Return to Mariners
Seattle Mariners No. 9 prospect Tyler Locklear exploded at Triple-A Tacoma last week, notching back-to-back four-hit games with five home runs and 10 RBI on the week. The 24-year-old first baseman is now slashing .316/.401/.543 with 19 homers and 18 steals on the year. After struggling in a brief MLB stint last season (.156 in […]