Michael Penix Jr. Won't Play In Preseason Finale

According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. won't suit up for the team's preseason finale versus Jacksonville. Fortunately, it appears the rookie isn't injured. However, head coach Raheem Morris opted to hold him out of Saturday's matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. With that said, Kirk Cousins (Achilles) won't suit up, […]

Jaylen Warren Might Miss "A Few Weeks"

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (hamstring) may miss "a few weeks," according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The 25-year-old exited Saturday's preseason battle with the Buffalo Bills with a hamstring injury and was ruled out shortly after. Warren finished last season by running for 764 yards and four touchdowns off 149 carries, adding 61 […]

Dante Pettis Climbing The Depth Chart?

According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, Bears wide receiver Dante Pettis could have already locked up a spot on the depth chart. "It wasn't just the two touchdowns he caught against the Bengals, It's how he has been used in practice." said Biggs during his recent column. "Pettis offers a sure-handed option as […]

Davante Adams Will Practice "Come Tuesday"

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (undisclosed) didn't suit up for Saturday's preseason clash with the Cowboys. However, it appears Adams' injury isn't severe. "The other night when we had the practice here at the stadium, he had an awkward movement where he just got sore," head coach Antonio Pierce said in an interview […]

Alexandre Sarr Receives Praise From Head Coach

Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr has received mixed reviews since being selected as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. But Wizards head coach is excited about the rookie's potential. "He's got the ability to be a three-level scorer at some point," Keefe said during a recent interview. "One thing that has […]

Jimmy Butler Will Be "Highly Motivated" This Season

ESPN's NBA insider Brian Windhorst believes Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler could turn things around during the 2024-25 campaign. "Butler is going to be highly motivated," Windhorst said during his podcast. "At times, it seems like Jimmy looks for reasons not to play. And maybe that will be the prevailing situation, but I believe that […]

When Should I Draft Nick Chubb? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Nick Chubb suffered a devastating knee injury in last season's Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Cleveland Browns running back reportedly underwent surgery to repair his meniscus and MCL.  Later, he had another surgery to repair his ACL and is still recovering from the effects. When healthy, Chubb is one of the best […]

Nick Mariano's Week 22 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. You better still have some energy left in the tank because September, the final month of our season, is right around the corner. Rosters are going to expand as exciting prospects continue to rise in the ranks. Scope out your waiver standing, especially if […]

Tai Tuivasa Suffers Fifth Straight Loss At UFC 305

Tai Tuivasa suffered a split-decision loss to Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC 305. Tuivasa entered the bout on a four-fight losing streak and was a heavy underdog. Tuivasa struggled to get going as he landed just 9 strikes in the first round, 13 in the second and 15 in the third as he was outstruck in […]

Mateusz Gamrot Drops Decision At UFC 305

Mateusz Gamrot suffered a split-decision loss to Dan Hooker on the main card of UFC 305. Gamrot entered the fight as a sizeable favorite and had success with the wrestling as he took Hooker down five times and had 4:59 of control time. However, he had a hard time keeping Hooker down and when Hooker […]

Dan Hooker Pulls Off Upset At UFC 305

Dan Hooker scored a split decision win over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 305. Hooker was coming off a year-long layoff and was a heavy underdog. The Kiwi struggled with Gamrot's wrestling as he was taken down five times, but Hooker was able to land the more damaging shots on the feet. It was a very […]

Pete Fairbanks Expected To Land On Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (lat) is expected to miss time after suffering an injury during Sunday's game. Rays' manager Kevin Cash said Fairbanks is likely to be placed on the 15-day injured list following Sunday's contest. The right-hander appears to have suffered the injury during his rough outing where he allowed three […]

Israel Adesanya Gets Submitted At UFC 305

Israel Adesanya suffered a fourth-round submission loss to Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of UFC 305. Adesanya was looking to reclaim his middleweight title and after an even first round, he struggled in the second round as he was taken down three times. However, Adesanya started to find his range and had plenty […]

Dricus Du Plessis Remains Middleweight Champ At UFC 305

Dricus Du Plessis scored a fourth-round submission win over Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 to defend his middleweight title for the first time. The first round was pretty even and in the second round, the South African used his grappling as he took Adesanya down three times and had 3:28 of control time. However, he […]

Chad Green Earns 13th Save

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Chad Green was called upon to hold a one-run lead against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Green did give up a hit to Cody Bellinger who ended up stealing his way into scoring position. Despite that, Green was able to battle back and convert his 13th save of the season. […]

Bowden Francis Excellent On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Bowden Francis had seemingly no issues on the mound during Sunday's outing against the Chicago Cubs. Francis struck out seven batters while allowing three hits over seven shutout innings during Sunday's win. His splitter was basically unhittable during his game as he gave up no hard hits when using it. […]

Taylor Hall Aims To Be "Solid Contributor" For Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Taylor Hall (knee) is looking to produce a strong bounce-back year following an injury-hit 2023-24 campaign. "I'm really confident I'll be a solid contributor for the Blackhawks this year," Hall told Ben Pope of The Chicago Sun-Times. "What makes me say that is the hockey I've played and the preparation I've […]

Pablo Lopez Tosses Six Shutout Innings

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez was able to hold the Texas Rangers offense in check during Sunday's game. The right-hander tossed six shutout innings while allowing six hits and striking out three batters in a no-decision. Lopez left the game at 107 pitches and with a four-run lead. Sadly for Lopez, the Twins bullpen […]

Travis Hamonic Fully Recovered From Knee Surgery

Ottawa Senators defenseman Travis Hamonic (knee) is good to go for the start of next season. Steve Warne of The Hockey News has reported that Hamonic is healthy again after recovering from knee surgery. Hamonic underwent a "minor procedure" on his knee after the 2023-24 season ended. Hamonic missed most of the final stretch for […]

Jasson Dominguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 22)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in 12+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: September 1 ANALYSIS: The New York Yankees called up their No. 1 prospect, Jasson Dominguez, for Sunday's Little League Classic game against the Detroit Tigers and served as the team's 27th man. Dominguez saw his first major league start this season in that game, hitting fifth and […]

Ha-Seong Kim To Undergo MRI

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder) is set to undergo an MRI after exiting early during Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Kim injured his right shoulder while diving back into first base on a pickoff attempt. The organization is uncertain about the severity of the injury which is why they'll need additional testing […]

Austin Riley To Undergo Further Testing

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (hand) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The young slugger was removed from the contest after getting hit by a pitch in the hand during the first inning. Braves' manager Brian Snitker told reporters that Riley will undergo further evaluation after X-rays […]

Martin Pospisil Set To Return To Action In Olympic Qualifiers

Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil (shoulder) appears to be fully healthy again, with Slovakia naming him on its roster for the upcoming 2026 Olympic Winter Games qualifiers. The qualifying tournament will be played Aug. 29 - Sept. 1 in Slovakia. Pospisil hurt his shoulder playing for his country in the 2024 World Championship. The 24-year-old […]

Artturi Lehkonen "A Question Mark" For Start Of Season

Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) has been labeled "a question mark" for the start of the season by head coach Jared Bednar. It was previously reported that Lehkonen was expected to be ready for training camp after undergoing shoulder surgery shortly after the team's 2023-24 season ended in the second round of the Stanley […]

Will Levis Expected To Start In Preseason Finale

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis is expected to start during the team's final preseason game next weekend. Levis and a majority of the starters sat out of their second preseason game after getting in a few reps during the preseason opener. It sounds like the plan is for Levis to play around three or four […]

Zebby Matthews - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 22)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: In Majors ANALYSIS: With Joe Ryan (shoulder) landing on the injured list 10 days ago, the Minnesota Twins called up their No. 5 prospect, Zebby Matthews, to take his spot in the rotation. Matthews then made his major league debut on August 13, where he threw five innings of […]

Gabriel Landeskog Expected To Return Near Start Of Season

Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog (knee) is expected to make his long-awaited return to action early next season. "He's trying to make a return here sometime near the start of the season and if that goes well, it would be a really big boost for us," Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said Saturday. "So, that's something […]

Jedrick Wills Won't Practice This Week

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jedrick Wills (knee) won't suit up for practice at all this upcoming week. Wills is working his way back from knee surgery last December, but remains without a timetable. He'll end up missing the entire preseason and his status for Week 1 is still uncertain. The Browns have been hit hard […]

Matthew Stafford Uncertain For Practice

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (hamstring) is uncertain to suit up for Monday's practice session, according to head coach Sean McVay. Stafford has been sidelined since leaving early during Wednesday's practice due to hamstring tightness. The Rams are downplaying the severity of the issue but will likely re-evaluate his status on Monday. The 36-year-old […]

James Washington Released By Falcons

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver James Washington has been released by the organization on Sunday. It looks like Washington was the odd man out as the Falcons needed to cut someone to add safety Justin Simmons to the roster. At this point, Washington is nothing more than depth on any NFL roster. His best season came […]