Brandon Aiyuk Likely to Begin Season on PUP List, but Not Ruled Out for Week 1

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is expected to start the 2025 season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, which would sideline him for the first four games as he recovers from ACL and MCL tears in his right knee that he suffered in October of last year, per 49ers Webzone's David […]

Nolan Schanuel Out of Lineup with Calf Tightness

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (calf) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Texas Rangers with tightness in his right calf. Schanuel has been dealing with the issue over the past few days, according to Erica Weston of FanDuel Sports Network West. The 23-year-old is just 9-for-38 in nine games […]

Jameson Williams Not in the Team's Long-Term Plans?

The Athletic's Colton Pouncy writes that Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has paused when discussing wide receiver Jameson Williams' future with the team, even though coaches have raved about him this offseason following a breakout 2024 campaign in which he caught 58 passes for 1,001 yards and seven touchdowns during the regular season. Pouncy […]

Tallison Teixeira Set For His First UFC Main Event

Undefeated Tallison Teixeira is set to face off against former title challenger Derrick Lewis in the main event of UFC Nashville on Saturday. The 25-year-old Teixeira earned his UFC contract by knocking out Arthur Lopes in the first round on Dana White's Contender Series. He then made his UFC debut in his previous fight in […]

Updated Fantasy Football Defense (D/ST) Rankings (2025) - Broncos D/ST, Steelers D/ST, Vikings D/ST, Chiefs D/ST, Bills D/ST, Packers D/ST, Jets D/ST

Whether you like to ride with an elite defense all season or stream a stop unit each week, identifying a defense with favorable early-season matchups is key. Ahead of your fantasy draft, we're here to help with our updated 2025 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings for redraft leagues. Below, check out where key fantasy defenses […]

Micah Parsons Plans to be Present for Start of Training Camp

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons, who is heading into the fifth year of his rookie deal in 2025, said he will be with the team this summer for the start of training camp, whether a new deal has been reached or not. However, Parsons didn't say whether he'd participate in on-field work without a […]

Derrick Lewis Set To Headline UFC Nashville

Former title challenger Derrick Lewis is scheduled to take on the undefeated Tallison Teixeira in the main event of UFC Nashville on Saturday. Lewis was last seen in action back in May 2024 at UFC St. Louis, where he got back in the win column by finishing Rodrigo Nascimento via third-round TKO. Prior to that, […]

Ikem Ekwonu Next Up for Extension in Carolina?

The Athletic's Joseph Person writes that Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu appears to be next up for a contract extension after the team has locked up core players such as Derrick Brown and Jaycee Horn to extensions since Dan Morgan took over as general manager in 2024. Carolina already picked up Ekwonu's fifth-year option […]

Jalen Thompson Heading into Last Year With Cardinals?

Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson, who turns 27 in July, is approaching the final year of his contract in 2025 -- he has a void year in 2026. Thompson has been a key defensive piece of Arizona's defensive backfield during his six years with the team, but The Athletic's Doug Haller writes that time is […]

Gabriel Bonfim Looks For His Third UFC Win

Gabriel Bonfim is set to face off against UFC veteran and former title challenger Stephen Thompson in the co-main event of UFC Nashville on Saturday. Bonfim earned his UFC contract by defeating Trey Waters back in 2022 on Dana White's Contender Series. Since signing with the UFC, Bonfim has gone 4-1, with his only career […]

Najee Harris Suffers Eye Injury in Fireworks Mishap

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (eye) suffered a superficial eye injury during a Fourth of July fireworks mishap that resulted in injuries to several attendees, according to his agent, Doug Hendrickson. However, Harris is fully expected to be ready for the upcoming NFL season. It's unclear if Harris will be forced to miss […]

Stephen Thompson Returns At UFC Nashville

UFC veteran and former title challenger Stephen Thompson will look to bounce back when he takes on Gabriel Bonfim in the co-main event of UFC Nashville on Saturday. Thompson, who is known for his movement, elusive striking and karate-based style, is currently riding a two-fight skid and has gone 1-4 in his last five bouts. […]

Steve Garcia Looks To Extend His Win Streak

Steve Garcia will look to extend his win streak when he takes on Calvin Kattar on the main card of UFC Nashville on Saturday. After winning five straight fights, Garcia will finally get the chance to face off against a ranked opponent. Garcia was last seen in action back in September at UFC Vegas 97, […]

Calvin Kattar In Dire Need Of Victory

Calvin Kattar will look to return to the win column when he takes on Steve Garcia on the main card of UFC Nashville on Saturday. Once perennial contender Kattar hasn't looked the best for quite some time. Kattar is currently on a four-fight losing streak that include defeats to Josh Emmett, Arnold Allen, former bantamweight […]

10 Fantasy Football Sleepers and Busts: Draft Targets and Avoids for 2025

The 2025 fantasy football season is fast approaching. Experienced managers know that there is a significant amount of work ahead to adequately prepare their drafts. Whatever your approach is on draft day, it’s always important to remember one thing. You can’t win your league on draft day, but you sure can lose it. To that […]

Morgan Charriere A Favorite At UFC Nashville

Morgan Charriere will look to get back in the win column when he takes on Nate Landwehr on the main card of UFC Nashville on Saturday. Charriere comes into UFC Nashville after dropping a hard-fought unanimous decision to Nathaniel Wood in March at UFC London. Before his bout with Wood, Charriere defeated Gabriel Miranda via […]

Nate Landwehr Aims To Bounce Back

Nate Landwehr will look to bounce back in the win column when he takes on Morgan Charriere on the main card of UFC Nashville on Saturday. Known as a brawler and for his relentless forward pressure, Landwehr has gone 5-4 in the UFC. Landwehr was last seen in action back in December at UFC 310 […]

Austen Lane Looks To Get Back In The Win Column

Austen Lane will look to get back in the win column when he faces off against Vitor Petrino on the main card of UFC Nashville on Saturday. Lane has struggled to find his footing in the UFC thus far, going 1-3 with one NC in his last four fights. All three of his UFC losses […]

Vitor Petrino Set For His Heavyweight Debut

Vitor Petrino is scheduled to make his heavyweight debut against Austen Lane on the main card of UFC Nashville on Saturday. Petrino had a good run in the light heavyweight division, but after suffering back-to-back losses in his previous two fights, Petrino decided to move up a weight class. He last competed back in December […]

Tuco Tokkos Set To Open Up UFC Nashville Main Card

Tuco Tokkos will look to get back in the win column when he takes on Junior Tafa on the UFC Nashville main card opener on Saturday. Tokkos is in desperate need of a victory as he remains winless in the UFC. Since signing with the promotion, Tokkos has gone 0-2. First, he lost his promotional […]

Ryan Yarbrough Resumes Throwing

New York Yankees pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (oblique) resumed a throwing program on Wednesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. This is a step in the right direction for Yarbrough who has been sidelined since mid-June due to a right oblique strain. It seems likely that the Yankees are going to wait until after the All-Star break […]

Mark Leiter Jr. Hopeful to Throw This Weekend

New York Yankees relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. (leg) is hopeful to resume a throwing program this weekend, according to manager Aaron Boone. Leiter recently landed on the injured list due to a stress fracture in his leg. The Yankees haven't given much of a timetable for Leiter's return yet. The expectation is that he's […]

Erick Fedde Scheduled to Start on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Erick Fedde will remain in the starting rotation for at least one more start. There were discussions that Fedde would be moved out of the rotation after allowing 17 earned runs over his last three starts. Despite that, the Cardinals will give Fedde another shot against the Atlanta Braves on […]

Junior Tafa Set For Light-Heavyweight Bout

Junior Tafa is scheduled to face off against Tuco Tokkos on Saturday's UFC Nashville main card opener. Tafa began his professional career as a light heavyweight, but competed as a heavyweight in the UFC, going 2-3 in the promotion. For this fight, Tafa is moving down to light heavyweight. "The Juggernaut" was last seen in […]

Jacob Wilson Missing Second Straight Game

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (hand) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Wilson suffered a left hand contusion when he was hit by a pitch during Tuesday's game. Now, Wilson will miss his second straight game on Thursday due to the issue. It doesn't look like the A's […]

Kyle Manzardo Activated, Playing on Thursday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (personal) has been reinstated from the family medical emergency list on Thursday. Manzardo missed the last three games while tending to a personal matter. He'll slide right back into the lineup as he bats cleanup and plays first base against right-hander Jonathan Cannon on Thursday. He hasn't been great […]

Tanner Houck Strikes Out Six in Rehab Start

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck (elbow) looked good in his minor-league rehab start on Wednesday night for Triple-A Worcester, allowing an earned run on three hits while walking two and striking out six in 4 1/3 innings against Triple-A Rochester. Houck threw 47 of his 76 pitches for strikes in the outing and has […]

In-Tournament PGA Model - Round 2 Picks For The Genesis Scottish Open (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament -- all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Ivan Herrera Starting Rehab Assignment on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (hamstring) will serve as the designated hitter for Triple-A Memphis on Thursday night as he starts a minor-league rehab assignment, according to The Athletic's Katie Woo. Herrera is scheduled to serve as the DH for the next four days and could return for the start of the second half […]

Jesse Winker Could be Headed to Injured List

MLB.com's Anthony DiComo writes that it sounds like New York Mets outfielder Jesse Winker (back) could be headed to the injured list after his back "locked up" on him during Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Winker will head to New York for an MRI exam. Determining […]