Xavier Legette Should be More Productive

The Athletic's Joseph Person writes that Carolina Panthers second-year wide receiver Xavier Legette should see improved production in 2025 as quarterback Bryce Young develops and rookie first-round receiver Tetairoa McMillan draws coverage his way. Legette had 49 catches for 497 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games (13 starts) after going 32nd overall in last […]

Steve Garcia Extends His Win Streak

Steve Garcia extended his win streak by defeating Calvin Kattar via unanimous decision on the main card of UFC Nashville on Saturday. From the very beginning, Garcia put pressure on Kattar, scored a knockdown, pushed an aggressive pace, and outclassed Kattar en route to a unanimous decision win. In 15 minutes of action, Garcia landed […]

Cole Bishop has Good Shot to Win a Starting Job

As long as he stays healthy, Buffalo Bills safety Cole Bishop is a pretty good bet to be a Week 1 starter in 2025, according to The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia. The 22-year-old former second-rounder (60th overall) in 2024 out of Utah was one of the main reasons why the Bills didn't address the safety position […]

Nate Landwehr Gets Knocked Out

Nate Landwehr suffered a third-round knockout loss to Morgan Charriere on the main card of UFC Nashville on Saturday. It was a back-and-forth fight while it lasted, but in the end, Landwehr's agressive style didn't help him this time. In the third round, Landwehr came out throwing right hand but he got hurt by Charriere. […]

Ravens Think Nate Wiggins has Star Potential

The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec writes that the Baltimore Ravens think second-year cornerback Nate Wiggins has star potential. The 21-year-old former 30th overall pick last year out of Clemson got better as the season advanced last year, and quarterbacks had just a 66.7 QB rating when targeting the young defensive back in 2024. He allowed only […]

Zach Dezenzo Still Not Swinging

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Zach Dezenzo (hand) is making progress but still isn't swinging a bat, according to MLB.com. The Astros moved Dezenzo to the 60-day injured list last Friday, and there's currently no timetable for his return. He has been sidelined since June 1 with a capsule strain in his left hand and will not […]

Morgan Charriere Scores Third-Round Knockout

Morgan Charriere returned to the win column by defeating Nate Landwehr via third-round knockout on the main card of UFC Nashville on Saturday. The first two rounds of the fight were very competitive, but everything changed at the beginning of the third round. In the third round, Landwehr came out aggressively but was hurt with […]

Kel'el Ware Collects 21 Points in Summer League Loss on Sunday

Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware finished with 21 points, nine rebounds, three blocks, and a steal across 27 minutes in a 92-72 Summer League loss to the Cavaliers on Sunday. Ware led the Heat in scoring, blocks and rebounds. The 21-year-old rebounded after a subpar first outing in Vegas against the Hawks on Friday. During his […]

Chas McCormick Struggling on Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (oblique) has gone just 2-for-20 with a home run, eight strikeouts and a walk through five minor-league rehab games at Triple-A Sugar Land, according to MLB.com. McCormick is currently on the 10-day injured list with a left-oblique strain, but he figures to return for the second half of the season […]

Austen Lane Suffers Submission Loss

Austen Lane suffered a first-round submission loss to Vitor Petrino on the main card of UFC Nashville on Saturday. Lane couldn't do much as he was quickly taken down and punished with ground and pound, threatened with submission attempts until Petrino locked in a rear-naked choke, forcing Lane to tap. In 4:16 of action, Lane […]

Vitor Petrino Scores First-Round Submission In Heavyweight Debut

Vitor Petrino was successful in his heavyweight debut as he was able to score a first-round submission win over Austen Lane on the main card of UFC Nashville on Saturday. Petrino wasted no time taking Lane down and punishing him with ground and pound. As Lane was trying to find a more comfortable position, he […]

Cam Spencer's Contract Being Restructured

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Memphis Grizzlies and guard Cam Spencer have agreed to a four-year, $10.5 million deal, as reported on Monday. Spencer previously agreed to a two-year, $4.5 million contract, but the Grizzlies were able to restructure it, a direct result of recent organizational changes. The deal will now include three […]

Cristian Javier Ahead of Luis Garcia in his Rehab

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said on Sports Talk 790 radio that right-hander Cristian Javier (elbow) is ahead of Luis Garcia (elbow) in his rehab. "He's going to help us this year. It's probably going to take him a little bit longer," Brown said. Javier, who is on the 60-day injured list as he […]

Connor Norby to Visit With Specialist This Week

Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said on Sunday that third baseman Connor Norby (wrist) is scheduled to visit with a specialist in Arizona during the All-Star break this week to "plot a course of action." Norby injured his wrist last Friday and was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with left-wrist inflammation. Although […]

Sawyer Gipson-Long Makes Rehab Start on Sunday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long (neck) made a minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Toledo on Sunday and looked sharp, tossing 4 2/3 shutout innings without allowing a hit, walking one and striking out five against Triple-A Omaha. Gipson-Long threw 41 of his 59 pitches for strikes in the outing and was in control all the […]