Alex Morono Takes Short-Notice Rematch At UFC 302
Alex Morono (24-9 and one no-contest) is set to rematch Niko Price on Saturday at UFC 302. Morono is making a quick turnaround after beating Court McGee just two months ago to step up on short notice to rematch Price. The two fought back in 2017, and Price won by knockout, but it was overturned... Read More
Pete Alonso Not Playing Thursday
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (hand) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday for the series opener against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. Alonso was pulled from Wednesday's loss to the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers after getting hit by a pitch on his right hand in the first inning, but thankfully X-rays and... Read More
Paulo Costa An Underdog At UFC 302
Paulo Costa (14-3) is set to face Sean Strickland in the co-main event of UFC 302 on Saturday. The bout will be a five-round fight despite it not being for the belt. Costa is coming off a decision loss to Robert Whittaker which ended his year-long layoff after he beat Luke Rockhold by decision. Heading... Read More
Luke Raley Out With Sore Lat
Seattle Mariners outfielder Luke Raley (lat) is not in the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the visiting division-rival Houston Astros due to a sore lat. Raley will receive the day off to let it calm down, but it remains to be seen if he'll be back in for Friday's series opener against the visiting... Read More
Sean Strickland Returns At UFC 302 After Losing Title
Sean Strickland (28-6) is set to return in a five-round co-main event fight at UFC 302 against Paulo Costa. Strickland is coming off a controversial split decision loss to Dricus Du Plessis back in January to lose his middleweight title. Strickland will now take on Costa at UFC 302 in a fight that he is... Read More
Tim Boyle Back On Practice Field
Houston Texans quarterback Tim Boyle (finger) was back on the practice field at organized team activities on Thursday after missing time last week after getting stitches for a finger cut while taking a snap. Boyle will be competing for a roster spot this offseason and in training camp this summer. He's currently listed as the... Read More
Eric Gray Sees Plenty Of Run With First-Team Offense
New York Giants running back Eric Gray saw a lot of run with the first-team offense during organized team activities on Thursday, leading the New York Daily News' Pat Leonard to put Gray as the team's RB2 behind starter Devin Singletary. In addition, the Giants waived/injured Gary Brightwell, a sixth-round pick in 2021 by the... Read More
Broncos Expecting Growth From Marvin Mims Jr.
The Denver Broncos are expecting to see growth from wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. as he heads into his second year in the league. "You're going to see a lot of growth from Year 1 to Year 2," head coach Sean Payton said. Mims, the team's second-round pick (63rd overall) in 2023 out of Oklahoma,... Read More
Darnell Washington Should Be More Of A Receiving Threat
Pittsburgh Steelers second-year tight end Darnell Washington got put into a box as a blocking tight end as a rookie in 2023 and rarely had opportunities to showcase his potential as a pass-catching mismatch, catching just seven of 10 targets for 61 yards. But 6-foot-7, 265-pound monster of a tight end said there's a "strong... Read More
Trey Lance Making Progress
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy reiterated on Thursday at organized team activities that he's "definitely" seen significant progress from backup quarterback Trey Lance. "Now starting to get the timing with the routes. He's close to being a master of the system. He has a really high understanding. He just needs as many reps as... Read More
Josh Reynolds Could Have Big Role In Denver
Denver Broncos wide receiver Josh Reynolds could find himself in a substantial role in the Broncos' offense in his first year with the team after signing a two-year, $9 million deal in March. Reynolds comes from Detroit, where head coach Dan Campbell previously worked under current Broncos head coach Sean Payton in New Orleans. Payton... Read More
Darius Slayton Back At Practice
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton was back at organized team activities on Thursday after saying that the team added incentives to his contract to appease him. Slayton was staying away from voluntary OTAs this offseason as he angled for a new contract extension from the team, but the 27-year-old former fifth-round pick in... Read More
Rome Odunze Takes Part In OTAs Thursday
Chicago Bears rookie first-round wide receiver Rome Odunze (hamstring) was seen on the field taking part in organized team activities on Thursday, and he showed off his contested-catch abilities. The Bears took precaution in holding Odunze out of previous OTA sessions last week, but the 21-year-old Washington Husky alumni is now back on the field... Read More
Corbin Burnes vs. Tyler Glasnow: 2024 Fantasy Baseball Rest of Season Rankings
Corbin Burnes and Tyler Glasnow found themselves on brand new teams this offseason. Burnes was dealt from Milwaukee to Baltimore, while Glasnow was acquired by the Dodgers from Tampa Bay and then quickly signed a five-year extension. Both pitchers were brought in to be the aces on their respective staffs for teams that have World... Read More
Geraldo Perdomo To Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (knee) is set to begin a minor-league rehab assignment early next week. Before that, Perdomo will play in the Arizona Complex League this weekend. The 24-year-old switch-hitter tore the right meniscus in his knee on April 3 against the New York Yankees after previously tweaking his knee in spring training.... Read More