Bradley Beal Out Thursday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) is officially out for the Suns' game on Thursday against the Rockets. The 30-year-old will miss his fifth consecutive contest with a hamstring injury. Royce O'Neale will likely start and see more minutes as Eric Gordon (groin) is also out. Beal is averaging 18.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.5 […]

Patrick Wisdom Dealing With Quad Tightness

Chicago Cubs corner infielder Patrick Wisdom (quadriceps) was scratched for precautionary reasons in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Colorado Rockies due to right-quadriceps tightness, according to the team. Wisdom's injury doesn't sound very serious, but Chicago could choose to hold him back for another day or two just to be safe early in spring […]

Emmet Sheehan Should Be Ready By Late March

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-hander Emmet Sheehan should be starting to throw around plyo balls soon at camp. There's a chance that he's not ready to go for the two-game series against the San Diego Padres in Korea on March 20-21, but Sheehan shouldn't be behind schedule for domestic Opening Day […]

Christian Walker Has Right-Hand Contusion

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (hand) has been diagnosed with a right-hand contusion after being hit by a pitch on his hand and leaving Thursday's Cactus League game early against the San Francisco Giants. Apparently X-rays came back negative on Walker's hand after he was hit by a pitch, so he should be considered […]

Titans Still Believe In Will Levis As Their Starter

According to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe, the Tennessee Titans still believe in quarterback Will Levis as their starter, and one of their top priorities this offseason is getting him receivers. It remains to be seen if general manager Ran Carthon drafts one of the top three wideouts -- Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, or Rome […]

Saquon Barkley, Giants Have Good Initial Meeting

The New York Giants and impending free-agent running back Saquon Barkley's representatives had a "good (initial) meeting" on Wednesday at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, according to a source. The Giants are reportedly open to multiple options, including memorializing Barkley's legacy as a Giants, pending an agreement on mutual terms. The 27-year-old is unlikely […]

Jalen Virgil Is Fully Recovered

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jalen Virgil (knee) has fully recovered from surgery for a torn meniscus that he suffered in the team's second preseason game on Aug. 19 against the San Francisco 49ers, according to a source. Virgil was placed on season-ending Injured Reserve as a result, but the undrafted rookie in 2022 is eagerly […]

Geno Stone Could Be Moving On

Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone is in a prime position as he enters free agency this offseason after finishing second in the NFL with seven interceptions in 2023. The Ravens already have two quality starting safeties in All-Pro Kyle Hamilton and Marcus Williams, too, which decreases the chances that Stone will return to the Ravens […]

Ravens, Odell Beckham Jr. Staying In Communication

The Baltimore Ravens and impending free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. have stayed in touch this offseason, although it remains uncertain if Beckham will return to the team in 2024. OBJ had only 35 receptions for 565 yards and three touchdowns in Baltimore in 2023 while providing veteran leadership for the receiver room. The Ravens […]

Ravens Hoping To Bring Back Gus Edwards

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said that door has not been closed on free-agent running backs Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) returning in 2024. Edwards led Baltimore's backs in 2023 with a career-high 810 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns and has spent his entire five-year career with the team. Right now, the team […]

Jalen Brunson Intends To Play On Thursday

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (neck) will warm up with the intention to play Thursday against Golden State. The first-year All-Star missed Tuesday's encounter with New Orleans but looks ready to make a quick return. Brunson's comeback would push Miles McBride back to the bench, where he will have minimal fantasy value. Brunson […]

Laremy Tunsil Has Knee Surgery

Houston Texans Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil (knee) underwent successful arthroscopic knee surgery in Dallas and is expected to make a full and fast recovery after dealing with some swelling and tightness in his knee during the season, according to league sources. Tunsil had to have his knee drained a few times in 2023. […]

Optimism That Chiefs Will Re-Sign Chris Jones Before Free Agency

There is "growing optimism" that the Kansas City Chiefs and impending free-agent defensive tackle Chris Jones will work out a long-term contract extension before the start of free agency on March 11, according to league sources. "He should get a massive deal from the Chiefs," an NFL source said. General manager Brett Veach acknowledged on […]

Maxi Kleber To Return To Action Friday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (toe, nose) is set to return to the lineup for Friday's battle with Boston. He skipped the second leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday versus Toronto. Despite the Mavericks getting frontcourt help in the form of P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford, Kleber has continued to see 20-plus minutes regularly. However, […]

J.K. Dobbins Resumes Running

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) posted videos on social media on Thursday of him running on a field and on a treadmill five and a half months after suffering a torn Achilles in Week 1 of last season. The 25-year-old will be hoping to get a new contract from the Ravens this offseason, […]

Luka Doncic In Danger Of Missing Friday's Game

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Friday's intriguing matchup against Boston. He's picked up a left ankle sprain after posting a big 30-point triple-double on his 25th birthday Wednesday night. Doncic has been a warrior for the Mavericks, missing only one of the last 18 contests. If Doncic […]

Steelers Have "Full Faith" In Kenny Pickett

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan said that he has "full faith" in quarterback Kenny Pickett. Pickett, a former first-round pick, hasn't looked good in his first two NFL seasons, but lacking other options on their current roster, the Steelers are crossing their fingers that the 25-year-old can make improvements this offseason and earn the […]

Umar Nurmagomedov Takes On Newcomer At UFC Vegas 87

Umar Nurmagomedov (16-0) is set to take on UFC newcomer Bekzat Almakhan on the main card of UFC Vegas 87 on Saturday. Nurmagomedov hasn't fought since January of last year when he scored a first-round knockout over Raoni Barcelos. The undefeated Dagestani fighter is a massive favorite as DraftKings has him at a salary of […]

Steelers Non-Committal On Najee Harris' Fifth-Year Option

While Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan said that the team thinks "very highly" of running back Najee Harris, he was also non-committal on whether the team will pick up his fifth-year option. Harris' future is thus uncertain despite the fact that he's recorded three straight 1,000-yard seasons while making team history. Harris' fifth-year option, […]

Muhammad Mokaev Puts Undefeated Record On The Line At UFC Vegas 87

Muhammad Mokaev (10-0 and one No Contest) is set to face former flyweight title challenger Alex Perez on the main card of UFC Vegas 87. Mokaev is a perfect 5-0 in the UFC and coming off a third-round submission win over Tim Elliott back in October. Mokaev enters the fight as a sizeable favorite as […]

Alex Perez Finally Ends Layoff At UFC Vegas 87

Alex Perez (24-7) is booked to face Muhammad Mokaev on the main card of UFC Vegas 87 on Saturday. Perez has not fought since July of 2022 when he was quickly submitted by now flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja. That was his first fight since being submitted by Deiveson Figueiredo for the flyweight title. Since losing […]

Andre Jackson Jr. Good To Go Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Andre Jackson Jr. (illness) has shaken off a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's game against Charlotte and will be available for the contest following a one-game absence. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers gets an extra man into his selection, but Jackson Jr. has averaged just 7.0 minutes in seven appearances this […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions To Talk Extension This Week

The Detroit Lions want to sign wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to a long-term contract extension this offseason and are scheduled to meet with his representatives at the NFL scouting combine this week in Indianapolis. No deal is imminent, but the Lions have made it clear they want to invest in St. Brown and the […]

Tyson Pedro Set For 11th UFC Appearance

Tyson Pedro (10-4) is set to face Vitor Petrino in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 87 on Saturday. Pedro returned to the win column back in September with a first-round knockout win over Anton Turkalj after dropping a decision to Modestas Bukauskas. Pedro is a sizeable underdog as DraftKings has him at a salary […]

MarJon Beauchamp Available On Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward MarJon Beauchamp (illness) is available for Thursday's contest against Charlotte. He's won a bout with an illness to be available for the game. Beauchamp produced seven points on 3-for-3 shooting with three rebounds in nine minutes against the Hornets on Tuesday in an ugly blowout. Everything points to a big Bucks victory […]

Kaapo Kahkonen In Goal Thursday

San Jose Sharks goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen is the starting netminder for Thursday's home game versus the Anaheim Ducks. Kahkonen is the team's starting goalie for the foreseeable future with Mackenzie Blackwood being placed on injured reserve on Wednesday. The 27-year-old has struggled again this season as he sports a 3.63 goals-against average and a .901 […]

Vitor Petrino A Big Favorite At UFC Vegas 87

Vitor Petrino (10-0) is set to face Tyson Pedro in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 87 on Saturday. Petrino is coming off a second-round knockout over Modestas Bukauskas back in November as the Brazilian is a perfect 3-0 in the UFC. He enters the co-main event fight as a sizeable favorite as DraftKings has […]

Ben Simmons Won't Play On Thursday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (leg) has been downgraded to out for Thursday's contest against Atlanta. In an interesting development, Simmons went from not being on the injury report at all to questionable, and now to being listed out for a second consecutive game. Both Dennis Smith Jr. and Lonnie Walker IV had 20-plus minutes […]

Justus Annunen Starting For Avalanche Thursday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Justus Annunen is the starting goaltender for Thursday's road game versus the Chicago Blackhawks. It appears head coach Jared Bednar is choosing to give the heavily-leaned-on Alexandar Georgiev a breather against one of the worst teams in the league. It's just the fifth start in the NHL for the 23-year-old this season […]

Anthony Stolarz Starting On Thursday

Florida Panthers goaltender Anthony Stolarz is the starting netminder for Thursday's contest versus the visiting Montreal Canadiens. The 30-year-old has acted as the backup to Sergei Bobrovsky this season and has been fantastic when called upon. The London Knights product has registered a dynamite 1.97 goals-against average and a .925 save percentage across 18 outings […]