Jayce Johnson Signs Training Camp Deal With Warriors

The Golden State Warriors are signing big man Jayce Johnson to a training camp exhibit 10 deal, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. He'll compete for a two-way contract from the team after becoming the leading rebounder in the G League last year. Johnson averaged 9.4 points, 13.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.3 blocks […]

Lawrence Butler Batting Eighth In Big-League Debut

Oakland Athletics rookie outfielder Lawrence Butler will be starting in right field and batting eighth in the order for his major-league debut on Friday against the Washington Nationals and right-hander Joan Adon. Butler is the team's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he's worth a look in deep-mixed and AL-only leagues for his power/speed […]

Tank Dell Receives High Praise

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell has been exceeding expectations early in camp. Head coach DeMeco Ryans says Dell has been an explosive playmaker for the Texans early in camp. The Texans are happy to see that Dell's performance on the practice field translates well in real game action. That being said, fantasy managers shouldn't […]

James Cook - 2023 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidate

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook was selected at the end of the second round in the 2022 NFL Draft. He immediately became an exciting prospect in fantasy football given his draft capital, receiving skills, and landing spot. However, the former Georgia Bulldog wasn't a productive fantasy running back as a rookie while playing second-fiddle […]

Nestor Cortes Goes Back On Injured List

The New York Yankees placed left-hander Nestor Cortes (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 8) on Friday with a left rotator-cuff strain and recalled right-handers Jhony Brito and Randy Vasquez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in corresponding moves. Cortes looked good in his first start back from the injured list last Saturday, but he'll […]

NBA Christmas Day Games Headlined By Celtics, Lakers

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Christmas Day games for the NBA in the 2023-24 season will be headlined by the Boston Celtics traveling to take on the Los Angeles Lakers. The rest of the slate includes the Bucks at Knicks, 76ers at Heat, Mavericks at Suns, and capped-off by Warriors at Nuggets. […]

Is Damien Harris Injured Or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

After spending four seasons with the New England Patriots, running back Damien Harris found a new home this offseason. The Buffalo Bills signed Harris to a one-year, $1.7 million deal in March. Devin Singletary's departure from Buffalo opened the door for the 26-year-old to join the team.  James Cook is expected to lead the backfield […]

Jose Siri Sitting Out Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri is not in the starting lineup on Friday as the team faces off against the visiting Cleveland Guardians. In his absence, Josh Lowe will return after getting a day off on Thursday to start in center field and bat eighth against Guardians right-hander Xzavion Curry. Siri is hitting just […]

Alek Manoah Sent Back To Minors

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah has been sent back to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday. The team called up pitcher Hagen Danner in a corresponding move. What a frustrating year it's been for Manoah, who made his first All-Star team in 2022. He fell to 3-9 on the year after allowing four earned runs in […]

Should I Draft Jake Ferguson? Fantasy Football Outlook

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott loves his tight ends. In his 48 games played with the now-retired Jason Witten, the likely Hall-of-Famer snagged nearly 200 passes. When Witten walked off the field in Dallas (the second time), Dalton Schultz, who was barely used in his first two years, stepped up. With an average of 94 […]

Joe Burrow Running Without Leg Sleeve

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) is running without a leg sleeve and got in a throwing session on Friday, which is a positive development for his return to the practice field in short order. Burrow suffered a calf strain on July 28, and his recovery timeline was labeled week-to-week. While the Bengals' starters aren't […]

Will Roschon Johnson Be A Valuable Fantasy Football Running Back In 2023?

Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson is looking to find his footing in the NFL and carve out a role in this backfield. Johnson was drafted in the fourth round of this year's NFL draft. Despite playing behind stud Bijan Robinson at Texas, he has received plenty of pre-draft and training camp buzz. Should you […]

Cade Johnson Released From Hospital

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cade Johnson (concussion) was released from Harborview Medical Center on Friday after suffering a scary injury that caused him to be stretchered off the field during Thursday's preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings. Head coach Pete Carroll said last night he had full movement and tests showed "no findings'' for other […]

49ers Sign Defensive Lineman Breeland Speaks

The San Francisco 49ers signed defensive lineman Breeland Speaks to a one-year deal and placed cornerback Anthony Averett (undisclosed) on the Injured Reserve list. Speaks led the USFL with nine sacks in 2023 and added six tackles for loss. The 27-year-old was a second-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft but missed a lot of […]

When Will Walker Buehler Be Activated From The Injured List? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

The Los Angeles Dodgers are a juggernaut. They have been one of the best teams in the majors since the beginning of 2023, and are in first place in the National League West. The Dodgers' strength is their offense, as they currently rank as the third-best in all of baseball. Their pitching isn't as formidable […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings (8/12/23) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 1

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off” and welcome to the 23-24 season! Finally, a new season is here and we can welcome back our beloved Futbol. Many clubs have made big moves this offseason to help bolster their cup chances and chances of getting a European spot for next season. Will we see a new title […]

Keke Coutee Released By Saints

Veteran wide receiver Keke Coutee has been released by the New Orleans Saints. The former fourth-round pick started his career with the Houston Texans, where he has some success, but caught just two passes in two seasons with the Indianapolis Colts in 2021 and 2022. Now, the 26-year-old has a bleak future outlook for his […]

Is Latavius Murray Or Damien Harris The Bills' Short-Yardage Back? Fantasy Football Outlook

The Buffalo Bills running back room will look a little different in 2023. After the departure of Devin Singletary this offseason, the Bills will roll with James Cook to lead the backfield. Cook was the team's second-round pick in last year's NFL draft.  Who runs behind Cook remains a mystery, though. The team signed both […]

Kalif Raymond Inks Two-Year Extension

Detroit Lions wide receiver/return specialist Kalif Raymond signed a two-year contract extension, making him one of the highest-paid punt returners in the NFL, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Raymond has hauled in 95 passes for 1,192 yards and four touchdowns and has returned 41 punts for 500 yards and one touchdown in his two […]

Should I Draft Melvin Gordon? Fantasy Football Outlook

The Baltimore Ravens recently added veteran running back Melvin Gordon to an already precarious backfield. Gordon produced 318 rushing yards and two touchdowns in 10 games with the Denver Broncos last season. He now steps into a window of opportunity with projected starter J.K. Dobbins (knee) still not suited up and backup Gus Edwards (knee) […]

Patrick Mahomes Will See Action In Preseason Opener

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the team's available starters will play about a quarter of action in the preseason opener against the New Orleans Saints. Mahomes has nothing to prove, so all fantasy managers should hope for is that he stays healthy. That said, it could be interesting to see […]

Kareem Hunt Visiting Vikings

Free-agent running back Kareem Hunt is visiting with the Minnesota Vikings on Friday, marking his third visit with a team over the last week. Hunt previously met with the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts but left both visits without a deal. Minnesota could potentially look to add a veteran presence in its running back […]

Davante Adams' Injury Believed To Be Minor

Updating a previous report, the injury that Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (shin) suffered in joint training camp practice with the San Francisco 49ers on Friday is minor, according to a source. Adams walked gingerly off the field after trainers put a sleeve on his right-shin area. Head coach Josh McDaniels also said […]

Florio's Football Show: My Favorite Late Round Fliers!

Michael F. Florio goes position by position to give you his favorite late-round targets. Is there a sneaky QB in Washington? Have people been targeting the wrong Jets backup RB? Plus, Florio's love for some of the rookie WRs that get overlooked and one tight end that plays down by the Bayou. Be sure to […]

Pierre Strong Jr. Has Nine Touches In Preseason Opener

New England Patriots running back Pierre Strong Jr. rushed for 21 yards on six attempts and caught all three of his targets for 12 yards in Thursday's 20-9 preseason loss to the Houston Texans. The Patriots rotated Strong and Kevin Harris by drive, with Strong getting the first crack on the team's first offensive possession. […]

Kevin Harris Logs Eight Rushing Attempts In Preseason Opener

New England Patriots running back Kevin Harris rushed for 10 yards on eight attempts in Thursday's 20-9 preseason loss to the Houston Texans. The 22-year-old led the team in rushing attempts but didn't do much damage on the ground, averaging just 1.9 yards per carry. New England rotated Pierre Strong Jr. and Harris by drive, […]

Colt Keith Cools Off In Second Half

Detroit Tigers prospect Colt Keith has cooled off after a blistering first half of the season. In 27 games since July 1, the third baseman slashed .235/.310/.353 and hit just one home run. While the 21-year-old has struggled over the past two months, his overall numbers for the season are still impressive at .307/.376/.535 and 15 HRs […]

Davante Adams Injured Friday

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (leg) walked slowly toward the locker room at training camp on Friday and was favoring his right leg after he was checked out by the team's medical staff. Adams appeared to sustain a lower-leg injury on the first play of team drills during joint practice with the San […]

Orioles Reinstate Cedric Mullins From Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles reinstated outfielder Cedric Mullins (groin) from the 10-day injured list on Friday. In corresponding moves, the team optioned outfielder Ryan McKenna and right-hander Joey Krehbiel to Triple-A Norfolk and recalled left-hander Nick Vespi from Norfolk. Mullins will be returning to Baltimore after being out since July 15 due to a right-adductor strain. […]