Chase Brown Could Have Big Role Early On

Cincinnati Bengals rookie running back Chase Brown could leapfrog Chris Evans and Trayveon Williams for the No. 2 RB spot behind Joe Mixon eventually in 2023, according to ESPN's Dan Graziano. The fifth-rounder from Illinois has impressed throughout training camp and the preseason, particularly with his pass-catching. It's not out of the question that Mixon […]

Zay Flowers Could Be Special In His Rookie Season

ESPN's Dan Graziano writes that we shouldn't be surprised if Baltimore Ravens rookie first-round wide receiver Zay Flowers wins Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2023. Flower's ability to create separation has stood out in training camp, and other than tight end Mark Andrews, nobody in the team's receiving corps has a ton of experience […]

Dalvin Cook To Be Jets' Leading Rusher?

ESPN's Dan Graziano thinks that New York Jets running back Dalvin Cook could be the team's leading rusher in the first half of the season. The Jets still have big plans for Breece Hall (knee), and the expectation is that Hall will be the backfield leader by the end of 2023. However, he's also being […]

DeVante Parker Could Surprise This Year

ESPN's Dan Graziano says not to be surprised if New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker has a big year in 2023. The former first-rounder by the Miami Dolphins in 2015 had an outstanding training camp as the team's top receiver and could put up some big numbers in offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien's scheme. In […]

Pierre Strong Jr. Could Have Role Early On

Cleveland Browns running back Pierre Strong Jr. could have a role right away with his new organization. The 24-year-old was acquired from the New England Patriots on Sunday. Strong will join Nick Chubb and Jerome Ford as the trio in the backfield to begin the regular season. It's worth noting that Ford has been banged […]

James Cook Could Become A Star In 2023

ESPN's Dan Graziano writes that Buffalo Bills running back James Cook could become a star in his sophomore season in the Bills' offense. Buffalo was 20th in rushing attempts with 430 last year, but they were second in yards per rush (5.2). The team's RBs were tied for first in yards per rush at 4.9, […]

Corey Clement Rejoins Cardinals Practice Squad

The Arizona Cardinals have signed running back Corey Clement to their practice squad. The 28-year-old was cut by the team on Tuesday after failing to make the 53-man roster. Despite that, Clement will be back with the team, but won't have a role right away. The Cardinals will stash him on the practice squad as […]

Kawhi Leonard Expected To Be 100% By Training Camp

According to Clippers head coach Ty Lue, forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) is expected to be 100% by training camp. While Lue shared the same update earlier in the month, many still have their doubts, considering Leonard's constant knee injuries over the years. But there's no denying that the 32-year-old is an MVP-caliber performer when healthy, […]

Pedro Grifol To Stick Around For 2024 Season

New Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz said on Thursday that manager Pedro Grifol will be the team's manager in 2024. Getz also said during a press conference that "nobody is untouchable" on the team's 40-man roster. Grifol is in his first year as the skipper in 2023. There have been reports of poor […]

George Kirby To Start On Sunday

Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby (illness) will make his next start on Sunday in New York against the Mets. Kirby was scratched from his start on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics due to an illness, but he's apparently feeling better now and will close out the weekend series against the Mets. Right-handers Logan Gilbert and […]

Jerome Ford Returns To Practice

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (hamstring) was able to get back on the practice field on Thursday. The 23-year-old has been banged up lately due to a lingering hamstring issue. It sounds like Ford is feeling better now and is in line for the regular season opener versus the Cincinnati Bengals. Ford is expected […]

Ciryl Gane Looks To Get Back In The Win Column

Former heavyweight interim champion Ciryl Gane, a year removed from headlining the UFC's first-ever French card, will once again fight in a main event in Paris this weekend against Sergey Spivak. In his last outing in the UFC, Gane was submitted in the very first round by the returning Jon Jones, who had just moved […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Expected To Return In Week 5

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (finger, rib) was placed on the injured reserve on Thursday. The 27-year-old is dealing with multiple injuries that are going to force him to miss the first four weeks of the regular season. However, Wilson's agent expects Wilson to return ahead of the Week 5 matchup against the […]

Brewers Sign Josh Donaldson To Minor-League Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Thursday that they signed free-agent third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) to a minor-league deal. He will report to Triple-A Nashville. The New York Yankees recently released Donaldson, who has been out with a right-calf strain since the middle of July. On top of injuries, the 37-year-old former MVP has looked […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (9/1/23)

We kick off September with the bowl of soup after yesterday's salad before the main course of Week 1 tomorrow. We have a fun little five-gamer tonight that FINALLY has Miami playing Miami for Miami supremacy. I've waited YEARS for this tilt! So, who will it be? Ohio or Florida? Everything else is an undercard […]

Which Dolphins Running Back Do I Draft For Fantasy Football With Jeff Wilson Jr. On Injured Reserve?

The Miami Dolphins have one of the worst backfields in the NFL. They have been the subject of trade talks surrounding Jonathan Taylor over the past few weeks. The Dolphins were also a potential landing spot for Dalvin Cook. However, none of those moves happened. Instead, Miami’s top three running backs on the depth chart […]

Dodgers Send Ryan Pepiot Down

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned right-hander Ryan Pepiot to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday and activated right-hander Shelby Miller (neck) from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Pepiot picked up his first win of the season in his first start of the year on Wednesday, when he tossed five scoreless innings with only […]

Sergey Spivak Has A Big Test In Front Of Him On Saturday

Sergey Spivak (16-3) will be looking for his fourth straight win as he takes on Ciryl Gane at UFC Fight Night 226 on Saturday. Spivak comes into UFC Paris riding a three-fight winning streak and is fresh off a victory over Derrick Lewis earlier this year. DraftKings sees Spivak as the underdog with a salary […]

Patriots Sign Jalen Reagor

The New England Patriots have signed wide receiver Jalen Reagor to their practice squad. Reagor was waived by the Minnesota Vikings earlier this week. The 24-year-old has failed to live up to the hype of being drafted 21st overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020. Last season, he finished with eight receptions for 104 yards […]

Walker Buehler To Begin Rehab Assignment Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday and is scheduled to throw one or two innings. Buehler will need at least three rehab outings before the team evaluates him again. If all goes well in the minors, the […]

Yu Darvish Dealing With Bone Spur

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish (elbow) has a bone spur in his right elbow and received a cortisone shot, according to manager Bob Melvin. Darvish will be shut down temporarily. There's still a chance he'll pitch again this season, but it's likely contingent on something changing in a big way in the National League […]

Manon Fiorot Looks To Extend Her Winning Streak

French karate specialist Manon Fiorot is set to face off against former two-time UFC women's strawweight champion Rose Namajunas this Saturday in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 226. The Frenchwoman has remained unbeaten through five fights in the UFC, most recently defeating Katlyn Chookagian via unanimous decision. DraftKings sees Fiorot as the favorite […]

Rose Namajunas Makes Her Flyweight Debut

Former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is set to return to the UFC this Saturday in Paris as she takes on Manon Fiorot in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 226. In her last bout, Namajunas was unsuccessful in defending her strawweight title, as she lost to Carla Esparza at UFC 274 in 2022. After […]

Patrick Kane Recovering Well From Hip Surgery

Nine-time All-Star Patrick Kane is working his way back from having hip resurfacing surgery on June 1, and he's very happy with his progress. "It's just exciting to see progression and just feeling better on the ice," Kane told The Associated Press on Thursday. "Kind of getting back to my old self, so it's pretty […]

Phil Kessel Ready To Sacrifice Ironman Streak To Extend Career

According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, veteran winger Phil Kessel is ready to sacrifice his ironman streak if needed to continue his NHL career in 2023-24. The three-time Stanley Cup champion is an unrestricted free agent after completing a one-year contract with the Vegas Golden Knights. Kessel set the NHL record for most consecutive regular-season games […]

Devin Shore Links Up With Kraken On One-Year Deal

The Seattle Kraken have signed center Devin Shore to a one-year, two-way deal. The 29-year-old will carry a $775k cap hit on the NHL level. Shore spent the last three seasons with the Edmonton Oilers and had nine points (one goal, eight assists) in 47 games for the team in 2022-23. He has posted 135 […]

College Football Power Rankings: All Pac-12 Teams For 2023

The excitement of college football is once again upon us, and the Pac-12 is in for what is most likely its final season. As many as eight schools are projected to depart the conference after this year, and the once-historic rivalries many have grown to love will cease to exist. This year promises thrilling matchups, […]

Alex Lange Blows Save Versus Yankees

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Lange failed to convert on a save opportunity against the Yankees on Thursday. Lange was called upon to preserve a three-run lead in the ninth frame but got off to a rocky start as Oswaldo Cabrera bunted for a single. After he struck out Kyle Higashioka, Lange allowed a base […]

Dolphins, Packers Were Willing To Pay Jonathan Taylor Handsomely

The Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers were both willing to give Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) a contract that placed him among the highest-paid RBs in the league entering the 2023 regular season, according to a source. The Colts hung onto Taylor and placed him on the Physically Unable to Perform list […]

Anthony Volpe Cracks A Three-Run Homer In Yankees Loss

On Thursday, New York Yankees first year shortstop Anthony Volpe launched a three-run home run during the ninth inning, despite the Yankees losing 4-3 in extra innings to Detroit. At just 22 years old, he became the first rookie in New York's storied history and one of only 15 rookies in the entire history of […]