Georges Niang Says Cleveland Is A 'Perfect Fit'

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang spoke to The Eagle-Tribune and was thrilled about his role on his new team. The veteran forward said "They have some really good young talent and were looking for a veteran shooter and I was looking for a team that is dedicated to winning. It's a perfect fit." The 30-year-old […]

Troy Hill Signs With Panthers

Free-agent defensive back Troy Hill has agreed to terms on a deal with the Carolina Panthers. The veteran corner finally finds a home after spending the 2022 campaign with the Los Angeles Rams. Hill recorded 67 tackles, four passes defended, and one interception in 12 games with the Rams last season. He has proven to […]

Elijah Cooks Leads Team In Receiving For Second Straight Game

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver Elijah Cooks led the team in receiving with two receptions for 69 yards in Saturday's 25-7 preseason win over the Detroit Lions. It was another solid effort from the San Jose State product, who now has four catches for 111 yards through two preseason games. The room of pass-catchers is quite crowded […]

Knicks Still Keeping An Eye On Joel Embiid

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is believed to be the next in line after the first domino falls in the James Harden saga. According to Yahoo's Vincent Goodwill, "Everyone is circling, waiting," and the Knicks are one of the teams keeping an eye on what unfolds from Harden's situation. Embiid could potentially request a trade […]

Russell Gage Officially Placed On Injured Reserve

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (knee) has officially been placed on the injured reserve on Sunday. Gage will miss the entire 2023 campaign after suffering a torn patellar tendon during Wednesday's joint practice with the New York Jets. The 27-year-old dealt with multiple injuries last season that limited him to 13 games. He […]

D'Ernest Johnson Scores Two Touchdowns In Victory Against Lions

Jacksonville Jaguars running back D'Ernest Johnson rushed six times for 36 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's 25-7 preseason win over the Detroit Lions. He added two receptions for seven yards. Rookie camp star Tank Bigsby started over Johnson and got most of the work, with seven more carries and an additional 34 yards. Johnson was the […]

Elijah Mitchell Should Practice This Week

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (groin) is expected to practice at some point this week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Mitchell has been sidelined since August 3 due to an adductor strain. The 25-year-old was limited to five games last season due to injuries. Mitchell has plenty of potential, but injuries continue […]

Week 22 Waiver Wire Rankings: Masyn Winn, Zack Gelof, Noelvi Marte, Kerry Carpenter, Javier Assad, Nolan Schanuel

Welcome back RotoBallers, to another edition of the fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 22 -- August 21 through August 27. With just over a month left in the regular season, it's time for fantasy managers to focus on the waiver wire and pick up key players to help secure a championship. We are […]

George Kittle Likely To Practice This Week

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (groin) is expected to return to the practice field at some point this week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The 29-year-old has been dealing with an adductor strain that has forced him to miss the first two preseason games. Despite that, fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned […]

Jimmy Graham Recovering Well

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (illness) is reportedly recovering well after his medical episode on Friday, according to head coach Dennis Allen. He won't suit up for Sunday's preseason contest, but is with the team. The details of his episode are unknown, so it's unclear how long Graham is going to be sidelined. […]

Retaining Nikola Vucevic Was Chicago's "No. 1 Goal"

According to Bulls general manager Marc Eversley, keeping center Nikola Vucevic on the roster was the team's "No. 1 goal." The veteran signed a three-year, $60 million contract extension with Chicago this offseason after averaging 17.6 points and 11.0 rebounds in 2022-23. The Bulls have seemingly flirted with the idea of entering a rebuilding phase. […]

Jorge Mateo Hits Inside-The-Park Homer

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo showed off his speed during Sunday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The 28-year-old has struggled at the plate this month, but was able to do some damage here. Mateo went 2-for-5, including an inside-the-park home run in the 12-1 victory over the A's. This marked Mateo's first home run since […]

Damian Lillard Unfollows Blazers On Social Media Site

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has unfollowed the team on Instagram, a social media website. Nobody can say for sure when this happened, but most assume it came after the All-Star requested a trade to the Heat in July. With September right around the corner, Lillard's wish still hasn't been granted, primarily since the […]

Tanner Houck To Start On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck (face) is set to be activated from the injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. The right-hander has been sidelined since mid-June when he was struck in the face by a comebacker on the mound. The 27-year-old is set to make his return to the […]

Anthony Edwards "Unquestionably The Guy"

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards had another productive performance for Team USA, scoring 34 points in the win over Germany on Sunday. Edwards has played well in exhibition play ahead of the FIBA World Cup, prompting an endorsement after the game from head coach Steve Kerr. "He's unquestionably the guy," said Kerr. "You can see […]

Drew Smyly To Rejoin Rotation On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Drew Smyly is scheduled to rejoin the starting rotation for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. The left-hander has been working out of the bullpen since his last start on August 7. The Cubs ultimately decided to bring Smyly back to the rotation with Marcus Stroman (ribs) still on the injured […]

Michael Harris II Avoids Serious Injury

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (foot) sat out of Sunday's game after fouling a ball off his foot during Saturday's contest. The Braves were going to let Harris play on Sunday, but ultimately scratched him from the lineup due to a foot contusion. The 22-year-old underwent further testing, which came back as negative for […]

Devin Williams Notches 30th Save

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams was called upon to hold a five-run lead versus the Texas Rangers on Sunday. The right-hander was tasked with coming in with two runners on and two outs in the ninth inning. Williams needed only three pitches to get Nathaniel Lowe to line out to left field for the […]

Clayton Tune Rushes For 35 Yards In Preseason Loss To Chiefs

Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Clayton Tune completed 12 of 24 passing attempts for 133 yards and rushed six times for 35 yards in Saturday's 38-10 loss to the Chiefs. He is competing with Colt McCoy to be Arizona's backup quarterback and is looking to take over as a starter while Kyler Murray (knee) is recovering. Tune's rushing […]

Thairo Estrada To Undergo Further Testing

San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (hand) is set to undergo further testing after getting hit by a pitch during Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Manager Gabe Kapler mentioned that Estrada was feeling sore after Sunday's game, so the team will play it safe and have him undergo X-rays. It sounds like the Giants […]

Keaontay Ingram Scores, Making Strong Case To Be Arizona's RB2

Arizona Cardinals second-year running back Keaontay Ingram was everywhere in the Cardinals' loss to the Chiefs on Saturday with seven carries, two catches, and a kick return. He had 28 rushing yards, 20 receiving yards, and another 10 yards as a returner. The 2022 sixth-rounder's high point was a five-yard touchdown run in the second […]

Paul Skenes Throws Two Scoreless Frames In Second High-A Outing

Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Paul Skenes tossed two shutout innings, striking out a pair and allowing no walks or hits during his most recent appearance for High-A Bradenton. Skenes was the first overall pick in the 2023 draft and has been heralded as a generational talent. His 80-grade fastball touches triple-digits and is complemented by a […]

Noble Meyer Tosses Three Shutout Innings In Single-A Debut

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Noble Meyer threw three scoreless innings, striking out four during his first outing with Single-A Jupiter. The 18-year-old was selected 10th overall by the Marlins last month and has quickly ascended their prospect ranks. Meyer already ranks as the organization's top farmhand and the No. 59 prospect in all of baseball, […]

Mario Bautista Earns Big Victory At UFC 292

Mario Bautista has officially arrived at the top of the bantamweight party, earning his fifth straight victory on Saturday. At UFC 292, he was able to earn a unanimous-decision victory over a very tough opponent in Da'Mon Blackshear. Though he was out-struck in the significant strike-category (79 to 90) and landed less takedowns (two to […]

Da'Mon Blackshear Comes Up Short In Bid For Consecutive Wins

Fighting in back-to-back weeks is a tough task for any fighter. Da'Mon Blackshear took on that challenge but fell short with a decision loss on Saturday. Though he out-struck Mario Bautista (90 significant strikes to 79) and landed more takedowns (four to two), Bautista was the more effective striker. Numbers don't always give a fighter […]

Pedro Munhoz Unable To Earn Decision Nod

In an expected stand-up battle, Pedro Munhoz came up short in his top-10 battle with Marlon Vera on Saturday. In 15 minutes of action, Munhoz landed 113 significant strikes compared to the 141 of Vera. Not only did Vera have the greater output, he also landed the bigger shots, giving him the judges' nods. The […]

Eduardo Rodriguez With A Strong Outing Sunday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez earned a quality start and win against the Cleveland Guardians Sunday afternoon. The lefty went 6 2/3 innings giving up one run on four hits and a walk. He struck out six. Rodriguez improved to 9-6 on the year while lowering his ERA to 3.03. The Guardians ran his […]

Mychal Givens Released By Orioles

Relief pitcher Mychal Givens has officially been released by the Baltimore Orioles. Now 33, Givens has been hurt most of the year and ineffective when on the mound. He has been a good high-leverage reliever in the past and could be scooped up by another team after he cleared waivers and was given his release.

Noah Schultz Placed On IL With Shoulder Impingement

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz was placed on the seven-day injured list Sunday with a shoulder impingement. The injury is not considered severe, but the 20-year-old will be shut down for at least a few weeks. The organization is reasonably playing it cautious with Schultz, considering a flexor strain kept him out of […]

Stuart Fairchild In Concussion Protocol

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Stuart Fairchild was removed from the game Sunday after the second inning. Now undergoing tests for a concussion, more should be known about Fairchild later so make sure to check back.