Kristaps Porzingis Won't Play On Saturday

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The big man was a late addition to the injury report due to a non-COVID related illness. The Wizards have decided to play it safe and have Porzingis sit out this contest. In his absence, Deni Avdija and […]

P.J. Tucker To Sit Out On Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers forward P.J. Tucker (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He was listed as questionable for this game, but the team will ultimately hold him out considering it's the second game of a back-to-back set. Luckily, Jalen McDaniels (hip) has been cleared for this game. He's expected to […]

James Harden Ruled Out For Saturday's Game

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. It's the second game of a back-to-back set, so the Sixers will play it safe and rest Harden. He'll be joined by P.J. Tucker (ankle) on the sideline for Saturday's contest. That being said, De'Anthony Melton and Shake […]

Anthony Edwards Won't Play On Saturday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The 21-year-old suffered an ankle sprain on Friday and it sounds like the issue is still bothering him. That being said, Edwards will at least miss this game, but he could have an extended absence. The Wolves are […]

Roman Josi Exits With Injury Saturday

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi exited Saturday's game against Winnipeg with an undisclosed injury. He logged 10:06 of action but didn't feature at all after the first period. The Predators captain is still being evaluated and the team is expected to provide an update on him Sunday. Josi is Nashville's leading scorer and best player, […]

Joonas Korpisalo Hopes To Stay Perfect With His New Team

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Joonas Korpisalo will try to keep his winning streak going Saturday against Vancouver. The Finnish netminder has won all three starts since joining the Kings at the start of the month. He has registered a 2.00 goals-against average with a .929 save percentage. Korpisalo is definitely happy with the move after […]

Mads Sogaard Looking For Form Against Toronto

Ottawa Senators goaltender Mads Sogaard will make his 11th start of the campaign against Toronto on Saturday. The young netminder enjoyed hot form when he made his season debut a little over a month ago, but he has hit a wall with his recent performances. Sogaard has lost four of his last five starts, giving […]

Brian Elliott Starts For Tampa On Saturday

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Brian Elliott will start in Saturday's game against Montreal. The team kicks off a back-to-back set and Andrei Vasilevskiy will be kept fresh for Sunday when there's a much tougher matchup scheduled against New Jersey. Elliott is getting his second start in five games. He beat Chicago 3-1 with a 22-save […]

Jonathan Drouin Will Play Saturday

Montreal Canadiens left wing Jonathan Drouin will be in the lineup for Saturday's matchup against Tampa Bay. His status for the game was put into doubt on Friday when Drouin missed a team meeting and was kept out of practice as punishment. There were reports suggesting that Drouin will also be held out of the […]

Mark Giordano Rested On Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mark Giordano will come out of the lineup for Saturday's meeting with Ottawa. The veteran will sit out the contest as a healthy scratch after having so far featured in every game this season. Erik Gustafsson is also getting rested for the contest. Following the trade deadline, the Maple Leafs are […]

Nick Schmaltz Returns To Action

Arizona Coyotes forward Nick Schmaltz (lower body) will be back in the lineup for Saturday's home game against Chicago. The talented scorer has been sidelined for three games with a lower-body injury. Before getting hurt, Schmaltz was playing his best hockey of the season. He scored 10 goals over a 14-game span, getting to 21 […]

Michael Harris II Having Good Spring

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II is hitting .286 with a .375 OBP through 28 spring at-bats. The defending NL Rookie of the Year looks ready for the season and to improve on last year. He has two home runs and one stolen base this spring. He was a solid contributor across the board last […]

Jose Trevino To Catch Tuesday, Thursday

New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino (wrist) is scheduled to catch on Tuesday and Thursday of next week. The backstop has been dealing with a right wrist sprain for over a week now and has been out of action since March 9. He is expected to be ready for Opening Day. Trevino hit .248 with […]

Tommy Kahnle Unable To Throw

New York Yankees relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle (biceps) could not throw as scheduled. Kahnle is battling biceps soreness, and it is unknown when he will throw next. Last week General Manager Brian Cashman indicated Kahnle was to begin the year on the injured list. The continued soreness for Kahnle could push the start of his […]

Andrew Vaughn Day-To-Day With Sore Back

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn (back) is considered day-to-day, says manager Pedro Grifol. Vaughn has a sore lower back and will rest for a few more days. Vaughn was 10-for-31 (.323) during spring games so far, so the injury comes at a somewhat inopportune time for the youngster. The former third-overall pick is […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Denies $20 Million Price Tag

Free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. remains unsigned after recently holding a private workout in Arizona for numerous teams. Recent updates suggested that the multi-time Pro Bowler is looking to be paid around $20 million per season. However, Beckham took to Twitter and denied those reports. "I'm just so confused where the quote is from […]

Josh Jung Involved In Minor Car Accident, Uninjured

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung was part of a minor car accident on his way to the ballpark Saturday but was uninjured. He was not in the lineup for Saturday's game, however. Jung hit five home runs in 26 games for the Rangers last season and is ranked as the team's top prospect. Hopefully, […]

Malik Reed Heading To Miami

Free-agent linebacker Malik Reed agreed to a one-year deal with the Dolphins. He's played four years in the National Football League, spending his first three seasons in Denver before suiting up for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022-23. The 26-year-old has totaled 148 tackles and 16 sacks, with a career-high eight occurring in the 2020 season. […]

Harrison Bader Recovering Well

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (oblique) is "doing better than we anticipated," according to manager Aaron Boone. It's not a very detailed account by Boone, but that's to be expected with injuries, especially ones in their early stages, such as Bader's. Bader is said to be set to miss around six weeks with a […]

Cody Ware Needs Some Luck To Get Good Finish At Atlanta On Sunday

When it comes to superspeedway racing, there are a handful of drivers that are pretty talented when it comes to avoiding the carnage that happens most often during pack racing. One of those drivers is Cody Ware. In addition to finishing 14th in this year's Daytona 500, Ware ended up 23rd and 26th in the […]

Carlos Rodon "Feeling Good" After Throwing Friday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (forearm) threw on Friday and is said to be doing well. Rodon has been dealing with a mild forearm strain and was shut down from throwing since March 9. While he will start the season on the injured list, this is an encouraging sign in his rehab, which […]

Josh Berry Brings A New Perspective To Hendrick Motorsports

Josh Berry is in the #9 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway once again as Chase Elliott continues to recover from a broken leg after a snowboarding accident a few weeks ago. Berry was able to squeak out a solid top 10 finish at Phoenix last weekend and is looking to […]

William Byron The Favorite To Win Atlanta According To Sportsbooks

Fresh off of his second straight Cup Series victory, William Byron is coming into Atlanta Motor Speedway with plenty of momentum. After a couple of rough finishes to start out the year (34th at Daytona and 25th at Fontana), Byron now has two victories in this young season, already matching his career-high for wins for […]

Justin Haley Another Strong Sleeper Pick At Atlanta This Weekend

Superspeedway racing and the draft are a great equalizer when it comes to NASCAR, and that opens the door for many underdogs to have strong performances at these types of race tracks. The "new" Atlanta Motor Speedway now races similarly to a superspeedway venue, which means this weekend's Ambetter Health 400 is a great time […]

Daniel Suarez 2-for-2 With Top 10 Finishes On New Atlanta Track

The "new" Atlanta Motor Speedway was unveiled last season, which means the NASCAR Cup Series has only raced twice on the current track configuration. The good news for Daniel Suarez fans is that he finished inside the top 10 in both of those events, coming home 4th in the spring race before finishing 7th in […]

Harrison Burton Looking To Get Contract Year Season On Track At Atlanta

It's a contract year for Harrison Burton, as his deal with Wood Brothers Racing expires at the end of the season, and thus far the 22-year-old driver isn't doing himself any favors when it comes to getting re-signed. Through the first four races of the year, Burton has finished 26th at Daytona, 15th at Fontana, […]

Is Hayden Hurst A Good Fit With The Panthers? Fantasy Football Outlook

Former Cincinnati Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst recently signed with the Carolina Panthers in free agency. The former South Carolina star was a first-round pick by the Baltimore Ravens in 2018. Hurst spent the first two years of his career with the Ravens before getting traded to the Atlanta Falcons during the 2020 offseason for […]

Michael McDowell Looking To Stay Aggressive At Atlanta This Weekend

When you think of superspeedway racing, Michael McDowell is one of the underdogs that tends to pop into many people's minds. He's a former Daytona 500 winner, and since Atlanta Motor Speedway has been converted into a superspeedway-like track, the new configuration of this track now plays into McDowell's strengths. As far as Saturday's Ambetter […]

Ty Gibbs Struggles Continue, Slowest Car In Qualifying At Atlanta

During qualifying at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday morning, the track was dirty for most of the earlier qualifying drivers. BJ McLeod was the first one with issues during the session, as he spun out and didn't even complete a lap, while Ty Gibbs also ran into some grip issues during his run, causing the […]

Darcy Kuemper Dealing With Upper-Body Injury

Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper (upper-body) left practice early on Saturday as a result of an upper-body injury, and his status is unclear for Sunday's game against the Wild. Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette mentioned that it is unknown if Kuemper's injury occurred during the practice or in Friday's loss against the Blues, where the […]