Royals Re-Sign Zack Greinke

The Kansas City Royals are reportedly re-signing veteran starting pitcher Zack Greinke, per a tweet from Bob Fescoe of 610 Sports in Kansas City on Monday morning. Fescoe tweeted the following: "Royals have reached a deal to bring Zack Greinke back for one more year, per source. Deal will be officially announced tomorrow afternoon. #royals." […]

Romeo Langford To Miss Third Straight Game

San Antonio Spurs guard Romeo Langford (groin) has been downgraded to out for Monday's game against the Washington Wizards. The 23-year-old will miss his third game in a row due to left groin tightness. His absence will mean another start for Keita Bates-Diop. Over the last two games, Bates-Diop is averaging 13.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, […]

Daniel Gafford Added To Injury Report

Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (illness) has been added to the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The big man is reportedly dealing with a non-COVID related illness. The good news is, Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) is expected to get back on the court Monday. His return would ease the blow […]

Omer Yurtseven Hopeful To Return After All-Star Break

Miami Heat center Omer Yurtseven (ankle) is fully healed and expected to return after the All-Star break. The 24-year-old was expected to miss three months after having left ankle surgery. It sounds like Yurtseven is ahead of schedule and could return shortly after the All-Star break. The expectation is that Yurtseven will serve as the […]

Darren O'Day Announces Retirement

Relief pitcher Darren O'Day announced on Monday he's retiring from the league in a tweet. O'Day made his Major League debut with the Los Angeles Angels in 2008 and has appeared in every Major League season since. The 40-year-old made 644 appearances over the years, pitching for Los Angeles, the New York Mets, Texas, Baltimore, […]

2023 Salary Cap Will Be A Record $224.8 Million

The NFL informed teams on Monday that the 2023 salary cap will be a record $224.8 million per club, according to sources. It's up from $208.2 million in 2022, $182.5 million in 2021 (COVID adjustment), $198.2 million in 2020 and $188.2 million in 2019. In the last collective-bargaining agreement over the last decade, the salary […]

Jerick McKinnon Quiet In Win Over Bengals

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon was held in check in the 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship on Sunday. McKinnon carried the ball only four times for one yard and caught two of his four targets for 17 yards through the air. The 30-year-old also recovered a fumble in […]

Will Corey Davis Be Released By The Jets? Fantasy Football Outlook

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis signed a lucrative contract with the team ahead of the 2021 season after a career-best 984-yard campaign in 2020 with the Tennessee Titans. Davis agreed to a three-year $37.5 million deal to presumably be the Jets' No. 1 wide receiver. However, after two seasons, his time with the […]

Kyle Pitts' Rehab "On Schedule"

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts' (knee) rehab/recovery from a season-ending right knee injury is "on schedule," according to tight ends coach Justin Peele. The 22-year-old Pitts needed surgery for a Grade 2 MCL sprain in late November after getting hurt in Week 11. The good news is he's on the right track and could […]

Cardinals Request To Interview Brian Callahan

The Arizona Cardinals requested an interview with Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan for their head-coaching position, according to a source. Callahan is also a candidate for the head-coaching job for the Indianapolis Colts this offseason. The Bengals were eliminated from postseason contention in the AFC Championship on Sunday by the Kansas City Chiefs, so […]

Cardinals Request To Interview Lou Anarumo

The Arizona Cardinals have requested permission to interview Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo for their vacant head-coaching position, according to a league source. The Bengals were eliminated from the playoffs on Sunday with a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, and Anarumo will now interview with Arizona this week. The 56-year-old has been Cincy's […]

Kellen Moore Expected To Become Chargers' Next OC

Former Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is expected to become the Los Angeles Chargers' next offensive coordinator, according to sources. The talented play-caller parted ways with the Cowboys on Sunday, but he'll make the move from quarterback Dak Prescott to quarterback Justin Herbert. Moore served as Dallas' offensive coordinator for the last four seasons […]

Texans Could Hire DeMeco Ryans Soon

The Houston Texans and San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans could meet as soon as Monday afternoon after he handles his responsibilities with the 49ers after they were eliminated in the NFC Championship on Sunday. If all goes well, the Texans could hire him on Tuesday or Wednesday, according to sources. Ryans has been […]

Early-Week Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers for Week 16

It will be February in only a few days and the NBA season is already about halfway over. Remember that the All-Star break is usually a few weeks later than the actual mid-point of the season. What does that mean? It means you have no time to lose if you're fantasy basketball team is going […]

Eagles Defense Holds 49ers To Seven Points

The Philadelphia Eagles defense yielded seven points to San Francisco, generated three sacks, and forced three turnovers during the team's 31-7 victory. The lone touchdown the team gave up was to all-star running back Christian McCaffrey. The Eagles forced three fumbles and recovered all of them in this contest, with the first causing an injury […]

Jake Elliott Converts Four Extra Points, Nails Lone Field Goal

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott nailed his only field goal attempt from 31 yards away and converted four extra points during the team's 31-7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Philadelphia took the game over once 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) suffered an injury on a fumble. After this, backup Josh Johnson was taken off […]

Dallas Goedert Reels In Team-High Five Receptions

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert caught 5-of-6 targets and gained 23 yards during the team's 31-7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The 28-year-old led the team in receptions during what was a quiet night for the entire Eagles' passing attack. Goedert has now accumulated 10 receptions on 11 targets over the past two […]

DeVonta Smith Leads Team In Receiving Yards

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith caught 2-of-3 targets and gained 36 yards during the team's 31-7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. It was a quiet night for all Eagles receivers, as the team elected to run the ball at a high rate, especially once they were up by two scores over the No. […]

A.J. Brown Quiet Again During NFC Title Game

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown caught 4-of-8 targets and gained 28 yards during the team's 31-7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Philadelphia got the 25-year-old involved early, peppering him with targets on the opening drive. The problem was that this game got out of hand quickly. The 49ers lost quarterback Brock Purdy to […]

Taylor Hall Pots Lone Bruins Goal Sunday

Boston Bruins left wing Taylor Hall scored the only goal as the team was dealt a third consecutive defeat with a 4-1 scoreline Sunday against Carolina. He notched his 15th goal of the campaign 3:22 into the third period to make it 3-1. The Bruins have been in dominant form throughout the season and hadn't […]

Kenneth Gainwell Leads Eagles In Rushing During NFC Championship

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell took 14 carries for 48 yards and two receptions on three targets for a gain of 26 yards during the team's 31-7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. While the 23-year-old led the team in rushing last week during the divisional round, it was built on the back of […]

Frederik Andersen Beats Boston With 24 Saves

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen stopped 24 of 25 shots in Sunday's 4-1 victory over the Bruins, improving to 10-3-0 for the season. The Hurricanes No. 1 had a miserable outing in his previous start against Dallas when he gave up two goals on six shots and had to exit with an injury, but he […]

Miles Sanders Scores Twice During Blowout Victory

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders took 11 carries for 42 yards and two touchdowns, adding one reception for three yards, during the team's 31-7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The Eagles' offense tallied just 269 yards of total offense against the No. 1 defense in the NFL, but they were able to capitalize […]

Brent Burns Extends Point Streak In 1,300th Game

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns marked his 1,300th regular-season outing with an assist against Boston on Sunday and it took his point streak to five games. He combined with Martin Necas on the power play to set up Paul Stastny for the game-winning goal in a 4-1 victory. Burns will now look to post his […]

Jalen Hurts Tallies 160 Yards, Secures First NFC Championship

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts completed 15-of-25 passes for 121 yards, gained 39 yards on 11 carries, and scored a rushing touchdown during the team's 31-7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The third-year quarterback did not need to do much at all in this game, as Philadelphia dominated the 49ers' defense on the ground […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Suffers Knee Injury

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster suffered a knee injury in Sunday's AFC Championship Game. He finished the game with just one catch for seven yards. The former Steelers wideout has now finished with 35 yards or less in five consecutive games, so even if he's good to go in time for the Super […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Finds End Zone Against Bengals

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling stepped up on Sunday with numerous injuries to other receivers on the team, catching six passes for 116 yards and a touchdown while sharing the team lead in targets with eight. The yardage total was his highest as a Chief. If the Chiefs can get healthy by the […]

Fantasy Basketball Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 16: Walker Kessler, Chris Duarte, Seth Curry

The deeper a fantasy basketball league, the harder it is to hit a winner with your last few picks. It is also harder to find decent help from the waiver wire if your late-round picks don't do you justice. If you picked up a few stinkers, don't lose hope just yet. I will try to […]

Nicklas Backstrom Grabs First Goal Of The Season

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom potted his first goal of the season in Sunday's clash with Toronto, opening the scoring on the power play late in the first period. It was a good start to the game for Backstrom and the Capitals, but it ended in disappointment, as the Maple Leafs eventually rolled to a […]

Morgan Rielly Finally Gets His First Goal

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly was finally able to celebrate a goal in Sunday's 5-1 win over Washington, producing the game-winning tally 7:00 into the second period. He incredibly needed 69 shots on target to finally register his first goal of the season. Rielly has never been a prolific goal-scorer, but his career shooting […]