Kawhi Leonard Getting A Day Off On Sunday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) won't play on Sunday against Cleveland. The veteran is getting the day off after scoring a game-high 32 points in Saturday's meeting with the Atlanta Hawks. Paul George (knee) and John Wall (abdomen) are also out, so the Clippers will look for others to step up. As a […]

Darcy Kuemper Takes On Toronto Sunday

Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper will face a hot Toronto Maple Leafs team in his 34th start of the season Sunday. The Maple Leafs have dropped only four of their last 11 games and will host Kuemper and the Capitals with a 19-4-4 home record. Kuemper had a difficult time at the start of his […]

Matt Murray Out With An Ankle Injury

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Matt Murray is nursing an ankle injury and won't play in the team's final two games before the All-Star break. Murray missed a scheduled start Friday against Ottawa and the team has now confirmed that he's dealing with an ankle problem. The 28-year-old has performed very well when healthy this season, […]

T.J. Brodie On Track To Return Sunday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman T.J. Brodie (ribs) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is set to rejoin the lineup Sunday against Washington. He's been unavailable for the past 10 games due to a rib injury. Brodie has been limited to only 28 appearances this season, notching eight points with 36 shots, 22 hits and […]

Josh Johnson Enters With Brock Purdy Questionable To Return

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (right elbow) exited Sunday's NFC Championship game in the first quarter and is officially questionable to return. Backup Josh Johnson has entered in his place. Purdy went 2-for-2 with 19 passing yards and one lost fumble before departing the contest.

Jaccob Slavin Remains Out Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin (lower body) will miss a fourth consecutive game Sunday versus Boston. Following Saturday's practice, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour noted that Slavin "skated well", but it looks like he still needs to put in some more work before he is game-ready again. Slavin has notched 15 points in 45 games […]

Trent Frederic Questionable For Sunday

Boston Bruins forward Trent Frederic suffered a lower-body injury versus Florida on Saturday and his status for Sunday's clash with Carolina is questionable. The 24-year-old blocked a shot with his foot and played just 1:54 against the Panthers. Having gone scoreless in eight of the last nine games, Frederic is in the midst of a […]

Justin Herbert Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (shoulder) underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder on Wednesday, according to an announcement from the team. They expect him to be cleared in time for their offseason program. Herbert finished 2022 with 4,749 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. He should be viewed as […]

Travis Kelce Experiencing Tightness, Will Be Game-Time Decision

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (back) experienced some tightness this morning and will be a game-time decision, according to James Palmer of NFL Network. Kelce's status had improved on Saturday to a point where it looked like he would suit up versus Cincinnati, but Sunday's setback suddenly ignites some concern about his availability. […]

Nico Sturm Hurt On Big Hit

San Jose Sharks forward Nico Sturm exited Saturday's win over Pittsburgh with an undisclosed injury. He was hurt on a big hit by Jason Zucker in the third period. There weren't any updates on Sturm's status after the game, but he will now at least get some good recovery time, with San Jose off until […]

Dolphins Hire Vic Fangio As Defensive Coordinator

The Miami Dolphins are hiring Vic Fangio as their defensive coordinator. Fangio is signing a three-year pact with a fourth-year option and is officially the highest-paid coordinator in the entire NFL. He spent three years as the Broncos' head coach from 2019 to 2021 before joining the Eagles as a consultant this past season. While […]

Dylan DeMelo Dealing With A Lower-Body Injury

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan DeMelo is nursing a lower-body injury and won't return to action until after the All-Star break. He missed Saturday's 4-0 loss to Philadelphia and won't play Monday against St. Louis either. The 29-year-old doesn't really stand out on the Winnipeg blue line, but DeMelo has been quietly enjoying a solid campaign […]

Is Elijah Mitchell Healthy or Injured? Is Elijah Mitchell Out Today? Fantasy Football Injury Update For NFC Conference Championship

As we progress through the NFL Playoffs, many football fans are still participating in playoff fantasy leagues and NFL DFS contests. Staying on top of injury situations remains crucial ahead of Sunday's Conference Championship games. San Francisco running back Elijah Mitchell is a player whose injury status we've kept an eye on all week long. […]

Kenta Maeda Not Expected To Have Restrictions This Spring

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (elbow) said that he won't have any restrictions and is expected to have a normal spring training. Maeda didn't pitch at all last season after having Tommy John surgery in September of 2021. The 34-year-old veteran right-hander is apparently recovered, though, but he won't be all that attractive to […]

Elijah Mitchell Ruled Out For NFC Championship

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (groin) is officially inactive for the NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. It comes as a surprise after it was reported earlier on Sunday that Mitchell was expected to play despite being listed as questionable for the contest. With the 24-year-old now sidelined for the […]

Rich Bisaccia To Get Second Interview With Colts

The Indianapolis Colts will interview Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia for a second time on Monday for their head-coaching job, according to sources. Bisaccia is the fifth known candidate to receive a second in-person interview with the Colts, joining Jeff Saturday, Ejiro Evero, Raheem Morris and Don Martindale. Indy is also interested […]

Broncos, Cardinals Interested In Jonathan Gannon

The Denver Broncos and Arizona Cardinals are showing interest in Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon for their head-coaching positions. The Cardinals have already interviewed a long list of head-coaching candidates, ranging from defensive coordinator Vance Joseph to former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton. Gannon has become a popular candidate with his Eagles […]

Colts To Have Second Interview With Shane Steichen

The Indianapolis Colts are planning to have a second interview with Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen next week, according to sources. Steichen is on the team's short list of candidates that will get further consideration for their head-coaching position. He has served as the Eagles' offensive coordinator for the last two years and has […]

Jalen Hurts Eligible For Massive Extension

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is eligible for a massive contract extension this offseason. Since he wasn't a first-rounder, Hurts doesn't have a fifth-year option on his rookie deal. He's scheduled to make $4 million in 2023 on the final year of his rookie deal, but the Eagles and Hurts' representatives are expected to get […]

Kevin Love Questionable On Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (back) is questionable ahead of Sunday's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers. The 34-year-old missed the last two games because of back spasms, allowing Dean Wade to log 26 minutes in the Cavs' recent game against OKC. With that said, with Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen healthy, Love and Wade's […]

Precious Achiuwa (C, TOR) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: It happened recently, but it happened. OG Anunoby got injured in the wrist last Friday facing the Warriors and has not returned to the Raptors lineup yet. This is not expected to be a long-term injury or anything like that, but you […]

Lonzo Ball Not Close To A Return

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (knee) is "nowhere close" to returning, according to head coach Billy Donovan. He hasn't played since January 2022 after suffering a torn meniscus while dealing with complications along the way. Ball, who has two years remaining on his current deal, has averaged 11.9 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.7 rebounds while […]

Jerami Grant Offered An Extension From Portland

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant was reportedly offered a four-year, $112 million deal by the team. The 28-year-old has bounced around the association since being drafted in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft, making stops in Philadelphia, OKC, Denver, Detroit, and Portland. He's arguably having the best year of his career, averaging […]

Jets Have Three Quarterbacks On Their List

The New York Jets will be upgrading at the quarterback position in 2023. The hire of Nathaniel Hackett as the new offensive coordinator fueled speculation about a potential trade for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Jets will surely look into Rodgers and they will also look closely at San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy […]

Packers Prefer To Trade Aaron Rodgers?

An offseason trade of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers remains an option for a variety of reasons, and league sources believe that the Packers actually would prefer to trade him, just as they once did with Brett Favre late in his career. The same sources believe that Rodgers is well aware of the franchise's […]

T.J. McConnell (PG, IND) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 28% of leagues ANALYSIS: With Tyrese Haliburton still out, T.J. McConnell got his fourth consecutive (and overall) start of the season for the Pacers last Friday against Milwaukee and, as in the prior three, he delivered the fancy goodies: 19 points, nine dimes, six boards, and three […]

Dolphins Not Expected To Pursue Tom Brady

The Miami Dolphins are not expected to pursue Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent quarterback Tom Brady should he decide he wants to continue playing in 2023, according to league sources. Brady remains undecided on his plans for next season, but the seven-time Super Bowl champion will be an unrestricted free agent in March and will […]

Kyler Murray Not Expected To Be Ready For 2023 Season

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) isn't expected to be ready for the start of the 2023 season after he tore his ACL late in 2022. In addition to the torn ACL, Murray also suffered a torn meniscus in his knee, so it will be a lengthy recovery this offseason. He is going to take […]

Jonathan Taylor Has Successful Ankle Surgery

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) confirmed earlier this week that he had successful surgery on his ankle, an arthroscopic debridement. Taylor initially injured his ankle in Week 4 and was never physically the same the rest of the year. "That thing had a bunch of junk in there from a bunch of years," […]

Elijah Mitchell Expected To Play Against Eagles

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (groin) is expected to play in the NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Mitchell is listed as questionable to play. It's unclear what Mitchell's workload will be if he's active, but there's a good chance we'll see a heavy dose of running back Christian McCaffrey […]