Roope Hintz A Game-Time Call Saturday

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (upper body) skated with the team Saturday morning and is regarded as a game-time decision against Arizona. He has been on the self for six games, with Tyler Seguin taking over as the first-line center. Seguin has had a great run in a bigger role with five goals and three […]

Alex Ovechkin A Game-Time Decision For Saturday

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (undisclosed) is in danger of missing his first game of the season, with head coach Peter Laviolette labeling him a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against the Golden Knights. The Great Eight missed the morning skate for maintenance and something is clearly troubling him. Ovechkin has just tied the […]

Cole Caufield Out For Season With Shoulder Injury

Montreal Canadiens winger Cole Caufield has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury. He is set to undergo surgery on his right shoulder. According to head coach Martin St. Louis, Caufield already hurt his shoulder earlier in the season and had been playing through the injury. The 22-year-old still […]

Eric Staal In Concussion Protocol

Florida Panthers center Eric Staal has entered concussion protocol and was placed on Injured Reserve Friday. He is now set to miss at least a week of action, which will include three games for the Panthers, starting with Saturday's matchup against Minnesota. Staal logged just 4:15 of ice time in Thursday's 6-2 victory over Montreal […]

Glover Teixeira Set For Main-Event Showdown

In a familiar spot, former light-heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira (33-8) will take to the main event of UFC 283 on Saturday to battle Jamahal Hill for the vacant title. A professional since 2002, Teixeira will take to the Octagon for his 42nd career matchup after just becoming a UFC champion in his 40th bout. One […]

Sergei Bobrovsky Set To Miss Three Games

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (lower body) won't be available Saturday against Minnesota and will miss three games in total. He suffered a lower-body injury just two minutes into Thursday's contest versus Montreal and isn't ready to play despite skating Saturday morning. The two-time Vezina Trophy winner has had his best spell of the season […]

Jamahal Hill Set For Main Event With Title Aspirations

The time has finally come for former Contender Series alumni Jamahal Hill (11-1) to sit atop the light-heavyweight division as he takes on long-time veteran Glover Teixeira in the main event of UFC 283 for the vacant title on Saturday. Aside from an arm injury that led to a TKO loss to Paul Craig, Hill […]

Brandon Moreno Hoping For Another Title Reign

It's not often we see a fourth meeting between fighters in the world of MMA, but here we are in the co-main event at UFC 283 on Saturday, which will display challenger Brandon Moreno (20-6-2) competing against a familiar foe in Deiveson Figueiredo. Three of his last four contests have come against Figueiredo (1-1-1), and […]

Tristan Vizcaino Not Elevated From Practice Squad

The Dallas Cowboys signed kicker Tristan Vizcaino to their practice squad earlier this week but ultimately did not elevate him for their Divisional Round matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. The team has reiterated its belief in Brett Maher, who missed four extra-point attempts in a Wild-Card win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday […]

Cardinals Request Permission To Interview Dan Quinn

The Arizona Cardinals have requested permission to interview Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn for the team's vacant head-coaching position. Quinn has already completed interviews with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos and now joins a long list of potential candidates to replace Kliff Kingsbury that includes Sean Payton, Frank Reich, Ejiro Evero, and Aaron […]

Which Draft Pick Do The New Orleans Saints Have In The 2023 NFL Draft?

The New Orleans Saints had high expectations for the 2022 season. However, the team struggled in their first year without Sean Payton. New Orleans ended the year with a 7-10 record, finishing second in the NFC South division. However, the team won three of their final four games. Unfortunately, the Saints head into the offseason […]

Bengals, Joe Burrow Expected To Negotiate Contract Extension

The Cincinnati Bengals and quarterback Joe Burrow are expected to negotiate a contract extension this offseason that will make him one of the highest-paid signal-callers in the NFL. Burrow, who is still playing on his rookie deal, has proven worthy of a massive payday after leading the Bengals to a Super Bowl appearance last season […]

Derek Carr Expected To Be Traded This Offseason

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr recently bid his farewell to the organization and is expected to be traded at some point this offseason. It is believed that Las Vegas is looking to get a deal done by February 15th, before Carr's $40 million salary guarantee is triggered. It's important to note that Carr has […]

Aaron Rodgers Could Be Traded This Offseason

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is coming off of a down year and reportedly could be traded this offseason. Although retirement and a return to Green Bay remain viable options for the 39-year-old, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that both Rodgers and the Packers are aware that a trade is a "very real scenario". Rodgers […]

Eagles vs. Giants Betting Picks - Free NFL Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for the Divisional Round

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles, another article in our weekly series of free NFL betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NFL betting breakdown article is for Saturday, January 21st, 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Carson Wentz And Logan Thomas Could Be Released This Offseason

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz and tight end Logan Thomas were mostly ineffective during the 2022-2023 campaign and are reportedly in danger of being released by the team this offseason. Although both battled with injuries throughout the year, neither was overly productive when healthy. The Commanders could save over $26 million by cutting ties with […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Could Return In Potential NFC Championship Game

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) has not seen the field since Week 13 but would have an "outside chance" to be active in a potential NFC Championship appearance, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Of course, the team will first have to take care of business at home against the Dallas Cowboys on […]

Tom Brady To Take Some Time Evaluating Future Plans

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady will enter this offseason as an unrestricted free agent, but will reportedly take some time before deciding on his future in the NFL. Several of Brady's teammates in Tampa Bay believe that a return to the Buccaneers is unlikely, but everything else is on the table for the 45-year-old. […]

Which Draft Pick Do The Washington Commanders Have In The 2023 NFL Draft?

Heading into the 2022 NFL season, many called the NFC East division one of the worst in the league. However, three teams from the division made the playoffs, and all three advanced to the second round. The one exception was the Washington Commanders. Despite having an 8-8-1 record, the Commanders missed the playoffs for the […]

Astros Unsure If Michael Brantley Will Be Ready

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that he isn't sure if outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) is hitting yet or if he'll be ready for Opening Day. Baker said he plans on treating Brantley like NBA star Kawhi Leonard, welcoming him back when he is ready so he can "carry" the team. Brantley missed the final […]

Alex Bregman Has Been Swinging A Bat

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (finger), who broke his left index finger in Game 6 of the World Series, said he's been swinging a bat since Jan. 1 and that it has healed well. It's good news for Bregman and anyone that plans on drafting him this spring, although his spring training performance will […]

Rogers Centre Moving The Fences In

The Toronto Blue Jays are making their already hitter-friendly stadium (Rogers Centre) even more hitter-friendly going forward. Per sources, the right center field alley is moving in from 375 feet to 357 feet. The left center alley will move in from 375 feet to 366 feet, while center field will move in from 400 feet […]

Royals Sign Johan Camargo To Minor-League Deal

The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent infielder Johan Camargo to a minor-league deal on Saturday. Camargo will provide the rebuilding Royals with some veteran infield depth for 2023. The 29-year-old hit .237/.297/.316 with a .613 OPS, three home runs, 15 RBI and eight runs scored in just 52 games in his first year with the […]

Trevor Story Expects To Play In 2023

Boston Red Sox middle infielder Trevor Story (elbow) said he should be able to play at some point in 2023. "Yeah. Oh yeah. In my mind, yeah," Story said when asked whether he'll play this season. The 30-year-old had an internal bracing procedure on the UCL in his right elbow last week and will not […]

Garrett Whitlock, Tanner Houck On Track

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that right-handers Garrett Whitlock (hip) and Tanner Houck (back) have been throwing this offseason and are on track for the start of the 2023 season. Whitlock is recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his right hip, while Houck had a lumbar discectomy. If healthy, Whitlock should begin the year […]

Chris Sale Has Worked Off A Mound

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that left-hander Chris Sale (wrist) has thrown off a mound this offseason. Sale just has not been able to stay healthy for Boston in the last few seasons. He got a late start to 2022 and then broke his wrist in a bicycle accident in August. The 33-year-old […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/21/23): NBA DFS Lineups

We've got a six-game slate and plenty of intriguing spots to work with. The 76ers-Kings game is the top matchup to target for DFS tonight, but the Hornets-Hawks and Rockets-Timberwolves are also appealing game environments. We typically don't want to exclude games on a short slate like this one, and that's especially true when star […]

Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em - Divisional Round Matchups Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Divisional Round Matchups Analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. Last week featured four highly competitive games and two blowouts. Several of the underdog teams kept their matchups incredibly close, making them very entertaining. It was also a rematch for all twelve teams, compared to just two […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target and Downgrade - Divisional Round

Welcome to the Divisional Round edition of WR/CB Matchup chart. Most season-long fantasy leagues are over, but there are still plenty of opportunities to play other types of contests in the playoffs. Divisional Round games are extremely important in most fantasy playoff formats and drafts. This article can help you identify advantageous matchups and make […]

NFL Divisional Round Playoff League Rankings for Fantasy Football: CeeDee Lamb, Jerick McKinnon, Devonta Smith, Gabe Davis

After a very exciting opening round of games, the 2023 NFL playoffs continue this week with the Divisional Round. With that comes even more new fantasy football contests that begin in the Divisional Round, and are geared towards the remainder of the NFL playoffs through the Super Bowl. Below are our 2023 fantasy football divisional […]