Pyotr Kochetkov Shuts Out The Islanders

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov eased his way to his second shutout of the season Saturday, needing to produce only 16 saves to keep the Islanders at bay in a 3-0 win. It was a very lethargic performance from the home team, and it appeared that the Islanders were completely out of gas in the […]

Week 14 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: Garrett Wilson, Joshua Palmer, Adam Thielen, Richie James, Phillip Dorsett

We have arrived at the final week of the regular season in most fantasy formats. With bye weeks still hanging around and injuries playing a key role on fantasy rosters across the nation, it's more important than ever to stay well-informed on news and rankings. See below for our updated Week 14 fantasy football wide […]

William Nylander Records A Career-High Five Points

Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander was unstoppable for the Flames Saturday night as he racked up a career-high five points in a 5-4 overtime win. Nylander started the damage with a pair of power-play points in the opening frame and ended up having three points with the man advantage in total while netting two […]

Week 14 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: Rachaad White, D'Onta Foreman, Jeff Wilson Jr., Isiah Pacheco, Jamaal Williams

We have arrived at the final week of the regular season in most fantasy formats. With bye weeks still hanging around and injuries playing a key role on fantasy rosters across the nation, it's more important than ever to stay well-informed on news and rankings. See below for our updated Week 14 fantasy football running […]

Mason Plumlee (C, CHA) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 21% of leagues ANALYSIS: The last survivor of the Plumlee Family keeps doing his thing and with the Hornets not really knowing whether they should attempt a play-in run or just straight tank, nothing should change for Mason Plumlee at least for the next few weeks […]

Week 14 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: T.J. Hockenson, Greg Dulcich, David Njoku, Hunter Henry, Chigoziem Okonkwo

Week 14 sees someone not named Travis Kelce at the top of the tight ends rankings, but as always, there's a huge drop-off with each tier. The fantasy football playoffs are next week in most leagues, so this could be the last chance for fantasy managers on the playoff bubble to pinpoint the top streamers. […]

Nils Lundkvist Delivers The Victory For Dallas

Dallas Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist scored the game-winning goal in Saturday's 3-2 overtime victory against Detroit, finding the back of the net with just 31 seconds remaining in the extra frame. It was his only shot on goal in 14:50 of ice time. The talented blue-liner has now scored in back-to-back outings and boasts three […]

Mats Zuccarello Extends Scoring Streak With Two Assists

Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello took his point streak to six games on Saturday with a two-assist effort in a 3-0 win over Vancouver. He logged a power-play assist on a Matt Boldy goal and an even-strength helper on a strike by Sam Steel. Zuccarello had three shots of his own but couldn't get […]

Week 14 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: Kirk Cousins, Jared Goff, Deshaun Watson, Tyler Huntley, Brock Purdy

Week 14 is here! The final week of the fantasy football regular season has finally arrived, and it's the last chance for some fantasy teams to secure a playoff spot. The Colts, Saints, Falcons, Bears, Commanders, and Packers are on the bye this week as fantasy managers will be without key starters such as Justin Fields and Aaron […]

Filip Gustavsson Posts His First Shutout

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson recorded his first career shutout on Saturday, leaving the Canucks empty-handed in a 3-0 victory with 35 saves. The 24-year-old received his ninth start of the campaign as the team completed a back-to-back set, and Gustavsson didn't disappoint with his performance. He had a very tough time at the start […]

Sidney Crosby Logs Three Points In Saturday's Win

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby factored in all of the team's goals in Saturday's 3-1 victory against the Sabres, scoring twice and recording a power-play assist. It's the 165th three-point game of his career and he surpassed Jari Kurri (164) for sole possession of the ninth place in NHL history. No. 87 continues to do […]

Mitchell Robinson (C, NYK) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 58% of leagues ANALYSIS: The most recent news coming from Broadway (other than Trae Young sucking in MSG, just in case) are the ones concerning young Knicks forward Obi Toppin, who will miss the next two-to-three weeks before making a comeback. While that injury won't impact […]

Lamar Jackson Might Not Return Until Week 16

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) may not play again until Week 16, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The former MVP is listed as doubtful for this Sunday's game against the Steelers after spanning his PCL in Week 13, and there is already pessimism about his availability for next week's clash with the Browns. […]

Kris Letang Returns 12 Days After A Stroke

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang was back in action Saturday against Buffalo just 12 days after suffering a stroke. He logged 22:14 of ice time and helped his team to a 3-1 victory with three blocks and seven hits. The veteran star also picked up two penalty minutes. It's some story, with Letang having sat […]

No Deal Imminent For Odell Beckham Jr.

Free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. visited with three NFL teams this past week but was unable to strike a deal, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. Teams were left in a difficult position considering Beckham didn't put wear pads or run his full route tree during visits. Plus, while his recovery is going well, […]

Killian Hayes (PG, DET) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 26% of leagues ANALYSIS: The rostership is starting to rise as fantasy GMs have finally realized Killian Hayes is worth the dough. About time, folks. Cade Cunningham isn't even close to returning (even if he decides to do so at all, which would make little to […]

NFL Pick 'Em: Player Prop Picks for No House Advantage - Early Slate (Week 14)

With just five weeks left in the NFL regular season, there are plenty of important matchups on Sunday, with some teams in must-win situations to keep their playoff hopes alive. The same can be said for many fantasy teams out there, but if you've already been eliminated from contention in your fantasy league, don't worry! […]

Damian Lillard Drops 36 Points On Minnesota

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard produced a game-high 36 points in Saturday's 124-118 win over the Timberwolves, adding three rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 41 minutes. However, his performance was a bit of a mixed bag, with Lillard shooting only 9-for-22 from the field with a 3-for-11 effort from downtown and […]

Nikola Jokic Collects His Fourth Triple-Double

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic recorded his fourth triple-double of the campaign Saturday versus Utah, leading his squad to a 115-110 victory with 31 points, 12 rebounds and 14 assists. He wasn't dozing defensively either, registering four blocks with one steal in 35 minutes. The Joker hit 11-for-20 from the field with one make from […]

Klay Thompson Leads All Scorers In Finals Rematch

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson went off for a game-high 34 points in Saturday's 123-107 win over Boston, shooting 14-for-26 from the field with a 4-for-11 from downtown. The Splash Brothers really turned up for the Finals rematch, with Stephen Curry adding 32 points with 6-for-11 three-point shooting. Thompson completed his line with […]

Alex Caruso Exits With A Back Problem

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso played for only six minutes in Saturday's blowout win over Dallas, exiting with a lower back contusion, and head coach Billy Donovan has ruled him out for Sunday's meeting with Atlanta. Caruso was making his fourth consecutive start Saturday, but he will now have to sit out at least one […]

Kyle Kuzma Has 35 Points With Seven Triples

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma had a nice double-double night against the Clippers on Saturday, leading the team with 35 points and adding 12 rebounds in a 114-107 loss. He was superb from downtown with a 7-for-11 record and shot 14-for-27 overall. In 38 minutes of action, Kuzma was also able to post three assists […]

Paul George Produces 36 Points In Saturday's Win

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George had his second-best scoring night of the season Saturday against Washington, piling up 36 points on 13-for-27 shooting in a 114-107 win. He was 5-for-12 with the three-ball and went 5-for-5 at the foul line while filling it up across the board. George's line included seven rebounds, six assists, […]

Tyrese Haliburton Leads All Scorers With 35 Points

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton had a big 35-point night in Saturday's loss to Brooklyn, shooting 12-for-15 from the field, including a fantastic 7-for-8 from deep. He complimented his best scoring outing of the season with one rebound, nine assists, three steals and one block while committing five turnovers. The 22-year-old has been on […]

Cam Thomas Scores Career-High 33 Points

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas exploded for a career-high 33 points in Saturday's 136-133 win against Indiana. He was perfect with his three attempts from deep and shot 13-for-20 overall in 29 minutes off the bench. Thomas grabbed three rebounds as well and had two turnovers. All the big guns sat out the contest and […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for December 11th, 2022

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily NBA injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy basketball (DFS) lineups, every day of the NBA season. Below is our updated list of injured NBA players for December 11th, 2022. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Nick Bosa Likely To Play Against Tampa

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (hamstring) is anticipated to suit up for the Week 14 matchup against Tampa Bay, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. There was concern that the 25-year-old wouldn't be out there because of a bum hamstring. Yet, it appears he'll be good to go, presumably barring a significant setback. That […]

Leonard Fournette Expected To Suit Up On Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (foot) is expected to play on Sunday against the 49ers, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The veteran didn't practice on Friday, casting serious doubt regarding his availability. However, barring a setback, it appears he'll be out there. Fournette and Rachaad White split carries in the narrow […]

Patriots vs. Cardinals Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: James Conner, Marquise Brown, Kyler Murray, Greg Dortch, Mac Jones, Rhamondre Stevenson

Week 14 is just about in the books, and we'll get the final matchup of the week tonight. In this article, we're back as always with our Monday Night Football matchups analysis article, this time for the Patriots vs. Cardinals. It's been another fun and crazy week of NFL and fantasy football action filled with […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Remains Sidelined On Sunday

Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) won't play against the 76ers on Sunday. The 25-year-old had averaged 10.0 points, 6.5 assists, and 1.9 steals in 11 starts while filling in for LaMelo Ball (ankle) before going down with the injury. However, with Smith missing his previous seven contests, Terry Rozier will probably remain at […]