Derek Hill Not Expected to Return Until Next Year

Miami Marlins outfielder Derek Hill (hamstring) will go on the injured list after suffering a right-hamstring strain while running out a grounder against the Washington Nationals on Monday, and he's not expected to return until next year, according to MLB.com. The Marlins figure to officially place Hill on the IL before their series opener on […]

Adolis Garcia Remains Out on Wednesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (quadriceps) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday for the series finale against the hosting Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Rookie Alejandro Osuna will draw another start in right field for Texas and will hit seventh against Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen. Garcia will miss a second straight game after […]

"High Probability" Roman Anthony Lands on Injured List

There is a "high probability" that the Boston Red Sox place rookie outfielder Roman Anthony (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, a source told Chris Cotillo of Mass Live. Infielder Nick Sogard is expected to take Anthony's place on the active MLB roster after an MRI exam showed a left-oblique injury. The 21-year-old […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Working as Second Running Back on Wednesday

Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt was seen working as the No. 2 running back during team drills on Wednesday, according to JP Finaly of NBC. This is an excellent sign for the seventh-round rookie as he was listed fourth on the team's depth chart earlier in the week. During these QB/RB drills, Croskey-Merritt […]

Updated Fantasy Football Rookie Running Back Rankings: Omarion Hampton, RJ Harvey, Cam Skattebo, Ollie Gordon, Jacory Croskey-Merritt

The 2025 NFL season is set to kick off, and it's time for last-minute draft preparation for redraft, best ball, and dynasty leagues. Hitting on rookies can give you a strong edge over your opponents, so let's dive into these updated 2025 fantasy football rookie running back rankings. In our fresh cut of rookie RB […]

Packers "Hopeful" Micah Parsons Will Play in Week 1

Green Bay Packers All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons (back) is not a lock to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener this Sunday versus the division-rival Detroit Lions. "We'll see. He's doing everything in his power. Got to get through a couple practices to see how he responds, but certainly hopeful," head coach Matt LaFleur said. […]

NFL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Stand Ahead of Week 1 Football?

Rejoice! The NFL regular season is finally upon us. Soon, all the offseason hype and information will mean nothing once NFL players suit up and go show us what they are made of. One of the beauties of the NFL is the parity we get to experience each season. As such, we will see a […]

Updated Week 1 Waiver Wire Rankings Fantasy Football - Bhayshul Tuten, Jerome Ford, Ollie Gordon, Dont'e Thornton, Quinshon Judkins, Elic Ayomanor

The fantasy football draft season is coming to an end, and Week 1 is finally here! With most fantasy football drafts completed by now, it's time to scour the waiver wire for players who help your team in 2025. Today we're back with our updated Week 1 fantasy football waiver wire rankings before Week 1 […]

Justin Thomas Making Fourth Ryder Cup Team Appearance at Bethpage

After a tumultuous run in 2023 and 2024, Justin Thomas got back in the winner's circle this season and was able to carry the momentum throughout the remainder of the schedule to finish seventh in the Ryder Cup points standings. Even still, J.T.'s presence on this team could turn out to be more of a […]

Darren Waller Won't be at Wednesday's Practice

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that the team is being very intentional with tight end Darren Waller's practice workload, and he will not be out at practice with the rest of the team on Wednesday by design, according to ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques. The Dolphins continue to ramp up Waller's workload heading into this […]

Ollie Gordon II an All-or-Nothing Asset?

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel addressed how rookie running back Ollie Gordon II will be used as a rookie on Wednesday. "I know he'll have zero plays, or all the plays. Zero yards or all the yards, or somewhere in between," McDaniel said. We're not really sure exactly what that means, but Gordon certainly […]

Travis Etienne Jr. to be Playmaker for Jaguars?

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen shed some light on running back Travis Etienne Jr.'s usage going into the regular season on Wednesday. "We've got to use him as a guy that can help make plays... turn those 10 play drives into four play drives," Coen said. Etienne and Bigsby were listed as co-starters on […]

Ben Griffin Making First Career Ryder Cup Appearance at Bethpage

Perhaps one of the more controversial picks of this year's squad for Team USA, Ben Griffin will be one of four rookies on this year's team at Bethpage. There is undeniable upside here, given how he played to end the season and his victory at the Zurich Classic. However, it isn't the same level of […]

Khalil Shakir to be Limited on Wednesday

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that wide receiver Khalil Shakir (ankle) will be limited in Wednesday's practice, according to The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia. Shakir took part in practice for the first time last week after being sidelined for almost a month with a high-ankle sprain. The 25-year-old should be able to suit up […]

Fantasy Football WR Injury Reports: Week 1 Updates For Justin Jefferson, A.J. Brown, Tyreek Hill, Tetairoa McMillan, Stefon Diggs

We're so, so close to the start of the 2025 NFL season. After what seems like an eternity of waiting, the season opener between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys is rapidly approaching, and the first full Sunday slate of games will come just a few days later. Football is a tough sport to play […]

Janson Junk Strong in Triple-A Rehab Start

Miami Marlins right-hander Janson Junk (elbow) was sharp in his first rehab start with Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday. Junk threw five innings of one-run, three-hit ball with eight strikeouts and no walks over 61 pitches (45 strikes). That may end up as the lone rehab start for Junk, who has recovered well since he went […]

Bryson DeChambeau Set to be Part of Team USA at Bethpage

After a dominant past two seasons on LIV and the major championships, Bryson DeChambeau is making another appearance in the Ryder Cup. His spot on this year's squad will perhaps be the most crucial, as Bethpage Black can be a bomber's paradise that can play into the game of LIV's best current asset. The 31-year-old […]

Jason Adam to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

San Diego Padres right-handed reliever Jason Adam (quadriceps) will undergo season-ending surgery on his ruptured left quadriceps tendon on Wednesday. Adam will require six to nine months to recover, which could keep him out for the beginning of the 2026 campaign. The 34-year-old suffered the injury reacting to a ground ball in a 4-3 loss […]

Kyle Stowers to Begin Baseball Activities Wednesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers (oblique) is set to begin baseball activities on Wednesday. The breakout star has been shelved since Aug. 17 with a Grade 1 strain of his left oblique, but he's on track to begin a rehab assignment this weekend. If all goes well, he should rejoin the Marlins sometime next week. […]

Chris Paddack Placed on Bereavement List

The Detroit Tigers have placed right-hander Chris Paddack (personal) on the bereavement list and recalled righty Keider Montero from Triple-A Toledo. By MLB rules, Paddack could miss anywhere from three to seven days. The Tigers acquired the 29-year-old from the division-rival Minnesota Twins on July 28, but the move hasn't worked out so far. Paddack […]

Alec Burleson Could Take Batting Practice Soon

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder/first baseman Alec Burleson (wrist) is recovering well after receiving a pain-killing injection in his injured right wrist. Burleson, who said he feels "drastically different" since the injection, could take batting practice soon, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The 26-year-old may even be able to return from the […]

Tylor Megill Throws 79 Pitches in Triple-A Rehab Start

New York Mets right-hander Tylor Megill (elbow) made his fourth rehab start on Tuesday and struggled in a 4-3 loss for Triple-A Syracuse. Megill lasted four innings and surrendered three earned runs on six hits and two walks. On the positive side, Megill struck out five hitters and was able to throw 79 pitches. It's […]

Jacob Young Sitting on Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young (back) is not in the lineup on Wednesday against the Miami Marlins. Young went 2-for-2 with an RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base in a 5-2 win over the Marlins on Tuesday, but he had to leave early with back spasms. The Nationals are idle on Thursday, so […]

Sam Darnold Impressed with "Discipline" in Training Camp

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was "mostly impressive because of his discipline" as a passer in training camp, according to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. Per Dugar, Darnold ranked second in the NFL in offensive plays of at least 20 yards (62) while playing for the Minnesota Vikings in 2024. However, Dugar writes, "that's not […]

Defenses (DEF) to Start in Week 2 (2025): Best Fantasy Football Streaming Options

Projecting fantasy football defenses early in the season is always a challenge. NFL parity ensures that even the league’s worst teams can close the gap quickly, while offseason roster turnover reshuffles depth charts on both sides of the ball. A defense that looked vulnerable last year may suddenly become competent, and an offense that struggled […]

Jerome Ford Listed As RB1 on Browns' Depth Chart

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford is listed as the starting running back on the team's depth chart heading into Cleveland's Week 1 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Fourth-round rookie Dylan Sampson is listed as the RB2 and will reportedly work as a change-of-pace back behind Ford early in the season. Second-round rookie Quinshon Judkins […]

Ricky Pearsall Not Ready for WR1 Status in San Francisco?

Vic Tafur and Matt Barrows of The Athletic write that "it sure seemed like the hype and jump to No. 1 receiver status was premature" for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. With 49ers wideout Jauan Jennings (calf) returning to practice on Monday, Tafur and Barrows write that "Jennings' return allows the 49ers to […]

Khalil Shakir Could Be Without Limitations in Week 1?

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (ankle) missed most of training camp and the preseason after suffering a high ankle sprain on August 1. However, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic writes that it would "not at all be a surprise if (Shakir) were to step back into his immediate full role of getting 70-plus percent […]

Best College Football Upset Picks and Underdog Bets - Week 2 CFB Predictions (2025)

If you missed my upset watch column last week, you were probably shocked when Florida State walked over Alabama start-to-finish in Tallahassee last weekend. Then again, if you did read my column last week, you were definitely underwhelmed with Northwestern’s showing in New Orleans. It turns out I was wrong on Preston Stone elevating the […]

George Pickens "Energized" by Playing in New Offensive Scheme

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens has been "energized" by playing in a different offensive scheme this year, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. Additionally, Machota writes that the 24-year-old is "being showcased in different routes and concepts" than he was with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where Pickens spent the first three seasons of his […]