Manel Kape Shines At UFC Vegas 112

Manel Kape extended his win streak to three by defeating former title challenger Brandon Royval via first-round TKO on Saturday. It didn't take long for Kape to finish Royval, as Kape backed Royval into the fence and landed a vicious right hook that knocked Royval down. Kape then landed two more strikes while Royval was […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Underwhelms in Week 15 Loss

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs posted an underwhelming performance in his team's Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, recording 58 scrimmage yards and zero touchdowns on 17 touches. The 23-year-old's 3.4 yards per touch against Los Angeles was his third-worst mark of the season and his worst since Week 9 against the […]

Jayden Reed Could See Expanded Role in Green Bay

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed recorded five catches for 55 yards on six targets in his team's Week 15 loss to the Denver Broncos. In his second game back after missing nearly three months due to collarbone and foot injuries, Reed saw his snap share increase from 47% of Green Bay's offensive snaps […]

Jets Fire Defensive Coordinator Steve Wilks

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn announced on Monday that the team has fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. New York's defense was embarrassed by Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence in Week 15, who recorded six touchdowns in a 48-20 rout of New York. Through 15 weeks, the Jets' […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Pitchers Who Could Become Aces in 2026

In fantasy baseball, we're always looking for players who can take the next step. The next step means different things to different players, but for a small percentage of players, that means taking the next step to superstardom. This is an article I've been writing every offseason for the last few years now, and it's […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. Remains a Roster-Worthy Running Back After Injury Absence

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (groin) was a late scratch before his team's Week 15 win over the New York Giants due to a groin injury. In his absence, Commanders back Jacory Croskey-Merritt led the way with 18 carries for 96 yards and a touchdown. However, Rodriguez Jr. had emerged as the lead […]

Kevin Vallejos Gets Second-Round Knockout Win

Up-and-coming UFC prospect Kevin Vallejos extended his win streak by defeating Giga Chikadze via second-round knockout in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 112 on Saturday. Although he had success in the first round, Vallejos was having trouble closing the distance. Vallejos started pushing the pace in the second round, and after tagging Chikadze with […]

Week 16 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Michael Carter, Jawhar Jordan, Colby Parkinson, Jayden Reed, Blake Corum, Audric Estime, Malik Davis

Amazingly, Week 16 is here! It's the final four of the fantasy playoffs, and we are one game away from fantasy championship games. At RotoBaller HQ, we are already preparing for the final four and kickstart the week with our Week 16 fantasy football waiver wire rankings for Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season. […]

Christian Watson Avoids Long-Term Injury, Status for Week 16 Unclear

ESPN's Rob Demovsky reports that Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (chest) "does not have any long-term injury" and that his status for his team's Week 16 matchup against the Chicago Bears will be "determined later in the week." Watson suffered a chest injury that knocked him out of Green Bay's Week 15 loss […]

Emari Demercado Could See Increased Workload in Arizona

After missing three games with an ankle injury, Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado returned to the lineup in Week 15 against the Houston Texans. The 26-year-old played a minimal role against Houston, recording one scrimmage yard on three touches. However, Cardinals running back Bam Knight (ankle) suffered an ankle injury that knocked him out […]

Giga Chikadze Suffers His First Career Knockout Loss

Giga Chikadze suffered a second-round knockout loss to Kevin Vallejos in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 112 on Saturday. Chikadze looked good in the opening round as he seemed to be the fighter who landed the more damaging punches and kicks. Vallejos started pushing the pace in the second round, and after stunning Chikadze […]

Anthony Richardson Sr. Medically Cleared, Could Return to Practice in "Near Future"

Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports that Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) has been medically cleared from the orbital fracture he sustained in mid-October, and the "hope is to have him back practicing in the near future." The 23-year-old has been on Injured Reserve since Week 6 after getting injured in a freak […]

Jaleel McLaughlin Gets Two Carries in Week 15

Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin played second fiddle to rookie running back RJ Harvey in Week 15's 34-26 victory over the Green Bay Packers, as he only had two rushes for four yards and played 13 percent of the snaps in the game. At this time, McLaughlin, at best, is a handcuff to Harvey […]

Backfield Injuries Opening an Opportunity for Jawhar Jordan in Houston?

Heading into Week 15, Houston Texans running back Jawhar Jordan had yet to record his first NFL carry. However, the 26-year-old got his opportunity in Week 15 and delivered, logging 118 scrimmage yards on 17 touches against the Arizona Cardinals. The Texans entered the game without veteran running back Nick Chubb (ribs) and lost RB1 […]

Quarterback DJ Lagway Entering Transfer Portal

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway is expected to enter the NCAA transfer portal, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. The Texas native was a splash signing for former head coach Billy Napier in the Class of 2024. He was 247 Sports' No. 3 overall player and No. 1 quarterback recruit in the country two years ago. […]

Blake Corum Scores for the Third Straight Week

Los Angeles Rams second-year back out of Michigan, Blake Corum, continued to impress in Week 15, as he scored for a third straight week and had 11 carries for 71 yards (6.45 YPC) and one touchdown. Corum has now rushed for a ridiculous 280 yards and four touchdowns over the past three weeks. More impressively, […]

Cesar Almeida Gets Dominated

Cesar Almeida suffered a unanimous decision loss to Cezary Oleksiejczuk on the main card of UFC Vegas 112 on Saturday. There wasn't much to write home about as it was an uneventful fight; however, he wasn't able to do much as he was outgrappled and dominated for the majority of the fight. In 15 minutes […]

Daily NBA Prop Bets - Top Player Props, Value Picks and Quick Odds (12/15/25)

The NBA schedule remains somewhat irregular due to the in-season NBA Cup tournament. The final goes down tomorrow between the Knicks and Spurs, but first, we've got a nice little five-game regular-season slate on tap this evening. Today's group of props is a good combination of established studs and emerging young players. As usual, we […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Back on the Fantasy Radar in Week 16?

Washington Commanders rookie running back out of Arizona, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, is officially back on the fantasy football radar as Chris Rodriguez Jr. (groin) was a game-time decision in Week 15 and was eventually ruled out shortly before the game. Croskey-Merritt, aka Bill, earned 18 carries, which he turned into 98 yards (5.33 yards per tote) […]

Cezary Oleksiejczuk Wins Sixth Fight In A Row

On Saturday's UFC Vegas 112 main card, Cezary Oleksiejczuk extended his win streak by beating Cesar Almeida via unanimous decision. Oleksiejczuk made his UFC debut against Almeida, and even though the fight wasn't the most exciting, Oleksiejczuk outgrappled Almeida to win his first fight in the UFC. In 15 minutes of action, Oleksiejczuk landed 14 […]

Ravens Linebacker Teddye Buchanan Believed to Have Torn ACL

ESPN's senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter reported Monday morning, based on sources, that the belief is that Baltimore Ravens rookie linebacker Teddye Buchanan (knee), the team's second-leading tackler, tore his ACL during Sunday's 24-0 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Buchanan will undergo additional testing today to confirm the injury; however, it is not a great […]

NHL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Stand Ahead of Week 11?

Week 10 of the NHL season is in the books, and it's time to update our power rankings. This week, we saw two massive trades go down as the Canucks shipped superstar defender Quinn Hughes to the Wild, and the Penguins and Oilers swapped goalies as Stuart Skinner and Tristan Jarry found themselves on new […]

Michael Carter's Fantasy Value on the Rise After Teammate's Injury

The Arizona Cardinals' running back room got a little thinner after their 40-20 Week 15 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday, as running back Bam Knight (ankle) was carted off the field and did not return. Michael Carter stepped up as the team's primary running back, and after Knight's departure, he had 78% of […]

Morgan Charriere Suffers First-Round Knockout Loss

Morgan Charriere suffered a first-round knockout loss to Melquizael Costa on the main card of UFC Vegas 112 on Saturday. Just past the one-minute mark of the opening round, Costa landed a devastating headkick that knocked Charriere out cold and sent him crashing to the canvas. In 74 seconds of action, Charriere landed two significant […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16: Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Kenneth Gainwell, Blake Corum, Michael Carter

Congratulations to all of you who successfully maneuvered your teams through the various obstacles that have emerged since Week 1. This includes the unwanted presence of injuries, impactful bye weeks, and an avalanche of unexpected developments that required you to navigate through each challenge. You have advanced beyond those hurdles as you plan for the […]

Melquizael Costa Gets First-Round Knockout Win

Melquizael Costa extended his win streak by defeating Morgan Charriere via first-round knockout on the main card of UFC Vegas 112 on Saturday. Costa closed out 2025 with his fourth win of the year and fifth since 2024. The 29-year-old Costa became the first man to knock out Charriere, and it took him only 74 […]

Lane Hutson Sends Out Two Power-Play Assists

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson registered two power-play assists in Sunday's 4-1 win against the Edmonton Oilers. Impressively, this was Hutson's third consecutive outing with multiple assists, making him only the 10th rearguard in NHL history with at least three straight multi-assist games at age 21 or younger. For the season, Hutson has managed 23 […]

Kirill Kaprizov Nearing Wild Goals Record

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov had a three-point night against the Boston Bruins on Sunday, logging two goals and an assist in a 6-2 home win. He did all of his work in even-strength situations, tying Mikko Koivu for the second-most goals in franchise history. Sitting on 205 markers, Kaprizov now needs only 15 […]

Marcus Buchecha Still Winless In The UFC

On Saturday, Marcus Buchecha fought to a unanimous decision draw against Kennedy Nzechukwu on the main card of UFC Vegas 112. In the opening round, Buchecha shot for a single leg, landed a takedown, and tried to submit Nzechukwu with a knee bar, but Nzechukwu managed to get back on his feet. In the second […]

Benjamin Kindel Posts Three Points in Sunday's Loss

Pittsburgh Penguins center Benjamin Kindel had the best outing of his young career on Sunday, finishing a 5-4 overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth with three points. He scored Pittsburgh's third goal and recorded two assists. After a slow start to the month, Kindel has shown signs of life, posting points in back-to-back games. He […]