Hannah Goldy Suffers First-Round TKO Loss

The deck was already stacked against Hannah Goldy at UFC fight night in London on Saturday on the main card against crowd-favorite Molly McCann. Falling to McCann's previous London foe, a spinning back elbow was the beginning of the end for Goldy. After taking a few strikes on the cage, Goldy hit the mat and […]

Brandon Drury Potentially On The Move?

Cincinnati Reds utility player Brandon Drury finished 1-for-4 with a double on Saturday in the 6-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The 29-year-old went into the All-Star break with a career-high in home runs (18). He's not only hitting bombs but has been getting on base and hitting for average. With the trade deadline […]

Molly McCann Shines Bright With First-Round TKO Win

As expected, Molly McCann blew the roof off of the O2 Arena in London when she entered battle on Saturday against Hannah Goldy on the main card of action. McCann delivered for her fans, earning a first-round TKO victory. As before in London, McCann landed a big spinning back elbow that led to the beginning […]

Paul Craig Unable To Keep His Winning Streak Alive

Paul Craig's six-fight unbeaten streak came to an end at UFC fight night in London on Saturday when he suffered a unanimous-decision loss (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) in the main-card opener against top-tier light heavyweight Volkan Oezdemir. In 15 minutes of action, Craig only tallied 33 significant strikes compared to that of Oezdemir's 72. The key […]

Volkan Oezdemir Takes Unanimous-Decision Win In London

It was all Volkan Oezdemir in the main-card opener of UFC fight night in London on Saturday. In need of a big victory, Oezdemir walked out of the Octagon with a unanimous-decision win (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) over a streaking opponent in Paul Craig. In 15 minutes of action, Oezdemir tallied 72 significant strikes (108 total […]

Heat Have Considered Trading Bam Adebayo In Durant Deal

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo has become a pivotal part of the team's nucleus over the past few years. However, according to Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel, the organization has entertained the idea of involving Adebayo in a trade that would bring Kevin Durant to Miami. Winderman wrote, "A party familiar with the Heat's […]

Nathan Knight Back To T-Wolves On Two-Year Deal

The Minnesota Timberwolves have re-signed power forward/center Nathan Knight to a two-year deal. The 24-year-old played in 37 games for the T-Wolves last year and averaged 3.7 points and 2.3 rebounds per game while seeing 7.2 minutes per contest. Knight broke into the NBA with the Atlanta Hawks in 2020-21 after going undrafted out of […]

Bengals Not Expected To Trade Jessie Bates III

Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III isn't likely to be traded, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The 25-year-old reportedly won't play on a franchise tag this season after both sides couldn't reach an agreement ahead of the July 15 deadline. As a result, Bates isn't expected at camp, although Cincy is undoubtedly hoping he'll change […]

Collin Sexton Not Content With Cavaliers Offer

Restricted free agent point guard Collin Sexton has been offered a multi-year deal by the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, the deal is not as lucrative as Sexton was hoping for. Fedor stated on the Wine & Gold Talk podcast that the offer was in the ballpark of three years and […]

John Collins Still Dealing With Finger Issue

Atlanta Hawks power forward John Collins (finger) dealt with a sprained right ring finger during the final months of the 2021-22 season. He missed some time with the injury, but eventually played through it. On Saturday, while Collins was playing in the Drew League, the finger in question appeared to be severely swollen as seen […]

Tyler Dorsey Signs Two-Way Deal With Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks have signed guard Tyler Dorsey to a two-way deal. The 26-year-old spent the 2021-22 season leading the team Olympiacos to a Greek Cup championship while earning Greek Cup MVP honors. Dorsey was a second round pick of the Atlanta Hawks back in 2017. He saw 17.4 minutes per game as a rookie, […]

Ed Ingram Inks Rookie Deal With Minnesota

Minnesota Vikings guard Ed Ingram signed his rookie deal on Sunday, putting pen to paper on a four-year contract. The former Tiger started 35 games during his time at LSU, lining up at left guard throughout his final two years at the collegiate level. Ingram should start right away in Minnesota, adding to an already […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I hope you caught your breath over the All-Star break because it is all systems go towards the finish line now! I apologize for being brief with this weekend's report but I have a family member in the hospital so time is stretched a […]

Michael Schofield Works Out With Bears

Free-agent guard Michael Schofield worked out with the Bears. The veteran started 12 of his 15 games with the Chargers last season, bringing his total to 81 career starts since entering the league in 2014. He can play multiple spots on the line, which would be ideal for the Bears, a team that desperately needs […]

No PUP List For Jalen Ramsey

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (shoulders) will not go on the PUP list, according to head coach Sean McVay. It was reported he was heading in that direction initially after undergoing offseason surgery to repair tears in both shoulders. However, he will now participate in training camp, albeit in a limited fashion. The 27-year-old […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Pulled Due To Hamstring Tightness

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (hamstring) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 22-year-old was removed in the second inning due to hamstring tightness. This injury likely occurred in the first inning when Witt was running the bases. At the moment, fantasy managers can consider Witt […]

Cade Otton Signs Rookie Contract

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton finally inked his rookie deal on Sunday. The fourth-round pick of the 2022 NFL Draft spent his collegiate career at the University of Washington. He compiled 91 catches for 1,026 yards and nine touchdowns in 39 games for the Huskies. He did have ankle surgery and didn't participate […]

Javier Baez Removed During Sunday's Game

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (arm) was lifted for a pinch hitter during the sixth inning of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. It has been revealed the Baez is dealing with a left upper arm contusion. That makes sense considering Baez was hit on the arm by a pitch in the fourth inning of […]

Justin Turner To Take Swings On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (abdominal) took some swings prior to Sunday's contest, according to manager Dave Roberts. The organization hasn't committed to whether or not Turner is going to need a stint on the injured list. Roberts mentioned that the team hopes to get Turner back at some point during their series […]

Jameson Williams Put On Non-Football Injury List

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee) has been placed on the non-football injury list. The No. 12 overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft tore his ACL during the national championship game in January, requiring surgery. The organization has acknowledged the challenge of getting the rookie on the field for meaningful work this season, […]

Rony Garcia Likely To Miss Time

Detroit Tigers pitcher Rony Garcia (biceps) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. This is a shame considering Garcia was activated from the injured list prior to starting in this contest. The organization has announced that Garcia is dealing with right biceps soreness. Garcia is expected to be shut down […]

Steven Matz Suffers Torn MCL

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Steven Matz (knee) was placed on the 15-day injured list earlier on Sunday. At the time, the Cardinals believed it was only a minor knee issue, but that was not the case. The organization has revealed that the left-hander has suffered a torn MCL in his left knee. The 31-year-old […]

Taylor Ward Lifted During Sunday's Game

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (leg) was pulled for a pinch runner during Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Interim manager Phil Nevin told reporters that Ward is fine and he was dealing with leg cramps. It sounds like the Angels were being cautious since they were blowing out the Braves anyway. Fantasy managers […]

Early NFL Preseason Overreactions and Noise for Fantasy Football Drafts - Melvin Gordon, Najee Harris, Nyheim Hines

The month of July has been a busy one. Most NFL free agents have signed contracts, the draft has come and gone, and OTAs are underway. As always, waves upon waves of NFL news will surface as teams continue to practice. Sometimes, digging into these storylines can uncover valuable knowledge that leads to fantasy football […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Exits In The Second Inning On Sunday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was removed in the second inning of Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. In his first and only at-bat of the game, which came in the first inning, he hit a single. After the single, he wound up stealing second base and tagging up to third base. […]

Rony Garcia Exits With Apparent Injury Sunday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Rony Garcia was removed from his start against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. It's unclear what type of injury flared up for him, but he signaled for the team's trainers while he was on the mound and he was promptly removed from the game. Garcia had been activated from the 15-day injured […]

Is Michael Thomas Playing in 2022? Is He Healthy or Injured? Fantasy Football Impact

The New Orleans Saints have one of the most intriguing wide receiver rooms for fantasy heading into the 2022 season. None of their top three wide receivers suited up for the team last year. They added former Cleveland Brown Jarvis Landry, drafted Chris Olave of Ohio State with the No. 11 overall pick, and have […]

Who Will Be QB for Cleveland if Deshaun Watson is Suspended?

Deshaun Watson is one of the most talented quarterbacks in the National Football League. After a successful collegiate career, he was selected as the No. 12 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Since then, he has appeared in 54 regular-season games, amassing 14,539 yards, 104 touchdowns, 36 interceptions, and completing an impressive 67.8% of […]

Max Kepler Exits After Being Hit By Pitch Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (foot) was hit in his left foot by a pitch during Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He was removed from the game after the incident as Gilberto Celestino came on to pinch run for him. Kepler grounded into a fielder's choice during his first and only other at-bat on […]

Is DeAndre Hopkins Playing in 2022? How Long He'll Be Out For and the Fantasy Impact

Injuries happen at all times of the year in football but sometimes unexpected events can also affect an NFL roster. Before training camp has even begun, the Arizona Cardinals have discovered they will be without their star wideout for nearly half the season. What happened with DeAndre Hopkins and what is the fantasy football impact […]