Reinier de Ridder Gets Split-Decision Win

Former two-division ONE champion Reinier de Ridder extended his win streak by beating former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker via split decision in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. De Ridder had a lot of success with landing knees to Whittaker's body and draining his gas tank. It was an extremely close, back-and-forth […]

Alex Singleton to Miss 7-8 Days With Broken Thumb

Denver Broncos inside linebacker Alex Singleton (thumb) suffered a broken thumb in training camp practice on Monday but is expected to miss only seven to eight days before he can put a club on his hand and return to the field, a source told Mike Klis of 9 News. Singleton will not need to miss […]

Conor Timmins Avoids Salary Arbitration with Two-Year Deal

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Conor Timmins has agreed to a two-year, $4.4 million deal with his new team. The 26-year-old was a restricted free agent and scheduled for salary arbitration. Timmins is a fresh face in Buffalo after the Sabres picked him up in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins during the draft. Last season, Timmins […]

J.K. Dobbins' Transition has Been "Swift"

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said that running back J.K. Dobbins' transition to the offense has been "swift." It appears that the Broncos' decision to sign Dobbins in early June so that he could enter the offseason break with the playbook was a good move. Dobbins is going to share the backfield with rookie […]

Giants to Sign Gunner Olszewski

The New York Giants have agreed to a contract with wide receiver Gunner Olszewski, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. Raanan notes that the move comes after the Giants lost wide receiver and core special-teamer Bryce Ford-Wheaton (Achilles) for the season. Olszewski last appeared in an NFL game for the Giants in 2023 and has […]

Marcus McGhee Drops Decision At UFC Abu Dhabi

Marcus McGhee suffered a unanimous decision loss to former bantamweight champion Petr Yan in the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. McGhee had some success with his striking in the first round, but Yan started pushing the pace in the last 30 seconds of the first round. Yan's momentum continued into the second, […]

Colin Castleton Waived by Raptors on Monday

According to Michael Scotto of USA Today, the Toronto Raptors waived center Colin Castleton on Monday. Castleton posted averages of 7.2 points and 6.9 rebounds in 26 minutes across 11 contests in 2024-25. With the 25-year-old out of the picture, there will be available frontcourt minutes for players like Jonathan Mogbo and Sandro Mamukelashvili to compete for. […]

Felix Bautista to be Out for"Weeks Not Days"

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista (shoulder) has "a lot of swelling" in his shoulder, and team doctors can't make a diagnosis until the swelling goes down, according to interim manager Tony Mansolino. The skipper also said it's going to be "weeks not days" of Bautista being on the injured list. The Orioles aren't going to […]

Petr Yan Extends Win Streak

Former bantamweight champion Petr Yan extended his win streak to three when he dominated Marcus McGhee en route to a unanimous decision win in the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. As usual, Yan had a slow start, but he took control in the second round, and he pushed the pace till the […]

Jerome Ford Returns to Browns Practice on Monday

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (undisclosed) returned to practice in a limited capacity on Monday, according to ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi. Oyefusi reports that Ford completed individual drills and then worked with a trainer on a separate field during the team portions of Cleveland's practice. The team never disclosed what caused Ford to miss time, […]

Marc-Andre Barriault Suffers Decision Loss

Marc-Andre Barriault dropped a unanimous decision loss to Shara Magomedov on the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. It was an exciting, back-and-forth fight, and Barriault had his moments, like breaking Magomedov's nose, but in the end, Magomedov did enough to take a 30-27,30-27 and 30-27 unanimous decision win. In 15 minutes of […]

Treylon Burks Waived by Titans

The Tennessee Titans have waived/injured wide receiver Treylon Burks (collarbone), according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Burks fractured his collarbone over the weekend and appears likely to miss most, if not all, of the 2025 season. A former first-round selection by Tennessee back in 2022, Burks never found his footing with the organization. Injuries limited him […]

Byron Buxton Still Out on Monday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (rib cage) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Boston Red Sox at Target Field. Buxton felt irritation in his side on Saturday and was held out of the series finale on Sunday against the Washington Nationals before an MRI exam showed left-side rib […]

Shara Magomedov Gets Back In The Win Column

UFC prospect Shara Magomedov returned to the win column by defeating Marc-Andre Barriault via unanimous decision on the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi. It was a truly gruelling war of attrition, but Magomedov managed to get the better of Barriault throughout three rounds, as he was just too fast for him. In 15 minutes […]

Rashod Bateman Misses Practice on Monday

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (illness) was sent home on Monday due to an illness, according to Ravens head coach John Harbaugh. There's no reason to think this will be a long-term absence for Bateman, but he could conceivably miss the next few days of practice as well. The 25-year-old is coming off the […]

Mets Listening on Mark Vientos as Trade Deadline Nears

The New York Mets have been discussing third baseman Mark Vientos in trade talks this week, and rival executives think that the team is willing to move him by this Thursday's July 31 deadline, league sources told SNY's Andy Martino. The Mets aren't looking to move any of their young infielders -- they've also received […]

Jose Ochoa Dominated At UFC Abu Dhabi

Jose Ochoa suffered a unanimous decision loss to Asu Almbayev on the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Ochoa could not seem to get going, as he was dominated and taken down time and again. In the third round, Ochoa attempted to land an armbar submission, but Almbayev defended well and was never […]

Najee Harris "Getting Better Every Day" in Recovery from Eye Injury

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (eye) is on the mend from a fireworks-related eye injury that has landed him on the non-football injury list to start training camp. However, Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz says there's "no rush" to get Harris back on the field at this point in the summer. Harris signed […]

Asu Almbayev Dominates At UFC Abu Dhabi

Asu Almbayev got back in the win column by defeating Jose Ochoa via unanimous decision on the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Almbayev delivered a dominant performance, outwrestling and outgrappling Ochoa en route to a unanimous decision win. Prior to this bout, Almbayev suffered a third-round TKO loss to Manel Kape. In […]

Giants to Consider Trading Camilo Doval?

The San Francisco Giants aren't expected to trade closer Camilo Doval by this Thursday's July 31 trade deadline. However, rival executives think the Giants would be smart to move him. Opportunistic teams could take advantage, and the Giants' bullpen has been such a team strength this year that they could probably afford to lose him. […]

Commanders, Terry McLaurin Not Close on New Deal

The difference between what the Washington Commanders are willing to offer and what wide receiver Terry McLaurin (ankle) is asking for in contract negotiations is "vast," according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. McLaurin ended his holdout and reported to Commanders' training camp on Sunday, but he was immediately placed on the active/physically unable to perform list, […]

Nikita Krylov Suffers First-Round Knockout Loss

Nikita Krylov suffered a first-round knockout loss to Bogdan Guskov on the UFC Abu Dhabi main card opener on Saturday. As Krylov entered the boxing range, he threw a leg kick, leaving himself open to Guskov's counter right hand. Guskov dropped Krylov with a big right hand and followed up with a barrage of punches, […]

Tigers Acquire Chris Paddack From Twins

The Detroit Tigers are acquiring right-hander Chris Paddack from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for an unnamed minor-leaguer, according to multiple team sources. Paddack is the first of several players the Twins are expected to trade by Thursday's July 31 deadline. The 29-year-old Paddack, who will be a free agent this winter, is 3-9 on […]

Bogdan Guskov Scores Knockout Win

Bogdan Guskov extended his win streak when he defeated Nikita Krylov via first-round knockout on the UFC Abu Dhabi main card opener on Saturday. After Krylov threw a slow leg kick, Guskov countered with a massive punch that knocked Krylov down. Guskov immediately followed up, knocking Krylov out as his head bounced off the canvas. […]

Michael Pittman Jr. - 2025 Fantasy Football Sleepers and Undervalued Draft Picks

RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): WR47 Fantasy Draft Analysis: Fellow Colts' receiver Josh Downs has been a popular sleeper pick this year. While I wholeheartedly agree with this take, Michael Pittman Jr. is a great value in drafts as well. He is coming off a poor 2024 season, during which he posted a 69-808-3 line across 16 games. […]

Evan Engram to be a Signficant Focal Point for the Offense

Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram is forming a nice combination with quarterback Bo Nix early in training camp. Engram, who joined the Broncos as a free agent in the offseason, was Nix's go-to target during the team's first padded practice on Monday. Previously with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Engram is only two years removed from […]

Hunter Greene to Throw Four Innings in Tuesday's Rehab Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) is scheduled to throw four innings in his next minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, according to Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer. Greene pitched in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League last Wednesday and threw two scoreless innings while striking out four and walking one for his […]

Baker Mayfield Reworks Contract

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has agreed to a reworked contract that will guarantee him $30 million in 2026, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Mayfield's deal previously included no guarantees for the 2026 campaign, which is the final season of his contract. After bouncing around with the Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, and Los Angeles […]

Jayden Reed Getting Work in Two-Receiver Sets

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed worked with the starters in two-WR sets during practice on Monday, according to Andy Herman of the Pack-A-Day podcast. That's a rarity for Reed, who totaled a meager 33 snaps in two-receiver sets during his first two seasons in the league. Despite somewhat limited usage, the former second-round […]

Red Sox Could be Targeting Yandy Diaz

Chris Cotillo of Mass Live writes that Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz intrigues the Boston Red Sox, and they could end up trading for him this week. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Rays stance on not trading key players "may be softening" because of how poorly they've played recently. ESPN's […]