Marlon Vera Secures Big Third-Round Knockout Victory

Scoring the only finish on the main card on Saturday, Marlon Vera landed a big front kick on Frankie Edgar to earn a victory via third-round stoppage. Though it was the only main-card knockout, it could easily still have earned knockout of the night on a card full of knockouts. Statistically, Vera landed 94 significant […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Could Miss Time

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh) is in danger of missing some time due to an injury he suffered on Sunday. The organization is calling the injury a left thigh contusion, so hopefully it's not going to cost him much time. The Rockets are off until Wednesday, so possibly he can rest and won't […]

Billy Quarantillo Takes The Loss But Has Big Striking Numbers

Combining for the most significant strikes landed in a three-round featherweight bout on Saturday, Billy Quarantillo lost via unanimous decision to Shane Burgos (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). Statistically, the numbers were huge, with Quarantillo landing 164 significant strikes (196 total strikes) compared to Burgos' 193 significant strikes. Unfortunately for Quarantillo, he was unsuccessful in all 14 […]

D'Angelo Russell Back On Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) will return for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The star guard has missed each of the last two games while dealing with an ankle issue. His return will push Patrick Beverley back to the bench and end most of his streaming appeal. Also, Malik Beasley and Anthony Edwards […]

Miles Wood Out Indefinitely Following Hip Surgery

New Jersey Devils left wing Miles Wood has undergone hip surgery and will be sidelined indefinitely. The 26-year-old, who posted 17 goals and eight assists in 55 games last season, injured his right hip during a preseason game and hasn't been able to help the team during the regular season. "After exhausting all conservative measures, […]

Shane Burgos Puts Up Big Numbers In Decision Win

The punches came in bunches at UFC 268 on Saturday for Shane Burgos as he got back on track by taking a unanimous decision from Billy Quarantillo (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). Statistically, the numbers were huge, with Burgos landing 193 significant strikes (232 total strikes) compared to Quarantillo's 164 significant strikes. These combined significant strikes set […]

Shake Milton Will Return To Second Unit

Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton will return to the second unit for Monday's game against the New York Knicks. The return of Danny Green (hamstring) will push Milton back to the bench. Although, he is still expected to have a significant role with the Sixers missing a handful of key players. Furkan Korkmaz will start […]

Michael Chandler Suffers Decision Loss Saturday

After a spectacular showing in his UFC debut, Michael Chandler has now lost back-to-back bouts, this time by unanimous decision to Justin Gaethje (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) on Saturday. Statistically, the numbers were close, with Chandler landing 103 significant strikes (104 total strikes). What really hurt was the fact that he went 1-for-6 on his takedown […]

P.J. Washington Out Against Lakers

Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (elbow) will remain on the sidelines for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. This marks the third game in a row that Washington has missed due to an elbow issue. In the meantime, Kelly Oubre Jr. will see more minutes and has some streaming appeal while getting an extended […]

Aleksander Barkov Ready To Return On Monday

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (lower body) is set to return to action on Monday against the Rangers after missing one game. The Panthers captain was a fairly late scratch for Saturday's 5-2 win over Carolina. Barkov has been in sizzling form lately, amassing five points in three games. He was the team's leading goal-scorer […]

Justin Gaethje Scores Unanimous Decision Saturday Night

With high striking numbers on both sides, Justin Gaethje was able to pull out a unanimous decision over Michael Chandler (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) on Saturday. Statistically, Gaethje out-struck Chandler by landing 116 significant strikes (133 total strikes) while not attempting any takedowns. In his first bout in 13 months, Gaethje rebounded from his loss to […]

Tyrese Haliburton Tagged As Questionable For Monday

Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Phoenix Suns. This is the second game of a back-to-back set, so it wouldn't be shocking to see Haliburton sit out. He is dealing with back tightness, so it might come down to a game-time decision. That being said, Davion […]

Sharks Hope To Get Five Players Back By The End Of The Week

San Jose Sharks winger Timo Meier was among five players to resume skating on Monday after being in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. He was joined by Kevin Labanc, Matt Nieto, Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Radim Simek on the ice at San Jose's practice facility after the players who will play in Tuesday's clash against the Flames […]

Dillon Brooks Remains Out On Monday Evening

Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (hand) won't play on Monday against the Timberwolves. Fortunately, the veteran is close to returning after sustaining a fractured left hand before the regular season. Nonetheless, it will be business as usual against Minnesota, with De'Anthony Melton getting some extra run as a member of the starting lineup. The 23-year-old […]

Otto Porter Jr. Resting On Monday

Golden State Warriors forward Otto Porter Jr. (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. The team is calling it foot management, but this is basically a rest day for the veteran forward. Andre Iguodala is back in the rotation and will likely absorb most of Porter's minutes. There's not huge […]

Danny Green Will Play Monday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Danny Green (hamstring) will play during Monday's game against the New York Knicks. Green is back in action after missing the last three games due to a left hamstring issue. His return should push Furkan Korkmaz back to the bench. The Sixers are without Tobias Harris, Matisse Thybulle and Joel Embiid due […]

Petr Mrazek Out For Four Weeks

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Petr Mrazek (groin) has been placed on Injured Reserve retroactive to Nov. 4 and is set to miss approximately four weeks of action. The Czech netminder returned from a groin problem at the end of last month but ended up tweaking it again and now has to spend another lengthy time […]

Nerlens Noel Will Play Against Philly

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (back) will play against Philadelphia. The veteran was listed as questionable leading up to the bout on Monday night, but he will be good to go against a 76ers team without Joel Embiid. Mitchell Robinson (hip) will sit because of a hip ailment, so the door is open for […]

Conor Sheary Gets Promoted To The Second Line

Washington Capitals winger Conor Sheary will skate on the second line in Monday's matchup against Buffalo. Head coach Peter Laviolette continues to mix and match guys on the line after losing multiple forwards to injuries. Sheary has already logged some time with Lars Eller lately and they are joined by Daniel Sprong on the line. […]

Mitchell Robinson Out Against 76ers

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (hip) won't play during Monday's matchup against Philadelphia. The 23-year-old was riding a questionable tag, but after testing things out throughout the day, the team will play it safe by holding him out. His next chance to take the court will come on Wednesday against the defending NBA Champions, […]

Filip Chytil Won't Play On Monday

New York Rangers forward Filip Chytil (upper body) will sit out Monday's contest against Florida and is regarded as day-to-day. The 22-year-old had a really unfortunate night in Saturday's 6-0 loss to Calgary, as he got hurt during his first shift. Chytil has had a quiet season as a third-line center, but he did enjoy […]

Zach LaVine Available Against Brooklyn

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (thumb) will play on Monday night against the Nets. LaVine has been a frequent mention on the injury report because of a sprained left thumb, an ailment he's been dealing with for weeks now. Yet, he's continued to play through it. The 26-year-old is having another fantastic season, averaging 26.4 […]

Kemba Walker Playing On Monday Night

New York Knicks guard Kemba Walker will play on Monday evening against the 76ers. The veteran didn't suit up against the Cavs on Sunday to rest, but he will be back in the lineup against the short-handed 76ers. Nonetheless, Walker has gotten off to a slow start to begin the 2021-22 campaign, currently sitting on […]

MNF NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Bears vs Steelers Showdown

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! I hope your Week 9 has been profitable so far. I've been on quite a roll lately, having another solid day yesterday, cashing three of the four major slates, and just missing out on the afternoon-only slate. Tonight we have a brisk game between two low-scoring teams, as the Bears (3-5) head […]

Lions Not In The Market For Odell Beckham Jr.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that the team will not be in the market for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. as he goes through the waiver process. Beckham, who forced his way out of Cleveland, will be eligible to be claimed off waivers on Tuesday. There's word that the Seattle Seahawks […]

Tevin Coleman, Corey Davis To Return In Week 10

New York Jets running back Tevin Coleman (hamstring) and wide receiver Corey Davis (hip) are expected to return to action this week, according to head coach Robert Saleh. Coleman has been sidelined since the past three games while Davis has missed the past two, so the Jets offense is in for some reinforcements in a […]

DeAndre Hopkins Considered Day-To-Day

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) has been described as "day-to-day" by head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Hopkins sat out the Week 9 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers, so it seems he is on his way to return to action in Week 10 against the Carolina Panthers. The 29-year-old has not seen his usual […]

Dyami Brown Doing Individual Drills Monday

Washington Football Team rookie wide receiver Dyami Brown (knee) took part in individual drills on Monday, which means he could be nearing a return to action. Brown has played in just one game since Week 5, posting three catches for 30 yards in Week 6 against the Kansas City Chiefs. When the rookie returns to […]

Logan Thomas Could Practice This Week

Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas (hamstring) could return to practice this week, according to head coach Ron Rivera. Thomas has been sidelined since Week 4 and seems to be nearing a return as he was on the side field at Monday's session. The 30-year-old will take back his role as the No. 1 […]

Anthony Davis Hopeful To Play Against Hornets

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (thumb, illness) has been upgraded to probable for Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Head coach Frank Vogel mentioned that Davis was still dealing with a sore thumb, but his stomach was feeling better. There is a good chance that Davis plays on Monday, but fantasy managers are well […]