Austin Slater Activated From Injured List

The New York Yankees have reinstated outfielder Austin Slater (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list and optioned catcher J.C. Escarra to Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. Slater is back after missing a month with a strained left hamstring - an injury he suffered less than a week after the Yankees acquired him […]

Jets Expect Sauce Gardner to Play in Week 1

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said he expects cornerback Sauce Gardner (leg) to suit up for the Week 1 season opener on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Gardner was limited in the team's first official practice of the year on Wednesday before upgrading to a full […]

Chris Olave, Zay Flowers, DK Metcalf: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

The NFL season is finally here. With fantasy drafts now in the rearview mirror, all managers will turn their attention to some start and sit decisions. While the first week of the season is always the toughest for these start and sit decisions, starting your studs always feels like the best bet early on in […]

Josiah Gray to Start Rehab Assignment Sunday

Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray (elbow) will start for High-A Wilmington on Sunday, according to Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com. It'll be Gray's first game action since he underwent Tommy John surgery with an internal-brace procedure in July 2024. Gray only made two starts last season (none after April 4), but he was an All-Star out […]

Tyreek Hill "Absolutely" on Track to Face Colts on Sunday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (oblique) is "absolutely" on track to play in the Week 1 season opener against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, per head coach Mike McDaniel. It's what fantasy managers want to hear after drafting the Cheetah at a discounted price after a disappointing 2024 campaign (by his standards). The 31-year-old […]

De'Von Achane "Absolutely" on Track to Play in Week 1

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (calf) is "absolutely" on track to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday versus the Indianapolis Colts, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. Achane was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday and previously said he feels 100 percent going into the first game of the year. […]

Paul Sewald Begins Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers reliever Paul Sewald (shoulder) has begun a minor-league rehab assignment with High-A West Michigan, according to Emily Waldron of Baseball America. Seawald has been out with a strained right shoulder since July 12, but the Tigers acquired him from the Cleveland Guardians on July 31 with the hope that he'd bolster their bullpen […]

Michael Penix Jr. "Ready" for Week 1

Despite not picking up any playing time during the preseason, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is all geared up for the team's Week 1 meeting with the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers. "I know when game day comes up, the whole game plan will be in. I'll be ready," said Penix Jr. The University of […]

Darren Waller Suffers Setback, Now Doubtful for Week 1

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that tight end Darren Waller (hip) suffered a setback before Thursday's practice and is now doubtful to play in the Week 1 season opener on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, according to ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques. The Dolphins have been easing Waller in all training camp after he came […]

Kyle Stowers to Begin Rehab Assignment on Friday

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers (oblique) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday, Isaac Azout of Fish on First reports. Stowers has been on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 strain of his left oblique since Aug. 17, but he could return to the Marlins sometime in the next […]

Malik Nabers' Reps Limited Friday Due to "Tight" Back

According to New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, wide receiver Malik Nabers (back) will have his reps limited at Friday's practice. Daboll notes that the 22-year-old's back is a "little tight," but he'll be good to go for Sunday's road meeting with the Washington Commanders. Nabers was able to steer clear of the team's […]

Fantasy Football Injured Reserve (IR) Tracker: Week 1 Injury Updates for Brandon Aiyuk, Joe Mixon, Jalen Coker, Christian Watson, Jalen McMillan

The 2025 NFL season is here, but not every player who will impact fantasy leagues this season is going to be in action this weekend. Fantasy managers need to be mindful of players who are currently injured but have a chance to return before the end of the year. Players who have been placed on […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football Saturday Main Slate (9/6/25)

We have another dozen games on the Saturday main slate on DraftKings. This isn't as loaded as last week's slate, but we still have a couple of good games and some good offenses against terrible defenses. We have some teams that don't often appear on DFS slates, but at least they are all FBS teams. […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Tank Bigsby, Breece Hall, Braelon Allen Outlooks

We offer a collective “thank you” to the football gods for blessing us with some early-season chaos. While Jets vs. Steelers isn’t exactly Jets–Patriots or Steelers–Ravens level beef, it still has drama: Aaron Rodgers’ return to New York, Justin Fields trying to dunk on the team that ghosted him for Russell Wilson (after he literally […]

Tony Pollard - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-floor RB2 ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard was quite productive operating in the lead role in 2024 and is poised to remain in the top spot on the depth chart in 2025. Last season, in his first year with the Titans, Pollard totaled 1,079 yards […]

Trey Benson - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all leagues (bench stash) POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside RB4 ANALYSIS: Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson had a limited role during his rookie season. In 2024, the former 66th overall pick ran the ball just 63 times as he served as the clear backup to workhorse James Conner. In this limited role, […]

Caio Borralho Set For A Title Eliminator Bout

Caio Borralho will look to remain undefeated in the UFC and earn a title shot when he takes on Nassourdine Imavov in the main event of UFC Paris on Saturday. The last time we saw Borralho was in August 2024 in The APEX when he defeated Jared Cannonier in a main event. With that win, […]

Nassourdine Imavov Looks To Earn A Title Shot

Nassourdine Imavov will look to extend his win streak and earn a title shot when he takes on Caio Borralho in the main event of UFC Paris on Saturday. Since his bout with Chris Curtis, which resulted in an NC after an accidental clash of heads, Imavov has looked great, beating the likes of Roman […]

Mauricio Ruffy Looks To Extend His Win Streak

Mauricio Ruffy will look to extend his win streak when he takes on Benoit Saint Denis in the co-main event of UFC Paris on Saturday. Ruffy is riding a seven-fight winning streak, and he's known as one of the best strikers in the lightweight division. In his last fight, Ruffy faced off against UFC veteran […]

Keon Coleman Predicted to Lead Bills Wide Receivers in "Snaps, Targets, and Yards"

Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic predicts that Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (groin) will lead the team's wide receivers in snaps, targets, and yards this season and writes that the Bills have "loved what they've seen from Coleman this summer and are optimistic a breakout could occur." Coleman was limited earlier this week in […]

Benoit Saint Denis Set For UFC Paris Co-Main Event

Benoit Saint Denis will look to win back-to-back fights when he takes on Mauricio Ruffy in the co-main event of UFC Paris on Saturday. Saint Denis returned to the win column in his last bout at UFC 315 after defeating Kyle Prepolec via second-round submission. Prior to his win over Prepolec, Saint Denis was on […]

Romeo Doubs - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end WR3 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs has posted back-to-back 600-yard campaigns, serving as a reliable option in the passing attack. While he has never shown elite upside, Doubs has been a dependable option for quarterback Jordan Love. In 2024, Doubs caught 46 […]

Modestas Bukauskas Looks To Extend His Win Streak

Modestas Bukauskas will look to extend his win streak when he takes on UFC veteran Paul Craig on the main card of UFC Paris on Saturday. Bukauskas was initially cut from the UFC following a three-fight skid, but he earned his second UFC shot after reclaiming the Cage Warriors' light heavyweight belt. Since then, he's […]

Tristan Wirfs Could Return from Knee Injury in Week 3?

Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports that "on the optimistic side," Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs (knee) may return for the team's Week 3 matchup against the New York Jets. Wirfs missed all of training camp after undergoing surgery on his right knee, but avoided being placed on the physically unable […]

Paul Craig In Dire Need Of Victory

UFC veteran Paul Craig will look to get back in the win column when he takes on Modestas Bukauskas on the main card of UFC Paris on Saturday. Craig is in desperate need of a win as he's winless in his last four bouts. He was finished by Brendan Allen and Caio Borralho and lost […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Likely to Lead Patriots in Carries in Week 1?

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson "will likely lead the team in carries" in the opener against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to Chad Graff of The Athletic. In the same article, Graff predicts that it's "only a matter of time" before rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson takes over the team's RB1 role, so […]

Mason Jones Set for Main-Card Bout

Mason Jones is set to face off against Bolaji Oki on the main card of UFC Paris on Saturday. Jones began his second stint in the UFC with a strong performance against UFC veteran Jeremy Stephens in May at UFC Des Moines, beating him via unanimous decision, as he earned his 16th career win. The […]

Reed Garrett Starts Rehab Assignment on Thursday

The New York Mets sent right-hander Reed Garrett (elbow) on a rehab assignment to the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Thursday. Garrett actually started the game, threw one shutout inning, and struck out two batters. The Mets placed Garrett on the 15-day injured list on August 25 due to elbow inflammation. Given that he was […]

MMA DFS DraftKings Value Picks For UFC Paris

The French connection is strong in another installment of UFC Paris--but even better are the recent UFC signees that grace this card. This is an incredibly exciting card (unfortunately starting at noon in Week 2 of College Football) for those that love MMA outside of the UFC. For those who don't, you are about to […]

KaVontae Turpin Hauls in Two Receptions

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin was able to get involved in both the running and passing game on Thursday. Turpin hauled in both his targets for 27 yards in the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He also rushed the ball twice for nine yards on the ground in the 24-20 defeat. The 29-year-old is […]