Saidyokub Kakhramonov Makes Best Of Late-Notice Fight; Earns Submission

Taking your UFC debut on late notice can sometimes be a curse or a blessing. For Saidyokub Kakhramonov, it was an absolute blessing. Up on the stats in the third round, Kakhramonov earned a third-round submission with just 21 seconds to go. Through the 14:39 into the contest, Kakhramonov tallied 36 significant strikes but 123 […]

A.J. Rose Held To 10 Yards

Minnesota Vikings running back A.J. Rose carried the ball six times for 10 yards in the team's second preseason game against the Colts. One week after Rose garnered attention for rushing for 100 yards, this performance was not as productive. He tied for the team lead in carries from the backfield but teammate Ameer Abdullah […]

Kirk Cousins Plays Into Second Quarter

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 5-fo-7 passes for 23 yards in the team's second preseason game against the Colts. Cousins played into the second quarter and got some much-needed reps in. The veteran passer didn't take any chances downfield but was able to connect on some quick-strike throws. This may be Cousins only preseason […]

Austin Hubbard Drops Another Decision To Move To 3-4 In The Octagon

Roller coaster ride of ups and downs continues for Austin Hubbard, dropping a decision to Vinc Pichel via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27.) Through the 15 minutes of action, Hubbard was able to land 56 significant strikes (66 total strikes) but absorbed 71 significant strikes. The takedown game was definitely won by Hubbard, landing four […]

Quintez Cephus Chips In 15 Yards

Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus caught two passes for 15 yards in the team's exhibition loss to the Steelers. The second-year wideout was targeted three times in the game. Many have been hoping that Cephus takes a step forward this season after flashing his game breaking speed in the final games of last season. […]

David Blough Passes For 143 Yards

Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough completed 12-of-17 passes for 143 yards with one touchdown in the team's preseason loss to the Steelers. Blough came on to replace Tim Boyle in the second half and guided the team to 20 fourth quarter points. Blough was accurate, if unspectacular, and has the inside track ahead of Boyle […]

Breshad Perriman Targeted Twice

Detroit Lions wide receiver Breshad Perriman did not register a catch in the team's second preseason game against the Steelers. The veteran was targeted twice but failed to haul in either of the attempts. This performance may seem insignificant but Perriman has been in and out of practice with different injuries. The Lions are counting […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Leads Lions With Five Targets

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown caught two passes for 12 yards in the team's preseason loss to the Steelers. The rookie led all receivers with five target in the game but wasn't able to produce much with his chances. It is clear that the coaching staff believes that St. Brown is no average […]

Brian Hill Far Outshined In Blowout

Tennessee Titans running back Brian Hill had 10 carries for 16 yards versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With running back Derrick Henry coming off of his second consecutive 2,000 yard rushing season, his handcuff could be a valuable piece if the volume finally wears Henry down. Hill is currently placed as the third-string running back […]

Tom Kennedy Leads Lions With 61 Yards

Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy caught four passes for 61 yards in the team's second preseason game against the Steelers. For the second exhibition game in a row, Kennedy led the Lions in receiving yards. The 25-year-old totaled 46 yards last week and has seemed to develop a nice rapport with the Lions backup […]

Craig Reynolds Scores Again

Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds carried the ball five times for 29 yards with one touchdown in the Lions preseason loss to the Steelers. Reynolds punched in his second touchdown of the preseason with just minutes to play in the game. This came one week after becoming a national story for scoring a touchdown […]

Eduardo Escobar Exits Sunday With Hamstring Injury

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Eduardo Escobar (hamstring) exited Sunday's game due to right hamstring discomfort, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Escobar grounded out in his final at-bat in the bottom of the seventh inning, and was then replaced on defense in the top of the eighth inning. He's been hitting well over 20 games […]

Jace Sternberger Making Case To Make Team

Green Bay Packers tight end Jace Sternberger caught only two passes for five yards but one of them went for a touchdown in the Packers preseason loss to the Jets. Sternberger followed up making some strong middle-of-the-field catches last week with a reception in the end zone. Sternberger was posited to be the next TE1 […]

Ja’Marr Chase’s Struggles Continue

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase continues struggling in practice. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor supported his young star, saying that his struggles are normal for a rookie. Even with Taylor voicing his support, bad press from practice is never a good sign. Coming out of college, Chase was reportedly one of the best and […]

Amari Rodgers Sees Five Targets Against Jets

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Amari Rodgers caught four passes for 31 yards in the team's second preseason game against the Jets. The rookie tied for the team lead with five targets despite getting off to a slow start in the game. Rodgers was targeted multiple time in the third quarter, picking up some first […]

Mookie Betts Targeting Thursday Return From IL

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) is targeting a return from the injured list on Thursday, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Manager Dave Roberts said that the plan is for Betts to go through a simulated game during the team's off day on Monday, and will repeat activities on Tuesday […]

Malik Taylor Racks Up 66 Yards Against Jets

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Malik Taylor caught four passes for 66 yards in the team's second preseason game against the Jets. Taylor tied for team lead with five targets and his 23-yard reception on the first drive led to an early 7-0 lead. Taylor is not in line to be a huge contributor out […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Goes 3-For-5 In Win

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 3-for-5 on Sunday as his club went on to lose to the Tigers 5-3 in extra-innings. He swatted a trio of singles and picked up a clutch two-out RBI in the eighth as he's seen his bat get hot lately with a .387 BA over his past […]

Steven Matz Throws Six Strong Versus Tigers

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz had a strong start versus the Tigers on Sunday, tossing six innings of one-run ball in the team's extra-inning loss. The left-hander surrendered just five hits and no walks with the only run coming off Miguel Cabrera's 500th career home run in the sixth, but he was stuck […]

Bo Bichette Logs Three Hits Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette led the team's offense on Sunday with three base hits as his club was defeated by the Tigers 5-3. He finished the day going 3-for-6 with two singles, a double, and a run scored while batting out of the leadoff for the third day in a row. Bichette has […]

Kurt Benkert Solid In Second Preseason Game

Green Bay Packers third-string quarterback Kurt Benkert completed 18-of-25 passes for 151 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the team's preseason game against the Jets. With reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers on the sidelines and Jordan Love held out with a sore shoulder, Benkert played almost every drive. He was solid, if unspectacular, moving the […]

Ke’Shawn Vaughn Performs Poorly

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn had nine carries for 18 yards against the Tennessee Titans. The sophomore had an extremely disappointing rookie season where he had only 26 carries for 106 yards, five receptions for 34 yards, one touchdown, and one fumble. Moreover, most of his production came in two blowouts against the […]

Julio Urias "Trending" Towards Starting Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias (calf) looks to be in line to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Manager Dave Roberts said that Urias is "trending" towards making his next start on Tuesday against the Padres after being sidelined since last Saturday with […]

Reynaldo Lopez Suffers First Loss

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez suffered his first loss of the season on Sunday versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Lopez went four innings and allowed six hits, three runs, zero walks and struck out four on the afternoon. The right-handed has been filling in Carlos Rodon (shoulder), but Rodon is expected to return […]

Kylin Hill Continues To Impress

Green Bay Packers running back Kylin Hill carried the ball seven times for 29 yards with one touchdown in the Packers second preseason game against the Jets. Hill added 11 receiving yards in the game and continues to make plays. Hill hit the edge with authority, turning up field and bowling through Jets defenders for […]

Mets Hope Francisco Lindor Could Be Activated Tuesday

The New York Mets are hoping that shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique) could be ready to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. Lindor has been out since mid-July with a Grade 2 oblique strain after slashing .228/.326/.376 with 11 homers, eight steals, 36 RBI and 49 runs […]

Gio Urshela To Begin Rehab Assignment Sunday

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with the Double-A Somerset Patriots on Sunday and is expected to start at third base, the team announced on Twitter. Urshela landed on the injured list at the beginning of the month with a hamstring strain, and had suffered a setback in […]

Mark Ingram Decent In Texans Debut

Houston Texans running back Mark Ingram had seven carries for 24 yards and one touchdown in his Texans debut against the Dallas Cowboys. It was just one season ago that Ingram was a Pro Bowler with 1,265 yards and 15 touchdowns from scrimmage, so it's within the realm of possibility that he bounces back. It's […]

Javier Baez Activated From IL, Starting Sunday

New York Mets shortstop Javier Baez (back) was activated from the injured list on Sunday and is starting against the Dodgers, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. Baez is getting the start at shortstop and is batting third in the lineup. To make room for Baez, the Mets optioned relief pitcher Geoff Hartlieb to Triple-A […]

Tutu Atwell Heavily Targeted

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell hauled in 8-of-13 passes in his preseason outing versus the Las Vegas Raiders. The speedster weighs only 160 pounds, which immediately turned many draft analysts away from the prospect, however, the Rams front office remained interested. To many's surprise, the Louisville product was selected in the second round. […]