Danton Heinen Signs With Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Danton Heinen Thursday to a one-year contract worth $ 1.1 million. The former Anaheim Ducks skater recorded seven goals and seven helpers in 43 Ducks games last season. Heinen has good hands, is a strong skater, and could help Pittsburgh offensively if he's put in the right situation. Where he […]

Ground Specialist Rani Yahya Hoping To Put On A Show In The Co-Main Event

Hoping to secure back-to-back wins after a loss and a draw, Rani Yahya (27-10-1) enters Saturday night's co-main event with a fellow dangerous grappler, facing off against KangKyung-ho. Very few fighters can finish a fight on the mat like Yahya, who has secured 21 of his professional 27 wins via submission. DraftKings sees Yahya as the […]

Warriors Use No. 7 Pick On Jonathan Kuminga

There's still a chance that the Warriors trade this pick later in the night, but for now, the Golden State Warriors are using the No. 7 pick on G League Ignite forward Jonathan Kuminga. Probably the most physical wing player in this draft, Kuminga can do some ball-handling and is an explosive player in transition. […]

Kyung Ho Kang Can Notch Fourth-Straight Win In Saturday's Co-Main Event Spot

A veteran of the UFC since 2013, the former Road FC champion Kyung Ho Kang (17-8) is quietly riding a three-fight win streak into Saturday's co-main event battle with Rani Yahya. Closely contested wins, two of those three victories have come by split decision. A ground finisher like his opponent, 11 of Ho Kang's 17 […]

Mets Talking To Cubs About Kris Bryant and Kyle Davies

Jon Heyman of the MLB Network reports that the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs are discussing a trade involving star third baseman Kris Bryant and pitcher Kyle Davies. The 29-year-old has been rumored to be traded to the Giants, and now the Mets have thrown their name into the Bryant sweepstakes. The Cubs recently […]

Josh Giddey Taken By OKC At No. 6

The Oklahoma State Thunder selected guard Josh Giddey with the No. 6 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft on Thursday evening. A solid ball-handler with good size, the 18-year-old has plenty of potential. Although fantasy managers may not see it immediately, considering OKC is currently in the midst of a rebuild, he is worth a […]

Cheyanne Buys Hoping For Her First UFC Win, Like Her Opponent

Similar to her opponent Gloria de Paula, Cheyanne Buys (5-2) is in search of her first major UFC win after being successful on the Contender Series. A grinding style fighter, four of her five career wins have come by decision. Buys' last appearance in the Octagon was a decision loss to Montserrat Ruiz in March […]

Magic Take Jalen Suggs At Pick 5

With the No. 5 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, the Orlando Magic have selected Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs. A surprising pick because virtually everyone expected Suggs to be taken by the Raptors with the fourth pick, the Magic get a potentially elite guard who some analysts had ranked as high as second on their […]

Scottie Barnes Drafted At No. 4

The Toronto Raptors selected Florida State forward Scottie Barnes with the No. 4 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft on Thursday night. The former Seminole averaged 10.3 points, 4.1 assists, and 1.5 steals at the collegiate level. His versatility allows him to play multiple positions, including point guard, which may signal the unofficial end to […]

Corey Perry Heading to Tampa Bay

The Tampa Bay Lightning signed veteran winger Corey Perry to a $2 million two-year contract on Thursday. At 36-years-old, Perry is coming off a pretty solid regular season despite averaging just 13:44 minutes of total ice time per game for Montreal. In 49 contests, he produced nine goals and 12 assists. Tampa Bay knows what […]

Dodgers Close To Acquiring Max Scherzer and Trea Turner

Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers are making "significant progress" on a deal that would send them Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer and star shortstop Trea Turner. It was reported earlier that NL West rival the San Diego Padres were close to acquiring Scherzer. The tables have turned in recent hours, […]

Evan Mobley Heading To Cleveland

The Cavaliers selected USC forward/center Evan Mobley with the No. 3 overall selection in the 2021 NBA Draft. The big man averaged 16.4 points, 8.7 boards, and nearly three blocks during his lone season as a Trojan. With Cleveland expected to make some moves before the start of the 2021-22 campaign, Mobley has a chance […]

Russell Westbrook Traded To Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards have officially agreed to a trade that will send guard Russell Westbrook to the Lakers for a package that includes Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and the No. 22 pick in this year's draft. The former NBA MVP will join a Lakers team that also includes LeBron […]

Gloria de Paula Hoping She Can Pull Of The Victory Saturday Night

Looking for her first Octagon win since the Contender Series, Gloria de Paula (5-3) enters the cage against a tough opponent in Cheyanne Buys. Showing she has some power in her strikes, three of de Paula's career five wins have come by KO/TKO. DraftKings sees "Glorinha" as the sizeable underdog Saturday night though, with a […]

Rockets Use No. 2 Pick On Jalen Green

With the No. 2 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets have selected Jalen Green, who spent the 2020-21 season playing in the G League for the Ignite team. Green should end up playing either the two or the three for Houston and gives the team an explosive perimeter threat who averaged 18.7 […]

Hector Santiago Suspended 80 Games

Seattle Mariners pitcher Hector Santiago has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for exogenous Testosterone, a performance-enhancing substance in violation of MLB's Drug and Treatment Program. What a year for Hector Santiago, who was suspended 10 games earlier in the year for a foreign substance and now 80 games for PEDs. The 33-year-old […]

Cade Cunningham Picked First Overall

The Detroit Pistons have done what's been expected for weeks: drafted Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham with the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. A potential generational player, Cunningham is able to do essentially everything on the basketball court. Last season for the Cowboys, Cunningham averaged 20.1 points per game on 43.8 percent […]

Landry Shamet Landing In Phoenix

The Brooklyn Nets are sending guard Landry Shamet to Phoenix in exchange for Jevon Carter and the 29th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. The deal will add critical depth to the Suns, a team plagued by injuries during the postseason. The 24-year-old averaged 9.3 points and shot nearly 39 percent from deep during […]

Taurean Prince Heading To Minnesota

The Timberwolves are acquiring forward Taurean Prince from the Cavaliers in exchange for guard Ricky Rubio, a 2022 second-round draft pick, and some cash. The 27-year-old battled injuries last season and appeared in only 29 games in Cleveland after landing there from Brooklyn. He averaged 10.1 points, 3.7 boards, and shot nearly 42 percent from […]

Yankees Looking To Trade Away Luke Voit

After acquiring first baseman Anthony Rizzo from the Cubs earlier in the day Thursday, the New York Yankees are now looking to trade away first baseman Luke Voit, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Voit is currently on the injured list with a bone bruise in his knee, but is believed to be able […]

Red Sox, Rays Expressing Interest In Jose Berrios

The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays have now joined the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers in the sweepstakes for Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The second-most coveted starting pitcher on the market behind Max Scherzer, Berrios is 7-5 with a 3.48 ERA, 1.044 […]

Lakers Nearing Trade For Russell Westbrook

The Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards are reportedly deep in talks to send Wizards guard Russell Westbrook to the Lakers for a package that would include Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and a first round pick. The deal isn't official yet and things could potentially fall apart still, but it sounds more and […]

Ricky Rubio Traded To Cleveland

Minnesota has traded guard Ricky Rubio to Cleveland. In return, the Timberwolves will acquire Taurean Prince. The Cavaliers will also get a 2022 second-round draft pick and some cash, and it will move Rubio to his fourth team in five years. The 30-year-old averaged only 8.6 points and 6.4 assists throughout 68 games last season. […]

Jon Gray Might Not Be Moved Before Deadline

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray might end up not being moved before Friday's trade deadline, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Gray had long been considered one of the more likely starting pitchers to be dealt by the deadline, but now Heyman reports that the Rockies may end up holding onto him, and […]

Prosecutors Drop Felony Charges Against Marcell Ozuna

After reviewing bodycam footage of a domestic violence incident involving Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna, local prosecutors have decided to drop the felony aggravated assault, strangulation charge against Ozuna, according to Amy Dash of Fox Sports Radio. Despite the dropped felony charge, Ozuna is still facing two misdemeanor charges of battery, family violence and simple […]

Josh Fuentes Optioned To Triple-A On Thursday

Colorado Rockies infielder Josh Fuentes has been optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque along with right-handed pitcher Jesus Tinoco. Both players were part of a corresponding move as pitchers Jose Mujica (recalled) and the recently acquired Ashton Goudeau (activated) join the big league roster. Fuentes had a few bright moments earlier this season but ultimately wasn't able […]

Angels Emerge As Late Suitor For Max Scherzer

The Los Angeles Angels have entered the last minute frenzy to try and complete a deal to acquire Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Earlier in the afternoon on Thursday it appeared that Scherzer was on the brink of being traded to San Diego, but there has been […]

Diego Castillo Traded To The Mariners

The Tampa Bay Rays have traded right-hander Diego Castillo to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for right-hander JT Chargois and third baseman Austin Shenton. Seattle recently traded closer Kendall Graveman and now acquired his replacement in Diego Castillo. The 27-year-old has been terrific as the Rays closer in 2021, converting 14-of-16 save chances to go […]

David Price Struggles On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher David Price struggled in Thursday's start versus the San Francisco Giants. Price had control issues this afternoon and allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), three walks and struck out two. Price worked mostly out of the bullpen and as an opener, but he has now made three straight starts […]

Max Kranick Struggles In Loss Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Max Kranick struggled on the mound against Milwaukee on Wednesday, allowing six runs on 10 hits and one walk while striking out three over five innings of work. He looked solid through his first five innings, but a three-run sixth inning chased him out of the game. After tossing five perfect […]