Bryce Harper Could Return Friday
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (back) was hitting and fielding again on Thursday. While Harper has not played in a Grapefruit League game since March 14 because of soreness in his lower back, Thursday represented his third consecutive day of baseball activities. The 31-year-old slugger is scheduled to get at-bats at Carpenter Complex on... Read More
RJ Barrett Won't Play Friday
Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (personal) is officially ruled out for Friday night's game against the Orlando Magic. Barrett will miss his fifth consecutive game to be with his family while mourning the death of his younger brother. Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic confirmed the 23-year-old is without a return timetable yet and has the... Read More
J.D. Martinez Signing One-Year Deal With Mets
The New York Mets and free-agent designated hitter J.D. Martinez agreed to a one-year, $12 million contract on Thursday. After a long stay in free agency, Martinez lands in Queens one week before Opening Day to offer the Mets a formidable protection bat in their lineup behind slugging superstar Pete Alonso. The 36-year-old Martinez is... Read More
Zeke Nnaji Won't Play Thursday
Denver Nuggets center Zeke Nnaji (back) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the New York Knicks. The big man will miss his second game in a row due to lower back pain. The absence of Nnaji should open up additional minutes behind starting center Nikola Jokic. Head coach Mike Malone mentioned that... Read More
Brandon Ingram Exits Early During Thursday's Game
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (knee) was forced to exit early during Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. The star forward suffered a left knee injury during the third quarter of this game. He was putting minimal pressure on his knee and was helped to the locker room. This is concerning, but fantasy managers... Read More
Gary Harris Won't Return On Thursday
Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris (foot) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Harris was forced to exit early during this contest due to right foot soreness. The Magic will start Caleb Houstan in his place during the second half of this contest. Fantasy managers should also... Read More
Youssef Zalal Back In The UFC
Youssef Zalal (13-5-1) has signed back with the UFC as he's stepped up on short notice to face Billy Quarantillo at UFC Vegas 89. Zalal was in the UFC from 2022 until 2022 and began his UFC career on a three-fight winning streak. He then lost three fights in a row and after fighting Da'Mon... Read More
Billy Quarantillo Gets New Opponent At UFC Vegas 89
Billy Quarantillo (18-5) is set to face Youssef Zalal on the main card of UFC Vegas 89 on Saturday. Quarantillo was supposed to fight Gabriel Miranda but his opponent had to withdraw and was replaced by Zalal. Quarantillo is coming off a decision win over Damon Jackson and is 6-3 in the UFC. He enters... Read More
Cameron Saaiman Faces Fellow Prospect At UFC Vegas 89
Cameron Saaiman (9-1) is set to take on Payton Talbott on the main card of UFC Vegas 89 on Saturday. Saaiman is coming off his first career loss as he suffered a decision loss to Christian Rodriguez in October. The South African is 3-1 in the UFC as he also beat Terrence Mitchell, Mana Martinez,... Read More
Payton Talbott Puts Undefeated Record On The Line At UFC Vegas 89
Payton Talbott (7-0) is set to take on Cameron Saaiman in his second UFC fight on the main card of UFC Vegas 89. Talbott is coming off a third-round submission win over Nick Aguirre in his debut. Talbott, who's 25, is the favorite in this matchup as DraftKings has him at a salary of $8,300.... Read More
Justin Tafa Replaces His Brother At UFC Vegas 89
Justin Tafa (7-3) is set to face Karl Williams in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 89 on Saturday. Tafa was supposed to face Marcos Rogerio de Lima in February, but on fight week he suffered a knee injury and was replaced by his brother Junior Tafa. With Junior fighting then, Justin has since replaced... Read More
Karl Williams Looks To Extend Win Streak To Seven
Karl Williams (9-1) is set to face Justin Tafa in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 89 on Saturday. Williams is coming off a decision win over Chase Sherman last May and will now face Justin after he was originally booked to face Junior Tafa. Williams enters the fight as a sizeable favorite as DraftKings... Read More
Cameron Johnson Starting On Thursday
Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson will draw the starting nod versus the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. The Nets are still without Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle), which means Johnson gets another start. Johnson has played fairly well over the last few games. He has scored in double digits in four straight games. He's worth a look as... Read More
Torrey Craig Will Remain In Starting Five
Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig will remain in the starting five ahead of Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets. The assumption was that Craig would head to the bench with Coby White (hip) available for this game. Instead, Craig will remain in the starting unit while White comes off the bench. The veteran forward offers... Read More
Duncan Robinson Out Against New Orleans
Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson (back) won't suit up on Friday against New Orleans. He exited Monday's matchup with Philadelphia and was ruled out heading into Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers. Since then, the 29-year-old was diagnosed with left Facet Syndrome. His return will be contingent on how he responds to treatment. But until Robinson... Read More