Johnny Cueto Wins Tough Matchup Thursday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto improved to 7-5 in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Dodgers. Cueto pitched 5 2/3 innings scoreless innings, allowing four hits and two walks with five strikeouts. The veteran has put together a respectable 3.84 ERA through 17 starts but has been up and down throughout. It would make […]

James Bouknight Taken At No. 11

The Charlotte Hornets opted to take James Bouknight with the 11th overall selection in the 2021 NBA Draft on Thursday night. A solid playmaker and inside scorer, the UConn alumni averaged 18.7 points and 5.7 rebounds during his final season at the collegiate level. He struggled from deep, which will need to be addressed, and […]

Tucker Barnhart Drives In Two In Win

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart went 2-for-3 with two RBI in a 7-4 win over the Chicago Cubs. Barnhart drove in both Joey Votto and Tyler Naquin with a two-run single in the sixth inning to give the Reds a 4-3 lead. The veteran catcher is now hitting .266 with four homers, 31 runs, and […]

Mike Trout Receives Encouraging MRI Results

Los Angeles outfielder Mike Trout (calf) underwent an MRI on Thursday and received encouraging results. He still isn't running and remains without a timetable for a return. The three-time MVP continues to feel soreness in his calf, which is preventing him from fully ramping up. The Angels will be cautious with their star outfielder, and […]

Ziaire Williams Unofficially Selected By Memphis

With the No. 10 selection in the 2021 NBA Draft, the New Orleans Pelicans selected forward Ziaire Williams. However, he is unofficially a Memphis Grizzly after both clubs made a deal throughout the week which saw Jonas Valanciunas, Eric Bledsoe, and Steven Adams changing addresses. Smith averaged 11.4 points and 4.3 boards at Stanford during […]

Joey Votto Sets Franchise Record With HR In Sixth Straight Game

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer and two runs in a 7-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Votto set a new Reds record by hitting a homer in six straight games in the win. He explained his recent success by simply telling reporters that he's "trying to […]

Luis Castillo Picks Up Fifth Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo allowed three runs over six innings in a 7-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Castillo struck out eight and walked two on the way to picking up his fifth win of the season. His only mistakes in the game were a solo homer to Patrick Wisdom and a […]

Kings Take Davion Mitchell At Pick 9

With the No. 9 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings have selected Baylor guard Davion Mitchell. The 22-year-old is a bit of a risk because of his age, but he was incredibly productive for the Bears last year, averaging 14.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 1.9 steals per game. Arguably the […]

Franz Wagner Heading To Orlando

The Magic picked up forward Franz Wagner with the No. 8 selection in the 2021 NBA Draft. The brother of Moritz Wagner, the German averaged 12.5 points, 6.5 boards, 1.3 steals, and a block throughout his final season as a Michigan Wolverine. He will join a young cast of players in Orlando, and he has […]

Terry Francona Steps Away For Remainder Of 2021

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona is stepping away for the remainder of the season to focus on mental health issues, effective immediately. DeMarlo Hale will serve as acting manager. Tito will have his hip replaced on Monday, and 5-to-6 weeks after that he"ll have a permanent rod in his foot. When asked about his future […]

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 […]