Islam Makhachev Stepping Up His Competition

There is a new Russian fighter on the horizon of the lightweight division that is looking to dominate. Islam Makhachev (19-1) will fight in the main event at UFC Vegas 31 with a chance to put himself in the conversation as one of the top lightweight fighters in the world. Showing he is more than […]

Marion Reneau Faced With Tough Task

Marion Reneau (9-7-1) can not only snap her four-fight losing streak this Saturday, but she can spoil the long-awaited return of former champion Miesha Tate. All four of Reneau's recent losses have come by unanimous decision. Prior to the streak, Reneau was undefeated in four straight bouts. At 44 years old, it's probably safe to […]

Carlos Carrasco To Begin Rehab Assignment Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) will begin his rehab assignment on Thursday by throwing one inning for High-A Brooklyn. The long-term plan is to have Carrasco make his Mets debut in early August, barring any further setbacks. The 34-year-old right-hander has yet to pitch in 2021 after suffering a torn hamstring. It […]

Shohei Ohtani To Showcase Two-Way Skills In All-Star Game

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will not only be starting on the mound for the American League team in the 2021 All-Star game on Tuesday, but he'll also be hitting for himself and batting leadoff. Ohtani has done it all this year, leading all of baseball with 33 home runs while also […]

Miesha Tate Set To Make Long-Awaited Return

It has been four and a half years since we have seen Miesha Tate (18-7) in action, but she is set to make her return to action against Marion Reneau on Saturday. After defeating Holly Holm for the UFC bantamweight championship, Tate would go on to lose her next two bouts before retiring in 2016. […]

Max Scherzer Starting For National League All-Stars

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer is starting for the National League squad in the 2021 All-Star game on Tuesday. Despite being 36 years old, Scherzer has remained one of the best pitchers in baseball. However, he's coming off his worst start of the year last Thursday against the San Diego Padres, when he allowed […]

Davante Adams' Value Tied To Aaron Rodgers' Return

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams will head into training camp as perhaps the No. 1 receiver in all of fantasy football, with one obvious caveat... The Packers have certainly been in the headlines all offseason, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers' discontent with the franchise has led the way. Rodgers' trade demands have not been […]

Can T.J. Hockenson Thrive With New QB?

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson will try and build off a career-season with a new signal caller, quarterback Jared Goff, under center for 2021. Hockenson racked up 67 receptions on 101 targets, producing 723 yards and six touchdowns. Hockenson's 2020 season got off to a fantastic start, totaling five touchdowns in his first eight […]

Joey Votto (1B, CIN) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 36% of leagues ANALYSIS: It's not often that we advise you to rush out and pick up a 37-year-old player off of waivers, but here we are. Yeah, his .257 average in the first half is still far below his .303 career batting average and his days […]

Could D'Andre Swift Be Offensive Focal Point?

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift could become the focal point of the team's offense in 2021. The second-year running back battled growing pains at the beginning of last year and injuries but flashed his potential by season's end. Over his final three games, Swift racked up 222 all-purpose yards with 11 receptions and three […]

Mitch Garver, Jake Cave To Begin Rehab Assignments

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (groin) and outfielder Jake Cave (back) are set to begin rehab assignments with the Triple-A St. Paul Saints. Cave will serve as the designated hitter and bat second with Garver behind the plate and hitting third. Cave has been out since May 12 with a stress reaction in his back […]

Akil Baddoo (OF, DET) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 33% of leagues ANALYSIS: Ah, stolen bases. The unicorns of fantasy baseball. The last league leader with more than 50 in a season was Dee Gordon in 2017. Gordon and Jonathan Villar are the only guys to steal 60 bases in a season in the […]

Jeremy Stephens Facing A Dangerous Polish Striker

At 0-4 with a no-contest in his last five bouts, Jeremy Stephens (28-18) is in dire need of a victory this Saturday. Out of the UFC since 2007, Stephens will be stepping into the Octagon on Saturday against the next generation of fighter at UFC lightweight in Mateusz Gamrot. DraftKings sees Lil' Heathen as the […]

Jared Goff Has Plenty To Prove

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is ready to turn the page on his career when camp opens in Detroit. Goff's star has dimmed over the past few seasons, going from franchise-quarterback for a Super Bowl team on the Rams to reclamation project for a transitioning Lions team. Goff's production has been on the decline since […]

PGA DFS Hole-By-Hole Breakdown: The Open (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the latest edition of the PGA DFS Hole-By-Hole Breakdown, where Josh Bennett (@JishSwish) breaks down the course the PGA Tour is playing each week. We think this course breakdown is an important slice of the "PGA DFS pie" and will help change the […]

Justin Jefferson Ready For Encore

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson will be ready to take his game to the next level in 2021. Jefferson enjoyed a historic rookie season, smashing Vikings rookie records once held by Randy Moss. Jefferson finished his season with 88 receptions for 1,400 yards and seven touchdowns. His 15.91 yards per reception was among the […]

Dalvin Cook Still A Difference Maker

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook remains a top-five choice among all players in fantasy as training camp looms. Cook racked up 1,918 all-purpose yards with 17 total touchdowns last season and was a dominant force at times. Cook totaled eight different games with at least 100 yards rushing and averaged an impressive 4.99 yards […]

Sharks Resign Josef Korenar To One-Year Contract

The San Jose Sharks have resigned goaltender Josef Korenar to a one-year contract. The 23-year-old goaltender was originally signed as an undrafted free agent out of the Czech Republic. He had a strong 2020-21 season split between Europe and the American Hockey League — especially during the playoffs. He also appeared in 10 games at […]

Najee Harris Impressing Big Ben

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris has impressed quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the early going. Roethlisberger stated on the NFL's Instagram page, "Once (Najee) gets it and it clicks and he goes full-speed, man, it is going to be something to see." The rookie out of Alabama is expected to see a heavy workload right […]

Hunter Renfroe (OF, BOS) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 47% of leagues ANALYSIS: Renfroe has gained quite a reputation for being an all-or-nothing type of fantasy player. His abhorrent .156 average with the Rays last year set that in stone. His .263 average in the first half of this season is 15 points better […]

Mateusz Gamrot Looking To Stay Hot

The former simultaneous KSW featherweight and lightweight champion Mateusz Gamrot (18-1) put the world on notice in his last bout, scoring a huge second-round TKO victory over Scott Holtzman in April. Ten of Gamrot's 18 career wins have come by the finish. DraftKings sees Gamrot as the decent favorite against veteran Jeremy Stephens. Gamrot's salary […]

Kirk Cousins Gets Mixed Reviews In Poll

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was not ranked in the top-10 among passers in a recent poll among 50 NFL executives. Cousins can be a polarizing topic, a player who passed for a career-high 35 touchdowns in 2020 but led his team to a frustrating 7-9 record. One NFL executive praised Cousins by saying, "He's […]

Luis Urias (2B/SS/3B, MIL) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 36% of leagues ANALYSIS: The multi-position eligibility, especially in leagues with shallow benches, is intoxicating, isn't it? The .279 BABIP in the first half is a touch low, so there is hope that the .237 average can increase a little. Still, who can't use 14 […]

Ben Roethlisberger Focused On Getting In Better Shape

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been focused on getting in better shape this offseason. The veteran quarterback struggled in 2020 and the Pittsburgh offense struggled along with him. Roethlisberger's surgically repaired right elbow is reportedly stronger this year, which should allow him to push the ball down the field more after he averaged a […]

Does Jimmy Graham Have Anything Left?

Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham will enter his 12th season as a pro trying to prove to the league that he can still contribute. Graham was fantastic in the red zone last season, catching eight touchdowns. But his play fell off the map in the second half of the season, catching only 15 passes […]

Terence Davis To Decline Qualifying Offer

Sacramento Kings guard Terence Davis is reportedly going to decline his $1.9M qualifying offer. That means, Davis is set to become a restricted free agent, which means the Kings can match any offer sheets he receives. Davis averaged 11.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists after being traded to Sacramento mid-season. It's being reported that Davis […]

Zach Parise, Ryan Suter Bought Out By Wild

Despite coming off of a promising end to the 2020-21 season, the Minnesota Wild are parting ways with two key veterans: forward Zach Parise and defenseman Ryan Suter. Both players were placed on waivers on Tuesday and will have the final four seasons of their respective contracts bought out. Both players signed identical 13-year, $98 […]

Darnell Mooney Could Be X-Factor For Bears

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney will be looking to take his play to the next level in 2021. The second-year receiver saw 98 targets last year, which ranked fifth among rookies last year. The receiver made plays early and often during his inaugural campaign and Bears fans dined out on creating memes of Mooney […]

Aron Baynes Suffers Minor Injury

Toronto Raptors center Aron Baynes (knee) was forced to exit mid-game during an exhibition game versus Team USA. Baynes collided into guard Bradley Beal and appeared to have suffered a knee injury. He went to the locker room and did return to the bench, but didn't get back into the game. Baynes averaged 6.1 points, […]

David Montgomery's Carries Could Be On The Rise

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery will head into the 2021 season as a focal point of the offense. Head coach Matt Nagy told reporters, "Depending on what the game is, what's happened the last couple years and why some of David's carries -- which aren't low -- haven't been quite as high is a […]