Rafael Devers Likely To Be Designated Hitter To Start The Season

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (shoulder) has already said that he wants to stay at third base this season. The assumption was that newly added Alex Bregman would take over third base, which means Devers would become the everyday designated hitter. The coaching staff has been mostly avoiding the issue and saying these […]

Garnet Hathaway Avoids Serious Injury

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Garnet Hathaway (undisclosed) underwent several tests after exiting Thursday's contest early. All of his results came back negative, and it appears that the 33-year-old has avoided a significant injury. Hathaway exited Thursday's contest after taking a hard hit. Before exiting, he logged just over five minutes of ice time with four […]

Kristian Campbell The Favorite To Start At Second Base

Boston Red Sox rookie infielder Kristian Campbell is reportedly the favorite to start at second base to begin the season. The addition of Alex Bregman has added some uncertainty about who is going to start at second base. There was some speculation that Bregman would shift to second base while Rafael Devers stays at third […]

Tom Wilson Expected To Return On Saturday

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (illness) is expected to return on Saturday when the Capitals face the Tampa Bay Lightning. Wilson was unable to suit up in their previous contest on Thursday evening with an illness. However, the 30-year-old was able to log a successful practice session on Friday, suggesting he is past this […]

Raiders Unlikely To Make Large Financial Commitment To Veteran QB

The Athletic's Tashan Reed and Vic Tafur feel that it's unlikely that the Las Vegas Raiders will make a large financial commitment to a veteran quarterback who is expected to be available this offseason, according to league sources. The Raiders reportedly offered a two-year deal worth up to $90-100 million guaranteed to Los Angeles Rams […]

Packers Haven't Contacted Seahawks About DK Metcalf

There has been no contact or negotiations as of now between the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks regarding wide receiver DK Metcalf, a source told The Athletic's Matt Schneidman. A report earlier on Friday suggested that the Packers had already offered an enticing package to the Seahawks to potentially acquired Metcalf this offseason. While […]

Giants Looking Into Aaron Rodgers

The New York Giants are investigating all veteran quarterback options this offseason, including New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Giants reportedly offered Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford a two-year deal worth $90-100 million guaranteed, but Stafford and the Rams agreed to a restructured deal on Friday, so he's […]

Lauri Markkanen Ruled Out Friday Against Timberwolves

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves for injury management on his lower back. The dynamic 27-year-old has been dealing with a plethora of injuries since joining the Jazz, and they tend to lean on the more careful side since they're not competing for the […]

Rams, Matthew Stafford Reach Agreement On Restructured Deal

The Los Angeles Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford reached an agreement on Friday on a restructured deal that will keep him in L.A., sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter. Financial terms of the restructure weren't immediately available, but this now squashes all trade rumors this offseason after the Rams gave permission to Stafford to talk with […]

Hornets Signing Malachi Flynn To 10-Day Contract

According to Ron Boone of The Charlotte Observer, the Charlotte Hornets are signing free-agent guard Malachi Flynn to a 10-day contract on Friday. The 26-year-old last played for the Detroit Pistons last season after being traded several times from the Toronto Raptors, to the New York Knicks, and finally to the Pistons. In four seasons, […]

Florio's Football Show: 2025 Fantasy Football Consistency Guide with Bob Lung and Expo Insights

Michael F. Florio is joined by Bob Lung to discuss the Fantasy Football Expo! The two discuss why it is so much fun and what is new for 2025! They then discuss Bob's consistency guide and the importance of consistent results week-to-week in fantasy football. Is DK Metcalf too inconsistent to trust? What about Joe […]

What The Orlando Magic Can Learn From Golden State's Greatness

Those in attendance at the Kia Center on Thursday night witnessed history. Stephen Curry treated fans to his 14th 50-point game in large part due to his 12 made three-pointers. Not only did he tie Klay Thompson with three games of 12 or more made threes in a game, but he also passed Patrick Ewing […]

Asu Almbayev Looks To Remain Undefeated In The UFC

Asu Almbayev (21-2) is set to take on Manel Kape in the main event of UFC Vegas 103 on Saturday. Almabayev joined the UFC in 2023. Since then, he has won four fights in a row. Almabayev was originally expected to face former flyweight title challenger Steve Erceg but was moved to headline UFC Vegas […]

Manel Kape Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights

Manel Kape (20-7) is scheduled to take on Asu Almabayev in the main event of UFC Vegas 103 on Saturday. A title eliminator bout between Brandon Royval and Kape was expected to headline the event, but Royval was forced to pull out due to an injury. In his last bout, Kape got back in the […]

Commanders, Texans Have "Significant" Interest In Deebo Samuel Sr.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. is expected to be traded this offseason, and the Washington Commanders and Houston Texans have had significant interest in trading for him, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos have also checked in, among other teams, but Washington and Houston are believed […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Running Back Draft Sleepers: Must-Target RBs in 2025

This is a deep, deep running back class. Consensus rookie rankings have five of them as 1st-rounders: Ashton Jeanty, Omarion Hampton, Kaleb Johnson, Treveyon Henderson, and Quinshon Judkins. But every class has underrated prospects. That's especially important in classes that are stacked at one position.  The deeper they are, the more likely they are to be sleepers. […]

Julian Marquez In Dire Need Of Victory

Julian Marquez (9-5) will look to get back in the win column when he faces off against Cody Brundage in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 103 on Saturday. Marquez is on a three-fight losing streak, with all three losses coming by way of knockout. He was last seen in action back in June at […]

Heliot Ramos To Play Long Toss On Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (oblique) is going to throw from 120 feet away on Friday. Ramos continues to work his way back from a mild oblique strain. It's also worth noting that Ramos is going to hit in the batting cage again on Friday. It's not shocking to see the Giants bringing Ramos […]

Cody Brundage Looks To Get Back In The Win Column

Cody Brundage (10-6 with a no-contest) is scheduled to take on Julian Marquez in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 103 on Saturday. Brundage is coming off a no-contest against Abdul Razak Alhassan, which ended early due to illegal strikes landed to the back of Brundage's head. Prior to that bout, Brundage was defeated by […]

Tyler Fitzgerald Set To Make Spring Debut On Friday

San Francisco Giants infielder Tyler Fitzgerald (back) will make his spring training debut against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Fitzgerald has been brought along slowly after suffering a back injury early in camp. Luckily, it wasn't a major issue and it looks like Fitzgerald is going to be fine going forward. The expectation is that […]

Jack Kochanowicz To Start On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jack Kochanowicz (illness) is expected to take the mound for Tuesday's spring training contest against the Cleveland Guardians. He will throw a simulated game on Friday, but if all goes well then he'll be back on the mound early next week. The right-hander was scratched from his start on Thursday […]

Esteban Ribovics Looks For His Fourth UFC Win

Esteban Ribovics is scheduled to face off against Nasrat Haqparast on the main card of UFC Vegas 103 on Saturday. After losing his UFC debut to Loik Radzhabov, Ribovics went 3-0, with wins over Kamuela Kirk, Terrance McKinney, and a Fight of the Night split decision over Daniel Zellhuber this past September. DraftKings sees Ribovics […]

Kenley Jansen To Pitch On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (shoulder) is scheduled to make his spring training debut against the Athletics on Saturday. Jansen missed the end of last season due to shoulder inflammation, but it wasn't expected to be an issue heading into the 2025 season. Jansen signed a one-year deal with the Angels over the […]

Nasrat Haqparast An Underdog At UFC Vegas 103

Nasrat Haqparast (17-5) is scheduled to face off against Esteban Ribovics on the main card of UFC Vegas 103 on Saturday. Haqparast is currently riding a four-fight winning streak. In his lone appearance of 2024, Haqparast defeated Jared Gordon via split decision at UFC Saudi Arabia. Haqparast has gone 9-4 inside the UFC since 2017. […]

Luis Rengifo Making Spring Debut On Friday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (wrist) will make his spring training debut against the Chicago White Sox on Friday. He came into camp without restrictions following right wrist surgery from last August. Despite that, Rengifo has been held out of game action until now, but it sounds like the wrist is no longer an […]

Matthew Stafford's Return To The Rams Feels More Likely

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who is scheduled to meet with the Rams on Friday, feels more likely to return to L.A., according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Nothing is final, but it's looking like a reunion between Stafford and the Rams is more likely than a few days ago when it looked like […]

Evan Carter Scratched On Friday

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (illness) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Friday's contest against the Chicago Cubs. Rangers' manager Bruce Bochy said Carter is dealing with an illness, but he expects him to be back in the lineup on Saturday. Kevin Pillar will take over his spot in center field and […]

William Gomis A Favorite At UFC Vegas 103

William Gomis (14-2) will look to remain undefeated in the UFC when he faces off against Hyder Amil on the main card of UFC Vegas 103 on Saturday. Gomis was last seen in action at UFC Paris, where he defeated Joanderson Brito via split decision to extend his win streak to 12. DraftKings sees Gomis […]

Brandon Nimmo Making Spring Debut On Friday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (foot) will make his spring training debut against the Washington Nationals on Friday. Nimmo has been recovering from plantar fasciitis in his left foot, which is something that bothered him last season as well. The fact he's back in the lineup on Friday means that Nimmo must be feeling […]

Marcus Williams Expects To Be Released

Baltimore Ravens safety Marcus Williams is preparing for free agency with the full expectation that he will be released, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. A recent restructure of Williams' contract included a significant trigger that comes due on March 13, and Baltimore is expected to try and avoid that after he was benched in […]