Broncos Hire Darren Rizzi As Special Teams Coordinator

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that the Denver Broncos hired former New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi as their special teams coordinator on Friday, per a source. Rizzi took over the Saints midway through the 2024 season after previous head coach Dennis Allen was fired. The 54-year-old gave the Saints an initial spark […]

C.J. Mosley Likely To Retire?

The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt thinks the most likely outcome for New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (neck) is that he retires this offseason, although there's still a chance he'll want to play elsewhere. Mosley played in only four games in 2024 due to various injuries, and even when he was available, he didn't look as […]

Allen Lazard Expected To Be Released

The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt writes that New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard is fully expected to be released after Year 2 of his disastrous four-year, $44 million contract he signed as a free agent in 2023. Lazard was downright bad in 2023 and played only slightly better with quarterback Aaron Rodgers last year before […]

Davante Adams Could Force His Release

The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt writes that New York Jets wide receiver Davante Adams is unlikely to want to return in 2025 with the team parting ways with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and Adams' contract is structured in a way that would give him the power to ultimately force his release. Adams has a $38.25 million salary […]

Dolphins Release Raheem Mostert

The Miami Dolphins informed former Pro Bowl running back Raheem Mostert of his release on Friday, according to his agent, Brett Tessler. Mostert led the NFL with 18 rushing touchdowns and had a career-high 1,012 rushing yards on 209 carries for the Dolphins in 2023 as a first-time Pro Bowler, but he predictably came back […]

Luis Patino Throwing Bullpens

San Diego Padres right-hander Luis Patino (elbow) is back throwing bullpen sessions at spring training this year after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right arm in late April of 2024. Patino made his major-league debut back in 2020 with the Padres and has spent time with the Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago White Sox […]

Zach Agnos One To Watch In Rockies Camp

MLB.com's Thomas Harding writes that Colorado Rockies right-hander Zach Agnos is one to watch in spring training and could be competing for an Opening Day roster spot. The former 10th-round pick in 2022 out of East Carolina University finished last year as the team's No. 28 prospect. He had a pristine 1.38 ERA, 17 saves […]

Brusdar Graterol Won't Throw For Another Month

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed reliever Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) will not begin his throwing program for around another month, but he has vowed that he will pitch in 2025. Graterol also said he feels that he has "a new arm" this spring after having shoulder surgery last November to have his labrum and a ligament repaired. […]

Michael McGreevy Arrives In Great Shape

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Michael McGreevy worked to add 15 pounds of muscle and arrived to spring training this year in great shape after making his major-league debut in 2024. The former first-round pick (18th overall) in 2021 went 3-0 over four outings (three starts) late last year and is now hoping to potentially win […]

Marco Luciano Moving To Corner-Outfield Spot

San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin said that infielder Marco Luciano will play a corner-outfield spot in spring training. Luciano admitted on Friday that he felt "totally lost" in the batter's box last year and said he wasn't ready mentally for winter ball and wanted to concentrate on getting in shape first and foremost. The […]

Kyle Wright Could Throw Live BP Next Week

Kansas City Royals right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder), who hasn't pitched in a big-league game since Sept. 28 of 2023 after having surgery to fix a torn capsule in his right shoulder, is slightly behind the other pitchers in camp but he could throw live batting practice next week. Wright was scheduled to throw a bullpen […]

Max Meyer Faces Hitters On Friday

Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer (shoulder) faced hitters for the first time on Friday in spring training during a live batting practice session. Meyer appears to be on track to be ready for the start of the 2025 regular season in late March despite having his season cut short last September due to right-shoulder bursitis. […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Hopes To Pitch In Spring Training Games

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) is hoping to pitch in Grapefruit League games toward the end of spring training, after which he's hoping to go on a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land, according to The Athletic's Chandler Rome. McCullers has already thrown seven bullpen sessions and is feeling good, but there's […]

Kutter Crawford Behind Due To Knee Soreness

Mass Live's Christ Cotillo reports that Boston Red Sox right-hander Kutter Crawford (knee) is a bit behind the other pitchers in spring training due to patellar-tendon soreness in his knee. However, Crawford is not being ruled out for Opening Day in late March. The 28-year-old might not pitch in Grapefruit League games right away as […]

Brayan Bello Dealing With Minor Shoulder Soreness

Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello (shoulder) was shut down earlier in the week for a couple of days due to shoulder soreness, but manager Alex Cora said it's nothing to be alarmed about, and Bello is scheduled to get back to his throwing program on Sunday or Monday. It's something to watch in spring […]

Kyle Bradish "Right On Track," Could Return In Second Half

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish (elbow) is "right on track" in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, manager Brandon Hyde said on Friday. Barring a setback in his recovery, Hyde said that a return is possible in the second half of the season for Bradish. The 28-year-old had Tommy John and an internal-brace procedure in […]

Felix Bautista Confident He'll Be 100% Ready For Opening Day

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista (elbow) told the media at spring training on Friday that he's currently at around 85 percent strength in his throwing program, but he's confident he'll be at 100 percent by Opening Day at the end of March. Bautista is over a year removed from Tommy John surgery on his right […]

Matt Shaw Day-To-Day With Oblique Issue

According to USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale, Chicago Cubs prized third base prospect Matt Shaw (oblique) is considered day-to-day with an oblique issue that the Cubs don't believe is serious. Although the Cubs don't think it's a serious injury for Shaw, it's certainly something to keep a close eye on this spring for the 23-year-old, who […]

Zach Neto Expected To Hit Fifth Or Sixth

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington said on Friday that he expects outfielder Mike Trout, designated hitter Jorge Soler and outfielder Taylor Ward being his top three hitters in some order during the 2025 regular season. It's also possible that one of the trio will bat in the cleanup spot. Shortstop Zach Neto (shoulder), meanwhile, […]

College Basketball Betting Picks: Battle for the Big 12 - Houston Cougars vs. Arizona Wildcats

Ladies and gentlemen, what an incredible day of college basketball we have laid out before us. Number one vs. Number two Auburn vs. Alabama, Wisconsin at Purdue, Michigan State at Illinois, IPFW vs. Robert Morris, and, of course, the Houston Cougars at Arizona. I've often dubbed this time of year as "Spot Szn," meaning that […]

Brandon Nimmo Feeling Good

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (foot) said his left foot is feeling good and that he's running at 91 percent, according to Newsday's Tim Healey. Nimmo said last month that his left foot was still bothering him and that he dealt with plantar fasciitis for much of the 2024 season. However, the 31-year-old is […]

Oscar Mercado Invited To Spring Training

The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Friday that outfielder Oscar Mercado and infielder Christian Arroyo will be in major-league spring training camp as non-roster invites. Mercado didn't appear at all in the major leagues last year and hit .222/.308/.405 with a .713 OPS, 12 home runs, 50 RBI, 16 stolen bases and 51 runs scored in […]

76ers Converting Jared Butler To Standard Contract

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared Butler is getting his contract converted from a two-way to a standard, two-year NBA contract. The former second-round pick in 2021 joined the Sixers at the trade deadline in the deal that sent Reggie Jackson and a 2026 first-round pick to Washington in exchange for Butler and four second-round picks. This […]

J.T. Realmuto To Start Fewer Games Behind The Plate

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson wants to preserve catcher J.T. Realmuto's body this season, which will almost certainly mean that he will catch fewer games in 2025. "I don't have a specific number I want to catch. There's no perfect answer, no way to know how my body is going to feel. Where I stand […]

Gregory Rodrigues Searching For Fourth Consecutive UFC Win On Saturday

Gregory Rodrigues will look to extend his win streak to four when he faces off against former title challenger Jared Cannonier. In his last bout, Rodrigues defeated Christian Leroy Duncan via unanimous decision. Rodrigues has seven wins under the UFC banner with five of them ending by knockout/TKO. DraftKings sees Rodrigues as the favorite with […]

Tony Gonsolin, Dustin May Could Begin The Year In The Bullpen

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handers Tony Gonsolin (elbow) and Dustin May (elbow) could begin the 2025 regular season in bullpen roles, according to manager Dave Roberts. Although Shohei Ohtani (elbow, shoulder) won't make his debut this year as a starting pitcher right away, both Gonsolin and May could be ticketed for relief roles. The 30-year-old Gonsolin […]

Yves Missi Suffers Hyperextended Knee On Thursday

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (knee) will not compete in any of the NBA All-Star activities this weekend after the team announced that he suffered a hyperextended right knee in their game on Thursday. The rookie was only able to play 12 minutes against the Sacramento Kings and posted two points, two rebounds, and […]

Jordan McAbee's NASCAR Betting Picks: 2025 Daytona 500 (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's finally here! The 2025 NASCAR season is ready to kick off with The Great American Race on Sunday afternoon, the 67th annual running of the Daytona 500. Superspeedway races are always fun to bet on because there are so many longshots that […]

Jared Cannonier In Dire Need Of Victory

Jared Cannonier will look to get back in the win column when he takes on Gregory Rodrigues in the main event of UFC Vegas 102 on Saturday. Cannonier was last seen in action at UFC Vegas 96 where he lost to Caio Borralho via unanimous decision. Prior to that, Cannonier lost to Nassourdine Imavov via […]

Nazim Sadykhov Looks To Remain Undefeated In The UFC

Nazim Sadykhov is set to take on Ismael Bonfim on the main card of UFC Vegas 102 on Saturday. Since signing with the UFC in 2022, Sadykhov has gone 2-0-1. His last match was at UFC 295 in New York at Madison Square Garden, where he faced off against Viacheslav Borshchev. After three rounds, the […]