Otto Porter On Track To Suit Up Wednesday

Chicago Bulls small/power forward Otto Porter (back) has been tagged as probable to play in Wednesday's game versus the Knicks due to back tightness. Porter has been able to suit up for each of Chicago's previous three contests, which likely indicates that barring a significant setback, he'll be available in his traditional bench role Wednesday. […]

Marcus Hogberg Between The Pipes For Ottawa On Tuesday

Ottawa Senators goaltender Marcus Hogberg will mind the crease on Tuesday against the high-flying Edmonton Oilers. The Orebro, Sweden, native has struggled with a record of 0-3-0 through four games. During that time, Hogberg has allowed 15 goals and made 82 saves. He will have to be on top of his game, as the Oilers […]

Boston Considers Utilizing Jayson Tatum At Point Guard

Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum could be adding a new role to his arsenal in the short term -- backup point guard. Per Celtics head coach Brad Stevens, Tatum could be used as the point guard with Marcus Smart (calf) and Payton Pritchard (knee) currently unavailable for the time being. Kemba Walker and Jeff […]

Joel Embiid Named Eastern Conference Player Of The Month

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was given Eastern Conference Player of the Month honors Tuesday, rewarding him for a stretch of play through December/January that was nothing short of dominant. Despite having missed five games due to injury, Embiid averaged 28.3 points and 11.3 rebounds per game, shooting 54.4 percent overall, including 40.4 percent from […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus Houston due to a sprained left knee. With George Hill (thumb) also unavailable, Theo Maledon figures to see a massive workload, while Hamidou Diallo should draw added DFS intrigue at the two-guard spot. The absence will be the first […]

Nikola Jokic Named Western Conference Player Of The Month

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was named the Player of the Month for December/January on Tuesday, rewarding him for his enormously impressive start to the 2020-21 season. Through his first 20 games, Jokic has averaged 26.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 8.6 assists per contest, having compiled at least a double-double in every game thus far. […]

Draymond Green, Eric Paschall Get Green Light Tuesday

Golden State Warriors power forwards Draymond Green (groin) and Eric Paschall (back) have both officially been deemed active for Tuesday's contest versus the Celtics. With James Wiseman (wrist) out of the mix for at least the next week, Green and Paschall should see increased rebounding opportunities while serving as small-ball centers. After recent injury riddled […]

Manuel Kape Finally Set To Make UFC Debut

Manuel Kape (15-4) will make his long-awaited UFC debut on Saturday as he takes on the division's fifth-ranked flyweight. Kape, a long-time RIZIN veteran, has won four of his last five bouts for RIZIN, with all of those being finishes. If anyone can finish an opponent at flyweight, it's Kape, who has finished 14 of […]

Alexandre Pantoja Set To Welcome UFC Newcomer On Saturday

The fifth-ranked UFC flyweight Alexandre Pantoja (22-5) will look to rebound from his lone loss in 2020 as he welcomes UFC newcomer Manel Kape into the Octagon on Saturday. Pantoja likes to finish his opponents, with 17 of his 22 career wins coming by either TKO/knockout or submission. Since a three-fight winning streak that started […]

Darcy Kuemper Will Be In The Crease Tuesday

Arizona Coyotes veteran netminder Darcy Kuemper gets the nod in goal on Tuesday night in St. Louis. Kuemper has played better of late, allowing two goals or less in his last four starts. He has a 2.44 goals-against average and .910 save percentage. It will be a tough task for Kuemper and the Coyotes on […]

Askar Askar Has Tough Draw Against Cody Stamann

Askar Askar (11-1) will make his UFC debut on about a week's notice as he gets set to battle Cody Stamann on the main-card portion on Saturday. Askar is coming off of a decision win in LFA in October of last year. Nearly half of Askar's wins have come by decision, as he's finished six […]

Cody Stamann Gets A Late Change Of Opponent For Saturday

Cody Stamann (19-3-1) can get back to his winning ways Saturday as he takes on Askar Askar. Stamann was scheduled to face Andre Ewell, but Ewell pulled out just a week prior to the fight. Stamann is a grinding style of fighter who will push his opponent to the end, winning 11 of his 19 […]

Kevin Lankinen Starts Tuesday In Chicago

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Kevin Lankinen will be between the pipes Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. On Sunday, Lankinen saved 33 shots, allowing just one goal. Tuesday will be his seventh start in the last eight games that the Blackhawks have played. Lankinen has played well for his team with a record of 3-1-2 and a […]

Beneil Dariush Looks To Push His Way Into The Top 10

Always considered one of the best fighters in the world, Beneil Dariush (19-4-1) has been on a roll lately, winning his last five bouts in a row. Four of those five wins have come by finish. Thirteen of his 19 career wins have actually come by the finish, with eight of those being submissions. The […]

Rory McIlroy To Make First Start At Waste Management

While we aren't talking about sub-10 percent ownership, it is trending in the direction that Rory McIlroy is looking like he might be the contrarian option in the $10,000 range. Part of that might be because the Irishman will be making his first start at TPC Scottsdale, but some gamers have remained frustrated with the […]

Kendrick Nunn Slips From Heat’s Rotation

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Kendrick Nunn went from scorching the nets to abruptly sitting on the sidelines over the past two weeks. From Jan. 16-28, Nunn averaged 16.4 PPG and was one of the team's primary offensive catalysts, particularly while they dealt with the league's health and safety protocols. But upon getting much of their […]

Diego Ferreira Looks To Avenge His First Career Loss Saturday

Diego Ferreira (17-2) will look to avenge the first loss of his career as he battles Beneil Dariush on Saturday. The two met at UFC 179 in October of 2014, when Ferreira lost via decision. Since then, Ferreira has gone 6-1, including winning his last six fights in a row. The 10th-ranked lightweight has finished […]

Miami Likely To Have Avery Bradley Available Wednesday

Miami Heat shooting guard Avery Bradley (knee) has been deemed probable to suit up for Wednesday's contest versus Washington as he works through a knee ailment. Bradley was able to return for Monday's outing, but he went 0-for-4 from the field following a two-game absence. The veteran's season has been sidetracked by both the league's […]

James Reimer Guards The Crease Tuesday In Chicago

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender James Reimer starts Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Morweena, Manitoba native has a record of 3-0-0, allowing just six goals. Even more impressive is his goals-against-average of 1.99 and a save percentage of .918. Reimer should have some help as four Carolina players are expected to return to the lineup tonight. […]

Onyeka Okongwu Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (Achilles) has been listed as questionable to play in Wednesday's contest versus Dallas due to a sore left Achilles. Okongwu has received sporadic playing time since making his professional debut Jan. 15, having served primarily as a backup for Clint Capela. Selected with the sixth overall pick in the 2020 […]

John Wall Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Houston Rockets point guard John Wall (Achilles) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus Oklahoma City due to injury management as he works his way back from a torn Achilles tendon. Wall has played in each of the Rockets' past five contests, but has averaged just 24.5 minutes per night, a significant step down […]

D'Angelo Russell Returns To Injury Report Ahead Of Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (quad) has once again popped up on the injury report as questionable for Wednesday's game versus San Antonio as he works through a right quad contusion. The injury initially cost Russell three contests, but he has played in each of the team's three previous games, albeit with a diminished […]

Nassir Little Ruled Out For Tuesday’s Contest

Portland Trail Blazers small/power forward Nassir Little (knee) has been deemed unavailable to suit up for Tuesday's game versus Washington due to a sprained left knee. Little went for a career-high 30 points Monday, having entered the starting five in place of Derrick Jones Jr. (foot). With Portland down not only Little and Jones, but […]

Teuvo Teravainen Expected To Be In The Lineup Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Teuvo Teravainen hasn't played since Jan. 18 while being on the NHL's COVID-19 list. He is set to return to the lineup Tuesday as his team plays the Chicago Blackhawks. The Helsinki, Finland, native should see ice on the first line against Chicago Tuesday night.

Joel Embiid Set To Suit Up Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (back) has been removed from the team's injury report ahead of Wednesday's contest versus Charlotte. Embiid was unable to play Sunday as he continues to work through back tightness. When healthy, Embiid has delivered MVP-level production, having averaged 35.6 points and 10.4 rebounds over his last five contests. With Embiid […]

Webb Simpson Looks To Defend Title In Arizona

After capturing the title at TPC Scottsdale in 2020, Webb Simpson returns to Arizona with hopes of getting the job done for the second consecutive year. It is worth noting that Simpson shot just an even-par 71 on day one of the tournament last season, and it might help live bettors to realize that golfers […]

Joonas Korpisalo Starts For Blue Jackets On Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Joonas Korpisalo will be starting against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday. Korpisalo has played in five games this season with a record 2-1-2. His goals-against-average of 2.17 and a save percentage of .936 is impressive as he has split time with fellow goaltender Elvis Merzlikens. The Blue Jackets will be in […]

Padres Extend, Promote General Manager A.J. Preller

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller not only earned the title of President of Baseball Operations on Tuesday, he also got his contract extended through the 2026 season. Preller has been with the club since August 2014, but his most recent off-season has brought significant pomp and excitement to the Padres' roster. After having […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Remains Sidelined Against Spurs

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns is still in the league's COVID-19 protocols and will not play Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Towns should be nearing a return, but both the team and Towns will likely play it safe given the protocols and conditioning needed after recovery from the virus. Naz Reid has been a solid […]

Nelson Cruz Remains Twins Top Choice At DH

Free-agent designated hitter Nelson Cruz does not have a contract with spring training just two weeks away from starting. A reunion with the Minnesota Twins continues to be the obvious choice for both sides, and it appears that the unsettled nature of the universal DH is throwing Cruz's market into flux. Cruz continued to mash […]