Adbert Alzolay Dealing With Forearm Bruise

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Adbert Alzolay (forearm) took a ball off of his forearm and is dealing with a bruise. Alzolay was the most likely option to pitch Game 2 of Monday’s doubleheader versus the Cardinals, but his injury changed the clubs plans. Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports that if Alzolay’s bruise heels, […]

Patrick Beverley Questionable Versus Dallas

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Head coach Doc Rivers mentioned that he's hopeful Beverley will be available, but it sounds like it'll be a game time decision. Landry Shamet (foot) is also questionable for this contest, which means the Clippers could be […]

Tyson Miller Will Start Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Tyson Miller will make his big league debut in the second game of a doubleheader on Monday versus the Cardinals. Miller, 25, pitched in Double-A and Triple-A in 2019 and put together a 4.35 ERA in 26 starts with a 1.28 WHIP. Miller will likely be returned to the Cubs training […]

Landry Shamet Questionable For Monday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Landry Shamet (foot) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He was unable to play Wednesday or Friday due to a left foot sprain. The Clippers could be without him for Game 1, but Shamet hasn't been sharp during the bubble games. Reggie Jackson, Rodney McGruder and […]

Ian Happ, Kyle Schwarber Sitting Out First Game Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielders Ian Happ and Kyle Schwarber will sit out the first game of Monday’s doubleheader against the Cardinals. With the Cubs facing lefty Kwang Hyun Kim, it makes sense to rest both outfielders for the second game of their doubleheader. Albert Almora Jr. will replace Happ and bat eighth, while David Bote will […]

OG Anunoby Playing Against Brooklyn

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (knee) will play in Game 1 versus the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. He played the first six seeding games before suffering a right knee injury that forced him to miss the final two contests. Anunoby is not expected to be limited and should be heavily used in an attempt to […]

Serge Ibaka Will Play In Game 1

Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka (knee) will suit up for Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He only played in five of the seeding games due to a lingering knee issue. The team is likely going to be cautious going forward and could restrict him during Game 1. Chris Boucher could see a few more […]

DeAndre Hopkins Expected Back Soon

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) missed a second day of practice on Monday due to a sore hamstring, but head coach Kliff Kingsbury said that he expects Hopkins to be back at practice soon. Kingsbury also doesn't think Hopkins' absence will restrict him from learning the offense or gaining chemistry with quarterback Kyler […]

Rob Gronkowski Adjusting To Florida Heat

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski, who is returning to the NFL after an 18-month hiatus, is struggling a bit in training camp in the Florida heat. "He's probably in New England shape, but he's not in Florida shape. That humidity and heat's kicking his a-- pretty good," head coach Bruce Arians said. We […]

Jerick McKinnon Working Like He's Broke

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon has collected $15.5 million the last two years without even playing a snap for the 49ers because of a knee injury, but he's working extremely hard as he tries to come back in 2020. “I work like I’m broke,” McKinnon said. “It’s hard to stop working.” He has […]

Daniel Cormier Unable To Capture Title In Farewell Bout

Daniel Cormier was unsuccessful in his bid to become a two-time UFC heavyweight championship, losing by unanimous decision to Stipe Miocic. Cormier landed 105 significant strikes on the night and a total of 145 total strikes. The wrestling game of DC was not really implemented, as he only attempted two takedowns and landed one. According […]

Melvin Gordon III Struggling With Altitude In Denver

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III said that he's "struggling up here a little bit with the altitude." Gordon hasn't shown any ill effects when running the ball in drills, but he feels the altitude from play to play and practice to practice. The Broncos signed him to a two-year, $16 million deal in […]

Gerald McCoy Has Ruptured Quad, Out For The Season

Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Gerald McCoy's (quadriceps) MRI exam on Monday showed a ruptured quad tendon, and he'll miss the entire 2020 season. It's a huge blow to Dallas' defensive line after they signed McCoy to a three-year contract in free agency. McCoy has 59.5 sacks in his 10 years in […]

Eagles To Miles Sanders: "You're The Guy This Season"

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders has been told he will be "the guy" by head coach Doug Peterson. Sanders had a productive rookie season rushing for 818 yards and three touchdowns on 179 carries while adding an impressive 50 receptions, 509 yards and three more touchdowns through the air. Now, with Jordan Howard out […]

Giants Release Chandler Catanzaro

The New York Giants released veteran kicker Chandler Catanzaro on Monday, according to a source. With the move, Graham Gano, who was signed by the team on Sunday, will enter 2020 as the team's starting kicker. Gano reunites with former Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman in New York. The 33-year-old kicker has been pretty solid […]

Ravens Not Interested In Antonio Brown

The Baltimore Ravens are interested in free-agent wide receivers -- they've scheduled a workout with veteran Dez Bryant -- but they are not interested in Antonio Brown. Quarterback Lamar Jackson has worked out with Brown, but it's hard to see the Ravens going in this direction after owner Steve Bisciotti publicly apologized following the Ray […]

Stipe Miocic Successfully Defends Title

Stipe Miocic took the trilogy bout with Daniel Cormier to the limit Saturday night, winning by unanimous decision. Statistically, Miocic landed 171 total strikes, with 115 of those being listed as significant strikes. His attempts to get the bout to the ground when he wanted to were unsuccessful, going 0-for-6 on his takedown attempts. With […]

Chris Moore To Miss Time With Broken Finger

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Chris Moore (finger) will miss some time in camp with a broken finger, according to head coach John Harbaugh. It's unclear how much time Moore will miss, so stay tuned for more details on the situation. Moore caught just three passes for 21 yards in 14 games played last season for […]

Iman Marshall To Miss 2020 Season

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that cornerback Iman Marshall (knee) suffered a major knee injury on Sunday, and sources confirmed that he tore several ligaments, including his ACL. Marshall will need surgery and will miss the entire 2020 season after he was a fourth-round draft pick in 2019. The 23-year-old played in just […]

Lions Sign Jonathan Williams

The Detroit Lions signed former Colts and Bills running back Jonathan Williams on Monday to provide some depth in their backfield. The 26-year-old was with the Colts last year, touching the ball 54 times for 294 yards and a lone score. With rookie D'Andre Swift and Kerryon Johnson seeing most of the backfield work for […]

Brayden Schenn's Overtime Winner Helps Blues Take Game 3

St. Louis Blues forward Brayden Schenn helped the team stay alive in their first round series and avoid being pushed to the brink of elimination in Sunday's 3-2 overtime victory against the Vancouver Canucks. Schenn's breakaway goal late in the first overtime period helped the Blues close the gap to a 2-1 series lead, while […]

49ers Fear Jalen Hurd Has Torn ACL

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd (knee) is undergoing an MRI exam on Monday after suffering what is believed to be a major knee injury in practice on Sunday, according to sources. The fear is that Hurd's MRI will reveal a torn ACL, which would keep Hurd out for another full season. The athletic […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (8/17/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA Playoffs tip-off on Monday with a four-game slate beginning at 1:30 pm ET. We're back to rotations and minute projections that we can generally count on, which makes the studs easier to project but it also keeps value plays at a premium. The DAL/LAC matchup looks especially intriguing as four mega-stars in Kawhi […]

Jakub Voracek Scores Lone Goal In Game 3 Victory

Philadelphia Flyers forward Jakub Voracek's first period goal would end up serving as the game-winner in Sunday's 1-0 victory against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 of the first round series. Voracek posted his second goal of the series as he deflected a shot on net just over five minutes into the opening period of […]

49ers Working Out Jaron Brown

The San Francisco 49ers are working out veteran wide receiver Jaron Brown on Monday, according to a source. Brown spent the last two years with the Seahawks, catching only 16 passes for 220 yards and two touchdowns in 2019. He has spent seven seasons in the NFC West with the Seahawks and Cardinals and is […]

Dwayne Haskins Embracing Competition With Alex Smith

Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins has more competition in the QB room, but is embracing the return of Alex Smith and views it as an opportunity for both players to improve. Smith, who suffered a devastating leg injury in 2018, has been activated off the PUP list and has been clear for football activities. Smith has […]

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Jason Peters Among Players Ailing In Camp

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (lower body), offensive lineman Jason Peters (lower body), defensive end Derek Barnett (lower body) and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (upper body) were not practicing on Monday, according to head coach Doug Pederson. In transaction news, the Eagles waived third-year quarterback Kyle Lauletta on Monday and signed receiver Marcus Green. […]

A.J. Green Injures Hamstring Monday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green appeared to tweak his left hamstring during the team's practice on Monday. The injury does not appear to be serious as Green did not go back into the locker room and remained on the sidelines as a spectator for the remainder of the session. While it appears Green may […]

Corey Davis Taken Off PUP List

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (toe) passed his physical on Monday and was removed from the Physically Unable to Perform list after having offseason surgery on his toe. His toe ailment helps explain why he had just 43 catches for 601 yards and two touchdowns in a disappointing 2019 season. The former first-round pick […]

Tarik Skubal To Make MLB Debut On Tuesday

The Detroit Tigers have called up highly-touted pitching prospect Tarik Skubal and he's slated to make his MLB debut on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox. Skubal is the fifth-ranked prospect in the Tigers' system. Last year, split across High-A and Double-A, Skubal struck out a whopping 179 batters in 122.2 innings. He had an […]