Patriots Open to Trading Kyle Dugger

The New England Patriots have been open to trading safety Kyle Dugger, who has seen a reduced role during training camp, sources told FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Dugger is still viewed as a talented and impactful player, and there are several teams where he'd be a much better scheme fit in the secondary. His contract […]

Hideki Matsuyama Looks to Bounce Back at Tour Championship

Hideki Matsuyama was climbing the leaderboards at the BMW Championship, posting a 64 on Friday and reaching fourth place going into the weekend. Unfortunately, he faltered with a 76-73 finish on Saturday and Sunday, ultimately ending up T26. He now heads to the Tour Championship for the 11th straight year, where he's recorded six finishes […]

Kyle Williams, Efton Chism III Not Expected to Play in Preseason Finale

New England Patriots wide receivers Kyle Williams (undisclosed), Efton Chism III (ankle, foot) and Kendrick Bourne (leg) have all missed training camp practice the last two days and are unlikely to play in the preseason finale on Thursday night against the New York Giants, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. The same applies to receiver […]

Zach Charbonnet to Have Significant Role on Offense

ESPN's Brady Henderson writes that all indications are that Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet is "going to have a significant role in the Seahawks' backfield this season." Head coach Mike Macdonald said the team needs to preserve Kenneth Walker III, but they also need to "get him more work than he's gotten in order […]

Will Nick Chubb Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb returned to play for the Cleveland Browns last season after a devastating knee injury prematurely ended his 2023 season just two weeks in. Chubb had his knee bent 90 degrees the wrong way as his foot was planted in the ground, and he was tackled by two players at […]

Reds Place Tyler Stephenson on Injured List With Thumb Fracture

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Wednesday that they placed catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 17) with a left-thumb fracture and selected the contract of catcher Will Banfield from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. If Stephenson requires surgery on his thumb, it's possible he won't be back again […]

Will Jauan Jennings Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) is, notably, dealing with the supposedly same injury that their star running back, Christian McCaffrey, dealt with last season. Of course, this is likely causing nightmares for Jennings' managers in dynasty leagues.  His redraft ADP has also fallen markedly as a result, despite an offseason of plenty […]

Corey Conners Looking to Reverse Struggles at East Lake

Despite six top-10 finishes this season, Corey Conners has struggled in the playoffs, finishing 39th and T50 in the first two events. He'll look to bounce back at the Tour Championship, where he's played four times, with all finishes T22 or worse. To improve, he'll need to perform well off the tee, from tee to […]

Joe Mixon Could Begin Season on PUP List

Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports that Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle, foot) could begin the 2025 season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, which would mean he'd miss at least the first four games. Mixon has not practiced at all during training camp this summer and hasn't even been […]

Cameron Young Stays Hot Ahead of Tour Championship

Cameron Young kept up his strong play at the BMW Championship, finishing 11th, and now heads to the Tour Championship for the second time. In 2022, he finished T19, losing nearly two strokes from tee to green. To improve this time, he'll need to be solid across the board, off the tee, from tee to […]

Will Josh Downs Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (hamstring), unfortunately, is dealing with a hamstring issue and has missed practice time as a result. Downs had a breakout campaign in 2024, unfortunately cut short by... not an injury, but by absolutely horrific quarterback play.  QB Anthony Richardson Sr. has now been benched, and Daniel Jones, previously of […]

Will Joe Mixon Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot/ankle) is dealing with a lingering injury to one of his ankles and feet. Despite not playing football since the end of the team's 2025 playoff run, he's now on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list due to this ailment. This likely came as a surprise to many […]

Erik Miller Shut Down With Elbow Inflammation

San Francisco Giants reliever Erik Miller (elbow) has been diagnosed with inflammation in his left elbow after undergoing an MRI. The southpaw will take two weeks off from throwing before the Giants re-evaluate him, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Miller has already been out for a month and a half since […]

Harris English Aims for Complete Game at East Lake

Despite losing over 1.4 strokes from tee to green last week, Harris English still managed a T12 finish at the BMW Championship, mainly due to a hot putter that gained him over six strokes. He now heads to the Tour Championship, where he's previously finished T18, T12, and T22, though he's lost over three strokes […]

Jorge Mateo to Begin Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles infielder/outfielder Jorge Mateo (elbow/hamstring) will begin a Triple-A rehab assignment on Wednesday. Mateo originally went on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his left elbow on June 7, but after straining his left hamstring in a rehab game on June 29, the team moved him to the 60-day IL. If he completes […]

Tyreek Hill Still Not Practicing

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (oblique) remains out of training camp practice on Wednesday and is unlikely to return to the field until the regular season, according to Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald. Hill has barely been on the field since suffering an oblique injury in early August. There has been no indication […]

Josiah Gray Throws Live Batting Practice

Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray (elbow/forearm) threw live batting practice on Tuesday. It's the first time the 27-year-old has faced hitters since he underwent Tommy John surgery and internal-brace procedure in July 2024. Even if Gray is unable to return this year, it's a good sign heading into the offseason. Gray only took the ball […]

Sepp Straka Back in Action at East Lake

Sepp Straka sat out the BMW Championship last week to tend to a personal matter but will return this week at the Tour Championship. In his previous trips to East Lake, he's finished T27, T14, and T7, losing strokes off the tee in all three appearances. To contend this week, Straka will need stronger ball-striking, […]

Josh Lowe Expects to Return Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique) expects to rejoin the team's lineup on Wednesday against the New York Yankees. "I'm good to go," said Lowe, who has been out since last Friday with tightness in his right oblique. Lowe seemed to break out in 2023 with a .292/.335/.500 line, 20 homers, 83 RBI, 71 […]

Bears Sign Tyson Bagent to Two-Year Extension

The Chicago Bears are signing backup quarterback Tyson Bagent to a two-year, $10 million contract extension on Wednesday with a maximum value of $16 million with incentives, according to Bagent's representation. Bagent is now tied to Chicago through the 2027 season. The 25-year-old entered training camp competing with veteran Case Keenum (elbow) for the backup […]

Dominic Canzone Out Again on Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dominic Canzone (wrist/hand) is taking a seat for the second straight game on Wednesday. Dylan Moore will play right field in Canzone's place and hit eighth against Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo. Canzone hasn't played since he left Monday's 12-7 loss to the Phillies after suffering a bruised left arm on a […]

Ben Griffin a Strong Value Play at East Lake

Ben Griffin has been one of the most consistent players on tour this season. He already has two wins and comes into East Lake riding a stretch of nine finishes of T14 or better in his last 11 starts, including a T12 at the BMW Championship. This will be his first trip to the Tour […]

Jets Among Teams Monitoring Trade Market for Receivers

The New York Jets are among several NFL teams monitoring the trade market for potential wide receiver additions, sources told The Athletic's Dianna Russini. The San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings are also making calls around the league. The biggest splash at the receiver position before the start of the 2025 regular season would be […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Remains Out on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (hamstring) is out of the lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Ty France will take over at first base and bat sixth in a meeting with right-hander Johan Oviedo. Guerrero hasn't played since he left a 5-2 loss to the Pirates early on Monday with tightness […]

Bubba Chandler to Join Pirates on Friday

The Pittsburgh Pirates will promote prized right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler to the majors before Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. While Chandler will initially work as a long reliever for the Pirates, he'll also have a chance to start games, according to Hiles. Now 22 years old, […]

Texans Release J.J. Taylor

The Houston Texans announced on Tuesday that they released running back J.J. Taylor and wide receiver Xavier Johnson and signed wide receivers Cornell Powell and Juwann Winfree in corresponing moves, according to DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN. Taylor didn't do enough to impress the Texans coaching staff during training camp and the preseason and will now […]

Bills Place Darrynton Evans on Injured Reserve

The Buffalo Bills announced on Tuesday that they placed running back Darrynton Evans (hamstring) on Injured Reserve and also waived cornerback Te'Cory Couch and wide receiver Kaden Prather. In corresponding moves, they signed running back Jarveon Howard and wide receiver Grant DuBose. Evans will miss the entire 2025 season after he injured his hamstring during […]

Preferred Lines Golf Betting Podcast - 2025 TOUR Championship Preview and Picks

Joe Idone (@TourPicks) digs into the finale of the FedEx Cup Playoffs in a brand-new episode of Preferred Lines! Joe and co-host John Haslbauer (@PGATout) bring you expert picks and analysis for the 2025 TOUR Championship, in this season-ending episode. Be sure to subscribe to the Preferred Lines YouTube Channel, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Running Back Rankings (August Updates): Bucky Irving, Chase Brown, Breece Hall, RJ Harvey, JK Dobbins, Quinshon Judkins

Having a handful of stud running backs to anchor your dynasty fantasy football team is key to winning championships, so we're back with our updated 2025 fantasy football dynasty running back rankings to assist your draft-day or trading efforts. In these freshly updated dynasty RB rankings below, you will see where important ball carriers such […]