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Anthony Hernandez Returns At UFC Sacramento
Anthony Hernandez will look to bounce back in the win column when he takes on former LFA middleweight champion Gregory Rodrigues in the main event of UFC Sacramento on Saturday. Hernandez was on an eight-fight winning streak and was one fight away from receiving a title shot, but instead, Sean Strickland knocked him out and went on to become the new champion. DraftKings sees Hernandez as the favorite with a salary of $8,600.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Vitor Petrino Set For UFC Sacramento Co-Main Event
Vitor Petrino will aim to extend his win streak when he takes on Serghei Spivac in the co-main event of UFC Sacramento on Saturday. In 2024, Petrino suffered back-to-back losses while fighting in the light heavyweight division, so he moved up a weight class. Since moving up to heavyweight, Petrino has gone 3-0. He was last seen competing in March at UFC Vegas 114, where he defeated Steven Asplund via unanimous decision. DraftKings sees Petrino as the favorite with a salary of $8,500.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
DeMar DeRozan Signs One-Year Deal With Denver
Free agent guard DeMar DeRozan is signing a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Denver Nuggets, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings parted ways in July, allowing the veteran to join a contending team. Despite being in the second tax apron, the Nuggets' roster is extremely shallow, especially after the recent sign-and-trade of Peyton Watson, so DeRozan projects to get plenty of run with his new team. The 37-year-old enters his 18th NBA season after averaging 18.4 points, 4.1 assists, and 2.9 rebounds on 49.7% shooting last year for the Kings.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Serghei Spivac Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
Serghei Spivac will look to win back-to-back fights when he faces off against Vitor Petrino in the co-main event of UFC Sacramento on Saturday. Spivac was last seen in action in February at UFC Houston, where he bounced back in the win column by beating Ante Delija via unanimous decision. Prior to that, he was on a two-fight skid, having lost to Jailton Almeida and Waldo Cortes-Acosta. DraftKings sees Spivac as the underdog with a salary of $7,700.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Texans Sign Veteran Wideouts Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones
The Houston Texans signed veteran wideouts Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones on Friday, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The team was in the market for wide receiver help following the season-ending injury to second-year wideout Jayden Higgins (knee), who was placed on Injured Reserve on Friday due to a torn ACL. Outside of star wide receiver Nico Collins, Houston's pass-catching group now has significant questions due to Higgins' injury and Tank Dell's (knee) uncertain injury situation as he works his way back from a serious knee injury of his own. Shepard appeared in 13 games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2025, recording 39 catches for 371 yards and one touchdown. Jones (Achilles) hauled in 12 catches across eight games with the Arizona Cardinals and is working his way back from a torn Achilles. While neither player profiles as a particularly inspiring option for fantasy managers, both are still worth keeping an eye on in deeper leagues given the clear opportunity available in Houston.
Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
Roman Dolidze In Dire Need Of Win
Roman Dolidze will aim to return to the win column when he takes on Reinier de Ridder on the main card of UFC Sacramento on Saturday. In 2024, Dolidze defeated former light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith via unanimous decision and then went on to win back-to-back fights, beating Kevin Holland and former middleweight title challenger Marvin Vettori. Since then, Dolidze has lost back-to-back fights to Anthony Hernandez and Christian Leroy Duncan. DraftKings sees Dolidze as the underdog with a salary of $7,000.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Klay Thompson Agrees To Buy Out With Mavericks, To Sign With Miami Heat
Veteran shooting guard Klay Thompson will soon join Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. in Miami after agreeing to a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks. ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the 36-year-old is expected to sign with the Heat once he clears waivers. Thompson averaged career-low marks across the board: minutes (21.7), shot attempts (10.6), three-point percentage (38.3%), free throw percentage (76.6%), points (11.7), rebounds (2.1), and assists (1.4). On the tail end of his career, Thompson doesn't have much left to give for fantasy basketball players, but figures to be part of the new-look rotation in South Florida.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Reinier De Ridder Set For Light Heavyweight Debut
Reinier de Ridder will look to get back in the win column as he makes his light heavyweight debut against Roman Dolidze on the main card of UFC Sacramento on Saturday. De Ridder started his UFC journey strong, winning four consecutive fights and was even close to a title shot, but his tough weight cuts have finally caught up to him against Brendan Allen at UFC Vancouver. He then entered the cage five months later and lost again, this time to Caio Borralho. DraftKings sees "RDR" as a big favorite with a salary of $9,200.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Emeka Egbuka on Track to Be Ready for Week 1?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles characterized wide receiver Emeka Egbuka's (toe) status as "day-to-day or week-to-week," per Scott Reynolds of Pewter Report. Based on Bowles' wording and the fact that Egbuka is walking around the team's facility freely, Reynolds speculates that Egbuka "should be in play for Week 1." The 19th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Egbuka recorded 63 catches for 938 yards and six touchdowns on 127 targets across 17 games as a rookie. With longtime former Bucs wideout Mike Evans now in San Francisco, Egbuka has a chance to establish himself as the undisputed top option in the Tampa Bay passing game in 2026. While the 23-year-old's exact return timeline from his current toe injury remains unclear, it appears as though he's unlikely to miss significant regular-season time, if any at all. RotoBaller currently ranks Egbuka as the WR19 for redraft leagues entering 2026.
Source: Pewter Report - Scott Reynolds
Source: Pewter Report - Scott Reynolds
MarQuel Mederos An Underdog At UFC Sacramento
MarQuel Mederos will aim to bounce back in the win column when he faces off against Mason Jones on the main card of UFC Sacramento on Saturday. Mederos was last seen in the Octagon in April at UFC 327, where he fought Chris Padilla to a majority draw. Mederos has had four fights in the UFC thus far, going 3-0-1. DraftKings sees Mederos as the underdog with a salary of $7,200.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Mason Jones Looks To Extend His Win Streak To Eight
Mason Jones will look to extend his win streak to eight when he takes on MarQuel Mederos on the main card of UFC Sacramento on Saturday. Jones was last seen in action in March at UFC London, where he extended his win streak by beating Axel Sola via unanimous decision. After going 1-2 in his first stint in the promotion, Jones is currently riding a three-fight win streak. DraftKings sees Jones as a big favorite with a salary of $9,000.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Jalen Hurts Set to Target Middle of the Field More Often in 2026
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts "will target the middle of the field" in new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion's system, per Zach Berman of The Athletic. Hurts has been extremely effective at protecting the football in the passing game over the past two seasons, throwing just 11 interceptions over his last 31 regular-season games. However, he averaged a career-low 7.1 yards per pass attempt in 2025 and has frequently drawn criticism for being too dependent on hitting deep passes outside the numbers. While Hurts' interception rate may spike if he's more aggressive over the middle, it could lead to more overall efficiency for both him and the Eagles' offense as a whole. The 28-year-old's fantasy value remains heavily tied to his ability to produce as a rusher. Still, pass-game improvements would clearly help Hurts' overall production and provide him with more touchdown-scoring opportunities. RotoBaller ranks Hurts as the QB5 for redraft leagues entering 2026.
Source: The Athletic - Zach Berman
Source: The Athletic - Zach Berman
Makai Lemon Still Expected to Have a Major Role in Eagles Passing Game
Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon (hamstring) is expected to have a major role in the team's passing game, according to Zach Berman of The Athletic. The 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Lemon has missed a large portion of training camp with a hamstring injury and just recently returned to practice in a limited capacity. Still, Berman writes that Lemon is expected to be one of Philly's top three wide receivers alongside DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks, and that the team believes the rookie can stay up to speed even without on-field work. Following their offseason trade of wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots, the Eagles have a significant level of pass-catching production to backfill in 2026. As long as he can stay healthy from here on out, Lemon could be a major part of that effort. In leagues where his value may be dropping due to injury concerns, Lemon could be a solid buy-low target for fantasy managers.
Source: The Athletic - Zach Berman
Source: The Athletic - Zach Berman
Camden Brown "Seems Like a Lock" to Make Cowboys Roster
Dallas Cowboys rookie Camden Brown has made highlight catches "pretty much every practice" and "seems like a lock" to make the team's 53-man roster, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. An undrafted free agent signee out of Georgia Southern, Brown recorded 65 catches for 1,079 yards and 14 touchdowns across 13 games in his final collegiate season. He was one of the stars of Dallas' first preseason game last Saturday, catching three passes for 62 yards and two touchdowns. Between wideouts CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Ryan Flournoy, and KaVontae Turpin, the Cowboys have both high-end talent and depth in their wide receiver room. Still, it appears that Brown is forcing his way into the discussion in Dallas with his play so far this summer. Particularly in deeper leagues and dynasty formats, Brown could be a name for fantasy managers to be aware of entering 2026.
Source: The Athletic - Jon Machota
Source: The Athletic - Jon Machota
Junior Tuihalamaka Commits to LSU
Former Notre Dame defensive tackle Junior Tuihalamaka has committed to LSU. Tuihalamaka was granted a fifth year of eligibility just a couple of days ago with the recent Louisiana court ruling, and Marcus Freeman just stated today that the Fighting Irish would not be taking him back. Tuihalamaka recorded a sack and 12 tackles last season as a rotational edge rusher. He joins a deep LSU defensive line where he will likely play a similar role once he is up to speed.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
