Jul 27, 2026, 1:40 PM ET

Ty Gibbs of Joe Gibbs Racing ran well through most of the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but was not a factor for the win by the end of the race. Gibbs started the race from fourth and ran inside the top five through most of the stage until Kyle Larson crashed on lap 44. Thanks to a fast pit stop, Gibbs positioned himself for the lead on the following restart and held on to win the first stage. Gibbs continued to lead throughout the second stage until taking a pit stop midway through the stage. Although he was expected to cycle back to the lead once everyone went to pit road under green, Gibbs never made it back to the lead in the stage due to a caution on lap 96 before everyone finished pitting. Gibbs ended the second stage in fourth. In the final stage, Gibbs regained the lead until a lap 115 caution made everyone hit pit road. Gibbs took a longer pit stop as he needed more fuel to make it to the end and fell out of the top 10. The No. 54 Toyota driver spent the rest of the race recovering positions, but made it as far as 12th, setting a new career-best Cup finish at Indianapolis. Despite finishing outside of the top 10, Gibbs remains fourth in the Cup Series standings after 22 races and clinched a spot in this year's Chase.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

Jul 27, 2026, 1:32 PM ET

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams praised second-year wide receiver Luther Burden III on the Up & Adams Show on Monday, saying that "he makes the first guy miss every time." Williams also said that Burden "catches everything" and is a "friendly receiver." The 22-year-old former second-rounder (39th overall) last year out of the University of Missouri started slow in his rookie campaign but became more involved in head coach Ben Johnson's offense down the stretch, ultimately finishing with 47 receptions on 60 targets for 652 yards and two touchdowns in 15 regular-season games (five starts). Burden is one of the most popular Year 2 breakout receivers in fantasy football going into the 2026 season, especially since DJ Moore was traded to the Buffalo Bills in the offseason. Johnson has also been praising Burden for his offseason work, saying that he's "buying Burden stock right now" and that he's been "really happy with him." Burden will cost a pretty penny in fantasy drafts because of all the second-year hype, but he might be worth every penny in an ascending Bears offense. RotoBaller has Burden ranked as the No. 21 overall fantasy WR for 2026.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Up & Adams

Jul 27, 2026, 1:28 PM ET

Jacob Bridgeman won The Genesis Invitational way back in February. The American golfer has not cracked the top 10 since the start of the spring despite some solid results. Bridgeman has only missed one cut in 19 events and does have nine top-25 results. This is because he is one of the best putters again on tour in 2026. Bridgeman ranks third in strokes gained putting (0.675). His scoring average overall ranks 29th at 69.58, and his birdie average (4.28) ranks eighth. Normally, his driving is pretty solid and accurate, but his distance has been slightly below-average over the past five events. Despite that, Bridgeman has the putter to stay in an event like the Rocket Classic, where birdies get made often.--Chris Wassel - RotoBaller
Source: PGATour.com

Jul 27, 2026, 1:24 PM ET

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams became the first Nationals player since Kyle Schwarber in 2021 to hit seven home runs in a span of seven games after his second multi-homer performance of the season on Sunday in the 10-7 victory over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. Abrams went 3-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, three RBI, and a strikeout to boost his season average to .297 and his OPS to .940. The 25-year-old now has four career multi-homer games. In what has been a career year for Abrams, he's now hitting .297/.367/.573 with a career-high 27 home runs, 82 RBI, 17 stolen bases, and 66 runs scored in 102 games across 436 plate appearances in 2026 in his fourth full year in D.C. The former first-rounder in 2019 by the San Diego Padres has been nearly unstoppable in 18 games in July, batting .397 (29-for-73) with a 1.255 OPS, nine home runs, five doubles, 22 RBI, 14 runs scored, and four stolen bases across 81 plate appearances. In his seven-game stretch with seven dingers, Abrams has gone 17-for-30 (.567) with 14 RBI.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Jul 27, 2026, 1:20 PM ET

Akshay Bhatia took a little time off after missing the cut at The Open Championship. The American golfer has had some success at Detroit Golf Club. He finished just outside the Top 25 in 2025 and T-2 in 2024. This golf course is a Par-72 and stands at 7,370 yards. Bhatia needs to be more accurate off the tee (58.15% accuracy - 104th). He leads all golfers on tour with 0.681 strokes gained for putting. The golf course in Detroit will yield birdies and Bhatia ranks 8th in birdie-or-better percentage at 35.33%. Bhatia usually rebounds well after missing cuts in 2026 so he is someone to keep on the radar from a betting perspective this week. --Chris Wassel - RotoBaller
Source: PGATour.com

Jul 27, 2026, 1:17 PM ET

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood continued his surge at the plate in July, going 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, a walk, and a strikeout in Sunday's 10-7 win over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks in D.C. It was Wood's first multi-homer game of the 2026 season and the fifth of his career. The 23-year-old All-Star left-handed slugger is now leading the league in walks (82), runs scored (96), plate appearances (498), OPS (.953), and total bases (228) in 106 games played for the Nats in his third year in the league. He is also slashing .271/.396/.557 with 30 home runs, 72 RBI, and 15 stolen bases as one of the best all-around bats in baseball. Wood has been especially productive in 19 games (93 plate appearances) so far in July, going 23-for-74 (.311) with a 1.198 OPS, nine home runs, four doubles, a triple, 20 RBI, 23 runs scored, and two stolen bases. He's an emerging five-category superstar for Washington and is a must-start in all fantasy formats when he's active. Wood has held his own against lefties as well, hitting .265 (40-for-151) against them with nine of his 30 long balls.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Jul 27, 2026, 1:11 PM ET

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski didn't go long in Sunday's 11-2 blowout victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies, but he was still as dominant as ever. Misiorowski allowed just a solo home run with no walks and 12 strikeouts in five innings for his 11th win of the season. The hard-throwing 24-year-old dealt with right-arm fatigue to close out the first half of the regular season, prompting the Brewers to hold him back entering the second half. As he quickly approaches his career high in innings, Milwaukee figures to continue looking for ways to manage the Miz's innings so that he can be of use and at full strength for the postseason in October. The former second-rounder in 2022 from Crowder College threw 59 of his 83 pitches for strikeouts in what was the ninth time in 2026 in which he's recorded double-digit strikeouts. On the season, he has a dominant 1.58 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and 185:28 K:BB in 120 innings across 20 starts. Misiorowski is still a must-start every time he takes the hill, but his workload restrictions will inevitably lower his fantasy ceiling going forward.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Jul 27, 2026, 12:58 PM ET

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak went through a little power slump in July after hitting homers in the first two games of the month, but he's still a viable power option off the waiver wire in mixed leagues, especially at hitter-friendly Coors Field. The 28-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder is slashing .277/.322/.553 on the year with an .875 OPS, 16 home runs, 43 RBI, 35 runs scored, and a stolen base in 69 games across 255 plate appearances in his seventh year in the big leagues and second in Denver. After returning from an injury that caused him to miss most of June, Moniak is batting .323 (20-for-62) with an .876 OPS, three home runs, two doubles, a triple, 11 RBI, and 12 runs scored in 18 games and 67 plate appearances. Moniak isn't perfect by any means, though, as he's hitting just .227 (22-for-97) with three of his 16 homers on the road and .222 (10-for-45) with two of his long balls against left-handed pitchers. In addition, his .225 expected batting average, .301 xwOBA, and fourth percentile chase rate don't bode well for him down the stretch in the second half.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

Jul 27, 2026, 12:49 PM ET

Athletics left-handed reliever Hogan Harris appears to be pulling away as the team's preferred option for saves after earning his eighth save on Friday in the 2-0 win over the Minnesota Twins. Since Harris' last blown save on June 21 against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels, he has allowed only one earned run on six hits while walking four and striking out 18 in 9 2/3 innings pitched across 10 appearances, adding two saves. The 29-year-old southpaw has two saves already in his four appearances in the second half of the season and has been pretty reliable for most of the season with a 3-0 record, 3.15 ERA (4.03 FIP) and 1.49 WHIP with 61 strikeouts and 28 walks in 45 2/3 innings across his career-high 49 relief appearances. Chasing a pitcher technically in a closer committee on a struggling team well below .500 on the year isn't ideal, but Harris is certainly worth a league in deeper leagues for fantasy managers who are desperate for saves. Harris is currently rostered in 10% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

Jul 27, 2026, 12:40 PM ET

Atlanta Braves right-handed closer Raisel Iglesias continued to struggle on Sunday in the team's 3-2 extra-inning win over the hosting Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards and was charged with his second blown save of the season. In his inning of work, Iglesias allowed an unearned run with a walk and a strikeout. The blown save was aided by an error from second baseman Ozzie Albies, but this was Iglesias' second blown save in his last eight outings after he locked down his first 17 save chances of the year. The 36-year-old veteran from Cuba is 0-2 on the season with a 2.43 ERA (2.84 FIP), 1.08 WHIP, 21 saves, 43 strikeouts, and eight walks in 37 relief innings in 2026 in his 12th year in the big leagues. Iglesias definitely hasn't been as sharp in 9 2/3 innings in 10 outings in July, allowing seven runs (six earned) on 10 hits (three homers) while walking two and striking out 13, but he probably isn't in any imminent danger of being demoted from the closer role, especially with top setup man Robert Suarez (elbow) currently on the injured list.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Jul 27, 2026, 12:31 PM ET

Los Angeles Angels left-handed reliever Mitch Farris could be emerging as a deep-league waiver-wire option for fantasy managers who are desperate for saves after he picked up his first career save in the team's 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. In two-thirds of an inning at Oracle Park, Farris allowed one hit and struck out one batter to close things out in the Bay Area. The 25-year-old southpaw entered the contest with two runners on base and one out in the ninth inning, and he allowed a two-out double to Luis Arraez, but the runs were not charged to him. The former 14th-round pick by the Atlanta Braves in 2023 out of Wingate University is 0-1 on the year with a 3.53 ERA (4.84 FIP) and 1.41 WHIP with 43 strikeouts and 18 walks in 43 1/3 innings across his 22 relief appearances. The Angels are technically rolling with a closer-by-committee situation that also involves Ryan Zeferjahn, Sam Bachman, and Kirby Yates, so we'd be surprised to see Farris earn many more save chances going forward for one of the worst teams in baseball. Reliever Ben Joyce (shoulder) is getting closer to making his 2026 season debut, too.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Jul 27, 2026, 12:24 PM ET

Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Mason Montgomery earned his second save of the season in the team's 8-7 win over the division-rival Chicago Cubs on Sunday, although it didn't come easily. Montgomery allowed two earned runs on two hits (one homer) while walking none and striking out two. The 26-year-old southpaw is getting more run in high-leverage, late-inning situations, and he got the call in the ninth in this one over left-hander Gregory Soto, who has been the team's primary saves option for the majority of the 2026 season. Montgomery is now 3-3 on the season with two saves, a 4.04 ERA (2.92 FIP), 1.23 WHIP, and 65:19 K:BB in 42 1/3 innings across his 43 appearances (five starts) in his third year in the majors (first in Pittsburgh). While the Pirates seem to be trusting Montgomery more now that reliever Dennis Santana is out of the picture, Soto is still the better option for saves in the Pirates' bullpen for fantasy managers. Montgomery is currently rostered in 4% of Yahoo leagues, although he's an option for those desperate in deeper leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Jul 27, 2026, 12:13 PM ET

New England Patriots wide receiver Kyle Williams currently looks like the team's WR7, behind A.J. Brown, Kayshon Boutte, Romeo Doubs, Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas, and Efton Chishm III, according to Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald. Williams was running with the second- and third-team offense during Monday's training camp practice. The 23-year-old former third-rounder in 2025 out of Washington State barely contributed in his first NFL season, catching 10 of 21 targets for 209 yards and three touchdowns in 17 regular-season games (zero starts), although he did flash some big-play ability deep down the field and averaged 20.9 yards per catch. It's still early in training camp, but fantasy managers in dynasty/keeper leagues who are stashing Williams heading into his second NFL season can't like what they are hearing. If he's in danger of not making the active 53-man roster near the end of camp, the Patriots could consider trading him to a WR-needy team.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Boston Herald - Andrew Callahan

Jul 27, 2026, 12:07 PM ET

Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is still technically a member of the San Francisco 49ers, but he remained absent over the weekend for the start of training camp, and the two sides are eventually expected to part ways. Aiyuk spent much of the summer criticizing general manager John Lynch, head coach Kyle Shanahan, and the organization on social media. Lynch said back in January that Aiyuk would likely never play for the team again, but the Niners haven't found a trade partner and haven't outright released the former first-rounder. Aiyuk has repeatedly said on social media that he plans to sign with the Washington Commanders, and that he's the "final piece" to unlocking their offense, according to Matt Barrows and Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. Before all of Aiyuk's social-media comments, sources said that the Commanders likely would have considered a short-term, highly incentivized contract with him if he was released. But the more Aiyuk has posted on social media, "the more he has seemed to jeopardize his hopes of returning to an active NFL roster." According to sources, Aiyuk's behavior changed after he signed a four-year, $120 million deal in August of 2024, and then he played in seven games that season before tearing multiple ligaments in his knee. In addition to being in limbo heading into the 2026 season, it's unclear what kind of shape Aiyuk is in physically. All we know is that his fantasy value has hit rock bottom.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Matt Barrows and Nicki Jhabvala

Jul 27, 2026, 11:37 AM ET

The wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was shot at the couple's home in Virginia, sources told Nate Taylor of ESPN.com. The Chiefs said in a statement that they are "aware of the incident involving Eric Bieniemy's family," but they didn't provide further details. Bieniemy's wife was shot by the couple's son on Sunday night. Mia Bieniemy, 57, is hospitalized and in stable condition. Police confirmed that she was being treated for "serious injuries" from multiple gunshot wounds. Elijah Zion Bieniemy, 27, was arrested and charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling. She was reportedly shot in the chest and arm. Bieniemy was with the Chiefs on Sunday for their second practice of training camp, but he was not in attendance for Monday's practice. He returned to KC for the 2026 season after previously serving as head coach Andy Reid's OC from 2018 to 2022.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN.com - Nate Taylor

Jul 27, 2026, 11:00 AM ET

Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins was a standout during OTAs and minicamp, and with the team slated to return to the field on Saturday for their first practice of training camp, the second-year wideout will look to continue building momentum. As a rookie in 2025, Higgins finished third on the Texans in targets, receptions, and yards, while his six touchdown grabs tied two-time Pro Bowler Nico Collins for the team lead. During spring practices, he looked notably bigger while running more precise routes, raising expectations heading into year two. Fourth-year quarterback C.J. Stroud has his detractors, and Houston returns one of the league's premier defensive units, allowing for questions of how high a ceiling Higgins can truly reach, particularly with Collins still in tow. However, going more than seven rounds behind fellow second-year wideouts Tetairoa McMillan, Luther Burden III, and Emeka Egbuka in 2026 drafts, Higgins is not a cost-prohibitive bet on a year-two breakout, and he is currently RotoBaller's WR55.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

Jul 27, 2026, 10:49 AM ET

Seattle Seahawks veteran wide receiver Cooper Kupp made a diving, one-handed catch on Sunday that drew a huge reaction from the gathered crowd, and it will take some serious work to unseat as the reigning play of the summer in the early days of training camp. In his first year with the team, Kupp caught only 47 passes for 593 yards and a career-low two touchdowns, but he told reporters during minicamp that he never considered retirement, and Seahawks beat writer Gregg Bell pointed to his most recent display of athleticism as evidence that he made the right decision. At 33 years old, the two-time Super Bowl champion and former Offensive Player of the Year no longer has the consistency to earn every-week consideration in lineup fantasy leagues. However, his catch on Sunday serves as a reminder that RotoBaller's WR71 could still have a place in best ball leagues.--Patrick McGrath
Source: Gregg Bell

Jul 27, 2026, 10:41 AM ET

Former light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev bounced back in the win column by beating Bogdan Guskov via fifth-round TKO in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. The fight was extremely slow and uneventful, but Ankalaev was the one who was pushing the pace the whole time and the one who landed more significant strikes and more impactful shots. In the fifth round, after getting Gukov to the mat, Ankalaev kept dropping ground and pound until referee Marc Goddard stopped the fight. In 22:41, Ankalaev landed two takedowns and 54 significant strikes. With the win, Ankalaev improved to 22-2-1 with one NC and is now 13-2-1 with one NC in the UFC.--Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

Jul 27, 2026, 10:39 AM ET

While entirely too early to be raising any red flags, New England Patriots wide receiver Romeo Doubs has failed to stand out through the team's first two practices of training camp, with senior team reporter Evan Lazar pointing out a lack of consistent separation. Doubs is still learning a new playbook, which he has publicly admitted is nothing like the offense he was a part of for four years in Green Bay, and as a more physical receiver, the non-padded practices to begin camp simply may not be the setting for him to showcase all of his abilities. Still, after signing a four-year, $68 million contract in free agency, he has yet to be singled out by the team beat. By contrast, incumbent X-receiver Kayshon Boutte has been praised for making highlight-worthy catches in each of the team's first two practices following an offseason of trade speculation. Still early, the battle for primary reps opposite A.J. Brown in two-receiver sets could become an intriguing storyline of Patriots camp and one that could reshape late-round draft plans, as Doubs is currently RotoBaller's WR53 while Boutte sits at WR77.--Patrick McGrath
Source: Evan Lazar

Jul 27, 2026, 10:35 AM ET

Bogdan Guskov suffered a fifth-round TKO loss to former light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. The fight was without a doubt lackluster; the pace was slow, and Guskov was completely outclassed and dominated for most of the fight. It looked like the fight was going to go the distance, but it wasn't until midway through the final round that referee Marc Goddard decided he'd seen enough punches land with no intelligent defense from Guskov. In 22:41, Guskov landed 39 significant strikes. With the loss, Guskov dropped to 18-4-1 as a pro and is now 4-2-1 in the UFC.--Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

Jul 27, 2026, 10:27 AM ET

Days before the start of training camp, the Washington Commanders have announced they are parting ways with tight ends coach Ben Steele after he was hired this offseason following three years in the same position with the Cardinals. Steele was reportedly arrested in June on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and faces additional charges for refusing a breathalyzer test and refusing or resisting an officer without force. The Commanders do not have an assistant tight ends coach on staff, and as of now it is unknown who will fill the role under first-time offensive coordinator David Blough. Tight end Chig Okonkwo was one of the team's most notable offensive additions this offseason, and despite the murky situation, he remains a late-round sleeper candidate as RotoBaller's TE19.--Patrick McGrath
Source: Adam Schefter

Jul 27, 2026, 10:19 AM ET

Former flyweight title challenger Steve Erceg suffered a first-round knockout loss to Ramazan Temirov in the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Erceg got dropped early with a wild spinning back kick, and from that point on, Temirov started pressuring Erceg while throwing haymakers. With a bit more than 30 seconds left in the first round, Temirov caught Erceg with a right hand, knocking him out. In 4:21 of action, Erceg landed 11 significant strikes. With the loss, Erceg dropped to 14-5 as a pro and is now 5-4 in the UFC.--Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

Jul 27, 2026, 10:14 AM ET

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has not come close to matching his fantasy QB5 finish from 2023, but advanced metrics still point to him as one of the league's most efficient players at the position. His EPA/play trailed only Drake Maye in 2025, and an unfamiliar conglomeration of familiar faces could lead to sustained success in 2026. The Packers return a top pass-catching trio of Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, and Tucker Kraft, but that grouping did not take a single snap together in 2025, with each missing at least six games due to injury. With Kraft's availability the biggest lingering question for the start of the year as he continues to recover from a season-ending ACL tear, there is still an expectation that Love should have his full complement of pass-catchers early in the season. With running back Josh Jacobs also coming into the year healthy after wearing down late in 2025, the Packers offense could rank among the highest-scoring in 2026, with Love looking like an obvious benefactor. At RotoBaller's QB16, the 27-year-old veteran represents tremendous potential value heading into his fourth season as a starter.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

Jul 27, 2026, 10:11 AM ET

Ramazan Temirov scored the biggest win of his career by finishing former flyweight title challenger Steve Erceg via first-round knockout in the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Temirov came out aggressive, pressuring Erceg and throwing haymakers with fight-ending power with every strike. As Erceg was backing up, Temirov caught him with a thunderous right hand that knocked Erceg out cold. In 4:21 of action, Temirov landed 27 significant strikes. With the win, Temirov improved to 20-3 as a pro and is now 3-0 in the UFC.--Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

Jul 27, 2026, 10:03 AM ET

For the second straight day, New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte stood out in a newly weaponized receiver room, making an early push to stick around after an offseason of trade rumors. ESPN's Mike Reiss highlighted Boutte's back-shoulder catch in tight coverage as a standout moment and one that caught the attention of new teammate, All-Pro safety Kevin Byard, who later told reporters, "He's a guy that does a very good job tracking the ball down the field." The fourth-year receiver continues to stack plays and was one of the few offensive bright spots on a day in which the defense reportedly dominated. Both of Boutte's highlight catches came while lined up across from A.J. Brown, which is of particular note considering the arrivals of Brown and Romeo Doubs had many speculating about his potential fit after serving as the team's most reliable outside threat in 2025. Boutte is RotoBaller's WR77, and whether he makes a push to stick with the Patriots or eventually winds up on another team, he could prove to be an undervalued fantasy difference-maker in 2026.--Patrick McGrath
Source: Mike Reiss

Jul 27, 2026, 9:59 AM ET

Damian Rzepecki is undefeated no more, as he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Magomed Zaynukov on the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Rzepecki displayed incredible toughness, but he was completely outclassed by Zaynukov for most of the fight. In 15 minutes of action, Rzepecki landed a takedown and 16 significant strikes compared to Zaynukov, who landed two takedowns and 74 significant strikes. This is the first loss of Rzepecki's career, and he's now 10-1 as a pro.--Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

Jul 27, 2026, 9:51 AM ET

Magomed Zaynukov made his promotional debut on Saturday on the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi, beating Damian Rzepecki via unanimous decision. Zaynukov started taking over in the second round, hurting Rzepecki with big shots and cutting him badly with elbows. It looked like he injured his leg, but although he slowed down, he still got the better of Rzepecki in the third round. In 15 minutes of action, Zaynukov landed two takedowns and 74 significant strikes. With the win, Zaynukov improved to 9-0 as a pro.--Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

Jul 27, 2026, 9:50 AM ET

Guard Colby Jones has signed with Liga Endesa club Manresa, per Sportando, after finishing last season with the G League's Memphis Hustle. The 34th pick in the 2023 draft, Jones spent time in the NBA as a reserve, appearing in 70 games across three seasons with the Kings, Wizards, and Pistons while averaging 3.2 points. He has been more productive in the G-League, including a 13.8-point, 4.1-rebound, and 3.6-assist season with Memphis after previously averaging 17.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.0 steals across G League stops with Motor City, Capital City, and Stockton. The NIT Most Outstanding Player and 6-6 wing brings physicality and playmaking to Spain, but he never found an NBA niche and holds no fantasy value stateside as he starts fresh overseas.--Brian Dailisan
Source: Sportando

Jul 27, 2026, 9:49 AM ET

As a first-round rookie in 2025, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden was never able to build any consistency, six times being held beneath 10 receiving yards in a game, but his performance in a wild-card playoff loss to the Bears provided a glimpse of bigger things to come in Year 2. The Packers traded away Dontayvion Wicks and allowed Romeo Doubs to depart in free agency, so when the team kicks off its first practice of training camp on Wednesday, Golden will be penciled in to the starting outside spot opposite Christian Watson. Jayden Reed's usual role out of the slot could expand in 2026 out of necessity, but Golden will have every opportunity to prove he belongs on the field in two-receiver sets, and his breakout candidacy is gaining steam. After dealing with a nagging ankle injury throughout his rookie season, better health and increased opportunity could lead to notable growth in year two, making Golden a potential bargain at RotoBaller's WR50.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

Jul 27, 2026, 9:48 AM ET

North Carolina placed general manager Michael Lombardi on administrative leave on Monday, according to On3's Pete Nakos. "The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has placed Michael Lombardi, general manager for the Carolina football program, on paid administrative leave, effective immediately," the school said in a statement. "As is standard procedure with personnel matters, leadership, staff, and student-athletes are prohibited from addressing this topic further, and has no reflection on the merits." As of now, there is no further information on why the decision was made. The 67-year-old joined Bill Belichick at UNC in 2025 after eight years away from being on a football staff. He previously worked as an assistant to the coaching staff for the New England Patriots from 2014 to 2016.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBaller
Source: On3