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Rams Playing It Safe With Cooper Kupp
According to Rams head coach Sean McVay, the team will continue to be smart with wide receiver Cooper Kupp (ankle). "I think we'll just take that a day at a time," McVay said. "Whenever he does come back, we'll be smart with how we kind of onboard him and get him back up to speed." […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoKyle Pitts Could Be Ready For Week 1
According to Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, tight end Kyle Pitts (knee) is expected to be ready for Week 1. However, Smith declined to provide further details. The 22-year-old began his career by catching 68 passes for 1,026 yards and a touchdown as a rookie. He also made the Pro Bowl. As a result, many […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoJavonte Williams: "Everything Is Going Good"
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (knee) was a limited participant at OTAs, as expected. Fortunately, things appear to be moving in the right direction. "It's been a long process, but everything is going good," Williams said. "I'm ready to get back out there." Of course, his optimism doesn't mean he'll be cleared to suit […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoDarin Ruf Suffers Knee Laceration
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Darin Ruf (knee) exited Friday's loss to the Cincinnati Reds. The veteran suffered a right knee laceration in the third inning after running into the tarp while going after a foul ball. Ruf needed stitches to close the wound, with Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reporting that the 36-year-old was "banged-up pretty […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoCarlos Rodon Throws 30 Pitches Friday
New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) threw 30 pitches over two simulated innings at Dodger Stadium on Friday. According to skipper Aaron Boone, things went well, and Rodon may resume facing hitters once the Yankees return to the Bronx. The 30-year-old has been on the shelf since March, with New York transferring him to […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoChris Sale To Undergo Further Testing
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (shoulder) landed on the 15-day injured list on Friday after exiting his last start because of soreness. Unfortunately, the issue could be more severe, with the left-hander indicating he will undergo further testing. "I've got something going on in my shoulder," Sale said. "I think I have a […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoJoey Gallo Still Dealing With Hamstring Issue
According to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com, Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo (hamstring) was scratched from Friday's lineup versus Cleveland because of tightness. The 29-year-old has been battling a nagging hamstring ailment of late, so he may be due for a trip to the injured list if things don't improve. Gallo is hitting .188 with […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoJustin Steele Diagnosed With Strained Forearm
According to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele (forearm) was diagnosed with a mild strain. Steele himself indicated that his recent MRI was positive, although the team will monitor things in the next few days before making any decisions. There's a chance the 27-year-old could miss his next scheduled start. However, […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoCody Bellinger Running The Bases
Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (knee) was cleared for running progression. The 27-year-old suffered a left knee injury in mid-May and has been on the 10-day injured list since. It's unknown if he'll need a rehab assignment. However, the latest update means he's at least moving in the right direction. Bellinger was hitting .271 with […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoPayton Pritchard Reportedly Wants To Be Moved
According to Jay King and Jared Weiss of The Athletic, Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard wants to be traded this offseason. Pritchard began his career by averaging 7.7 points in 19.2 minutes per game. However, his production and workload have decreased in the last two seasons. But with the C's looking to shed some salaries […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoJoe Mazzulla Will Remain Celtics Coach
According to Celtics president Brad Stevens, Joe Mazzulla will remain the team's head coach. "He's a terrific leader," Stevens said while speaking to the media. "He'll only get better at anything that he can learn from this year because he's constantly trying to learn. And he's accountable." In Mazzulla's first season as a head coach, […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoJa Morant Won't Know Fate Until After NBA Finals
According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, NBA commissioner Adam Silver reported he reached a decision on a potential punishment for Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. However, Silver will wait until the conclusion of the NBA Finals before making an announcement. Memphis suspended Morant on May 14 while the league investigated another social media post involving the […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoTom Brady Could Potentially Hold Multiple Roles In Vegas
Free-agent quarterback Tom Brady remains retired. Yet, it appears the multi-time Super Bowl Champion has a better chance of suiting up, even while owning a part of the Raiders. It seemed impossible, but TMZ has since reported that 24 teams, not 32, could vote in favor of Brady holding multiple roles with the franchise. However, […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoJesse James Signs With Saints
Free-agent tight end Jesse James signed a deal with the Saints on Wednesday. The 28-year-old is best known for his time in Pittsburgh, where he spent four seasons before making stops in Detroit, Chicago, and Cleveland. In 104 career games, he totaled 157 catches for 1,522 yards and 12 touchdowns. However, despite a few decent […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoChristian McCaffrey "Excited" About Season Ahead
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is looking forward to the season ahead. The 26-year-old spent his entire career in Carolina before he was traded to the Niners last season. He played well under head coach Kyle Shanahan, amassing 746 rushing yards, 464 receiving yards, and 10 touchdowns in 11 games. However, McCaffrey is confident […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoWarriors To Cut Costs By Trading Jordan Poole?
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr seemingly confirmed Jordan Poole would be back next season. However, it appears others aren't so sure. With the Warriors looking to cut costs this offseason to avoid a hefty tax bill, John Hollinger of the Athletic believes the team may look to trade Poole ahead of the 2023-24 […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoBulls "Privately" Believe Lonzo Ball's Career Is Over
According to Dan Bernstein of WSCR, many within the Bulls organization believe Lonzo Ball (knee) may never play again. The 25-year-old has been sidelined since January 2022 because of a right knee injury and eventually missed the entire 2022-23 campaign. There was hope he'd be back this year. However, he underwent a third surgery in […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoBam Adebayo Available For Game 7 On Monday
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (shoulder) is available for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals versus Boston. He's been dealing with shoulder discomfort for a while, so his presence on the injury report isn't anything new. However, the 25-year-old has worn a compression shirt and played through it. Adebayo has averaged only 15.3 points […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoMalcolm Brogdon Uncertain For Monday Night
Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (forearm) is questionable for Monday's Eastern Conference Finals finale against Miami. The 30-year-old is dealing with a forearm injury, which kept him off the floor for Saturday's win over the Heat. However, he's averaged only 6.8 points and shot 18.7% from deep during this series, so the injury is obviously […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoRobert Williams III Not On Injury Report For Game 7
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III isn't listed on the injury report for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals versus Miami. The 25-year-old briefly exited Game 6 on Saturday night after suffering a hand injury. However, DFS managers should plan on him being out there, considering a trip to the NBA Finals is on […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoGabe Vincent Questionable Again For Game 7
Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (ankle) is questionable for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Celtics. The 26-year-old didn't suit up in Game 5 because of a sprained ankle. However, he returned on Saturday night, finishing with 15 points in 41 minutes. It would be surprising if Vincent isn't available on Monday […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoTyler Herro Won't Return For Game 7
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (hand) won't play in Monday's postseason matchup with the Celtics. The 23-year-old hasn't played since Game 1 of the series versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Although he was recently cleared for non-contact basketball activities, he's nowhere near ready to return. However, there's a chance Herro could be back for the NBA […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoQuinnen Williams, Jets May Be Nearing A Deal
According to Brian Costello and Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post, there's "still confidence" the Jets and defensive lineman Quinnen Williams will get a deal done, possibly by "mid-June." The 25-year-old is coming off a fantastic season, totaling 55 tackles and two forced fumbles. He also had a career-high 12 sacks and made the […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJimmy Garoppolo's Contract Has Waiver Included
According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Focus, Jimmy Garoppolo's (foot) contract with the Raiders contains an injury clause, permitting the franchise to void the deal he signed in March if he can't pass a physical heading into the 2023-24 campaign. The veteran signal-caller suffered a left foot injury in December while still a member […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJohn Collins Still Available
According to John Hollinger of The Athletic, the Hawks will likely try to trade forward John Collins this offseason. The 25-year-old has spent his entire career in Atlanta, averaging 15.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks in 364 games. However, Collins is owed $78 million over the next three seasons, so the Hawks would welcome […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoMarcus Smart Has Solid Showing In Game 6
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart finished with 21 points in Saturday's last-second win over the Heat. The 29-year-old averaged just under 10 points in the first four games of this series. However, he's scored over 21 points in the last two games. While Smart isn't consistent on the scoring end, there's no denying he can […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJaylen Brown Has 26 Points In Win Over Miami
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown had a double-double in the Game 6 win over the Heat. He finished with 26 points, his most in this series, and added 10 boards, three assists, and two steals. Brown shot 43% from deep during the previous round against the Philadelphia 76ers. However, he's made only 17% of attempts […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoRobert Williams III Finishes With 10 Points Saturday
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III finished with 10 points, seven rebounds, and one block in the win over Miami on Saturday night. The big man played only 17 minutes, exiting briefly because of a hand injury. However, he remained a productive component for the C's despite his limited workload, and his length should keep […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoDerrick White Forces A Game 7
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White finished with 11 points, six assists, and four rebounds in Saturday's win over Miami. He also had three blocks and a steal. Most importantly, the former Spur had a tip-in with less than a second remaining to extend the series. White hasn't been a routine offensive contributor for the C's […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJayson Tatum Scores 31 Points In Game 6
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum finished with a double-double in the win over the Heat on Saturday. He scored 31 points, shooting 8-for-22 from the field and 0-for-8 from deep. Fortunately, the 25-year-old made all 15 free throw tries and added 12 rebounds, five assists, two blocks, and one steal. Despite Tatum's shooting woes from […]
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