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Optimism abounds at Baltimore Ravens training camp and preseason, as quarterback Lamar Jackson is back with a $260 million long-term contract extension while new offensive coordinator Todd Monken looks ready to open up Baltimore’s aerial attack. At the heart of the new-look Ravens roster will be two young players with skyrocketing stock at training camp: […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin knows the value of building a physical defense, but he also knows the toll those hits can take on the players lined up opposite of them. Perhaps it shouldn’t be a surprise, then, that Tomlin has opted to give third-year Steelers running back Najee Harris “less physical reps” at […]

The Cleveland Browns and quarterback Deshaun Watson apparently have a lot of work to do in the passing game before the start of the 2023 NFL season. In joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles, Watson and the Browns passing game have looked ‘completely unimpressive‘ according to Zac Jackson of The Athletic. From @AkronJackson at The […]

The Miami Dolphins roster looks to be one of the most explosive in the NFL, with Tua Tagovailoa throwing to speedy wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, but the team still needs to fill out the pieces around them throughout their preseason campaign. Two of the early risers so far in training camp and […]

The New York Jets have lost promising defensive back Javelin Guidry to a knee injury suffered during the team’s joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Mike Garafolo reported. Guidry is expected to undergo knee surgery in the near future and be placed on injured reserve, according to Garafolo. After playing his college ball at […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich has liked what he’s seen from No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young at quarterback thus far, and he wants to see him in action again in Carolina’s second 2023 NFL preseason game. Reich plans on playing Young a similar amount in his second preseason game against the New York […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have been patiently waiting for the on-field debut of the No. 7 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, Texas Tech edge rusher Tyree Wilson. It sounds like the wait is about to be over. The Raiders have activated Tyree Wilson off the NFI list and cleared him from injury to […]

Toronto Raptors rookie and former Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell appears to be following in the footsteps of former point guard Fred Van Vleet in more ways than one. Nowell, who went undrafted just like Van Vleet did, is making big promises about what he’s going to accomplish as a Raptor, similar to what Van […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have made multiple high-impact trades throughout the history of the franchise’s 54 seasons in Buffalo, San Diego, and Los Angeles. Whether it’s the Chris Paul trade, the move to get Paul George, or dealing on draft night for Elton Brand, the Clippers have plenty of trades to choose from. For this […]

The 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup will kick off on August 25th, and the odds for the tournament have been released. The United States men’s national basketball team is currently favored to win the 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup, according to Fanduel. Team USA is listed at -110 to win. Team USA will be coached […]

The depth for the Kansas City Chiefs behind Travis Kelce just got a little bit thinner. The Chiefs have lost backup tight end Jody Fortson for the 2023 season with a shoulder injury. Fortson was placed on injured reserve to make room for the additions of LB Olakunle Fatukasi and CB Duron Lowe, according to […]

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has probably heard plenty of unsolicited advice on how to properly deal with the three concussions he suffered during the 2022 season. Former NFL star Michael Vick suggested putting on 15 pounds to better deal with the hits. Others have suggested that the 25-year-old Alabama star should retire for his […]

Out of all the teams in the NFL, the Denver Broncos’ first-stringers may be the most susceptible to depth chart changes heading into the 2023 NFL season, as tight end Greg Dulcich and strong safety Kareem Jackson may already be finding out. While nothing is official yet, a large part of those changes can be […]

The Houston Texans have once again added depth at wide receiver, signing veteran wide receiver Adam Humphries to a contract, according to Ari Meirov. Humphries, 30, last played with the Washington Commanders in 2021, where he had 41 receptions for 383 yards over 17 games played. The veteran slot receiver had his biggest campaign in […]

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joey Gallo has been stuck in a major slump, but a 4-for-4 outing with two home runs against the Philadelphia Phillies may have been just what Gallo needed to help turn things start to turn around. Gallo, who entered the game just 4-for-42 since July 18, is glad to get back […]

The Washington Commanders have added some insurance behind Logan Thomas, signing former New York Giants tight end Kaden Smith, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Smith, 26, played three seasons with the Giants after being selected in the sixth round of the 209 draft. Smith made an impact right away as a rookie, catching 31 passes […]

The San Francisco 49ers weren’t able to advance past the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2022 NFC Championship Game, but 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had a contingency plan all lined up at quarterback if his team pulled off the victory. Kyle Shanahan confirmed that the 49ers wanted to sign retired quarterback and potential Hall of […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has proven that he’s one of the most talented wideouts in the league, but will all the target competition on the 49ers cap his fantasy football outlook for the 2023 NFL season? It’s a tricky situation for fantasy players to evaluate, as Aiyuk will have to deal with […]

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert has all the making of a breakout fantasy football running back this season, as he’s expected to assume the starting position after David Montgomery’s departure to the Detroit Lions in free agency. While the Bears did make additional moves at running back, Herbert should have enough juice to hold […]

The Charlotte Hornets entered the NBA as an expansion team in 1988 alongside the Miami Heat, selecting Charlotte legends like Dell Curry and Muggsy Bogues in the 1988 NBA expansion draft. Out of the 34 seasons in the franchise’s existence in Charlotte, whether it be under the name Hornets or Bobcats, we’ll rank the top […]

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has a bright fantasy football outlook for the 2023 season in an incredibly high-powered offense as the presumed starter in Buffalo’s backfield. Cook is a dangerous receiver out of the backfield, can rip off big plays with explosive speed, averaged 5.7 yards per carry as a rookie, and has […]

Washington Commanders star defensive end Chase Young has barely seen the field since 2021 after a devastating knee injury, but the former AP Defensive Rookie of the Year is starting to finally feel like himself once again at NFL training camp, as he told Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press. “I feel myself,” Young said. […]

Long before the days of Dominique Wilkins, Al Horford, Mookie Blaylock, and Trae Young, the Hawks franchise originated as the Tri-Cities Blackhawks in 1949. After stops in Milwaukee and St. Louis, the team moved to Atlanta in 1968, where the Hawks have enjoyed a rich history ever since. For the sake of this article, and […]

Golden State Warriors and Team USA head coach Steve Kerr is renowned for the relationships he’s built over all his years in the NBA, as a teammate, executive, analyst, and now as a coach. But Kerr’s reach goes beyond just the players on the court, as broadcaster Adam Amin revealed in a heartwarming story during […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have multiple NFL training camp battles to watch, but keeping an eye on four key players – Asante Samuel Jr., Tre’ McKitty, Trey Pipkins III and Kenneth Murray Jr. — who either struggled last season or have been struggling early on in camp will be crucial to the team returning to […]

The Green Bay Packers have trimmed down the quarterback room behind Jordan Love, releasing QB Danny Etling, according to Packers.com. With Jordan Love’s emergence as the starting quarterback following the departure of Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets, the Packers had four quarterbacks on the roster going into training camp: Love, Etling, Sean Clifford, […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has made it clear how rough the 2022 season was for him and his team. A year removed from winning the Super Bowl over the Cincinnati Bengals, the Rams stumbled to a 5-12 record after injuries to multiple stars doomed the 2022 season from early on. McVay, who […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich has already named rookie quaterback Bryce Young as his starter, but it was unclear when Young would get his first action. It sounds like Panthers fans won’t have to wait at all, as Young will take the field in Carolina’s first NFL preseason game against the New York Jets, […]

Las Vegas Raiders coach Josh McDaniels has a long history with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo dating back to their time together in New England, and it seems he knows what he has in the veteran quarterback. With Garoppolo coming off a foot injury and apparently struggling a bit with interceptions in training camp, McDaniels shot down […]

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans has been keeping his cards close to his chest regarding Houston’s quarterback battle between C.J. Stroud and Davis Mills, but recent praise for the rookie bodes well for Stroud’s Week 1 starting chances. Stroud has been practicing exclusively with the first team for the Texans, and his head coach […]

Identifying the 10 greatest teams in franchise history isn’t an easy task with the Los Angeles Clippers, despite years of success with Chris Paul and Blake Griffin. Including the Buffalo and San Diego years, the Clippers have had 54 different teams to choose from for this list. But with no title teams to plant at […]

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce was one of the best rookies in the NFL last season, but a breakout fantasy football year could still be ahead in what should be a vastly improved Texans offense this season. Pierce, a 2022 fourth-round pick out of Florida, took over as Houston’s bell-cow back after Week 2 […]

The San Diego Padres were busy at the MLB Trade Deadline, making multiple trades for the stretch run in an effort to reach the postseason once again. The Padres filled arguably their biggest need in a trade with the Kansas City Royals, acquiring star reliever Scott Barlow in exchange for prospects Henry Williams and Jesus […]

The tight end room for the Las Vegas Raiders has been through the wringer as of late, and a roster move to sign former Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister is the latest addition, according to Tashan Reed of The Athletic. Howard, a former first-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was in training camp with […]

Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL after a gambling probe revealed that he bet on games he played in both at Iowa State and with the Denver Broncos last season, according to a report from the Des Moines Register. Prosecutors in the case say a FanDuel account Uwazurike […]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper is coming off one of the best fantasy football seasons of his career, and there’s plenty of reason for optimism going into the 2023 NFL season. Cooper, 29, caught a career-high nine touchdowns last season for the Browns, despite the struggles of Cleveland’s passing game as a whole. The […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf is one of the most imposing figures in the league, but will an increase in target competition and the potential for Geno Smith to regress make Metcalf’s fantasy football outlook a little cloudier than you might think? Let’s get into it. Why Seahawks WR DK Metcalf could crush his […]

Jordan Love hasn’t been the QB1 for the Green Bay Packers for very long, but he clearly knows he’s stepping into a major leadership position. With the Packers offense not consistently performing well against their stout defensive counterparts in training camp, Love had a stern message for his teammates, via Packers beat writer Ryan Wood. […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Ronald Jones was recently hit with a two-game PED suspension by the NFL for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy. Jones, who joined the Cowboys this offseason after playing for the Kansas City Chiefs last season, denied that he was “cheating the game” after his PED suspension, as he told David […]