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NFLZay Flowers is a 'True Pre-Game Decision' Which Usually Means He's Sitting
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers is testing his hamstring before tonight's game against the Dallas Cowboys, but reports indicate the team isn't counting on him to play.InjuryBreaking NewsBetting
NFLCharvarius Ward Expected to Play Sunday, Saving the Colts Secondary from Total Collapse
Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward is expected to play against the Texans despite a groin injury, providing a massive boost to an Indianapolis defense facing a tough divisional test.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
NFLPanthers WR Injury Update: Jalen Coker Expected to Play, Xavier Legette a Game-Time Decision
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker is expected to play through an ankle injury against the Browns, while Xavier Legette is a game-time decision with a knee issue.InjuryFantasyBetting
NFLMike Evans Plans to Play Through Hip Injury Against Cardinals
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans is expected to play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals despite being listed as questionable with a hip injury.InjuryFantasyBetting
NFLRams Botch Myles Garrett Injury Timeline, Lose Star Edge Rusher for Six Weeks
Los Angeles Rams star Myles Garrett is facing a six-week recovery from knee surgery after playing through the injury in Week 1, dealing a massive blow to the team's defense.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
MLBThe AL West Winner Will Make MLB History for All the Wrong Reasons
The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are tied at 80-81 entering the final day of the MLB season, guaranteeing the AL West winner will have the worst full-season record of any playoff team in history.PlayoffsGame PreviewAnalysis
MLBPhillies Activate Jesús Luzardo Just in Time for October Chaos
The Philadelphia Phillies are activating star pitcher Jesús Luzardo from the injured list ahead of the regular-season finale, providing a massive boost to their playoff rotation.Roster MoveInjuryPlayoffs
MLBBlake Treinen's Shoulder Gives Out Just in Time to Ruin the Dodgers' Postseason Bullpen Math
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen is out for the 2026 postseason with a shoulder injury, dealing a massive blow to the team's bullpen depth right before October.InjuryPlayoffsBreaking News
NFLMother Nature is the Only Defense Showing Up for Titans-Giants
A wild weather forecast for the Titans-Giants game has models predicting everything from a monsoon to a breezy afternoon, adding chaos to a matchup of winless teams.Game PreviewBettingAnalysis
NBABulls Ship Rob Dillingham to Hornets for Buddy Hield and Cash
The Chicago Bulls are trading 21-year-old guard Rob Dillingham to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for veteran shooter Buddy Hield and cash considerations.TradeRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBCasey Mize Hits the IL After Losing a Battle With the Dugout Steps
San Diego Padres pitcher Casey Mize is heading to the 15-day injured list with a sprained ankle after slipping in the dugout, capping off a rough stretch on the mound with a bizarre freak injury.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
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