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NFLAaron Donald Returns, But Puka Nacua's Friday Absence Ruins the Rams' Vibe
Aaron Donald is set to play Monday night against the Giants, but the Rams might be without star receiver Puka Nacua, who missed Friday's practice with a hip injury.InjuryBetting
MLBDiamondbacks Eat Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s Contract in Desperate Wild Card Move
The Arizona Diamondbacks have designated veteran outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment, eating the remainder of his $42 million contract amid a tight NL Wild Card race.Roster MoveContractPlayoffs
MLBYankees Officially Have 'No Idea' If Aaron Judge Will Return This Season
Bob Nightengale reports the Yankees are unsure if Aaron Judge will play again in 2026 as he recovers from a rib fracture, leaving New York's struggling offense in limbo.InjuryPlayoffsAnalysis
MLBGiants Finally Shut Down Logan Webb's Season Because Pitching For A 90-Loss Team Is Bad For Your Knees
The San Francisco Giants placed ace Logan Webb on the 15-day injured list with right knee bursitis, ending his streak of 157 consecutive starts and mercifully shutting him down for the rest of a lost season.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBPete Fairbanks Headed For Thoracic Outlet Surgery As Marlins Bullpen Takes A Hit
Miami Marlins reliever Pete Fairbanks will undergo thoracic outlet surgery, ending his season and leaving the team to rely on a closer-by-committee approach for the rest of their playoff push.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
NFLAdam Schefter Just Dropped An Injury Report So Long It Needs A Table Of Contents
A massive wave of NFL injury designations just wiped out 27 players for Sunday, including Kyler Murray, Nico Collins, and Minkah Fitzpatrick, sending fantasy managers and oddsmakers into a panic.InjuryFantasyBetting
MLBAaron Judge Shut Down for Regular Season as Yankees' Injury Nightmare Continues
Aaron Judge is heading back to the injured list and will miss the remainder of the regular season with a lower leg issue, leaving the Yankees scrambling ahead of the playoffs.InjuryPlayoffsBetting
MLBAaron Judge Hits the IL Again Just Days After Returning
Aaron Judge is heading back to the Injured List with a calf issue after playing just five games since his return from a rib injury, leaving the Yankees scrambling ahead of the playoffs.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
MLBAaron Judge Hits the IL with a Calf Strain Just in Time for the Playoff Push
Aaron Judge is heading to the injured list with a calf strain after leaving Wednesday's game, dealing a massive blow to the Yankees' lineup right in the middle of a pennant race.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
NFLLadd McConkey's Questionable Tag is Doing Heavy Lifting Ahead of Raiders Clash
Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey is officially questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders with a rib injury, leaving Justin Herbert potentially without his top Week 1 target.InjuryFantasyGame Preview
NFLTexans Rule Out Nico Collins for Week 2 After Mid-Week Hamstring Injury
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins has been officially ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals due to a hamstring injury suffered in practice.InjuryFantasyBetting
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