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UFCBrian Ortega Out of UFC 331 After Freak Training Headbutt
Brian Ortega has withdrawn from UFC 331 after suffering a severe cut from an accidental headbutt during a jiu-jitsu training session.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
MLBYankees Unbox Clarke Schmidt Just in Time for September Chaos
The New York Yankees are activating Clarke Schmidt from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday, dropping the right-hander into a high-stakes bullpen role after a 15-month Tommy John recovery.Roster MoveInjuryAnalysis
MLBRed Sox Bullpen Takes a Hit as Justin Slaten Shut Down for 2026
Boston Red Sox reliever Justin Slaten will miss the rest of the 2026 season with degenerative changes in his elbow, ending a deceptively solid year and hurting Boston's bullpen depth.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
MLBJoc Pederson Is Playing Through a Fractured Hand Because Baseball Players Are Built Different
Texas Rangers DH Joc Pederson plans to play through a left hand fracture as the team fights for the AL West crown.InjuryPlayoffs
NHLConnor Hellebuyck Is Reportedly Skipping Jets Training Camp, And The Staring Contest Is On
Connor Hellebuyck is reportedly not reporting to Winnipeg Jets training camp, escalating trade rumors and putting the franchise in a massive leverage bind.Breaking NewsRumorTrade
MLBPhillies Finally Cave and Put Jesús Luzardo on the IL
The Philadelphia Phillies are placing star pitcher Jesús Luzardo on the injured list with shoulder inflammation, dealing a massive blow to their playoff rotation and betting futures.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
NFLAaron Donald Returns While the Eagles and Chiefs Take Brutal Roster Hits
Ian Rapoport reports that Aaron Donald is returning to the Rams, while the Eagles lose Landon Dickerson to IR and the Chiefs deal with a shoulder injury to rookie Mansoor Delane.InjuryRoster MoveBreaking News
NFLBrowns Hit the Emergency Glass: Dylan Sampson to IR, Jaleel McLaughlin Elevated
The Cleveland Browns placed running back Dylan Sampson on injured reserve following a Week 1 knee injury, elevating Jaleel McLaughlin from the practice squad to fill the void.InjuryRoster Move
NFLDolphins Rookie Kyle Louis Sidelined With MCL Sprain Just As The Schedule Gets Brutal
Miami Dolphins rookie linebacker Kyle Louis is expected to miss a few weeks with an MCL sprain, dealing a blow to the team's defense ahead of a tough Week 2 matchup against the 49ers.InjuryBettingAnalysis
NFLJets Rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. Dodges Major Injury, Out Up to Four Weeks
New York Jets rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. suffered an ankle sprain in Week 1 but avoided a major injury, with a return expected within four weeks.InjuryFantasyRoster Move
NFLChiefs Sweat Mansoor Delane MRI While Seahawks Count Down to Sam Darnold's Return
Chiefs cornerback Mansoor Delane is undergoing a shoulder MRI, while Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is reportedly a few weeks away from returning to the field.InjuryAnalysis
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