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NFLCooper Rush Will Start for Falcons Despite Saturday Back Spasms
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush experienced back spasms on Saturday but is still slated to start Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
NFLEagles Rookie TE Eli Stowers Goes From Questionable to IR in a Flash
Philadelphia Eagles rookie tight end Eli Stowers was downgraded to out and placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, sidelining him for the first four weeks of the season.InjuryRoster MoveBreaking News
NFLPatrick Mahomes Returns, But the Chiefs Are Handing His Blind Side to an Undrafted Free Agent
The Kansas City Chiefs have ruled out starting left tackle Josh Simmons, leaving undrafted free agent Kahlil Benson to protect Patrick Mahomes' blind side in his return against the Broncos.InjuryRoster MoveGame Preview
NFLChiefs Rule Out Josh Simmons and Chamarri Conner for Monday Night Football
The Kansas City Chiefs will be without offensive tackle Josh Simmons and safety Chamarri Conner for their primetime divisional matchup against the Denver Broncos.InjuryGame Preview
NFLJets Downgrade RB Kene Nwangwu to Out Against Titans
The New York Jets have downgraded running back and return specialist Kene Nwangwu to out for their Sunday matchup against the Tennessee Titans.InjuryRoster MoveGame Preview
MLBCubs Swap Arms: Edward Cabrera Returns as Trent Thornton Hits the IL
The Chicago Cubs activated Edward Cabrera and placed Trent Thornton on the 15-day IL, shaking up their pitching staff in the middle of the September playoff push.Roster MoveInjury
MLBJesus Luzardo Scratched With Shoulder Stiffness, Sending Phillies Fans Into Panic Mode
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo was a late scratch from his scheduled start due to shoulder stiffness, creating immediate rotation questions and sending sportsbooks scrambling.InjuryBettingFantasy
NFLFalcons Smashing the Emergency Glass: Cooper Rush to Start Week 1
The Atlanta Falcons are down to their QB3 for the season opener, with veteran Cooper Rush set to start against the Pittsburgh Steelers.InjuryRoster MoveBreaking News
NFLSchefter's Massive Friday Injury Dump Gut-Punches the Falcons and Fantasy Managers
Adam Schefter reports a massive list of NFL players ruled out for Sunday, including both Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. for the Falcons, sending shockwaves through betting markets and fantasy leagues.InjuryBettingFantasy
MLBByron Buxton's Season Ends Early (Again) With Hip Surgery
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton will undergo season-ending hip surgery, continuing a frustrating career trend of injuries and impacting the Twins' lineup.InjuryAnalysis
NFLAshton Jeanty Cleared, Brock Bowers Out as Raiders Swap Offensive Weapons for Sunday
Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty is officially off the injury report for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, but tight end Brock Bowers has been ruled out.InjuryGame PreviewFantasy
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