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NFLCommanders Get Massive Injury Boost Ahead of Eagles Opener
Odafe Oweh, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, and K’Lavon Chaisson have all been cleared to play for Washington's season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.InjuryGame Preview
NFLTua Tagovailoa Missing From Falcons Practice Sparks Mid-Week Panic
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was absent during the media viewing portion of Friday's practice, raising immediate questions ahead of Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.InjuryAnalysisRumor
NFLJets and Titans Injury Reports Already Look Like Mid-Season Triage Lists
Ian Rapoport reports a slew of injuries for Sunday's Jets-Titans matchup, with Cedric Gray, Joseph Ossai, and Tim Patrick all ruled out.InjuryGame Preview
NBASuns Center Mark Williams Out Indefinitely After Offseason Shoulder Surgery
Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams underwent surgery for a torn labrum suffered in an offseason workout and will miss an extended period.InjuryRoster Move
MLBBraves Stash Lane Thomas on the IL Just in Time for Phillies Showdown
The Atlanta Braves have placed outfielder Lane Thomas on the injured list right before a critical home series against the Philadelphia Phillies.InjuryRoster Move
NHLRed Wings Strip Dylan Larkin of Captaincy in Pre-Camp Shocker
The Detroit Red Wings have stripped Dylan Larkin of his captaincy right before training camp, creating massive locker room questions and throwing a wrench into the team's preseason vibes.Roster MoveBreaking News
NFLInjury Bug Bites Hard: Updates on Tua, Darnold, AJ Brown, and Stribling
Ian Rapoport provided crucial injury updates on four key NFL players, sending ripples through fantasy and betting markets ahead of the weekend.InjuryFantasyBetting
NFLMike Evans Scores First 49ers Touchdown Because Kyle Shanahan Needed Another Weapon
Mike Evans caught his first touchdown as a member of the San Francisco 49ers against the Los Angeles Rams, proving the rich just keep getting richer.Game RecapAnalysisBetting
NBABennedict Mathurin Officially Signs With the Pelicans
Bennedict Mathurin has officially signed his contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, adding a healthy guard to their backcourt rotation, though the financial details remain a mystery.ContractRoster MoveFree Agency
NFLA.J. Brown's High Ankle Sprain Leaves the Patriots Offense Running on Fumes
Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is expected to miss at least four weeks with a high ankle sprain following New England's season-opening loss to the Seahawks.InjuryFantasyBetting
NFLAJ Brown Sidelined for a Month While Sam Darnold Dodges a Bullet
Ian Rapoport reports Patriots WR AJ Brown will miss at least four weeks with a high-ankle sprain, while Seahawks QB Sam Darnold received positive news on his hip injury following Seattle's 13-10 win.InjuryFantasyAnalysis
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