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MLBYankees Place Ryan McMahon on IL With Absurd Throat Infection as Roster Depletion Continues
The New York Yankees have placed third baseman Ryan McMahon on the 10-day injured list with a severe throat infection, forcing the team to call up Oswaldo Cabrera and adding to a comically long list of sidelined stars.InjuryRoster Move
NFLTexans Replace Jayden Higgins With Two Receivers Who Have Seen Better Days
Following Jayden Higgins' season-ending ACL tear, the Houston Texans are signing veteran wide receivers Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones to salvage their depth chart.Roster MoveInjuryFree Agency
NBADenver Nuggets Commit Highway Robbery, Sign DeMar DeRozan for $3.9 Million
Six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan has signed a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Denver Nuggets after being waived by the Sacramento Kings.Free AgencyContractRoster Move
NBANuggets Pivot from LeBron to DeMar DeRozan in Ultimate Free Agency Backup Plan
After missing out on LeBron James, the Denver Nuggets are signing 36-year-old veteran DeMar DeRozan to bolster their roster.Free AgencyRoster MoveBreaking News
NBAKlay Thompson Takes His Talents to South Beach After Mavericks Buyout
Klay Thompson is signing with the Miami Heat after a contract buyout with the Dallas Mavericks, hoping Heat Culture can revive his struggling season.Roster MoveFree AgencyBreaking News
NBADallas Mavericks Buy Out Klay Thompson, Sending Sharpshooter to Free Agency
The Dallas Mavericks have reached a buyout agreement with Klay Thompson, making the veteran guard an unrestricted free agent amid interest from the Miami Heat.Free AgencyRoster MoveContract
NFLKlint Kubiak Is Pretending the Raiders Have a Real QB Competition
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is delaying the inevitable by refusing to name a starting quarterback between veteran Kirk Cousins and No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza.Roster MoveAnalysis
MLBRoyals to Stash Maikel Garcia on IL After Hamstring Injury
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia is heading to the injured list with a left hamstring strain, leaving a struggling lineup without its $57.5 million cornerstone.InjuryRoster Move
MLBDiamondbacks Officially Send Ketel Marte to the IL with Knee Injury
The Arizona Diamondbacks have transferred All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte to the injured list following a lingering left knee issue, dealing a massive blow to their lineup.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
NFLGeorge Kittle Is Trying to Defy Medical Science for the NFL's Australia Opener
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is reportedly ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn Achilles and has a legitimate chance to play in the Week 1 opener against the Rams in Australia.InjuryGame Preview
MLBMariners Call Up Kade Anderson Because Their Rotation Wasn't Terrifying Enough
The Seattle Mariners are calling up top pitching prospect Kade Anderson to make his MLB debut on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs after a historically dominant run in Double-A.Roster MoveBreaking News
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