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NFLFalcons Hand the Keys Back to Cooper Rush After a Brutal Outing
Cooper Rush is officially starting at quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons as they look to bounce back, with Michael Penix Jr. dealing with an injury.Roster MoveAnalysisBetting
MLBVladimir Guerrero Jr. Returns to a Blue Jays Team That Already Packed It In
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been reinstated from the 7-day IL just in time for the Blue Jays' weekend series against the Yankees, but his return might not be enough to save a lost season.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBGiancarlo Stanton's Calves Have Once Again Betrayed The Yankees
New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton has suffered another calf injury, continuing a brutal multi-year stretch of lower-body ailments.InjuryAnalysis
MLBSpencer Steer's Wrist Injury Wrecks Reds' Trade Deadline Plans
Cincinnati Reds versatile infielder/outfielder Spencer Steer is unlikely to play again in 2026 after tearing a tendon sheath in his wrist, effectively removing him from the trade market.InjuryTrade
MLBAndy Pages Fractures Hand, Dodgers Lose Their Second-Best Hitter for a Month
Dodgers All-Star center fielder Andy Pages will miss 4-5 weeks with a fractured hand after taking a 100 mph pitch from Bubba Chandler, dealing a blow to the Los Angeles lineup ahead of the playoffs.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
NFLNick Chubb Calls It a Career: The Freight Train Finally Parks
Four-time Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb has announced his retirement, ending a physically dominant career altered by a devastating 2023 knee injury.Breaking NewsRoster MoveAnalysis
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
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