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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
NFLFernando Mendoza Gets the First Half Tonight as Raiders Tease Their $57 Million Rookie
Raiders No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza will play the first half of tonight's preseason game against the Texans before Aidan O'Connell takes over for the second half.Game PreviewBettingAnalysis
NFLRavens Center Danny Pinter Suffers Season-Ending Patella Tear in Joint Practice
Baltimore Ravens center Danny Pinter suffered a torn patella tendon during a joint practice with the Minnesota Vikings, dealing a massive blow to an already thin offensive line.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBJacob Wilson's Season Is Likely Over, And The A's Medical Staff Needs A Vacation
Oakland Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson is reportedly done for the season with a shoulder injury, adding another chapter to his extensive medical history and dealing a blow to the team's lineup.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
NHLElvis Merzlikins Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Leaving Blue Jackets Crease in Chaos
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins has undergone shoulder surgery with no timeline for return, leaving a massive hole in the net and scrambling betting markets for the struggling franchise.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
NBAJames Harden Secures $97 Million Bag to Stay in Cleveland
James Harden is returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers on a three-year, $97 million deal, complete with a player option and a trade kicker.ContractFree AgencyRoster Move
MLBGiants Break Another Bullpen Arm: Keaton Winn Hits IL With Elbow Neuritis
San Francisco Giants reliever Keaton Winn lands on the injured list with elbow neuritis after a heavy workload, raising major questions about Tony Vitello's bullpen management and the team's late-inning stability.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
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