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NFLBrowns Officially Name Deshaun Watson Week 1 Starter Because The Contract Demands It
Ian Rapoport reports the Cleveland Browns have officially named Deshaun Watson their Week 1 starting quarterback, ending the training camp competition with Shedeur Sanders.Roster MoveAnalysis
MLBDodgers Getting Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith Back Is a Late-Season Cheat Code
Shohei Ohtani is nearing a return to the mound and Will Smith is starting a rehab assignment, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a massive boost ahead of the playoffs.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
NFLSeahawks Rookie Bud Clark Suffers Brutal Ankle Injury in Preseason Loss
Seattle Seahawks second-round pick Bud Clark broke his ankle in a preseason game against the Titans and will miss several months, dealing a massive blow to the team's secondary depth.InjuryRoster Move
NFLRaiders Dodge a Bullet as Ashton Jeanty Escapes Practice Scare with Sprained Ankle
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty suffered an ankle sprain at practice, but reports indicate the injury is not long-term, saving the team from a preseason disaster.InjuryBreaking NewsFantasy
NFLSaints and 49ers Swap Recently Signed Depth Pieces in Preseason Trade
The New Orleans Saints traded veteran linebacker Deion Jones to the San Francisco 49ers for running back Zamir White, swapping two players who just signed with their respective teams earlier this month.TradeRoster Move
NFLAshton Jeanty's Knee Injury Just Sent the Raiders' Season Into Panic Mode
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty left Sunday's practice with an apparent right knee injury, casting a massive shadow over his highly anticipated sophomore season.InjuryFantasyBetting
MLBMariners Lose Brendan Donovan to Concussion IL Just as His Bat Catches Fire
Seattle Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan has been placed on the 7-day concussion IL, interrupting a hot streak at the plate and forcing a lineup shuffle ahead of matchups against the Cubs and Phillies.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
NFLGeorge Kittle Cleared From PUP List Just Seven Months After Achilles Tear
The San Francisco 49ers activated star tight end George Kittle from the PUP list, marking a rapid recovery from a January Achilles tear and shifting the team's offensive outlook ahead of Week 1.InjuryRoster MoveFantasy
NFLChargers Place Center Tyler Biadasz on Season-Ending IR After ACL Tear
The Los Angeles Chargers have placed starting center Tyler Biadasz on season-ending injured reserve following a severe knee injury in a joint practice, dealing a massive blow to their offensive line.InjuryRoster MoveBettingBrowns Lose Alex Wright to Torn Achilles, Sign Derek Barnett in Desperation Move
Cleveland Browns starting DE Alex Wright suffered a season-ending Achilles tear in a joint practice drill, forcing the team to sign veteran Derek Barnett to salvage a depleted defensive line.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
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