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NFLEagles Offense Hits the Brakes as Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith Sit Out with Hamstring Issues
Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith missed Wednesday's practice with hamstring injuries, leaving the Philadelphia Eagles' offense in a precarious spot after a tough loss to the Rams.InjuryAnalysis
MLBMason Miller Returns to Padres Bullpen Armed With New-Dad Energy
Mason Miller is returning to the San Diego Padres bullpen following the birth of his child, providing a massive late-inning boost for their playoff series against the Brewers.Roster MovePlayoffs
NFLFalcons Drop 45 on Saints, Follow Up With NFL's Favorite Fiction: The Estimated Injury Report
The Atlanta Falcons released their estimated Wednesday injury report following a blowout win over the Saints, but fans and bettors should take the short-week paperwork with a grain of salt.InjuryAnalysis
NFLBears Backfield in Shambles as Swift and Monangai Miss Practice
Chicago Bears running backs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai both missed Wednesday's practice with multiple injuries, raising questions about the team's rushing attack for the upcoming weekend.InjuryFantasyBetting
NFLBuccaneers Rule Out Baker Mayfield and Antoine Winfield Jr. for Thursday Night Football
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without starting quarterback Baker Mayfield and star safety Antoine Winfield Jr. against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
NFLBaker Mayfield Ruled Out for TNF as Cowboys Get Healthy at the Perfect Time
Baker Mayfield will miss Thursday Night Football against the Cowboys, while Dallas gets major reinforcements with Joey Porter Jr. and Tyler Smith returning to action.InjuryGame PreviewRoster Move
NHLAlexander Romanov Out 6-8 Months With Torn ACL in Brutal Blow to Islanders
New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov will undergo surgery for a torn ACL, sidelining him for six to eight months and forcing the team to scramble for blue-line depth.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
NFLTank Dell Returns to Practice: Texans Offense Gets Its Spark Plug Back
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell has been designated to return from injured reserve and is back at practice, providing a massive boost to the offense.InjuryRoster MoveFantasy
NFLNFL GMs Are Treating October Like a Panic-Driven Fantasy League
The NFL trade deadline is still weeks away, but the Giants, Cowboys, and Ravens have already made massive moves by acquiring JJ McCarthy, Joey Porter Jr., and Cam Jurgens.TradeRoster MoveBreaking News
NFLEagles Ship Pro Bowl Center Cam Jurgens to Ravens in Mid-Season Blockbuster
The Philadelphia Eagles have traded two-time Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens for a package highlighted by a 2028 second-round pick.TradeRoster MoveBreaking News
NFLEagles Hit the Panic Button at Running Back, Elevate Dameon Pierce
With Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby dealing with injuries, the Philadelphia Eagles are elevating Dameon Pierce to the active roster.Roster MoveInjuryFantasy
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