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NBACavs Bet the House on Payton Watson in Wild Three-Team Trade
Cleveland lands Payton Watson on a massive $88 million deal, sending Max Strus to the Clippers and an unprotected 2031 first-round pick to Denver.TradeContractRoster Move
NFLColts TE Tyler Warren Suffers Groin Injury in Practice
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced that tight end Tyler Warren suffered a groin injury during practice, adding uncertainty to the team's offensive depth chart ahead of their preseason matchup against the Falcons.InjuryFantasy
UFCJose Delgado Replaces Yair Rodriguez in NocheUFC Main Event Against Jean Silva
Jose Delgado is stepping in on short notice to replace Yair Rodriguez against Jean Silva in the main event of NocheUFC, completely shifting the stylistic matchup and betting markets.Roster MoveBreaking News
NFLSteelers Wrap Aaron Rodgers in Bubble Wrap, Hand Preseason Keys to Will Howard and Drew Allar
The Pittsburgh Steelers are sitting Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph for Friday's preseason game against the Jets, giving Will Howard and Drew Allar a chance to audition for depth chart spots.Game PreviewRoster Move
NFLTrevon Diggs Takes His Boom-or-Bust Act to Seattle on a One-Year Deal
Former Cowboys All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs is signing a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks, looking to rebuild his value after a string of injuries and a December release from Dallas.Free AgencyRoster MoveAnalysis
NFLJayden Higgins Tears ACL in Joint Practice, Leaving Texans WR Room Running on Fumes
Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins suffered a season-ending torn ACL during a joint practice with the Raiders, dealing a massive blow to a receiving corps already battling injuries.InjuryFantasyBetting
MLBPhillies Panic-Buy Premium Duct Tape, Sign Nestor Cortes to Major-League Deal
The Philadelphia Phillies are signing veteran pitcher Nestor Cortes to a major-league contract in late August as they look to patch up an injury-riddled pitching staff.Free AgencyRoster Move
NFLChargers Lose $30 Million Center Tyler Biadasz to Knee Injury in Joint Practice
Los Angeles Chargers center Tyler Biadasz is out indefinitely with ACL damage after a joint practice injury, forcing rookie Jake Slaughter into the starting lineup and dealing a massive blow to the team's offensive line.InjuryBreaking NewsRoster Move
NFLAlvin Kamara's MCL Sprain Leaves the Saints Backfield Running on Fumes
Alvin Kamara is expected to miss at least a month with a sprained MCL, leaving the New Orleans Saints to rely on an unproven rookie backfield starting in Week 13 against the Dolphins.InjuryFantasyBetting
MLBDodgers Place Edwin Díaz Back on IL Just Weeks After Triumphant Return
The Los Angeles Dodgers are placing closer Edwin Díaz back on the injured list shortly after his return from elbow surgery, forcing the team to rely on Tanner Scott for late-game saves as the playoffs approach.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
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