Joey Votto, the esteemed Reds figure, needs a new opportunity. The Reds find themselves unable to accommodate their iconic player due to the success of their youth movement, with promising talents like Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Spencer Steer emerging. The recent signing of Jeimer Candelario for third base has further limited Votto’s prospects within the team….
NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports that Buccaneers outside linebacker Yaya Diaby suffered a high ankle sprain during the end of Thursday’s practice, which will keep him out for the entire preseason. Diaby is expected to need 4-6 weeks for rehab and recovery, with hopes to return for the Week 1 game against the Washington Commanders….
The Minnesota Twins’ starting rotation has been plagued with injuries this season, creating a new opening for top-100 prospect Zebby Matthews to make his major league debut. **Zebby Matthews Joins Minnesota Twins Rotation** The Minnesota Twins are calling up right-hander Zebby Matthews, one of the fastest-rising prospects in baseball this year, sources tell ESPN. Matthews,…
Green Bay will see a fresh face in the quarterbacks’ meeting room for the upcoming season, with recently retired quarterback Sean Mannion joining the offensive staff. However, a familiar and seasoned figure, long-time quarterbacks coach Tom Clements, who is set to turn 71 in June, will make a return for the 2024 season. Despite Clements…
Defensive end Iose Epenesa, the top-ranked recruit in Illinois for the Class of 2025, has committed to the Iowa Hawkeyes, continuing his family’s tradition. A four-star prospect, Epenesa is ranked No. 42 nationally, No. 5 among defensive linemen, and the top player in Illinois according to the 247 Sports composite rankings. In ESPN’s 300, he’s…
The Chicago Bulls are at a pivotal moment as they consider trading Zach LaVine, who still has three years left on his $138 million contract. With key players like DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso already gone, the Bulls are eyeing a full rebuild and freeing up LaVine’s salary would provide the financial flexibility they need…
If there’s one thing rookie minicamps excel at, it’s providing undrafted free agents with the opportunity to catch the attention of head coaches. Among these undrafted rookies making waves for the Carolina Panthers is Jalen Coker, hailing from Holy Cross. During a conversation with reporters on Friday, Panthers head coach Dave Canales couldn’t help but…
The Chicago Bears will face the high-powered Commanders offense this Sunday at Northwest Stadium in Washington without two essential defensive backs. Safety Jaquan Brisker, currently in concussion protocol, and nickel back Kyler Gordon, who suffered a hamstring injury in their last game, have both been ruled out after failing to practice this week. Brisker will…
The New York Knicks have been actively searching for a center to fill the void left by Isaiah Hartenstein’s departure to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite various rumors and links to potential big men, no deals have materialized yet. One player the Knicks have reportedly shown interest in is Walker Kessler of the Utah Jazz….
The Pacers have signed veteran big man Jahlil Okafor to an Exhibit 10 contract but have since waived him, as announced in a team press release. They have also waived Kendall Brown. Reports of the Pacers’ intention to sign Okafor surfaced last month, making the delay until later in training camp somewhat surprising. Okafor, 28,…