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  • Daxton Hill CIN DB
    Bengals' Dax Hill: Operating as cornerback in 2024
    41m ago

    Hill is expected to be a part of the Bengals' cornerback room in 2024, Jay Morrison of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

    Hill spent his sophomore campaign operating as a starting safety for the Bengals, recording 110 tackles, including 1.5 sacks, while also intercepting two passes and deflecting 11 others over 17 contests. Head coach Zac Taylor said Sunday that Hill will "be in the cornerback room" this year, which could mean a position change is in store. The team signed former Raven Geno Stone this offseason and could replace Hill at safety in 2024.

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  • Harrison Mevis 2005 K
    Harrison Mevis: Heading to Carolina
    1h ago

    Mevis is slated to sign with the Panthers as an undrafted free agent Sunday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

    Mevis made 24 of 30 field-goal attempts at Missouri last year, including a 61-yard conversion that set an SEC record. He'll now challenge Eddy Pineiro during offseason activities.

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  • Michael Wiley 2005 RB
    Michael Wiley: Signing with Washington
    1h ago

    Wiley (thumb) is slated to sign with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent Sunday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

    Wiley wasn't selected during the 2024 NFL Draft but will have a chance to compete for a role with Washington during offseason activities. He sustained a thumb injury during the Senior Bowl in March, and it's unclear when he'll be back to full health.

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  • Jadon Janke 2005 WR
    Jadon Janke: Signing with Houston
    2h ago

    Janke is slated to sign with the Texans as an unrestricted free agent Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports.

    Janke showed improvement over each of his four seasons at South Dakota State, and he tallied 57 receptions for 946 yards and 10 touchdowns while rushing twice for 11 yards and a touchdown in 2023. He'll attempt to make his mark during offseason activities with Houston.

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  • Mekhi Becton NYJ OT
    Mekhi Becton: Signing with Philadelphia
    2h ago

    Becton and the Eagles have agreed on a one-year, $5.5 million contract, pending a physical Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Becton appears to be set to join the Eagles after starting 16 games with the Jets in 2023. The offensive tackle has dealt with multiple significant lower-body injuries in his four-year NFL career, limiting his time on the field, and he'll look to carve out a consistent role with Philadelphia.

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  • Carson Steele 2005 RB
    Carson Steele: Slated to sign with Kansas City
    2h ago

    Steele is slated to sign with Kansas City as an undrafted free agent Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Steele began his collegiate career by playing two seasons at Ball State, but he joined UCLA for the 2023 campaign. His production declined with the Bruins, but he still rushed 167 times for 847 yards and six touchdowns while tallying 17 receptions for 163 yards and two touchdowns during his year at UCLA. He'll now spend time with Kansas City during offseason activities.

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  • Corbin Carroll ARI CF
    Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll: Slump continues
    4m ago

    Carroll batted seventh and went 0-for-4 in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Mariners.

    Carroll, who was dropped in the order Wednesday following a day off amid a slump, has hit seventh or eighth over the last four contests. It hasn't helped awake the bat. Carroll is 0-for-13 in those four games and is 1-for-25 with 11 strikeouts over the last seven. He's sitting at .189/.295/.236 with just five RBI over 27 games.

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  • Paul Blackburn OAK SP
    Athletics' Paul Blackburn: Lit up by Orioles
    5m ago

    Blackburn did not factor into the decision during Sunday's 7-6 win over the Orioles, allowing six runs on seven hits and one walk over four innings. He struck out five.

    Blackburn was lit up by the Orioles, allowing four extra-base hits including three home runs. He was on the hook for his second loss until the A's salvaged the come-from-behind win. Following a flawless start to the season that saw him allow no earned runs spanning 19.1 innings through his first three starts, Blackburn has progressively regressed over his next three starts, allowing 13 runs over that 15.2 inning stretch. He'll look to right the ship during his next start, tentatively slated to take place next weekend when the Miami Marlins come to Oakland for a three-game set.

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  • Ketel Marte ARI 2B
    Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Delivers game-winning run
    10m ago

    Marte went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's 3-2 win over Seattle.

    Marte's two-out double in the eighth plated Kevin Newman with the winning run. It was the second consecutive game that Marte has hit out of the three-hole, as manager Torey Lovullo made recent changes to accommodate for Corbin Carroll's slow start. Marte had been the team's primary leadoff hitter.

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  • Jake Rogers DET C
    Tigers' Jake Rogers: Blasts second homer
    20m ago

    Rogers went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored during Sunday's 4-1 victory over the Royals.

    Rogers' sixth-inning two-out blast spelled the end of the day for Kansas City starter Michael Wacha and provided the winning margin for the Tigers. It was just the second multi-hit game for Rogers, who raised his season average to .164 with two homers and three RBI.

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  • Wenceel Perez DET RF
    Tigers' Wenceel Perez: Smacks first career homer
    28m ago

    Perez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Sunday's 4-1 victory over the Royals.

    Perez' first career dinger came in the first inning off Kansas City starter Michael Wacha and represented what turned out to be the game-winning blast for the Tigers. The rookie outfielder has started four of the past five games for the Tigers and has found himself consistently toward the top of the lineup, hitting in the three hole for the third consecutive start. Through 35 at-bats, Perez has 10 hits including one double, two triples and a home run with five RBI and four runs scored.

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  • Joey Loperfido HOU OF
    Astros' Joey Loperfido: Set for major-league debut
    28m ago

    Loperfido is expected to be called up from Triple-A Sugar Land by the Astros ahead of their series with Cleveland beginning Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

    Loperfido has been on a tear at Triple-A, batting .287 with 13 home runs, 27 RBI, 31 runs scored and five stolen bases over 101 at-bats in 25 games so far this season. He's played both first base and outfield, giving him a better shot of sticking around the majors if he hits the ground running.

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  • Joel Embiid PHI C
    76ers' Joel Embiid: All-around showing in Game 4 loss
    3m ago

    Embiid provided 27 points (7-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 12-14 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and three steals across 44 minutes during Sunday's 97-92 loss to New York in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

    Embiid led all Philadelphia players in scoring, rebounds, blocks and steals while handing out a half-dozen assists in an all-around performance in a losing effort against New York. Despite dealing with a lingering knee injury throughout the series, Embiid has played in all four games and has tallied at least 25 points, eight rebounds and five assists in three straight outings. Look for Embiid to put together another strong outing in Game 5 to help the 76ers avoid elimination in a win-or-go-home contest.

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  • OG Anunoby NY SF
    Knicks' OG Anunoby: Balanced outing in double-double
    7m ago

    Anunoby produced 16 points (8-16 FG, 0-4 3Pt), 14 rebounds and three blocks over 47 minutes during Sunday's 97-92 win over the 76ers in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

    Anunoby put forth a well-rounded performance to help New York take a commanding 3-1 lead over Philadelphia, finishing second on the team in scoring and rebounds en route to a double-double performance. Anunoby, who also recorded a team-high-tying trio of blocks, recorded his first double-double of the postseason while posting his fourth consecutive game in double figures in scoring.

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  • Josh Hart NY SF
    Knicks' Josh Hart: Owns glass despite shooting woes
    9m ago

    Hart racked up four points (0-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-8 FT), 17 rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 46 minutes during Sunday's 97-92 victory over Philadelphia in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

    Hart dominated Game 4 on the glass, leading all players in the contest in rebounds to go along with a handful of assists despite not making a single shot from the field in a winning effort. Hart, who ended three boards shy of the 20-rebound mark, became the first player in NBA playoff history to have over 15 rebounds and five assists while not converting on a shot from the field. Hart has impressed on the glass this postseason, hauling in 13 or more boards in three straight outings.

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  • Jalen Brunson NY PG
    Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Record performance in Game 4 win
    14m ago

    Brunson recorded 47 points (18-34 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 9-11 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists and one block over 44 minutes during Sunday's 97-92 victory over Philadelphia in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

    Brunson put on a show Sunday to help New York take a commanding 3-1 lead against Philadelphia, leading all players in the contest in scoring and assists while setting a playoff career high in scoring and the most points scored by a Knicks players in a playoff game. Brunson has been on a tear as of late, becoming the first player in NBA playoff history with over 85 points and 20 assists in a two-game span.

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  • Kyle Anderson MIN SF
    Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson: Available for Game 4
    17m ago

    Anderson (hip) will play in Sunday's game against the Suns.

    Anderson carried a questionable tag into Game 4, but he will officially be available. Anderson has seen limited action this postseason, so he doesn't figure to have much fantasy appeal in most formats.

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  • Grayson Allen PHO SG
    Suns' Grayson Allen: Unavailable for Game 4
    1h ago

    Allen (ankle) is out for Sunday's Game 4 against the Timberwolves, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Allen was unable to play Friday due to a right ankle sprain that will hold him out again Sunday. Eric Gordon and Royce O'Neale should continue to see expanded roles in Allen's absence.

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  • Artturi Lehkonen COL LW
    Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Puts up two points
    5m ago

    Lehkonen registered a goal and an assist in the 5-1 playoff win over the Jets on Sunday.

    With the Avalanche peppering Connor Hellebuyck in the first period, Lehkonen was able to open the scoring for his fourth goal of round one on the 12th shot of the game. Lehkonen added a primary power-play assist late in the second frame to give Colorado a 4-1 lead. He added one hit, three shots on net, one blocked shot, two PIM and a plus-1 rating in 18:39 of ice time. Including the regular season, Lehkonen is on a six-game point streak, scoring four goals and adding five assists over that span.

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  • Nathan MacKinnon COL C
    Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon: Distributes two helpers
    11m ago

    MacKinnon notched two assists and added three shots on net in Sunday's 5-1 win over Winnipeg.

    MacKinnon provided two power-play assists in the second period to help give the Avalanche a 4-1 lead going into the third period. He added one hit, three shots on net, two PIM and a plus-1 rating in 20:56 of ice time. Including the regular season, MacKinnon is on a six-game point streak, scoring two goals and adding eight assists over that span. Colorado will be on the the road this Tuesday when they face the Jets in game five.

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  • Valeri Nichushkin COL RW
    Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Scores hat trick
    21m ago

    Nichushkin scored three times on five shots in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Jets.

    Nichushkin deposited two power-play goals in the second period to give the Avalanche a 4-1 lead going into the third period. He added an empty-net goal late in the third frame for the hatrick and his sixth goal of the playoffs. The 29-year-old winger added two hits, three blocked shots, five shots on net and a plus-2 rating in 22:28 of ice time. Including the regular season, Nichushkin is on a six-game point streak, scoring eight goals and one assist over that span.

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  • Alexandar Georgiev COL G
    Avalanche's Alexandar Georgiev: Third straight win
    44m ago

    Georgiev allowed one goal on 27 shots in Sunday's 5-1 home win over the Jets.

    Georgiev allowed a first period goal on the fifth shot of the game but then kicked aside the next 22 shots to keep the Jets off the scoreboard. After a poor performance in game one, Georgiev has only allowed five goals on 77 shots for a .935 save percentage in the last three games. The Avalanche will look to move on to round two when they visit Winnipeg on Tuesday.

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  • Philip Broberg EDM D
    Oilers' Philip Broberg: Joins big club
    45m ago

    Broberg was promoted from AHL Bakersfield on Sunday.

    Broberg will likely serve as a depth option for the Oilers after AHL Bakersfield was knocked out of the postseason. He had two assists in 12 NHL games this season.

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  • Connor Hellebuyck WPG G
    Jets' Connor Hellebuyck: Three consecutive losses
    1h ago

    Hellebuyck gave up four goals on 30 shots in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche. He was pulled after the second period.

    Hellebuyck allowed all four goals in the first two periods, including two on the power play. He has now allowed 19 goals on 131 shots and has not topped a .900 save percentage in any game in the first round. Hellebuyck ended up being relieved of his duties after the second frame for backup Laurent Brossoit. In order for the Jets to make a comeback in the series, they need Hellebuyck to get back to his Vezina-calibre ways for the remaining games. Winnipeg will host Colorado on Tuesday.

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