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Zion Williamson Out Three Weeks, New Orleans Pelicans’ Futures Dip
New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson sustained a right hamstring injury against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. That sent a ripple through the NBA futures market, because he will miss at least three weeks of action. The short-handed Pelicans were already...
Tennessee Titans to Start QB Josh Dobbs in AFC South Showdown
The AFC South title and a trip to the playoffs is at stake this weekend when the Jacksonville Jaguars host the Tennessee Titans. Josh Dobbs will start for the Titans at quarterback in Week 18, as the third-stringer replaces injured starter Ryan...
Miami Dolphins Wild Card Berth at Stake, QB Teddy Bridgewater Breaks Finger
The Miami Dolphins are fighting for an AFC wild card berth and might have a third-string quarterback in the final game of the season. That's because backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater suffered a finger injury in Week 17. Bridgewater broke the pinkie finger...
Minnesota Timberwolves Begin New Year Amidst Skid, Consider Lineup Change
The Minnesota Timberwolves lost six games in the row, but enter 2023 with a specific goal to end their losing streak and regain control in the second half of the season. With a 16-21 record, the Timberwolves are in 11th place in...
Dallas Mavericks Win Six in a Row, Luka Dončić’s Torrid Scoring Continues
Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks has been on a scoring tear by dropping 50 or more points in three out of his last five games. His scoring surge coincided with a six-game winning streak for the Mavs, who recently moved into fourth...
Phoenix Suns Leading Scorer Devin Booker Out 4 Weeks
The Phoenix Suns will not have shooting guard Devin Booker in the lineup for at least the next four weeks while he recovers from a groin injury. The Suns will reevaluate Booker in four weeks, but he could miss more time with...
Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa Enters Concussion Protocol… Again
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is being treated for yet another concussion after he banged his head during a game against the Green Bay Packers on Christmas. Tagovailoa played the entire game for the Dolphins during a 26-20 loss against the Packers....
Denver Broncos Fire Head Coach Nathaniel Hackett After Ugly Christmas Loss
The Denver Broncos looked like they gave up as a team during a 51-14 blowout against the Los Angeles Rams on Christmas, so the Broncos fired head coach Nathaniel Hackett. Assistant coach Jerry Rosburg was named interim head coach for the final...
Zion Williamson Clears Health and Safety Protocols, Rejoins the New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans played two games last week without power forward Zion Williamson in the lineup. That's after he entered the NBA's COVID health and safety protocols. He's now cleared to play in Monday night's game against the Indiana Pacers. The...
Arizona Cardinals Lose Another Quarterback, Trace McSorley Gets First Start on Christmas
The Arizona Cardinals can't catch a break in the injury department, and have no choice except to start third-string quarterback Trace McSorley against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Christmas night. Colt McCoy hasn't cleared the concussion protocol, so McSorley is the next...