Fantasy Basketball: These stars could get shut down — here’s how to prepare and plan ahead

Managing a fantasy basketball team during the “silly season” requires a mix of foresight and creativity. This is the time of year when teams out of playoff contention rest their veterans and prioritize younger players, often disrupting established rotations. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, some of your stars could be at risk of being shut down. … Read more

In moving to left field, José Altuve and the Astros are adapting to new reality as they try to keep their window open

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — On peculiar ground stood José Altuve, with grass, not dirt, nestled beneath his size-8.5, white New Balance cleats. As the mid-morning Florida sun began to click on its penetrating heat, Houston’s diminutive baseball talisman scampered through a series of outfield drills on Field No. 2 at the Astros’ spring training … Read more

Chiefs reportedly plan to place franchise tag on star guard Trey Smith, with one-year deal worth $23 million

The Kansas City Chiefs are holding on to their top offensive lineman for another season. Per multiple reports, the team is planning on placing the franchise tag on Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith. By tagging Smith, the Chiefs will keep the 25-year-old guard around on a full-guaranteed one-year deal, reportedly worth $23.4 million. The amount … Read more

NFL free agency: Top 25 overall free agents, including Sam Darnold and Chiefs reportedly planning to tag key OL

The 2024 Philadelphia Eagles’ offseason will largely be remembered for one thing, and that’s signing Saquon Barkley. That was crucial in the team winning Super Bowl LIX. Barkley didn’t get the biggest contract among the Eagles’ signings last year. Not even close. That went to Bryce Huff, a pass rusher who turned a career year … Read more

5 Big Blues Named As Trade Candidates

Jordan Binnington (© Jeff Curry-Imagn Images) The St. Louis Blues will be a fascinating team to watch at the 2025 NHL trade deadline. It has been a tough season for the Blues, as they are currently five points behind the Vancouver Canucks for the final wild card spot in the Western Conference. The Blues have … Read more