The Padres crack the top 10 this week while chaos continues to rule the crowded American League playoff picture.
Editor’s Picks
Plenty of youngsters have been getting big minutes during preseason and a few are set to play starring roles this season.
The Wings have just one wing player listed on their roster. Meanwhile, the Valkyries have an entire starting lineup of wing players and six in total.
De’Zhaun Stribling and Germie Bernard are two of the biggest fantasy football risers after the first week of 2026 preseason action.
Eight of the highest-variance players in this summer’s fantasy football drafts.
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NFL
The MRI of Bears running back Kyle Monangai’s injured knee diagnosed a hyperextension, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
Tyson could open the season on the injured reserve list.
Jets running back Breece Hall received good news Monday: A follow-up confirmed his groin injury is minor, Connor Hughes of SNY TV reports.
Former Ravens player and executive O.J.
NBA
It’s truly the end of an era.
Westbrook announced he was stepping away after 18 NBA seasons.
Well, you can’t say New Orleans did absolutely nothing this offseason.
Few women impacted the game more than Parker.
MLB
The league announced the approval after a vote.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview for August 17
The middle of the American League standings has turned into a mediocre mess. It might make for a fascinating playoff race.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Game Preview
Premier League
All of the details you need on the fixtures for the 2026-27 Premier League season.
Nine Premier League clubs have a new manager heading into the new season. Who has the best chance of long-term success?
After so many Premier League superstars shone at the 2026 World Cup this summer, who will continue that momentum and dominate the Premier League?
We learned plenty from a statement win for the Gunners in the Community Shield in Cardiff.
Motor Sports
The Team Penske driver earned his second victory in the past four races
Hear what Jett Lawrence, Haiden Deegan, Cole Davies and more took away from Round 9 of the 2026 Pro Motocross season at Unadilla as the campaign got back underway.
Watch highlights of the NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond Raceway for the Cook Out 400.
Listen to NASCAR drivers recap the Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway on Saturday evening.
WNBA
Rotoworld
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson made two touchdown passes in his preseason debut, but according to Kyle Dvorchak, the rookie won’t be a ‘factor’ this season, and shouldn’t be a top fantasy pick.
Kyle Dvorchak explains why Jordyn Tyson is a “late-season play” has the rookie wide receiver suffered a hamstring injury that will keep him sidelined.
Kyle Dvorchak breaks down why despite Cardinal’s running back Jeremiah Love’s preseason ankle injury, he is ‘still a value’ pick for fantasy draft.
Kyle Dvorchak analyzes the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback race and believes Deshaun Watson “improved his odds of being the week one starter” after his preseason debut performance.
Your one-stop-shop for all of Rotoworld’s preseason content leading into fantasy football drafts.
Eric Samulski and James Schiano discuss their favorite fantasy baseball waiver wire adds for the weekend.
Betting
Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview for August 17
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Game Preview
Chicago Cubs vs Chicago White Sox Game Preview
St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds Game Preview
Golf
Jordan Spieth set a target of 67 for the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship, certain that would be enough for him to crack the top 50 in the FedEx Cup and advance. Turns out he only would have needed a 69, and even that was out of his reach.
“I felt like I had some close calls this year, so it was nice to finish the tournament off,” Scheffler said.
Watch the full recap of the action from the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee.
Scottie Scheffler settled in after a rough start Saturday for a 2-under 68, giving him a two-shot lead over Sam Burns and Sungjae Im.
Sam Burns scorched TPC Southwind to the tune of an 8-under 62 to move into a tie for second entering the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Watch Scottie Scheffler’s best shots from Round 2 of the Fed Ex St. Jude Championship, where he tied the course record after he shot 9-under and 12 birdies to take the lead.
Latest
It appears Raiders offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson has another injury concern.
Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski addressed linebacker James Pearce’s suspension on Monday.
Shedeur Sanders will get the start at quarterback against the Bills in the Browns’ second preseason game, but he may not have many other first-stringers in the lineup with him.
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence may be on the field when Jacksonville plays Carolina on Friday night.
The AP Poll is here, and with it the usual avalanche of reactions.