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Detroit moves up with wins despite Cade Cunningham remaining out. The Celtics and Lakers are fourth and fifth.

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Mike Florio and Chris Simms react to Jaxon Smith-Njigba becoming the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL, analyzing why the Seattle Seahawks decided to extend the star playmaker.

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Marcus Freeman discusses why he believes Notre Dame players such as Jeremiyah Love, Jadarian Price and Malachi Fields will be great NFL players at the next level.

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  • DET Shortstop #80
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    This seemed like a bit of a foregone conclusion over the past couple of weeks, but it’s now official. The 21-year-old is the 2nd-ranked prospect in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline, and will likely be Detroit’s starting shortstop. He slowed down a bit as spring went on, but hit .250 with two home runs, two steals, a 9/11 K/BB ratio, and just a 5.9 percent swinging strike rate in 56 plate appearances. That type of plate discipline, paired with his strong, hard-hit rate, is an impressive combination at his age and gives him a relatively safe floor. He hit .305/.408/.583 in 88 minor league games last season with 19 home runs and 10 steals, and could be a .250 or better hitter right out of the gate with the potential for 15-20 home runs and 10+ steals. He is also the current frontrunner for AL Rookie of the Year.
  • CHC Center Fielder #4
    No word yet on the financial terms. Crow-Armstrong made the leap into full-fledged superstardom last season, delivering a 31-homer, 35-steal breakout campaign and emerging as one of the most impactful all-around contributors in the fantasy landscape. The 23-year-old center fielder is firmly entrenched as one of the core building blocks for the Cubs moving forward and projects as a perennial early-round selection in all fantasy formats as he enters his physical prime.
  • STL Shortstop #87
    It’s official. Wetherholt will make his highly-anticipated big-league debut against the Rays on Thursday at Busch Stadium. The 23-year-old top prospect will open the regular season as the Cardinals starting second baseman and figures to bat near the top of the lineup. He projects as an immediate five-category impact fantasy contributor after batting .306/.421/.510 with 17 homers and 23 steals in 109 games in the upper minors last season.
  • ATL Starting Pitcher #99
    The good news is that the injury is not related to his arm. The bad news is that, because of pitching mechanics, oblique strains can sideline pitchers for four to six weeks. Strider will not be able to throw while he manages the pain and inflammation. He will then begin some strengthening exercises and work his way back onto the mound and have to ramp up his pitch count again. Fantasy managers should expect Strider back in the rotation sometime in early May. Until then, the Braves will likely turn to either Jose Suarez or Didier Fuentes in their starting rotation; however, they could also decide to add any of Martin Perez, Carlos Carrasco, or JR Ritchie to their 40-man roster as well.
  • MIA Left Fielder #28
    Stowers is expected to be shelved for 3-4 weeks. He had battled hamstring issues early on during spring training and then aggravated it again during Friday’s Grapefruit League contest against the Astros. Fantasy managers shouldn’t expect to have him in lineups until the end of April. Griffin Conine figures to be the direct replacement for Stowers on the active roster, perhaps in a platoon role, with Heriberto Hernández serving on the short side of the platoon.
  • PHI Starting Pitcher #61
    The new agreement keeps Sánchez, who finished second in NL Cy Young Award balloting last season, in Philadelphia through 2032. His previous four-year, $22.5 million contract ran through 2028 and included team options for 2029 and 2030. The new agreement starts in 2027 and runs through 2032 with a club option for 2033. It makes plenty of sense that the Phillies would want to lock up one of the best left-handed arms in the game for as long as possible. He’ll be one of the first 10 pitchers off the board in all remaining fantasy drafts this spring.
  • PIT Shortstop #85
    Griffin hit just .184 in his Grapefruit League action, but he was able to hit four homers and had some exceptional exit velocities during his time in big-league camp. There’s reports that the two sides are working on a long-term extension, but he’ll almost assuredly begin the season in the minors. Griffin is one of the few prospects in baseball who is worth rostering in redraft leagues even if he is opening the season in Triple- or Double-A.
  • PIT Starting Pitcher #30
    Skenes scattered one hit and three walks, requiring 65 pitches (36 strikes) to navigate four shutout frames in his final spring tune-up. The 23-year-old reigning NL Cy Young Award winner kicks off the season on Thursday with a challenging road tilt against the Mets at Citi Field. He’s one of the top three pitchers off the board in the first or second round of every fantasy draft this spring.
  • PHI Center Fielder #91
    Crawford will be officially added to Philadelphia’s active roster in advance of next week’s season-opener. The 22-year-old top prospect will open the season as the Phillies’ starting center fielder after batting .334/.411/.452 with seven homers and 46 steals in 112 games at the Triple-A level last year. His stolen base potential gives him immediate relevance in deeper fantasy formats, although he’s likely to bat near the bottom of the order at the outset of the season, which limits his realistic across-the-board ceiling. He’s a talent worth rostering in deeper leagues.
  • PHI Starting Pitcher #76
    That had been a foregone conclusion for a while now, but is now official. The bigger question will be whether he or Taijuan Walker gets bumped once Zack Wheeler (shoulder) is ready to return. Cristopher Sanchez will work on Opening Day for the Phillies and will be followed by Aaron Nola. Jesus Luzardo, Walker and Painter in that order.

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NFL

The Giants are signing long snapper Zach Triner, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports.
The league is looking at a contingency plan to prevent egregious officiating errors if the NFL ends up with replacement officials to start the 2026 season.
The Cowboys are signing cornerback Derion Kendrick to a one-year deal, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports.
NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent said last month that the Competition Committee had discussed allowing replay officials to penalize teams for non-football acts that went unpenalized on the field and a formal proposal to change the rules governing those matter was announced on Tuesday.

NBA

Numbers on the Board reviewed preseason projections from ESPN and discussed the biggest team failures or risers based on the projections such as the Pistons, Celtics, Magic, Clippers and more.
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Premier League

The Generation xG crew examines how the Toffees “pounced” on Chelsea’s defensive vulnerabilities at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Leon Osman catches up with Everton manager David Moyes to take a trip down memory lane with his former gaffer.
The Generation xG crew takes a closer look at what went wrong for Spurs in a critical loss to Nottingham Forest at home in Matchweek 31.
Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe are still in disbelief after watching Spurs drop the ball against Nottingham Forest in a must-win match in Matchweek 31.

March Madness 2026

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum chats with John Fanta about his team’s run in the NCAA Tournament, the next matchup against Nebraska and the music he listens to while breaking down film.
Just because there’s a No. 11 next to the Texas Longhorns does not mean we are talking about some plucky underdog making the Sweet 16.
The Sweet 16 will have a definite SEC feel with six teams advancing from that conference to the second weekend of March Madness.
The 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament tips off in all its glory on Wednesday, March 18.
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Vaughn Dalzell and Trysta Krick discuss the likelihood of any team taking down UConn in the women’s NCAA Tournament.
Trysta Krick and Vaughn Dalzell analyze the NCAA women’s basketball tournament bracket, describing why No. 4 seed Oklahoma could upset No. 1 South Carolina in the Sweet 16 if Aaliyah Chavez and Raegan Beers get hot.

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Motor Sports

Pierce Brown entered the Birmingham Supercross race two points out of the championship lead.
Dylan Ferrandis said on Race Day Live at Birmingham that he would test again this week, and he is ready to return to action.
Hunter Lawrence won three of the last four races and finished second in the other.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto debate whether the AMA has been consistent enough with enforcing rules, comparing Haiden Deegan being penalized at Birmingham with Jo Shimoda being let off the hook at Arlington.

Rotoworld

Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter analyze the reports of Alabama’s Ty Simpson being evaluated as a first round pick ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, discussing if he has what it takes to be a starter in the pros.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter unpack Travis Kelce re-signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, detailing if the veteran can remain a top tight end option for fantasy football in 2026.
Eric Samulski discusses 29 players he loves drafting late in fantasy baseball drafts
Daniss Jenkins has stepped up in a big way with Cade Cunningham sidelined, and he can help fantasy managers win their semifinal matchups.
While Monday, Wednesday and Friday are busy game days, Tuesday and Thursday are days when streaming value can be found during Week 22.

Betting

Golf

Fitzpatrick managed to play bogey-free on a sunbaked Copperhead course at Innisbrook.
Watch highlights of the final round of the PGA Tour’s Valspar Championship at Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Florida.
Sungjae Im was in position for a wire-to-wire victory in the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook after a slow start in his return from a wrist injury.
Watch highlights from the third round of the PGA Tour’s Valspar Championship at Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Florida.
After missing two straight cuts in his return from a wrist injury, Im shot a 2-under 69 to get to 9-under 133.
Watch highlights from the second round of the PGA Tour’s Valspar Championship at Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Florida.

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