Herbert Burns Wants To Fight Again Soon

UFC Lightweight Herbert Burns recently expressed his desire to fight once again, with the 32-year-old having his sights set on a bout at the upcoming event(s) on "Fight Island." The Brazilian is fresh off a win over Evan Dunham via rear-naked choke during the UFC 250 prelims, his fourth first-round victory in his last five […]

Stipe Miocic May Be Ready To Return

UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic published a Tweet on Sunday night with a quote that read, "the time has come." Whether or not that is a precursor for a possible return has yet to be seen, but the statement drew plenty of reaction from around the MMA community, namely from Daniel Cormier and Francis Ngannou. […]

Henry Cejudo May Fight Again

Former UFC bantamweight and flyweight champion Henry Cejudo would consider coming out of retirement to face current featherweight title-holder Alexander Volkanovski. Cejudo seemingly called it a career after defeating Dominick Cruz by TKO back at UFC 249. However, with the temptation to move up a weight class to claim the 145-pound belt, we may be […]

Expectations High For Marquise Brown

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown has plenty of hype heading into the upcoming season. The sophomore shined at times during his rookie season in 2019 and was the team's leading wideout, finishing the year with 46 catches for 584 yards and seven touchdowns. He missed two games as a result of an ankle injury, […]

Leonard Fournette Putting In Work

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette has been putting in work this offseason. The veteran recently posted videos on both Instagram and Twitter, showing the fourth-year back working on his agility and footwork. Despite trade rumblings for months, Jags' personnel have since indicated that he would remain an integral part of the team moving ahead. […]

J.K. Dobbins An Underrated Fantasy Asset?

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins could prove to be a useful fantasy asset in 2020, especially for those who select him late in redraft formats. While Mark Ingram II is expected to be still involved on the offensive end, especially when the team lines up on the goal line, the rookie may find himself […]

Mark Ingram II Still Has Value Despite Crowded Backfield

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram II still possesses fantasy value heading into the season. Despite the team adding running back J.K. Dobbins, who finished his final season at Ohio State with just over 2,000 rushing yards, and the presence of both Justice Hill and Gus Edwards, the veteran should remain relevant in the team's […]

Mark Andrews Could Be A Bigger Deep Threat

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews could have a more significant impact on the receiving end in 2020. After head coach John Harbaugh acknowledged the potential openings downfield as a result of opposing teams looking to stop the run, the 24-year-old could prove useful to quarterback Lamar Jackson, who may be looking for more downfield […]

Hayden Hurst To Shine In Atlanta?

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst has been pegged as a breakout star heading into the 2020 campaign. After the departure of Austin Hooper, the 26-year-old will look at a career resurgence in his new home in Atlanta despite fighting for looks from quarterback Matt Ryan with Todd Gurley II, Calvin Ridley, and Julio Jones […]

Calvin Ridley Ready For A Breakout?

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley was picked as the team's breakout star for the 2020 season by NFL.com writer Adam Rank. The 25-year-old was in the midst of a reliable fantasy season in 2019 before succumbing to an abdominal injury that forced him to miss the last three games of the season. Through two […]

Julio Jones Ranked As Top Wideout

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones was ranked third in Pro Football Focus' list of the top-50 players heading into the season. While that position on the list is acceptable for a player who has had such a storied career, it is surprising considering it ranks him ahead of the likes of Michael Thomas and […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire "Wants To Be Great"

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire has plenty of buzz surrounding him entering the 2020 season. After a successful college career, the first-round pick has been highly touted by many members of the team's coaching staff. In a recent interview, running backs coach Deland McCullough had plenty to say about the 21-year-old, praising his […]

Conor McGregor Announces Retirement

Former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor announced his retirement on Saturday night. The decision was revealed on McGregor's Twitter account and came moments after Amanda Nunes defeated Felicia Spencer at UFC 250 to retain the featherweight title. This is the third retirement announcement from the 31-year-old and comes months after a UFC 246 […]

Amanda Nunes Retains Featherweight Belt

Amanda Nunes successfully defended her featherweight championship via unanimous decision over challenger Felicia Spencer during the main event of UFC 250. Both combatants were active on Saturday night, but the Lioness controlled the match from the get-go. While Spencer did attempt seven takedowns, she wasn't able to finish any of them. On the other hand, […]

Sean O'Malley Takes Care Of Eddie Wineland

Bantamweight Sean O'Malley defeated Eddie Wineland in just under two minutes at UFC 250 on Saturday night. The 25-year-old landed a kick to the body before landing a right hand to finish off Wineland, who has now lost three of his last four bouts. O'Malley has been on a roll, winning his last two fights […]

Chase Hooper Falls To Alex Caceres

UFC featherweight Alex Caceres defeated the up-and-coming Chase Hooper by unanimous decision during the UFC prelims. Caceres outpaced the 20-year-old in the vertical game, landing nearly double the number of strikes while also surpassing him in significant strikes. Hooper showed vulnerability standing, and while he displayed a solid chin, he wasn't able to utilize his […]

Ian Heinisch Handles Gerald Meerschaert

In a middleweight bout, Ian Heinisch took care of business during the UFC prelims, dispatching Gerald Meerschaert with an onslaught of punches. In only 1:14 into the first round, the Hurricane landed an overhand right that led to an eventual referee stoppage. Heinisch landed 22 of his 27 strikes while also connecting on 20 of […]

Cody Stamann Picks Up Unanimous Victory

In a featherweight bout, Cody Stamann picked up the victory over Brian Kelleher on Saturday night. Both fighters were active throughout the fight. However, the 30-year-old ultimately did more work to allow the judges to reward him with a unanimous-decision win. Stamann, who was coming in as a heavy favorite for the UFC prelims, landed […]

Maki Pitolo Provides DFS Value On Saturday

In a middleweight bout, Maki Pitolo defeated Charles Byrd during the UFC prelims. Pitolo outslugged his opponent, landing 33 of his 65 strike attempts, double the amount of Byrd. He also landed 20 significant strikes and connected on all three of his takedown attempts before referee Herb Dean put a stop to things early in […]

Devin Clarks Picks Up Win On Saturday

In a light heavyweight bout, Devin Clark picked up a unanimous-decision victory over Alonzo Menifield during the UFC early prelims. Clark landed 150 of his 198 striking attempts, including connecting on 79 of his 124 significant strikes. Though he was only 1-for-10 in takedown attempts, the judges ultimately rewarded the 30-year-old with the victory. This […]

Herbert Burns Submits Evan Dunham

In a catchweight bout, Herbert Burns made short work out of Evan Dunham on Saturday night. During the UFC Early Prelims, the 32-year-old out of Brazil needed only a little over a minute to dispatch the longtime UFC mainstay, defeating Dunham using a rear-naked choke. With this win, which is Burns' fifth-straight professional and second-straight […]

Ezekiel Elliott Ranks At Top Of NFC East

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was ranked ahead of Saquon Barkley, Miles Sanders, and Adrian Peterson in a recent Sports Illustrated poll, a list compiled with the assistance of NFL scouts, ranking the best backs in the NFC East. The former Buckeye had one of his best seasons to date in 2019 by finishing […]

FanDuel MMA DFS Lineup Picks: Nunes vs. Spencer - UFC 250 Daily Fantasy

After a challenging and active month of May for the organization, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to its Apex facility for UFC 250. The card features some significant bouts, with the event being headlined by arguably the greatest women's combat sports athlete of all time, Amanda Nunes, defending her Featherweight title against Felicia Spencer. In […]

Sandhagen vs. Sterling Winner Likely To Receive Title Shot

UFC bantamweights Cory Sandhagen and Aljamain Sterling will square off at UFC 250, with the winner likely to receive a title shot somewhere down the line. Jose Aldo and Petr Yan are expected to fight for the vacant 135-pound belt at some point this year, and when asked by MMA Junkie whether the winner of […]

Gilbert Burns Looking To Fight At UFC 251

UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns is looking to face current 170-pound champ, Kamaru Usman, as soon as UFC 251. The 33-year-old has been on a roll throughout the last 18 months by winning his last six fights with the organization. His most recent victory occurred at the end of May when he defeated former champ, Tyron […]

Jorge Masvidal Dissatisfied With Pay

UFC Welterweight Jorge Masvidal took to Twitter recently to express his displeasure regarding his contract negotiations with the company. Masvidal, who is ranked third in the 170-pound division, has won his last three fights with the promotion, with his most recent victory coming at the expense of Nate Diaz via doctor stoppage at UFC 244. […]

Alexander Gustafsson Coming Out Of Retirement

Alexander Gustafsson has reportedly decided to come out of retirement to fight veteran Fabricio Werdum in July on the organization's infamous "Fight Island." The 33-year-old, who will make the bump up to Heavyweight, is coming off two-straight losses in the Light Heavyweight division, with his last defeat coming at the hands of Anthony Smith back […]

All Combatants Make Weight Ahead Of UFC 250

There were no issues with weight-cutting measures on Friday afternoon, with all 24 fighters making weight for UFC 250. The event is headlined by dual-champion Amanda Nunes, who will be defending her Featherweight title for the first time since beating Cris Cyborg for it in 51 seconds at UFC 232, squaring off with Canadian Felicia […]

Ian Heinisch Will Fight Gerald Meerschaert After All

The Middleweight Bout between Ian Heinisch and Gerald Meerschaert is back on for the UFC 250 Prelims on Saturday night. After one of Heinisch's cornermen tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, the fight was called off, with Meerschaert squaring off against Anthony Ivy as the potential replacement. However, a subsequent test revealed that the initial […]

D.J. Moore, Panthers Receivers Ranked No. 8 In League

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore and the team's receiving corps were ranked No. 8 in the league by Pro Football Focus heading into the season. While Moore had a productive 2019, the expectations are higher for the No. 1 wideout for the upcoming 2020 campaign. With Cam Newton gone in favor of Teddy Bridgewater, […]