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  • Tyrone Wheatley Jr. NE OT
    Patriots' Tyrone Wheatley: Participating in OTAs
    2h ago

    Wheatley (knee) is participating in the Patriots' organized team activities, Greg A. Bedard of the Boston Sports Journal reports.

    Wheatley went on New England's injured reserve in October of last season due to a knee injury. His participation at OTAs indicates his health is back up to par at this point. Barring any setbacks, he will continue competing for a depth offensive line role heading into the season.

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  • Daniel Ekuale NE DT
    Patriots' Daniel Ekuale: Active at OTAs
    4h ago

    Ekuale (biceps) is participating in the Patriots' organized team activities, Steven Senne of the Idaho State Journal reports.

    Ekuale's season ended in September of last year after the Patriots placed him on injured reserve with a torn biceps. His participation at OTAs indicates his health is back up to par. The veteran defensive tackle is projected to provide depth on New England's interior defensive line this season.

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  • Brian O'Neill MIN OT
    Vikings' Brian O'Neill: Practicing during OTAs
    18h ago

    O'Neill (foot) took part in practice Friday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

    O'Neill played in only one of Minnesota's final four games last season with what was eventually disclosed as a small fracture in his left foot. He appears to be back to full health and is slated to work as the Vikings' starting right tackle for the 2024 campaign.

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  • Thayer Munford LV OT
    Raiders' Thayer Munford: Participating in OTAs
    18h ago

    Munford (knee) has been taking part in offseason practices, Mike Moraitis of The Sporting News reports.

    Munford missed the Raiders' final game last season due to a knee injury but now appears to be back to full health. He's slated to start at right tackle for Las Vegas in the coming campaign.

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  • Ventrell Miller JAC LB
    Jaguars' Ventrell Miller: Working back from injury
    18h ago

    Miller is progressing in his return from an Achilles injury, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

    Miller was hurt in the Jaguars' final preseason contest last August and missed the entire campaign. The 2023 fourth-round pick will look to make his NFL debut in 2024 and could work his way up to prominent role among the team's linebacker corps.

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  • Dicaprio Bootle CAR CB
    Panthers' Dicaprio Bootle: Taking part in OTAs
    18h ago

    Bootle (knee) participated in offseason practice Wednesday, per a video shared by Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site.

    Bootle landed on injured reserve with a knee injury last November and didn't return for the remainder of the campaign. He began the year on the Panthers' practice squad but had started two straight games prior to getting hurt. Now that he's back to being healthy, Bootle will compete for a depth role in Carolina's secondary for the coming campaign.

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  • Logan Gillaspie SD RP
    Padres' Logan Gillaspie: Back with Friars
    9m ago

    The Padres recalled Gillaspie from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

    With Yu Darvish (groin) and Joe Musgrove (elbow) both headed for the injured list, Gillaspie and Randy Vasquez will come up from the minors to fill the openings in San Diego's pitching staff. Gillaspie has appeared in two games for the Padres this year, throwing 2.2 shutout innings, but he has posted a 5.17 ERA and 1.51 WHIP through 15.2 frames in Triple-A. He will likely be limited to low-leverage situations while with the big-league club.

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  • Will Brennan CLE RF
    Guardians' Will Brennan: On bench versus left-hander
    11m ago

    Brennan will sit Saturday against Washington.

    Brennan will remain on the bench as the Guardians face left-hander Mitchell Parker on the mound Saturday. Johnathan Rodriguez will draw the start in right field, batting fifth versus the Nationals.

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  • Yu Darvish SD SP
    Padres' Yu Darvish: Lands on injured list
    12m ago

    The Padres placed Darvish on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a left groin strain.

    Darvish had to make an early exit from his start Wednesday against Miami due to hamstring problems, but the issue appears to instead be groin-related. His move to the IL is backdated to Thursday, allowing him to be eligible to return June 14. He will be joined by fellow starter Joe Musgrove (elbow) on the injured list while Randy Vasquez and Logan Gillaspie come up from Triple-A El Paso to take their places.

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  • Steven Kwan CLE LF
    Guardians' Steven Kwan: Breather Saturday
    15m ago

    Kwan is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus Washington.

    Kwan will head to the bench after he went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in his return to the lineup Friday after missing nearly four weeks with a hamstring injury. David Fly will slot in at left field while Kyle Manzardo enters the lineup at designated hitter and bats sixth against the Nationals.

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  • Andres Gimenez CLE 2B
    Guardians' Andres Gimenez: Sitting versus southpaw
    18m ago

    Gimenez is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Nationals.

    Gimenez will take a seat as Cleveland faces left-hander Mitchell Parker on the mound Saturday. Gabriel Arias will draw the start at second base and bat seventh against Washington.

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  • Bo Naylor CLE C
    Guardians' Bo Naylor: Another day off versus left-hander
    23m ago

    Naylor is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the Nationals.

    Naylor will get another day off as the Guardians face left-hander Mitchell Parker on the mound Saturday. Austin Hedges will replace him at catcher and bat eighth versus Washington.

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  • Nickeil Alexander-Walker MIN SF
    Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Minimal impact in loss
    22h ago

    Alexander-Walker recorded zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one assist and two steals in 14 minutes during Thursday's 124-103 loss to the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.

    Alexander-Walker averaged just 3.4 points, 1.6 assists and 1.2 rebounds in 15.4 minutes across the Western Conference. He also struggled mightily with his efficiency, shooting 28.6 percent from the field and 18.8 percent from three across the five contests. However, the 25-year-old guard converted 39.1 percent of his 4.1 three-point attempts per game during the regular season and will head into the 2024-25 campaign under the last year of his two-year, $9 million contract.

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  • Kyle Anderson MIN SF
    Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson: Struggles with efficiency
    22h ago

    Anderson provided seven points (3-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Thursday's 124-103 loss to the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.

    Anderson's 33 minutes played in Game 5 were his highest of the series, largely due to his role in guarding Luka Doncic. Anderson will end the Western Conference Finals averaging 7.4 points, 3.4 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 22.4 minutes across the five contests. The 30-year-old forward will head into the offseason as an unrestricted free agent. Anderson's future in Minnesota is uncertain as he went from averaging 28.4 minutes across 69 appearances, including 46 starts in 2022-23, to 22.6 minutes across 79 appearances, just 10 of which were starts, in 2023-24.

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  • Rudy Gobert MIN C
    Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Plays reduced minutes in Game 5
    22h ago

    Gobert provided nine points (4-8 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes during Thursday's 124-103 loss to the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.

    Gobert's 26 minutes were his lowest of the series despite recording just one foul. The 2023-24 Defensive Player of the Year was often forced to play away from the rim and come out to meet Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving on the perimeter in the pick-and-roll. Gobert averaged 11.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 34.0 minutes across the five games against Dallas.

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  • Karl-Anthony Towns MIN PF
    Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns: Goes down swinging
    22h ago

    Towns ended Thursday's 124-103 loss to the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals with 28 points (9-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 9-10 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 38 minutes.

    Despite putting up his best game of the series Thursday, Towns' efforts weren't enough to avoid defeat. The 28-year-old big man tied Anthony Edwards for a team-high 28 points and led Minnesota in rebounding. Towns will finish the Western Conference Finals averaging 19.6 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 33.2 minutes. He also struggled mightily with his efficiency, shooting just 37.9 percent from the field and 24.2 percent from three across the five games.

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  • Anthony Edwards MIN SG
    Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Efficient in Game 5 loss
    22h ago

    Edwards logged 28 points (10-18 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 43 minutes during Thursday's 124-103 loss to the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.

    Edwards recorded his second-highest scoring output of the Western Conference Finals in Game 5 but wasn't able to avoid elimination. After struggling with his efficiency to begin the series, the star guard managed to post 43.0/40.6/75.0 shooting splits over the five games. Against Dallas, Edwards averaged 24.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 41.4 minutes.

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  • Dereck Lively II DAL C
    Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Productive in return
    23h ago

    Lively posted nine points (3-3 FG, 3-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and three blocks over 25 minutes during Thursday's 124-103 win over Minnesota in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.

    Lively returned to action Thursday after missing Game 4 due to a neck injury. The rookie big man returned to his role of coming off the bench but splitting minutes at the center position with Daniel Gafford as a platoon. Lively averaged 9.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 blocks in 22.0 minutes across his four appearances in the Western Conference Finals.

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  • Jimmy Vesey NYR LW
    Rangers' Jimmy Vesey: Practicing in non-contact jersey
    3h ago

    Vesey (upper body) is at practice Saturday in a non-contact jersey, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

    Vesey was injured eight days ago in Game 2 against Florida on May 24 and was deemed week-to-week. The 31-year-old winger has a goal and two assists through 12 appearances this postseason.

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  • Sergei Bobrovsky FLA G
    Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Starting in Game 6
    3h ago

    Bobrovsky will patrol the home crease versus the Rangers on Saturday, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

    Bobrovsky was stellar during the regular season, going 36-17-4 with a 2.37 GAA and a .915 save percentage. That success has continued in the playoffs, as the Russian netminder is 11-5 with a 2.27 GAA and a .905 save percentage. If the Panthers emerge victorious Saturday, the team will compete in the Stanley Cup Finals for a second straight year.

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  • Blake Wheeler NYR RW
    Rangers' Blake Wheeler: Not practicing Saturday
    3h ago

    Wheeler (undisclosed) is not at Saturday's morning skate ahead of Game 6 against Florida, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.

    According to a source, Wheeler is banged up, leaving his status unclear for Saturday's must-win contest. He has suited up in only one game since Feb. 15 because of a leg injury. Wheeler logged just 9:18 of ice time in Game 4 versus the Panthers on Tuesday before sitting out Thursday's Game 5. Anton Blidh has been filling in for Wheeler during Saturday's practice, but the 29-year-old Blidh probably won't be in the lineup even if Wheeler is unavailable.

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  • Logan Stankoven DAL C
    Stars' Logan Stankoven: Plucks apple Friday
    15h ago

    Stankoven logged an assist and three shots on goal in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Oilers in Game 5.

    Stankoven has just two helpers over five contests in the Western Conference Finals after picking up four points in the second round. The 21-year-old forward is at eight points, 33 shots on net, 21 hits, 17 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 18 playoff outings. He'll likely continue to see middle-six minutes as the Stars look to keep their season alive in Game 6 on Sunday.

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  • Thomas Harley DAL D
    Stars' Thomas Harley: Helpers in consecutive games
    15h ago

    Harley notched an assist and blocked six shots in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Oilers in Game 5.

    The six blocks were one off Harley's playoff high. More notably, he got on the scoresheet for the second game in a row, assisting on a Wyatt Johnston tally in the third period to break up Stuart Skinner's shutout bid. Harley has been limited to four helpers over 18 playoff outings, but he's added 50 blocks, 27 shots on net and a plus-8 rating in a top-four role.

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  • Wyatt Johnston DAL C
    Stars' Wyatt Johnston: Tips in lone goal in loss
    15h ago

    Johnston scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Oilers in Game 5.

    Johnston has scored in three straight games, but the Stars have just three tallies over their last two contests. The 21-year-old is up to 10 goals, six assists, 55 shots on net, 24 hits and a plus-4 rating through 18 playoff appearances. Johnston's steady offense has made him a reliable option in fantasy in this breakout campaign.

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