Fantasy Football Booms and Busts: Saquon Barkley gets revenge as Eagles eventually deliver in Week 7

The Sacramento Kings traded De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Zach LaVine, along with several draft picks and players, in a multi-team deal that also involved the Chicago Bulls. The Spurs emerged as the winners of the trade, acquiring the best player in Fox and maintaining their youth and depth, while the Kings added offensive talent but may struggle defensively. Fantasy winners include Fox and Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs, while...

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Jack Flaherty and the Detroit Tigers agreed on a two-year, $35 million contract, with an opt-out after the first year that pays him $25 million. Flaherty had a successful season with the Tigers last year, posting a 2.95 ERA and reestablishing himself as a top pitcher after dealing with injuries. The deal adds Flaherty to a strong Tigers rotation alongside other talented pitchers like Tarik Skubal and Alex Cobb, solidifying their pitching staff for the...

Jack Flaherty, who was critical in the Dodgers' World Series run last summer, has signed a two-year, $35 million deal with the Detroit Tigers, including an opt-out after the first season. Flaherty improved significantly last season, posting a 3.17 ERA and helping the Tigers make the playoffs before being traded to the Dodgers. He will now join Tarik Skubal in the Tigers' rotation as they aim for another postseason appearance. Full Article

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Paul Gutierrez, Las Vegas Raiders reporter for NFL Nation, announced that Chip Kelly will be joining the Raiders as offensive coordinator under new head coach Pete Carroll. Kelly, previously with Ohio State, UCLA, and the NFL, brings his coaching expertise to the team as they look to build on a successful season. With Kelly's playcalling prowess and the Raiders' talented roster, expectations are high for the upcoming season. Full Article