Fantasy Baseball: It's not easy fading these players in 2025 drafts, but someone's gotta do it

The Los Angeles Lakers will begin their 2025-26 preseason against the Phoenix Suns on October 3 at Acrisure Arena, but will be without key players including LeBron James due to injuries. The preseason schedule is unique, featuring two games in three days followed by a week off, and fans will be watching for the performance of new signings and younger players amidst limited availability. Want More Context? 🔎

Marquette volleyball faced #14 Creighton, suffering a 3-0 sweep with set scores of 25-23, 25-19, and 25-18. Despite some competitive moments, Marquette's key hitters struggled with low efficiency, contrasting with Creighton's Eva Martin, who had 20 kills, highlighting the need for improvement as they prepare to face DePaul on Sunday. Want More Context? 🔎

The Denver Broncos added guard Quinn Meinerz to their injury report due to illness, but Head Coach Sean Payton indicated he is likely to play against the Philadelphia Eagles. Tight end Nate Adkins has progressed from a concussion to limited practice, while the Eagles report most players are advancing positively from their injuries. Want More Context? 🔎

Last week, Gail Kim faced backlash for criticizing Riho's portrayal in AEW, suggesting she appeared childlike and lacked believability against the roster. AEW EVP Kenny Omega defended Riho, implying Kim was seeking a WWE contract, while Kim expressed that Omega should have privately addressed her comments and maintained her stance on Riho based on her early impressions of one match. Want More Context? 🔎

Michael La Sasso, the only amateur in the 2025 Sanderson Farms Championship and a local favorite, received a two-shot penalty on the sixth hole for violating Rule 8.1a, adjusting his score from 6 to 4-under 64, placing him tied for 13th. Despite the setback, La Sasso, an Ole Miss golfer and 2025 NCAA champion, expressed excitement about competing in his home state, where he received support from local alumni. Want More Context? 🔎

Brock Bowers, dealing with a knee injury since Week 1, was limited in practice on Wednesday and did not practice Thursday. Despite a strong start with eight catches for 103 yards in his first game, his production has declined over the following weeks, and he has yet to score this season, expressing frustration with wearing a knee brace. Want More Context? 🔎