Kim has an option for 2026, but that appears to be a player-only option, not a team option or two-way option. So if Kim wishes, he can collect $16 million from Atlanta. Kim has posted a .214/.290/.321 line with a 72 wRC+ in 93 injury-plagued plate appearances. The lower back inflammation that he is suffering is in addition to hamstring and calf issues in his right leg. But when (and if) healthy, he is a solid option 2-4 WAR player.
From flair and ferocity to a teenage sensation netting a last-gasp winner, Liverpool's Premier League clash with Newcastle at St. James' Park on Monday night delivered on all expectations, leaving the Magpies dejected when the final whistle blew. Even after former Everton player Anthony Gordon was sent off for a dangerous challenge on Virgil van Dijk, Newcastle looked more like the side reduced to 10 as they clawed back from 2-0 down to level the scores and seemed poised for a near-impossible winner.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton said Thursday the team got "good news" on wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr.'s groin injury and the third-year veteran should be on track to play in the Sept. 7 season opener against the Tennessee Titans. Mims left Wednesday's practice with the injury, as he walked off the field with the Broncos' medical staff about halfway through the team's on-field work. Mims was taken for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam as well as some additional tests.
Additionally, utility star Kiké Hernández has a promising update as he recovers from his left elbow sprain in early July. There had been recent concern that the fan favorite wouldn't return this season, but manager Dave Roberts asserted that a return as early as next week is 'feasible.' Finally, the Boston Red Sox made a massive decision regarding former Dodger Walker Buehler.
Josko Gvardiol was injured for Manchester City's Premier League opener against Wolves. Pep Guardiola's Man City surged to a 4-0 victory at Mollenieux, with goals from new signings Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki adding to a clinical brace from striker Erling Haaland. Gvardiol, whose injury has been described as a knock', also missed City's pre-season victory over Italian side Palermo in early August.
Braves 3B Austin Riley felt lingering soreness from his abdominal strain when he worked out today. He'll be checked out again by a doctor Wednesday, but it doesn't look like he'll return soon from IL.
Veteran James O'Connor is taking on the playmaking duties for the Wallabies as they look for a win against South Africa despite an injury to Ben Donaldson, which complicates their plan.
Tyreek Hill missed the Dolphins' Wednesday practice with an undisclosed injury but traveled to Chicago for joint practices. Hill engaged in light running and stretching with a trainer.
Chelsea will be without key defender Levi Colwill for an extended period of months after he injured his knee in training. The England international, 22, damaged the anterior cruciate ligament of his knee on Monday and could miss most of the season.