Chiefs clinch AFC's top seed in Christmas drubbing of Steelers

The road to the Super Bowl in the AFC will run through Kansas City and Arrowhead Stadium once again.

Watch: Travis Kelce breaks Chiefs record for career receiving touchdowns

...and becomes the third tight end with 1,000 receptions in his career

Patrick Mahomes shares why he declined Netflix’s football cake

Steelers' slump should make team consider starting Justin Fields again

Mike Tomlin unknowingly trashes his own gameplan after loss to Kansas City

Pittsburgh's late-season struggles are met with Tomlin's weakest excuse yet

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Watch: Luka Doncic heads to locker room with apparent injury

Doncic injured his hamstring with just under three minutes remaining in the first half against the Timberwolves.

...and is expected to miss extended time with his calf injury

Timberwolves withstand a furious comeback to beat the Mavericks

Watch: Minnesota's Anthony Edwards stops the epic Dallas rally

Edwards admits he still has regrets about his performance in 2024 WCF

Mavericks' Klay Thompson passes this NBA legend on three-pointer list

Baltimore Ravens News / Yardbarker / December 25

Ravens' Jackson bolsters MVP case in dominant win vs. Texans

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson bolsters MVP case in dominant win vs. Texans

With Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson heating up, don't expect Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen to win MVP in a landslide.

Jackson, Baltimore run all over Texans

Watch: Jackson shows off his wheels on opening drive vs. Houston

Watch: Jackson then puts his improvisational skills on full display

Beyonce dazzles in the halftime show at Christmas Day game

Texans' Joe Mixon, Ravens' Josh Johnson involved in pregame scuffle

New Houston WR Diontae Johnson does not debut against his former team

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 25

Watch: Knicks hang on for Christmas Day win against Spurs

Watch: Knicks hang on for Christmas Day win in thrilling final sequence

The San Antonio Spurs had not one but two chances to secure a rebound and give themselves a chance to tie the game at the end of regulation.

Mikal Bridges helps Knicks hold off Spurs

Josh Hart steals game for New York

Knicks' Tom Thibodeau has changed popular narrative about him

San Antonio's Chris Paul delivered an eight-word message before the game

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama got two insane milestones in December

Popular Quizzes

The 'Most points in an NBA Christmas Day game' quiz

Can you name every NBA player to score 40 or more points on Christmas?

The 'Most 100-yard rushing games in NFL history' quiz

Can you name the running backs with the most games with at least 100 rushing yards?

The 'First ballot Baseball Hall of Famers' quiz

Can you name every player to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility?

The 'First wide receiver selected in every NFL Draft since 1996' quiz

Can you name the first wide receiver selected in every NFL Draft since 1996?

Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker / December 25

Stephen Curry makes stunning admission about his basketball mortality

The longtime Warrior turns 37 in March.

Watch: Curry-LeBron James battle was won by Austin Reaves

Lakers' Anthony Davis considered day to day with a left ankle sprain

James has Christmas complaint for NBA

...and fires a warning shot at NFL

Golden State HC Steve Kerr has failed as a player development coach

Jonathan Kuminga has alarming comments after his bounce-back game

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 26

Sixers assert themselves as contender with gutty Christmas win

Sixers assert themselves as a contender with gutty Christmas win

The Philadelphia 76ers have had a miserable, injury-plagued season. On Christmas Day, they showed that at full strength, they can play with anyone in the NBA.

76ers spoil Celtics' Christmas with win

Watch: Philly's Joel Embiid takes pregame tumble into stands

How Tyrese Maxey’s uptick in rebounds, steals benefits his scoring

This Sixers forward is out at least two weeks with a foot injury

Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis injures ankle, exits Wednesday's game

Former Boston guard reveals where he ranks Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown as duo

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / December 25

Pete Carroll could provide Bears one important thing as head coach

With Carroll reportedly having expressed interest in becoming the head coach of the Chicago Bears next season, it is easy to step back and see the biggest attribute that the former Seattle Seahawks coach could bring to the Windy City.

Former Seahawks HC Carroll is interested in the Bears’ vacant job

Seattle's Geno Smith dealing with lingering knee injury ahead of Week 17

Did Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell accuse Seahawks of funny business?

Patriots player goes viral for his recruiting pitch to WR Tee Higgins

Bills safety Damar Hamlin-backed HEARTS Act signed into law

Legendary Eagle Bill Bergey dies at 79

New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / December 25

Major update on Zion Williamson's return to action

Williamson, 24, has been largely injury-prone in his young NBA career.

Pelicans shouldn't rush Williamson trade

New Orleans also announces a medical update on Brandon Ingram

Pelicans are also shopping around other star players for a trade

CJ McCollum comments on trade rumors

Former Pelicans star rips the team's front office after reflecting on time there

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / December 25

Pete Alonso likely to re-sign with Mets?

The free agency market for first basemen was moving over the last week, and it has left Pete Alonso as the top remaining player without a home. It might make the most sense for him to end up re-signing with the New York Mets.

Scouts discuss why Alonso remains unsigned amid activity, Mets whispers

New York urged to dump Alonso and trade for this $400M superstar

Does the Sean Manaea signing give the Mets the NL's best rotation?

Best remaining hitters in free agency

Marc Narducci: My HOF ballot

Auston Matthews News / Maple Leafs Daily / December 25

Leafs, Matthews believed to have reached compromise on his health

Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews believed to have reached compromise on his health

In the first season of a four-year contract that made him the most expensive player in the NHL, 2024-25 hasn't gone as planned for the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Maple Leafs MVP race: Who’s stepping up without Matthews?

Why good health is wealth for Toronto

Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman trying to get HC change approved

Scout reveals who the Canadiens must target at 2025 NHL Draft

Insider makes prediction on Rangers forward Matt Rempe after suspension

Entertainment

20 actors who were born to star in live-action Disney remakes

The 20 cutest meet-cutes in movie history

22 of the sexiest characters of 2024

These 20 celebrities are surprisingly related

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 25

Report: Suns, Heat exploring massive Beal-Butler trade

Report: Suns, Heat exploring Bradley Beal-Jimmy Butler trade

The Suns are likely exploring the deal due to Butler's reported interest in playing alongside Kevin Durant and Devin Booker.

Butler prefers trade out of Miami

Butler unlikely to be traded midseason unless Heat get big offer

Bulter was stunned when Pat Riley asked him to keep his mouth shut

Cavaliers acquire Butler in this blockbuster trade proposal

Ranking Butler's best landing spots

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL rookie quarterbacks with the most passing yards' quiz

How many of the NFL QBs with the most passing yards in their rookie seasons can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 25

Watch: Stephen Curry-LeBron James battle was won by Austin Reaves

Christmas night was a heavyweight fight between Stephen Curry and LeBron James. In the final seconds, the Lakers' Austin Reaves was the hero.

Lakers' Anthony Davis considered day to day with a left ankle sprain

Curry makes stunning admission about his basketball mortality

LeBron issues Christmas Day complaint for NBA

Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer

The 'LeBron's championship teammates' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / December 25

Mavericks' Klay Thompson passes NBA legend on three-pointer list

When Reggie Miller retired in 2005, he was the NBA's all-time leader in three-pointers. After Klay Thompson's Christmas Day performance, he's now No. 6 all-time.

Watch: Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards stops epic Mavericks comeback

Mavericks' Luka Doncic to miss 'an extended period of time' with calf injury

The 25 most legendary shooters in basketball history

The 'Most three-pointers made in the NBA' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 25

76ers spoil the Celtics' Christmas with a 118-114 win

Tyrese Maxey collected 33 points and 12 assists to lead the visiting Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-114 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.

Watch: 76ers' Joel Embiid takes pregame tumble into stands

How Tyrese Maxey’s uptick in rebounds, steals benefits his scoring

This Sixers forward is out at least two weeks with a foot injury

Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis injures ankle, exits game vs. 76ers

Former Boston guard reveals where he ranks Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown as duo

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 25

Beyonce dazzles in halftime show at Christmas Day game

The 32-time Grammy winner dazzled in her halftime performance.

Watch: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson puts improvisational skills on full display

Watch: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson shows off wheels on opening drive vs. Texans

25 NFL all-timers who never won the Super Bowl

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game for each team' quiz

Lifestyle

20 ways to stay healthy if you’re feeling lazy

20 tips to prepare your car for cold weather

20 common habits you don’t realize cause you stress

20 inexpensive ways to boost your mood throughout the day

Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / December 25

Steelers' collapse met with Mike Tomlin's weakest excuse yet

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he wasn’t going to get dramatic after the brutal loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Then the Steelers dropped another horrible game to the Baltimore Ravens.

Chiefs clinch AFC's top seed in Christmas drubbing of Steelers

Steelers' slump should make team consider starting Justin Fields

NFL head coaches with the most wins

The 'Pittsburgh Steelers head coaches' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / December 25

Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman trying to get HC change approved

Following the team’s disappointing 4-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues, with the holiday break giving GM Steve Yzerman some time to think it over, speculation is he’s ready to pull the plug on Derek Lalonde.

Red Wings place Simon Edvinsson on injured reserve with upper-body injury

Red Wings are broken at the break

The greatest close-but-not-quite dynasties in sports

The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / December 25

Steelers' slump should make team consider starting Justin Fields

The slumping Steelers might want to consider a quarterback change.

Chiefs clinch AFC's top seed in Christmas drubbing of Steelers

Next man up: The greatest backup QBs in NFL history

The 'Prominent quarterbacks in Pittsburgh Steelers history' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 25

Watch: T-wolves' Anthony Edwards stops epic Mavericks comeback

Watch: Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards stops epic Mavericks comeback

Without their All-Star guard, the Dallas Mavericks nearly erased a 28-point lead on Christmas Day. Anthony Edwards wasn't going to let that happen.

Wolves withstand furious comeback to beat Mavericks

Watch: Luka Doncic heads to locker room with apparent injury

The 25 greatest NBA rivalries of all-time

The 'NBA No. 1 overall lottery era draft picks' quiz

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / December 25

Watch: 76ers' Joel Embiid takes pregame tumble into stands

The Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid may have received a Christmas miracle on Wednesday.

Watch: 76ers star Embiid gets ejected vs. Spurs

The best current NBA players from outside the United States

The 'NBA MVP' quiz

Baltimore Ravens News / Yardbarker / December 25

Watch: Ravens' Jackson puts improvisational skills on full display

Watch: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson puts improvisational skills on full display

Lamar Jackson's ability to ad-lib separates the Baltimore Ravens star from other quarterbacks.

Watch: Jackson shows off wheels on opening drive vs. Texans

Replacing a franchise NFL QB is a monumentally difficult task

The 'NFL MVP' quiz

MLB

Under-the-radar MLB free agents to keep an eye on

20 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2025

Significant milestones that might be reached during the 2025 MLB season

One player from every MLB team who deserves more love

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 25

Marc Narducci: My 2025 BBWAA Baseball Hall of Fame ballot

Marc Narducci spent 37 years covering all sports for The Philadelphia Inquirer before retiring in July 2021.

Dave Parker, Dick Allen get Classic Baseball Era bids into HOF

25 MLB Hall of Famers who never won a ring

Baltimore Ravens News / Yardbarker / December 25

Watch: Ravens' Jackson shows off wheels on opening drive vs. Texans

Watch: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson shows off wheels on opening drive vs. Texans

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is running less this season, but he's still one of the most elusive players in the league.

Jackson has hilarious quote about Beyonce’s halftime show

Report: Ravens' Zay Flowers in, Texans' Diontae Johnson out

The best & worst uniform looks for each NFL franchise

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game for each team' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 25

Josh Hart steals Christmas game for Knicks

Victor Wembanyama and Karl-Anthony Towns are two of the NBA's best 7-footers. But it was 6-foot-4 Josh Hart's rebounding that iced the New York Knicks' Christmas win over the San Antonio Spurs.

Watch: Knicks hang on for Christmas Day win in thrilling final sequence

20 cities that should be considered next for NBA teams

The 'NBA rookies with the most three's in a game' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / December 25

Scout reveals who the Canadiens must target at 2025 NHL Draft

The 2025 NHL Draft looks promising, and the Montreal Canadiens could benefit from a high pick. Among the top prospects, Quebec forward Caleb Desnoyers is making waves.

Patrik Laine receives unwanted welcome as Columbus return is cut short

Every Canadiens player’s Christmas wish list

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz