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Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Indiana WR Charlie Becker generating top-10 buzz after clutch performance vs. Minnesota

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Indiana WR Charlie Becker generating top-10 buzz after clutch performance vs. Minnesota

Each week, Yardbarker spotlights college football stars, some of whom will be playing on NFL Sundays. With that in mind, here are our Week 9 standouts.

Drew Mestemaker's draft stock is soaring, while Arch Manning's is sinking
Indiana, Minnesota combine for outrageous feat the Big Ten hasn’t seen since 1899
CFB Week 9 winners, losers: Wild Minnesota-Indiana kicker battle, Big Ten QB woes and more
The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / November 1
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson suffers injury on first play against Bills

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson suffers injury on first play against Bills

The two-time MVP had missed the last three games dealing with an ankle injury, so his return to the lineup was welcome. However, Jackson ended up suffering another injury on his first play back.

Ravens DC Anthony Weaver makes interesting request to home crowd after Bengals meltdown
Ravens Claim G Christian Haynes
Two-minute drill: Ravens-Bills face off in huge AFC battle, divisional rematches, Colts clean house and more
The 'NFL game-winning drives leaders' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / November 1
Report details how Garrett trade was 'nucleus' for Simmons deal

Report details how Bears, Titans used Myles Garrett trade as 'nucleus' for Jeffery Simmons deal

The Chicago Bears and Tennessee Titans used another blockbuster trade as a template for the Simmons deal.

Seahawks' Zach Charbonnet expected to make season debut against Bears
Bears' Caleb Williams has been waiting for a test like the Seahawks
The '18-sack NFL seasons' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / November 1
Ranking the top 10 MLB free agents this offseason

Ranking the top 10 MLB free agents this offseason

Now that the Milwaukee Brewers have won the World Series, it is time to look ahead to the offseason. Let's take a look at the 10 best players who will be available in free agency.

Michael Soroka declines mutual option with Diamondbacks
Joc Pederson declines mutual option with Rangers
Red Sox's Sonny Gray declines mutual option, becomes free agent
Why a Teoscar Hernandez reunion would be a risky move for Blue Jays
A closer look at NPB star Teruaki Sato
The latest potential MLB rule tweak could be the worst of all
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 1
 4 college basketball games to watch in November

 4 college basketball games to watch in November

College basketball fans will be spoiled throughout November, as big-brand clashes abound. Here are four to keep an eye on.

4 mid-majors to watch this college basketball season
Which men's college basketball conference is the deepest entering November?
'Conventional' approach paying off for LSU head coach Will Wade after landing 2027 5-star commit Reese Alston
The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000' quiz
College Football News / Yardbarker / November 1
2026 Heisman report: New front-runner? 3 wide receiver finalists? Assessing race entering final month of CFB season

2026 Heisman report: New front-runner? 3 wide receiver finalists? Assessing race entering final month of CFB season

With five weeks until the 2026 Heisman Trophy finalists are revealed, there's a new leader atop our leaderboard.

Miami's Darian Mensah posting better numbers than Carson Beck, Cam Ward
Miami's big-time players made big-time plays in win at North Carolina
The 'CFP appearances' quiz
Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / November 1
Kings' Darius Acuff Jr. ties NBA rookie record, passes NBA legend amid historic stretch

Kings' Darius Acuff Jr. ties NBA rookie record, passes NBA legend amid historic stretch

Acuff made history for the second game in a row.

Kings' Doug Christie not yet on hot seat despite team's putrid start
Ben Simmons determined to return 'better than I was before'
The 'All-Rookie 1st-Team since 2016-17' quiz
College Football News / Yardbarker / November 1
CFB Week 9 winners, losers: Big Ten QB woes and more

CFB Week 9 winners, losers: Wild Minnesota-Indiana kicker battle, Big Ten QB woes and more

Wild things were bound to happen with college football and Halloween mixing on Saturday.

Indiana survives Minnesota in game with dueling 60-yard field goals
Indiana, Minnesota combine for outrageous Big Ten feat
Indiana makes quarterback change amid offensive struggles
Luke Fickell sums up Wisconsin’s loss to Iowa with a blunt quote
Syracuse continues impressive trend under HC Fran Brown
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 31
Another top-2 team goes down as Ohio State loses to USC

Another top-2 team goes down as Ohio State can't overcome Julian Sayin's absence

For the fourth week in a row, one of the top-two teams in the country has lost. 

No. 3 Georgia forces 4 turnovers, routs No. 17 Florida
No. 7 UCLA's defense stifles Nevada to remain undefeated
No. 8 BYU holds off upset-minded Arizona State
Jamal Roberts leads No. 23 Missouri past Arkansas in Ahmad Hardy's return
Iowa State knocks off No. 24 Oklahoma State in offensive showcase
WNBA News / Yardbarker / October 31
Valkyries win WNBA title thanks to dominant Gabby Williams performance

Valkyries win WNBA title thanks to dominant Gabby Williams performance in Game 7

The first Game 7 in WNBA history turned out to be a classic.  Not only because the Golden State Valkyries rallied for a 68-63 win over the Atlanta Dream to clinch their first championship in just their second season, but also because of the performance from Gabby Williams.

Video: Williams gets emotional after winning WNBA title
Valkyries top list of 5 fastest expansion teams to win championships
Angel Reese’s savage message for Valkyries caught on camera
Caitlin Clark sends message after career move outside WNBA
WNBA legend has strong words for Clark
Sophie Cunningham has strong reaction to WNBA development
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 30
3 key matchups to watch in NFL Week 8 games

3 key matchups to watch in NFL Week 8 games

NFL games are not just matchups of two complete teams. They are also a series of individual one-on-one matchups that can ultimately help decide the outcome.

Baker Mayfield finally has chance for Kevin Stefanski revenge game
Patriots' A.J. Brown to miss 5th game of season due to knee injury
Can Dolphins QB Malik Willis turn the corner on his season?
Bears' Caleb Williams has been waiting for a test like the Seahawks
Seahawks' Zach Charbonnet expected to make season debut vs. Bears
  Entertainment
15 big-name celebrities who were once star athletes
 15 big-name celebrities who were once star athletes
‘Pardon the Interruption’ has shaped modern sports media, for better or for worse
 ‘Pardon the Interruption’ has shaped modern sports media, for better or for worse
22 of the most anticipated movie releases in 2025
 22 of the most anticipated movie releases in 2025
The most notable movies turning 50 in 2025
 The most notable movies turning 50 in 2025
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / October 31
Sidney Crosby sets record for most assists with one franchise

Penguins' Sidney Crosby sets record for most assists with one franchise

Another chapter has been recorded in the record books for Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby. 

Logan Cooley's buzzer-beater completes hat trick as Mammoth beat Penguins
Blackhawks' Patrick Kane tallies milestone 900th career assist
Lightning star Nikita Kucherov reportedly requests trade, won't re-sign
Lightning GM responds to Kucherov trade request, draws hard line
6 landing spots for Kucherov after Lightning star requested trade
Trick but mostly treat: A look at New Jersey Devils' success on Halloween
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / October 31
Josh Hart cites fatigue as Knicks struggle early

'We have to fight through it': Josh Hart cites fatigue as Knicks struggle early

Hart realizes they don’t look like the team that won the championship a few months ago, and he has an understandable explanation for why.

LeBron James' late effort helps 76ers push past Knicks
76ers may have championship blueprint after another win over Knicks
Karl-Anthony Towns had a message after Knicks stumbled vs. 76ers
Why Warriors should go all-in, make big trade
With Steph Curry out, Yaxel Lendeborg could be key for Warriors
Thunder announce an awful injury update on Chet Holmgren
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 31
Drew Mestemaker's draft stock is soaring, while Arch Manning's is sinking

Drew Mestemaker's draft stock is soaring, while Arch Manning's is sinking

If 2026 college football quarterbacks are stocks, Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning's has tumbled, while Oklahoma State Cowboys signal-caller Drew Mestemaker's has soared.

Nick Saban on Manning's struggles: 'The bench is a pretty good motivator'
Manning passes for 3 TDs as No. 11 Texas routs Mississippi State
Miami's Darian Mensah posting better numbers than Carson Beck, Cam Ward
Miami's big-time players made big-time plays in win at North Carolina
Kids who will be playing on Sundays: LaNorris Sellers among standouts
Manchester United News / Yardbarker / October 31
Michael Carrick is giving a divided Man United his best

'This is my football club': Michael Carrick is giving a divided Man United his best

Poor Michael Carrick. The Manchester United coach looked dejected after his team's 2-0 away loss to Chelsea in the Premier League. 

Watch: Morgan Rogers scores superb solo goal against Man United
When Carrick made major decision on Man United’s Bruno Fernandes
Harry Kane's Ballon D'Or win is surprising but warranted
Barcelona president sends message to Lamine Yamal after Ballon d'Or snub
The time is now for returning Milan and USMNT star Christian Pulisic
Niko Tsakiris makes his USMNT case in classic economical style
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The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz
 The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
 The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz
 The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz
The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz
North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Yardbarker / October 31
NC State head coach Philip Rivers? 5 reasons why we need it to happen

NC State head coach Philip Rivers? 5 reasons why we need it to happen

The NC State Wolfpack need a head coach, and they're reportedly targeting an all-time program great for the role.

Report: Rivers in talks for NC State coaching job
Rivers on NC State opening: 'I understand the chatter'
NC State shows off new look with 31-10 victory over Cal
USC reportedly has Kalen DeBoer in mind for potential coaching change
North Carolina staffers had no idea about Bill Belichick’s breakup
LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / October 31
Will Wade's latest recruit sets LSU up as eventual CBB power

Will Wade's latest marquee recruiting win sets LSU up as eventual college basketball power

LSU Tigers men's basketball head coach Will Wade appears to be building something special.

Reese Alston the crown jewel of the elite LSU 2027 recruiting class
'Conventional' approach paying off for Wade after landing Alston
LSU seeks balance as it hosts LSU New Orleans in season opener
4 mid-majors to watch this college basketball season
Which men's CBB conference is the deepest entering November?
WNBA News / Yardbarker / November 1
Valkyries top list of 5 fastest expansion teams to win championships

Winning in a hurry: Valkyries top list of 5 fastest expansion teams to win championships

Some franchises, like the Milwaukee Brewers, who won their first World Series in 58 seasons on Wednesday, wait a lifetime for a crowning moment. But others,

Valkyries win WNBA title thanks to dominant Gabby Williams performance in Game 7
Video: Gabby Williams gets emotional after winning WNBA title
Brewers' Sal Frelick celebrates World Series with Lambeau Leap at Packers game
World Series-champion Brewers inspire list of 10 greatest playoff runs in North American sports history
The '2024 award winners' quiz
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 31
Indiana survives Minnesota in game with dueling 60-yard field goals

Indiana survives Minnesota in game with dueling 60-yard field goals

The Indiana Hoosiers have not looked as dominant as they did during their National Championship winning season, but they are, for the most part, still stacking wins.

Indiana makes quarterback change amid offensive struggles
Syracuse continues impressive trend under HC Fran Brown in win over No. 19 SMU
NC State head coach Philip Rivers? 5 reasons why we need it to happen
The 'CFB championship head coaches' quiz
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 31
NFL referee crew pulled from 'SNF' after awful performance

NFL referee crew pulled from 'SNF' after awful performance

One NFL officiating crew was so bad in Week 7, it appears to have cost them a chance to officiate a nationally televised game. 

Josh Jacobs insists TD celebration in win wasn't a reference to his arrest
Todd Monken reveals Shedeur Sanders' status amid depth chart shuffling
Chargers 'unwilling to wave any sort of white flag' ahead of trade deadline
Two players reportedly won't be part of Eagles' fire sale ahead of trade deadline
Jason and Travis Kelce rip the NFL over Cam Skattebo penalty
3 key matchups to watch in Week 8
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 31
6 landing spots for Nikita Kucherov after Lightning star requested trade

6 landing spots for Nikita Kucherov after Lightning star requested trade

The news that Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov has requested a trade away from the only organization he has ever known in the NHL sent shockwaves around the league on Friday night. 

Lightning GM responds to Nikita Kucherov trade request, draws hard line
Lightning star Nikita Kucherov reportedly requests trade, won't re-sign
Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin after his decision to sit out while awaiting trade
Wild reportedly offering big return for Dylan Larkin, why Red Wings declined
The 10 scariest coaches in NHL history
The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz
Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / October 31
Report names potential replacements for Troy Aikman, details drama

Report names ESPN's potential replacements for Troy Aikman, details drama involving Joe Buck

For a lengthy piece published by The Athletic on Friday, media insider Andrew Marchand revealed who could call ABC/ESPN "Monday Night Football" games alongside Buck during the 2027 campaign if Aikman is no longer with the network.

Panthers fire DC Ejiro Evero, one other after loss to Packers
Why Jets are more likely to fire Aaron Glenn this winter than during season
Mike McDaniel trying to ignore outside noise amid rumors aboutjob security
Execs predict Eagles could make big Jalen Hurts, Nick Sirianni moves in 2027
Budda Baker discusses trade rumors while wearing wild Halloween costume
Cowboys' Jerry Jones would need 'dynamic situation' to make big trade
Green Bay Packers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 31
Josh Jacobs' attorneys respond to new allegations

Josh Jacobs' attorneys respond to new allegations

The attorneys for Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs have issued a response to the new allegations against their client. 

Police files detail additional abuse allegations against Josh Jacobs
NFL reviewing new Josh Jacobs abuse allegations
Green Bay Packers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 31
Packers have a return date in mind for Micah Parsons

Packers have a return date in mind for Micah Parsons

After nearly a year on the sidelines, the Green Bay Packers may finally know when Micah Parsons will be back on the field.

Christian Watson details gritty return to Packers' 'TNF' win over Panthers after breaking rib, spitting up blood
Brewers' Sal Frelick celebrates World Series with Lambeau Leap at Packers game
The 'Most 10-sack NFL seasons' quiz
Seattle Seahawks News / Yardbarker / October 31
Zach Charbonnet expected to make season debut against Bears

Seahawks' Zach Charbonnet expected to make season debut against Bears

For the first time this season, the Seattle Seahawks are expecting to have their entire backfield healthy and ready to play together.

Bears' Caleb Williams has been waiting for a test like the Seahawks
Quenton Nelson opens up about 'bittersweet' trade from Colts to Seahawks
Report: Colts now open to trading Jonathan Taylor, Giants among teams in mix
3 key matchups to watch in NFL Week 8 games
The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 31
Patriots' A.J. Brown to miss his 5th game of the season

Patriots' A.J. Brown to miss his 5th game of the season due to knee injury

Big offseason acquisition A.J. Brown is not traveling with the New England Patriots this weekend to Miami to play the Dolphins. 

AJ Brown makes concerning admission about his health
Chargers reportedly 'unwilling to wave any sort of white flag' ahead of trade deadline
The '2K yards through 2 NFL seasons' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 31
Baker Mayfield finally has chance for Kevin Stefanski revenge game

Baker Mayfield finally has chance for Kevin Stefanski revenge game

When the Atlanta Falcons hired Stefanski to be their head coach this offseason, it got the attention of Mayfield.

Baker Mayfield believes Buccaneers made a 'statement' with blowout win over Panthers
Buccaneers' Emeka Egbuka out with foot injury for Week 8
Buccaneers, Falcons bring renewed hope into NFC South clash
The 'NFL game-winning drives leaders' quiz

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