Luka Doncic makes massive move regarding future with Lakers

Rob Pelinka's moves this summer have been calculated. The aim was to convince Doncic that his long-term future resided with the franchise. And on Saturday, Pelinka got his wish.

Doncic set himself up for a huge payday with his new contract

Doncic sends message to Lakers fans after signing contract

Doncic and four 'revenge' seasons that bode well for the Lakers

Lakers reportedly monitoring former All-Star's availability

What Daryl Morey got wrong about Lakers’ bubble title

Damian Lillard to serve as GM for college basketball program

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MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol pushed to Sunday due to rain

The MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway has been pushed back to Sunday after persistent rain showers.

Braves, Reds schedule sets up unique tie-in for MLB Speedway Classic

MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol gets full NASCAR experience

Five biggest losers from the 2025 MLB trade deadline

Who are the early favorites for all the 2025 MLB awards?

The '2025 MLB Opening Day managers' quiz

Golf News / Field Level Media / August 2

Cameron Young holds five-shot lead at Wyndham Championship

Cameron Young shot 5-under-par 65 and threatened to run away from the pack during the Wyndham Championship's third round Saturday at Greensboro, N.C.

Miyu Yamashita takes slim lead into final round at Women's Open

Scottie Scheffler about to bank $18M without hitting a single golf shot

Jordan Spieth speaks on balancing golf greatness with fatherhood

Joaquin Niemann scores another meaningless win on LIV Golf

LIV Golf expands global reach

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / August 2

Jerry Jones has interesting message regarding Micah Parsons deal

Contract talks between Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys have completely stalled, and frustration is clearly at an all-time high.

Jones is getting exactly what he wants with Parsons drama

Report: Parsons considering drastic move amid dispute with Cowboys

Top Parsons landing spots

Commanders HC responds to star wide receiver's trade request

NFL insider shares 'most likely scenario' for Terry McLaurin

Deebo Samuel reacts to trade request

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / August 2

White Sox rebuild already showing significant progress

The Chicago White Sox won only 41 games in 2024, setting a major league record for the most losses in a season. This season has already been better in Chicago.

MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol pushed to Sunday due to rain

...and got the full NASCAR experience

Soaring Guardians squeeze by Twins

Max Scherzer, Blue Jays hold off Royals

Tigers' Javier Baez drives in four in win over Phillies

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / August 2

SummerSlam Night One takeaways

Night One of SummerSlam showcased six matches and saw title changes along with a celebrity debut.

Jelly Roll’s Incredible 12-month WWE SummerSlam Journey

Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss Capture Titles at WWE SummerSlam 2025 In Amazing Showcase Match

Roman Reigns And Jey Uso Get Revenge On Bron Breakker And Bronson Reed At WWE SummerSlam 2025

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 2

Sam Mayer wins NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Iowa Speedway

After putting together an incredibly consistent 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series campaign, Sam Mayer finally snagged his first win of the season on Saturday at Iowa Speedway.

NASCAR officiating criticized after controversial caution call at Iowa

Chase Briscoe wins sixth NASCAR Cup pole of 2025 season at Iowa Speedway

Kyle Busch suffers hard crash during NASCAR practice at Iowa

What the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff picture looks like after Iowa

NASCAR Iowa Corn 350 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

WNBA News / Yardbarker / August 2

WNBA relocation rumors heat up with reported Sun sale

The Connecticut Sun took a significant step toward relocation on Saturday.

Change necessary after Aces fold in humiliating 53-point loss to Lynx

Lynx F Napheesa Collier departs game with ankle injury

Lynx, Collier solidify status as WNBA favorite, MVP lock

The best player in the WNBA is someone no one is talking about

Why the WNBA may be facing a competitive balance problem

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 2

Best moments from 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony

The Pro Football Hall of Fame welcomed four members to its ranks, with Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Antonio Gates and Sterling Sharpe joining the sport's elite in Canton on Saturday.

Sterling and Shannon Sharpe share emotional moment during HOF speech

The Sharpe brothers make history in Pro Football Hall of Fame

Antonio Gates becomes Hall of Famer despite not playing college football

One player from each NFC team who deserves Hall of Fame call

One player from each AFC team who deserves Hall of Fame call

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2

Pirates complete stunning collapse in 33-run barnburner

Stunningly, the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates, who once held a 9-0 lead in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies Friday night in Denver, managed to finish off a historic collapse at the hands of the worst team in MLB.

Pirates' Oneil Cruz shows off versatility vs. Rockies

Pirates once again show they're not serious about winning

Pirates take yet another PR hit for mishandling David Bednar trade

The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

The '1999 MLB All-Star Game rosters' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / August 2

Jerry Jones is getting what he wants with Micah Parsons drama

Jerry Jones is getting exactly what he wants with Micah Parsons drama

Jerry Jones does not have his priorities straight as the Cowboys continue to be a mess.

Cowboys have already made decision on Parsons' trade request

Top Parsons landing spots as Cowboys' contract talks deteriorate

49ers front office under fire from team's former Pro Bowler

Jeff Hafley hints at Lukas Van Ness growing into a problem

Terry McLaurin wants trade: 'Most likely scenario' revealed

Giants HC Brian Daboll punishes players after 'weird' practice

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Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / August 2

Broncos work not done after extending standout DE Zach Allen

The Broncos have been busy recently keeping their core intact, but their job is far from finished.

Broncos extend All-Pro DL after an impressive 2024 season

Troubling report surfaces regarding Patriots' first-round rookie

Browns held Shedeur Sanders out of team drill due to arm injury

Key Dolphins OL has injury setback

NFL Top 100 60-51 revealed: Who's too high and who's too low?

Miles Boykin News / ChiCitySports / August 2

Bears wide receiver suffers injury at practice

Saturday’s practice had a concerning development for a wide receiver on the bubble to make the Chicago Bears’ 53-man roster this summer.

Bears to honor Virginia Halas McCaskey, Steve McMichael

Bears' Caleb Williams embracing expectations following shaky rookie season

How Bears rookie WR Luther Burden III is rebounding after being pulled from recent practice

One player for every NFL team who will bounce back in 2025

The '2,000-scrimmage yard NFL seasons' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 2

Lakers just did Luka Doncic a $417 million favor

The Lakers are an organization that looks after its top-tier talent.

Luka Doncic makes massive move regarding future with Lakers

Luka Doncic and four 'revenge' seasons that bode well for the Lakers

Lakers reportedly monitoring two-time All-Star's availability

The post-draft, post-free agency NBA team power rankings

The 'NBA all-time 50-point game leaders' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 2

Browns held Shedeur Sanders out of team drill due to arm injury

Browns quarterback, Shedeur Sanders, is dealing with an arm issue at an inopportune time.

Analyst shares how Browns' Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders must improve during training camp

Has Kenny Pickett already lost Browns' starting QB job?

One player from each AFC team who deserves Hall of Fame call

The 25 most eccentric NFL players of all time

The 'Cleveland Browns QB carousel' quiz

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The 'National League MVPs' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / August 2

Surprising update emerges about Jayson Tatum's recovery

Jayson Tatum may be giving a glimmer of hope right now to the Boston Celtics.

Notable Giannis Antetokounmpo update emerges amid uncertainty

Knicks reportedly made a signing based on Antetokounmpo trade belief

Lakers reportedly monitoring availability of two-time All-Star

Three best fits for Jonathan Kuminga

What 76ers' Daryl Morey got wrong about Lakers' bubble title

Pregnant wife of former NBA star gets attacked by shark

Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / August 2

Tyreek Hill calls for teammate to be benched in certain situations

Dolphins' Tyreek Hill stirs up drama, calls for teammate to be benched in certain situations

Hill's comments feel unnecessary.

Hill reacts to Tua Tagovailoa's fiery comments after WR's controversies

Steelers are quickly running out of time to re-sign wide receiver

Troubling report surfaces on the Patriots' first-round rookie

Colts' Anthony Richardson made big changes to help save his job: 'I had to'

Former Super Bowl champion reveals which QB, HC duo are on hot seat

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 2

Jeff Hafley hints at Lukas Van Ness growing into a problem

Luka Van Ness has been through two seasons in the NFL, but the Green Bay Packers linebacker hasn’t quite yet lived up to the hype that came with him when the team took him 13th overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Packers starter hits back at Matt LaFleur, calls for 'bus fine'

Matt LaFleur has high praise for Packers' secret weapon

Matt LaFleur is willing to walk the Packers' WR tightrope

Projecting the stingiest NFL defenses in 2025, from first to worst

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2

The three most confusing MLB trade-deadline deals

The quantity and pace of the deals left many MLB fans feeling a rush of excitement. However, now that the dust has settled, several key questions remain.

Five biggest winners from the 2025 MLB trade deadline

Five biggest losers from the 2025 MLB trade deadline

Pirates once again show they're not serious about winning

Trade-happy Athletics clearly building something special

Trade grades: Phillies acquire Twins closer Jhoan Duran

NBA News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA All-Rookie first-teams since 2015-16' quiz

How many members from the NBA First-Team All-Rookie Teams since the 2015-16 season can you name in six minutes?

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2

Yankees' new-look bullpen blows huge lead in loss to Marlins

The Yankees acquired David Bednar, Jake Bird and Camilo Doval before Thursday's deadline to hopefully build what could be one of the best bullpens in the league.

Pirates complete a stunning collapse in a 33-run barnburner

Red Sox get another walk-off win while wearing 'Green Monster' uniforms

Brewers fall just shy of franchise record in win over Nationals

Braves, Reds schedule leading to a unique tie-in for MLB Speedway Classic

Cubs to host 2027 All-Star Game

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Brewers star's injury worse than initially thought

Manager Pat Murphy told reporters that the strain is more severe than initially anticipated.

Yankees release disappointing starter

Yankees' trade-deadline whirlwind may not be enough to win AL East

Carlos Correa reportedly gave Twins ultimatum before trade

Pirates take yet another PR hit for mishandling David Bednar trade

Mets have perfect social media post announcing trade for former All-Star

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1

Five biggest losers from the 2025 MLB trade deadline

The 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline was 6 p.m. ET on Thursday. Some teams managed to get better in either a short-term or long-term outlook. Other teams did not.

Twins gut nearly half of their MLB roster before trade deadline

Grading the Royals' trade-deadline swap for veteran pitcher

Angels' head-shaking trade decision looks even worse now

With trade, Blue Jays banking on return to form for former Cy Young winner

Yankees tried to trade for Paul Skenes

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1

Five biggest winners from the MLB trade deadline

The Yankees have reason to celebrate. What other teams had a successful trade deadline?

Yankees beef up their bullpen by acquiring two-time All-Star closer

Yankees continue to enhance bullpen with Jake Bird acquisition

Yankees continue stockpiling relievers in trade with Giants

Rays add two prized pitchers right at the trade-deadline buzzer

Mets finally fix hole in outfield in trade

Phillies again connect with Twins in deal for center fielder

Will Campbell News / Yardbarker / August 2

Troubling report surfaces on Patriots' first-round rookie

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye might not feel comfortable with his blindside protection early in the upcoming season.

NFL insider linked disgruntled WR to Patriots before trade request

Patriots' Drake Maye open to potential Josh McDaniels suggestion

Drake Maye addresses his study of Tom Brady

Projecting the most explosive NFL offenses in 2025, from first to worst

The 'No. 4 overall NFL Draft picks since 2000' quiz

Iowa State Cyclones News / Yardbarker / August 1

Matt Campbell finalizes program-friendly contract extension with Iowa State

A big-name coach secured his future with a Big 12 football program by making an unselfish act.

Major college football coach says athletes, society 'softer'

Lincoln Riley calls out NCAA amid lawsuit filed by USC player

Texas WR throws shade at Quinn Ewers when praising Arch Manning

Historic football program questioned over preseason quarterback decision

Five under-the-radar national title contenders in college football

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 1

NHL coaches who have the best chance of success with their new teams

With the Dallas Stars finalizing a deal with Glen Gulutzan on July 1 to become their new head coach, all 32 teams have their man behind the bench for the 2025-26 season.

Why Glen Gulutzan might be the NHL's luckiest new head coach

Kings handsomely reward their promising wing with nice, new deal

Hockey Canada announces preliminary roster for 2026 Olympics

Is a Connor Bedard breakout coming?

NHL players who will send their GM a 'thank you' card next summer