Liberty ousted Mercury, Alyssa Thomas has triple-double

Defending champion Liberty eliminated in first round by Mercury as Alyssa Thomas amasses triple-double

The host Phoenix Mercury recorded a 79-73 victory over the New York Liberty in the deciding third game of a first-round series on Friday night.

WNBA reveals the five MVP finalists

Fever stun Dream in Game 3 to advance in WNBA playoffs

Fever face big obstacle in pursuit of improbable WNBA title run

Dwyane Wade makes major claim about Aces star A'ja Wilson

25 WNBA players who helped change the game for the better

Features

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The Quiz of the Day

Micah Parsons situation could lead to Packers pulling off blockbuster trade

Micah Parsons might influence general manager Brian Gutekunst and the Packers to strike another major trade.

Packers LT believes team can go on historic run in 2025

Packers have concerning injury pop up at practice

Fantasy football Week 3: Five players who could smash their projections

Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

The 'NFL sack leaders since 2021' quiz

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / September 19

Commanders get troubling update on QB Jayden Daniels

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will not start in Week 3 against the Raiders after not practicing on Friday.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid provides telling update on Patrick Mahomes' injury

49ers' Brock Purdy gives major hint about status for Cardinals game

Could Vikings keep healthy J.J. McCarthy as backup if Carson Wentz plays well?

Eli Manning wouldn't help Giants rookie Jaxson Dart with unexpected request

Nick Saban reveals why college QBs are unprepared for NFL

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 19

Yankees star reaches rare milestone, brightening costly loss in Baltimore

The Yankees second baseman joined an exclusive club.

Trevor Rogers mound mastery rolls on as Orioles hold off Yankees

Yankees' Max Fried bolsters dark-horse hopes for Cy Young award

Key areas the Yankees need to address before the playoffs

Why the Yankees will likely part ways with Cody Bellinger

25 most unlikely World Series teams

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / September 19

Giants HC Brian Daboll's job is reportedly 'hanging on by a thread'

The pressure is on the Giants' coaching staff to right the ship before their Week 3 contest against the Chiefs. Following a 0-2 start to the season, head coach Brian Daboll's seat is getting hotter.

Giants safety defends under-fire DC after late-game collapse vs. Cowboys

Whispers 'really starting to get louder' regarding Browns making huge change

Joe Buck offers blunt message about the Eagles' tush push

Mike McDaniel, Tua Tagovailoa have major disagreement after Dolphins' loss

Tyreek Hill issues challenge to winless Dolphins after loss to Bills

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / September 19

Paul Skenes puts mismanaged Pirates on notice: 'There's urgency to it'

The Pirates likely only have a short period of time with Skenes on their roster before he prices himself out of their budget.

Astros slugger lands on IL again amid postseason chase

Royals' postseason chances take blow with right-hander's injury

Two Mets pitchers have been recommended for Tommy John surgery

Dodgers manager: Veteran reliever heading to IL despite being 'pitchable'

Mariners share update on the concerning Bryan Woo injury

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 20

Three CFB teams that are on upset alert in Week 4

We're four weeks into the college football season and there's no shortage of drama. Coaches have already been fired, major upsets have rocked top programs, and key injuries have some fan bases sweating.

Five CFB teams that can make the biggest statements in Week 4

Week 4 Big 12 showdown gives QBs chance to enter Heisman conversation

NFL fans should keep a watchful eye on this USC linebacker

Deion Sanders looking to Dabo Swinney for inspiration to turn Colorado around

'I'm proud of him': CFB Hall of Famer has praise, advice for Arch Manning

Comparing Arch to Eli, Peyton, Archie: Growing pains or bigger concerns?

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 19

Five disappointing players in need of big game in NFL Week 3

There have been some great individual performances through the first two weeks of the 2025 NFL season. There have also been others that are extraordinarily disappointing, leaving some big-name players in need of a big showing this week. We are going to take a look at five of them.

Travis Kelce reveals who's to blame for the Chiefs' Week 2 loss to Eagles

Former Eagles star sounds alarms over potential A.J. Brown problem

Jets HC Aaron Glenn sends strong message about 0-2 start

Jerry Jones drops strong hint about the Cowboys' trade-deadline plan

Chargers have golden opportunity to make history, grab control of AFC West

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / September 19

All-Star's injury may force Heat into much-needed reset

Tyler Herro's surgery will deprive the Miami Heat of their leading scorer to start the season. It could also trigger a long-overdue roster reset.

Notable update emerges about Celtics star Jayson Tatum's recovery

Luka Doncic contemplates unique end to basketball career

Why the Clippers can overcome noise with Kawhi Leonard

Warriors' messy summer could lead to more than just Jonathan Kuminga's exit

Spurs shouldn't pursue Austin Reaves in 2026 free agency

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 19

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin hints he could make big trade-deadline decision

While speaking at Penguins’ training camp on Friday, Evgeni Malkin indicated he could follow in the footsteps of Brad Marchand.

Latest comments hint Penguins will part ways with franchise cornerstone

Capitals give optimistic update about Alexander Ovechkin's health

L.A. Kings get poor timeline for return on injured Corey Perry

Rangers' Igor Shesterkin makes bold claim on New York's goal for next season

Brandon Tanev continues streak of hilarious headshots with new NHL team

Can't-miss training-camp battles to watch in NHL's Western Conference

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 19

Latest 2025 World Series odds will shock you as MLB postseason nears

We're approaching the final week of the 2025 MLB season, and no clear World Series favorite has emerged.

Phillies trade acquisition could be an unexpected postseason X factor

Tigers' playoff pursuit takes hit after injury to key player

Do the Brewers have enough star power to win World Series?

Predicting finalists for National League Manager of the Year

Predicting finalists for American League Manager of the Year

Entertainment

20 A-list actors who seemingly fell off the face of the Earth

23 celebrities from the 2000s we don’t see much of these days

20 fictional couples who are also spouses in real life

Which 25 rock albums have sold the most copies all-time?

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 19

NASCAR Mobil 1 301 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

Here is what you need to know ahead of the opening race in the Round of 12 of the playoffs.

New Hampshire presents a unique challenge for NASCAR playoffs

RFK Racing names new team president

Joe Gibbs Racing rides major momentum into New Hampshire

NASCAR power rankings: A massive shakeup after Round 16 closes

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

Buffalo Bills News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL 200-touchdown-pass Club' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks with at least 200 touchdown passes in their career can you name name in seven minutes?

The 'Two passing and rushing touchdowns NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL 4,500-passing yard seasons' quiz

The 'NFL quarterbacks with the most rushing TDs' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 19

Chiefs HC Andy Reid provides telling update on Patrick Mahomes' injury

Patrick Mahomes was a surprise pop-up on the injury report this week.

Patrick Mahomes addresses early concern about struggling Chiefs

Chiefs star addresses clip of him seemingly complaining about tush push

Giants safety defends under-fire DC after late-game collapse vs. Cowboys

What NFL teams had the best QB rooms of allt-time?

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

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The '2024 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

The 'Active three-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

Dalton Kincaid News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL tight end rookie receptions record' quiz

How many of the NFL tight ends who caught at least 45 passes in their rookie season can you name in five minutes?

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / September 19

Eli Manning turned down an unexpected request from Jaxson Dart

Eli Manning wouldn't help Giants QB Jaxson Dart with an unexpected request

You can't fault Dart for trying.

Is there 'huge value' in Giants sitting Jaxson Dart behind Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston?

Comparing Arch Manning's first five starts to famous family members: Growing pains or bigger concerns?

Assessing the panic level for NFL's 0-2 teams

What NFL teams had the best QB rooms of allt-time?

The 'All-time Super Bowl passing yards leaders' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / September 19

Capitals give optimistic update about Alex Ovechkin's health

Despite missing a second straight practice, Alexander Ovechkin doesn't appear to have suffered a significant injury during Capitals training camp.

Concerning report emerges about Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin's health

Capitals’ Ovechkin ‘doesn’t know yet’ if 2025-26 will be final NHL season

Beasts in the East: Can't-miss training-camp battles to watch in NHL's Eastern Conference

The 20 greatest nicknames in NHL history

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 19

Can't-miss training-camp battles to watch in NHL's Western Conference

NHL rookie camps are winding down, soon giving way to full training camps and preseason action. With the regular season nearing, let's examine key position battles for every team in the Western Conference.

Anze Kopitar, one of NHL's most underappreciated stars, is retiring after this season

Latest comments hint Penguins will part ways with franchise cornerstone

Beasts in the East: Can't-miss training-camp battles to watch in NHL's Eastern Conference

Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active MLB 200-strikeout seasons' quiz

The 'A.L. and N.L. saves leaders since 2008' quiz

The 'Roberto Clemente Award winners' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / September 18

Clayton Kershaw has earned his spot among all-time lefties

The baseball world buzzed on Thursday with news that legendary Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw plans to retire at the end of the 2025 season.

Kershaw announces big news about his career

After announcing retirement, Kershaw's next stop is Cooperstown

The 25 greatest MLB teams from the 2000s

The 'MLB pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / September 19

What’s next for Kawhi Leonard and scandal-plagued Clippers?

The Kawhi Leonard era in Los Angeles seems almost over. Injuries and playoff heartbreak have dimmed the promise for the Clippers, but the Aspiration scandal feels like the final nail.

Clippers' concessions to superstar may have cost Raptors a dynasty

New evidence casts doubt on when Clippers cut ties with fraudulent company

Kawhi Leonard’s Uncle Dennis reportedly demanded endorsement money from Clippers

New York City's all-time greatest high school basketball players

Trae Young News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA assist champions' quiz

How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 40-point games since the NBA/ABA merger' quiz

The 'Most assists during the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The '2022-23 leading scorer for each NBA team' quiz

Jimmy Butler News / Yardbarker / September 19

New Jimmy Butler report raises red flags

The Jonathan Kuminga situation has been a nightmare for the Golden State Warriors, and it might be creating unwelcomed ripple affects for the team.

One key change can end Warriors' standoff with Jonathan Kuminga

Evidence casts doubt on when Clippers cut ties with fraudulent company

Trae Young adds chip to his shoulder amid new beef with Patrick Beverley

The EuroBasket stat that should make Lakers excited for 2025-26

Stephen A. Smith's reported earnings higher than reigning NBA MVP's salary

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / September 19

NFL puts Eagles on notice over tush push play

Following the Philadelphia Eagles' 20-17 win on Sunday, Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones told reporters that he felt the Eagles benefited from an illegal early start on their tush play. The NFL agrees.

Eagles star sick and tired of 'rubbish' narrative surrounding tush push

Chiefs defender addresses clip of him seemingly complaining about tush push

Former Raiders head coach addresses 'uncomfortable' Tom Brady issue

Reporter offers theory on why Falcons haven't traded Kirk Cousins

Eli Manning wouldn't help Giants rookie Jaxson Dart with unexpected request

Three-time Super Bowl champ shares what's driving Dak Prescott's resurgence

Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / September 19

Bombshell report expands on culture issues within winless Dolphins

The Dolphins continue to be under scrutiny after an underwhelming 2024 season and a poor start to the 2025 campaign.

Why Dolphins' Mike McDaniel views Bills game as 'a blessing'

What did Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel tell players amid 0-2 start, job security whispers?

Dolphins making short-sighted mistake with Tyreek Hill

Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

The 'Most receiving yards in one NFL game' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / September 18

Clayton Kershaw set to retire — next stop: Hall of Fame

After announcing retirement, Clayton Kershaw's next stop is Cooperstown

The Los Angeles Dodgers are about to lose a franchise icon. Pitcher Clayton Kershaw announced on Thursday that he is retiring at the end of the season.

Kershaw has earned his spot among baseball's best lefties of all time

Dodgers' Kershaw could have pitched for his hometown team

Dodgers have intriguing Shohei Ohtani plan — and it just might work

Ranking the best active MLB players without MVP award

Can you name every winner of the MLB pitching Triple Crown?