NFL panic meter: Should Commanders, Chargers be worried?

The season is starting to turn for a few NFL teams that entered the season with playoff expectations. Which ones should be worried, and which should hold off on pressing the panic button?

Record-breaking Chargers TE Oronde Gadsden II leads list of standout rookies from Week 7

After blowout loss to Rams, it's time for Jaguars' Travis Hunter to consider difficult decision

Week 7 fantasy football takeaways: Rashee Rice has arrived

25 old-school NFL star defensive players modern fans should know

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Lionel Messi by numbers: Inside his MVP-caliber 2025 season

Messi didn't just maintain his MVP-caliber performance from 2024, but he built upon it, and delivered an even stronger season than the one that came before.

Lionel Messi soars, Portland craters on MLS Decision Day

The 'UEFA Champions League Winners' quiz

Christian McCaffrey News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '400-touch NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL players to touch the ball at least 400 times in a single season can you name in five minutes?

Mike McDaniel News / Yardbarker / October 20

Massive update about Dolphins' Mike McDaniel revealed after loss to Browns

This is a huge update regarding the embattled Dolphins coach.

Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel could make desperate move to save his job

Dolphins' future looks even bleaker after Tua Tagovailoa's stinker against Browns

Quinshon Judkins (3 TDs), Browns demolish Dolphins

The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

The '2025 Week 1 NFL head coaches' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 20

Yomiuri Giants won't post Kazuma Okamoto for MLB teams

MLB teams could be facing one fewer option to upgrade their offense with the Yomiuri Giants electing not to post Kazuma Okamoto.

Shohei Ohtani has competition from Rick Wise, Tony Cloninger for best MLB game ever

MLB playoff takeaways: Blue Jays push ALCS to Game 7

The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 20

Record-breaking Chargers TE leads list of standout rookies from Week 7

Record-breaking Chargers TE Oronde Gadsden II leads list of standout rookies from Week 7

Adjusting to the NFL can be difficult for rookies, but each season, a few stand out almost immediately. Here are five from Week 7.

After blowout loss to Rams, it's time for Jaguars' Travis Hunter to consider difficult decision

Did Giants coaches fail Jaxson Dart before critical mistake in collapse vs. Broncos?

Giants ruin positive vibes with historic fourth-quarter meltdown

The sack leader for every NFL season

The 'Most 1,000-rushing yard NFL seasons' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 20

Joe Gibbs Racing leaving its footprint on NASCAR's championship fight

Joe Gibbs Racing has gone from locker-room turmoil to the brink of a NASCAR Cup championship — a turnaround its three-time Super Bowl champion namesake should appreciate.

NASCAR power rankings: Wild Talladega race leads to changes at the top

Chase Briscoe clinches Championship 4 berth with wild Talladega win

Chase Briscoe found peace amid Talladega chaos to secure Championship 4 bid

The 'Drivers in the NASCAR Hall of Fame' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20

Beyond Cooper Flagg: Five NBA rookies who could steal the spotlight in 2025-26

Here are five rookies selected outside the top five ready to make noise of their own.

NBA legend not sold on Zion Williamson's physical transformation

There is a new NBA career earnings leader

Russell Westbrook makes a notable statement about his NBA future

The best draft pick in the history of NBA franchise

The 'NBA steals champions' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / October 20

Dak Prescott’s offensive heater puts him in elite company

Dak Prescott and the Cowboys continued a strong run of offensive play in Sunday's win over the Commanders, and the quarterback joined some elite company with his performance.

NFL Week 7 winners, losers: Chiefs, Eagles shine; Mike McDaniel's seat scorching

Cowboys K Brandon Aubrey sets incredible NFL record

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb makes Week 7 return with a bang

Which NFL teams have had the best quarterback history?

The 'Most 3-touchdown, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 20

Week 7 fantasy football takeaways: Rashee Rice has arrived

After an entertaining Week 7 in the NFL, let's check in on a few fantasy football storylines and highlight some risers and fallers in the rest-of-season rankings.

WR Rashee Rice instantly turbocharged Chiefs offense against Raiders

After blowout loss to Rams, it's time for Jaguars' Travis Hunter to consider difficult decision

NFL Week 7 winners, losers: Chiefs, Eagles shine; Mike McDaniel's seat scorching

Who is the greatest all-time running back from every NFL team?

The 'NFL rookie receiving-yard leaders' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 20

NASCAR power rankings: Wild Talladega race leads to changes at the top

Chase Briscoe won Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, clinching a berth in the Championship 4.

NASCAR YellaWood 500 takeaways: Chase Briscoe wins OT thriller at Talladega

What the NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings look like after Talladega

Chase Briscoe clinches Championship 4 berth with wild Talladega win

Chase Elliott's NASCAR title hopes take big hit with Talladega crash

Entertainment

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

The 26 actors who have the most Oscar nominations without a win

20 TV shows that had obvious continuity errors

The 20 most difficult games for the original PlayStation

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 20

Insider expects two Oilers to hit the trade block this week

With key players nearing a return from injury, the Edmonton Oilers are facing a roster crunch that could lead to trades in the coming week.

Emmitt Finnie nets first two career goals as Red Wings top Oilers

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

Sam Darnold News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL most improved players' quiz

How many of the players to be named the NFL's most improved by the Pro Football Writers Association since the award was first given out in 2000?

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 20

Examining best landing spots for James Franklin following Penn State exit

The former Penn State head coach began his media rehabilitation tour on Saturday with a softball interview on ESPN's "College GameDay," and he shared he plans to return to coaching.

James Franklin on Penn State firing: 'I was in shock'

Urban Meyer offers bold take on Penn State's James Franklin firing

Penn State should consider these candidates to replace James Franklin

The 25 greatest players in ACC football history

The 'Orange Bowl MVPs' quiz

Myles Garrett News / Yardbarker / October 20

Browns' Myles Garrett reflects on controversial comments after blowout win over Dolphins

Following Cleveland's win over the Dolphins Garrett revisited previous controversial remarks he made about the team's start to the season.

NFL Week 7 winners, losers: Chiefs, Eagles shine; Mike McDaniel's seat scorching

Five worst Week 7 performances: Three benched QBs may have played themselves out of starting roles

The sack leader for every NFL season

The '2024-25 NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

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The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

The 'College basketball AP preseason No. 1 teams' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / October 20

Kittle had big goal for McCaffrey ahead of win over Falcons

49ers' George Kittle had big goal for Christian McCaffrey ahead of win over Falcons

After the 49ers improved to 5-2 on the season via a 20-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons, Kittle revealed that he had a big goal in mind for running back Christian McCaffrey heading into the "Sunday Night Football" contest.

'SNF' takeaways: Vintage performance from Christian McCaffrey lifts 49ers over Falcons

Who is the greatest all-time running back from every NFL team?

The 'NFL running back receiving leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20

Kevin Durant finally defeats LeBron James in a career milestone

Durant, 37, will likely never surpass James in countless other NBA accolades.

Kevin Durant's new contract could be his last

Lakers make surprising starting five decision before opening night

Lakers center could be teaming up with Luka Doncic in two ways

25 NBA players who you forgot once made an All-Star Game

The 'NBA's scariest Halloween scorers' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most five-passing-touchdown NFL games' quiz

In NFL history, 46 NFL QBs have thrown for five or more touchdowns in a game more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 20

Maye makes Patriots history by breaking this Brady record

Drake Maye makes Patriots history by breaking this Tom Brady record

Fans of the New England Patriots had to wait just four years before the team found its next franchise quarterback. Not only did they get a franchise QB, but a true successor to Tom Brady.

Titans players address Mike Vrabel's return ahead of Patriots game

Why Patriots' Mike Vrabel reached out to fired Brian Callahan ahead of Titans clash

Terrible NFL head coaches who only lasted one season

The 'One-and-done NFL head coaches' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 20

Five worst Week 7 performances: Three benched QBs may have played themselves out of starting roles

Three quarterbacks were benched in the early 1 p.m. ET window, and each may have reached the point of no return. But they weren't the only ones with regrettable performances in Week 7.

Dolphins' future looks even bleaker after Tua Tagovailoa's stinker vs. Browns

Giants ruin positive vibes with a historic meltdown in fourth quarter

Jets HC Aaron Glenn looks like he should be one-and-done with team

Eagles need more from Saquon Barkley if they want to be contenders

After blowout loss, it's time for Jaguars star rookie to consider difficult decision

Are Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.'s road woes concerning after latest loss?

Matvei Michkov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20

Flyers in tough spot with former first-round pick Michkov

Flyers in tough spot with former first-round pick Matvei Michkov

The Philadelphia Flyers completed a dramatic overtime victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, but not everything is going smoothly so far to start the season in Philadelphia.

How Sidney Crosby could actually leave Penguins for Canadiens

Mark Scheifele passes Blake Wheeler as Jets’ all-time scoring leader

Will Rangers keep impressive rookie in the lineup after strong start?

Maple Leafs already facing pressure as starting goalie rips teammates

Jaromir Jagr's Hall of Fame bid will have to wait a little longer

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 20

Five candidates to replace Billy Napier as Florida's next HC

Napier is out in Gainesville after there was hot-seat talk about him for much of the 2025 campaign.

Vanderbilt reaches its highest AP poll ranking in 78 years

Georgia Tech also enters top 10 in the poll; Ohio State remains No. 1

Best landing spots for James Franklin following his Penn State exit

After bad loss to Stanford, Florida State must part ways with Mike Norvell

Colorado State fires HC Jay Norvell

CFB Week 8 winners, losers

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 20

NFL Week 7 winners, losers: Chiefs, Eagles shine; Mike McDaniel's seat scorching

With most of the NFL's Week 7 schedule in the books, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from around the league.

Chiefs prove that they are still the team to beat in AFC after shutout win

Jalen Hurts posts perfect passer rating as Eagles snap skid

Drake Maye makes Patriots history by breaking this Tom Brady record

Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb makes Week 7 return with a bang

Bears defense does its job against Saints to keep winning streak going

'SNF' takeaways: Vintage performance from Christian McCaffrey lifts 49ers

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 19

Blue Jays push ALCS to Game 7 with win over Mariners

MLB playoff takeaways: Blue Jays push ALCS to Game 7

The Toronto Blue Jays reestablished their home-field advantage on Sunday night, posting a 6-2 win over the Seattle Mariners, a victory that extended this year's ALCS to seven games.

Shohei Ohtani staying hot is key to Dodgers winning back-to-back titles

Giants reportedly closing in on unprecedented managerial hire

Three questions that's facing San Francisco this offseason

...and the Royals this offseason

Former player Jesus Montero dies at 35