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The 'Stanley Cup-winning captains' quiz
How many of the captains from every team to win the Stanley Cup Final since the 1999-00 season can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 17
Three turning points for Game 5 of the NBA Finals
The Celtics finally got over the hump Monday night, taking home the 18th championship in the illustrious history of their franchise with a 106-88 win over the Mavericks.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 17
2024 NBA Draft FAQ: Top prospects, trade chips, Bronny James
With the 2023-24 NBA season officially behind us, attention turns to the NBA Draft, which will be held on June 26 and 27. In preparation for the two-day event, here are the answers to some of the biggest questions regarding the 2024 NBA Draft.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 17
Celtics win first NBA championship since 2008, Jaylen Brown named MVP
The Celtics won their record-breaking 18th NBA championship and first since 2008 on Monday night, defeating the Mavericks in Game 5, 106-88. Boston now has the one more title than the Lakers.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / June 17
Watch: Jaylen Brown calls out 'ugly' teammate during Game 5 romp
Boston won its 18th NBA championship on Monday night, but the Game 5 blowout win over Dallas wasn't all pretty. After Celtics guard Derrick White chipped his tooth, forward Jaylen Brown poked fun at him during a stoppage.
Derrick White News / Yardbarker / June 17
Watch: Derrick White hits the floor, then hits a big shot
Derrick White dove for a loose ball and paid the price for it. But he didn't let the teeth-rattling impact slow him down.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / June 17
Watch: Payton Pritchard's miracle three caps Celtics' first-half run
Celtics guard Payton Pritchard put an exclamation point on the first half of Game 5 of the NBA Finals with a deep, buzzer-beater three. Per ESPN's Malika Andrews, the 49-foot make was the longest shot in the finals in the last 25 years.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / June 17
Watch: 'Boston Three Party' gives Celtics commanding halftime lead
Boston has gone 10-for-21 from three-point range while building a 21-point halftime lead, going into the break leading 67-46. Dallas has made a stronger effort in Monday's Game 5, but it's only gone 6-for-19 from deep.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 17
Watch: Celtics blitz Mavericks to end first quarter of Game 5
With less than two minutes to go in the first quarter, the Mavericks cut the Celtics' lead to a point. Then Boston's defense closed out the quarter strong.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / June 17
Mookie Betts injury puts Hollywood spotlight fully on Shohei Ohtani
As irreplaceable as Mookie Betts is, no team is better equipped to handle his absence than the Dodgers.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / June 17
Watch: Paul Skenes gives up his first first-inning run in his seventh start
Pirates rookie righty Paul Skenes is a phenom and he's taken Major League Baseball by storm.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 17
A.J. Allmendinger had an impressively bad weekend at Iowa Speedway
A.J. Allmendinger entered the NASCAR weekend at Iowa Speedway hoping to take home two trophies. However, his Goodyear tires had other plans, and they made for two short races for Allmendinger.
Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / June 17
Celtics announce big news about Kristaps Porzingis for Game 5
The Celtics won Games 1 and 2 of the series with Porzingis in the lineup and went 1-1 without him in Games 3 and 4 in Dallas. Porzingis has averaged 13.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks in six playoff games this postseason.
Paris Saint-Germain News / Larry Brown Sports / June 17
Kylian Mbappe to undergo surgery after scary collision against Austria at Euros
One of the brightest stars at this year’s UEFA European Championship may be in danger of missing the rest of the tournament. The French soccer superstar had a very scary moment during France’s opening match of the Euros against Austria on Monday.
Soccer News / Yardbarker / June 17
VAR controversy overshadows biggest upset in UEFA Euro history
On Monday, Slovakia shocked Belgium 1-0 in its opening match in Group E. However, in the second half, two goals from Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku were overturned following video assistant review (VAR).
Pascal Vincent News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 17
Blue Jackets fire head coach Pascal Vincent after one season
Vincent’s firing comes after one season at the helm for Columbus, his first as an NHL head coach. During his short tenure, the team went 27-43-12 (.402), although he was never put in a position to succeed.
WNBA News / Yardbarker / June 17
Dan Patrick, Stephen A. Smith differ on Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese foul, rivalry
What did we learn from the late-game fireworks between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese on Sunday? Dan Patrick and Stephen A. Smith have different reactions.
New York Jets News / Yardbarker / June 17
Insider shares how Jets' Aaron Rodgers reacted to minicamp absences being unexcused
Takes about Rodgers skipping minicamp and about how HC Robert Saleh publicly addressed the situation last week generated headlines.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 17
Mets thinking playoffs amid unexpected winning streak
The 33-37 Mets ended the weekend just one-and-a-half games back in the battle for the NL's third wild-card playoff berth.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / June 17
Now is the perfect time for the Pelicans to trade Brandon Ingram
Ingram's struggles during the postseason and consistent injury issues are reasons to look for options elsewhere.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 17
Is viewership up for the 2024 Stanley Cup Final?
If you checked out Sportico after Game 1 of this year's Stanley Cup Final, you might have thought a total of five people had turned in to watch the Florida Panthers blank the Edmonton Oilers
LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / June 17
Les Miles levies a shocking claim against LSU in lawsuit
In addition to LSU, the NCAA and the National Football Foundation, which oversees the College Football Hall of Fame, are also named defendants in his complaint.
Gerrit Cole News / Yardbarker / June 17
Yankees ace making long-awaited return for AL East clash
The New York Yankees (50-24) will enter their three-game home series against the Baltimore Orioles (47-24) on Tuesday with a 1 1/2 game lead in the AL East over their counterparts.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / June 17
Steelers GM keeps door open for potential Najee Harris extension
The Steelers decided to decline the fifth-year option on the running back last month.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 17
One move each NL East team must make before the trade deadline
Here is one move each NL East team must make ahead of the trade deadline.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 17
One move each AL East team must make before the trade deadline
The MLB trade deadline is July 30 at 6 p.m. ET, and because only 11 teams have winning records through Sunday, it promises to be the most intriguing day of the season. Here's a move each member of the AL East should make.
NFL News / Yardbarker / June 17
Brandon Aiyuk tells ex-teammate the 49ers 'don't want me back'
Aiyuk detailed his view of his current status with the 49ers to his former college teammate.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 17
Week 17 NASCAR power rankings: Ryan Blaney rises, but a star falls
Here are our rankings as the 2024 season moves to Loudon, N.H., for the USA TODAY 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday.
Soccer News / Yardbarker / June 17
Copa America: Examining the favorites and top sleepers
Copa America 2024 will kick off June 20 with defending champions Argentina taking on Canada. "La Seleccion," led by international super star Lionel Messi, are heavy favorites to repeat along with perennial stalwarts Brazil. Which squads could crash the party?
NFL News / Yardbarker / June 17
NFC: Your NFL team is a dog, but which one?
With free agency, the NFL Draft, OTAs and minicamps in the rearview and training camps not starting until the end of July, we have officially entered the dog days of the NFL calendar. But we're not doggin' it here at Yardbarker, where our NFL writers tapped into their inner hound to compare NFC teams they cover to one of man's best friends.
Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / June 17
Magic 8 Ball predictions for the 2024 Denver Broncos
Mattel's Magic 8 Ball has been predicting the future since 1946. We ran a few questions about the Denver Broncos by one, and the results weren't great.
Bryson Dechambeau News / Yardbarker / June 17
Bryson DeChambeau conquered his most difficult shot with career-defining moment
Moments before Bryson DeChambeau tapped in his championship-winning putt at the 124th U.S. Open on Sunday, the 30-year-old had the shot of the tournament and possibly of his career.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 17
Iowa win shows Ryan Blaney is in championship form as NASCAR hits halfway point
It appears that Ryan Blaney is finally back in championship form.
NFL News / Yardbarker / June 17
AFC: Your NFL team is a dog, but which one?
With free agency, the NFL Draft, OTAs and minicamps in the rearview and training camps not starting until the end of July, we have officially entered the dog days on the NFL calendar. But we're not doggin' it here at Yardbarker, where our NFL writers tapped into their inner hound to compare AFC teams to one of man's best friends.
Rory McIlroy News / Yardbarker / June 17
Rory McIlroy's U.S. Open collapse will be his toughest to forget
There's no shortage of major championship failures haunting Rory McIlroy's memories, but the scar left by his epic collapse at the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 will be the toughest to mend.
Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / June 17
Broncos defender has 'some work to do' after down year
The 24-year-old is looking to turn things back around this season.
Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / June 17
Panthers' Bryce Young discusses bouncing back from rough rookie season
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young sounds ready to bounce back from the type of rookie season that could hover over any young athlete.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / June 17
Insider shares pessimistic update on 49ers, Brandon Aiyuk contract standoff
It seems the San Francisco 49ers are no closer to settling the contract dispute involving wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk than they were at the start of springtime workouts.
Soccer News / Yardbarker / June 17
136-game streak comes to an end for Spain in Euro 2024 opener
A streak extending all the way back to 2008 came to an end for Spain in its opening match at the 2024 Euros.
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