CFB Week 5 winners, losers: Alabama, Ohio State stand tall amid upsets

Three Associated Press top-five teams bit the dust on Saturday, sending college football into an upheaval entering October.

Unranked Virginia gets signature win for HC Tony Elliott with stunning upset

ACC race becomes more wide open after Virginia's upset of Florida State

Blowout loss shows Sam Pittman era has run its course at Arkansas

Arkansas football has let go of the rope under Pittman

Pitt has no escape from mediocrity

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Gabriel shows title-winning mettle with last-gasp Arsenal winner

With Liverpool, Arsenal's perpetual rival, dropping points against Crystal Palace just a day earlier, Gabriel's goal could be the difference that changes Arsenal's Premier League title fortunes for the better.

The 'Major League Soccer Cup champions' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 28

Are Vikings are preparing for J.J. McCarthy to miss more than Steelers game?

It sounds like Vikings are preparing for J.J. McCarthy to miss more than Steelers game

Conversations about whether or not the Minnesota Vikings could keep Carson Wentz as their starting QB when J.J. McCarthy recovers from his high right ankle sprain continue to hover over the team.

One-time Super Bowl MVP sounds alarms about Vikings' J.J. McCarthy

Aaron Rodgers has big complaint about Steelers' Ireland trip amid confusion

Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / September 28

Jayson Tatum just gave Celtics fans cause for excitement

Tatum suffered an Achilles tendon tear during the Celtics' Eastern Conference semifinals loss to the New York Knicks last season.

Celtics' Brad Stevens eases fans' luxury-tax concerns

Three questions for Celtics ahead of 2025-26 NBA season

Celtics' Jayson Tatum gives honest thoughts on being underrated

The 25 greatest debuts from NBA rookies

The 'NBA yearly playoff assist leaders since 2000' quiz

Miami Dolphins News / Pro Football Rumors / September 28

Veteran wideout announces retirement from NFL

Mohamed Sanu‘s playing days have officially come to an end. The veteran receiver announced on Friday that he has retired.

Robert Saleh accuses AFC team of using 'advanced' sign-stealing system

Cowboys' Jerry Jones reveals real reason he traded Micah Parsons in August

'They're gonna get smoked': Analyst gives Cowboys no chance against Packers

Aaron Rodgers makes big admission about Steelers' offensive struggles

The 25 greatest players in Miami football history

The 'Multiple 140-receiving yard NFL games' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28

Here is what is at stake on the final day of MLB's regular season

After 161 games, there are division titles, a playoff spot and postseason positioning up for grabs on the final day of the 2025 MLB regular season.

Houston Astros' reign of terror finally reaches its end

Zac Gallen gets emotional after his possible final start with the Diamondbacks

Cubs to be down one key pitcher for wild-card series against Padres

Cal Raleigh's Mariners teammate made MLB history of his own

The 25 greatest MLB teams from the 2000s

The '2008 Philadelphia Phillies World Series-winning team' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / September 28

Kevin Stefanski responds to Shedeur Sanders' 'ready' comment, but Browns' actions speak louder than words

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders feels like he's "ready" to play right now in the league.

Sanders reveals why he's 'not comfortable' with role on Browns

Sanders makes statement about Browns situation after comment surfaces

Robert Saleh accuses AFC team of using 'advanced' sign-stealing system

Jaguars HC Liam Coen responds to Saleh's sign-stealing accusation

Colts player accuses Rams of faking their crowd noise

Veteran wideout announces retirement

WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 28

WNBA announces major punishment for Lynx HC Cheryl Reeve

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve will not be on the bench for Game 4 of her team's WNBA semifinal series.

WNBA must take Cheryl Reeve's criticism on officiating seriously

Reeve fumes after Napheesa Collier got hurt in latest loss

The Collier injury casts a dark cloud over Lynx's 2025 playoff hopes

Jackie Young leads Aces to Game 3 win against Fever

Aces out to 'take care of business' in Game 4 vs. Fever

Sparks to build $150M practice facility

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / September 28

Astros' reign of terror finally reaches its end

After running roughshod through the American League for seven years, the Houston Astros' dominance has run its course in 2025.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. needs to heat up if Blue Jays want to go far

Cubs to be down one key pitcher for wild-card series against Padres

Yankees cast doubt on the reigning Rookie of the Year's role in postseason

Red Sox clinch playoff spot

Here is what is at stake on the final day of MLB's regular season

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 28

Penn State, James Franklin suffer another crushing big-game loss

It happened to Penn State and head coach James Franklin again. Another big game, another big moment and another crushing loss.

Five takeaways from CFB Week 5: A stunner in State College

Drew Allar is the reason Penn State won't win a national title

LSU offense may derail promising season after loss to Ole Miss

Lane Kiffin reveals Brian Kelly quote he used to fire up Ole Miss vs. LSU

Kiffin takes jab at daughter Landry’s LSU boyfriend after Ole Miss win

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 27

Marc-Andre Fleury gets standing ovation in final game with Penguins

It’s rare to find a truly memorable moment during an NHL preseason game in September. But on Saturday night, we got one. Marc-Andre Fleury played in his final period with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, taking the ice for the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Panthers' three-peat hopes take huge hit with another major injury

Ranking trade options for Panthers following Aleksander Barkov injury

Blues sign Cam Fowler to extension

...and Ducks extend Mason McTavish

Kraken’s Kaapo Kakko out extended amount of time with broken hand

Entertainment

20 famous actors who seemingly vanished without a trace

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

25 truly terrible albums from otherwise terrific musicians

The 20 greatest pop song covers from heavy metal bands

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 27

Brandon Jones wins NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff race at Kansas Speedway

In one of the most clutch performances of his NASCAR career, Brandon Jones led 54 of 200 laps and scored the victory from the pole in Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff race at Kansas Speedway.

Connor Zilisch broke this NASCAR record in Xfinity Series playoff race

Chase Briscoe snags pole for NASCAR Cup Playoff race at Kansas

What the Xfinity Series playoff standings look like after Kansas

NASCAR driver dealt crippling penalty ahead of Kansas playoff race

Teammate tensions in spotlight as Round of 12 heads to Kansas

Golf News / Yardbarker / September 27

Takeaways from Ryder Cup Day 2: Europe's historic dominance continues

The United States continued to flop at the 2025 Ryder Cup on Saturday, again falling short against a dominant showing from Europe.

Tempers high at Ryder Cup as Europe whips U.S. for seven-point lead

Justin Rose and Bryson DeChambeau have heated exchange at Ryder Cup

Tyrrell Hatton replaces Viktor Hovland in Ryder Cup fourball

Keegan Bradley's blunders put Team USA in early hole at Ryder Cup

Takeaways from Ryder Cup Day 1

Los Angeles Angels News / Larry Brown Sports / September 27

Ron Washington makes statement about his future amid health issues

Ron Washington was forced to miss the majority of the 2025 MLB season due to health issues, but he apparently has every intention of returning to the dugout in 2026.

Former World Series champion undecided on pitching in 2026

Former three-time All-Star wants to stay with the Cardinals

Zac Gallen gets emotional after possible final start with Diamondbacks

Pete Crow-Armstrong joins legendary slugger in Cubs history books

Mets' Francisco Lindor joins rare club with another 30-30 season

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 28

Five takeaways from CFB Week 5: A stunner in State College

Week 5 personified what college football is all about. It started with an insane field storming Friday night and was capped with a pair of must-watch games involving four of the nation's best teams.

CFB Week 5 winners, losers: Alabama, Ohio State stand tall amid upsets

Blowout loss shows Sam Pittman era has run its course at Arkansas

Arkansas football has let go of the rope under Sam Pittman

Prestigious college football programs with current notable championship droughts

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The 'Most intentional walks in a MLB season' quiz

The 'Multiple 10-sack NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

The '150-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / September 27

Did Giants HC Brian Daboll make a mistake with timing of QB change?

The New York Giants finally made the switch at quarterback this week after starting Russell Wilson in the first three weeks. But should they have made the change sooner?

Giants OC opens up about Jaxson Dart's 'swagger' ahead of first start

Report reveals Giants players’ reaction to Dart being named QB

Eagles' Jalen Hurts makes feelings clear on new OC's in-game adjustments

Aaron Rodgers has big complaint about Steelers' Ireland trip amid confusion

Patriots get positive injury news before Panthers game

Sam Darnold raising Seahawks' floor to serious playoff contender

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 27

LSU offense threatening to derail promising season after no-show at No. 13 Ole Miss

Another week, another flop from the LSU Tigers offense. Only this time, it cost them.

Trinidad Chambliss, No. 13 Ole Miss hold on to upset No. 4 LSU

Blowout loss shows Sam Pittman era has run its course at Arkansas

Arkansas football has let go of the rope under Pittman

Pitt has no escape from Pat Narduzzi's mediocrity

Prestigious college football programs with current notable championship droughts

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Yardbarker / September 27

Blowout loss shows Sam Pittman era has run its course at Arkansas

It's time for change in Little Rock.

ACC race becomes more wide open after Virginia's upset of Florida State

Unranked Virginia gets signature win for HC Tony Elliott with stunning upset of No. 8 FSU

If ultra-hot Fran Brown keeps winning, his days at Syracuse may be numbered

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

The 'Paul 'Bear' Bryant Coach of the Year' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 27

ACC race becomes more wide open after Virginia's upset of FSU

ACC race becomes more wide open after Virginia's upset of Florida State

The Atlantic Coast Conference's pecking order is on a roller-coaster ride as Week 5 is in full swing.

Unranked Virginia gets signature win for HC Tony Elliott with stunning upset of No. 8 FSU

If ultra-hot Fran Brown keeps winning, his days at Syracuse may be numbered

Three CFB teams on upset alert in Week 5

Prestigious college football programs with current notable championship droughts

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 27

Yankees cast doubt on the reigning ROTY's role in the postseason

Yankees cast doubt on the reigning Rookie of the Year's role in the postseason

The reigning Rookie if the Year owns a 3.29 ERA with 39 strikeouts in 52 innings this season.

'Narrative vote': Baseball insider makes thoughts clear on AL MVP

Three great signs for the Yankees heading into the postseason

Fantastic Mr. Fried: How Max Fried's debut Yankee season compares to pinstripe pitchers

The 25 most unlikely World Series teams

The 'Active hit-by-pitch leaders' quiz

Minnesota Lynx News / Total Apex Sports / September 27

The Napheesa Collier injury casts a dark cloud over Lynx's 2025 playoff hopes

The playoffs are a cruel theater, and for the Minnesota Lynx, the stage has suddenly gone dark.

WNBA must take Cheryl Reeve's officiating criticism seriously

WNBA announces major punishment for Lynx HC Cheryl Reeve

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / September 27

Multiple bleak updates about 76ers' Joel Embiid emerge

Just 24 hours after learning of Jared McCain's torn UCL in his right thumb, Daryl Morey has provided a bleak update on Joel Embiid's recovery.

MVP no more: ESPN's rankings show how far Embiid has fallen

Paul George's comments are latest major concern for 76ers

Sixers' injury issues are already building this preseason

Young Trail Blazers guard has suffered a torn left hamstring

Grizzlies announce injury updates on handful of players

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 27

Aaron Rodgers has big complaint about Steelers' Ireland trip amid confusion

Ahead of the Steelers' game with the Vikings in Dublin, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers expressed frustration regarding the club's travel schedule. With good reason.

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Sends Friendly Warning To Irish Fans: 'Be Quiet'

Aaron Rodgers makes big admission about Steelers' offensive struggles

Aaron Rodgers, Steelers excited for Irish excursion vs. Vikings

Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

The 'Active NFL game-winning-drives leaders' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 27