Does James Franklin's firing solve all of Penn State's problems?

James Franklin's firing was needed, but does it solve all of Penn State's problems?

After starting the season No. 2 in the Associated Press poll, Penn State (3-3) is now unranked and has lost three consecutive games to No. 8 Oregon (5-1), UCLA (2-4) and Northwestern (4-2).

Penn State has reached point of no return with James Franklin

Five takeaways from CFB Week 7: Indiana rises, Penn State plummets

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

The 'Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award winners' quiz

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Tua Tagovailoa voices concerns about certain Dolphins teammates

When asked a question about how the Dolphins players avoid taking on a "woe is us" mentality in the face of these losses, Tagovailoa said it all started with leadership.

Cameron Dicker kicks Chargers to last-second win over Dolphins

The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

The 'Active 300-passing-yard NFL games leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 12

Biggest questions for Dodgers, Brewers heading into NLCS

When the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers open the 2025 National League Championship Series on Monday night in Milwaukee, it will be a battle of star power versus roster chemistry.

MLB playoff takeaways: Brewers knock off Cubs, but bigger challenge awaits

Freddy Peralta remembers Bob Uecker’s message to him as team advances to 2025 NLCS

Mariners outlast Tigers in 15-inning classic to reach ALCS

The 25 greatest MLB teams from the 2000s

The 'Most MLB 3+ RBI-games since 2015' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12

Fred Warner suffers gruesome leg injury during 49ers-Bucs game

The San Francisco 49ers have taken yet another sickening blow. 49ers linebacker Fred Warner suffered a gruesome injury during Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The sack leader for every NFL season

The 'Active NFL players with multiple AP First-Team All-Pro selections' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 12

Cowboys run defense still can't 'buckle up' for opposing RBs

Cowboys run defense still can't 'buckle up' for Panthers' Rico Dowdle or other RBs

Before Sunday's home game, Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle warned the Dallas Cowboys to be ready. They weren't.

Rico Dowdle stars against ex-mates as Panthers top Cowboys

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

The '200-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

MMA News / Yardbarker / October 12

Potential lightweight matchups for Charles Oliveira, Mateusz Gamrot after bout

UFC fight night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ended in stunning fashion with Charles Oliveira submitting Mateusz Gamrot with a rear naked choke in the second round of their bout. Here are some potential next matchups for each fighter.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 12

CFB coaching carousel could be frenetic this offseason

The college football coaching carousel could prove bonkers this coming offseason. Just look at what's happened already.

In the ACC, Florida State is toast and three teams are standing out

CFB Week 7 winners, losers: Top 25 showdowns reveal a lot

Five takeaways from CFB Week 7: Indiana rises, Penn State plummets

The 20 most memorable college football scandals

Justin Fields News / Yardbarker / October 12

After rough outing vs. Broncos, it's time for Jets to give up on Fields

After rough outing vs. Broncos, it's time for Jets to give up on the Justin Fields experiment

When the Jets signed Fields to a two-year, $40M deal in free agency, it was a risky move.

Garrett Wilson had a heated outburst after pathetic drive from the Jets

The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

The 'NFL QB season rushing leaders' quiz

Soccer News / Yardbarker / October 12

USMNT builds momentum thanks to newfound French connection

The United States Men's National Team is on a bit of a roll, helped by a trio of France-based athletes.

Key takeaways from USMNT's draw vs. Ecuador

The 'Ballon d'Or winners since 1995' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 12

Sharing winning moments with family 'means the world' for Aric Almirola

In a division of NASCAR dominated by young drivers trying to make a name for themselves, 41-year-old Aric Almirola tends to stick out.

What the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff standings look like after Las Vegas

No matter how he does it, winning NASCAR championship is 'all that matters' to Joey Logano

NASCAR president comments on potential playoff changes for 2026

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 12

Two high-profile moves Yankees need to make in free agency

With the offseason ahead, it’s time again to make tough decisions.

Yankees facing crucial offseason as World Series drought continues

Cody Bellinger could leave Yankees with significant hole in lineup

Why the Yankees need to bring back 'Evil Empire' mentality

Pete Alonso hoping second time is the charm in free agency

Questions facing the Tampa Bay Rays during the offseason

Entertainment

The 20 most famous dogs in television history

25 legendary musicians who also had success as actors

25 famous film stars who made the transition to television

25 underrated action films that are still worth rediscovering

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / October 12

Browns HC makes surprising Sanders decision

Browns HC makes surprising Shedeur Sanders decision for Steelers game

Head coach Kevin Stefanski delivered a bit of a curveball when he confirmed that rookie QB Shedeur Sanders will be Cleveland's QB2 behind starter Dillon Gabriel.

Steelers' Roman Wilson addresses controversial role to start season

Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka has had historic start to NFL career

Breece Hall makes feelings clear on uncertain future amid Jets' 0-5 start

49ers GM addresses potential tension between Mac Jones, Brock Purdy

A.J. Brown makes bizarre comment about Eagles' private meeting after loss

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 12

MLB playoff takeaways: Brewers knock off Cubs, but bigger challenge awaits

Here are some takeaways from the Brewers' Game 5 win.

More MLB playoff takeaways: Dodgers advance to NLCS

2025 NLCS schedule: Dodgers vs. Brewers games and start times

Mariners outlast Tigers in 15-inning classic to reach ALCS

Blue Jays had an incredible post about epic Mariners-Tigers slugfest

Cristopher Sanchez claims umpire apologized for game-changing call

Iowa State Cyclones News / Yardbarker / October 12

CFB Week 7 winners, losers: Top 25 showdowns reveal a lot

With another Saturday of college football action in the books, here's our winners and losers from an eventful Week 7.

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

No. 5 Texas A&M holds off Florida

Kaidon Salter shines as Colorado upsets No. 22 Iowa State

USC's 17-0 run too much for No. 15 Michigan to overcome

Cameron Dickey, No. 9 Texas Tech run all over Kansas

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 12

Five takeaways from CFB Week 7: Indiana rises, Penn State plummets

Here are five takeaways from the week that was.

No. 7 Indiana has arrived as a national championship contender

Florida State's once-promising season is now slipping away

Notre Dame back in CFP picture after another dominating performance

No. 13 Georgia Tech, Haynes King cruise to victory over Virginia Tech

No. 11 LSU puts together solid effort, handles South Carolina

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The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

The 'Most starts by an NFL quarterback' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB two-rushing-TD games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 12

Five potential A.J. Brown trade destinations: These AFC playoff contenders make most sense

Is the clock ticking on wide receiver A.J. Brown's time with the Philadelphia Eagles? Some around the NFL think so.

Jaguars get update on DE Travon Walker ahead of Week 6

Bengals might not want to trade star defender to NFC team

Ravens get disappointing update regarding QB Lamar Jackson

Raiders' Chip Kelly points to key injury for poor play-calling

Giants HC Brian Daboll being investigated for Jaxson Dart situation

Browns HC makes surprising QB decision for Steelers game

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / October 12

Penn State has reached point of no return with James Franklin

The narrative has always been that James Franklin can't win big games. Now, evidently, he can't even win small games. It's clear he needs to go.

Franklin gets the reception he deserves from Penn State fans

Franklin looked completely broken after Penn State’s shocking loss

No. 1 Ohio State turns turnovers into romp past No. 17 Illinois

Kansas State takes advantage of mistakes to pull away from TCU

Dylan Raiola, Nebraska deliver the final blow to Maryland

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 11

Former NBA champion calls for LeBron to retire after this season

Former NBA champion calls for LeBron James to retire after this season

There's no escaping the chatter surrounding James' eventual retirement.

LeBron to miss the start of the season with a new injury

LeBron injury will snap trend

Charles Barkley speaks on LeBron missing Lakers preseason

Lakers fan explains why he’s suing LeBron over Hennessy ad

Kyrie Irving calls out Bill Simmons over his latest podcast comments

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / October 11

Maple Leafs HC Craig Berube defends controversial roster decision

Berube gave a bold update on the 20-year-old, stating the team comes before any individual.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

Rangers dealing with injury to one of their most important players

Sabres’ Josh Norris out for 'significant amount of time' with upper-body injury

One rookie to watch on all 32 NHL teams in 2025-26

Who will be the biggest name traded in the NHL this season?

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 11

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Arch Manning salvages first season as starter with Red River Rivalry win

For at least one day, Manning lived up to the hype.

Texas hands No. 6 Oklahoma first loss in Red River Rivalry

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans during Red River Rivalry win

Clemson puts together complete game in rout of Boston College

Iowa jumps out to big lead, dominates Wisconsin 37-0

Wake Forest dominates Oregon State

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 12

Tiger Woods' latest surgery casts doubt on a future comeback

Tiger Woods has undergone his seventh back surgery — his second in just over a year — after doctors discovered a collapsed lumbar disc that had caused severe pain and mobility issues.

Alex Cejka grabs lead at SAS

Xander Schauffele tied for lead in Japan

Minami Katsu maintains a two-stroke lead in Shanghai

LIV Golf is reportedly in talks with recent PGA Tour winners

Player outbursts during 2025 season is sparking backlash

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 11

Winning championship is 'all that matters' to Joey Logano

No matter how he does it, winning NASCAR championship is 'all that matters' to Joey Logano

Another win in Sin City on Sunday would give Logano the opportunity to defend his 2024 championship.

Aric Almirola wins NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas

Connor Zilisch gave it his all in narrow defeat at Las Vegas

What the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff standings look like after Las Vegas

Denny Hamlin explains why winning Las Vegas playoff race is so important

NASCAR South Point 400 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / October 11

Pete Alonso hoping second time is the charm in free agency

Pete Alonso's first foray into free agency did not go as planned.

Pete Alonso is a star, but his contract desire is unrealistic

Mets reliever Reed Garrett out for 2026 after Tommy John surgery

Two high-profile moves Yankees need to make in free agency

25 MLB players who could be traded this offseason

The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 11

Aric Almirola wins NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas

Aric Almirola holds off Connor Zilisch, wins NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas

You certainly can't say that Aric Almirola didn't earn the victory in Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Almirola,

Justin Allgaier wins pole for NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff race at Las Vegas

Denny Hamlin wins pole for NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Las Vegas

Ty Gibbs paces NASCAR Cup Series practice at Las Vegas

No matter how he does it, winning NASCAR championship is 'all that matters' to Joey Logano

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners since 2000' quiz