NBA panic meter: LeBron, Cavaliers, Pelicans, more teams hit crisis mode early in 2025-26 season

We've officially reached the quarter mark of the NBA season. While plenty can still change over the next 50-plus games, teams and players can no longer dismiss troubling trends as “small sample size theater.”

LeBron James reflects on the year he felt 'most complete' as a player

How Knicks fans convinced Giannis Antetokounmpo to want to play in New York

Jalen Brunson ties franchise legend while leading Knicks to first Cup semifinal

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Eagles' Nick Sirianni announces decision about possibly benching Jalen Hurts

Hurts committed five total giveaways in the 22-19 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers that dropped the Eagles to 8-5 this past Monday night.

Eagles' Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown accept blame after 'MNF' loss to Chargers

Eagles' Jalen Hurts makes unwanted NFL history with wild 'MNF' blunder

Nick Sirianni addresses Eagles' continued offensive struggles

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Most passing yards in one Super Bowl' quiz

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active six-three-pointer NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to make six three-pointers in a single game on at least 15 occasions in their career can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Active 20-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The '200 or more three-pointers in the 2023-24 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

Aaron Boone News / Yardbarker / December 10

Aaron Boone's comments on Blue Jays reveal the issue with Yankees

Aaron Boone's comments on the Blue Jays reveal the issue with the Yankees

Do Boone's comments on the Blue Jays show an organizational flaw in the Yankees?

White Sox win MLB Draft lottery; Giants and Royals also win big

Eugenio Suarez a good backup plan for Red Sox despite red flags

Angels buy low on former top prospect Vaughn Grissom

Rays add depth to rotation by signing veteran lefty Steven Matz

Carlos Mendoza blasts reports about clubhouse issues during season

Winter Meetings notes: NL powers add while Red Sox hope for boost

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / December 10

Notre Dame set to make bold move on Marcus Freeman amid NFL interest

Freeman has been worth every penny the Irish invested in him since they promoted him from defensive coordinator to head coach in 2021.

Why former player believes it was a mistake keeping Notre Dame out of CFP

Paul Finebaum rips Notre Dame's reaction to missing CFP: 'Quite frankly embarrassing'

CFP-snubbed Notre Dame should have played in bowl

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

Lamar Jackson News / Yardbarker / December 10

NFL execs, coach voice major concerns about Ravens' Lamar Jackson

NFL executives, coach voice major concerns about Ravens' Lamar Jackson

Following the Ravens' 27-22 loss to the Steelers that dropped Baltimore to 6-7, unnamed NFL executives spoke with Jeff Howe of The Athletic about what they've seen from Jackson since early November.

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. gives verdict on controversial Isaiah Likely play in win over Ravens

Alex Highsmith calls Super Bowl shot after Steelers' win over Ravens

Controversial call could have changed AFC North race for Steelers, Ravens

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Yearly NFL passing leaders' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks who led the NFL in passing yards since the AFL-NFL merger can you name in five minutes?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / December 10

Joel Klatt makes frustrating point about Notre Dame missing CFP

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish aren't going to be in the college football playoff. Heck, they're not even going to be in college football's postseason because they've declined to play in a bowl game.

After missing CFP, Notre Dame declines bowl game invite

Paul Finebaum rips Notre Dame's reaction to missing CFP: 'Quite frankly embarrassing'

CFP-snubbed Notre Dame should have played in bowl

'Permanent damage'? CFP-snubbed Notre Dame vents about ACC

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

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

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Yardbarker / December 10

John Calipari's critique of NIL, eligibility is right on money

John Calipari gives pointed critique of college basketball's NIL and eligibility paradigm

John Calipari has seen college basketball evolve throughout the years. He doesn't sound particularly enthused about the current state or direction of things.

Arkansas HC Calipari has invented a new NIL booster insurance plan

No. 5 UConn's hot shooting keeps No. 18 Florida reeling

No. 10 BYU caps historic comeback with a buzzer-beater against Clemson

Newly unranked Kentucky steamrolls North Carolina Central

Lamar Wilkerson hits an Indiana-record 10 three-pointers in rout of Penn State

Philip Rivers News / Yardbarker / December 10

Philip Rivers returns: What has he been doing since retiring?

Philip Rivers returns: What Colts practice-squad QB has been doing since his 2021 retirement

Philip Rivers, the longtime NFL quarterback who last played in 2020, is making a stunning comeback. The QB-needy Indianapolis Colts (8-5), who have lost three consecutive games, brought him in for a workout on Monday that "went well," per The Athletic's Dianna Russini.

Colts may start Rivers in Week 15; history hints that it wouldn't go well

JJ Watt shares a great tidbit about Rivers' return to the Colts

Colts contacted Derek Carr during their quarterback search

NFL executives, coach voice major concerns about Ravens' Lamar Jackson

Patriots' Drake Maye eyeing 'the big one' ahead of massive game vs. Bills

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / December 10

Big 12 commish: Notre Dame AD's behavior is 'egregious'

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark calls out Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua over 'egregious' behavior

Notre Dame Fighting Irish athletic director Pete Bevacqua has been complaining about Notre Dame missing the CFP to anybody who would listen.

Notre Dame AD: Irish's 10-game run was one of 'most dominant' in CFB history

Joel Klatt makes frustrating point about Notre Dame missing CFP

Notre Dame set to make bold move on Marcus Freeman amid NFL interest

Heisman finalists news reveals needed change to selection process

Pat Kraft breathing a sigh of relief after PSU hired Matt Campbell

Interesting details emerge about Campbell's new Penn State contract

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / December 9

Kyle Schwarber sets tone of Winter Meetings by rejoining Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have their man.

Phillies make major decision regarding manager Rob Thomson

Pirates must make meaningful move after Schwarber flirtation

Schwarber rejected lucrative contract offer from the Orioles

Dodgers finally find their closer with splash Edwin Diaz signing

Kyle Finnegan's multiyear deal with Tigers makes sense

Under pressure, Mets set one condition to re-sign Pete Alonso

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 10

Magic asserting themselves as serious contender with NBA Cup win

Playing without the injured Franz Wagner, the Orlando Magic continued their winning ways in the NBA Cup.

Desmond Bane had great quote after going off in NBA Cup quarterfinals

Jalen Brunson, Knicks beat Raptors in NBA Cup quarterfinals

Brunson has an incident with heckler during NBA Cup quarterfinal

Derik Queen doing his best to justify much-maligned Pelicans trade

Video shows Ja Morant confronting Deni Avdija during a timeout

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / December 9

Mike Tomlin wants fans to show up amid hot-seat talk

Mike Tomlin issues challenge to disgruntled Steelers fans ahead of Dolphins game

During the Pittsburgh Steelers' 26-7 home loss to the Buffalo Bills on Nov. 30, angry Steelers fans chanted for the club to fire head coach Mike Tomlin.

Steelers insider names source regarding Tomlin contract leak

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. gives verdict on controversial Isaiah Likely play in win

Pete Carroll shares defiant message about controversial decision in loss

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles discusses quick turnaround after loss to Saints

Do Jets players want to see more of rookie QB Brady Cook?

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 9

Eagles' skid makes Jerry Jones feel like he can soar

Eagles' skid makes Cowboys owner Jerry Jones feel like he can soar

The Philadelphia Eagles have given the Dallas Cowboys yet another break during the most crucial stretch of the season.

The Cowboys' path to the playoffs is now clearer than ever

Is Cowboys' Jones more concerned about George Pickens' effort than before?

Eagles' Jalen Hurts makes unwanted NFL history with wild 'MNF' blunder

Eagles' Hurts, A.J. Brown accept blame after 'MNF' loss to Chargers

Nick Sirianni addresses Eagles' continued offensive struggles

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The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / December 9

Penguins' problems protecting leads reaches ugly new low

Penguins' problems protecting leads reaches embarrassing new low

Unfortunately for the Penguins, NHL games are 60 minutes. They learned that lesson the hard way in what turned into a 4-3 shootout loss.

Players predict where Sidney Crosby will play after 2025-26 season

Lightning win game, but lose star defenseman Victor Hedman to injury

Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann suspended by NHL for high-sticking

Quinn Hughes trade chatter: Three surprise contenders beyond Devils

Tkachuk brothers don't care about smaller Olympic hockey ice

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 9

LeBron James' agent says Lakers aren't true contenders

LeBron James' agent explains why he believes Lakers aren't true contenders

The Lakers are tied with the Denver Nuggets with a 17-6 record and are sitting in second place in the stacked Western Conference.

Lakers' win propels LeBron up all-time list after vintage performance

LeBron reflects on the year he felt 'most complete' as a player

Ty Lue had blunt comment about sending Chris Paul home

Mavericks' Anthony Davis linked to three teams in trade talks

Mark Cuban refutes rumor that Mavericks fan favorite is 'likely to retire'

Knicks' best and worst Giannis Antetokounmpo trade scenarios

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 9

NFL fan-base satisfaction index: How floundering Eagles, Giants and your team rate

This NFL season has delivered plenty of surprising turns, giving fan bases across the league a wide range of emotions.

Chiefs' playoff chances hinging on help from top divisional rival

How Chiefs pass-catchers contributed to the team's downfall in 2025

Why 2025 is Bills QB Josh Allen's most valuable season yet

How Bucs plan to help Emeka Egbuka bounce back from drop in loss to Saints

NFL Draft intel: Answering the biggest questions about the 2026 class

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz

How many of the rookie NFL quarterbacks with the most passing yards in a game can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last debut starter to win by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most game-winning drives by an NFL quarterback' quiz

The 'NFL quarterback all-time wins leaders' quiz

Liverpool FC News / Yardbarker / December 9

Liverpool-Mohamed Salah situation marks crisis of high expectations

Is Liverpool really in crisis at all? Or is it suffering from a different kind of crisis altogether — the crisis of impossible expectations?

MLS in 2025: Highlights from a defining season

Inter Miami downs Vancouver to lift 2025 MLS Cup

Old foes and a European wild card: Key takeaways from the USMNT's World Cup group

The '2024-25 goal scoring leaders by English Premier League team' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 140-receiving-yard game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to record at least 140 receiving yards in more than one game can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 9

Pressure is on Pirates after Kyle Schwarber flirtation

Pressure is on Pirates to make meaningful move after Kyle Schwarber flirtation

All their flirtation with Schwarber should have done was raise the bar for them to do something meaningful this offseason.

Kyle Schwarber sets tone of Winter Meetings by re-joining Phillies

MLB Winter Meetings takeaways: NL powers add while Red Sox hope for Wilyer Abreu boost

Dodgers finally find their closer with Edwin Diaz signing

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 9

NL powers add, Red Sox hope for Wilyer Abreu boost at Winter Meetings

MLB Winter Meetings takeaways: NL powers add while Red Sox hope for Wilyer Abreu boost

Here are the takeaways as the Winter Meetings move ahead.

Kyle Schwarber sets tone of Winter Meetings by re-joining Phillies

Dodgers finally find their closer with Edwin Diaz signing

Mets set one condition to re-sign Pete Alonso

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 9

‘Need him out there’: Packers’ Matt LaFleur shares update on Dontayvion Wicks

Even more help could be on the way for Jordan Love and Green Bay’s offense.

Packers HC Matt LaFleur expands on alleged feud with Bears' Ben Johnson

Tom Brady breaks down brutal Caleb Williams interception in Bears' loss to Packers

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The 'Active 140-receiving-yard game leaders' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 9

Colts may start Rivers; history suggests that it wouldn't go well

Colts may start Philip Rivers in Week 15; history suggests that it wouldn't go well

If he starts against Seattle, history says it won't go well for the fourth pick of the 2004 NFL Draft.

Are Colts planning to start Philip Rivers vs. Seahawks after remarkable return?

Philip Rivers returns: What Colts practice-squad QB has been doing since his 2021 retirement

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The 'Yearly NFL passing leaders' quiz

Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 9

NFL Draft intel: Answering the biggest questions about the 2026 class

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. Typically, we track prospects, but we're mixing it up this week.

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Cities that have infamously lost their beloved sports teams

CFP selection show takeaways: Was Alabama a deserving selection?

Notre Dame declining bowl game following CFP snub is valid, justified