Pats' Maye makes NFL history while also matching franchise icons

Patriots QB Drake Maye makes NFL history while also matching franchise icons

It's safe to say the keys to the Patriots franchise are now in safe hands with Maye.

Bills losing AFC East puts damper on remarkable feat by Josh Allen

Mack Hollins injury will be significant issue for Patriots as playoffs approach

Patriots WR Stefon Diggs grows bank account on TD catch against Jets

Rookie QB Quinn Ewers shows why Dolphins benched Tua Tagovailoa

Teams should listen to Malik Willis' words about free agency

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The Quiz of the Day

The 'Super Bowl-winning head coaches' quiz

How many of the winning coaches from every Super Bowl can you name in six minutes?

Josh Allen News / Yardbarker / December 29

Bills losing AFC East puts damper on Josh Allen reaching feat

Bills losing AFC East puts damper on Josh Allen reaching another remarkable feat

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen accomplished another remarkable feat on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Patriots QB Drake Maye makes NFL history while also matching franchise icons

Patriots WR Stefon Diggs grows bank account on TD catch against Jets

Mack Hollins injury will be significant issue for Patriots as playoffs approach

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

The 'Active NFL TD pass leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 29

JJ Redick admits LeBron James is a problem for the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have gone 8-5 since LeBron James made his season debut.

Lakers have 'recalibration' meeting after having effort called out

Dwyane Wade makes concerning claims about LeBron James

Former NBA coach has harsh reality check for James

Redick sends serious message to Lakers in brutal rant

Rob Pelinka’s Lakers cannot be what Redick wants them to be

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / December 29

New Michigan HC Kyle Whittingham takes first jab at Ohio State

Kyle Whittingham didn't waste time picking sides in college football's most heated rivalry. The 66-year-old coach, who spent 21 seasons building Utah into a consistent winner, faced reporters Sunday for his introductory news conference at Michigan.

Kyle Whittingham seems like slam dunk hire for Wolverines

Interesting detail emerges about Whittingham's Michigan contract

Michigan interim coach Biff Poggi is right to crush prior leadership

Bryce Underwood reveals timeline for major decision on Michigan future

Pat Fitzgerald's Michigan State tenure off to a rocky start

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 29

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers now facing league discipline after controversial postgame comments

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a division title within reach, but they may have just fumbled it away. Against a three-win Cleveland Browns team, the offense laid a massive egg, which resulted in a 13-6 loss.

Browns answer Ravens RB Derrick Henry's prayer with upset over Steelers

If Steelers are serious about winning, Mike Tomlin's job should be on line in Week 18

Aaron Rodgers spends big on massive holiday gifts for Steelers offensive linemen

Cities that have infamously lost their beloved sports teams

The 'Most 2-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / December 29

Yankees’ latest rumors point to a club in decline as AL East foes grow stronger

Christmas has come and gone, and by the looks of it, Santa missed the Bronx.

Red Sox could return to Cardinals trade well for third time

Market heating up for NPB infielder Kazuma Okamoto

Padres have an unexpected option to boost their outfield

Tatsuya Imai reportedly yet to receive a major league offer

How AL teams have addressed their weakest positions of 2025

... and here's how the NL teams have addressed them

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 29

Three NFL teams should listen to Willis' words about his free agency

Three NFL teams should listen to Malik Willis' words about his free agency

Willis has completed 85.7 percent of his passes for 422 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions this season in a backup role for the Packers.

NFL Week 17 schedule has plenty of big playoff implications

Packers have major concerns after defensive no-show against Ravens

The 25 best NFL head coaches who never won a Super Bowl

The 'Most 10-rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / December 29

Ewers shows why Dolphins benched Tagovailoa on 63-yard TD pass

Rookie QB Quinn Ewers shows why Dolphins benched Tua Tagovailoa on 63-yard TD pass against Buccaneers

Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers is already pushing the ball downfield more than recently benched starting QB Tua Tagovailoa.

Three NFL teams should listen to Malik Willis' words about his free agency

NFL Week 17 schedule has plenty of big playoff implications

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

The '2025 NFL quarterback draft class' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 29

NFL Week 17 winners, losers: Raiders end up winning with loss

NFL Week 17 winners, losers: Raiders end up winning with Week 17 loss

Division titles were clinched, opportunities were missed and some winner-take-all games are set for Week 18 next weekend.

Raiders in position to earn No. 1 pick after blowout loss to Giants

Buried nugget in 'Tank Bowl' report suggests Giants GM's job is safe

Tyler Huntley sent a message to Browns QB Shedeur Sanders after Ravens’ win

Packers have major concerns after defensive no-show against Ravens

Derrick Henry's monster game moves him up on multiple all-time lists

'SNF' takeaways: 49ers keep bid for NFC's top seed alive

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / December 28

If Steelers are serious about winning, Mike Tomlin's job should be on line in Week 18

No head coach in the NFL has had more job security than Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. It's time for that to change.

Browns answer Derrick Henry's prayer with upset over Steelers

Browns' Myles Garrett shares what 'came back to bite' Steelers

Aaron Rodgers could face league discipline after postgame comments

Is Rodgers' 'full confidence' in Steelers heading into Week 18 warranted?

Tomlin makes a confession regarding DK Metcalf's absence following loss

Entertainment

The 25 biggest music moments from 2025

20 TV stars who quit, were killed off or fired from popular shows

20 iconic TV shows where the cast feuded with one another

20 actors who looked exactly like the real-life people they portrayed

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 28

Five worst Week 17 NFL performances: Panthers, Bucs have major concerns heading into massive finale showdown

Let's take a closer look at where things went most wrong for them and three other teams in Sunday's worst performances.

Panthers blow opportunity to clinch NFC South with loss to Seahawks

Panthers bizarrely go into the victory formation while losing

Saints QB Tyler Shough strengthens OROY bid vs. Titans

Cam Ward's performance shows what he must do to reach high ceiling

Philip Rivers reflects on an unexpected coda to his 18-year career

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 28

Red Wings' young defensive duo may help team end playoff drought

The Detroit Red Wings have not been in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since the 2015-16 season. For a team that once went 25 consecutive seasons in the playoffs, that nine-year drought is a significant fall from grace.

Penguins' Justin Brazeau achieves personal milestone vs. Blackhawks

Linus Ullmark taking leave of absence for personal reasons

Matthew Tkachuk practices with Panthers for first time in 2025-26

USA’s Cole Hutson out day-to-day after taking puck to head

Canadian World Junior team apologizes for not shaking hands with Czechia

2026 World Juniors: Top standouts from Sweden vs. Switzerland

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / December 28

New report sheds light on Chiefs TE Travis Kelce's future

The Kansas City Chiefs have had a disappointing season, and there has been a great deal of speculation that it could be Travis Kelce's last in the NFL.

Chiefs' Chris Jones makes an emotional plea to Kelce

Raiders star Maxx Crosby lands on IR; Las Vegas releases statement

Will Matt Ryan soon be reuniting with Falcons in a different role?

Report reveals whether Todd Bowles could be fired by Buccaneers

Brian Flores could leave the Vikings for rival NFC team

Milwaukee Bucks News / Yardbarker / December 28

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo makes last ditch 'wake-up call' attempt amid trade rumors

Antetokounmpo is tried to spice things up for the Bucks.

Antetokounmpo’s showboat move sparks Bulls-Bucks scuffle

Nikola Vucevic threw shade at Antetokounmpo after confrontation

Celtics' Jaylen Brown ties longstanding Larry Bird record

Scottie Barnes hits special triple-double as Raptors edge Warriors

NBA suspends Pelicans' Jose Alvarado, Suns' Mark Williams

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The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

The 'Most 3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 28

PL roundup: Aston Villa, Wolves and Man United make headlines on Matchday 18

Premier League roundup: Aston Villa, Wolves and Man United make headlines on Matchday 18

We're nearing the halfway point of the 2025-26 Premier League season, and the table remains remarkably close from top to bottom.

AFCON 2025: The biggest and best stories from Matchday 2

Mohamed Salah punches Egypt's ticket to AFCON knockout rounds

Liverpool ready to invest big on 'leader' to replace club legend

Spanish trio leads ESPN's 2025 women's soccer rankings

Prince Owusu signs contract extension with FC Montreal

Los Angeles Rams News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

How many of the 35 quarterbacks in NFL history to complete at least 3,000 passes in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL 60,000 passing-yard club' quiz

The 'NFL Offensive Players of the Year' quiz

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

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 28

Jaylen Brown ties longstanding Larry Bird record with Celtics

The Boston Celtics dropped a tough 114-108 decision to the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, but you can not blame Jaylen Brown for that result. Brown finished with 37 points and recorded his ninth consecutive 30-point game.

Celtics' Jaylen Brown on a level with Larry Bird after latest performance

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s showboat move in final seconds sparks Bulls-Bucks scuffle

Five predictions for the remainder of 2025-26 NBA season

The 25 most unlikely NBA Finals heroes

The 'Active NBA assist-per-game leaders' quiz

NFL News / Steeler Nation / December 28

Steelers' offensive braintrust gets laughed at by Browns' Ward

Steelers' offensive braintrust gets laughed at by Browns' Denzel Ward

Ward got to remind everyone that he actually is hard to pass against when he's locking up his man on the outside.

Aaron Rodgers spends big on massive holiday gifts for Steelers offensive linemen

Browns' Myles Garrett shares what 'came back to bite' Steelers

Browns answer Ravens RB Derrick Henry's prayer with upset over Steelers

The sack leader for every NFL season

The 'Four NFL passing-touchdown game leaders' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / December 28

Senators’ Linus Ullmark taking leave of absence for personal reasons

The Ottawa Senators will be without Linus Ullmark for the immediate future after announcing Sunday that the veteran goaltender will be taking a leave of absence from the team for personal reasons.

Leafs’ William Nylander out day-to-day

Matthew Tkachuk practices with Panthers for first time in 2025-26

USA’s Cole Hutson out after taking a puck to the head

Canadian World Junior team apologizes for not shaking hands with Czechia

2026 World Juniors: Top standouts from Sweden vs. Switzerland

ECHL, players reach deal to end strike; unclear when play will resume

NFL News / Steeler Nation / December 28

Steelers' Tomlin makes confession regarding Metcalf's absence

Steelers' Mike Tomlin makes confession regarding DK Metcalf's absence following loss to Browns

The Steelers suffered a frustrating 13–6 road loss to the Browns on Sunday, falling to 9-7 and missing a chance to clinch the AFC North.

If Steelers are serious about winning, Mike Tomlin's job should be on line in Week 18

Lions fan involved in DK Metcalf altercation denies using foul language

Aaron Rodgers spends big on massive holiday gifts for Steelers offensive linemen

The sack leader for every NFL season

The 'Four NFL passing-touchdown game leaders' quiz

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 28

AFCON 2025: Biggest and best stories from Matchday 2

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is officially underway.

Mo Salah now almost certain to miss crunch Liverpool fixture as Egypt secure AFCON progression

AFCON 2025: The biggest and best stories from Matchday 1

Premier League roundup: Aston Villa, Wolves and Man United make headlines on Matchday 18

The 'Premier League Golden Boot winners' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 28

Market for NPB infielder Kazuma Okamoto heating up

The posting window for Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto is set to close at 5:00 PM on January 4. His market is starting to heat up as the deadline approaches.

Padres have unexpected option to boost their outfield

Guardians to sign Pedro Avila

LF Tyler Soderstrom agrees to record contract extension with Athletics

Athletics continue to lock in core with an eye to Las Vegas

How AL teams have addressed their weakest positions of 2025

... and here's how the NL teams have addressed them

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / December 28

Will Matt Ryan soon be reuniting with Falcons in a different role?

Will former QB Matt Ryan soon be reuniting with Falcons in a different role?

In 14 seasons with the Falcons, the 2008 first-round pick made four Pro Bowls and became the franchise's all-time leader in passing touchdowns (367).

The sack leader for every NFL season

The 'NFL active rushing leaders' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Larry Brown Sports / December 28

Maxx Crosby lands on IR; Raiders release statement

Raiders star DE Maxx Crosby lands on IR; Las Vegas releases statement, provides reasoning for move amid friction

The Las Vegas Raiders appear to be trying to do some damage control regarding edge-rusher Maxx Crosby’s situation.

Three NFL teams that should attempt to trade for Crosby

Raiders HC Pete Carroll had honest take on Crosby storming out of facility

Are Raiders hurting Crosby relationship in potential tanking effort?

Mack Hollins injury will be significant issue for the Patriots

Chiefs' Chris Jones makes emotional plea to Travis Kelce

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 28

Pat Fitzgerald's MSU tenure off to rocky start with concerning hire

Pat Fitzgerald's Michigan State tenure off to rocky start with concerning hire

Michigan State Spartans head coach Pat Fitzgerald isn't silencing any doubters with his uninspiring recent hire.

Kyle Whittingham seems like slam dunk hire for Michigan

Whittingham makes strong statement as new Michigan era begins

Interesting detail emerges about Whittingham's Michigan contract

Michigan interim coach Biff Poggi crushes prior leadership

Michigan had prior concerns about Sherrone Moore’s social media activity

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 28

Derrick Henry's monster game moves him up on multiple all-time lists

Derrick Henry gashed the Green Bay Packers so much on Saturday night that he moved up multiple all-time lists while carrying the Baltimore Ravens to their biggest win of the season.

Packers have major concerns after defensive no-show vs. Ravens

Bears’ Austin Booker punished over hit that concussed Jordan Love

Lions fan involved in DK Metcalf altercation denies using foul language

Could Lions make coaching changes after missing playoffs?

Veteran pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney wants to play in 2026