Bengals make win-now move with Dexter Lawrence trade

Bengals make win-now move with shortsighted Dexter Lawrence trade

With the 10th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select New York Giants defensive tackle, Dexter Lawrence II.

Giants HC, GM seem to offer strong responses to reports about relationship

Ravens' Zay Flowers had big problem with Giants' John Harbaugh

Update emerges on if Giants could select Jeremiyah Love in NFL Draft

Dak Prescott comments on offseason work amid George Pickens stalemate

Native American group criticizes Commanders over new alternate logo

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Predicting landing spots for top QBs in 2026 NFL Draft

Here are the top five quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL draft and their predicted landing spots.

2026 NFL Draft trades we want to see

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team

Ranking the top five SEC QBs drafted since 2015

How Fernando Mendoza is already like Raiders minority owner Tom Brady

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No. 1, then who?

Mendoza's brother establishing self as Georgia Tech starting QB

Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker / April 19

Five moves Warriors need to make to return to glory

With a roster full of players on the wrong side of 30, two players recovering from serious knee injuries and multiple expiring contracts, the Warriors are at another transition point.

Stephen Curry puts pressure on Warriors front office with cryptic comments

Draymond Green gets ejected in what could be final game with Warriors

Red-hot Jalen Green dazzles in stunning Warriors takedown as Suns claim West's last playoff spot

The 'Most seven 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / April 19

NFL's decision on Mike Vrabel regarding Dianna Russini could backfire

NFL's decision on Mike Vrabel regarding Dianna Russini controversy could backfire

Since the Russini-Vrabel story first broke, we've been left with more questions than answers. Rather than get to the bottom of it, the NFL appears willing to find out future developments along with the rest of us.

NFL reporter Crissy Froyd gets fired for post about Dianna Russini

Defiant Russini speaks out, resigns in wake of Vrabel scandal

Russini's resignation amid Vrabel saga adds more fuel to 'quid pro quo' fire

Former Patriots player has strong reaction to Vrabel, Russini controversy

What's next for insider Russini after resignation from The Athletic?

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 19

Unlikely hero Luke Kennard leads Lakers to Game 1 win over Rockets

With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves both out of action and unlikely to return in the series, the Los Angeles Lakers were led by an unlikely hero on Saturday night.

Adam Silver may have revealed LeBron James' plans for next season

All-Star duo leads Nuggets to ugly Game 1 win over Timberwolves

Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray show why Nuggets are still title contenders

Anthony Edwards had a curious reaction to Timberwolves’ loss

NBA stars under the most pressure to perform in playoffs

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19

Brady Tkachuk sent the wrong message to open playoffs for Senators

Brady Tkachuk tried to deliver a message at the start of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Ottawa Senators. It failed spectacularly as the Senators dropped Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series, 2-0, against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Frederik Andersen, Hurricanes shut out Senators in Game 1

Flyers' Porter Martone shows stage isn't too big vs. Penguins

Matt Boldy, Wild make big statement, rout Stars in series opener

Devils make fascinating GM hire that could be home run

Players with the most to prove in the Stanley Cup playoffs

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 18

Mets' losing streak could mark end to playoff hopes

The New York Mets' playoff hopes may already be on life support.

Carson Kelly's pinch-hit homer propels Cubs over hapless Mets

Mets, Red Sox run prevention focused in wrong direction

Mets place DH Jorge Polanco on IL

Jordan Walker reestablishing himself as part of Cardinals' future

Royals, Salvador Perez have difference of opinion on playing time

Blue Jays prospect is knocking on the door for MLB call-up

Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker / April 18

Stephen Curry puts pressure on Warriors with cryptic comments

Stephen Curry puts pressure on Warriors front office with cryptic comments

The Golden State Warriors’ late-season playoff push ended abruptly with a 111-96 road loss to the Phoenix Suns.

Draymond Green seen as Warriors’ most moveable asset

Green gets ejected in what could be final game with Warriors

Suns' Jalen Green dazzles in stunning Warriors takedown

Steve Kerr's message to Curry, Green has been revealed

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo is already flirting with one team

Only one team makes sense for Antetokounmpo

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 18

James Harden passes Larry Bird on playoff scoring list in win

James Harden passes Larry Bird on playoff scoring list in Cavaliers' blowout Game 1 win

The victory marked a successful franchise playoff debut for guard James Harden, who moved up the all-time playoff scoring list.

Notable update surfaces about Donovan Mitchell's future

Knicks use third-quarter spurt to down Hawks in Game 1

Paolo Banchero earns redemption in Magic's win over Hornets

Magic shut down Hornets offense to earn final playoff spot in East

'Underappreciated' Pistons open playoffs against Magic

Golf News / Field Level Media / April 18

Matt Fitzpatrick builds lead at Heritage, but Scottie Scheffler lurks

Matt Fitzpatrick of England turned in a strong stretch on the back nine Saturday to shoot a 3-under-par 68 and keep the lead through three rounds of the RBC Heritage at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Sei Young Kim rides ups, downs to hold lead at LA Championship

Keith Horne surprise leader of Senior PGA Championship

Jon Rahm again dominates back 9 to remain LIV Mexico City leader

LIV Golf looking like a flop amid uncertain future

LIV Golf CEO confirms financing for rest of season

Report: Tiger Woods 'responding well to treatment' in rehab

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / April 18

Kyle Busch lashes out at Denny Hamlin after comments: 'I can certainly make his life hell'

Busch is none too happy that Hamlin called him out for a lack of recent success.

Hamlin responds after Busch said he can 'make his life hell'

Ty Gibbs had 'false sense' of ease before racing in Cup Series

Tyler Reddick wins pole for AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway

NASCAR AdventHealth 400 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

Taylor Gray wins NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Kansas

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The 20 best animated film sequels

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22 of the most anticipated movie releases in 2025

Soccer News / Field Level Media / April 18

Lionel Messi's brace helps Inter Miami slay Rapids in front of huge crowd

Lionel Messi recorded a brace and German Berterame added a tally on a header as Inter Miami earned a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday in Denver.

CF Montreal wins first game under Philippe Eullaffroy

Late goal helps Toronto FC salvage tie, point vs. Austin FC

Sean Johnson sharp as D.C. United draw with Union

MLS sweeps Liga MX in night of Concacaf Champions Cup action

Neymar on potential MLS move: 'I honestly don't know'

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / April 18

Taylor Gray wins NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Kansas

Taylor Gray holds off Sheldon Creed, wins NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Kansas

Taylor Gray held off a hard-charging Sheldon Creed in the final laps of Saturday's Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway, holding on to claim his second

Tyler Reddick paces NASCAR Cup Series practice at Kansas Speedway

Ty Gibbs had 'false sense' of ease before racing in NASCAR Cup Series

Denny Hamlin responds after Kyle Busch said he can 'make his life hell'

NASCAR AdventHealth 400 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 18

All-Star duo leads Nuggets to ugly Game 1 win over Timberwolves

The Denver Nuggets couldn't make threes, lost Aaron Gordon to foul trouble and fell behind by double digits early. Thanks to patience, defense and their All-Star duo, Denver took Game One over the Minnesota Timberwolves anyway.

Anthony Edwards had a curious reaction to Timberwolves’ loss

Five-time NBA All-Star issues upset alert for Nuggets-Timberwolves series

Thunder open NBA playoffs as heavy favorites to repeat

NBA stars under the most pressure to perform in playoffs

The 'Triple-Double & 5 steal NBA games' quiz

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / April 19

Native American group criticizes Commanders over new alternate logo: 'We are not your mascot'

The American Indian Affairs Commission criticized the Commanders' new alternate logo, which depicts a spear intertwined with their signature "W" on a helmet.

Would Commanders make blockbuster NFL Draft trade with Cowboys?

Ravens' Zay Flowers had big problem with Giants HC John Harbaugh

Harbaugh, Joe Schoen respond to rumors about their relationship

Clock is ticking on Bears to make stadium relocation decision

NFL reporter Crissy Froyd gets fired for post about Dianna Russini

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / April 18

Cleetus McFarland suffers engine failure in ARCA race at Kansas

A potential top 10 day for Cleetus McFarland in the ARCA Menards Series race at Kansas Speedway literally went up in smoke on Saturday afternoon.

Carson Kvapil on pole for NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Kansas

Bubba Wallace reveals what makes Michael Jordan a great NASCAR team owner

NASCAR AdventHealth 400 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team

Predraft visit fuels speculation regarding certain Cardinals move

Panthers may be hoping this offensive weapon falls to them in first round of NFL Draft

Jermod McCoy hit with massive injury red flag days before NFL Draft

Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler share huge predictions about blockbuster Cowboys, Browns NFL Draft trade

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / April 18

Packers release three players for one reason only

With the 2026 NFL Draft on the horizon, the Green Bay Packers made three roster moves on Friday.

Vikings legend Cris Carter has bad news for J.J. McCarthy

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy gets bad news ahead of potential battle with Kyler Murray

NFL reporter Crissy Froyd gets fired for post about Dianna Russini

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL tackle leaders by season' quiz

How many of the players to record the most solo sacks in each NFL season since 1994 can you name in six minutes?

New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17

NFL reporter gets fired for post about Dianna Russini

NFL reporter Crissy Froyd gets fired for post about Dianna Russini

Crissy Froyd is now out of a job after her post this week about fellow reporter Dianna Russini.

Defiant Russini speaks out, resigns in wake of Mike Vrabel scandal

Russini's resignation amid Vrabel saga adds more fuel to 'quid pro quo' fire

Former Patriots player has strong reaction to Vrabel, Russini controversy

What's next for insider Russini after resignation from The Athletic?

Cowboys mocked to make massive NFL Draft trade, but not with Browns

Winnipeg Jets News / Yardbarker / April 17

Unhappy Connor Hellebuyck rips 'unacceptable' Jets to add to Winnipeg's problems

The Winnipeg Jets went from the NHL's best record a year ago to missing the playoffs entirely during the 2025-26 season. That is a staggering regression, and there were a lot of problems that led to it.

Devils make fascinating GM hire that could be home run

One must-watch player from each NHL team in the Stanley Cup playoffs

Stanley Cup playoffs: Five storylines that will define the first round

Players with the most to prove in the Stanley Cup playoffs

Every team's biggest weakness in the Stanley Cup playoffs

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 18

Only one team makes sense for Giannis Antetokounmpo

If he's going to be made available, this team desperately needs to make a run at him.

Doc Rivers reveals whether he will ever coach again

Gregg Popovich looks better during his latest public appearance

Lakers could bring LeBron James back under one condition

Ja Morant is being linked to two new teams in trade rumors

Notable update surfaces about Donovan Mitchell's future

Kawhi Leonard is being linked to notable new team

Jalen Green News / Yardbarker / April 18

Jalen Green dazzles in Warriors takedown as Suns earn 8-seed

Red-hot Jalen Green dazzles in stunning Warriors takedown as Suns claim West's last playoff spot

Last season, Jalen Green struggled as the Golden State Warriors upset his Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. Now a Phoenix Sun, Green got payback.

Draymond Green, Devin Booker ejected in final minute of Suns' blowout win

Steve Kerr discusses coaching future after Warriors' play-in loss

Defense wins play-in games: Magic beat Hornets to earn East's final playoff spot

Paolo Banchero earns redemption in Magic's win over Hornets

Rockets announce concerning injury update on Kevin Durant

NBA stars under the most pressure to perform in playoffs

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / April 18

J.J. McCarthy gets bad news ahead of battle with Kyler Murray

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy gets bad news ahead of potential battle with Kyler Murray

For a piece published on Thursday night, NFL reporter Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports shared some bad news for McCarthy regarding the 23-year-old's short-term future.

Vikings legend Cris Carter has bad news for J.J. McCarthy

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'CFB champion QB's since 1998' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 17

Cowboys' Brandon Aubrey RFA deadline passes leaving him three options for 2026 season

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey is no longer a restricted free agent, with his deadline to negotiate with other teams officially ending.

Dallas Cowboys mocked to make massive NFL Draft trade, but not with Cleveland Browns

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy gets bad news ahead of potential battle with Kyler Murray

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

NFL reporter Crissy Froyd gets fired for post about Dianna Russini

The 'Leading rushers from the 2021 NFL season' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 17

Will Anderson Jr. gives Myles Garrett ammo for pay raise

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. gives Browns' Myles Garrett ammo for pay raise amid trade rumors

Earlier this week, ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano raised eyebrows when he said at the time that he thought it was "more likely that" Garrett "gets another contract bump from the Browns" this offseason than gets traded to an advertised Super Bowl contender. That supposed bump just got more expensive for either the Browns or a different club.

Vikings legend Cris Carter has bad news for J.J. McCarthy

McCarthy gets more bad news ahead of potential battle with Kyler Murray

Jacoby Brissett makes business decision amid Ty Simpson rumors

Zay Flowers reveals why Lamar Jackson usually skips voluntary workouts

Fernando Mendoza is already like Raiders minority owner Tom Brady

Defiant Dianna Russini speaks out after resigning in wake of Mike Vrabel scandal

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 17

Mets' losing streak could already be sinking their season

The New York Mets are a mess right now, and things went from bad to worse on Friday in a 12-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Not only did starting pitcher Kodai Senga get rocked by the Cubs, but the loss also extended the Mets' current losing streak to nine consecutive games.

Aaron Boone blasts 'overly sensitive' umps following ejection

Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker's first-inning woes continue vs. Braves

San Diego Padres to be sold for record-breaking price

Parker Messick has quickly become the Guardians ace

Braves announce major Spencer Strider injury update

Watch: Benches clear after the final out of Reds-Giants game