Winners, losers from NBA playoffs: Spurs sink Timberwolves

Winners, losers from NBA playoffs: Spurs, Stephon Castle sink Timberwolves

On a Friday night with two huge Game 6 battles, the Detroit Pistons avoided elimination by out-shooting the Cleveland Cavaliers, while the San Antonio Spurs blew out the Minnesota Timberwolves to earn a date with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals.

Spurs use complete effort to dominate Timberwolves, advance to WCF

Bench players carry Pistons to Game 6 win over Cavaliers

Pistons' Cade Cunningham excited to return to Detroit for Game 7 vs. Cavs

James Harden's foul baiting caused his own teammate to slip in crucial moment

Thunder star says he's 'healthy' ahead of Western Conference Finals

Knicks receive a notable injury update on OG Anunoby

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The 'Rookie TD-pass record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks with the most passing touchdowns in their rookie season for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / May 16

Heyward seems to confirm Rodgers has made Steelers decision

Cameron Heyward seems to confirm Aaron Rodgers has made Steelers decision

When will Aaron Rodgers decide what he's going to do this season? Longtime Steeler Cameron Heyward says everyone should chill.

Rams have this Matthew Stafford plan after drafting Ty Simpson

Vikings could make a wild decision on QB J.J. McCarthy

Dak Prescott shares huge George Pickens prediction amid drama

Andy Reid sets one condition to attend the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift wedding

John Harbaugh has some cleaning up to do on Giants' roster

Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker / May 16

Lisa Leslie reveals Caitlin Clark's true impact on WNBA

Lisa Leslie says the quiet part out loud about Caitlin Clark's true impact on WNBA

Clark has become a media phenom since their days in college, and watching the Indiana Fever play in packed arenas and draw the most nationally televised games in the league speaks volumes about her impact.

Clark under fire: 'She's Jeremy Lin'

Clark had a very telling reaction to Stephanie White's postgame criticism

Cameron Brink had a seemingly vulgar reaction after rejecting Clark's shot

Mystics survive Fever in OT despite Clark's late heroics

A'ja Wilson's 45 points spark Aces to another win vs. Sun

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 16

NFL executive hits back at Donald Trump's viral complaint

Trump has always presented himself as an avid football fan.

NFL executive shares challenge for Raiders, Fernando Mendoza after snub

Eagles reporter gives Patriots fans massive A.J. Brown update

Patriots could bring Stefon Diggs back under one condition

Chargers troll Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini in schedule release video

Winners, losers from 2026 NFL schedule release: Thanksgiving week delivers

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 16

NHL hits Golden Knights, John Tortorella with heavy punishment after media incident

There was a weird development after the Vegas Golden Knights series-clinching win against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. Not only did head coach John Tortorella ditch the postgame news conference, but the team did not open its locker room to reporters and only made a couple of players available for a few minutes at a podium.

NHL's suspension of Golden Knights star is surprising, but correct call

Mitch Marner's between-the-legs goal leaves jaws dropped

Avalanche's Game 5 hero had the most heartwarming quote

Three candidates emerge for Maple Leafs' head-coaching job

Penguins fans get the Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews teases they want

Golf News / Yardbarker / May 16

Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler gripe about Aronimink during PGA Championship

Aronimink Golf Club has been a delightful host of the 2026 PGA Championship, but superstars Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler aren't thrilled with the setup.

Scottie Scheffler calls out PGA for ‘absurd’ decision

Rory McIlroy has profane description of his opening round at PGA Championship

Surprise golfer outshines Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau and other stars on Day 1 of PGA Championship

Bryson DeChambeau fails to make cut at PGA Championship

The 'Multiple PGA Championship winners' quiz

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 16

Aaron Boone announces Gerrit Cole decision after Max Fried news

Yankees' Aaron Boone announces Gerrit Cole decision after unfortunate Max Fried news

The New York Yankees rotation took a major hit.

Yankees reveal the latest on Max Fried's injury

Aaron Judge has advice for Anthony Volpe after disappointing return

Mets lose starting pitcher Clay Holmes 'for long time'

Last year's David Bednar trade is going to haunt the 2026 Pirates

The 'Active MLB wins leaders' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / May 16

Chiefs' Reid sets one condition to attend Kelce's wedding with Swift

Chiefs' Andy Reid sets one condition to attend Travis Kelce's wedding with Taylor Swift

Kelce and pop superstar Swift will tie the knot in one of the most high-profile social events of modern history.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid gives big Patrick Mahomes injury update amid rumors

ESPN's Adam Schefter gives huge injury updates on Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes, Packers' Micah Parsons

NFL executive addresses Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes narratives about 2026 schedule

The 'Most TD-catches in NFL history' quiz

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / May 16

OSU star's plan for first NFL paycheck perfectly explains NIL era

Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith's plan for first NFL paycheck perfectly explains the NIL era

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is going to receive a paycheck from an NFL team soon.

Will Ohio State or Michigan have a shot at NCAA championship this year?

Michigan recruit makes blunder while committing to Kyle Whittingham

Texas' ticket prices are outrageous as Arch Manning makes millions in NIL deals

Miami HC Mario Cristobal is right on the money about NIL chaos in CFB

Matt Rhule confronts reality of NIL era for Nebraska Cornhuskers

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 16

Eagles reporter gives Patriots fans massive A.J. Brown update

Recent stories have hinted that a different team could swoop in and steal A.J. Brown from New England before NFL clubs begin their summer breaks.

Mike Vrabel may not be the only reason Eagles' A.J. Brown wants to join Patriots

More Patriots players break silence about Mike Vrabel amid Dianna Russini controversy

A.J. Brown linked with three teams other than the Patriots amid trade rumors

The 'Super Bowl losing coaches' quiz

Entertainment

19 celebrities who have expressed regret about roles that turned them into superstars

The 20 best animated film sequels

20 space-themed music videos that shaped pop’s sci-fi obsession

22 of the most anticipated movie releases in 2025

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 16

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber reaches historic pace after two-homer game

A day after extending his major league-lead in home runs, Kyle Schwarber blasts two more to reach a major milestone and set an historic pace.

Merrill Kelly goes distance for MLB rarity in Diamondbacks' win

Davis Martin has emerged as a rare bright spot in White Sox rotation

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong performing as defensive prowess

Three MLB teams that could get early jump on trade deadline

Each MLB division leader's biggest weakness at the quarter point

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 16

Mets lose starting pitcher Clay Holmes 'for long time'

Things keep going from bad to worse for the New York Mets. Not only did they lose to their crosstown rivals, the New York Yankees, by a 5-2 margin on Friday night, but they also lost one of their most important players to a long-term injury.

Yankees reveal the latest on starting pitcher Max Fried's injury

Aaron Boone announces Gerrit Cole decision after unfortunate Fried news

Dodgers lose oft-injured starting pitcher after one outing

Mariners superstar heads to the IL for the first time in his career

Former MLB All-Star is out for the season due to Tommy John surgery

Former Cy Young winner could be traded at the deadline

Colorado Buffaloes News / Yardbarker / May 15

Deion Sanders: Shedeur Sanders 'went through hell' amid drop in draft, rookie season with Browns

It's unclear if Shedeur Sanders has any real future with the Cleveland Browns team that took a flier on him last spring.

Browns might have a new threat to Shedeur Sanders

Deion Sanders wants to meet with Browns coach Todd Monken

Bears QB Caleb Williams receives high praise ahead of 2026 season

Chiefs HC Andy Reid gives big Patrick Mahomes injury update amid rumors

Lions suffer a setback before 2026 season even begins

Golf News / Yardbarker / May 15

Bryson DeChambeau fails to make cut at PGA Championship

There were some big names to miss the cut at the 2026 PGA Championship, but perhaps none were bigger than Bryson DeChambeau.

DeChambeau was 'so confused' after his tee shot landed on stairs

Scottie Scheffler calls out PGA for an 'absurd' decision

Scheffler still heavily favored at PGA Championship despite trailing

Alex Smalley sets clubhouse lead, Chris Gotterup posts 65 at PGA

Dustin Johnson on LIV's future: 'Your guess is as good as mine'

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The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

Milwaukee Bucks News / Yardbarker / May 15

Myles Turner goes scorched earth on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks under Doc Rivers

It certainly sounds like Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner isn't all that bummed that head coach Doc Rivers stepped down from that role earlier this

New timetable emerges for a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

Even Barack Obama wondered about the Warriors' trades last season

LeBron James could join a surprising team in free agency

Dillon Brooks adds fuel to LeBron feud with Michael Jordan comments

Top projected NBA Draft pick may try to steer his way to one team

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 16

Spurs use complete effort to dominate Timberwolves, advance to WCF

Answering the call to close out their second-round series, the San Antonio Spurs dominated the Minnesota Timberwolves for a wire-to-wire win on Friday night.

Bench players carry Pistons to Game 6 win over Cavaliers

Pistons' Cade Cunningham excited to return to Detroit for Game 7 vs. Cavaliers

Winners, losers from NBA playoffs: Spurs, Stephon Castle sink Timberwolves

Analyst urges Timberwolves to make blockbuster trade to help Anthony Edwards

Why Timberwolves need another star besides Anthony Edwards

The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 16

Merrill Kelly goes distance for MLB rarity in Diamondbacks' win

In leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9-1 win over the Colorado Rockies, starting pitcher Merrill Kelly accomplished a career-first and a rarity across Major League Baseball. Kelly pitched the first complete game of his eight-year career on Friday night, allowing only one run off four hits.

Does Ketel Marte need to be removed as the D-backs’ lead off hitter?

Rockies ace Chase Dollander leaves start early due to an apparent injury

'In a zone': Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani early Cy Young favorite, but his bat lags

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Golf News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'PGA Championship host courses' quiz

How many of the courses to host the PGA Championship in the Stroke Play Era (since 1958) can you name in seven minutes?

The 'PGA Championship winners' quiz

The 'Multiple Masters titles' quiz

The 'Open Championship winners' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 15

Bench players carry Pistons to Game 6 win over Cavaliers

Cade Cunningham has carried the Detroit Pistons all season. With that season on the verge of ending, the Pistons' bench came through in a big way in their 115-94 Game 6 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers to extend their time in the NBA playoffs.

James Harden's foul baiting caused his own teammate to slip in crucial moment

NBA defends the no-call that forced Cavaliers-Pistons Game 5 OT

Thunder star says he's 'healthy' ahead of Western Conference finals

Knicks receive a notable injury update on OG Anunoby

76ers owner reacts to Knicks fan takeover

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / May 15

Dodgers lose oft-injured pitcher after one outing

The Dodgers have plenty of questions in their rotation.

Report: Dodgers' Edwin Diaz is being linked to illegal cockfighting

'In a zone': Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani early Cy Young favorite, but his bat lags

Each MLB division leader's biggest weakness at the quarter point

The '10-strikeout, 0-walk, 0-run MLB playoff pitchers' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 15

NFL analyst has strong thoughts about Giants' Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles draft decision

NFL analyst Chris Simms has strong opinions about the Arvell Reese vs. Sonny Styles debate.

What Giants' Brian Burns already likes about rookie Arvell Reese

Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith's plan for first NFL paycheck perfectly explains the NIL era

Giants second-year QB Jaxson Dart expands on offensive changes under new HC John Harbaugh

The 'Single-game rookie RB touchdown leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 15

Each MLB division leader's biggest weakness at the quarter point

As teams look to solidify themselves as contenders, they still have holes on the roster.

Three MLB teams that could get early jump on trade deadline

Kyle Schwarber extends hot streak with MLB-leading HR in Phillies' win

Davis Martin has emerged as a rare bright spot in White Sox rotation

Braves become MLB's first team to reach early-season milestone

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong performing as defensive prowess

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Three candidates emerge for Maple Leafs' HC job

Three candidates emerge for Maple Leafs' head-coaching job

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been a fixture in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in recent years, but in 2025-26, the team took a massive step back.

Maple Leafs finally act decisively instead of passively by firing Craig Berube

Penguins fans get the Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews teases they want

Report: Rangers castoff forward drawing interest from Maple Leafs

Mitch Marner’s between-the-legs goal leaves jaws dropped

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 15

Report leaks about Steelers' trade that fell through on draft night

Report leaks about Steelers' blockbuster trade that fell through on draft night

The Pittsburgh Steelers went through an absolute rollercoaster of emotions throughout the 2026 NFL Draft.

Cameron Heyward seems to confirm Aaron Rodgers has made Steelers decision

NFL executive addresses Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes narratives about 2026 schedule

Steelers get warning ahead of Mike McCarthy's inaugural season

GM Omar Khan opens up about Steelers' Drew Allar NFL Draft decision

Breaking down the Steelers’ 2026 regular-season schedule

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 15

Kyle Busch wins NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Dover

Ty Majeski stayed within striking distance of Kyle Busch throughout the final run of Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Dover Motor Speedway, but Busch saved enough gas and held on to score the 69th win of his Truck Series career.

Kyle Larson paces NASCAR All-Star Race practice at Dover

How former NASCAR All-Star Race winners have fared over the rest of the season

Three big questions ahead of the NASCAR All-Star race at Dover

NASCAR may be forced to choose between Chicagoland, Chicago Street Race

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz