Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson is bold

Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson is one of NHL's boldest moves in years

The Philadelphia Flyers sent shockwaves through the NHL on Friday afternoon when they announced that they signed Anaheim Ducks restricted free agent Leo Carlsson to a five-year offer sheet.

Alexander Ovechkin agrees to return to Capitals for 22nd season

What should the Capitals expect out of Ovechkin this season?

Stars captain Jamie Benn returning for 18th season

Best fits from the first day of 2026 NHL free agency

Five best signings from first day of 2026 NHL free agency

...and the five worst signings

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Knicks adding Andre Drummond as potential Mitchell Robinson replacement

When Mitchell Robinson agreed to a three-year, $47.7 million contract in free agency with the Boston Celtics, it left a big hole on the New York Knicks roster.

Knicks get discount to keep key championship role player in New York

NBA insider shares massive update on LeBron James, Knicks rumors

Why LeBron James shouldn't join Knicks after their historic championship run

Five worst signings of NBA free agency

Five best signings of NBA free agency

Soccer News / Yardbarker / July 3

USMNT-Belgium at the World Cup: Remembering Tim Howard's legend-making 2014 performance

The United States Men's National Team's 2026 World Cup journey continues on Monday with a do-or-die Round of 16 fixture against Belgium. In honor of the occasion, let's flash back to the last time these nations met at this stage: 2014.

Belgium completes stunning comeback to give Senegal worst kind of deja vu

Key takeaways from USMNT's Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina

Latest World Cup 2026 takeaways: USMNT delivers a knockout blow, but loses star player

Mauricio Pochettino fumes over red card, USMNT learns Folarin Balogun's fate for Belgium game

U.S. Soccer legend shares surprising take about Folarin Balogun red card

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 3

Five worst signings of NBA free agency

Here are the five worst signings of the NBA free agency period so far.

Mitchell Robinson cashes in after playoff success by signing with new team

Bulls turn massive cap space into mediocre return

Warriors may steal another Lakers star in free agency

Mike Evans News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL all-time TD-catch leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL players with at least 80 touchdown catches in their career can you name in five minutes?

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Yankees’ Ben Rice announces career news ahead of Twins series

The New York Yankees have one of the league's most promising young hitters in Rice.

Yankees insiders sound alarms about concerning Aaron Judge comments

Yankees’ Cody Bellinger breaks silence on struggles as Aaron Judge concerns grow louder

Three areas the Yankees need to improve at the 2026 trade deadline

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3

Celtics' Jayson Tatum reacts to the Jaylen Brown trade

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum offered his first reaction to the Jaylen Brown blockbuster trade on Friday.

Brown makes first public statement after Celtics trade to 76ers

Tatum faces biggest test of career

Tatum must show Celtics made right choice in picking him over Brown

Celtics believe they already have Brown's replacement

Celtics undergoing confusing revamp

How Brown will help 76ers fix their most glaring issue

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 3

Five best signings of NBA free agency

Here's a look at the five best signings of free agency so far.

Five worst signings of free agency

Rich Paul makes big admission about LeBron James and the Knicks

Lakers reportedly eyeing Jonathan Kuminga — but there's a roadblock

Warriors may steal another Lakers star in free agency

Rockets' Kevin Durant might quietly be on the trade block again

Soccer News / Yardbarker / July 3

U.S. Soccer legend shares surprising take about Balogun red card

U.S. Soccer legend shares surprising take about Folarin Balogun red card

Fans of the United States men's national team may spend pockets of their July 4 weekend discussing the controversial red card shown to Balogun halfway through the second half of the United States' 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Wednesday's round-of-32 FIFA World Cup showdown.

Mauricio Pochettino fumes over red card, USMNT learns Folarin Balogun's fate for Belgium game

Maturing U.S. look capable of surviving without Folarin Balogun

Former referee sounds off on controversial Folarin Balogun red card

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / July 3

Yankees' rotation takes hit with Carlos Rodon news

The injuries keep coming for the New York Yankees rotation.

Aaron Boone makes blunt admission about Yankees' losing streak

Yankees' Aaron Judge calls out teammates amid struggles

Yankees insiders sound alarms about concerning Judge comments

Yankees’ Cody Bellinger breaks silence on struggles

Yankees ace Max Fried takes encouraging step in injury recovery

Yankees trade-deadline needs and plans revealed

WNBA News / Yardbarker / July 3

Caitlin Clark addresses controversy regarding Alyssa Thomas, officiating

The Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury were at the center of the WNBA season's biggest controversy.

Alyssa Thomas makes concerning revelation about Clark incident

Fever HC defends Thomas after Clark saga

Atlanta Dream stars snubbed as WNBA reveals ASG starters

Angel Reese slams WNBA for All-Star snubs: ‘Slap in the face’

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The 25 most toxic fictional couples of all time

20 A-list actors who were once everywhere and then suddenly disappeared

20 movies that had twist endings which left audiences stunned

Tim Hardaway Jr. News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '220-3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players to drain at least 220 triples in a single season can you name in eight minutes?

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 3

Lakers reportedly eyeing Jonathan Kuminga — but there's a roadblock

They've reportedly set their sights on the former lottery pick.

How should the Lakers fill their biggest team need?

LeBron James had one simple reason to leave the Lakers

Bronny James bracing for inevitable fate after LeBron's Lakers exit

NBA News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 200-3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

In NBA history, 40 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in six minutes?

Chris Jones News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 15-sack NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL players to record at least 15 sacks in multiple NFL seasons since they were officially tracked as a statistic since 1982 can you name in five minutes?

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The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / July 3

Yankees insiders sound alarms about concerning Aaron Judge comments

Judge raised eyebrows and generated headlines when he said this past Wednesday that he felt the team was dealing with "a little lack of focus" amid a losing streak that extended to seven games later that day.

Yankees’ Cody Bellinger breaks silence on struggles as Aaron Judge concerns grow louder

Three areas the Yankees need to improve at the 2026 trade deadline

Yankees trade-deadline needs and plans revealed

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / July 2

Alexander Ovechkin agrees to return to Capitals for 22nd NHL season

Ovechkin won't be riding into the sunset just yet.

What should Caps expect from Ovechkin?

Details emerge on Ovechkin's unique one-year contract with Capitals

Canadiens give Jakub Dobes new deal: Instant analysis and reaction

Maple Leafs assistant GM addresses Matthew Knies trade speculation

Five best signings from first day of 2026 NHL free agency

Five worst signings from first day of 2026 NHL free agency

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 2

LeBron James is being linked to the Pistons — and it could work

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James are no longer a unit, after eight years together. So where does he wind up?

LeBron James had one simple reason to leave the Lakers

Ranking potential LeBron landing spots

Warriors might make a desperate move to land LeBron

Bronny James bracing for inevitable fate after LeBron's Lakers exit

LeBron saga may be down to two teams

...but a new team has emerged as serious suitor for LeBron

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3

Five worst signings from first day of 2026 NHL free agency

Some teams aren't off to a great start in free agency.

John Carlson chooses his next team

Rangers trade center Vincent Trocheck

Oilers trade defenseman Darnell Nurse

Blackhawks finalizing contract extension with star defenseman

Devils sign Nico Hischier to extension

NHL free-agency winners and losers: Why Leafs' extreme makeover is justified

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 2

Five best signings from first day of 2026 NHL free agency

Free agency always carries its share of risks, but this year looked especially bad given the significant increase in the league's salary cap, combined the lack of potential impact talent that was available.

Best fits from the first day of 2026 NHL free agency

Blue Jackets seem to have worked out their issues with disgruntled star

Penguins bolster defense by signing Trevor van Riemsdyk away from rival

What signing veteran wing Viktor Arvidsson means for Red Wings

Does Penguins' depth addition signal a bigger move on the horizon?

Soccer News / Yardbarker / July 3

Former referee sounds off on controversial Folarin Balogun red card

Many believe United States Men's National Team forward Folarin Balogun shouldn't have been red-carded at the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night, including a former referee.

PSG, Chelsea targeting USMNT star Folarin Balogun after World Cup display

Maturing U.S. look capable of surviving without Folarin Balogun

LeBron James reacts to Folarin Balogun doing his celebration after scoring for U.S. in World Cup

Key takeaways from USMNT's Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina

The 'Most FIFA World Cup goals' quiz

Soccer News / Yardbarker / July 3

WC takeaways: Ronaldo gets 'that' goal, a legend says goodbye

Latest 2026 World Cup takeaways: Cristiano Ronaldo finally gets that knockout goal, a legend says goodbye

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 continued on Thursday, with several top teams fighting for their spot in the knockout rounds.

Croatia's last-minute heartbreak ends Luka Modric's storied World Cup career

Mikel Oyarzabal nets two as Spain rolls past Austria into round of 16

Former referee sounds off on controversial Folarin Balogun red card

Mauricio Pochettino fumes over red card, USMNT learns Balogun's fate

Why USMNT may have legitimate complaint about Balogun red card

USMNT round of 32 World Cup win scores historic ratings

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 2

Report: LeBron James sweepstakes are down to two teams

LeBron James appears to be narrowing down his list in short order.

Ranking potential LeBron James landing spots

LeBron James prepared to make notable financial decision as he explores options in free agency

LeBron James has a plan for new free-agency saga

LeBron James issues first public statement since leaving Lakers

LeBron James considering big move for potential final season

The 'LeBron's championship teammates' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / July 3

Vikings get new Murray warning amid McCarthy competition

Ryan Fitzpatrick gives Vikings new Kyler Murray warning amid J.J. McCarthy competition

The competition for the starting job will resume when training camps open later in July.

Top remaining NFL free agents: Where will Tyreek Hill, others land?

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

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3

MLB announces suspensions from Red Sox-Nats brawl

Cade Cavalli, Willson Contreras among four suspended for Red Sox-Nationals brawl

Major League Baseball announced four suspensions on Thursday for a bench-clearing incident that took place between the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals earlier this week.

Nationals' Cade Cavalli sorry for remark toward Willson Contreras

Contreras challenges a Red Sox fan to a fight online after getting ejected

Zack Wheeler displeased despite Phillies' win over the Pirates

Mets' Freddy Peralta sounds like a broken pitcher amid ongoing struggles

Aaron Boone makes blunt admission about Yankees' losing streak

Rival MLB executives identify front-runner for Tarik Skubal

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3

Something is wrong with Pirates ace Paul Skenes

The Pittsburgh Pirates might have a Paul Skenes problem.

MLB legend destroys Mets: 'They lack identity, personality and leadership'

How struggles of Mets' Freddy Peralta reportedly could impact his trade value

Insider reveals if Steve Cohen is serious about possible Francisco Lindor trade

Three areas the Yankees need to improve at the 2026 trade deadline

Why Spencer Miles fits the Blue Jays' 2027 rotation picture

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 2

Jaylen Brown makes first public statement after Celtics trade to 76ers

One of the biggest trades of the NBA offseason so far has been the Boston Celtics bidding farewell to Jaylen Brown and sending the star player to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Brown questions Celtics' Brad Stevens in first stream after trade

Kendrick Perkins bashes Celtics, makes bold claim about new-look 76ers

Brown's big shots at Joel Embiid resurface after 76ers trade

How Brown will help 76ers fix their most glaring issue

Celtics believe they already have Brown's replacement

One detail made Giannis Antetokounmpo reject the Celtics at the last minute