Browns reportedly name Deshaun Watson starting QB over Shedeur Sanders; here's why that's a mistake

Many Cleveland Browns fans won't like who the team named the starting quarterback, nor should they.

Watson addresses controversy after being named Browns' starter

Browns HC explains surprising Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision

Analyst gives Browns fans advice for reacting to QB decision

Rich Eisen gives brutal verdict after Browns' Watson decision

Sanders’ Browns story may not be over despite losing starting job

Browns could make surprising decision amid resolution of QB1 battle

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The Quiz of the Day

The 'NFL all-time receiving leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL players with the most career receiving yards can you name in five minutes?

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 25

Three backup quarterbacks who could start for new teams in 2027

Some NFL backups are waiting for an injury to create an opportunity. These three quarterbacks could use the 2026 season to convince a different team to hand them a starting job next year.

Cowboys haven't determined winner of QB2 battle, but answer looks clear

Mike McCarthy disputes Steelers' QB decision after preseason disaster

Insider insists Raiders 'want' to make this starting QB decision

Former player shares J.J. McCarthy take amid Carson Wentz whispers

Saints' Tyler Shough reveals goal ahead of second NFL season

Titans' Cam Ward addresses latest lackluster preseason performance

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / August 25

Andy Reid addresses Patrick Mahomes' status for Week 1

The NFL world continues to wonder if Mahomes will play in Week 1.

Chiefs’ ugly preseason trend creates unexpected concern around Patrick Mahomes

The 'NFL Playoff-passing leaders' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

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

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / August 24

LSU's Lane Kiffin balks at his own suggested guardrails

LSU HC Lane Kiffin balks at his own suggested guardrails in welcoming NFL transfer

Kiffin may say he wants rules, but his actions have never followed.

LSU to add former Ole Miss star after NFL try

Kiffin responds to critics of LSU recruiting an NFL player

Kiffin-FBI narrative could become part of budding Ole Miss-LSU rivalry's lore

Jon Sumrall names Florida's starting QB for Week 1

Weekly Syllabus: Fifth-year madness in CFB with Week 0 days away

College football's most impactful defensive transfers for 2026

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / August 24

Colt Emerson's injury could explain struggles with Mariners

Seattle Mariners infielder Colt Emerson's rookie season has ended prematurely.

Cubs' Justin Steele gives promising update on return from injury

Why Nick Sogard should continue to hit leadoff when Roman Anthony returns

Freddy Peralta's tenure with the Rays is off to a rough start

Mets' Kodai Senga had 'realization' after giving up walk-off HR

Tigers bolster bullpen with signing of former Braves reliever Tyler Kinley

San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24

49ers owner Jed York arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested in Ohio over the weekend. York was arrested in East Palestine, Ohio, on Sunday and charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools, according to WKBN.

New details emerge regarding Jed York’s arrest

NFL’s response to York could expose its personal conduct double standard

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 24

Steelers' Mike McCarthy makes alarming Joey Porter Jr. admission

McCarthy's comments on Porter Jr. will do little to spark optimism that a resolution is on the horizon.

Robert Saleh shares surprising take about Titans after win over Seahawks

Dan Quinn calls out Commanders after unacceptable preseason showing

Cowboys urged to cut ties with once-promising edge-rusher Sam Williams

Christian McCaffrey addresses media 'firestorm' after missing practices

NFC East players who need to impress before cutdown day

Three veteran NFL offensive free agents still on the market

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / August 24

Astros part ways with general manager Dana Brown

Brown had been the Astros GM since 2023 and his contract was on track to expire at the end of the 2026 season, with no talks of an extension.

Astros leave manager Joe Espada hanging after firing their GM

Chad Tracy’s future with the Red Sox gets an update

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred shares update about potential lockout

Manfred makes Little League Classic announcement for 2027

Chris Sale refuses to partake in one Little League Classic tradition

Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker / August 24

Steph Curry might make a surprising decision about his Warriors future

Speculation surrounding Curry's future continues.

Warriors may still land Anthony Davis under one condition

Spurs have a Victor Wembanyama problem that demands attention

Luka Doncic looking locked in ahead of make-or-break Lakers season

Insider addresses uncertainty for Celtics regarding Paul George

Trail Blazers guard could miss six months after suffering meniscus injury

The top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years: 10-6

Entertainment

Comedy stars of the '80s who have been somewhat forgotten

22 of the most anticipated movie releases in 2025

The most notable movies turning 50 in 2025

30 beloved ‘90s movies that turn 30 in 2025

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 24

Texans acquire Kayshon Boutte as injuries continue to impact WR room

Injuries have become an unfortunate theme for the Houston Texans wide receiver room, and the team is taking another step to add some depth.

Patriots trade expendable Boutte for secondary depth

Patriots' Mike Vrabel pumps brakes on growing Drake Maye hype

Vrabel finally delivers encouraging Christian Gonzalez update

Vrabel addresses apparent shot at Patriots' backups after preseason win

Patriots avoid injury with A.J. Brown, but not with TreVeyon Henderson

Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker / August 24

Caitlin Clark discusses the benefits of playing alongside Kelsey Mitchell

Clark and Mitchell fueled the Fever to win over the Sky on Sunday.

Clark sets career high in another monster game for Fever

Clark has three words about Fever's brutal schedule

Sophie Cunningham floats idea of WNBA commissioner shakeup

Valkyries notch statement road win over league-leading Lynx

Enes Kanter Freedom ejected after confrontation with Natasha Cloud

Reports: Kanter Freedom, Royce White not eligible for WNBA

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / August 24

Avalanche ‘confident’ Cale Makar will have new contract before 2026-27 season

The Colorado Avalanche expect to get a deal done with Cale Makar fairly soon.

Report: Sharks ‘all but certain’ to name Macklin Celebrini captain

Leon Draisaitl: Oilers ‘looking to be coached’ by Mike Babcock

Which team will Connor Ingram sign with?

Where else could NHL be headed after expanding to Texas?

NHL's Central Division expects to be a bloodbath

WNBA News / Yardbarker / August 24

Valkyries notch statement road win over league-leading Lynx

In only their second year in the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries are already title contenders.

Caitlin Clark sets career high in another monster game for Fever

Sophie Cunningham floats idea of WNBA commissioner shakeup

Reports: Enes Kanter Freedom, Royce White not eligible for WNBA

Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA game after heated confrontation with Natasha Cloud

The 'WNBA MVPs' quiz

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The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 24

Weekly Syllabus: Fifth-year madness in college football with Week 0 days away

Our weekly roundup of the biggest college sports news is solely focused on college football this week. Between a flurry of late adds, quarterback competitions coming down to the wire and more, there's plenty to dissect.

Lane Kiffin, LSU to add former Ole Miss star after NFL try

Faizon Brandon set up for success with Tennessee Volunteers

New statistical model raises red flags for Texas QB Arch Manning's NFL readiness

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Tennis News / Yardbarker / August 24

2026 U.S. Open mixed doubles draw is set

The mixed doubles draw for the 2026 U.S. Open was finalized on Monday, with two teams earning the last pair of spots in qualifying.

Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz will team in mixed doubles at U.S. Open

Serena Williams to skip U.S. Open singles in favor of mixed doubles

Stan Wawrinka denied wild card into final U.S. Open

Nick Kyrgios facing ban over cocaine use

The 'Women's singles U.S. Open tennis champions' quiz

Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / August 24

Faizon Brandon set up for success with Tennessee Volunteers

Brandon was reportedly named Tennessee's starting quarterback on Monday.

Josh Heupel makes Faizon Brandon, George MacIntyre decision ahead of Week 1

Tennessee lands four-star QB Kaden Craft over Florida, Michigan, others

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 24

Lane Kiffin, LSU to add former Ole Miss star after NFL try

Lane Kiffin wasn't exactly thrilled in the past about the direction college football was headed as it related to roster construction and eligibility. Now it's coming out that former Ole Miss defensive tackle Zxavian Harris is going to commit to LSU.

Browns TE Dae’Quan Wright has agreement to return to college

LSU HC Lane Kiffin balks at his own suggested guardrails in welcoming NFL transfer

Oregon HC Dan Lanning slams NFL players trying to return to college football

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 24

Prying eyes: Lane Kiffin-FBI narrative could become part of budding Ole Miss-LSU rivalry's lore

The Ole Miss Rebels went to extreme measures to ensure there were no bugs in their facility after Kiffin flocked to the LSU Tigers before last season's College Football Playoff.

LSU HC Lane Kiffin balks at his own suggested guardrails in welcoming NFL transfer

ESPN's 'College GameDay' puts Lane Kiffin, LSU in focus in early weeks

Lane Kiffin, LSU receive bold prediction from ESPN analyst

The 'College football color teams' quiz