NFL scout, assistant coach share bad news about McCarthy trade

NFL scout, assistant coach share bad news for Giants about J.J. McCarthy trade

The New York Giants took a flier on a project quarterback when they acquired McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round draft choice earlier this week.

Giants OC Matt Nagy reveals J.J. McCarthy plan as Jameis Winston starts

Jameis Winston reveals if he felt disrespected after Giants traded for J.J. McCarthy

Giants' John Harbaugh got advice from expected source before trade for J.J. McCarthy

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Steelers' Cam Heyward sends strong message after Joey Porter Jr. trade

The Pittsburgh Steelers finally ended their longstanding saga with Porter on Wednesday night, trading the cornerback to the Dallas Cowboys shortly before Pittsburgh's 27-24 road loss to the Cleveland Browns.

Mike McCarthy discusses if Joey Porter Jr. trade impacted Steelers in loss to Browns

Cowboys get bold trade deadline prediction after landing Joey Porter Jr. from Steelers

Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer shares fresh Joey Porter Jr. update for Texans game

The 'NFL active INT leaders' quiz

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Can you name the players who have snagged the most interceptions in their NFL careers?

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 2

The biggest question facing every NLDS team

Can anyone stop the Los Angeles Dodgers from a World Series three-peat?

Braves' Chris Sale matches his own rare MLB postseason feat

Braves overcome history, knock off Phillies for first time in postseason history

Padres vs. Brewers: Breaking down the 2026 season series

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / October 2

Schwarber makes feelings clear on Mattingly after Phillies season ends

Kyle Schwarber makes feelings clear on Don Mattingly after Phillies season ends

Kyle Schwarber had praise for Don Mattingly after the Philadelphia Phillies’ season ended Thursday night. Following a 6-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves in the deciding game of the NL Wild Card Series, Schwarber pointed to the interim manager’s steady approach through a difficult year.

Braves overcome history, knock off Phillies for first time in postseason history

Ray Kerr shines in biggest outing of MLB career as Braves advance to NLDS

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The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

How many of the 19 NFL quarterbacks to win 14 games in a single season can you name in five minutes?

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / October 2

NFL GM sounds alarms about Packers' Matt LaFleur, Jordan Love

The Packers suffered a stunning 35-14 home loss to the previously winless Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 24 that dropped Green Bay to 1-2 on the season.

NFL executive adds to leadership concerns about Justin Herbert

49ers' Brock Purdy is doing something only one NFL QB has done before

Dak Prescott's impressive start tells a different story than Cowboys' record

Jayden Daniels makes candid admission about his elbow injury

Philip Rivers shares surprising detail from Bills interview, Josh Allen's role

Trevor Lawrence is a dark-horse MVP candidate ... and so is Kirk Cousins

Joey Porter Jr. News / Yardbarker / October 2

Joey Porter Jr. has delusional take on playing without new deal

Joey Porter Jr. has delusional take on why he will play for Cowboys without new deal

After missing the first three games of the 2026 season as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a "back" injury, one that kept conveniently flaring up just before game day, Porter Jr. seems excited and ready to go following his trade to the Dallas Cowboys.

Cowboys playing dangerous game with Porter Jr. trade

Porter Jr. trade doesn't solve Cowboys' biggest defensive problem

Multiple NFL insiders believe big QB trades could be on the horizon

Jameis Winston reveals if he felt disrespected after J.J. McCarthy trade

John Harbaugh explains why Giants' reunion with Odell Beckham Jr. flopped

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 2

Patriots OC Josh McDaniels addresses Drake Maye, yips theory amid QB's struggles

The struggles New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye endured over the first three weeks of this season generated both predictable and unexpected headlines following the club's 35-6 blowout loss at the Jacksonville Jaguars that dropped New England to 1-2 on Sept.

Patriots' Mike Vrabel offers strong response to report about supposed issues with Drake Maye

Bombshell rumor alleges rift between Patriots' Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel

Report addresses how NFL people view struggles of Patriots' Drake Maye

Patriots' Drake Maye called out for looking 'shaken' before Bills game

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / October 2

T.J. Watt blasts Steelers' defense after 'TNF' loss to Browns

The defense of the Pittsburgh Steelers did well to hold the Cleveland Browns to just three points in the second half of Thursday night's matchup in downtown Cleveland until Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers scored a game-tying two-point conversion with 1:42 remaining in regulation.

J.J. Watt addresses possibility of Steelers trading T.J. Watt

Browns-Steelers 'TNF' takeaways: Deshaun Watson shows composure, Cleveland's defense steps up in win

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / October 2

Deshaun Watson reflects on change in Browns fans after 'TNF' win over Steelers

For the second time in less than a week, Cleveland Browns fans showered quarterback Deshaun Watson with praise and positive chants as he guided his team

NFC executive addresses Browns' Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders situation ahead of Steelers game

Browns reportedly could trade Shedeur Sanders amid rise of Deshaun Watson under these conditions

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2

Aaron Rodgers, Steelers coaching staff blew it on last play of game

Aaron Rodgers blew it for the Steelers on their final play.

'TNF': Deshaun Watson shows composure, Browns defense steps up in win

Mike McCarthy sheds light on heated moment with Rodgers

J.J. Watt addresses possibility of Steelers trading T.J. Watt

Browns could trade Shedeur Sanders under these conditions

Bills' Josh Allen sends message to Drake Maye amid struggles, rumors

Former Patriots QB gives Maye advice for Bills game amid Mike Vrabel rumors

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 2

Braves knock off Phillies for first time in postseason history

Braves overcome history, knock off Phillies for first time in postseason history

Prior to Thursday night, the Atlanta Braves had never defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in a postseason series.

Ray Kerr shines in biggest outing of MLB career as Braves advance to NLDS

Braves' Chris Sale matches his own rare MLB postseason feat

Padres vs. Brewers: Breaking down the 2026 season series

Guardians reveal starting rotation for ALDS showdown against White Sox

Pete Crow-Armstrong shoulders blame after Cubs' wild-card loss

Aaron Judge undergoing experimental treatment in attempt to return to Yankees

WNBA News / Yardbarker / October 2

A'ja Wilson's clutch game leads Aces past Caitlin Clark, Fever

WNBA playoff takeaways: A'ja Wilson's clutch performance leads Aces past Caitlin Clark, Fever in Game 3 win

The 2026 WNBA playoffs continued with one highly entertaining game on Thursday between the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces.

Caitlin Clark's new shoes have already notched a big win

WNBA announces huge Angel Reese news after Dream sweep

Reese wins highest individual honor of her WNBA career

WNBA player retires after one season

The 'WNBA MVPs' quiz

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / October 1

Jalen Duren comes to his senses, signs massive extension

Jalen Duren comes to his senses and signs massive extension with Pistons

The Detroit Pistons were the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference last season, and Jalen Duren was a huge part of the team's success.

Victor Wembanyama shares strong take on partnering with sports betting sites

Wembanyama on Finals loss: 'We're going to face these emotions'

Karl-Anthony Towns addressed his noticeable change in appearance

Pelicans HC Jamahl Mosley sets high bar for former first-round pick

Rockets' rumored Kyrie Irving interest turns season into fierce audition

Ben Simmons and his Kings teammate get roasted over horrible jumpers

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NHL News / Yardbarker / October 1

Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin scores first career goal

New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin is the 18th different goaltender to score a goal,

Jack Hughes confused by awkward joke about extensive injury history

Devils score season-opening win over Flyers on Hughes' OT goal

Kraken, Flyers pull off player-for-player trade early in season

Ducks sign Tristan Luneau to six-year extension

Oilers' Zach Hyman out for two weeks with undisclosed injury

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / October 1

Diamondbacks signing manager Torey Lovullo to contract extension

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made a key decision on Torey Lovullo.

Jameson Taillon makes announcement about playing future

Red Sox may have chased Sonny Gray out of Boston with bullpen decision

Blue Jays GM opens up about Vladimir Guerrero's disappointing season

Blue Jays planning to re-explore Japanese market this offseason

Three questions facing the San Francisco Giants this offseason

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / October 1

John Calipari rips college sports in a scathing rant

John Calipari is entering his 35th season as a college basketball head coach, but he is not at all a fan of the way things are going in college athletics.

Villanova's Kevin Willard explains the recruiting reality with fifth-year players

Todd Golden, Florida land top PF recruit: Assessing the four-star's value for Gators

Texas basketball gets bad injury news ahead of 2026-27 season

Hakeem Olajuwon's youngest son has made his college decision

The 'SEC Players of the Year' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 1

USC HC Lincoln Riley's poor response to Oregon loss is on brand for rudderless Trojans

USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley would like to remind everyone that it could be a lot worse.

How can Texas help Arch Manning reenter QB1 conversation for draft?

Alabama has a major defensive problem that may get worse vs. Mississippi State

College football team has lengthy injury report amid mumps outbreak

Oregon State WR flying under the national radar amid incredible season

Wisconsin has massive win on recruiting trail after Penn State upset

Soccer News / Yardbarker / October 1

Next man up: Meet the USMNT's future captains

But which members of the USMNT are likely to step into the captain's role — and what kind of environment are they likely to foster?

USMNT vs. Chile: Key takeaways as USA won the game and the brawl

USWNT returns: Key takeaways from latest pre-World Cup roster

Portugal hands Cristiano Ronaldo's famous shirt to Galatasaray forward

The 'FIFA World Cup champions' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2

'TNF' takeaways: Deshaun Watson shows composure in win

Browns-Steelers 'TNF' takeaways: Deshaun Watson shows composure, Cleveland's defense steps up in win

It's now up to the 3-1 Browns to keep this up and not make their early-season success just an afterthought late in the fall and into the winter.

J.J. Watt addresses possibility of Steelers trading T.J. Watt

Steelers' cornerback targets after Joey Porter Jr. trade

Browns could trade Shedeur Sanders under these conditions

Bills' Josh Allen sends message to Drake Maye amid struggles, rumors

Former Patriots QB gives Maye advice for Bills game amid Mike Vrabel rumors

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 1

Aaron Judge undergoing experimental treatment in attempt to return to Yankees

Although the New York Yankees annihilated the Red Sox during the wild-card round, they need outfielder Aaron Judge back in the lineup.

Judge addresses uncertain status for Yankees' ALDS clash vs. Rays

Yankees humiliated Red Sox in more ways than one in wild-card series

Chad Tracy explains controversial Sonny Gray move after Yankees sweep

Tracy seems to have lost Red Sox locker room after playoff pitching decisions

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Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / October 1

Ray Kerr shines in biggest outing of MLB career as Braves advance to NLDS

The Major League Baseball postseason often puts players in situations that they aren't familiar with, and that was the case Thursday night for Atlanta Braves left-hander Ray Kerr.

Padres vs. Brewers: Breaking down the 2026 season series

Guardians reveal starting rotation for ALDS showdown against White Sox

Pete Crow-Armstrong shoulders blame after Cubs' wild-card loss

Aaron Judge addresses uncertain status for Yankees' ALDS clash vs. Rays

Chad Tracy seems to have lost Red Sox locker room after playoff decisions

Tracy explains controversial Sonny Gray move after Yankees sweep Red Sox