Shane van Gisbergen wins NASCAR Cup race at Sonoma

Shane van Gisbergen holds off Chase Briscoe, wins NASCAR Cup race at Sonoma

Chase Briscoe gave Shane van Gisbergen the biggest challenge any driver has given the New Zealand native on a road course in recent years, but van Gisbergen held off the Joe Gibbs Racing driver to win Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway.

Shane van Gisbergen dominates NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Sonoma

Shane van Gisbergen's diagnosis of No. 97 Chevy should terrify NASCAR Cup field

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The Morning Bark

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Canada has World Cup breakthrough by reaching first Round of 16

Canada isn't ready for its dream 2026 FIFA World Cup run to end.

Congo DR advances to World Cup knockout round for first time

Lionel Messi makes more World Cup history as Argentina beats Jordan

Young Rayan, Brazil take aim at Japan in World Cup clash

Most fascinating fixtures coming up in the Round of 32

World Cup 2026 Saturday takeaways

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / June 28

Lakers' offer might lead James to another shocking 'top suitor'

Lakers' offer might lead LeBron James to another shocking 'top suitor'

James and his camp reportedly want a max contract from the Lakers, though no such offer — or any offer — has been made yet.

Only three teams reportedly 'make sense' for LeBron

Is LeBron leaning one way in free agency?

Lakers reportedly targeting top Knicks free agent

Clippers have talked Kawhi Leonard trade with one team

Leonard reportedly has interest in one new team

Five observations on the NBA after the draft, wild run of trades

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 28

Another team seems to have shut the door on Ja Morant

The Grizzlies have been shopping Morant for a while now, but to no avail.

Where should Morant go amid wild NBA offseason?

NBA teams have one condition to trade for Morant

Grizzlies add another second-generation player with Cameron Boozer

Warriors get clarity on Trey Murphy III trade price

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard reportedly has interest in one new team

Is LeBron James leaning one way in free agency?

WNBA News / Yardbarker / June 28

Lynx rookie Olivia Miles continues brilliant season in win over Wings

Less than midway through her first WNBA season, Minnesota Lynx guard already belongs in the conversation for a nod as an All-Star Game starter.

Mercury HC Nate Tibbetts defends Alyssa Thomas following one-game suspension for Caitlin Clark incident

NFL legend urges Caitlin Clark to leave WNBA: 'She is not being treated with any sort of respect'

Marina Mabrey ties WNBA record with 53 points; Tempo rout Sparks

The 'WNBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / June 28

Mayfield sends Bucs a message amid contract negotiations stalemate

Baker Mayfield sends Buccaneers a message amid contract negotiations stalemate

Mayfield revived his career in Tampa Bay, and while consistency and injuries have held him back at times, he's been his best version since arriving in Florida.

Big contract extension update emerges about Buccaneers' Mayfield

Chiefs face one crucial Patrick Mahomes question

Raiders' Kirk Cousins sounds off on grass vs. artificial turf debate

Sam Darnold shares what Raiders HC really thinks of Fernando Mendoza, Cousins

2026 NFL training camp preview: Five storylines to monitor

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 28

Hornets continue to stockpile future assets by sending Miles Bridges to Suns

The Charlotte Hornets are continuing to add future assets, possibly for an even bigger swing later.

Was trading for Bridges the right move for Suns?

Jimmy Butler gets real on Warriors' future amid trade speculation

Another team seems to have shut the door on Ja Morant

Celtics' Jaylen Brown responds to outrageous analytics claim

Jalen Duren’s contract demands have been revealed

Tennis News / Yardbarker / June 28

Five Wimbledon storylines: Serena Williams returns, Sinner and Djokovic restoring order and more

The 2026 Wimbledon men's and women's singles draws begin on Monday. Before first serve, we take a look at five of the biggest storylines at this year's tournament.

Williams makes admission about her Wimbledon comeback

Williams opens against Maya Joint, 20, at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic: Williams' comeback is 'inspirational'

Top seeds working out issues entering play at Wimbledon

Marketa Vondrousova suspended four years for refusing doping test

Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / June 28

Wyatt Langford returns to IL in unfortunate blow to Rangers

Langford can't seem to catch a break this season.

Confident Rangers seek series sweep of reeling Blue Jays

Jake Burger has big day as Rangers continue hot streak vs. Blue Jays

The 'MLB playoff HR leaders' quiz

Soccer News / Yardbarker / June 28

World Cup 2026: the most fascinating fixtures coming up in the Round of 32

48 teams have been whittled down to 32, and those 32 are set to compete in a single-elimination bracket to determine the next world champion.

World Cup 2026 Saturday takeaways: Croatia wishes it were as lucky as England

20 key players for the 2026 World Cup

The 'Most FIFA World Cup goals' quiz

Soccer News / Field Level Media / June 28

Lionel Messi makes more World Cup history as Argentina beats Jordan

Lionel Messi scored on a free kick as a second-half substitute, and Argentina delivered a 3-1 World Cup victory over Jordan in the Group J finale for each side Saturday at Arlington, Texas.

Congo DR advances to World Cup knockout round for first time

Cape Verde seals knockout-round clash vs. Argentina in World Cup debut

Mauricio Pochettino lashes out at critics of USMNT loss

Report: USMNT offers Pochettino extension through 2030 World Cup

World Cup Saturday takeaways: Croatia wishes it were as lucky as England

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Brandon Aiyuk News / Yardbarker / June 28

Latest Brandon Aiyuk admission may explain his recent antics

The San Francisco 49ers are still trying to sort out how to deal with the Brandon Aiyuk situation.

Aiyuk is only hurting himself with social media posts

Former NFL player shares Antonio Brown warning for Aiyuk saga

How Aiyuk is 'lighting money on fire' amid Commanders rumors, concerns

C.J. Gardner-Johnson has wild theory about his Texans release

Ravens reporter seems to confirm Zay Flowers contract update

Cowboys RB seems to know who to blame for disappointing season

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / June 28

Kelce-Swift wedding set to host staggering number of guests

'Bigger than the Met Gala': Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift wedding set to host staggering number of guests

The wedding of Kelce and Swift could make the Met Gala look low-key.

Bears urged to send longtime player to Chiefs to replace Kelce

Patrick Mahomes dealt unfortunate news before 10th NFL season

Chiefs may have found exactly what Mahomes needs

Chiefs might get crucial Mahomes news before training camp

Chiefs finally get good news about Rashee Rice

WNBA News / Yardbarker / June 28

Mercury HC defends Alyssa Thomas for Caitlin Clark incident

Mercury HC Nate Tibbetts defends Alyssa Thomas following one-game suspension for Caitlin Clark incident

Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts remains in the corner of forward Alyssa Thomas.

WNBA reveals punishment for Thomas after Clark incident

New angle of Clark-Thomas incident looks way worse

NFL legend urges Clark to leave WNBA

Stephanie White’s history with Thomas adds context to incident

Clark-less Fever demolish Sparks

Flau'jae Johnson's double-double drives Storm past Dream

Gerrit Cole News / Yardbarker / June 28

Yankees may have Gerrit Cole problem after outing vs. Red Sox

Yankees may have Gerrit Cole problem after terrible outing vs. Red Sox

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole started at Fenway Park in Boston for the first time since 2022 on Saturday. It wasn't a triumphant return.

Yankees waste Cam Schlittler's historic outing in loss to Red Sox

Key stat shows why Yankees are the team to beat in the AL

White Sox make franchise history with series win over Royals

Jacob Misiorowski continues to defy physics with historically fast pitch

Orioles looking to be buyers at trade deadline

Four AL stars who were snubbed in MLB All-Star voting

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27

Hurricanes looking to add major piece after acquiring Carlson's rights

Hurricanes looking to add major piece after acquiring John Carlson's free-agent rights

The Carolina Hurricanes already have the NHL's best team and they are trying to make it even better for the 2026-27 season.

NHL trade grades: JJ Peterka, Mason McTavish moved on busy day

Maple Leafs rightfully chose Gavin McKenna at No. 1 in NHL Draft

Penguins identical twin draft picks have chance to join very small club

Winners, losers from the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft

NHL Draft: Grading how all 32 teams did

Dylan Larkin, Jason Robertson futures are big unanswered questions

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / June 27

Manning avoiding Heisman talk, but hype continues after Manning Passing Academy

Texas QB Arch Manning avoiding preseason Heisman talk, but that's not going to stop hype after impressive showing at Manning Passing Academy

Even after the Texas Longhorns quarterback struggled to meet unrealistic expectations in his first season as a full-time starter, the Arch Manning hype train is rolling again.

Texas beats out Penn State, UCLA and Oregon for OL recruit

Steve Sarkisian, Texas beat out Michigan, others for 2028 commitment

Josh Heupel, Tennessee part ways with $2M transfer

How far away are the Gamecocks really from College Football Playoff?

Former LSU HC Brian Kelly to call college football games in 2026

Another football league slams the door shut on Brendan Sorsby

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 27

Shane van Gisbergen dominates O'Reilly Series race at Sonoma

Shane van Gisbergen dominates NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Sonoma

Shane van Gisbergen was reportedly running at only about 80 percent for most of the final run during Saturday's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Sonoma, yet he still drove away from the field and beat his JR Motorsports teammate, Connor Zilisch, to the checkered flag by 1.324 seconds.

van Gisbergen's O'Reilly win at Sonoma is a case of pace management

Connor Zilisch's topsy-turvy day at Sonoma ends with runner-up finish

What the NASCAR O'Reilly Series Chase bubble looks like after Sonoma

Ty Gibbs wins pole for NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma

Toyota/Save Mart 350 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / June 27

Celtics' asking price for Jaylen Brown revealed

According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, multiple teams are in talks to acquire Brown. Talking on "Get Up," he revealed Boston's asking price.

Brown reacts to controversial claim about his trade value

Is Brown likely to end up in the Western Conference?

Brown has taken a firm stance about his Celtics future

Why the Celtics have to keep Brown at this point

Bucks looking to trade players after Giannis Antetokounmpo deal

Five NBA observations after the draft, wild run of trades

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 27

2026 NFL training camp preview: Five storylines to monitor

Here are five battles and storylines worth monitoring during training camp.

Raiders' Kirk Cousins sounds off on grass vs. artificial turf debate

Raiders' Nakobe Dean describes Fernando Mendoza's 'aura'

Sam Darnold shares what Raiders HC really thinks of Mendoza, Cousins

Steelers have a problem to solve before the 2026 season

Former Aaron Donald teammate gives update about possible return to Rams

Bayern Munich News / Yardbarker / June 27

World Cup 2026 Saturday takeaways: Croatia wishes it were as lucky as England

Here are the takeaways from Saturday's slate, which featured finales in Groups J, K and L.

Congo DR advances to World Cup knockout round for first time

Cape Verde seals knockout-round clash vs. Argentina in World Cup debut

Mauricio Pochettino lashes out at critics of USMNT loss

USMNT offers Pochettino extension through 2030 World Cup

World Cup 2026 Friday takeaways: Business as usual for France

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

2026 NHL Draft: Grading how all 32 teams did

And that’s that. The 2025-26 NHL Draft season has come to a close.

Maple Leafs made the right choice by taking Gavin McKenna No. 1 overall in NHL Draft

Leafs’ Gavin McKenna throws first pitch at Blue Jays game

Penguins identical twin draft picks have chance to join very small club

Winners, losers from the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft

2026 NHL Draft: Top prospects who went undrafted

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27

Dylan Larkin, Jason Robertson futures are big unanswered questions following NHL Draft

The 2026 NHL Draft wrapped up on Saturday, and while there were plenty of big trades in the week leading up to it, some of the biggest stories involve the players that did not get moved.

Jason Robertson reportedly rejected $120M offer from Kraken, nixing blockbuster trade

Red Wings GM Yzerman: ‘no guarantees’ of a Larkin trade

Winners, losers from the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft

The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Patrick Mahomes dealt unfortunate news before 10th NFL season

The Kansas City Chiefs head into the 2026 season with plenty to prove after one of the worst years of the Andy Reid era.

Another football league slams the door shut on Brendan Sorsby

Ravens reporter seems to confirm major Zay Flowers contract update

Seahawks' Sam Darnold shares what Raiders' Klint Kubiak really thinks of Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins

The 'Passing-TD record by NFL team' quiz

Soccer News / Yardbarker / June 27

Congo DR advances to World Cup knockout round for first time

The expanded 48-team field at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has definitely had its share of critics and detractors over what it might mean for both the quality of the teams advancing to the knockout stage and the individual games themselves.

England clinches Group L crown with clean sheet vs. Panama

Cape Verde seals knockout-round clash vs. Argentina in World Cup debut

World Cup 2026 Friday takeaways: Joy for Cape Verde, heartbreak for Iran, business as usual for France

20 teams that could win the 2026 World Cup

The 'FIFA World Cup hosts' quiz

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / June 27

White Sox make franchise history with series win over Royals

The Chicago White Sox have continued to perform like rock stars, providing a competitive edge in the AL with their impressive turnaround by erasing their 102-loss season in 2025.

Mets break through in sixth vs. Phillies, snap seven-game losing streak

Francisco Lindor says Mets players failed Carlos Mendoza

Yankees may have Gerrit Cole problem after terrible outing vs. Red Sox

Yankees waste Cam Schlittler's historic outing in loss to Red Sox

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27

Winners, losers from the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft

The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft is in the books. From major trades to compelling picks, let's take a look at the winners and losers from the night.

Maple Leafs made the right choice by taking Gavin McKenna No. 1 overall

Senators' Jaxon Cover becomes first player drafted from Cayman Islands

Canucks select the head coach's son No. 3 overall in 2026 NHL Draft

Caleb, Manny Malhotra speak out after the Canucks drafted Caleb No. 3 overall

2026 NHL Draft: Top 30 players remaining heading into Day 2