World Cup Wednesday takeaways: Mexico is perfect, South Africa is chaos

World Cup 2026 Wednesday takeaways: Mexico is perfect, South Africa is chaos and Korea and Scotland are on the brink

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached a crucial phase: Matchday 3 of the group stage.

Vinicius Junior nets brace as Brazil handles Scotland

Christian Pulisic gives injury update ahead of USA's match vs. Turkiye

USA-Turkiye: Three factors that could decide USMNT's third World Cup fixture

How late does USMNT play Turkiye in Group D finale at 2026 World Cup?

Canada fall short in loss to Switzerland, both advance to round of 32

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Why second-round NBA Draft pick Otega Oweh could be a steal for the Thunder

The 2026 NBA Draft concluded with Wednesday's second round as teams made their final selections in one of the deepest classes in the draft's history. One pick that may have flown a little under the radar was 41st overall selection Otega Oweh.

Thunder trading No. 37 pick to Heat

Mavs to acquire No. 56 pick Vsevolod Ishchenko from Lakers

Warriors rookie pokes fun at Draymond Green right after being drafted

Warriors owner, GM appeared to have disagreement on live feed during draft

Five biggest surprises from the first round of the NBA Draft

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / June 24

New report on Dianna Russini emerges amid Mike Vrabel scandal

A New York Times report has new information about former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.

Dan Campbell, Lions need to lock in star player before it's too late

Bruce Arians shares strong reaction to Mike Evans leaving Bucs for 49ers

Todd Monken shared warning for Lamar Jackson after being hired by Browns

Giants have made final Kayvon Thibodeaux decision amid trade rumors

Terry Bradshaw has his career absolutely downplayed by failed NFL QB

Terrion Arnold facing possible life sentence after arrest on armed robbery charges

Memphis Grizzlies News / Yardbarker / June 24

NBA teams have one condition to trade for Ja Morant

Morant's trade value shows just how far his stock has fallen.

Grizzlies add another second-generation NBA player with Cameron Boozer

Winners, losers from first round of the NBA Draft: Michigan reigns supreme, Kings disappoint

NBA Rumors: Pelicans, Ja Morant, Timberwolves, Julius Randle, Mavericks

The '1995-96 Vancouver Grizzlies' quiz

Utah Jazz News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

How many of the players to be taken second-overall in each NBA Draft since the lottery era began in 1985 can you name in six minutes?

The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'No. 3 NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'No.1 Draft pick & Rookie of the Year' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 24

Brandon Aiyuk reveals where he wants to sign if 49ers cut him

Brandon Aiyuk's attempt to get away from the San Francisco 49ers took another turn on Wednesday when the wide receiver took to social media to again call for his release from the team.

Lucrative contract extension for underrated Jaguars TE is a win-win

Cowboys face another contract priority beyond George Pickens

New update seems to refute prior claim about Rams' Puka Nacua decision

Colts given new Jonathan Taylor warning amid contract uncertainty

Stefon Diggs linked to three teams

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / June 24

Former WWE wrestler entering hospice

In a GoFundMe page, more details about his third battle with brain cancer were shared.

Green Bay Packers News / Viral Sports News / June 24

Packers facing unexpected Tucker Kraft contract hurdle

Kraft, selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, has emerged as a productive performer early in his career.

Do or die at training camp: Five NFL players who must impress or risk being cut

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / June 24

Terry Bradshaw has his career downplayed by failed NFL QB

Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw has his career absolutely downplayed by failed NFL QB

Bradshaw's achievements as a player are often downplayed due to the era that he played in, as well as the players he suited up alongside.

Tom Brady calls Aaron Rodgers the NFL's greatest passer

Blockbuster trade proposal sends Steelers veteran to Lions or 49ers

Steelers insiders agree on Brendan Sorsby take after report

Do or die at training camp: Five NFL players who must impress or risk being cut

The '1974 Super Bowl-winning Steelers' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 24

Lakers, Knicks, Mavericks, Suns officially complete four-team draft trade

The Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns have officially finalized the complicated draft-night trade that shuffled several first-round picks and ultimately sent three prospects to new homes.

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

Austin Reaves News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 200 3-pointer seasons' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to make at least 200 three-pointers in a single season can you name in six minutes?

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NFL News / Yardbarker / June 23

Bears urged to send longtime player to Chiefs to replace Travis Kelce

The Bears are being urged to trade a longtime tight end to the Kansas City Chiefs, and he could be a possible Travis Kelce replacement.

Chiefs might get crucial Patrick Mahomes news before training camp

Chiefs may have found exactly what Patrick Mahomes needs

Cowboys, Bears linked to Maxx Crosby in new trade proposal

Do or die at training camp: Five NFL players who must impress or risk being cut

The 'Most TD-catches in NFL history' quiz

Michigan Wolverines News / Larry Brown Sports / June 24

Warriors owner, GM appeared to have disagreement on live feed during NBA Draft

The camera may have caught the Golden State Warriors’ brain trust at a bad time during Tuesday’s NBA Draft.

AJ Dybantsa can give his sister some cool wheels after going No. 1 overall to Wizards in 2026 NBA Draft

Grizzlies add another second-generation NBA player with Cameron Boozer

Sergio De Larrea to Knicks at No. 25

Celtics pick Chris Cenac at No. 27

Spurs draft Jayden Quaintance 20th overall

Pistons to acquire No. 17 pick Ebuka Okorie from Grizzlies

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 24

Insider floats idea of Lakers adding All-Star big man in LeBron James sign-and-trade

Could the Lakers resolve LeBron's future with this interesting move?

Cavs exercise team option on Craig Porter Jr

Three NBA players who won't live up to their next contract

Three NBA players who will out-earn their next contract

The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / June 24

Special Aaron Judge jersey expected to fetch $3M-$5M at auction

Judge, a seven-time All-Star, is a lifetime .291 hitter with 385 homers, 868 RBI, 213 doubles and 70 stolen bases in 1,204 games with the Yankees.

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

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The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

The 'College World Series winners' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24

Latest moves show Capitals still believe title window is open

Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch moves show Capitals still believe title window is open

The Washington Capitals are not messing around this offseason, and they are making it very clear that they still see themselves as Stanley Cup contenders in the very near future.

Capitals deal Connor McMichael, 16th pick to Blues for Jordan Kyrou

Making sense of the NHL trade landscape after a seismic Tuesday

Have the Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk in William Eklund?

The 'Active 40-goal NHL seasons' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 24

Winners, losers from first round of the NBA Draft: Michigan reigns supreme, Kings disappoint

The first round of the NBA Draft is in the books. While the start of the draft went according to chalk, teams started making moves late in the first round and things got interesting.

Morez Johnson Jr. reunites with Dusty May on big night for Michigan

Yaxel Lendeborg had great reaction to May passing on him for his teammate

Kings draft Darius Acuff seventh overall: Instant analysis, reaction

AJ Dybantsa can give his sister some cool wheels after going No. 1 overall

Grizzlies add another second-generation NBA player in draft

Warriors owner, GM appeared to have disagreement on live feed during draft

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / June 24

Sorsby lawyer responds to NFL's supplemental draft decision

Lawyer for Brendan Sorsby offers strong response to NFL's supplemental draft decision

It doesn't sound like Sorsby and his team will take the NFL's decision to not hold a supplemental draft this summer sitting down.

Former NFL star reveals two ideal landing spots for Shedeur Sanders

Reporter reacts to Chad Johnson's Sanders, Deshaun Watson claim

Vikings still have this J.J. McCarthy hope amid Kyler Murray reports

Sam Darnold gets brutally honest about performance in Super Bowl win

The stars are already aligning for Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers

United States Mens Soccer News / Yardbarker / June 24

How late does USMNT play Turkiye in Group D finale at 2026 World Cup?

The United States Men's National Team has already punched its ticket to the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but it has one more match in Group D.

USA-Turkiye: Three factors that could decide the USMNT's third World Cup fixture

Four weeks of togetherness built the USMNT Mauricio Pochettino always intended to deliver

Wildest results from latest World Cup 2026 action: Cristiano Ronaldo returns to form, England gets exposed

World Cup 2026 Tuesday takeaways: Cristiano Ronaldo strikes back, but that's not stopping Lionel Messi comparisons

20 key players for the 2026 World Cup

The 'FIFA World Cup hosts' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Rookie receiving-leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players with the most receiving yards as a rookie for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / June 24

Five biggest surprises from the first round of the NBA Draft

The NBA Draft began without much drama, with the first picks going exactly as expected. But every draft has surprises, and here were the biggest of the night.

Celtics pick Chris Cenac at No. 27

Pistons to acquire No. 17 pick Ebuka Okorie from Grizzlies

Sergio De Larrea lands with Mavericks at No. 25 after trade

Suns to acquire son of former NFL offensive lineman after Knicks trade

2026 NBA Draft first-round results and analysis on each pick