New York Mets make needed change with Carlos Mendoza

The New York Mets have been one of the biggest disappointments of the 2026 season. The first of what could be many changes came on Friday.

Mets having 'no fun' as disastrous season keeps getting worse

Mets sound like broken team as potential fire sale begins

Pete Crow-Armstrong's 10th-inning hit seals Cubs' sweep of Mets

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The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 26

Mets' Steve Cohen, David Stearns blasted after firing of Carlos Mendoza

Shortly after the New York Mets fell to 34-47 on the season via a 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night, the Mets fired manager

New York Mets make needed change with Carlos Mendoza

Mets having 'no fun' as disastrous season keeps getting worse

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The 'MLB playoff HR leaders' quiz

In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 26

Blue Jays recall left-handed reliever Adam Macko

The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled left-handed reliever Adam Macko and will be active for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. The 25-year-old has logged a 2-0 record and a 1.50 ERA with 12 strikeouts and a 1.08 WHIP. As the first Canadian Slovakian-born player to pitch in the big leagues, Macko provides the Blue Jays with left-handed depth.

Blue Jays must hold onto these three high-value prospects at MLB trade deadline

MLB Players Association reportedly proposes ban on player prop bets

Baltimore Ravens News / Yardbarker / June 26

Ravens reporter seems to confirm major Zay Flowers contract update

Earlier this week, it was reported that "it wouldn't be surprising" if the Baltimore Ravens and wide receiver Zay Flowers came to terms on a contract extension

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

DeAndre Hopkins sends message to teams amid Brandon Aiyuk, Stefon Diggs uncertainty

Hall of Famer defends Ravens' Lamar Jackson against controversial narrative

Analyst links Stefon Diggs to three teams

NFL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Completion % leaders by NFL season' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to complete the highest percentage of their passes for each NFL season in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) can you name in eight minutes?

Memphis Grizzlies News / Yardbarker / June 25

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

NBA News / Knicks X-Factor / June 25

Lakers prepared to pay big for Knicks' top free agent, per sources

Championship hangover be gone, New York Knicks; the NBA offseason waits for no one.

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

Knicks' Leon Rose reflects on replacing Tom Thibodeau with Mike Brown

Five biggest surprises from the first round of the NBA Draft

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

Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker / June 26

Jaylen Brown has taken a firm stance about his Celtics future

With the Giannis Antetokounmpo saga finally coming to an end, all the attention has shifted toward Jaylen Brown.

Why the Celtics have to keep Jaylen Brown at this point

Celtics' Brad Stevens: Jaylen Brown 'a big part of us'

‘Bidding war’ expected for Celtics’ Jaylen Brown

The '2nd scorer by NBA champion' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26

Hornets ditch LaMelo Ball for shockingly small return

Despite a 25-game improvement last season and a play-in victory, the Charlotte Hornets decided that they didn't want to be in the LaMelo Ball business anymore.

Why Hornets are the biggest winner in blockbuster Ball trade

Wolves at crossroads after Ball trade

Jaylen Brown has taken a firm stance about his Celtics future

Knicks are not expected to bring back two notable players from their title team

Lakers prepared to pay big for Knicks' top free agent, per sources

Kawhi Leonard linked to two teams

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United States Mens Soccer News / Yardbarker / June 26

World Cup 2026 Thursday takeaways: USMNT loses in heartbreaker

World Cup 2026 Thursday takeaways: USMNT loses first game in heartbreaking fashion

The 2026 FIFA World Cup continued on Thursday, with the U. S. Men's National Team wrapping up group play and several other teams punching their tickets into the knockout stage.

USMNT vs. Turkiye: Key takeaways from a rare World Cup dead rubber

Japan, thanks to late saves, draw with Sweden, finish second in Group F

Netherlands grab early two-goal lead vs. Tunisia, win Group F

Ecuador through to round of 32 with stunning comeback win over Germany

Qatar's Assim Madibo gets five-game ban for injuring Canada's Ismael Kone

Jason Robertson News / Yardbarker / June 26

Jason Robertson rejected $120M offer, nixing blockbuster trade

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

Robertson did not want to sign there. And it seems no amount of money was going to change his mind on that.

Avalanche trade Valeri Nichushkin: Instant reaction, analysis

Leafs not actively shopping Matthew Knies, but will listen to offers

Report: Blues tell teams that two players are off the market for trades

Three Western Conference teams in need of major trades this offseason

Who is the biggest sleeper on the trade market?

WNBA News / Yardbarker / June 26

WNBA reveals punishment for Alyssa Thomas after Caitlin Clark incident

The league should do more to protect its most marketable star in Clark. She has often been tossed around like a rag doll in her first three seasons with the Fever.

Watch: Clark takes a painful shot to the throat during a wild sequence

'It’s absolutely egregious and utterly disrespectful': Stephanie White rips refs

NFL legend urges Clark to leave WNBA: 'Not being treated with any sort of respect'

Clark gets support from ex-WNBA star after Fever-Mercury controversy

Kahleah Copper gets back at Sophie Cunningham with pointed gesture

Surprising WNBA player ties all-time single-game scoring record

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / June 25

Will Howard gets bad news amid Steelers' development of Drew Allar

There seems to be some varying opinions on Howard's prospects in Pittsburgh.

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

Blockbuster trade proposal sends Steelers veteran to Lions or 49ers

The 'Most 2-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

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The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

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David Peterson News / Yardbarker / June 26

Mets sound like broken team as potential fire sale begins

The Mets lost both games of a doubleheader Wednesday as their season continues to spiral.

Report: All-Star trade target would block a move to the Yankees

Braves make major move with Reynaldo Lopez amid rotation struggles

Nationals' long-term answer at closer may be working his way back

Athletics' Gage Jump continues to dominate on the mound

Junior Caminero powers Rays to win with monumental performance

Pirates lose Spencer Horwitz to injury

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 25

Steelers facing potential contract issue with Joey Porter Jr.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have already locked in two key young players with long-term contract extensions this offseason. There is another key player getting close to needing a new contract.

Ben Johnson has one Bears contract extension he can't let slip away

Stefon Diggs linked to three teams

DeAndre Hopkins sends message amid Brandon Aiyuk, Diggs uncertainty

Ex-player has Antonio Brown warning for Commanders amid Aiyuk saga

Cowboys' Jaydon Blue seems to know who to blame for disappointing season

Massive Joey Bosa update emerges amid free-agency rumors

Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker / June 25

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

From the moment she set foot on a WNBA hardwood, Caitlin Clark has been a polarizing figure.

Watch: Caitlin Clark takes a painful shot to the throat during a wild sequence

Caitlin Clark gets support from ex-WNBA star after Fever-Mercury controversy

'It’s absolutely egregious and utterly disrespectful': Fever's Stephanie White rips referees over Caitlin Clark treatment

WNBA reveals punishment for Alyssa Thomas after Caitlin Clark incident

The 'WNBA MVPs' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 25

MLB, MLBPA statements reveal how far apart sides are

MLB, MLBPA statements reveal how far two sides have to go to avoid 2027 lockout

The MLB and MLBPA remain worlds apart as the two sides continue hurtling toward a potential 2027 work stoppage.

MLB Players Association reportedly proposes ban on player prop bets

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

...but key stat shows why Yankees are the team to beat in the AL

Mets' dismal record without Juan Soto proves his value

Dalton Rushing responds after showing up Shohei Ohtani

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / June 25

Alarming update about contract talks between Bucs, Mayfield emerges

Alarming update about contract talks between Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield emerges

For an NFL Network update shared on Wednesday, league insider Tom Pelissero gave Buccaneers fans some bad news about a situation that could hover over the franchise for the foreseeable future.

Will Howard gets bad news amid Steelers' development of Drew Allar

Giants have Jaxson Dart concerns beyond playing style, potential injuries

Brendan Sorsby's fight to play in the NFL won't get easier with latest update

Shedeur Sanders-Deshaun Watson update emerges amid Sorsby rumors

New report on Dianna Russini comes out amid Mike Vrabel scandal