Kristaps Porzingis is difference-maker for Celtics in NBA Finals

When the Celtics added Kristaps Porzingis, many thought he would be the missing piece to make a Boston team that has been so close into champions. But the Celtics were unable to experience what it would be like to have Porzingis during a playoff run until Thursday night.

Celtics begin NBA Finals with beautiful tribute to late Bill Walton

Watch: Porzingis starts hot in his return

Porzingis shoots up finals MVP odds

Three turning points for Game 1

Updated Celtics vs. Mavericks NBA Finals series, MVP odds

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Features

The Morning Bark

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Bark Bets

Three reasons why Dan Hurley would be right hire for Lakers

Hurley has experienced a meteoric rise over the past two seasons, during which he led the Huskies to back-to-back national championships and became college basketball's top coach.

Hurley met with UConn players about link to Lakers' head-coaching job

L.A. would be wise to quickly hire Hurley

Major curveball in Lakers' coaching search is a blow to JJ Redick

Did LeBron James foreshadow his team's interest in Hurley?

James blasted for stealing spotlight from 2024 NBA Finals

Tennis News / Yardbarker / 13 hours ago

Iga Swiatek a win away from French Open elite

Iga Swiatek's clay court dominance puts her a win away from French Open elite

Women's Tennis Association No. 1 Iga Swiatek's clay court dominance was on full display in her straight-sets win over No. 2 Coco Gauff in the French Open semis.

Swiatek ready to emulate Rafael Nadal's historic feat at French Open

Justine Henin criticizes Coco Gauff after her poor performance vs. Swiatek

Gauff criticizes tennis fraternities for not including video replays

French Open women's final prediction: Swiatek vs. Jasmine Paolini

Alexander Zverev vs. Casper Ruud: Predictions, picks for French Open semi

Kansas City Chiefs News / Larry Brown Sports / 8 hours ago

Chiefs DE BJ Thompson stable following medical emergency

Chiefs DE BJ Thompson in stable condition after medical emergency

Kansas City Chiefs DE BJ Thompson is in stable condition after suffering a serious health emergency on Thursday.

Chiefs DE BJ Thompson taken to hospital after medical emergency

Chiefs cancel practice following medical emergency with player

Popular Quizzes

Can you name the players to score the most points in an NBA Finals?

The 'MLB rookie pitchers with the most strikeouts' quiz

Can you name the MLB rookie pitchers with the most strikeouts in a season since 1984?

The 'Most receiving yards in a season by team' quiz

Can you name the players with the most receiving yards in a season for every NFL franchise?

The 'Second-most career passing TDs by team' quiz

Can you name the quarterback with the second-most career passing touchdowns for every NFL team?

Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago

Silver: 'Societal issues' can't be ignored regarding Clark's treatment

Adam Silver: 'Societal issues' can't be ignored regarding Caitlin Clark's WNBA treatment

NBA commissioner Adam Silver believes that "societal issues" are driving most of the outrage regarding the treatment of WNBA star Caitlin Clark.

Harassment of Chennedy Carter shows discourse involving Clark has gone too far

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma rips into 'stupid' Clark fans

Auriemma sounds off on WNBA rookies

Are Clark's Fever teammates doing enough to protect her?

Aces star A'ja Wilson establishing herself as clear MVP favorite

Angel Reese is the villain WNBA needs

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

Paul Skenes, Jared Jones making Pirates a must-watch team

Paul Skenes, Jared Jones making Pirates a must-watch (and potentially terrifying) team

The Pittsburgh Pirates have started to garner headlines for good reasons.

Watch: Aroldis Chapman throws fastest pitch of MLB season

Yankees star pulled from Thursday's game over injury concern

Padres starter, former All-Star diagnosed with bone spur in elbow

Mets release controversial reliever and former All-Star catcher

Christian Yelich gets honest about Brewers after being swept by Phillies

NHL News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

Five players who could help swing the 2024 Stanley Cup Final

There are players who could swing the series in one direction or another, and it may not always be in a positive direction for their respective team.

Five reasons why the Florida Panthers will win the Stanley Cup

...and why the Oilers will win

Five crucial statistics that define the 2024 Stanley Cup Final

Coaching, playoff experience among intangibles to watch in Cup Final

Stanley Cup Final predictions, odds, picks: Best bets for Oilers vs. Panthers

College Softball News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Watch: Oklahoma softball beats Texas to four-peat as NCAA champion

Watch: Oklahoma softball beats Texas to four-peat as national champion

Oklahoma is the first team to win four consecutive titles in NCAA history, and this is the eighth championship for the program overall.

Women's College World Series finals mark an end of an era

Which teams have pulled off three-peats in North American pro sports?

Biggest underdogs in sports movies

Best sports movies of all time, ranked

NFL News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

Josh Jacobs opens up about Raiders departure

When star running back Josh Jacobs signed a four-year, $48 million contract with the Green Bay Packers at the start of free agency, many were surprised that the Las Vegas Raiders let the All-Pro walk without much of a fight.

Chiefs bringing back Super Bowl hero in possible expanded role

Panthers bolstering WR corps with one of the UFL's top wideouts

Baker Mayfield reunites with former favorite Oklahoma target

Justin Fields excited to team up with Steelers' 'freak athlete'

Steelers star 'worried about' winning the Super Bowl, not extension

NFL News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

Three NFL teams that could go from worst to first in 2024

Expect the unexpected in the NFL.

Bears QB Caleb Williams has high expectations for 2024 season

Broncos' best wide receiver makes call on minicamp attendance

Colts QB Anthony Richardson explains why he was throwing left-handed

Mike McDaniel finds unique way to remind Dolphins of postseason ghosts

Bills All-Pro addresses health status after lost 2023 season

Sam Howell gets competition for Seahawks backup QB role

Entertainment

The 20 best anthology series

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College Football News / Yardbarker / 12 hours ago

Key questions for 10 of college football's best QBs in 2024

Key questions for 10 of college football's best quarterbacks in 2024

Pop quiz, hot shot. Questions for 10 of the elite quarterbacks in college football for the 2024 season.

NFL Draft analyst raises red flags on Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders

Nebraska HC Matt Rhule gets major win on recruiting trail

NCAA allows major change to college football fields for 2024

Why the Rose Bowl should be the permanent national title game

Five college football rivalries we're glad to see back in 2024

Connecticut Huskies News / Hoops Rumors / 40 minutes ago

Lakers brass to meet with priority head-coaching candidate

Lakers brass set to meet with priority head-coaching candidate

Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports that the team is “eager to close” on a deal that would make him its next head coach.

Did LeBron James foreshadow Lakers' interest in HC Dan Hurley?

Major curveball in Lakers coaching search is a blow to JJ Redick

Lakers would be wise to fast-track hiring Dan Hurley

The 25 greatest players in Connecticut men's basketball history

The '2021-22 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

Christian McCaffrey News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple seasons with 2000+ scrimmage yards' quiz

In NFL history, only 17 players have had more than one season where they totaled 2,000 or more scrimmage. How many can you name in five minutes?

How Christian McCaffrey's contract extension could impact other 49ers stars

McCaffrey remains an outlier in RB market

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / 8 minutes ago

Sammy Smith quietly putting together consistent season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series

Smith has been consistent enough to put himself inside the playoff picture through the first half of the regular season.

Daniel Suarez in need of another big performance as NASCAR heads to Sonoma

Corey Lajoie's NASCAR hourglass may be running out of sand

NASCAR finally ends speculation on Kyle Larson's playoff waiver

Vroom service: The 20 best films about racing

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / 24 minutes ago

Watch: Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis starts hot in his return

Kristaps Porzingis hadn’t been in a playoff game in over five weeks. He didn’t show any rust in Game 1.

Five players with the most at stake in NBA Finals

Celtics begin NBA Finals with heart-warming tribute to late Bill Walton

Doris Burke discusses being the first woman analyst for a men's pro title game

The best current international NBA players

The 'Leading scorers for every NBA team in 2017-18' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

Celtics begin NBA Finals with tribute to Bill Walton

Celtics begin NBA Finals with heart-warming tribute to late Bill Walton

The Boston Celtics found a fitting way to honor the late Bill Walton before Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals.

Tom Brady to Celtics doubters: 'Be careful what you wish for'

Jrue Holiday admits he initially thought Celtics fans would ‘hate’ him

Patrick Beverley defends Celtics' path to NBA Finals

Lifestyle

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Doris Burke News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Burke discusses being first woman analyst for men's pro title game

Doris Burke discusses being the first woman analyst for a men's pro title game

On Thursday, Doris Burke of ESPN/ABC will call Game 1 of the NBA Finals, becoming the first woman to be the head television analyst for a men's professional championship game.

Patrick Beverley defends Celtics' path to NBA Finals

Watch: Joe Mazzulla gets 'Pep' talk from his hero ahead of NBA Finals

Jayson Tatum is shouldering all the pressure heading into NBA Finals

Five players with the most at stake in NBA Finals

Ranking the 10 best players in the NBA Finals

Cricket News / Yardbarker / 54 minutes ago

USA cricket pulls off historic upset in T20 World Cup

USA cricket pulls off historic upset win against Pakistan in T20 World Cup

On Thursday, the United States national team defeated Pakistan in one of the biggest upsets in sports history at the men's T20 Cricket World Cup. For those unfamiliar with the sport, here are some comparisons to put it into context.

Babar Azam Becomes Top Scorer in T20 Cricket

Virat Kohli’s Iconic Status: A Pakistani Cricket Legend’s Analysis

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Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Are Caitlin Clark’s teammates doing enough to protect her?

It comes as little surprise that perhaps the most highly touted basketball player since LeBron James is getting pushed around, but many are questioning why her teammates aren’t coming to her aid.

Basketball HOFer had extreme response to Caitlin Clark flagrant foul

Harassment of Sky guard Chennedy Carter shows that discourse involving Caitlin Clark has gone too far

Why Angel Reese is the villain the WNBA needs

The best pure shooters in basketball history

The 'First overall WNBA draft pick' quiz

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / 8 minutes ago

Broncos' best receiver makes call on minicamp attendance

Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton is ready to roll even despite his contract uncertainty.

Broncos HC Sean Payton discusses similarities between rookie QB and future Hall of Famer

An optimist's guide to the 2024 Denver Broncos

Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?

The 'John Elway touchdown passes' quiz

Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

UConn HC Geno Auriemma rips into 'stupid' Caitlin Clark fans

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma came to Fever guard Caitlin Clark's defense on Thursday, ripping into fans who set the NCAA's all-time leading scorer "up for failure right from the beginning."

Are Clark's teammates doing enough to protect her?

Kate Martin ranked ahead of Clark in WNBA rookie rankings

Harassment of Chennedy Carter shows that discourse involving Clark has gone too far

Aces star A'ja Wilson establishing herself as clear MVP favorite

Angel Reese is the villain WNBA needs

NBA News / Yardbarker / 13 minutes ago

Patrick Beverley defends Celtics' path to NBA Finals

You can only beat the opponent in front of you. The Celtics didn't ask to play teams with injured stars.

Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla has confident take on NBA Finals pressure

Jrue Holiday admits he initially thought Celtics fans would ‘hate’ him

Tom Brady to Celtics doubters: 'Be careful what you wish for'

Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

The 'Most points in an NBA Finals' quiz

MLB

Which MLB teams have won the most postseason games?

Which MLB players have the most career games played?

The most overpaid & underpaid players at every MLB position

NBA News / Yardbarker / 53 minutes ago

Insiders: Networks will court Charles Barkley if TNT loses NBA rights

The NBA could soon leave TNT, and popular studio analyst Charles Barkley may follow. In an article exploring NBA media issues, The Athletic's Andrew Marchand and Richard Deitsch noted Barkley could go "wherever he wants" if TNT loses the NBA.

Charles Barkley Says He Would Like Some Answers From TNT

Report: NBA nearing TV deal that would put significant amount of games on streaming

The 20 best NBA teams of the 2000s

The 'Space Jam' quiz

Soccer News / Yardbarker / 13 minutes ago

Three MLS stars representing their nations at the 2024 European Championships

Several of MLS' biggest stars will represent their countries at the Euros. But who is leaving? How far will they make it in the Euros? And how will their MLS teams fare without them?

Six small, non-U.S. soccer teams Americans should consider following

Why Manchester City's lawsuit against Premier League is obstructive nonsense

L.A. Galaxy targeting Barcelona star

The 25 best American-born men's soccer players of all time

The 'MLS teams' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / 11 minutes ago

Report: NBA nearing TV deal that leans heavily on streaming

Report: NBA nearing TV deal that would put significant amount of games on streaming

The NBA is nearing a new $76 billion television rights deal, the Wall Street Journal has reported. NBC, Amazon and Disney are expected sign an 11-year agreement with the league, coinciding with the streaming service takeover of sports broadcasting.

Charles Barkley Says He Would Like Some Answers From TNT

Shaq Reveals Legend He Wanted To Team Up With In 2004

The most notable individual NBA rivalries

The 'Most career 40-point playoff games' quiz

Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago

Dolphins HC constantly reminding team of postseason ghosts

Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel finds unique way to remind team of postseason ghosts

Miami Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel has had all offseason to think up this stuff.

Tyreek Hill opens up about wanting Dolphins to rework his contract

Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa have had 'a lot of progress' on extension talks

Justin Jefferson’s extension may have just made waves for the Dolphins

The best NFL teams that never made it to a Super Bowl

The 'Miami Dolphins head coaches' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / 6 hours ago

Red Wings center must provide more offense to justify salary

Detroit Red Wings center Andrew Copp has seemingly regressed since signing with the franchise as a free agent.

Red Wings sign Jakub Rychlovský to two-year, entry-level contract

Every team’s biggest need at the 2024 NHL Draft – and whom they might take

Top 10 ‘big guy’ prospects for the 2024 NHL Draft

The best Stanley Cup Final games of all time

The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

Las Vegas Aces News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

Aces star A'ja Wilson establishing herself as clear MVP favorite

It's still early in the season, but Aces forward A'ja Wilson could easily capture her third MVP after a phenomenal start.

Watch: Two-time MVP accomplishes incredible WNBA first

A’ja Wilson (36), Aces build early lead, cruise by Wings

The greatest WNBA teams of all time

The 'WNBA MVPs' quiz

NBA

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The greatest high school basketball teams of all time (non-prep school)

The best pure shooters in basketball history

WNBA News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago

Why Angel Reese is the villain the WNBA needs

Caitlin Clark may have the brightest spotlight in the WNBA, but it is Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese who is the straw that stirs the drink.

Watch: Sky's Angel Reese receives first WNBA ejection vs. Liberty

Bulls' Lonzo Ball makes generous offer to Sky rookie Angel Reese

Harassment of Sky guard Chennedy Carter shows that discourse involving Caitlin Clark has gone too far

The greatest WNBA teams of all time

The 'Name every WNBA team' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

Baker Mayfield reunites with former favorite Oklahoma target

Baker Mayfield and Sterling Shepard are finally reuniting.

An optimist's guide to the 2024 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Watch: Vikings jazz up wardrobe, revealing alternate uniform

Former Packers, Chargers All-Pro OL is expected to retire

The 25 greatest players in Oklahoma football history

The '300+ yards in the wild-card round' quiz

Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / 5 hours ago

Did LeBron foreshadow Lakers' interest in Dan Hurley?

Did LeBron James foreshadow Lakers' interest in HC Dan Hurley?

It was reported on Thursday that the Lakers are "preparing a massive, long-term contract offer" for Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley.

Major curveball in Lakers coaching search is a blow to JJ Redick

Lakers' Anthony Davis ‘probably prefers’ other candidate over JJ Redick as next HC

LeBron James blasted for stealing spotlight from 2024 NBA Finals

Forgotten NBA stars from the LeBron era

The '10 or more All-NBA Team selections' quiz

Connecticut Huskies News / Larry Brown Sports / 6 hours ago

Report: Lakers working to hire Dan Hurley as head coach

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly trying to hire the hottest head coach in college basketball. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Thursday that the Lakers are preparing a massive contract offer for UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley.

The 25 greatest players in Connecticut men's basketball history

The '2021-22 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Pro Football Rumors / 6 hours ago

Browns set foundation with extensions for head coach, GM

Browns set foundation with extensions for HC Kevin Stefanski, GM Andrew Berry

The Cleveland Browns are finding their way as a competent football team for the first time in a long time.

Browns RB Nick Chubb discusses devastating knee injury for first time

Eagles DE has notable comments about departed coordinators

Titans HC hints former first-round WR's time with team could be nearing end

NFL analyst doesn't hold back about Packers HC Matt LaFleur

Jason McCourty makes decision on future with 'Good Morning Football'

WNBA News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

Chennedy Carter harassed by fan amid incident fallout

Harassment of Sky guard Chennedy Carter shows that discourse involving Caitlin Clark has gone too far

As Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon said, what Carter did was "not appropriate." However, her actions aren't an excuse for harassment.

Basketball HOFer had extreme response to flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark

Geno Auriemma: Clark is 'being targeted' to start WNBA career

Former WNBA champ sets record straight on 'targeting' Clark

Bulls' Lonzo Ball makes generous offer to Sky rookie Angel Reese

Watch: Two-time MVP accomplishes incredible WNBA first

NFL

The most puzzling move each NFL team made this offseason

One question still facing every NFL team this offseason

The biggest trade-ups in NFL draft history

MLB News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

Willie Mays reacts to his added hits after Negro Leagues integrated into MLB stats

Willie Mays still has his sense of humor.

Watch: Rookie Pirates phenom strikes out two-time MVP Shohei Ohtani

Watch: Ohtani gets his revenge

Watch: Tigers rookie's first major league hit is a home run

Watch: Longtime Red Sox minor leaguer gets first MLB hit at Fenway Park

Luis Gil's electric arm is the Yankees' winning formula amid adversity

The A's are already looking to play some games away from Las Vegas

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / 21 hours ago

Cowboys head coach raves about Dak Prescott's offseason

Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy raves about Dak Prescott's offseason

Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is winning the offseason, anyway.

Cowboys LB believes he will become next highest-paid non-QB in NFL

Nine-time Pro Bowler with Cowboys teases NFL retirement in the near future

Former Jets teammate: Zach Wilson has the tools to be a top NFL QB

Sean Payton reveals similarities between Bo Nix and Drew Brees

Tua Tagovailoa sends clear message about his contract situation

Stefon Diggs opens up about his relationship with Josh Allen

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / 22 hours ago

Celtics' Mazzulla has confident take on NBA Finals pressure

Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla has confident take on NBA Finals pressure

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla certainly does not seem concerned about whether his team is ready for the added pressure of the NBA Finals.

Could Celtics' Mazzulla be the NBA's next superstar coach?

Jayson Tatum is shouldering all the pressure heading into NBA Finals

Celtics' Al Horford details advice he received from Tom Brady

Celtics are in elite company, but bettors aren't buying it

NBA Finals best bets: Mavericks vs. Celtics Game 1 picks

NBA Finals Game 1: Mavericks vs. Celtics +335 same-game parlay

Novak Djokovic News / Yardbarker / June 5

Novak Djokovic to undergo knee surgery, Wimbledon up in air

Novak Djokovic to undergo knee surgery, casting doubts about Wimbledon status

Novak Djokovic is undergoing surgery on his knee, which could have ramifications for Wimbledon and the Olympics.

Djokovic's injury ends 19-year streak

Alexander Zverev reaches French Open semis for fourth straight year

Jannik Sinner secures No. 1 ranking, joins Carlos Alcaraz in French semis

Mirra Andreeva, Jasmine Paolini pull off French Open quarterfinal stunners

Coco Gauff hits career-high ranking ahead of semifinals vs. Iga Swiatek

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / 22 hours ago

Five reasons why the Oilers will win the Stanley Cup

It’s safe to say not many saw the Oilers’ run to the Stanley Cup Final coming back around Thanksgiving when the team was 5-12-1 and had just fired head coach Jay Woodcroft.

...and why the Panthers will win

Aleksander Barkov may have more at stake than Connor McDavid

P.K. Subban says this one thing will decide the Stanley Cup champion

NHL bets: Our favorite picks to win the Conn Smythe ahead of final

Three series-long Stanley Cup series props to consider