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Sports have a way of ensuring some stars are remembered for generations while other standouts' legacies are overlooked. This occurs often in a sport with 22-man lineups.

Green Bay Packers News / EssentiallySports / September 26

Troy Aikman Finally Settles Micah Parsons–Herschel Walker Trade Comparisons Ahead of Packers DE’s Return

The Cowboys in the late ’80s and the Cowboys now are two totally different stories. Sure, they weren’t winning Super Bowls back then, and they’re not winning them now either.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / September 17

Javonte Williams can surpass Herschel Walker in Cowboys history in Week 3

The Dallas Cowboys were active during the NFL free agency, but never made any splashy signings. The team went bargain shopping for several players, including veteran running back Javonte Williams.

College Football News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

It's a daunting task to find the 25 greatest football players in the history of the Southeastern Conference. However, we gave it a go. Here it is, sorted by position.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 29

Cowboys limited Micah Parsons trade talks to teams with DT depth

One of this century’s most significant NFL transactions occurred Thursday, when the Cowboys shockingly traded Micah Parsons to the Packers for two first-round picks and 10th-year defensive tackle Kenny Clark.

Micah Parsons trade winners, losers: Packers fleece Cowboys for All-Pro

Jerry Jones again proves he shouldn't be making decisions for Cowboys

25 NFL storylines to keep an eye on heading into the 2025 season

The '2024-25 NFL sack leaders' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Wake Up, Jerry: The Micah Parsons Trade Is Nothing Like the Historic Herschel Walker Deal

Of course, Dallas Cowboys owner/president/general manager Jerry Jones used his unique combination of hubris, inability to read the entire situations, and

College Football News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest players in Georgia football history

The University of Georgia football program has been responsible for some of the best players in college football history. Here are the 25 best players to play football for the Bulldogs, listed in chronological order.

20 athletes who struck it rich in retirement

Superstars in the four major sports tend to make a fortune. If you're one of the best of the best, you should be set for life. However, many athletes haven't stopped there, and in fact they have made their real fortunes after their careers have ended.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 6

Could Micah Parsons trade emulate dynasty altering Herschel Walker deal?

The Dallas Cowboys altered the course of their franchise in 1989 when they traded running back Herschel Walker to the Minnesota Vikings for five players and six draft picks.

Georgia Bulldogs News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / July 23

Georgia's Herschel Walker Named Best College Football Player Ever to Wear Number 34

Georgia Bulldogs running back Herschel Walker has been listed as the best college football player ever to wear number 34. College football has been home to some legendary figures who have etched their names in sporting history and become synonymous with their respective jersey numbers.

Dallas Cowboys News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / July 3

Dallas Cowboys' Herschel Walker Named the Greatest 114th Draft Pick in NFL History

Dallas Cowboys running back Herschel Walker has been named the greatest 114th overall draft pick in NFL history. The NFL Draft is a longstanding tradition in professional football that has served as the springboard for virtually all of the league's greatest players.

Georgia Bulldogs News / A to Z Sports / May 15

Georgia Bulldogs to honor Heisman Trophy legend Herschel Walker in special way

Georgia Bulldogs football legend Herschel Walker is set to be honored in a special way. The university announced this week that Walker will be inducted

NFL News / Yardbarker

20 athletes who had notable careers in politics

Professional athletes have a career shelf life shorter than most. What does one do with the rest of their lives? If you’re somebody like Michael Jordan, you do whatever you want.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 13

NFL analyst names Minnesota Vikings' biggest NFL Draft bust with a player you'd never expect

The Minnesota Vikings have participated in 64 NFL Drafts over their franchise history with plenty of successes and busts over the years. Sports Illustrated's Matt Verderame listed each franchise's biggest bust and gave the Vikings an interesting name in running back D.J.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 2

Herschel Walker Trade In Reverse As Mavs Swap Luka To Lakers

DALLAS - It ranks with the biggest trades that have ever been made in Dallas sports, in terms of magnitude - including the 1989 Cowboys swap of Herschel Walker.

NFL News / Inside The Star / December 30

Cowboys Wheeling and Dealing Gone Like Super Bowl Runs

The Dallas Cowboys were one of the best teams at wheeling and dealing in the early 90’s, but the trend stopped. What happened to the maverick owner Jerry Jones, who put his money where his mouth was and went out and bought the best players?

NFL News / Minnesota Sports Fan / March 24, 2024

Commanders Taking Trade Calls at No. 2 in Case Vikings Offer Herschel Walker 2.0 Package

The Minnesota Vikings are trying to trade up into the top-5 of the NFL Draft to grab their quarterback of the future. One report from Saturday morning has their target as Michigan QB, JJ McCarthy.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / March 5, 2024

Russ' Broncos Departure Fuels Comparisons To Herschel Walker Trade

For decades now, many have considered the trade that sent Herschel Walker from the Dallas Cowboys to the Minnesota Vikings to be the most lopsided in NFL history.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 5, 2024

Is Broncos trade for Russell Wilson worse than Herschel Walker deal in 1989?

After news Monday broke that the Denver Broncos would release quarterback Russell Wilson two years after they acquired him in a blockbuster trade with the Seattle Seahawks, some are ranking the deal as the worst move in league history.

The final cost of the Wilson trade will make Broncos fans sick

Will Joe Flacco return to the Browns over a possible starting job?

Vikings coach hints that teams may have tampered with QB Kirk Cousins

Does Texans GM actually think he won Deshaun Watson trade with Browns?

Troy Aikman discusses Dak Prescott being blamed for Cowboys' playoff woes

49ers QB Brock Purdy breaks his silence after Super Bowl loss

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker

Michael Irvin: Career retrospective

Michael "The Playmaker" Irvin won everywhere he went. A national champion in college with the Miami Hurricanes, Irvin became the emotional leader of the 1990s Cowboys that won three Super Bowls in four years. Let's take a moment to remember the career of Michael Irvin, one of the greatest winners in football history.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 28, 2022

Russell Wilson trade worse than infamous Herschel Walker deal?

Five games into the 1989 season, with the Cowboys 0-5 and rebuilding, the team sent Walker and three draft picks to the Vikings for four players and eight draft picks. Dallas' haul included three first and three second-round draft picks.

Russell Wilson's stalled ride has Denver experiencing buyer's remorse

Watch: Broncos DL has heated exchange with Russell Wilson

Who is to blame for the disaster in Denver?

Peyton Manning: Career retrospective

The 'Most career passing yards' quiz

Georgia Bulldogs News / Yardbarker

The greatest players in Georgia football history

USFL announces eight franchises for 2022 reboot

The United States Football League is back and will have its first season in 36 years when it begins play in April 2022. On Monday, the league announced the eight franchises that will represent the USFL in its upcoming season.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Forgotten NFL stars of yesteryear: Defense

Here are some of the NFL (or AFL) defensive greats whose quality careers have, to some degree, slipped through the cracks. No Hall of Famers or one-year wonders here, just high-end performers who were among their era's best.

Box Score 8/18: Reds and Cubs claw through a 23-run game

Want more news first thing in the day? Sign up for the Yardbarker Morning Bark newsletter here. Good morning and welcome to the YB Box Score, what we're reading while applauding the Reds for their strength against the Cubs (ignoring the Pirates five-game losing skid). Happy birthday today to Evan Gattis, Bart Scott and Jeremy Shockey.