CFB Week 0 winners, losers: Fourth-down decisions loom large in ranked Big 12 showdown

With Week 0 in the books, here are our winners and losers from the first weekend of the college football season.

Five takeaways from Week 0

Iowa State picks up where it left off in win over rival Kansas State

Kansas State suffers brutal defeat in sloppy game in Ireland

Kansas State HC defends controversial call, blames field conditions

Iowa State DL produces an all-time flop

Three takeaways from UNLV’s dogfight win over Idaho State

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Phillies get terrible injury news on ace starting pitcher

There is no way to sugarcoat this for the Phillies — this is brutal news.

Mets manager confirms pitcher done for season due to 'pretty significant' injury

Rangers place Marcus Semien on IL, activate Adolis Garcia

Astros designate former first-round pick for assignment

World Series-winning pitcher won't commit to playing beyond 2025

Orioles' latest extension could spell doom for All-Star catcher

WNBA News / Yardbarker / 13 hours ago

Dream set remarkable franchise history in win over Liberty

The Atlanta Dream set a franchise record in Saturday's 78-62 win over the defending champion New York Liberty.

Mercury’s Akoa Makani helps team make history with milestone

Marina Mabrey helps Sun torment former Sky teammates in win

Mercury's Alyssa Thomas ties her own WNBA single-season record

A'ja Wilson continues dominance, leads Aces past Mystics

Seattle looks to stay in playoff hunt, avoid season sweep vs. Mystics

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / 16 hours ago

Commanders flaw exposed in blowout preseason loss to Ravens

The Washington Commanders have a potentially significant problem on special teams.

Winners and losers from Packers' preseason win over Seahawks

Mike Vrabel vows to find 'rats' within Patriots organization who leaked news

Jets coaches try to calm situation in wake of Justin Fields' comments

Here's why Tyler Shough should win Saints' QB competition

Five QBs who have breakout potential

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / 15 hours ago

Browns GM makes wild statement on team's quarterback situation

The Browns have six quarterbacks on the roster.

Browns HC, Shedeur Sanders clear air on controversial benching

Sanders struggles in preseason finale

Browns have major injury concern on offense after starter exits game

Narrative about why Joe Flacco won Browns QB competition debunked

Buccaneers' Shilo Sanders may have jeopardized chance to make roster

Why Buccaneers rookie Shilo views himself as an 'underdog'

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 14 hours ago

Yankees' late implosion against Red Sox reveals bigger issues

If the New York Yankees are going to stay in contention for a postseason berth, the issues that surfaced in the ninth inning of Saturday's 12-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox must be resolved.

Unexpected slugger could be challenging Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP

NL West race heats up as Padres fire back at Dodgers

Shane Bieber draws rave reviews from manager after Blue Jays debut

Blue Jays make MLB history in their win over the Marlins

Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman turning back the clock

Ryan Blaney News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

Ryan Blaney wins wild Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona in photo finish

In a race that saw lead change after lead change in the closing laps, Ryan Blaney edged ahead of the pack and scored the win in Saturday's Coke Zero Sugar

Coke Zero Sugar 400 takeaways

Tyler Reddick locks up NASCAR playoff berth after Alex Bowman crashes

Parker Kligerman wins NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona

What the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff picture looks like after Daytona

Trackhouse Racing names young phenom its new Cup Series driver

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 16 hours ago

Two-time Stanley Cup champion leaves NHL for Switzerland

He played in 54 games for the Sharks last season, picking up just three goals and six assists in a little over 17 minutes a night

Connor Bedard, Blackhawks don't feel urgency for early extension

Filip Gustavsson discusses possible contract extension with Wild

NHL to organize 2028 World Cup without IIHF involvement

NHL is expecting more slow-moving offseasons in the future

Five most improved NHL teams heading into 2025-26

College Football News / Yardbarker / 18 hours ago

Big Ten's CFP expansion idea is 'absurd,' ESPN host says

Big Ten's College Football Playoff expansion idea is 'absurd,' ESPN host says

The longtime host doesn't want to see the College Football Playoff expand to two dozen or more participants.

Why reported College Football Playoff proposal is a terrible idea

The 20 college football games that will determine the CFP field

What a disappointing season would look like for UNC, Bill Belichick

These college QBs are set to earn a lot of money in 2025

What five-star pledge means for Gamecocks' 2026 recruiting class

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 22

Five NBA teams that aced the offseason

It's finally time to assess which teams aced their summers. Here are the five that did exactly what they were supposed to do.

Report reveals how hard Warriors tried to trade for LeBron James

Three teams that could sign sharpshooter Malik Beasley

Pistons should bring back Beasley

NBA Hall of Famer working toward becoming a head coach

Is NBA dragging its feet on expansion to spur arena deals?

Golf News / Field Level Media / 10 hours ago

Tommy Fleetwood, Patrick Cantlay providing drama atop Tour Championship leaderboard

Tommy Fleetwood is still in position to win his first PGA Tour tournament — one of the biggest — but he's sure making it interesting.

Brooke M. Henderson surges into tie for lead at CPKC Women's Open

Ernie Els grabs lead going into final round of Ally Challenge

Legion XIII advances to three-team LIV team finals

Brooks Koepka calls out Bryson DeChambeau at LIV Golf semis

Tiger Woods unintentionally molded Scottie Scheffler into the best golfer

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MLB News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

Blue Jays make MLB history in win over Marlins

The Toronto Blue Jays gave new meaning to the phrase "snatching a win out of the jaws of defeat" on Saturday night. Toronto's 7-6 win in 12 innings over the Miami Marlins was so bizarre that it made MLB history.

Why Blue Jays’ contender status may ride on Shane Bieber

Shane Bieber draws rave reviews from manager after dominant Blue Jays debut

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

The '1992 & 1993 Toronto Blue Jays' quiz

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / 10 hours ago

Why Tyler Shough should win razor-thin Saints QB competition

With the gap razor-thin between rookie Tyler Shough and second-year pro Spencer Rattler, the Saints should roll the dice and start Shough in Week 1.

Browns GM makes wild statement on team's quarterback situation

Browns HC, Shedeur Sanders clear air on controversial benching during two-minute drill

Five NFL QBs who have breakout potential in 2025

Who is the longest-tenured QB for every NFL franchise?

The 'New Orleans Saints head coaches' quiz

Aroldis Chapman News / Yardbarker / 12 hours ago

Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman turning back the clock

Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman is no stranger to dominating in the ninth inning.

Yankees' continued defensive meltdowns hurt them again against Red Sox

Yankees' late implosion against Red Sox reveals bigger issues

Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / 12 hours ago

Browns HC, Shedeur Sanders clear air on controversial benching during two-minute drill

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders appeared to be frustrated with Kevin Stefanski when the head coach took him out for the final offensive drive of Saturday's preseason game.

Browns' Shedeur Sanders struggles in preseason finale

Insider debunks wild theory about draft slide of Browns' Shedeur Sanders

Browns GM makes wild statement on team's quarterback situation

Who is the greatest QB in the history of every NFL franchise?

The 'NFL QBs with the most games started' quiz

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The '2024-25 NFL rushing touchdown leaders' quiz

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New York Jets News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

Jets coaches try to calm situation in wake of Fields' comments

Jets coaches try to calm situation in wake of Justin Fields' comments

Some have voiced concerns about the Jets' passing attack with Justin Fields in the lineup.

Angry Mike Vrabel vows to find 'rats' within Patriots organization who leaked major news

49ers pull off trade for disgruntled Commanders star

'Off the table': Cowboys have strong stance on Micah Parsons as saga gets uglier

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Brian Robinson Jr. News / Pro Football Rumors / 16 hours ago

49ers pull off trade for disgruntled Commanders star

Brian Robinson‘s tenure in Washington is coming to an end as expected.

Commanders turning to seventh-round rookie in wake of trade?

Commanders fans receive hopeful update on Terry McLaurin

Jets coaches try to calm situation in wake of Justin Fields' comments

Narrative about why Joe Flacco won Browns QB competition debunked

What Colts HC reveals what he wants from Anthony Richardson Sr.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / 16 hours ago

Mike Vrabel vows to find 'rats' who leaked major news

Angry Mike Vrabel vows to find 'rats' within Patriots organization who leaked major news

It's notable that Vrabel's time as head coach in New England is already off to a contentious start.

Bill Belichick takes another shot at Patriots owner Robert Kraft

Bengals have PR blunder over invite to former player for Ring of Honor ceremony

Steelers get promising injury news on key player after scare

Browns' plans for preseason finale seem to confirm rumors

Insider debunks wild theory about draft slide of Browns' Shedeur Sanders

Steelers part ways with 11 players

College Football News / Yardbarker / 14 hours ago

Iowa State picks up where it left off in win over Kansas State

No. 22 Iowa State picks up where it left off in win over rival No. 17 Kansas State

After falling one win short of the College Football Playoff a season ago, Associated Press No. 22 Iowa State Cyclones (1-0, 1-0) began its 2025 season by once again establishing itself as a Big 12 contender in a 24-21 win over No. 17 Kansas State Wildcats (0-1, 0-1).

Kansas State suffers brutal defeat in sloppy game in Ireland

Kansas State HC defends controversial call, blames field conditions

Iowa State DL produces an all-time flop

What five-star pledge means for Gamecocks' 2026 class

Big Ten's College Football Playoff idea is 'absurd,' ESPN host says

NFL News / Yardbarker / 15 hours ago

Browns' Shedeur Sanders struggles in preseason finale

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders had his first real "welcome to the NFL" moment on Saturday afternoon in the team's preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams.

Insider debunks wild theory about draft slide of Sanders

Browns GM makes wild statement on team's quarterback situation

Browns have major injury concern on offense after starter exits game

Projecting the most explosive NFL offenses in 2025, from first to worst

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by NFL team' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 17 hours ago

Which MLB prospect should be next to get long-term contract extension?

It's actually a very easy answer.

Pirates look for success from another rookie pitcher against Rockies

Veteran bats, rookie pitchers lead Pirates to shutout of Rockies

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The '1979 ‘We Are Family’ Pittsburgh Pirates' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / 17 hours ago

Browns have major injury concern on offense after starter exits game

The Cleveland Browns have a big concern on Saturday following an injury.

Browns 'trust' Dillon Gabriel more than Shedeur Sanders for a very good reason

NFL legend claims league tried to blackball Shedeur Sanders

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NFL News / Yardbarker / 21 hours ago

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49ers pull off trade for disgruntled Commanders star

Jets coaches try to calm situation in wake of Justin Fields' comments

Bengals have major PR blunder over invite to former player for Ring of Honor ceremony

Projecting the most explosive NFL offenses in 2025, from first to worst

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College Football News / Yardbarker / 21 hours ago

These college QBs are set to earn millions in 2025

Quarterback is the most important position in football, and the money given to top signal-callers — both in the NFL and at the collegiate level — supports that.

Highest-paid CFB QB has been revealed

Pat McAfee has strong reaction to his rare Hall of Fame honor

What a disappointing season would look like for UNC, Bill Belichick

Top Heisman Trophy candidates for each Power Four conference

10 bold predictions for the CFB season

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / 21 hours ago

Orioles' latest extension could spell doom for All-Star catcher

It's not a good day to be Adley Rutschman.

Orioles two-time All-Star's career-worst season gets worse

Craig Kimbrel lands with World Series contender after latest release

Brian Van Belle could finally make MLB debut after Rays' latest moves

Jesus Sanchez needs to be consistent to help Astros get back on track

Which MLB teams are suffering through the longest World Series droughts?

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / 21 hours ago

Bengals have PR blunder over invite to ex-player for ceremony

Bengals have major PR blunder over invite to former player for Ring of Honor ceremony

Former quarterback Boomer Esiason revealed on his radio show on Friday that his invite to the Oct. 26 ceremony wasn't exactly one that made him willing to jump up and rush back to Cincinnati.

'Absolutely putrid': Are Bengals wasting Joe Burrow's prime?

Burrow puts NFL on notice amid Trey Hendrickson contract standoff

Projecting top five fantasy football WRs for 2025: Can Ja'Marr Chase repeat?

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The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / 21 hours ago

Commanders fans receive hopeful Terry McLaurin update

NFL insider Albert Breer revealed Friday that the situation involving the Commanders and Terry McLaurin "is in a better spot than it’s been" since he requested a trade on July 31.

Commanders' Jayden Daniels expands on Terry McLaurin prediction

Commanders reportedly sending clear message to Terry McLaurin suitors

Commanders' Terry McLaurin reportedly wants more money than previously thought

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