The Big Five: NFL’s biggest surprises of the 2025 season — for better or worse

The 2025 NFL season has already produced unexpected plot twists, with projected playoff teams struggling and preseason afterthoughts becoming the talk of the town.

Could Raiders bench struggling Geno Smith amid 1-4 start to season?

Why HC Andy Reid is to blame for Chiefs' collapse vs. Jaguars

Why former player is still confident in Chiefs despite latest loss

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

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Eagles receive good and bad injury news ahead of matchup with Giants

The Philadelphia Eagles are coming off one of their worst losses of the season after the Denver Broncos scored 18 unanswered points in the fourth quarter last Sunday to win 21-17.

Eagles stars address private meeting after loss to Broncos

Giants' Brian Daboll is trying to manipulate A.J. Brown, Eagles

Giants refused bold Saquon Barkley request during 2023 contract standoff

The greatest one-and-done seasons in NFL history

The 'Most rushing touchdowns in one NFL Conference Championship' quiz

Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 52 minutes ago

Golden Knights to sign star center to eight-year extension

The Golden Knights are expected to sign star center Jack Eichel to an eight-year, $108M contract extension.

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?

MLB News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Former Yankees, Mariners prospect hospitalized following motorcycle crash

Ryan Day News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

Major changes coming to transfer portal, but challenges still remain

College football's transfer portal window is undergoing a significant overhaul, with two major changes on the horizon that will substantially impact how programs recruit players.

NFL Draft intel: Risers include Navy WR Eli Heidenreich, Michigan RB Justice Haynes

No. 17 Illinois prepares for 'tremendous challenge' vs. No. 1 Ohio State

The 20 most memorable college football scandals

The 'College football national championship coaches' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / 21 minutes ago

Week 6 fantasy football: Bench new Bengals QB Joe Flacco and these risky big-name starters

Heading into NFL Week 6, a few fantasy football traps are easy to stumble into. Here are five players who could let you down this week.

Fantasy football Week 6: Matthew Stafford among five players who could smash projections

Giants, Patriots present fantasy running back dilemmas in Week 6

Fantasy football takeaways from Week 5: Stefon Diggs joins the elites

The greatest sports hustle plays of all-time

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NFL in yards-per-reception since 2000 can you name in five minutes?

NFL News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago

Browns HC in no rush to give Shedeur Sanders promotion

Browns HC appears in no rush to give Shedeur Sanders promotion after Joe Flacco trade

The Cleveland Browns' quarterback saga continues.

Who had the greatest QB season for every NFL team?

The 'AP NFL Comeback Players of the Year' quiz

Shedeur Sanders reacts to Browns trading Joe Flacco to Bengals

Deion Sanders makes his feelings clear about Browns trade

Why the Joe Flacco trade makes sense for Browns and Bengals

Cal Raleigh News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

How many MLB home run leaders since 1997 can you name in five minutes?

The '2000's AL and NL MVPs' quiz

The 'Most recent MVP for each MLB franchise' quiz

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

Yankees make history in Game 3 comeback against Blue Jays

The Yankees staved off elimination with a comeback win in Game 3, and they made history in the process.

Fingers pointing at Yankees star over postseason struggle should be directed elsewhere

MLB playoff takeaways: Yankees stay alive; Mariners inch closer to ALCS

The 25 greatest MLB teams from the 2010s

The '2000's AL and NL MVPs' quiz

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The 'NFL rookie receiving-yard leaders' quiz

In NFL history, 30 players have totaled 1,000 or more receiving yards in their first season in the league. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

Insider says Antetokounmpo's days with Bucks 'numbered'

Insider suggests Giannis Antetokounmpo's days in Milwaukee 'numbered'

Giannis Antetokounmpo is entering his 13th season with the Milwaukee Bucks, making him the third-longest tenured player with the same team in the NBA. Is that tenure about to come to an end?

Knicks' Mike Brown shuts down Giannis Antetokounmpo trade chatter

25 NBA players who won championships with multiple teams

The 'Triple-doubles from the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

Why HC Andy Reid is to blame for Chiefs' collapse vs. Jaguars

The Chiefs jumped to an early 14-0 lead over the Jaguars and were dominating on both sides of the ball before it all went downhill.

Patrick Mahomes has blunt message for Chiefs after loss to Jaguars

Why former player is still confident in Chiefs despite latest loss

Was Chiefs star Chris Jones loafing on game-defining play vs. Jaguars?

Former first-round pick just became available; could Steelers add him?

Trevor Lawrence makes big admission about game-winning play vs. Chiefs

Tennis News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

Four American women could qualify for WTA Finals for first time in 23 years

A new golden age of American women's tennis is upon us, and the resurgence could culminate in a feat that hasn't been achieved in 23 years.

October WTA Power Rankings: Sabalenka remains at top as Anisimova continues surge

The 'Women's singles U.S. Open tennis champions' quiz

Jerry Jones News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

Jerry Jones has odd explanation for flipping off Jets fans

Cowboys' Jerry Jones offers odd explanation for profane gesture at Jets game

Jerry Jones offered a strange reasoning for his obscene gesture.

Jones punished for obscene gesture

Jets' Harrison Phillips defends coach Aaron Glenn amid criticisms, 0-5 start

Giants QB Jaxson Dart updates his status for 'TNF' vs. Eagles

Rams star WR Puka Nacua is on pace for historic season

Mike McDaniel is feeling the pressure from Dolphins owner Stephen Ross

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The 'Most NFL QB two-rushing-TD games' quiz

The 'Active 10-reception NFL games' quiz

The 'Passing leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'MLB playoff debut strikeouts leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

Bengals' panic move won't stop downward spiral

The Bengals have lost three consecutive games by an average of 25.3 points per game.

Bengals HC tries to hype up Joe Flacco after pulling off rare trade

Why the Flacco trade makes sense for Browns and Bengals

Flacco trade may not immediately be good news for Shedeur Sanders

Ravens make desperation trade to shake up struggling defense

Ravens sign Eagles Super Bowl champion in wake of injuries

Don't expect Odell Beckham Jr. to land with another team after latest news

NFL News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

Ravens make desperation trade to shake up struggling defense

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh suggested on Monday that changes could be coming for his struggling team. On Tuesday, they did in the form of a trade to shake-up the team's historically bad defense.

Ravens' John Harbaugh suggests changes on the way after 1-4 start

Ravens sticking with DC despite shockingly poor defensive performance

Injuries are starting to take a toll on the Chargers

Omarion Hampton update spells trouble for Chargers run game

The sack leader for every NFL season

MLB News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

MLB playoff takeaways: Yankees stay alive; Mariners inch closer to ALCS

The 2025 MLB playoffs continued on Tuesday with both American League Division Series matchups in action.

Yankees wipe out Blue Jays' five-run lead, stay alive in ALDS

David Ortiz savagely trolls Yankees before Game 3 of ALDS

Bad Bunny catches a foul ball at the Yankees-Blue Jays ALDS game

Derek Jeter missed his daughter's school event due to ALDS rain delay

Mariners club three homers, push Tigers to brink of elimination

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / 21 hours ago

Phillies' postseason fate rests on their slumping sluggers

Down 0-2 in the best-of-five NLDS, the Philadelphia Phillies are on the ropes, outclassed by their fellow NL heavyweight Los Angeles Dodgers.

Phillies being let down by stars

Dodgers cruise to 2-0 NLDS lead after dominant outing by ace

Phillies postgame show got into shouting match after Game 2 loss

Dave Roberts names young ace as Dodgers' 'primary option' in save situations

Brewers manager Pat Murphy explains disdain for one postseason tradition

NHL News / Yardbarker / 17 hours ago

Penguins get promising glimpse of future in impressive win

Penguins get promising glimpse of future in impressive season-opening win

It has to make Penguins management and their coaching staff extremely excited.

Could Penguins ask Sidney Crosby to waive no-movement clause amid rebuild?

Blackhawks are likely headed for another lost season

Canadiens face roster issue as NHL insider reveals worrying update

Leafs lost star power, but Craig Berube has the blueprint for success

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / 17 hours ago

Six must-watch CBB teams heading into 2025-26 season

From blue bloods to bracket-busters, these are the six squads to monitor.

Celtics' Jayson Tatum takes job with CBB team during his injury recovery

Iowa begins Ben McCollum era with transfer player landing All-Big Ten nod

Bill Self adds to Kansas' elite recruiting class with four-star center

Tarleton State makes decision on coach Billy Gillispie after conduct review

20 college hoops home arenas that are vastly underrated

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker / 22 hours ago

The five worst touchdown celebrations that led to fumbles

One of the most egregious mistakes in football is when a player drops the ball before crossing the goal line. In 2025 alone, there have already been two such instances of players celebrating too early before scoring.

Cardinals RB Emari Demercado addresses his costly mistake

Cardinals punish HC Jonathan Gannon for sideline altercation with Demercado

When could surging Texans expect injured RB Joe Mixon to return?

Giants refused bold Saquon Barkley request during 2023 contract standoff

Insider shares an offensive change Bears could implement after early bye

College Football News / Yardbarker / 16 hours ago

Texas QB Arch Manning has perfect opportunity to quiet 'flop' talk

The media overhyped the Texas quarterback ahead of the 2025 season, and now the media is tearing him down.

What Steve Sarkisian found out about Manning in Florida loss

No. 5 Texas A&M shouldn't overlook Florida, DJ Lagway

Why Oklahoma is pumping the brakes on a John Mateer return

Colorado's Deion Sanders is dealing with another blood clot issue

Bill Belichick's North Carolina documentary series has been scrapped

20 most memorable CFB scandals

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 7

Knicks' Mike Brown shuts down Giannis trade chatter

Knicks' Mike Brown shuts down Giannis Antetokounmpo trade chatter

Despite the recent discussions surrounding Antetokounmpo, Brown must ensure his Knicks team is fully locked in for the start of the season.

Antetokounmpo only had one team in mind for potential trade

Lakers star LeBron James' lame stunt hoodwinks ticket buyers

Preseason is Bronny James' last hope for a meaningful role

What brutal injury means for Thunder guard Nikola Topic

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg shows versatility in preseason debut

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / 20 hours ago

Ryan Blaney continuing to blossom into modern superstar

Ryan Blaney continuing to blossom into one of NASCAR's modern superstars

Over the last three years, Ryan Blaney has found a way to consistently perform in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs when it matters the most.

Justin Allgaier chasing consecutive Xfinity Series titles under little pressure

Denny Hamlin still chasing an elusive title two decades into his career

Katherine Legge making return to NASCAR Cup competition at Las Vegas

NASCAR makes a huge announcement in anti-trust case between teams, NASCAR

Connor Zilisch's 2025 season has been legendary regardless of playoff fate

Trevor Lawrence News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most NFL QB two-rushing-TD games' quiz

How many of the 49 NFL quarterbacks in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) to rush for at least two touchdowns in a game multiple times can you name in six minutes?

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

The 'Rookie passing leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'Passing leaders by NFL team' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / 20 hours ago

Blackhawks are likely headed for another lost season

At first glance, and if you were only looking at the final score, it might be easy to look at the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night as a somewhat promising start to their 2025-26 season.

Panthers continue where they left off, nab late winner past Blackhawks

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The 'NHL Calder Memorial Trophy winners since 1980-81' quiz