Vikings bring Cousins back via deal with Raiders ahead of trade deadline

Vikings bring Kirk Cousins back via deal with Raiders ahead of trade deadline

Cousins, 38, was originally with the Vikings from 2018 through the 2023 season.

Kevin O’Connell, Justin Jefferson address Vikings' rough QB situation after 'MNF' loss to Bills

Kirk Cousins' run as Raiders starter should be over after disastrous performance vs. 49ers

'MNF' takeaways: Bills show Vikings who the real contenders are

The '3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

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Dolphins reportedly placing starting QB Malik Willis on IR with groin injury

It turns out that the most noteworthy move the Miami Dolphins made on Tuesday before the NFL trade deadline arrived at 4:00 p.m. ET had nothing to do with the club acquiring talent or future draft assets.

Report: Dolphins DT Zach Sieler (biceps) out for season

Jake Bates hits 4 field goals, Lions hold off Dolphins

The 'Fewest completions in a win by team' quiz

Fernando Mendoza News / Yardbarker / November 10

Raiders throwing Fernando Mendoza to the fire at the worst time following Kirk Cousins trade

The Las Vegas Raiders are picking an interesting time to turn to rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

Vikings bring Kirk Cousins back via deal with Raiders ahead of trade deadline

Trading for Kirk Cousins may not have been Vikings' first choice for new QB

Justin Jefferson raised eyebrows with his quote about Vikings’ QB situation

The 'No.1 NFL Draft picks' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 10

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield, Luke Goedeke share strong accusations after loss to Bears

Mayfield and Goedeke were not pleased with some antics they believe the Bears were engaging in.

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield shoulders blame after throwing two interceptions in loss to Bears

'SNF' takeaways: Bears walk off Buccaneers despite career-high four interceptions from QB Caleb Williams

Defiant Caleb Williams vows to 'keep rippin' it' after throwing four interceptions in Bears' win over Buccaneers

The 'Fewest completions in a win by team' quiz

Los Angeles Rams News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '18-sack NFL seasons' quiz

The NFL officially started recording sack totals during the 1982 season, and since then a player has totaled 18 or more sacks in a season on 36 occasions. How many of the 36 can you name in five minutes?

Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / November 10

Tennessee just gave college sports a blueprint for the future and the NCAA should embrace it

Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball has given the rest of the country a template for what the future of college athletics could look like. Instead of running in the other direction, the NCAA and the rest of its members should embrace it.

Early-season madness continues with Minnesota's stunning game-winner vs. Cincinnati

The '1990-91 UNLV Runnin' Rebels' quiz

Soccer News / Yardbarker / November 10

Pochettino's Man United links are compliment for USMNT, not a catastrophe

Mauricio Pochettino's Man United links are a compliment for the USMNT, not a catastrophe

Pochettino has fielded many calls during his two-year tenure with the USMNT.

USMNT watch: How are Americans faring around the globe?

The '2024-25 goal scoring leaders by English Premier League team' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'AL & NL Rookies of the Year' quiz

How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Season HR-leaders by MLB team' quiz

The 'Season hits-leader by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champs' quiz

Los Angeles Rams News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 1K-yard seasons by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players with the most 1,000-receiving-yard NFL seasons for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 10

ESPN nuked college football: 5 ways the sport is changing

ESPN nuked college football: Five ways the sport will never be the same again

The College Football Playoff is expanding to 24 teams in 2027, gutting the very tradition that makes the sport special.

ESPN, CFP agree to $1.7B deal to expand from 12 to 24 teams in 2027

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey supports CFP expansion

The 24-team format could be a spectacular flop

Positives, negatives from 24-team CFP announcement

College football rankings: Predicting the CFP top 12 after Week 10

How the 24-team College Football Playoff would look in 2026

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 9

Blockbuster Davis, Bates trades could put Jags over the top in loaded AFC

Blockbuster Jordan Davis, Jessie Bates III trades could put Jaguars over the top in loaded AFC

The Jacksonville Jaguars are loading up for a playoff run.

Trade grades: Falcons agree to trade Jessie Bates III to Jaguars

Trade grades: Jaguars add Jordan Davis from Eagles for massive haul

Maxx Crosby expects to remain with Raiders through NFL trade deadline

Jets' Will McDonald IV reportedly wants to be moved before trade deadline

It 'would be a surprise' if Giants trade for Colts' Jonathan Taylor

Patriots HC says loss to Packers won't change trade-deadline plans

Entertainment

15 big-name celebrities who were once star athletes

'PTI' host Wilbon stepping back indefinitely because of health issues

'PTI' host Michael Wilbon stepping back indefinitely because of health issues

‘Pardon the Interruption’ has shaped modern sports media, for better or for worse

22 of the most anticipated movie releases in 2025

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 9

Kevin McGonigle, Sal Stewart named MLB rookies of the year

Tigers' Kevin McGonigle, Reds' Sal Stewart named MLB rookies of the year

The 2026 MLB season was full of breakout performances from young stars across the league.

Consistency pays off for McGonigle

Stewart proud of being available every game

Why Jazz Chisholm Jr. fits into the Blue Jays' offseason plans

3 questions facing the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason

Top 5 most likely trade candidates during the MLB offseason

Day 1 in Las Vegas: MLB's lockout clock is louder than the hot stove

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 9

Tipping off: LeBron's spoiled return, rampant tanking continues

The NBA season is in full swing, and trends are beginning to emerge as more games are played.

LeBron James after arrest at Los Angeles home: ‘My family is safe’

Bronny James loses his cool at a fan during Lakers-Pistons game

Lakers stars split scoring duties in back-to-back road wins

Mavericks' dynamic duo of Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg looks unstoppable

Naz Reid helps Hornets end six-game losing streak

James Harden becoming an insurmountable problem for Cavaliers

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / November 9

Herbert shares strong support for McDaniel after Chargers fall to 0-8

Justin Herbert shares strong support for Mike McDaniel after Chargers fall to 0-8

Los Angeles fell to 0-8 on the season when it suffered a 44-22 loss to what had been a two-win Houston Texans (3-5) team on Sunday.

Herbert injury update offers Chargers glimmer of hope to win a game

Rams player issues an apology to Herbert

Chargers TE Charlie Kolar reacts to team's 37-drive TD drought

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes considered day-to-day after elbow-injury scare

Browns HC declines to confirm Deshaun Watson will start vs. Texans

Baker Mayfield, Luke Goedeke share strong accusations after loss to Bears

Soccer News / Yardbarker / November 9

USMNT watch: How are Americans faring around the globe?

Here's what America's best players have accomplished advance of their USMNT return.

USMNT's Folarin Balogun, Christian Pulisic return for Nations League game

Mix of big names and young standouts highlight final USMNT roster

Last-gasp winners and all-time records: Stories from MLS Decision Day

CF Montreal put up for sale, door open for relocation

Premier League roundup: Biggest stories from Matchday 10

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The '150-Rec.-Yard NFL teammates' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 10

'MNF' takeaways: Bills show Vikings who the real contenders are

The Buffalo Bills improved to 7-1 on Monday with a decisive 23-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings in the final game before the 2026 NFL trade deadline. Below, we share our instant reaction to the one-sided affair with one key takeaway, game MVP and more.

Josh Allen, James Cook reach the same milestone in Bills' 'MNF' win

Cardinals' Carson Beck in line for NFL debut amid Gardner Minshew injury

QB Josh Johnson's NFL tour continues on 15th NFL team

Colts reportedly tell Daniel Jones they won't trade him amid Vikings rumors

Top rookie performers from NFL Week 9

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 10

Valkyries' Juste Jocyte wants out even after WNBA title win

The Golden State Valkyries’ championship high appears to be over for one player.

Natalie Nakase had players nearly losing it after Valkyries’ title parade

Angel Reese gets trolled at the Valkyries’ championship parade

Reese announces exciting news after move away from WNBA

Caitlin Clark shares offseason move away from Fever

Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd have broken up

Golf News / Yardbarker / November 9

Why are some athletes skipping the DP World Tour Championship?

The DP World Tour is coming to a close this upcoming Sunday with the final tournament of the season.

Open Championship returning to Carnoustie in 2029

Blades Brown, 19, takes Cabo playoff; youngest winner on tour since 1931

LIV Golf will liquidate, shut down efforts to reboot

Bryson DeChambeau on LIV Golf: 'I gave it everything I had’

Charlie Woods officially commits to Florida State with Tiger Woods on hand

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 9

Keith Tkachuk celebrates his children during emotional Hall of Fame speech

Keith Tkachuk celebrated his three children and the rest of his family as the former NHLer gave his Hockey Hall of Fame induction speech in Toronto Monday night.

Tkachuk booed at Hockey Hall of Fame Game in Toronto

Devils' decision to sit Connor Hellebuyck at Jets deflates goalie's return

Connor McDavid's assist streak ends, but Oilers defeat Rangers

Flyers notch road win while adding to Canucks' misery

Former NHLer Bobby Sheehan dies at 77

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '150-Rec.-Yard NFL teammates' quiz

How many of the pairs of teammates to go over 150 receiving-yards in the same NFL game can you name in six minutes?

The 'Active 110-receiving-yard games' quiz

The 'Active multi-TD-catch games leaders' quiz

The 'NFL head coach wins leaders' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / November 10

James Harden becoming an insurmountable problem for Cavaliers

James Harden is falling, and he's bringing the Cleveland Cavaliers down with him.

Hornets catch fire from deep, snap 6-game slide vs. Cavaliers

Jalen Brunson heats up in second quarter, Knicks take down Cavaliers

The 'Most 11-assist NBA Playoff games' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 9

Early-season madness continues with Minnesota's game-winner

Early-season madness continues with Minnesota's stunning game-winner vs. Cincinnati

The opening week of the college basketball season featured a top-five upset and a victorious 28.5-point underdog. Fortunately for fans, Week 2 has picked up right where Week 1 left off, thanks to Minnesota’s last-second 63-61 victory at Cincinnati.

We already have our first stunning upset of the 2026-27 college basketball season

UCLA surges into top 10 of men's basketball poll

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 9

Top rookie performers from NFL Week 9

We're nearly halfway through the 2026 NFL season, and we're starting to notice some top rookies going from first-year players to legitimate NFL stars. Let's break down the three best rookie performances we saw in Week 9.

NFL Week 9 winners, losers: Myles Garrett dominates in return; Packers send message

NFL Week 9 lowlights: Patriots crushed, another end-of-game Commanders debacle and Cleveland's running back regret

The 'Most 1K-yard seasons by NFL team' quiz

Los Angeles Rams News / Yardbarker / November 9

Puka Nacua's injury creates big problem for Matthew Stafford, Rams

Puka Nacua's injury creates massive problem for Matthew Stafford, Rams

Even when it seems like things are headed in the right direction for the Los Angeles Rams, they suffer another major injury blow. Myles Garrett and Davante Adams are two players who have already suffered lengthy absences, and it now appears that a third superstar is headed for one as well.

Patriots' A.J. Brown expected to travel with team to Munich

Cardinals WR Michael Wilson’s promising season cut short by neck injury

What does Brandon Aiyuk's reinstatement mean for 49ers?

Fox's Greg Olsen clarifies his criticism of Giants WR Malik Nabers

Packers' struggling run game takes hit with Josh Jacobs injury update

John Harbaugh indicates Cam Skattebo, J.J. McCarthy will be ready for 'TNF'

Brandon Aiyuk News / Yardbarker / November 9

What does Brandon Aiyuk's reinstatement mean for 49ers?

The next chapter in the San Francisco 49ers-Brandon Aiyuk saga was written on Monday as the NFL reinstated the wide receiver from the reserve/left squad list, per Tom Pelissero of Netflix and The Ringer. Aiyuk reported to his team physical on Monday, which triggered the reinstatement.

49ers defense rebounds in a big way in win over Raiders

Christian McCaffrey's latest record showcases incredible longevity

NFL Week 9 winners, losers: Myles Garrett dominates in return; Packers send message

The '2023 1K-yard NFL receivers' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 9

How the 24-team College Football Playoff would look in 2026

Heather Dinich of ESPN reported on Monday Morning that an agreement between the network and the College Football Playoff to expand to 24 teams in 2027 is in place. The 24-team CFP is a five-year, $1.7 billion deal, per Dinich.

College football rankings: New AP Top 25 poll crowns a new No. 1 for Week 11

College football rankings: ESPN overhauls FPI for Week 11

5 biggest takeaways from Week 10 of college football

CFB Week 10 winners, losers: Notre Dame, Tennessee improve CFP claims, Kyle Whittingham's Michigan struggles and the best running back no one's talking about

Can you name the top 15 receivers in LSU Tigers history?