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Marlins season on pause following coronavirus outbreak
MLB is reportedly considering schedule changes that could involve shutting the Marlins and Phillies down for an undetermined time.
Ranking the skill position player groups for every NFL team
While the offensive line is the foundation of an offense, the skill players at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end get most of the public attention. Here's a look at the top skill positions grounds in the NFL from 1-32.
All 30 MLB lineups, ranked
MLB has seen more home runs than ever recently, and runs have increased accordingly. Which teams have the most imposing lineups in MLB? We rank each squad from one to 30.
The most explosive player on every NFL team
Top NFL players show elite speed, quickness, and strength. It takes a combination of those qualities to be considered the most explosive, as these 32 game changers on each NFL roster show.
The 'Defensive backs selected in the top 10 of the NFL Draft' quiz
Since the 2000, 25 defensive backs have been selected in the top 10 of the NFL Draft. How many of the 25 can you name in five minutes?
Every NFL team's biggest question mark as training camp opens
With NFL training camps scheduled to open in less than two weeks, teams are getting ready for an unprecedented season in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bubble watch: Key issues facing NBA's elite teams
If Ben Simmons jacks up some threes, the 76ers' chances of winning a title may improve. Kawhi Leonard headlines a great roster, but is the Clippers' chemistry solid? Yardbarker's Pat Heery examines question facing five NBA powerhouses.
The key storyline for every top 25 college football team
Hopefully the 2020 college football season can be as close to normal as we can possibly have it, as we usher in a new era. College football is coming off a year that saw a different national champion than the usual Alabama-Clemson duo and a lot of questions surrounding programs across the country.
COVID-19 and sports: Latest updates across all leagues
The NBA, NHL and MLB have announced plans to return to play, but with news breaking so often, we’ve gathered the latest stories fans need to know.
NHL players who opted out of the 2019-20 return to play
As part of the NHL's collective bargaining agreement, which has been extended through 2024-25, and return-to-play plan, every player had the opportunity to opt out of the rest of this season by 5 p.m.
Fears rising MLB season could be in jeopardy after just one weekend
Again, we’re literally days into the 2020 MLB season. The league isn’t playing in a bubble, like MLS and the NBA. So it was inevitable that positive tests would impact teams.
The 'More than one Cy Young Award' quiz
In MLB history, 21 pitchers have won more than one Cy Young Award. How many can you name in five minutes?
Four factors that will have a major impact on NBA championship race
Oftentimes in basketball, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. As the NBA restart date draws near, you know which players are sitting
The most exciting young player on every NFL team
Speed and youth usually shines in the NFL, as it did in the 2019 season. The NFL has a bright future featuring these elite and exciting young players.
The biggest changes heading into the 2020 college football season
Let's assume the college football season happens as close to normal as we could possibly have. Aside from the impact of COVID-19, there will be a lot of interesting changes that should make for a great season.
Justin Verlander shut down with forearm strain; ace denies report of season-ending injury
Astros ace and reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander has been diagnosed with a forearm strain and has been shut down, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
Will the NBA offseason be just as bizarre as the season has been?
The season hasn't even resumed yet, but that's not stopping Yardbarker's Pat Heery and Sean Keane from weighing in on what players could be on the move in the offseason. Could Giannis, Ben Simmons and The Beard be dealt?
NFL rankings: Teams best, worst equipped for challenging season
The altered offseason probably will disproportionately impact franchises that made big changes or ones set to rely on rookies in essential roles. With that in mind, Yardbarker ranks NFL teams on their ability to navigate a COVID-19-plagued season.
10 series that could define 60-game MLB season
Let's pencil in the mega-talented Dodgers, Yankees and Astros for the playoffs. Los Angeles and Houston will play in two of the more anticipated series of the regular season, writes Yardbarker's Daniel E. Epstein.
NFL players and coaches who are on the hot seat in 2020
There are NFL players and coaches on the hot seat every year, and despite the changes to this offseason due to COVID-19, the 2020 season won't be any different.
'Mitchie-Poo,' 'Nails' and three crazy Phillies all-nighters in early July 1993
In early July 1993, the Phillies played three weird games within a week. “I’ve never been through anything like this," Philadelphia reliever Mitch "The Wild Thing" Williams said of Game 2, which ended just before sunrise.
NBA players who were most helped and hurt by the season resumption
Twenty-two NBA teams will be restarting the season in Orlando, all isolated in one huge facility. But the restart won't be equal for all players. From injuries, to rest, to health issues, to player opt-outs, some players are getting a boost from the season's suspension and delay, and others are taking a big hit.
Jamal Adams traded from Jets to Seahawks for massive haul
The Seattle Seahawks have made one of the offseason’s biggest moves, and Jamal Adams is getting his wish to get out of New York.
Knicks finalizing five-year deal to make Tom Thibodeau next head coach
Thibodeau will become the 10th full-time head coach the Knicks have had this century. He'll replace interim coach Mike Miller, who was another candidate for the permanent job.
Zion Williamson could play on opening night after return to bubble
Zion Williamson has a chance to play on opening night after the NBA announced his quarantine period upon returning to the Orlando bubble.
One player on every MLB team primed for regression in 2020
There are often warning signs for MLB players who might see their play decline in the future. These are the players set to regress in the shortened 2020 MLB season.
The top storyline for each team heading into the shortened 2020 MLB season
The unprecedented 2020 MLB season brings many storylines for all 30 teams. As we enter Opening Day, here's a look at the top storylines for each team.
Cespedes for the rest of us! Yoenis slams Opening Day homer for Mets
Now if the Mets could only get a full season out of Cespedes.
What 'bubble' crown would mean for King James, Kawhi, other NBA stars
LeBron could reestablish himself as the Best Player on the Planet with a "bubble" title, writes Yardbarker's Pat Heery.
Zion Williamson has returned to Orlando bubble
Zion Williamson is officially back in the bubble.
Can the Golden State Warriors reach the NBA Finals in 2021?
With a fully recovered squad and a shortened season, is it possible for the Warriors to win the NBA championship in 2021?
Blue Jays confirm they'll play home games in Buffalo this season
The Blue Jays will play their first home game on July 29 against the Washington Nationals after their season-opening series against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The 'Original names of sports franchises' quiz
How many of the original incarnations of these NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL franchises can you name in five minutes?
Revisiting the biggest storylines from the 2019-20 NHL season
After a four-month hiatus, the 2019-20 NHL season is set to resume for some summer hockey. There will be 24 teams in the playoffs, two hub cities and a lot of uncertainty, but we are still hopeful to see the Stanley Cup awarded this season with the return to play on Aug. 1.
Winners and losers from MLB Opening Night
The Yankees and Nations saw their game get called after inclement weather invaded D.C. But on the West Coast, Gabe Kapler rained on the Giants' parade.
Preseason odds to win the 2020-21 college football national championship
The folks at betonline.ag have laid their early odds for the 2020 season. Here's a look at the teams with the 25 best odds, in order from worst to best — as of July 6.
MLB world reacts to rain delay in Yankees-Nationals opener
Fans have been waiting for the 2020 Major League Baseball season to start since March. Of course, said fans now have to deal with a rain delay during the first game of the season.
Finding Steve Kerr's place among the greatest coaches in NBA history
By taking all the coaching principles he learned from Phil Jackson, Gregg Popovich and others and instilling those to his team, Kerr changed the game and built a dynasty with the Warriors..
Dodgers place Clayton Kershaw on injured list, recall Dustin May
The Dodgers announced that they’ve placed scheduled Opening Day starter Clayton Kershaw on the injured list and recalled right-hander Dustin May from their alternate training site.
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