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On TwitterMaple Leafs extending young star is big change of pace from previous era
The Toronto Maple Leafs took care of an important piece of business on Sunday afternoon by reportedly re-signing restricted free agent forward Matthew Knies to a six-year contract that will pay him $7.75M per season.
Angel Reese sets WNBA record with another huge rebounding game
Things are starting to come together for Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese. After an up-and-down start to the 2024-25 season, Reese has been on an absolute roll over the past two weeks and continued that on Sunday with one of her best games as a pro.
Pirates sweep of Mets featured some baffling, historic numbers
The 2025 New York Mets are, generally speaking, a very good baseball team. The 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates are, objectively, a very bad baseball team. Those two facts alone made the Pirates' three-game weekend sweep — capped off with an emphatic 12-1 win on Sunday — improbable enough.
Why NHL Draft weekend was a dud for major trades
But despite a ton of rumors in the days and weeks leading up to the 2025 NHL Draft, the weekend went by with only a handful of trades (most of them involving draft picks) and only a couple that really registered as significant player movement.
Mets' slump has reached desperate point
It's not a great time right now for the Mets. It might get even more desperate if they end up getting swept by the Pirates on Sunday.
Kyle Dubas is rapidly rebuilding Penguins' barren farm system
The vision of the Penguins' front office is starting to play out as they rapidly increase the talent level in their farm system.
Sidney Crosby's agent has strong words for trade buzz amid Penguins rebuild
With the Penguins on the front edge of a full-scale rebuild, there has been some speculation as to what it might mean for Sidney Crosby.
Stanley Cup playoffs MVP re-signs with Panthers on risky contract
Nobody is going to blame the Panthers in the moment for doing this. That does not mean it is not without its risks.
Mets lose key starting pitcher to brutal leg injury
Just two days after the New York Mets got one of their starting pitchers (Frankie Montas) back from injury, they lost another one to a potentially significant injury on Thursday night.
At MLB's halfway point, only the most hopeless teams are out of playoff race
With most teams having played their 81st game, the 2025 Major League Baseball season is at its official halfway point.
NHL should shorten regular season, not extend it
Instead of adding games, the NHL should consider reducing the number of regular-season contests.
NFL hot takes: One AFC player on each team who must sizzle in 2025
Sizzle or fizzle? For dozens of NFL players, it's time for them to finally shine in the white-hot spotlight. Ahead of training camps opening in late July, Yardbarker NFL writers identify a player on each AFC team who must get hot this season.
Pirates manager sends needed message to struggling Oneil Cruz
Oneil Cruz has been in a terrible slump.
Diontae Johnson details what led to his suspension from Ravens
The 2024 season was a tumultuous one for wide receiver Diontae Johnson.
Alexander Mogilny's Hockey Hall of Fame induction is long overdue
Whether it be in the NHL or on the international stage, Mogilny shined. But that only tells a part of his story.
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton out of Game 7 with injury
Haliburton left Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday after suffering an apparent non-contact lower-leg injury.
Coastal Carolina coach sounds off on umpires following MCWS ejections
Sunday's Men's College World Series game got off to a wild start when two Coastal Carolina coaches, including head coach Kevin Schnall, were ejected in the top of the first inning of LSU's series-clinching 5-3 win.
New UFC champion crowned after Jon Jones' retirement
UFC CEO Dana White announced on Saturday that Jon Jones, arguably the greatest mixed martial arts fighter to ever step into the octagon, has retired from fighting.
Yankees should have let Clarke Schmidt go for no-hitter
It seems like a missed opportunity for a pitcher who might not get that close again in his career.
Pirates' Mitch Keller is baseball's biggest tough-luck loser
Mitch Keller took the loss for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon, giving him a league-leading 10 losses for the season. The Pirates are also just 3-13 in his first 16 starts, while he owns an individual record of just 1-10.
Cal Raleigh's latest home run makes history, puts him in rare company
Seattle Mariners All-Star catcher Cal Raleigh continued his fantastic season on Saturday afternoon, while also further cementing himself as one of the game's best current power hitters.
Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski making mockery of big league hitters in start to career
The National League Central has another young pitching phenom, and it's Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski.
Pirates pitcher gets suspended by MLB for fan altercation
Multiple fan videos showed him aggressively swinging at a fan.
Dodgers pitcher robbed of rare accomplishment by horrible call
There have only been 118 immaculate innings — striking out the side on nine pitches — in Major League Baseball history, making it one of the rarest accomplishments in the sport.
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