Colby Colwell

'It's an embarrassment': NASCAR champion slams playoff format if Corey Heim, Connor Zilisch fail to win championships

The two young stars have had historic seasons, so anything less than a title would be a major disappointment.

Insider cannot compliment Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani enough after latest historic performance

The game itself was historic, but the performance from Shohei Ohtani was one for the record books.

'They're gonna be hard to beat': Former player has high hopes for Packers after win over Steelers

During an appearance on Monday's edition of "Get Up," former player and current ESPN NFL analyst Damien Woody was impressed by what he saw from Green Bay, but especially Love.

'SNF' takeaways: Packers' Jordan Love outplays Aaron Rodgers in comeback win

Despite a rough first half, the Green Bay Packers shut down the Pittsburgh Steelers the rest of the way as quarterback Jordan Love got the best of Aaron Rodgers in a 35-25 win on "Sunday Night Football," Green Bay's first win in Pittsburgh since 1970.

NASCAR Xfinity 500 takeaways: William Byron delivers walk-off win to advance to Championship 4

Here are three takeaways from the penultimate race of the NASCAR Cup Series season.

'Weight of the world on him': Analyst's take on J.J. McCarthy is right on the money

McCarthy started the first two games this season, going 1-1 before missing the last five games with a right ankle injury

Former NBA player calls Victor Wembanyama the 'best defensive player in the world,' makes strong argument

Victor Wembanyama had a season opener to remember in Wednesday's 125-92 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

NFL rookie report cards 2025: Grading every team’s draft class after seven weeks

With seven weeks of the season in the books, Yardbarker NFL writers graded every NFL team’s rookie class based on production, efficiency and long-term promise.

VJ Edgecombe has historic debut for 76ers in comeback win over Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe had a debut to remember.

NBA champion believes Rockets are still in 'the mix of contenders'

The Houston Rockets gave the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder everything they could handle on Tuesday night, but ultimately came up short in a 125-124 double-overtime classic.

Former player puts Lions atop NFC after impressive win over Buccaneers

The Detroit Lions continue to look like one of the best teams in the NFL through seven weeks.

'MNF' takeaways: Dominant defensive performance lifts Seahawks over gritty Texans

The Seattle Seahawks flexed their muscle with a dominant defensive performance in a 27-19 win over the Houston Texans in the second game of a "Monday Night Football" doubleheader.

'This is a historic loss': Insider calls out Giants after shocking collapse

The New York Giants seemed to be on their way to back-to-back wins with a 19-0 lead over the Denver Broncos entering the fourth quarter on Sunday.

'SNF' takeaways: Vintage performance from Christian McCaffrey lifts 49ers over Falcons

Even with all the key injuries the San Francisco 49ers continue to deal with, a vintage showing from running back Christian McCaffrey was too much for the Atlanta Falcons to overcome in a 20-10 win on "Sunday Night Football."

NASCAR YellaWood 500 takeaways: Chase Briscoe wins OT thriller at Talladega 

Here are three takeaways from the middle race in the Round of 8 in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs:

NASCAR YellaWood 500 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

On Sunday, the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series head to the high banks and unpredictability of Talladega Superspeedway for the running of the YellaWood 500.

2025 NFL trade deadline: One smart move every team should make

With a little more than half the season left, Yardbarker NFL writers pitch a trade each team should make before the deadline.  

Sports betting analyst is confident in No. 6 Alabama ahead of showdown with No. 11 Tennessee

When the third Saturday in October rolls around, it has become an annual tradition for Alabama and Tennessee to square off on the gridiron.

Cup Series crew chief critical of lead-up to bizarre incident at Las Vegas

Byron's crew chief Rudy Fugle spoke about the incident and gave his perspective on how everything transpired.

'MNF' takeaways: Jake Moody plays hero for Bears in walk-off win over Commanders

Here are four takeaways from the final NFL game of Week 6.

'It's not even close': Former HC has Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield atop MVP race

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has simply been sensational this season and certainly one of the best stories in the NFL so far.

'SNF' takeaways: Chiefs get statement win over Lions 

The Kansas City Chiefs overwhelmed the shorthanded Detroit Lions with a 30-17 win behind a historic night from quarterback Patrick Mahomes and a strong defensive showing.

NASCAR South Point 400 takeaways: Denny Hamlin surges late to lock up Championship 4 berth

Here are three takeaways from the Round of 8 opener in the NASCAR Cup Series playoff.

Why a win in the Round of 8 opener at Las Vegas can lead to a NASCAR championship

While the points are as tight as ever, history suggests a win on Sunday bodes well for a title-clincher three weeks later in Phoenix.

NFL pressure-cooker ratings: Who's feeling the most heat on all 32 teams?