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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?

MLB playoff takeaways: Blue Jays eliminate Yankees; three series stay alive

The divisional round of the 2025 MLB playoffs continued on Wednesday with all four series taking place.

Rams WR Puka Nacua is on pace for historic season

As impressive as quarterback Matthew Stafford's play has been, a lot of that centers around the historic pace Puka Nacua is on.

Why former player is still confident in Chiefs despite latest loss

Even though the offense finally started to hit its stride, the defense could not hold up on its end as the Kansas City Chiefs fell to the Jacksonville Jaguars, 31-28, in a thriller on Monday night.

MLB playoff takeaways: Dodgers, Brewers take commanding series leads

The divisional round of the 2025 MLB playoffs continued on Monday with the two National League series taking center stage.

'SNF' takeaways: Drake Maye, Patriots make a statement in upset over Bills

On an unusually sloppy night for the Buffalo Bills, the New England Patriots got a clutch performance from quarterback Drake Maye and a game-winning 52-yard field goal from rookie kicker Andres Borregales to pull off the 23-20 upset and hand Buffalo its first loss of the NFL season.

NASCAR Bank of America Roval 400 takeaways: Shane van Gisbergen plays playoff spoiler as drama unfolds behind him

Despite increased tire fall off that challenged drivers all day at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval, Shane van Gisbergen prevailed for his fifth straight win on a road/street course.

It keeps getting worse for Bill Belichick after latest blowout loss for North Carolina

It was over before the game really got going as well.

NASCAR Bank of America Roval 400 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

On Sunday, the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series stay home at the 2.28-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval for the running of the Bank of America Roval 400.

Why former player believes in Browns QB Dillon Gabriel ahead of first start

On Friday's edition of "Get Up," the ESPN analyst and former wide receiver was asked if he sees Gabriel being able to hold onto the job throughout the season.

'This team is terrible': Former player blasts Ravens amid 1-3 start

The Baltimore Ravens have been arguably the most disappointing team in the NFL this season.

One positive development from each NFL franchise (even the bad teams)

October is National Positive Attitude Month, so this week, Yardbarker's NFL writers assembled to identify one positive development each NFL team has seen so far this season. 

Aces withstand resilient Fever in OT thriller to reach WNBA Finals

The Las Vegas Aces got everything they could handle from the resilient Indiana Fever on Tuesday night.

Paul Finebaum says this conference is in 'driver's seat' to win national title

The Big Ten is in a good spot for now, but anything is possible with so much football left to be played.

'MNF' takeaways: Bo Nix shines as Broncos embarrass Bengals

In the second game of a "Monday Night Football" doubleheader, the Denver Broncos feasted on the Cincinnati Bengals in a 28-3 drubbing.

'SNF' takeaways: Packers-Cowboys thriller ends in a tie

In Micah Parsons' return to AT&T Stadium, the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys played to a 40-40 tie on "Sunday Night Football" in the second-highest-scoring tie in NFL history. 

NASCAR Hollywood Casino 400 takeaways: Chase Elliott edges Denny Hamlin in thrilling finish

In a chaotic double-overtime finish that saw Denny Hamlin get together with his 23XI Racing driver and fellow playoff contender Bubba Wallace, Chase Elliott muscled his way around the two exiting Turn 4 to pick up his second win of the season and lock up his Round of 8 berth.