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Colum Dell

Colum is a Texas transplant, born and raised in New Jersey. In addition to being a West Virginia University alumnus, he is a long-suffering New York Giants, Knicks and Mets fan. He joined Yardbarker in November 2022 and has primarily covered the NFL since. You can find him on X @columdell

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NFL, MLB, NBA and Fantasy Football 

Takeaways from World Series Game 3: Yankees on brink of elimination after bats remain silent

After entering the season as the favorite to win the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are just one win away from achieving their goal.

Week 8 NFL knee-jerk reactions: OROY race is over, National Tight Ends Day is a real holiday

Week 8 featured what was unquestionably the most entertaining slate of games this regular season, with several teams pulling off shocking upsets and delivering some unforgettable moments.

Takeaways from Yankees-Dodgers World Series Game 2: Shohei Ohtani's shoulder injury overshadows win

The Los Angeles Dodgers are up 2-0 in the World Series but that's only halfway to baseball's summit.

Fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em: Can Bears' Caleb Williams stay hot in Week 8?

Here's what to do about several flex options, streaming candidates and other players you could be on the fence about plugging into your starting lineup in Week 8.

Ranking the top 10 World Series MVP contenders 

In a matchup featuring MVPs, multi-time All-Stars and a Cy Young Award winner, the race for World Series MVP will not only be thrilling, but also tightly contested.

'MNF' takeaways: Ravens offense looks unstoppable in commanding win over Bucs

After enduring some early-season struggles, it's safe to say the Baltimore Ravens have regained their status as one of the NFL's elite teams.

NLCS Game 6 takeaways: Dodgers crush Mets to set up World Series date with Yankees

For the fourth time in eight years, the Los Angeles Dodgers are headed to the World Series.

NFL Week 7 knee-jerk reactions: Giants owner won't be sleeping well, Browns answer at quarterback is obvious

A lot happened in Week 7 of the 2024-25 NFL season and we have an immediate opinion on all of it.

ALCS Game 5 takeways: Yankees off to World Series on wings of Juan Soto's 10th-inning homer

The New York Yankees are moving on to the World Series following their ALCS Game 5 win over the Cleveland Guardians. How did they pull it off?

NLCS Game 5 takeaways: Mets erupt for 12 runs to send series back to L.A.

As a team that has shown resilience all season long, it's only fitting that the Mets turned in their best offensive output of the postseason while on the brink of elimination.

ALCS Game 3 takeaways: Jhonkensy Noel, David Fry help Guardians stun Yankees

On Thursday, the Cleveland Guardians secured a season-saving extra-innings win, defeating the New York Yankees 7-5 in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field.

Fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em: Steelers' Najee Harris poised to benefit from potential QB change

Here's what to do about several flex options, streaming candidates and other players you could be on the fence about plugging into your starting lineup in Week 7.

Takeaways from Mets-Dodgers NLCS Game 3: Los Angeles takes 2-1 series lead following rout of New York

The Los Angeles Dodgers are inching closer to ending the New York Mets' magical postseason run and are just two wins away from advancing to the World Series.

One move each AFC East team should make before trade deadline

We already know that the New York Jets are buyers, but who else in the AFC East might be rolling around a shopping cart?

Takeaways from Yankees-Guardians ALCS Game 2: New York takes 2-0 lead behind Aaron Judge's first 2024 postseason home run

If Judge has one last hot streak in him, it'll be difficult for any team to knock off the Yankees. 

Davante Adams is worth the risk for Jets, but won't change season's outcome

The Jets have a lot of problems that the Adams trade doesn't address.

Takeaways from Yankees-Guardians ALCS Game 1: New York capitalizes on Cleveland's pitching meltdown

The New York Yankees look like a complete team at the perfect time. 

NFL Week 6 knee-jerk reactions: Jaguars need a coaching change, Lions OC aces potential audition

Heading to London is turning into a job hazard for NFL head coaches. Knee-jerk reactions to a wild Week 6 in the NFL.

Watch: Chargers RB Kimani Vidal scores TD on first career touch

Active for the first time this season, Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Kimani Vidal wasted no time to make an impact during Sunday's road divisional matchup against the Denver Broncos. 

Watch: Bucs WR Chris Godwin breaks multiple tackles on go-ahead 55-yard TD

The Buccaneers desperately needed to pick up a first down in the third quarter of Sunday's divisional clash with the Spencer Rattler-led New Orleans Saints, but Godwin had his sights set much higher.

Potential fatal flaw for every AFC East team

NFL teams can usually identify their strengths and weaknesses after five weeks of the season. No team is perfect, but some have much bigger issues than others.