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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 

Fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em: Expect this rookie wideout to carry momentum into Week 6

Here's what to do about several flex options, streaming candidates and other players you might be unsure about plugging into your starting lineup in Week 6.

Takeaways from Yankees-Royals Game 4: New York returns to ALCS thanks to Gerrit Cole's gem

Cole had a bounce-back performance to clinch the series, but he wasn't the only Yankee to rebound nicely.

Takeaways from Guardians-Tigers Game 4: David Fry's heroics force winner-take-all Game 5 in ALDS

The win snaps the Guardians' postseason record of 11 consecutive losses when facing elimination.

Takeaways from Tigers-Guardians Game 3: Pitching chaos has Detroit on cusp of ALCS

The Tigers were five games under .500 entering August. Now, they're one win away from punching their ticket to the American League Championship Series.

Takeaways from Dodgers-Padres Game 3: San Diego is one win away from NLCS thanks to six-run outburst

The San Diego Padres have cemented themselves as the most dangerous team remaining in the postseason. On Tuesday, a six-run second-inning scoring outburst propelled San Diego to a 6-5 home win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving the team a 2-1 lead in the National League Division Series.

Takeaways from Mets-Phillies Game 3: Sean Manaea sends Philly to brink of elimination

On Tuesday, New York took a 2-1 lead in the NLDS securing a 7-2 home win against the Phillies. The Mets will have a chance to clinch their first playoff series at Citi Field, which opened in 2009, during Wednesday's Game 4.

Takeaways from Yankees-Royals Game 2: Aaron Judge's October struggles continue

On Monday, Kansas City survived a ninth-inning scare to defeat the New York Yankees 4-2 on the road in Game 2 of the American League Division Series.

NFL Week 5 knee-jerk reactions: QB-needy teams should trade for Joe Flacco, panic sets in for 49ers 

Week 5 of the NFL regular season had no shortage of thrilling moments, stunning comebacks and questionable coaching decisions.

AFC East stock up, down: Patriots CB on rise, Jets HC's seat gets warmer

A quarter of the way through the 2024 NFL season, we're assessing who's trending up and down in each division. Here's the AFC East's stock report from Weeks 1-4.

Fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em: Should you bench Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes in Week 5?

With four teams on bye, starting lineups will be more challenging to set. With that in mind, here's what to do about some flex options, streaming candidates and other players you could be on the fence about locking into your lineup for Week 5.

Takeaways from Orioles-Royals Game 2: K.C.'s bullpen shines in series-clinching win

It's safe to say that the Kansas City Royals' offseason spending spree paid off, as the team is heading to the American League Division Series for the first time since 2015.

Takeaways from Astros-Tigers Game 2: Andy Ibanez's clutch double sends Detroit to ALDS

 The remarkable journey of the 2024 Detroit Tigers continues.

Takeaways from Padres-Braves Game 1: Michael King silences Atlanta

The San Diego Padres cruised to a 4-0 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the wild-card series on Tuesday behind a dominant performance from starting pitcher Michael King.

Takeaways from Brewers-Mets Game 1: Scoring outburst lifts New York

The New York Mets have been running on fumes over the last week, but their offense still managed to stay hot on Tuesday.

'MNF' takeaways: Titans stomp Dolphins for first win of the season

The Tennessee Titans (1-3) picked up their first win of the season during an ugly "Monday Night Football" matchup, knocking off the Miami Dolphins (1-3), 31-12.

Power rankings entering the 2024 MLB postseason

No team proved to be head and shoulders above its peers during the regular season, which should set up a thrilling postseason. With that in mind, here's how each team stands entering the playoffs.

10 most important people in 2024 MLB postseason

The MLB postseason begins on Tuesday, and this year's field may be the most wide-open in recent memory. From players to managers, here are the 10 most important people to keep an eye on in the MLB postseason. 

Each AFC East team's key to victory in Week 4

We've reached Week 4 of the regular season, and the AFC East will be one of the most intriguing divisions to follow. Here is one thing each team must do to secure a victory. 

Fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em: 49ers' Jauan Jennings primed for another strong outing in Week 4

Whether injuries have decimated your roster or you're desperate for a spark, here's what to do about several flex options, streaming candidates and other players you could be on the fence about starting in Week 4.

'MNF' takeaways: Josh Allen cements himself as MVP front-runner during Bills' rout of Jaguars

Here are four of the biggest takeaways from Buffalo's dominant win vs. the Jaguars.