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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 

Three moves Knicks must make after landing Mikal Bridges

The Knicks still have some major questions that must be answered before free agency. With that in mind, here are three moves the Knicks must make in the wake of the Mikal Bridges trade.  

Predicting the 10 highest-rated players in 'College Football 25'

For the first time in over a decade, Electronic Arts is back in the college football video game scene.

Ranking the best NBA team fits for USC's Bronny James

The 2024 NBA Draft begins Wednesday, and much of the spotlight will be on USC’s Bronny James. 

A pessimist's guide to the 2024 New York Jets

We've already touched on why New York should be optimistic about 2024. Here's why the team should be concerned heading into the season. 

One move each AL West team must make before the trade deadline

The MLB trade deadline is July 30 at 6 p.m. ET, and because only 11 teams have winning records, it promises to be the most intriguing day of the season. Here is a move each AL West team should make.

2024 NBA Draft FAQ: Top prospects, trade chips, Bronny James

With the 2023-24 NBA season officially behind us, attention turns to the NBA Draft, which will be held on June 26 and 27. In preparation for the two-day event, here are the answers to some of the biggest questions regarding the 2024 NBA Draft.

One move each NL East team must make before the trade deadline

Here is one move each NL East team must make ahead of the trade deadline.

One move each AL East team must make before the trade deadline

The MLB trade deadline is July 30 at 6 p.m. ET, and because only 11 teams have winning records through Sunday, it promises to be the most intriguing day of the season. Here's a move each member of the AL East should make.

MLB all-under-25 team: Pirates, Orioles, Royals, Giants well-represented

Major League Baseball has seen an influx of promising young talent over the past few years, with several players establishing themselves as future superstars. Here's a look at the most promising talents under 25.

Three under-the-radar NBA Draft prospects with high potentials

The 2024 NBA Draft is on June 26 and 27, and while many analysts believe this is a relatively weak class, there are sure to be some hidden gems who'll eventually become productive players. 

Five underrated MLB trade chips contenders should consider targeting

The 2024 MLB trade deadline is July 30 at 6 p.m. ET, and while struggling teams still have time to turn their seasons around, a seller's market has begun to form. Here are five underrated trade chips contenders should consider.

An optimist's guide to the 2024 New England Patriots

The night is always darkest before the dawn and that might be the case with the 2024 New England Patriots. But the dawn is coming.

An optimist's guide to the 2024 New York Jets

With the upgrades the team made this offseason and the AFC East landscape potentially in flux, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the Jets in 2024.

Three reasons why Dan Hurley would be right hire for Lakers

Hurley has experienced a meteoric rise over the past two seasons, during which he led the Huskies to back-to-back national championships and became college basketball's top coach.

Ranking the 10 best players in the NBA Finals

The stars will be out for the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics when the NBA Finals open on Thursday.

MLB awards check-in: Three leading Cy Young candidates in each league

We're just over two months into the 2024 MLB season, and while it's still early, there's more than enough information to rank our three leading candidates for each Cy Young Award. 

MLB awards check-in: Three leading Rookie of the Year candidates in each league

We're just over two months into the 2024 MLB season and while it's still early, there's more than enough information to rank our three leading candidates for each Rookie of the Year Award. 

MLB awards check-in: Three leading MVP candidates in each league

We're just over two months into the 2024 MLB season and while it's still early, there's more than enough information to rank our three leading candidates for each MVP Award.

An optimist's guide to the 2024 Buffalo Bills

Even though the team might look different this season, Buffalo should still firmly be considered a Super Bowl contender. Here is why.

Five reasons why Mavericks will beat Celtics in NBA Finals

Luka Doncic and the playoff-tested Mavericks are positioned to prevent Boston from hanging banner No. 18.

Pirates' Paul Skenes is already worthy of All-Star selection

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes is making a legitimate case for the All-Star team just four starts into his major league career.

Ranking the trade possibilities for 10 NBA stars

The NBA offseason is just around the corner and there will be plenty of buzz about stars wanting to be traded.

Giants edge rusher knows he must take another step in his third season

After making significant strides in his second NFL season, the Giants edge rusher has his sights set on taking yet another leap in 2024.

Insider reveals Sixers' top free-agent target, backup plan this offseason

The Philadelphia 76ers are entering one of the most pivotal offseasons in franchise history.

MLB officials expect automated ball-strike system to be implemented in 2026

Major League Baseball has been flirting with the idea of implementing robot umpires for some time, and it appears that the idea will soon become a reality.