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Conor Killmurray

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Conor Killmurray is a long-suffering fan of New York sports, particularly the Giants and Mets—a potent combination for heartbreak, if you ask him. He graduated from West Chester University with a degree in English and enjoys searching for the most interesting sports stories to write about.

NFL insider reveals next step for Bills ex-head coach Sean McDermott

The NFL coaching carousel has been at high speed this season, with a record-tying 10 firings of head coaches. Among those firings have been well-respected coaches who couldn't survive the frustrations of their fanbases and ownership. 

NFL fan base confidence rating: Where does your team stand?

As the NFL turns its attention toward coaching changes, roster shakeups, the Super Bowl and draft season, fan confidence varies wildly from city to city.

NFL official provides clarity on controversial interception in Bills-Broncos playoff game

For NFL Rules Analyst Walt Anderson, there was no uncertainty when Denver Broncos defensive back Ja'Quan McMillian wrestled the ball away from Buffalo Bills wide receiver Brandin Cooks in overtime of Saturday's divisional-round matchup.

Tom Brady explains the best way to throw a football in the wind during viral moment

Brady delivered exactly the kind of insight Fox was hoping for when it paid the former quarterback $375 million to become an analyst. 

Robert Saleh and four other under-the-radar NFL head-coaching candidates to watch out for

Here are five candidates flying under the radar who could earn a promotion.

Toughest conversation every NFL front office must have this offseason

The NFL offseason isn’t just about draft boards, cap space and free-agent wish lists. It’s also about the conversations teams must have — the uncomfortable, franchise-shaping discussions that could determine whether a contender keeps rolling or a rebuilding team finally admits where it stands.

Winners and losers of the first 18 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft

Here are two winners and two losers picking in the first half of the 2026 NFL draft.

The five most important players to watch in the NFL playoffs

Which players will have the most impact on how long their team remains in the playoffs?

Philip Rivers reflects on an unexpected coda to his 18-year career

The most unexpected story in the NFL might have ended when Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers left the field with five seconds left in the game on Sunday. 

Buried nugget in 'Tank Bowl' report suggests Giants GM Joe Schoen's job is inexplicably safe

Schoen has put together teams that were within one loss of securing the No. 1 overall pick in back-to-back seasons. 

Giants looking to poach Marcus Freeman from Notre Dame could be a mistake

Would Freeman be a good choice for the Giants?

Every NFL team’s 2025 MVP — from Packers EDGE Micah Parsons to Bills QB Josh Allen

Yardbarker NFL writers identify the MVP for every NFL team, weighing on-field impact, consistency and importance to overall success.

NFL fan-base satisfaction index: How floundering Eagles, Giants and your team rate

This NFL season has delivered plenty of surprising turns, giving fan bases across the league a wide range of emotions.

Aaron Rodgers defends Mike Tomlin as Steelers cling to AFC North lead

The Pittsburgh Steelers gained a much-needed advantage in the AFC North standings after beating the Baltimore Ravens 27-22 on Sunday.

Jayden Daniels' return to action is short-lived as Commanders' playoff hopes end

Washington Commanders second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels' snake-bitten season continued on Sunday when he reinjured his left elbow. Daniels was out for three weeks due to injuring the same elbow in Week 10.

BYU HC calls for fair process in CFP rankings after Big 12 title loss

For the No. 11 Brigham Young Cougars (11-2), their 34-7 loss in the Big 12 Championship Game to the No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders (12-1) could knock them out of the 12-team tournament.

Georgia's intense postgame stunt sends message to rest of CFP hopefuls

The University of Georgia football team didn't just win the Southeastern Conference championship on Saturday; they took it by force. The No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs demolished No. 9 University of Alabama 28-7 en route to the program's first-ever back-to-back SEC championship. 

Browns players sound off on another altercation with 49ers WR Jauan Jennings

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings continues to grow his reputation among fellow players, and it's not a good one.

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski won't commit to Shedeur Sanders beyond next week

The quarterback carousel for the Cleveland Browns appears to have come to a halt, for now. 

Matthew Stafford breaks record previously held by Tom Brady

Stafford exceeded a streak set by legendary QB Tom Brady, only to see the streak end almost immediately after the record-setting throw.

Malik Nabers has strong opinions on who's to blame for the Giants' latest fourth-quarter collapse 

On Sunday, the New York Giants' 34-27 overtime defeat to the Detroit Lions was their 10th loss of the year. It was a frustratingly familiar loss for a team that's 2-5 in games they led by 10 or more points. 

Steelers' T.J. Watt breaks a family sack record in Week 12

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end T.J. Watt hit a major career milestone that also made Watt family history on Sunday.  

Giants' trick-play TD continues impressive opening-drive success

The 2-9 Giants need every advantage they can get if they want to salvage something respectable from this season.

Bears flip the script after nearly repeating Week 1 collapse

On Sunday, the Week 11 matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings was almost a repeat of the Bears collapse in Week 1, but Ben Johnson's Bears are finally coming into their own. 

Mike McDaniel's status as Dolphins HC cools off following overtime win in Spain

The Dolphins have now won three of their last four games.