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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.

Caitlin Clark makes monumental decision as Fever try to hold onto playoff berth

The Fever have managed to hold onto eighth place in the standings despite the absence of their best player.

NFL 2025: One player on every team with the most to prove

NFL players are continually required to prove themselves, but here we look at one player from each team that will be especially under the microscope in 2025.

Five NFL teams that must win their Week 1 matchups

A bad first impression in Week 1 could very well be the last impression some NFL teams leave.

Predicting the standings for each NFL division

With the NFL season about to kick off, there's no better time to look ahead and predict how the division standings will shake out by season's end. 

Five memorable moments from Tommy DeVito's tenure with Giants

On Tuesday, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter broke the news that the New York Giants released quarterback Tommy DeVito.

Angry Mike Vrabel vows to find 'rats' within Patriots organization who leaked major news

It's notable that Vrabel's time as head coach in New England is already off to a contentious start.

Uncovering each NFL team's 'hidden flaw'

The NFL season will officially kick off before long. This week, Yardbarker's NFL writers got together to uncover the "hidden flaw" each team is still looking to address before Week 1. 

Rams shouldn't rest easy even with Matthew Stafford back on the field

The Los Angeles Rams got some welcome news Monday morning when starting quarterback Matthew Stafford returned to practice after weeks on the sidelines, but that shouldn't assuage all their fears.

Tennessee's groundbreaking Adidas deal a game-changer for college sports in NIL era

Expect these types of deals to become the norm, too, as universities seek every competitive advantage against one another.

AP preseason rankings highlight USC's tough position in Big Ten

The University of Southern California's football program was given a stark reminder that the team isn't a top contender in the Big Ten Conference.

Four most important NFL players returning from injury at training camp

Across the NFL, training camp is well underway, meaning hope springs eternal for all 32 teams — at least for the summer while everyone is 0-0. These hopes are also fueled by the return of key players from season-ending injuries.

Nico Iamaleava clears the air on decision to transfer to UCLA

On Thursday, new University of California, Los Angeles quarterback Nico Iamaleava took to the podium for the first time as a Bruin, marking a major shift in how NIL deals can quickly change team dynamics and narratives. 

Five top players in contract limbo as NFL training camps start

Here are five players stuck in contract limbo as camp begins.

Five most interesting questions NFL training camp will begin to answer 

The new NFL season is coming into focus as training camp begins. Here are five teams with questions that the results of camp will shed light on.

What massive deals for young stars mean for Jets

The Jets locked in a pair of young stars.

Five MLB teams that must be better in second half of season

A complicated picture has taken shape ahead of the All-Star break.

Dolphins make a surprising move for retired Pro Bowl TE in trade with Giants

The Miami Dolphins executed one of the stranger trades of the NFL offseason.

Mets' roster moves show they have high hopes for young infielder

The New York Mets elected to keep young infielder Ronny Mauricio up in the big leagues and optioned designated hitter Jared Young to make room for returning third baseman Mark Vientos.

Four starting pitchers who could be close to returning from injury

Here are four other pitchers who are set to return to their playoff-caliber teams.

Injury to All-Star ace will test Mets' pitching depth

Senga's absence, no matter how long it'll be, will be a blow to the Mets' dominant pitching rotation, but reinforcements are already on the way.

Three head-scratching coaching decisions that could backfire

The pressure in the win-oriented business of sports is staggering, and sometimes, franchises make rash decisions when it comes to the head coach. That's the story for three different coaches across major sports who led their teams to success this year, but not enough of it.

Five red-hot position battles to monitor ahead of NFL training camps

The kickoff of the 2025 NFL season is months away, but teams have already begun assessing their potential Week 1 rosters.  While non-contact OTAs and mandatory mini-camps aren't as exciting as live contact practices, the position battles that will define the team often begin there.

Hall of Famer provides insight into Juan Soto's early struggles

One of the defining questions of the 2025 MLB season, so far, is why superstar Juan Soto has started so slowly with the New York Mets.