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Eric Smithling

Eric Smithling is a writer based in New Orleans, LA, whose byline also appears on Athlon Sports. He has been with Yardbarker since September 2022, primarily covering the NFL and college football, but also the NBA, WNBA, men’s and women’s college basketball, NHL, tennis and golf. He holds a film studies degree from the University of New Orleans. You can find him on Twitter/X and Threads at @ericsmithling and at Bluesky at @ericsmithling.bsky.social.

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Week 10 worst QB performances: The Bears are ruining another one

Several quarterbacks, young and old, struggled mightily on Sunday. From 22-year-old Caleb Williams to 39-year-old Joe Flacco, here are the five worst quarterback performances from Week 10.

Watch: Spurs' Victor Wembanyama posts two blocks in wild sequence vs. Jazz

Victor Wembanyama did all he could for the Spurs on Saturday night.

Watch: Ole Miss interception seals massive win over Georgia

The Ole Miss Rebels earned their most significant win of the Lane Kiffin era on Saturday. 

CFB Week 11 winners, losers: Ole Miss breaks through

Here are the winners and losers from Week 11 of the college football season.

Latest Zion Williamson update should cause Pelicans to pivot

It's time for the Pelicans to admit this isn't working.

Concerning Tyreek Hill injury update nothing new for ugly Dolphins season

Nothing has gone right for the Dolphins in 2024.

NFL insider suggests NFC South wide receiver won't return in 2024

New Orleans may have lost its best wide receiver for the remainder of the 2024 regular season.

Bronny James assigned to G League as Lakers implement developmental strategy

Bronny James began his back-and-forth march from the NBA to the G League on Thursday.

Florida aims for mediocrity with Billy Napier vote of confidence

On Thursday, Florida athletics director Scott Stricklin shut down speculation about head coach Billy Napier's future. Is keeping Napier the wrong move?

Panthers receive rare positive news with key offensive weapon's extension

We must be living in "The Twilight Zone." The Panthers did something right.

Cavaliers continue undefeated start with a road win over Pelicans

The Cavaliers cleared another hurdle on Wednesday, improving to 9-0, the best start in franchise history.

Florida could receive significant boost vs. Texas with QB DJ Lagway update

Florida received a positive injury update from quarterback DJ Lagway (hamstring) on Wednesday.

Sky is limit for Commanders after splash trade with Saints

Washington struck with its iron still hot.

QB change a desperate attempt from USC HC Lincoln Riley to salvage lost season

USC head coach Lincoln Riley found a scapegoat for the Trojans' frustrating first year as a Big Ten conference member.

Watch: Ja Morant hits pair of 360-degree layups against Nets

Around and around Ja Morant goes. The electrifying Grizzlies guard scored four of his 21 points through three quarters on Monday night against the Nets on two incredible 360-degree layups. 

Watch: Impressive Evan Mobley sequence extends Cavs lead over Bucks

Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley does it all. He gave the Cavaliers an eight-point lead, 42-34, over the Bucks on Monday night with a remarkable individual effort during a second-quarter sequence.

Six coaches who should be on the Saints' radar after HC Dennis Allen's firing

Where do the Saints go from here? These are six candidates who should be on New Orleans' radar as it begins its head coaching search.

'SNF' takeaways: Justin Jefferson, Kevin O'Connell belong in awards conversation

The Vikings snapped their two-game losing streak with a 21-13 win on "Sunday Night Football" against the Colts.

Week 9 worst QB performances: Derek Carr commits cardinal sin in humiliating loss to Panthers

Several NFL quarterbacks had games to forget in Week 9. Here are the five worst quarterback performances from Sunday's NFL action.

CFB Week 10 winners, losers: James Franklin lives down to his reputation

From South Carolina's massive home win over Texas A&M to the Big 12's suddenly precarious playoff positioning, here are Week 10's winners and losers.

Watch: Ohio State, Penn State trade brutal first-half red-zone turnovers

Ohio State and Penn State traded brutal red-zone turnovers in the second quarter of Saturday's marquee college football game.

Watch: Penn State gets first big play in top-five showdown against Ohio State

Penn State made the first big play in Saturday's top-five game against Ohio State.