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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January 6, 2025 | NBA

Coby White's dunk over Victor Wembanyama lifts surging Bulls to win over Spurs

Bulls guard Coby White sealed Chicago's comeback 114-110 win over San Antonio on Monday with an emphatic slam dunk over Spurs center Victor Wembanyama.

January 6, 2025 | College Football

Bryce Lance's big game propels NDSU dynasty to 10th title

The Lance family is becoming North Dakota State royalty. On Monday, North Dakota State won its 10th national title overall and fifth in the last eight seasons, withstanding a furious Montana State second-half rally in a 35-32 win.

January 6, 2025 | Detroit Pistons

Pistons' Cade Cunningham continues to bolster case for first All-Star nod

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham continued his push for his first All-Star Game nod on Monday in Detroit's 118-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

January 6, 2025

Arizona State receives significant 2025 boost with key playmaker's announcement

Arizona State nearly pulled off the upset of the College Football Playoff in the Peach Bowl against Texas. Thanks to a key 2024 playmaker's recent announcement, it might not be an upset next time.

January 6, 2025 | Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars' front office decision should worry coaching candidates

The Jaguars could have had the most attractive opening in the 2025 NFL hiring cycle. Instead, owner Shad Khan's decision to retain general manager Trent Baalke makes it one of the worst.

January 4, 2025 | Green Bay Packers

Packers could be without two-time Pro Bowler for rest of the season

He has been limited to seven games this season due to a knee injury.

January 4, 2025 | College Basketball

Iowa State defense proves to be championship-caliber in blowout win over Baylor

Iowa State showed why it's on the shortlist of men's college basketball national championship hopefuls with an emphatic win over conference rival Baylor.

January 4, 2025 | NFL

Ravens-Browns takeaways: Action-packed game begins Week 18

Here are our takeaways from the first game of the Week 18 slate.

January 4, 2025 | NFL

Updated NFL Comeback Player of the Year odds shows why league needs a Most Improved Player category

Darnold has been excellent for the Vikings (14-2), but based on the Associated Press's voting criteria, he should be ineligible for the Comeback Player of the Year award.

January 2, 2025 | NFL

Biggest AFC Pro Bowl snubs: Broncos D-lineman is a glaring miss

On Thursday, the NFL revealed the 2025 Pro Bowl Games rosters. Here are five AFC players with the biggest gripes about not making the initial cut.

January 2, 2025 | College Football

Five best NFL fits for ASU running back Cam Skattebo

After Cam Skattebo's exhilarating performance in the Peach Bowl, more than a few NFL front offices were probably daydreaming about how he'd look in their offense.

January 2, 2025 | NFL

Biggest NFC Pro Bowl snubs: Lions star safety's omission a genuine head-scratcher

These NFC players should have the biggest gripes about not making the initial cut.

January 1, 2025

Watch: Cam Skattebo does it all as Arizona State storms back to tie game

After a frustrating first half, Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo willed the Sun Devils into a tie with Texas at the College Football Playoff quarterfinal Peach Bowl.