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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June 26, 2024 | Houston Astros

Recent hot streak shows why Astros aren't done yet

The Houston Astros' season may still be alive.

June 25, 2024 | Boston College Eagles

NFL national TV broadcasting FAQ: What to know about Tom Brady, Al Michaels and more

NFL teams aren't the only ones who have been busy this offseason. The league's media partners have been hard at work, too.

June 24, 2024 | NHL

Watch: Wild sequence saves Panthers en route to first Stanley Cup

The Florida Panthers won the first Stanley Cup in franchise history on Monday, but not before one heart-pounding sequence that could have changed the game's complexion.

June 24, 2024 | College Baseball

Tennessee earns redemption with College World Series win

Tennessee earned redemption with its first College World Series win in program history on Monday.

June 24, 2024 | Toronto Blue Jays

Watch: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. blasts home run over Green Monster at Fenway Park

Sportsnet noted that's the longest home run of Guerrero's career and the third-longest at Fenway Park in the Statcast era (2016-present).

June 24, 2024 | NHL

Watch: Panthers, Oilers trade goals early in Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final

The Panthers and Oilers traded fireworks early in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final.

June 24, 2024 | MLB

Watch: Phillies record first triple play of the season

Everything is going Philadelphia's way.

June 24, 2024 | New York Mets

MLB reaches decision on punishment for Mets closer Edwin Diaz

Umpires ejected Diaz before he threw a pitch on Sunday night following an inspection of his glove and hands.

June 24, 2024 | NBA

JJ Redick reveals podcasting future after accepting Lakers job

The Lakers officially introduced JJ Redick as their head coach on Monday, and the former 15-year NBA vet-turned-media member revealed his plans for his podcast this season.

June 22, 2024 | Eastern Michigan Eagles

Eastern Michigan names stadium after Raiders DE and his wife following major donation

Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby and his wife, former Eastern Michigan soccer player Rachel Crosby, were honored recently by Eastern Michigan, which renamed the former Rynearson Stadium after them.

June 22, 2024 | Golf

Golfer accomplishes rare PGA feat with unbelievable third round

Cameron Young had a day for the record books on Saturday at the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship.

June 22, 2024 | Soccer

Watch: Turkey allows own goal against Portugal in Euro 2024

An embarrassing early miscue by Turkey gave Portugal a two-goal lead in the 2024 Euro's group-stage match.

June 22, 2024 | Chicago Cubs

Rough outing a potential worrying omen for Cubs star pitcher

After confounding hitters through the first three months of the season, Imanaga has his own riddle to solve.

June 20, 2024 | Minnesota Twins

Twins third baseman could be MLB's next superstar

He has quickly become one of the best shows on the diamond, and he kept up his torrid pace on Thursday. He blasted a solo home run in the third inning, his ninth in 15 games this season, in a 7-6 extra-innings loss to the Rays.

June 20, 2024 | Chicago Sky

Angel Reese sets WNBA record in Sky's blowout win over Wings

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese's game has translated incredibly well to the WNBA.

June 19, 2024 | College Basketball

NCAA could be on the verge of making a huge mistake

The NCAA might be about to make a big mistake. As Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger reported on Wednesday, "The NCAA moved another step closer on the journey to expand the men's basketball tournament" by an additional four to eight teams as soon as the 2025-26 season.