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Steve DelVecchio

Steve is a veteran writer who has covered a variety of sports and pop culture topics for more than 15 years. In addition to Yardbarker, his work has been featured on prominent digital publications including Larry Brown Sports, MSN and FOX Sports. The UConn graduate has published more than 40,000 stories and is one of the most experienced trending news writers in the country.

Jim Leonhard lands his first NFL defensive coordinator job

Leonhard has been an assistant with the Denver Broncos for the last two seasons, and he has now landed his most prominent NFL job to date.

Bill Belichick briefly addresses his stunning Hall of Fame snub

The sports world was left shocked this week when it was reported that Belichick will have to wait at least another year to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and fans have been waiting to hear what the legendary coach has to say about the snub.

Grizzlies reveal extent of Ja Morant's latest injury

The Memphis Grizzlies star will now be sidelined again for the foreseeable future.

John Harbaugh has classy gesture on his way out of Baltimore

Harbaugh quickly landed with a new team after he was fired by the Baltimore Ravens earlier this month, and the longtime coach had a classy gesture toward his former team on Saturday.

Could LeBron James take an unexpected path with his NBA future?

LeBron James has been facing an uncertain long-term future with the Los Angeles Lakers since he exercised his player option for the 2025-26 season, but that does not necessarily mean a divorce is inevitable.

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.

Matthew Stafford had savage message for Rams before game-winning drive

The Los Angeles Rams were nearly on the wrong end of a major upset in their wild-card game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, and quarterback Matthew Stafford had an intense message for his teammates before he orchestrated a game-winning drive.

Falcons hire former star QB Matt Ryan in high-ranking role

Ryan is making another career change, and this time, he is returning to a familiar spot.

Is Brian Daboll helping the Giants with their head coach search?

The New York Giants are searching for a new head coach for the fifth time in the last decade, and the man who most recently held the job is assisting with that process.

Trae Young hints at frustration with Hawks after trade to Wizards

The NBA had its first blockbuster trade of the season when Young was sent from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards, and the four-time All-Star has now addressed the move.

Legendary NFL coach retires at age 87

He is walking away after 46 seasons of coaching in the NFL.

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.

Report: Ravens have one top priority with new head coach

The Ravens stunned the NFL when they fired John Harbaugh on Tuesday, and it appears they have one particular goal in mind when searching for the longtime head coach's replacement.

Report: Mike McCarthy to interview for notable NFC head coach job

Mike McCarthy is expected to receive interest from NFL teams for head coaching vacancies this offseason, and he reportedly has an interview lined up with one of his former foes.

Kliff Kingsbury parting ways with Commanders as part of major changes

The Washington Commanders are undergoing significant changes in the wake of a disappointing season, and Kingsbury is among those who are leaving the organization.

Ole Miss star makes decision on future amid LSU speculation

Lane Kiffin has already succeeded in convincing a few Ole Miss players to join him at LSU next season, but the Rebels will have arguably their most important offensive weapon back in 2026.

Kevin Durant had message for Suns after sinking them with game-winner

Durant spent the last two-plus seasons with the Suns before being traded to the Rockets.

Titans receive major news on QB Cam Ward's shoulder injury

The Titans finished 3-14, but Ward showed some signs of growth toward the end of the season.

Bengals send clear message with decision on HC Zac Taylor

The Cincinnati Bengals have now missed the playoffs in three consecutive seasons, and they have made a decision on how to move forward.

Report: Matt Ryan could land prominent role with Falcons

The Falcons are overhauling their front office and coaching staff following an eighth consecutive season in which they missed the playoffs.

Lamar Jackson had noteworthy reaction to Ravens' heartbreaking loss

The Baltimore Ravens saw their season end in heartbreaking fashion when they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers on a missed field goal Sunday night, and Lamar Jackson had an interesting reaction to his team's loss.

New info emerges about Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy's job status heading into offseason

McCarthy will have one more chance to put together a solid performance in his first season as a starting quarterback, and it may go a long way toward determining how the team views him going forward.

Have Browns made decision on HC Kevin Stefanski's future?

The Cleveland Browns have been eliminated from the playoffs for the second consecutive season, and they are now evaluating whether they believe a coaching change would help the franchise.

Report reveals Raiders' stance on Maxx Crosby trade

Crosby had been playing through a knee injury before the Raiders decided to place him on injured reserve and shut him down for the final two games of the season.

Eagles have reportedly made controversial decision about Week 18

The Philadelphia Eagles have a chance to secure the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs if things fall their way in the final week of the regular season.