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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.

Report: Yankees interested in trading for All-Star slugger

The New York Yankees are expected to be buyers at the trade deadline as they fight to remain in the postseason race, and they reportedly have an All-Star slugger on their wish list.

Wyndham Clark pulls petty move in wake of U.S. Open venue ban

Wyndham Clark has made headlines for the wrong reason on more than one occasion this season.

Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart shares advice he got from Eli Manning

Jaxson Dart is hoping to become the next quarterback to bring a Super Bowl title to the Giants, and he has already received some advice from the last person to accomplish that feat.

Golf analyst Smylie Kaufman addresses vulgar hot-mic moment

NBC golf analyst Smylie Kaufman had an embarrassing on-air moment while covering the second round of The Open Championship on Friday.

Cam Newton shares why Jalen Hurts is not a top-10 QB

Jalen Hurts has led the Philadelphia Eagles to two Super Bowls in his first five NFL seasons, but Cam Newton has not seen nearly enough yet.  

Shane Lowry has strong reaction to being assessed two-stroke penalty

Shane Lowry caught an unfortunate break during the second round of The Open Championship on Friday, and the Irishman suggested that he disagreed with the ruling.

Report reveals Pirates' stance on trading Paul Skenes

The Pittsburgh Pirates are on pace to miss the playoffs for the 10th consecutive season, and some have wondered if they will consider trading Paul Skenes for a massive haul of prospects.

Texas A&M HC addresses talk of Shemar Stewart returning to school

Cincinnati Bengals first-round draft pick Shemar Stewart still has yet to sign a contract with the team, but it sounds like the talk of him returning to Texas A&M can officially be put to rest.

Damian Lillard shocks NBA after signing with surprising team

Damian Lillard had been linked to several contending teams since he was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks, but the star point guard has instead opted for a homecoming.

Crazy stat about Mike Williams goes viral after his retirement

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams has decided to retire, and the surprising news has called attention to one of the most impressive statistics you will ever see.

AFC: Top non-QB storylines entering training camp

Yardbarker's NFL writers came together this week to identify the top non-QB storylines each team is facing heading into camp. 

Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs hints at big change to his role

Jahmyr Gibbs has been one of the most explosive players in the NFL over the past two seasons, and we may see a slight shift in how the Detroit Lions use him this season.

Johnny Manziel shares how NIL would have changed his career

Johnny Manziel had two years of college eligibility remaining when he declared for the 2014 NFL Draft.

New injury raises more questions about this 76ers star

Paul George missed half of his first season with the Philadelphia 76ers, and the nine-time All-Star is now rehabbing from yet another injury.

Emmanuel Acho shares blunt message after cancellation of FS1 show

Emmanuel Acho received some bad news recently about his media career, and the former NFL linebacker has addressed it with a message on social media. 

AFC under-the-radar rookies, training camp reporting dates

The first round of the NFL Draft doesn't produce all the stars. Teams mine gems beyond the first 32 picks.

Angel Reese believes the WNBA has an officiating problem

WNBA officials have faced considerable criticism from both players and coaches this season, and Angel Reese believes the league has a significant problem on its hands.

Major update emerges about Bradley Beal's future with Suns

The Phoenix Suns finalized a trade on Sunday to send Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets as part of a record seven-team deal, and it appears they are inching closer to moving on from another one of their star players.

Pirates make MLB history after getting swept by Mariners

The Pittsburgh Pirates were swept by the Seattle Mariners over the weekend after their bats went completely cold, and they made some unique history in the process.

Diamondbacks' Randal Grichuk thrills crowd with rare feat

Grichuk got a once-in-a-lifetime bounce.

NBA implements interesting new rule for 2025 Summer League

The NBA has implemented a new rule for the 2025 Summer League, and it may only be a matter of time before it makes it to the regular season.

NFL Draft bust hoping for another shot after injury

He has failed to live up to expectations since he was drafted out of Notre Dame five years ago, but the wide receiver is hoping there is still time to change that.

Yankees SS Anthony Volpe answers tough questions amid slump

Volpe is having a nightmare season at the plate, but he still made himself available to the media following his latest hitless performance.

Paul Pierce makes wild claim about his NBA career after LeBron James' comments

LeBron James recently had high praise for Kevin Durant that caught Paul Pierce's attention.

Report: Suns could make surprising move with Bradley Beal

The Phoenix Suns broke up their underachieving trio of star players when they recently traded Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, and it sounds like Bradley Beal could be the next to go.