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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.

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.

Yankees announcer Michael Kay gives Blue Jays bulletin-board material

Kay's comments should be hanging in the clubhouse in Toronto.

Offensive fireworks? Grading AFC skill-position groups

The usual suspects — we're looking at you, Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals — should again have high-powered offenses. But what teams could enter the 2025 NFL season with dreadful offenses?

Texans' Joe Mixon has settled lawsuit related to shooting outside his home

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon has reportedly settled a civil lawsuit related to a shooting that took place outside his home.

Malik Beasley facing troubling lawsuit amid federal gambling probe

Malik Beasley is at the center of a federal gambling investigation, and the NBA veteran is also facing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit.

Duncan Robinson lands with new team via sign-and-trade

Robinson declined his $20M player option with the Heat on Sunday. The team expressed interest in bringing him back, but he received a better offer.

Ducks rookie Roger McQueen chooses perfect jersey number

The 10th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft has chosen a perfect jersey number to begin his new career.

Aaron Judge joins legendary company with 30th HR of season

An incredible season at the plate continued for Aaron Judge on Sunday, and the New York Yankees star has managed to join some more elite company.

Rams star Jared Verse has surprising remarks about Eagles fans

Verse made himself an enemy of Philadelphia Eagles fans during the playoffs last season, but the latest comments he made might help ease some of the tension.

Trail Blazers rookie instantly becomes most relatable player in NBA

The big man from China has wasted no time endearing himself to fans.

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg had funny reaction to question about Luka Doncic

Cooper Flagg was formally introduced as a member of the Mavericks on Friday, and he had to face some uncomfortable questions about Luka Doncic

Cardinals' Willson Contreras apologizes for actions after loss to Cubs

Willson Contreras lost his cool after his team's loss to the Cubs, and he has since expressed regret.

NFL hot takes: One AFC player on each team who must sizzle in 2025

Sizzle or fizzle? For dozens of NFL players, it's time for them to finally shine in the white-hot spotlight. Ahead of training camps opening in late July, Yardbarker NFL writers identify a player on each AFC team who must get hot this season.

Kevin Durant has harsh response to criticism from ex-NFL player

Durant is known for firing back at his critics via social media, and the newest member of the Houston Rockets did just that after hearing what a former NFL player said about him on Monday.

Fernando Tatis Jr. sues company that lends money to athletes

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. has filed a lawsuit against a company that lends money to MLB players.

Max Muncy sets wild mark in Dodgers' latest win

Muncy has found his stride at the plate over the last month following a slow start to the season, and the Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman accomplished a remarkable feat in his team's latest win.

How Kevin Durant trade has impacted Rockets' championship odds

The Houston Rockets were unable to make it out of the first round of the playoffs this year, but oddsmakers are expecting things to be much different for the team with Kevin Durant now in the fold.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora, OF Jarren Duran ejected after controversial replay

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora and outfielder Jarren Duran were ejected late in Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants after they were unhappy with a controversial replay ruling.

Travis Hunter sets new NFL record with his rookie contract

The Jacksonville Jaguars officially have Travis Hunter under contract, and the two-way star has set a new NFL record with the deal.

Five reasons why Aaron Rodgers-Steelers marriage might fail

The Steelers were so convinced that Aaron Rodgers is the right fit for their team that they waited around for months to sign him, but there are plenty of ways the marriage could go poorly.

WNBA star Kelsey Plum has tense exchange with autograph seeker

Kelsey Plum has likely received plenty of autograph requests in the last several years, but a recent one did not sit well with her.