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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.

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.

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.