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Ravens QB Lamar Jackson exits game vs. Patriots with injury

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has been a regular on the team's injury report this season and has already missed significant time. That does not seem to be stopping anytime soon.

J.J. McCarthy's latest injury raises more concerns about durability

New report sheds light on Joe Burrow's feelings toward Bengals

Shedeur Sanders calls reporter out for asking about his worst play vs. Bills

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

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Sidney Crosby breaks longtime Penguins franchise record

The Pittsburgh Penguins' 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night was significant for several reasons

Canadiens alter goaltending plan before game vs. Penguins

Phillip Danault's first words to Canadiens fans following Kings trade

Canadiens' latest acquisition could fill void left by Jake Evans injury

Oilers’ Tristan Jarry out week-to-week with a lower-body injury

Matt Grzelcyk fined for cross-checking Senators’ Tim Stutzle

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 21

NFL Week 16 winners, losers: Jaguars make big statement; Lions in trouble

With most of the NFL Week 16 schedule complete, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from Sunday's games.

Liam Coen throws shade at Sean Payton after Jaguars’ upset of Broncos

Jakobi Meyers has changed Jaguars season, and now they paid him

Lions face an unimaginable scenario

Bills RB James Cook's 44-yard TD against Browns amazed J.J. Watt

Shedeur Sanders calls reporter out for asking about his worst play vs. Bills

'SNF' takeaways: Patriots clinch playoff spot with win

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 22

Red Sox acquire Willson Contreras in trade with Cardinals

The Boston Red Sox were looking to fill their hole at first base. Their second trade of the offseason with the St. Louis Cardinals has provided an answer.

Munetaka Murakami gambling on himself with White Sox deal

White Sox win sweepstakes for Japanese slugger Murakami

Phillies are facing roadblocks in pursuit of J.T. Realmuto

Alex Bregman could stay in the AL East, but not with the Red Sox

Guardians designate Justin Bruihl for assignment days after trade

Three big-market MLB teams that are failing their fan bases

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 21

Three big-market MLB teams that are failing their fan bases

With Christmas just days away, several MLB teams have been hard at work, giving their fans stocking stuffers that will have them decking the halls past New Year’s.

Why trading Jazz Chisholm Jr. would make zero sense for the Yankees

Mets' Jonah Tong, Brandon Sproat address uncertain futures amid Tarik Skubal trade rumors

Cubs should be over the moon after latest Tatsuya Imai report

The 20 worst MLB teams from the 1990s

The 'MLB Relievers of the Year since 1995' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 21

Lions' season pushed to brink in last-second loss to Steelers

Lions' season pushed to brink in gut-wrenching, last-second loss to Steelers

That is about as brutal of a way possible to lose a game.

Jaylen Warren, Steelers hold off Lions in wild finish

Steelers' DK Metcalf could be facing suspension for altercation with Lions fan

Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell makes potential play of the season vs. Lions

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 21

Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell makes potential play of the season vs. Lions

Submit Gainwell's absurd Week 16 touchdown catch for the best play of the 2025 NFL season.

Jaylen Warren, Steelers hold off Lions in wild finish

Steelers' DK Metcalf could be facing suspension for altercation with Lions fan

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / December 21

Matt Eberflus' future with Cowboys seems clear after defensive dud vs. Chargers

Will the Dallas Cowboys be getting a new defensive coordinator for Christmas?

Commanders likely to retain Dan Quinn, move on from DC

Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon expected to keep job in 2026

Rams make change to coaching staff after special teams meltdown

Has Dolphins' Mike McDaniel done enough to keep his job?

Why Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa may need each other in 2026 after benching

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 21

DK Metcalf could be punished for altercation with Lions fan

Steelers' DK Metcalf could be facing suspension for altercation with Lions fan

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf could be facing some league discipline this week for an altercation that took place in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. It was not an altercation with a player.

Fan involved in Metcalf altercation gives details about bizarre scene

League source details expectation for Metcalf's punishment

New angle of alleged punch may change everything for Metcalf

Lions' season pushed to brink in heartbreaking loss to Steelers

Lions lose in controversial fashion

Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell makes potential play of the season

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 21

Jets defense still has one of NFL's most shocking stats

The New York Jets lost to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, 29-6, continuing what has been another miserable season.

Charlie Smyth, Tyler Shough lead Saints to win over Jets

Baker Mayfield throws horrible interception as Buccaneers lose crucial game to Panthers

Has Panthers QB Bryce Young finally proved worthy of No. 1 pick?

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The '2024-25 NFL starting quarterbacks' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 21

Five worst Week 16 NFL performances: Baker Mayfield clunker forces Buccaneers to win out for playoff berth

Some players only deserve coal this Christmas. With Santa Claus finalizing his naughty and nice lists, the following five players or units left a bad last impression.

Baker Mayfield throws horrible INT as Buccaneers lose crucial game

Charlie Smyth, Tyler Shough lead Saints to win over Jets

Has Panthers QB Bryce Young finally proved worthy of No. 1 pick?

Giants QB Jaxson Dart had the most bizarre first half stat line

Jets defense still has one of NFL's most shocking stats

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 21

The 25 best rivalries in NBA history

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / December 21

Phillip Danault's first words to Canadiens fans following Kings trade

Two days after being traded from the Los Angeles Kings to the Montreal Canadiens, forward Phillip Danault shared a message with the fans.

Canadiens players take firm stance on Phillip Danault trade

How the Canadiens made the Phillip Danault trade work under the salary cap

Canadiens' latest acquisition could fill void left by Jake Evans injury

The 20 greatest nicknames in NHL history

The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / December 21

Canadiens alter goaltending plan before game vs. Penguins

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault spent the past few days on loan to the Laval Rocket. The Quebec-born player had been assigned to the AHL for a conditioning loan, but something changed since then.

Canadiens rookie Jacob Fowler blanks Penguins for first shutout

How the Canadiens made the Phillip Danault trade work under the salary cap

Canadiens players take firm stance on Phillip Danault trade

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / December 21

Has Panthers' Bryce Young finally proved worthy of No. 1 pick?

Has Panthers QB Bryce Young finally proved worthy of No. 1 pick?

Carolina Panthers third-year quarterback Bryce Young may be turning the corner.

Panthers use late field goal to beat Buccaneers, claim NFC South lead

Baker Mayfield throws horrible interception as Buccaneers lose crucial game to Panthers

Charlie Smyth, Tyler Shough lead Saints to win over Jets

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'Single-game passing-record by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 21

Mayfield throws horrible INT as Bucs lose crucial game to Panthers

Baker Mayfield throws horrible interception as Buccaneers lose crucial game to Panthers

Mayfield's most consequential throw of the season was his worst.

J.J. McCarthy's latest injury raises more concerns about durability

Charlie Smyth, Tyler Shough lead Saints to win over Jets

Rookie RB Quinshon Judkins' gruesome injury worsens Browns' offensive woes

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The '35-passing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / December 21

Charlie Smyth, Tyler Shough lead Saints to win over Jets

The Saints have found two diamonds in the rough that may turn out to be superstars in the coming years.

Five teams with most to play for in NFL Week 16

Saints sign kicker with unbelievable NFL journey to three-year contract

The 25 best NFL nicknames of all-time

The 'Four or more touchdowns from Drew Brees' quiz

No. 13 Vanderbilt stays unbeaten, keeps rolling as SEC play looms

The Vanderbilt Commodores have emerged as one of the best teams in men's college basketball, and they've done so in dominant fashion.

Chris Beard, Ole Miss searching for answers after missed opportunities

Georgetown coach Ed Cooley hit a child with a water bottle

No. 19 Texas Tech hands No. 3 Duke first loss of season in historic comeback

Penny Hardaway, Memphis off to miserable start in 2025

CBB weekend winners, losers

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / December 21

J.J. McCarthy's latest injury raises more concerns about durability

The Vikings are clearly banking on him becoming a franchise QB after they took him with pick No. 10 in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Backup QB Max Brosmer helps Vikings knock off Giants

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson exits game vs. Patriots with injury

Chiefs QB situation gets worse after injury to Gardner Minshew

Quinshon Judkins' gruesome injury worsens Browns' offensive woes

Packers' Jordan Love knocked out of game vs. Bears with concussion

Report sheds light on Joe Burrow's feelings toward Bengals

Beard, Ole Miss searching for answers after missed chances in non-conference play

Chris Beard, Ole Miss searching for answers after myriad missed opportunities in non-conference play

After advancing to the Sweet 16 a season ago, expectations were high for Ole Miss and Beard.

25 iconic high school basketball players from Detroit

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / December 21

Rookie RB Quinshon Judkins' injury worsens Browns' offensive woes

Browns rookie RB Quinshon Judkins' gruesome injury worsens Browns' offensive woes

The Cleveland Browns' erratic offense took another hit on Sunday.

Browns Place RT Jack Conklin On IR

Browns’ Must-Watch NFL Draft Targets in the CFP

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The 'Last debut starter to win by NFL team' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / December 21

Chiefs QB situation gets worse after Gardner Minshew injury

After losing Patrick Mahomes to a torn ACL, the Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback situation has gotten even worse.

Chiefs' Gardner Minshew II sees Patrick Mahomes injury as an 'opportunity'

Five things the Chiefs must do to return to Super Bowl contenders

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes targeting bold goal at start of injury rehab

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The 'NFL rookie passing-yard leaders' quiz

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 21

Morocco delivers upon its immense promise in victorious AFCON debut

Morocco's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tenure is off to a strong start.

AFCON 2025 storylines

Kylian Mbappe ties Cristiano Ronaldo's record at Bernabeu

Gary Neville saw what Bruno Fernandes did after sustaining injury

Thomas Frank stresses one fix for Tottenham’s blunt attacking edge

Tyler Adams's MCL tear is a setback and an opportunity for USMNT

Buffalo Bills News / Yardbarker / December 21

Bills RB James Cook's 44-yard TD against Browns amazed J.J. Watt

CBS analyst/former Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt just became an even bigger fan of Buffalo Bills running back James Cook.

Bills signing four-time Pro Bowler after he got waived by division rival

Tom Brady Didn’t Hide His Mixed Feelings About Josh Allen and the Bills

The 25 best NFL nicknames of all-time

The 'NFL rushing TD leaders since 2000' quiz

Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / December 21

Has Mike McDaniel done enough to keep his job?

To say that this has been a rocky season for the Miami Dolphins would be a massive understatement. Amid the chaos and disappointment, has head coach Mike McDaniel done enough to keep his job?

Joe Burrow, Bengals erupt in the second half vs. Dolphins

Why Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa may need each other in 2026

Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon expected to keep job in 2026

Commanders likely to retain Dan Quinn, move on from DC

Owner Jerry Jones offered brutal quote about Cowboys’ DC

Rams make change to coaching staff after special teams meltdown