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President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama attend NBA All-Star Game

President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama make surprise appearance at NBA All-Star Game

The couple, joined by daughter Sasha, were shown on the arena’s video board early in the exhibition and stood to wave as fans rose in a sustained ovation.

Victor Wembanyama inspires most competitive NBA All-Star Game in years

Anthony Edwards, youthful USA Stars prevail in new All-Star Game format

Anthony Edwards named 2026 NBA All-Star MVP

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

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The Quiz of the Day

Biggest winners and losers from the Daytona 500

Here are the biggest winners and losers from Sunday's 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season opener.

Daytona 500 takeaways: Tyler Reddick makes last-lap pass to win record-setting race

Tyler Reddick passes Chase Elliott on final lap to win wild Daytona 500

Chase Elliott sees Daytona 500 win crumble in closing seconds

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / February 15

Sidney Crosby sets new Canadian Olympic record for NHL players

To add yet another feather in Crosby's proverbial cap, the Pittsburgh Penguins icon is now the owner of a major record set on the Olympic stage.

Auston Matthews breakout game a great sign for Team USA

Why IIHF made the wrong call in not suspending Team Canada's Tom Wilson after fight at Olympics

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 15

Tyler Reddick realized a Daytona dream every NASCAR driver has

Every NASCAR driver dreams of winning the Daytona 500. For Tyler Reddick, that dream has come true.

Tyler Reddick passes Chase Elliott on final lap to win wild Daytona 500

Chase Elliott sees Daytona 500 win crumble in closing seconds

Michael Jordan ecstatic after Tyler Reddick's Daytona 500 win

Daytona 500 takeaways: Tyler Reddick makes last-lap pass to win record-setting race

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

Soccer News / Yardbarker / February 15

Christian Pulisic reveals favorite NHL team and sends message to USMNT fans

U.S. men's national team captain Christian Pulisic spoke with Jamison Coyle and Jason Demers about the NHL, but also about what it means to represent his country.

Christian Pulisic tipped for Premier League return — but Milan suits him better

Jack Eichel establishing himself as Team USA's leader, go-to star

Paul Maurice linked to team Finland after players questioned leadership

The 'NHL Vezina Trophy winners' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 15

Victor Wembanyama inspires most competitive NBA All-Star Game in years

The NBA has switched formats, cajoled its players and tweaked the selection process to make the All-Star Game competitive. It turns out they just needed to get Victor Wembanyama fired up.

Anthony Edwards, youthful USA Stars prevail in new All-Star Game format

Edwards named 2026 NBA All-Star MVP

Edwards calls out peers Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic for All-Star Game effort

Stephen Curry opens up on possible 2027 Three-Point Contest appearance

Curry made the most ridiculous shot from NBC’s pregame set

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 15

Tyler Reddick gave Michael Jordan the one accolade he didn't have

What more can you give to a man who has it all?

Michael Jordan ecstatic after Tyler Reddick's Daytona 500 win

Tyler Reddick passes Chase Elliott on final lap to win wild Daytona 500

Daytona 500 takeaways: Tyler Reddick makes last-lap pass to win record-setting race

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

Kansas State Wildcats News / Yardbarker / February 15

Kansas State reportedly fires Tang days after post-game meltdown

Kansas State reportedly fires HC Jerome Tang days after post-game meltdown

According to multiple reports on Sunday evening, including from Jeff Goodman, The Athletic and ESPN, Kansas State has fired Tang.

CBB Saturday winners, losers: The Big 12 takes another turn toward chaos

How far will No. 1 Arizona drop in rankings after losing back-to-back games?

No. 5 Iowa State shows why it's major NCAA Tournament threat with blowout win over No. 9 Kansas

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / February 15

Adam Silver facing growing criticism from NBA analysts

Adam Silver has seemingly been untouchable for quite some time. Not anymore.

Adam Silver addresses tanking, says NBA lottery may be ‘antiquated’

Social media star ruins NBA's Shooting Stars at All-Star Weekend

Adam Silver confirms NBA to discuss expansion next month

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 15

2026 NBA All-Star Games: Highlights, scores, and top performers

The NBA tried something new at the Intuit Dome, and it worked.

LeBron James addresses retirement speculation ahead of All-Star Game

LeBron James playing with Michael Jordan helped pave way for legendary preparation

Donovan Mitchell won't recruit LeBron James to Cleveland

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Golf News / Yardbarker / February 15

Scottie Scheffler nails three eagles in near-comeback attempt at Pebble Beach

Scheffler didn't win the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, but he had the most impressive round of golf by far.

Collin Morikawa breaks through at Pebble Beach for first win since '23

How Scheffler inspired Seahawks' Sam Darnold ahead of Super Bowl victory

PGA Tour’s revamped schedule likely to bring more events to big cities

Gary Player rips round snub with grandsons: 'We made Augusta'

Tiger Woods' son, Charlie, decides where he'll play college golf

Joey Logano News / Yardbarker / February 15

Joey Logano just happy to see the finish of the Daytona 500

Logano finished Sunday's race in third but was involved in a crash at the finish line.

Tyler Reddick passes Chase Elliott on final lap to win wild Daytona 500

Chips didn't fall right for Bubba Wallace to snag Daytona 500 win

William Byron's bid at Daytona 500 three-peat comes up short

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

Bubba Wallace News / Yardbarker / February 15

Chips didn't fall right for Bubba Wallace to snag Daytona 500 win

Wallace spent more time out front than any other driver in Sunday's Daytona 500, but he wasn't fighting for the race lead like his 23XI Racing teammates on the final lap.

Tyler Reddick passes Chase Elliott on final lap to win wild Daytona 500

William Byron's bid at Daytona 500 three-peat comes up short

Brad Keselowski calls out Riley Herbst for 'dumb' move on final lap of Daytona 500

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

William Byron News / Yardbarker / February 15

William Byron's bid at Daytona 500 three-peat comes up short

Byron had an opportunity to become the first NASCAR Cup Series driver in history to win three Daytona 500s in a row on Sunday, but Lady Luck did not smile on his attempt to make history.

Tyler Reddick passes Chase Elliott on final lap to win wild Daytona 500

Brad Keselowski calls out Riley Herbst for 'dumb' move on final lap of Daytona 500

Michael Jordan ecstatic after Tyler Reddick's Daytona 500 win

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 15

Keselowski calls out Herbst for 'dumb' move on final lap of Daytona 500

Brad Keselowski calls out Riley Herbst for 'dumb' move on final lap of Daytona 500

Herbst didn't win Sunday's Daytona 500, but it wasn't for a lack of trying.

Tyler Reddick passes Chase Elliott on final lap to win wild Daytona 500

Michael Jordan ecstatic after Tyler Reddick's Daytona 500 win

Chase Elliott sees Daytona 500 win crumble in closing seconds

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 15

Michael Jordan ecstatic after Tyler Reddick's Daytona 500 win

Michael Jordan — yes, the same Michael Jordan of NBA fame — is now a Daytona 500 champion.

Tyler Reddick passes Chase Elliott on final lap to win wild Daytona 500

Chase Elliott sees Daytona 500 win crumble in closing seconds

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

Soccer News / Yardbarker / February 15

Christian Pulisic tipped for Premier League return — but Milan suits him better

Returning to the Premier League right now might not be the best idea for Pulisic.

Why USMNT's Patrick Agyemang deserves a closer look before World Cup

Noahkai Banks sends strong message to Mauricio Pochettino before World Cup

The 'Premier League Golden Boot winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 15

Daytona 500 takeaways: Reddick makes last-lap pass to win race

Daytona 500 takeaways: Tyler Reddick makes last-lap pass to win record-setting race

Here are three takeaways from the 68th running of NASCAR's most prestigious race.

Reddick passes Chase Elliott on final lap to win wild Daytona 500

Reddick gave Michael Jordan the one accolade he didn't have

Chase Elliott sees Daytona 500 win crumble in closing seconds

Brad Keselowski calls out Riley Herbst for 'dumb' Daytona 500 move

Biggest winners and losers from the Daytona 500

Chase Elliott News / Yardbarker / February 15

Chase Elliott sees Daytona 500 win crumble in closing seconds

Elliott saw a Daytona 500 win materialize and disappear within a span of about 40 seconds on Sunday.

Tyler Reddick passes Chase Elliott on final lap to win wild Daytona 500

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

Tyler Reddick News / Yardbarker / February 15

Reddick passes Elliott on final lap to win wild Daytona 500

Tyler Reddick passes Chase Elliott on final lap to win wild Daytona 500

Reddick won Sunday's Daytona 500 after a last-lap pass on Chase Elliott in the race's closing seconds.

Austin Hill holds on, wins NASCAR O'Reilly Series season opener at Daytona

Jimmie Johnson reveals when he'll make his last NASCAR Cup start

RAM's return to NASCAR ends with mixed results at Daytona

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

Soccer News / Yardbarker / February 15

Why USMNT's Patrick Agyemang deserves a closer look before World Cup

Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Haji Wright and Josh Sargent are perhaps the options most discussed among the USMNT fan base, but Agyemang should not be overlooked.

Noahkai Banks sends strong message to Mauricio Pochettino before World Cup

Christian Pulisic reveals favorite NHL team, sends message to USMNT fans

Pulisic tipped for Premier League return — but Milan suits him better

Obed Vargas made one thing clear despite Atletico Madrid's loss to Rayo

Robert Lewandowski to Fire would reignite Lionel Messi rivalry

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 15

Kok increases the Netherlands' count with record-breaking performance

Dutch dominance: Femke Kok increases the Netherlands' speed skating medal count with record-breaking Olympic performance

The Netherlands is known for its windmills, tulip fields and canals. After the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, let's add speed skating to that list.

Auston Matthews breakout game a great sign for Team USA

Why IIHF made the wrong call in not suspending Team Canada's Tom Wilson after fight at Olympics

Jordan Stolz's incredible 2026 Winter Olympics continues with second gold

The 'Winter Olympics host cities' quiz

Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker / February 15

Stephen Curry opens up on possible 2027 Three-Point Contest appearance

That answer alone should have fans circling the calendar.

LeBron James addresses retirement speculation ahead of All-Star Game

Social media star ruins NBA's Shooting Stars at All-Star Weekend

Early NBA All-Star Saturday falls flat

The 25 greatest NBA players six feet tall or under

The '2025-26 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Auston Matthews News / Yardbarker / February 15

Auston Matthews breakout game a great sign for Team USA

The United States is going to need more of that over the next week.

Jack Eichel establishing himself as Team USA's leader, go-to star

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.