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Steve Sarkisian lays out Texas' CFP case: 'We're one of the best teams'

Steve Sarkisian lays out Texas' College Football Playoff case: 'We're one of the best teams'

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian made his opinion about the Longhorns' case for a College Football Playoff bid clear following No. 16 Texas's 27-17 win over No. 3 Texas A&M on Friday.

Arch Manning has defining performance of college career in win over Texas A&M

Ole Miss HC Lane Kiffin doesn't see talk about upcoming decision as a distraction

Ole Miss makes it harder for Lane Kiffin to leave with Egg Bowl win

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

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Arch Manning has defining performance of college career in win over Texas A&M

In the biggest game of his college football career so far, Texas quarterback Arch Manning grew into the superstar he was touted to be with the nation watching.

Why an Arkansas win over Missouri would matter for lowly Razorbacks

Ole Miss HC Lane Kiffin doesn't see talk about upcoming decision as a distraction

Ole Miss makes it harder for Lane Kiffin to leave with Egg Bowl win

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 28

Columbus had a rotten sports day against Pittsburgh

It is a good thing for the Ohio State football team that it is not playing Pitt this weekend, because two of the main Columbus, Ohio sports teams had pretty rotten days against teams from Pittsburgh on Friday.

No. 9 BYU shoots down Dayton to win ESPN Events Invitational

No. 10 Florida shoots past Providence in Rady consolation game

Balanced attack lifts No. 5 UConn to crucial win over No. 13 Illinois

Duke Miles carries No. 24 Vanderbilt past Saint Mary's 96-71

Six in double figures help No. 1 Purdue demolish Eastern Illinois

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 28

Why an Arkansas win over Missouri would matter for lowly Razorbacks

But while a good number of Razorbacks fans are understandably apathetic in regard to Saturday's result, the Hogs' season finale still matters.

Missouri looking to sustain drives against skidding Arkansas

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / November 28

Hal Steinbrenner’s comments on Yankees’ profits bring up big issue

Hal Steinbrenner’s comments on Yankees’ profits point to a larger issue

Over Thanksgiving week, New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner provided fans with plenty of news to digest.

Angels reportedly set to be rid of MLB's most hideous contract

After Blue Jays boost rotation, will attention turn to 'No. 1 priority?'

Details emerge on Francisco Lindor's alleged incident with Mets teammate

Pete Alonso linked to an AL contender

Three landing spots for Adolis Garcia

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / November 28

Rangers give the rest of the NHL reason to take notice

The New York Rangers marched into Boston and authored a statement victory that reverberates beyond a single game.

Connor McDavid made an egregious mistake with Oilers

Canadiens handle important piece of business with Mike Matheson deal

Buffalo Sabres' only hope for success is if Terry Pegula sells the team

Which NHL teams would be wise to do some Black Friday shopping?

Five key 'swing teams' at the NHL's Thanksgiving standings juncture

Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / November 28

Sabres' only hope for success is change in ownership

Sabres' only hope for success is if Terry Pegula sells the team

Bad teams that are always bad tend to stay bad for a reason. You just have to pinpoint what that reason is. It usually starts at the top of the organization. That is the case for the once-proud Buffalo Sabres franchise.

Jake Allen records 42-save shutout as Devils blank Sabres

Rangers give the rest of the NHL reason to take notice

Connor McDavid made an egregious mistake with Oilers

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 28

Eagles' grip on NFC East suddenly in danger of slipping away amid spiral, Cowboys' resurgence

The Cowboys should be very confident right now, and the Eagles should not be.

Ben Johnson rips his shirt off during Bears' postgame celebration

Johnson had great reason for ripping off his shirt after Bears' upset of Eagles

Jason Kelce refuses to apologize to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones

Mississippi Rebels News / Yardbarker / November 28

Lane Kiffin doesn't see upcoming decision as a distraction

Ole Miss HC Lane Kiffin doesn't see talk about upcoming decision as a distraction

Ahead of a huge rivalry tilt in the Egg Bowl with Mississippi State and a de facto College Football Playoff play-in game, much of the talk surrounding Ole Miss football this week has been centered around what's happening off the football field.

Ole Miss makes it harder for Kiffin to leave with Egg Bowl win

LSU makes major Brian Kelly decision amid Kiffin pursuit

Florida's reputation takes another hit after reportedly striking out on Kiffin

Florida enlists Urban Meyer to help with Gators' coach search

Stanford hires Commanders assistant as new head coach

Vanderbilt to keep 2025 momentum going with Clark Lea extension, QB pursuit

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 29

Texas A&M loses chance at SEC, more from Black Friday games

Takeaways from Black Friday's biggest college football games: Texas A&M loses chance at SEC championship

There were some important college football games on Friday with massive College Football Playoff implications.

Arch Manning has defining performance of college career in win

Steve Sarkisian lays out Texas' College Football Playoff case

Ole Miss and Mississippi State get into bench-clearing fight during Egg Bowl

Lane Kiffin: Miss State fans stole Ole Miss QB's jersey ahead of Egg Bowl

No. 2 Indiana hammers Purdue, books spot in Big Ten title game

No. 4 Georgia caps 11-1 regular season, outlasts No. 23 Georgia Tech

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 28

Denny Hamlin calls out writer for 'propaganda piece'

Denny Hamlin calls out ESPN writer for 'propaganda piece' ahead of NASCAR antitrust trial

Denny Hamlin was not particularly pleased with an article from ESPN's Ryan McGee regarding the Dec. 1 trial in the antitrust case involving 23XI Racing/Front Row Motorsports and NASCAR.

Richard Childress 'contemplating legal action' after release of inflammatory messages

NASCAR exec said 'trash' rival racing series needed a 'knife in' it in 2023 text message

Commissioner Steve Phelps calling Richard Childress a 'stupid redneck' a terrible look for NASCAR

The 'NASCAR Clash winners since 2000' quiz

Mississippi Rebels News / Yardbarker / November 28

Ole Miss makes it harder for Lane Kiffin to leave with Egg Bowl win

If Kiffin is split over where to coach in 2026, Ole Miss may have made his decision easier by making it harder to leave.

Florida's reputation takes another hit after reportedly striking out on Lane Kiffin

Lane Kiffin says Mississippi State fans stole Ole Miss QB's jersey ahead of Egg Bowl

With coaching dominoes beginning to fall, Lane Kiffin sweepstakes losers at risk of being left out to dry

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 28

Lakers ditching 'slippery' NBA Cup court for Anthony Davis' return

The Lakers will play their final NBA Cup game against the Mavericks on Friday, but they won't be on their special NBA Cup court.

Mavericks' Anthony Davis reacts to trade rumors while eyeing return against Lakers

Nico Harrison's issues with team training staff still haunting Mavericks

The 25 greatest journeymen in NBA history

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / November 28

Steelers could take back command of AFC North with Rodgers returning

Steelers could take back command of AFC North with Aaron Rodgers returning in Week 13

The Pittsburgh Steelers' chances of regaining control of the AFC North increased on Friday.

Massive injury news in Buffalo gives Steelers a huge advantage

Josh Allen, Bills feel 'high sense of urgency' vs. Steelers

Vikings rookie Max Brosmer to make first start after J.J. McCarthy update

Texans QB C.J. Stroud, S Jalen Pitre to return vs. Colts

Jets QB Justin Fields anticipates future starting opportunities

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 28

Lane Kiffin: Mississippi State fans stole Ole Miss QB's jersey

Lane Kiffin says Mississippi State fans stole Ole Miss QB's jersey ahead of Egg Bowl

If you're wondering how intense college football rivalries get, look no further than the Egg Bowl.

With coaching dominoes beginning to fall, Lane Kiffin sweepstakes losers at risk of being left out to dry

LSU makes major Brian Kelly decision amid Lane Kiffin pursuit

Paul Finebaum explains why he thinks Lane Kiffin will leave Ole Miss

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 28

Florida's rep takes another hit after reportedly striking out on Kiffin

Florida's reputation takes another hit after reportedly striking out on Lane Kiffin

The Florida Gators aren't what they once were.

With coaching dominoes beginning to fall, Lane Kiffin sweepstakes losers at risk of being left out to dry

Lane Kiffin says Mississippi State fans stole Ole Miss QB's jersey ahead of Egg Bowl

LSU makes major Brian Kelly decision amid Lane Kiffin pursuit

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

The 'College Football Playoff teams' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 28

After Blue Jays boost rotation, will attention turn to 'No. 1 priority?'

With the Blue Jays landing one of the biggest pitching names on the free-agent market, will the team shift gears toward what one MLB insider calls "the No. 1 priority?"

Dylan Cease signing monster deal with Blue Jays, will make team even stronger

Blue Jays are forming one of the best rotations in baseball

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

George Pickens News / Yardbarker / November 28

George Pickens' stats for Cowboys are a slap in the face to Steelers fans

After watching Pickens thrive and finally break out with the Dallas Cowboys, Steelers fans may not feel great about this trade anymore.

Chiefs-Cowboys takeaways: Kansas City's season on life support following Thanksgiving loss

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'NFL active yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Yardbarker / November 28

Vandy prepared to keep momentum going with HC extension, QB pursuit

Vanderbilt prepared to keep 2025 momentum going with Clark Lea extension, QB pursuit

The Vanderbilt Commodores took an important step on Friday to remain an SEC and College Football Playoff contender next season, and another could soon follow.

With coaching dominoes beginning to fall, Lane Kiffin sweepstakes losers at risk of being left out to dry

Dylan Raiola may have reportedly played his last snaps for Nebraska

LSU makes major Brian Kelly decision amid Lane Kiffin pursuit

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / November 28

Rookie OT's injury may have ended Chiefs' playoff hopes

The rookie out of Ohio State suffered an injury in the 31-28 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday.

Patrick Mahomes will have to be a miracle worker to get Chiefs in the playoffs

Patrick Mahomes has blunt take on Chiefs' disappointing season

Andy Reid’s main flaw will cost Chiefs a trip to the playoffs

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'NFL rookie Conference Championship game receiving leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 28

Packers' Micah Parsons addresses his friendship with Myles Garrett

Following the Green Bay Packers' big 31-24 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday, Parsons actually revealed that they're pretty cool with one another, with Garrett even sending him words of encouragement.

Lions-Packers takeaways: Micah Parsons' sack fest spoils Detroit's Thanksgiving

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Active NFL 1.5+ sack-game leaders' quiz

Patrick Mahomes News / Yardbarker / November 28

Patrick Mahomes has blunt take on Chiefs' disappointing season

Patrick Mahomes had a pretty blunt way of describing how the season has gone for his Chiefs.

Mahomes will have to be a miracle worker to get Chiefs in the playoffs

Andy Reid’s main flaw will cost Chiefs a trip to the playoffs

Chiefs rookie's injury may have ended team's playoff hopes

After a shaky start, kicker Harrison Butker has returned to form

Chiefs' season on life support following Thanksgiving loss

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 28

Andy Reid’s main flaw will cost Chiefs a trip to the playoffs

The lack of discipline and numerous penalties have been a hallmark of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid's teams for years.

Patrick Mahomes will have to be a miracle worker to get Chiefs in the playoffs

After a shaky start, Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has returned to form

Chiefs-Cowboys takeaways: Kansas City's season on life support following Thanksgiving loss

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'Head coaches to lose in the Super Bowl' quiz

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / November 28

Overtaxed Tyrese Maxey spends off day at National Dog Show

Maxey is well on his way to becoming a Philadelphia icon. He took it a step further by handling dogs at the National Dog Show just outside Philly in Oaks, Pa., broadcast on Thanksgiving Day.

Injuries trouble 76ers while home woes ail opposing Nets

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz