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Standout performances from Week 1 of NFL preseason: Rookie, backup QBs shine

The first week of the 2025 NFL preseason is officially in the books. Even though the games and results do not matter, there is still reason to pay attention to standout performances from around the league.

Is Browns QB Shedeur Sanders climbing depth chart after solid preseason debut?

Steelers' backup quarterbacks impress in team's preseason win

Jets happy with Justin Fields' development, still feel he has 'a way to go'

Should Broncos be worried about Bo Nix's early preseason struggles?

Dolphins' underwhelming preseason opener will fail to stop Tyreek Hill rumors

Bills RB James Cook sits out preseason opener, HC wanted him to play

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Weekly WNBA takeaways: Injuries putting damper on regular season

Injuries have also become a major storyline, which is where we'll begin with the takeaways from the past week in the WNBA.

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Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / 54 minutes ago

Astros get pitching help just in the nick of time

While the Houston Astros have seen their American League West Division lead shrink to a half-game over the hard-charging Seattle Mariners, they have managed to do so with a makeshift pitching rotation.

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Eagles get big injury scare at practice regarding key starter

He was reportedly unable to put any weight on his leg.

Standout performances from Week 1 of NFL preseason: Rookie, backup QBs shine

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Bo Nix News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago

Should Broncos be worried about Nix's early preseason struggles?

Should Broncos be worried about Bo Nix's early preseason struggles?

Denver Broncos second-year quarterback Bo Nix didn't look like the player who shattered expectations as a rookie in his 2025 preseason debut.

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Aaron Boone News / Yardbarker / 4 hours ago

Aaron Boone's ejection vs. Astros isn't a good look for manager's future

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone may be feeling the heat.

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / 5 hours ago

Mets' slide continues with their worst loss of the season

Mets' slide continues with arguably their worst loss of the season

The New York Mets are trending in the wrong direction, and their slide continued on Sunday with what might have been their worst loss of the season.

Aaron Boone's ejection isn't a good look for manager's future with Yankees

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Jhoan Duran is showing he's everything the Phillies needed

Umpire Jen Pawol earns praise after her day behind the plate

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Reds manager reveals when key starter will return to the rotation

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / 5 hours ago

Shane van Gisbergen broke these records with Watkins Glen win

With another dominant road course victory at Watkins Glen on Sunday, Shane van Gisbergen broke a NASCAR Cup Series record that stood for over two decades.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / 5 hours ago

Insider reveals why Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle didn't play vs. Bears

It wasn't clear why Waddle missed the Dolphins' first preseason game until the postgame news conference with head coach Mike McDaniel.

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Dolphins' underwhelming preseason opener will fail to stop Tyreek Hill rumors

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Tyreek Hill News / Yardbarker / 6 hours ago

Dolphins' underwhelming preseason opener will fail to stop Hill rumors

Dolphins' underwhelming preseason opener will fail to stop Tyreek Hill rumors

The Miami Dolphins reportedly don't want to trade Hill, but the star wide receiver might have other ideas after the team's shaky preseason opener.

Dolphins prove how 'soft' they are amid reported cheap shots by Bears

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Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / 6 hours ago

Astros may have won MLB trade deadline by making this one move

While the race for the top of the American League West continues to be a battle between the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners, one move made by the Astros at the MLB trade deadline may ultimately swing the division (and maybe more) in their favor.

Astros jump on Max Fried early to put away Yankees

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / 6 hours ago

Multiple reinforcements are on their way for Phillies

The Phillies have taken hold of first place in the NL East, and some reinforcements are on the way that will try to help them secure the division title.

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Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

Report: Teams reluctant to discuss key offseason move with Bulls

After an impressive debut season with the Chicago Bulls, you could have been forgiven if you believed Josh Giddey's restricted free agency was a mere formality.

Warriors are 'unlikely' to pivot from Jonathan Kuminga this summer

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Jacksonville Jaguars News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

Jaguars' plans for Hunter remain unclear after debut

Jaguars' plans for Travis Hunter remain unclear after preseason debut

Doubts persist about Travis Hunter's ability to play cornerback/wide receiver extensively in the NFL.

Jaguars' Hunter plays on both sides of ball in his preseason debut

Titans get update on key offensive weapon after his injury scare

Dolphins prove how 'soft' they are amid reported cheap shots by Bears

Miami HC Mike McDaniel addresses fight at joint practice with Chicago

Raiders giving former first-round pick a chance amid recent injury

Texans sign one-time Super Bowl champ

New York Jets News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

Jets happy with Fields' development, but he has 'a way to go'

Jets happy with Justin Fields' development, still feel he has 'a way to go'

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn told the media he likes where Fields is at but stressed that the 2021 first-round pick has room for improvement before he plays his former team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Week 1.

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Texas Rangers News / Larry Brown Sports / 7 hours ago

Adolis Garcia makes Catch of the Year candidate with his bare hand

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia made one of the best catches of the year during Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies, and you may never see anything like it again.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

Warriors 'unlikely' to pivot from Jonathan Kuminga this summer

The Warriors are stuck in a stalemate with Jonathan Kuminga.

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Shedeur Sanders News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

Is Sanders climbing depth chart after solid preseason debut?

Is Browns QB Shedeur Sanders climbing depth chart after solid preseason debut?

Sanders impressed in his preseason debut. Was that enough to help him climb the depth chart?

Sanders makes strong first impression in Browns' QB competition

What Sanders believes he accomplished in first preseason game

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski 'pleased' with Sanders' preseason debut

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Devin Williams News / Yardbarker / 14 hours ago

Disastrous Yankees reliever torpedoing impending free agency

Disastrous Yankees reliever torpedoing his own impending free agency

It is a drastic change in fortunes for the two-time All-Star.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / 14 hours ago

Steelers' backup QBs impress in preseason win

There's no question who the Pittsburgh Steelers' starting quarterback will be when they kick off the regular season on Sept. 7. However, at 41 years old, there's no guarantee that Aaron Rodgers will be the only quarterback to appear under center for the Steelers this year.

Steelers' OC makes feelings on 'laughable' Aaron Rodgers narrative clear

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Jaguars' Travis Hunter plays both sides of ball in preseason debut

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Rondale Moore News / Yardbarker / 14 hours ago

Vikings' potential breakout star suffers 'significant' injury on controversial play

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore cannot catch a break.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy checks all boxes in preseason start versus Texans

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson assures fans he will return 'real soon'

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NFL News / Yardbarker / 14 hours ago

Dolphins prove how 'soft' they are amid reported cheap shots by Bears

The Miami Dolphins need to make an attitude adjustment after their joint practice with the Chicago Bears at Halas Hall on Friday.

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill dealing with oblique injury

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Jacksonville Jaguars News / Yardbarker / 14 hours ago

Jaguars' Travis Hunter plays both sides of ball in preseason debut

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter is going to be one of the must-see stories in the NFL this season as he attempts to play both sides of the ball.

Jaguars' Cam Little makes 70-yard field goal that will be forgotten

Bills HC reacts to RB James Cook not playing in preseason game

Packers' Josh Jacobs speaks out on HC Matt LaFleur’s unclear plan

Vikings' potential breakout star suffers 'significant' injury

Lions' Morice Norris shares update after his scary head injury

NFL News / Yardbarker / 14 hours ago

Jaxson Dart closed gap on Russell Wilson with effective debut

Jaxson Dart closed gap on Russell Wilson with effective Giants preseason debut

Jaxson Dart might not need to remain Russell Wilson's backup for long.

Former Heisman winner praises Dart for preseason performance

Titans' Cam Ward shows instant chemistry with veteran WR in debut

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy checks all boxes in preseason start

Steelers' backup QBs impress, show depth at position in preseason win

Broncos' starters don't live up to the hype in first showing

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 14 hours ago

Yankees legend suffers major injury at team's Old-Timers' game

The New York Yankees brought back their Old-Timers' game for the first time since 2019, and it did not go well for one of the team's greatest all-time players.

Yankees reliever torpedoing his own impending free agency

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