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Bill Polian addresses Bill Belichick HOF controversy

Despite winning six Super Bowls and appearing in nine as a head coach, Bill Belichick will not be a first-ballot Hall of Fame inductee.

Why Bill Belichick reportedly did not make Hall of Fame on first ballot

JJ Watt was shocked by Bill Belichick HOF vote

Bill Belichick Won’t Be First-Ballot Hall Of Famer

Hall of Shame: Bill Belichick exclusion an embarrassing, irreversible stain on PFHOF

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'Other QBs from Tom Brady's first start' quiz

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Could Josef Newgarden's IndyCar career take a Will Power-esque turn?

Josef Newgarden is one of IndyCar's biggest stars and one of its best drivers.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 27

Erik Jones wouldn't mind seeing NASCAR Clash return to Daytona

One Cup Series driver wouldn't mind seeing the event go back to its Daytona roots.

NASCAR's goal remains to race at Bowman Gray, but schedule changes possible

Sub-freezing temperatures could put NASCAR teams in awkward position at Bowman Gray

Three big questions heading into NASCAR's Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / January 27

How Yankees potentially re-signing Goldschmidt could help lineup

Yankees potentially bringing back Paul Goldschmidt could help alleviate known issue with their lineup

The New York Yankees are essentially running back their 2025 roster. Another part of that team could be on the way back to the Bronx.

Yankees legend Derek Jeter defends Hal Steinbrenner amid complaints about offseason

Three teams that should take a chance on Max Scherzer

Predicting destinations for top five remaining MLB free agents

Every MLB player with double-digit Gold Gloves

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 27

Kyle Larson makes it clear he wants to stay with Hendrick Motorsports for the rest of his career

Since he joined Hendrick Motorsports in 2021, Kyle Larson and HMS have become a dynamic duo.

NASCAR's goal remains to race at Bowman Gray, but schedule changes possible

Sub-freezing temperatures could put NASCAR teams in awkward position at Bowman Gray

Three big questions heading into NASCAR's Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / January 27

Clippers critic forced to literally eat his words

The Los Angeles Clippers have shocked the NBA world by how they've bounced back from a 6-21 start.

Clippers remain on roll, take advantage of struggling Nets

Clippers president Lawrence Frank agrees to multiyear extension

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Most 30-point games in NBA playoff history' quiz

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / January 27

North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis raves about freshman Caleb Wilson

Wilson, just 19, is averaging 19.9 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game this season.

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / January 27

Hall of Shame: Bill Belichick exclusion an embarrassing, irreversible stain on PFHOF

Pro Football Hall of Fame voters sent a message with their ridiculous 2026 ballots, but it's probably not the one they intended.

Why Belichick reportedly did not make the Hall of Fame on first ballot

Bill Polian addresses the Belichick Hall of Fame controversy

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes doesn't understand 'insane' Belichick HOF vote

JJ Watt was shocked by Belichick vote

NFL world slams Belichick's 'shameful' Hall of Fame snub

LeBron James rips Belichick HOF vote

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / January 27

New Chargers OC Mike McDaniel explains his plan for QB Justin Herbert

Herbert is viewed as one of the most talented young quarterbacks in the league.

Mike McDaniel had a brutally honest comment about joining the Chargers

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'QBs sacked seven times in a win' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 27

NASCAR's goal remains to race at Bowman Gray, but schedule changes possible

NASCAR still appears committed to running the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium this weekend despite a less than ideal weather forecast that will feature very cold temperatures and potential snowfall, per AccuWeather.

Sub-freezing temperatures could put NASCAR teams in awkward position at Bowman Gray

Three big questions heading into NASCAR's Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray

Rudy Fugle reveals how cold weather will affect NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

Bill Belichick News / Yardbarker / January 27

Why Belichick reportedly did not make Hall of Fame on first ballot

Why Bill Belichick reportedly did not make Hall of Fame on first ballot

While Belichick's resume is without question Hall-of-Fame worthy, it was not without its controversy.

Hall of Shame: Bill Belichick exclusion an embarrassing, irreversible stain on PFHOF

NFL world unanimously slams Bill Belichick's 'shameful' Hall of Fame snub

JJ Watt was shocked by Bill Belichick HOF vote

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'Most NFL games coached' quiz

Davis Webb News / Yardbarker / January 27

Broncos should already have plan after unexpected OC move

The Denver Broncos created an unexpected opening this hiring cycle on Tuesday when the organization fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.

Josh Allen's feelings on Joe Brady, Sean McDermott seemingly clear after Bills' HC hire

Front-runner emerges for Raiders HC job

Firing OC Tanner Engstrand makes Jets even worse destination for a rookie QB

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'Franchise passing-TD leaders' quiz

New York Jets News / Yardbarker / January 27

Firing OC Tanner Engstrand makes Jets even worse destination for a rookie QB

Quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft should beg the New York Jets not to take them.

Former GM sounds alarms about Jets HC Aaron Glenn after disastrous first season

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'QBs sacked the most in each NFL season' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 27

Miami lands former Florida State, Oregon State DB Conrad Hussey in portal

Hussey has a ton of talent, so Miami will undoubtedly be happy to have him. The real question is, can he put it all together now with the Hurricanes?

Settlement paves way for QB Darian Mensah to chase national title at Miami

Miami player will return for eighth season of college football

Miami Hurricanes get good transfer portal news regarding RB Girard Pringle Jr.

The 'CFP appearances' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 27

Patriots' Drake Maye discusses rumored shoulder injury supposedly suffered during AFC Championship win

Shortly after a report surfaced claiming that Maye picked up a shoulder injury when he landed on it following a run in the third quarter of the Denver game, he acknowledged that he was dealing with "some bumps and bruises."

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel addresses rumored Drake Maye injury

Mike Vrabel had great message to Patriots after making Super Bowl

AFC Championship Game takeaways: Patriots are back in the Super Bowl

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / January 27

Ability to find a QB will make or break McCarthy's Steelers tenure

Ability to find a quarterback will make or break Mike McCarthy's Steelers tenure

If the Steelers want to raise their ceiling, it is going to have to be with the development of their next franchise quarterback.

New Steelers HC Mike McCarthy makes feelings on potential Aaron Rodgers reunion clear

Mike McCarthy embraces pressure as he tries to win over Steelers fans

Steelers president Art Rooney II reacts to negative feedback surrounding hiring Mike McCarthy as next head coach

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'Most NFL games coached' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / January 27

New Steelers HC Mike McCarthy makes feelings on potential Aaron Rodgers reunion clear

Is new Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy open to reuniting with quarterback Aaron Rodgers in 2026?

Mike McCarthy embraces pressure as he tries to win over Steelers fans

Steelers president Art Rooney II reacts to negative feedback surrounding hiring Mike McCarthy as next head coach

More information revealed on why Steelers hired Mike McCarthy so quickly

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'Franchise passing-TD leaders' quiz

Mike McCarthy News / Yardbarker / January 27

Mike McCarthy embraces pressure as he tries to win over Steelers fans

Becoming the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers is a dream come true for Steel City native Mike McCarthy, but he's stepping into a situation boiling with frustration, and the fans immediately made it clear that they won't be giving any slack to the hometown coach.

Steelers president Art Rooney II opens up about hiring Mike McCarthy as next head coach

More information revealed on why Steelers hired Mike McCarthy so quickly

Steelers president Art Rooney II reacts to negative feedback surrounding hiring Mike McCarthy as next head coach

Stephen A. Smith explains why he's 'not moved' by Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy

The 'Most NFL games coached' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 27

Top five favorites to win the Naismith Men's College POTY award

Top five favorites to win the Naismith Men's College Player of the Year award

To be anointed the country's best player in collegiate hoops, one has to blend top-notch individual statistics with a strong overall team performance. That's what these Naismith candidates possess.

Nebraska sets historic milestone in new AP men’s basketball poll

No. 1 Arizona remains unbeaten following tough road test at No. 13 BYU

Winter storm allows Charles Bediako to keep playing for Alabama

The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year winners' quiz

Oregon State Beavers News / Yardbarker / January 27

Packers assistant Sean Mannion could continue quick rise up NFL ranks

He never made much of a splash as an NFL quarterback, but Mannion's true calling may be as a coach.

Packers To Hire Jonathan Gannon As DC

The 25 best NFL head coaches who never won a Super Bowl

The '2025 NFL passing-TD leaders' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 27

Mark Martin says RCR is to be blamed for Kyle Busch's slump

Mark Martin says Richard Childress Racing is to be blamed for Kyle Busch's slump

Busch won three races before the halfway mark of 2023, his first year with RCR. But in the 2.5 seasons since, he and the No. 8 team have been searching for answers.

Sub-freezing temperatures could put NASCAR teams in awkward position at Bowman Gray

Cold open: Connor Zilisch faces high expectations as he prepares for his NASCAR Cup debut

Three big questions heading into NASCAR's Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray

The 'NASCAR Clash winners since 2000' quiz