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Bucks' win allows Doc Rivers to climb NBA's all-time list

Even though it's been a while since he's led a team on a deep run through the playoffs, Doc Rivers has still won a lot of games.

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo makes last ditch 'wake-up call' attempt amid trade rumors

Antetokounmpo’s showboat move in final seconds sparks Bulls-Bucks scuffle

Nikola Vucevic threw shade at Antetokounmpo after their on-court confrontation

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The '10-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

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Cavaliers could be in for a turnaround after win over Spurs

The Cleveland Cavaliers notched their signature win of the 2025-26 season so far on Monday by going on the road and defeating the San Antonio Spurs, 113-101.

Cavs have not held ‘credible’ trade talks involving Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen

Jaylen Brown ties longstanding Larry Bird record with Celtics

Kawhi Leonard's career-best performance extends Clippers' win streak

The 25 greatest undrafted NBA players of all time

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 29

Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky moves up NHL's all-time wins list

Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has fully reached the point in his career where he's now padding his resume to further build his Hall of Fame case with every start.

Blue Jackets trade Yegor Chinakhov to Penguins for big return

Mathew Barzal fined for slashing forward Mason Marchment

Hurricanes place goalie on IR

NHL power rankings: Are the Sabres a playoff team?

2026 World Juniors: Top standouts for Germany and Sweden

Matthew Stafford News / Yardbarker / December 30

'MNF' takeaways: Matthew Stafford's MVP case takes a hit in Rams' stunning loss to Falcons

The Los Angeles Rams rallied from a 24-3 deficit, but could not complete the comeback in a crushing 27-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons as quarterback Matthew Stafford's MVP case took a major blow.

Rams burned by brutal missed call in final seconds against Falcons

Jared Verse taunted Falcons sideline as he ran back blocked field goal

Cam Newton thinks NFL MVP plays for team with losing record

Caleb Williams is a star, but this is preventing him from reaching ceiling

Hall of Famer explains why Mike Vrabel should win Coach of the Year

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / December 30

Ohio State lands 2027 five-star EDGE David Jacobs

Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes put together a solid 2026 class, and they're already doing the same on the 2027 recruiting trail.

Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith would have been a Hurricane if Miami won more

Florida EDGE Jayden Woods to be top target on transfer portal market

CFP quarterfinals preview: Which matchups will decide semifinalists?

The 25 greatest players in Notre Dame football history

The 'College football national championship coaches' quiz

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / December 29

Pistons looking to halt two-game skid on Western road swing

After starting their 10-day, five-game Western road swing with victories over the Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings, the Detroit Pistons find themselves mired in a two-game skid after dropping back-to-back games to the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers.

Kawhi Leonard's career-best performance extends Clippers' win streak

Nikola Jokic injury a potentially major blow to Nuggets

What the first NBA All-Star votes really tell us

The 25 most unlikely NBA Finals heroes

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

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 29

Nikola Jokic injury a potentially major blow to Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets could have a big problem on their hands.

Raptors’ Jakob Poeltl out at least one more week with back injury

Mavs want disabled player exceptions for Dereck Lively II, Dante Exum

Still no timeline for Max Strus to make season debut

Cavaliers could be in for a turnaround after win over Spurs

Bucks' win allows Doc Rivers to climb NBA's all-time list

Clemson Tigers News / Yardbarker / December 29

Dabo Swinney, Clemson make coaching changes after 7-6 season

Dabo Swinney has made some changes after the Clemson Tigers' disappointing 7-6 season in 2025.

Dabo Swinney raises doubts over Clemson's direction with ugly Pinstripe Bowl loss

Emotional moment as Cade Klubnik breaks down in tears while discussing his time at Clemson

New Michigan HC Kyle Whittingham takes first jab at Ohio State

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

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

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / December 30

Dennis Hamlin helped son Denny become one of NASCAR's greats

Dennis Hamlin helped son Denny become one of NASCAR's all-time greats

In the wake of his father's death on Dec. 28, Denny Hamlin's victory at Las Vegas in October is even more special.

Denny Hamlin's father, Dennis, dies at 75 after house fire

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / December 29

NASCAR star Denny Hamlin's father, Dennis, dies at 75 after house fire

Dennis Hamlin, the father of NASCAR Cup Series superstar Denny Hamlin, died at the age of 75 from injuries suffered in a house fire on Sunday evening. The house that Dennis and Mary Lou Hamlin resided in was located in the community of Stanley in Gaston County, North Carolina. First responders arrived at 6:27 p.m.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / December 29

Notable achievements from 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season

Let's look back at some of the most notable achievements from a thrilling 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.

NASCAR star Denny Hamlin's father, Dennis, dies at 75 after house fire

Dennis Hamlin helped son Denny become one of NASCAR's all-time greats

Why Denny Hamlin will make a serious run at NASCAR title in 2026 after '25 heartbreak

Chase Elliott looking to get back to championship form in 2026

Chase Briscoe looking to avoid sophomore slump at Joe Gibbs Racing

Justin Herbert News / Yardbarker / December 29

Chargers reveal Week 18 plan for QB Justin Herbert

The Los Angeles Chargers aren't taking any chances with Herbert.

Texans clinch playoff berth by beating Chargers for 8th straight win

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

The 'NFL passing leaders in their first 2 years' quiz

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / December 29

Florida EDGE Jayden Woods to be top target on transfer portal market

The Florida Gators are set to lose one of the top young players in the country to the transfer portal.

North Texas star QB Drew Mestemaker entering transfer portal

North Texas star RB headed to transfer portal

Texas' leading rusher to enter the transfer portal as Longhorns offense set to look very different

The 25 greatest players in Notre Dame football history

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 29

CFP quarterfinals preview: Which matchups will decide semifinalists?

The first of four College Football Playoff quarterfinal games kicks off on Wednesday. Below, let's look at which matchups will be most important in deciding this year's semifinalists.

Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith would've been a Hurricane if Miami won more

No. 1 Indiana gets encouraging health update ahead of Rose Bowl

What Alabama can take away from epic CFP win over Oklahoma

Ty Simpson, Alabama make for a scary matchup in CFP

To reward Arch Manning for pay cut, Texas should land WR Cam Coleman

Mike Vrabel News / Yardbarker / December 29

Hall of Famer explains why Mike Vrabel should win Coach of the Year

The Hall of Famer gave several reasons as to why Vrabel deserves praise and why he should win NFL Coach of the Year.

Will Patriots rest starters for Week 18 game vs. Dolphins with No. 1 seed in reach?

Patriots QB Drake Maye makes NFL history while also matching franchise icons

Patriots WR Stefon Diggs grows bank account on TD catch against Jets

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

The '2025-26 NFL Week 1 head coaches' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / December 29

Chiefs HC Andy Reid makes 2026 plans clear before season finale

Chiefs HC Andy Reid makes 2026 plans clear ahead of season finale vs. Raiders

It has become common for Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid to address any retirement rumors in February following the Super Bowl.

New report sheds light on future of Chiefs TE Travis Kelce

Raiders HC Pete Carroll addresses talk of him being on hot seat

Raiders players lash out against tanking talk after Maxx Crosby decision

Could Crosby request a trade after controversial decision?

Why Fernando Mendoza to Raiders in 2026 NFL Draft may not be a lock

Has Jets owner Woody Johnson changed mind about Aaron Glenn?

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / December 29

Kawhi Leonard's career-best performance extends Clippers' win streak

Every now and then, Leonard shows the world exactly why he's an NBA legend. He did just that on Sunday night, making history while helping the Los Angeles Clippers win for the fourth game in a row.

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / December 29

Why Fernando Mendoza to Raiders in 2026 NFL Draft may not be a lock

The Las Vegas Raiders taking Mendoza in the 2026 NFL Draft is a lock, right? Not so fast.

2027 NFL Draft only grows deeper with Dylan Stewart's return to South Carolina

Miami RB Mark Fletcher Jr. makes NFL Draft decision

NFL Draft intel: How CFP could impact Dante Moore's draft decision

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

New Jersey Devils News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Goalie Stanley Cup Playoff wins leaders' quiz

How many of the goalies with the most Stanley Cup Playoff wins in the NHL's expansion era can you name in five minutes?Good luck!

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

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz

Bo Nix News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL passing leaders in their first 2 years' quiz

32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 29

What the first NBA All-Star votes really tell us

The NBA released its first All-Star fan voting returns on Monday morning, providing an early snapshot of how the league looks at midseason.

Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo lead early fan voting for ASG

Dennis Schroder had words for Doncic

Kawhi Leonard, Jaylen Brown named Players of the Week

Leonard's career-best performance extends Clippers' win streak

Jalen Brunson's hot start is is forcing the NBA to pay attention

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 29

No. 1 Indiana gets encouraging health update ahead of Rose Bowl clash with No. 9 Alabama

Indiana has a chance to complete a remarkable turnaround for one of the sport's historically worst programs.

What Alabama can take away from epic CFP win over Oklahoma

Ty Simpson, Alabama make for a scary matchup in CFP

To reward Arch Manning for pay cut, Texas should land WR Cam Coleman

Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith would've been a Hurricane if Miami won more

NFL Draft intel: How CFP could impact Dante Moore's draft decision

NFL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year winners' quiz

How many of these first-year offensive standouts since the 1997 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / December 29

Schottenheimer has big Prescott regret as end of season nears

Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer has big Dak Prescott regret as end of disappointing season nears

While there's currently no indication that Schottenheimer is in danger of losing his job, he has at least one major regret regarding the play of Prescott.

Cowboys Interested In Brian Flores For DC Position

Jadeveon Clowney intends to play in 2026, and he knows where he wants to be

Jerry Jones pulled stunt to put Cowboys in Christmas spirit; his team returned favor against Commanders

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz