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In the second longest game in World Series history, the Dodgers survived Game 3 after a walk-off HR by Freddie Freeman gave them a 2-1 series lead. - Josh B.
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How many Hall of Famers will you never see play live?

Longtime fan David from Michigan missed his chance to see Barry Sanders. Kept telling himself he'd make the trip to the Silverdome next year. Then Sanders retired at 30, and the window closed forever.

The pattern repeats itself every season. Elite quarterbacks hitting their late 30s. Dominant defenders on their last contract. Generational talents playing out the string on rebuilding teams. You read about them daily on Yardbarker. You debate their legacies. You just don't see them in person.

The reasons make sense:

  • Work always got in the way (now you're retired)

  • Kids had weekend games (they're grown now)

  • Tickets felt expensive (you've earned this)

  • There's always next season (until there isn't)

Vivid Seats makes it simple to finally stop planning and start going. Compare prices across every game. Find the seats that fit your budget. Get the 100% Buyer Guarantee on every purchase.

Your team's core is aging out. Your favorite players are in contract years. The rebuild is one bad season away.

Top Story
In the second longest game in World Series history, the Dodgers survived Game 3 after a walk-off HR by Freddie Freeman gave them a 2-1 series lead. - Josh B.
 
Freeman's walk-off caps Ohtani's record night in Game 3 thriller
Dodgers troll Blue Jays fans over chants directed at Ohtani
Toronto star George Springer leaves Monday's game with an injury
Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman takes aim at his former team
How potentially losing Alex Bregman impacts Boston moving forward
Three questions that are facing the Guardians this offseason
 
The Top 10
10
Chiefs' Rashee Rice gets a boneheaded taunting penalty vs. Commanders
Kansas City's Travis Kelce commits a rough blunder during 'MNF'
Terry Bradshaw tells absurd story about mistaking a pig dealer for Andy Reid
Commanders get bad injury news about Terry McLaurin during Monday's game
Most memorable 'MNF' moments
 
9
Pitt's Pat Narduzzi excoriates NCAA for allowing athletes to bet on pro sports
Preseason evaluations of these QBs were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'
Deion Sanders has strong words after Colorado destroyed by Utah
Elite JUCO tight end flips his commitment from Utah to USC
Vanderbilt, Miami among programs chasing former Clemson commit
 
8
Giants' Cam Skattebo shares message on social media after gruesome injury
Surgeon addresses potential recovery timeline for New York's Skattebo
Why Giants were 'salty' after getting torched by Saquon Barkley, Eagles
Packers' Jordan Love makes feelings on Steelers' Aaron Rodgers clear after 'SNF'
Green Bay's Micah Parsons crowns Love after win over Steelers, Rodgers
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones 'not happy' team has just three wins
 
"We'll expect him to be out there Thursday night." - John Harbaugh
7
Patrick Surtain injury could bolster another Broncos' DPOY case
Aaron Glenn praises Justin Fields for handling of awkward situation
Zac Taylor calls Bengals players out after shocking loss to Jets
Mike Vrabel sends warning to Patriots amid five-game winning streak
Bills have reestablished their run game after James Cook's impressive game
Titans coach talks Cam Ward criticism
 
6
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards to miss time with hamstring strain
Celtics face this key question amid their worst start in 12 years
Evan Mobley could be under-the-radar MVP candidate for Cavaliers
Three things Cooper Flagg should focus on after first career win
Huge Austin Reaves game exposes the porous Kings defense
Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper has already made NBA history
 
5
The best under-the-radar rookies
The biggest issue facing these contenders
Tony Dungy thinks the NFL needs to make this major change
NFL Week 8 winners, losers
Five worst Week 8 performances
 
4
Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer is living up to star billing – and so much more
The Devils’ defense has allowed them to take a big step forward
Are the Blues or the Wild off to a more concerning start this season?
What is so impressive about this season’s rookie class?
Canucks recall top prospect
 
"Cristian Roldan is ... how if you want to build your perfect player, he has a little bit of everything." - Mauricio Pochettino
3
Real Madrid beats Barcelona in chaotic clasico colored by controversy
Lionel Messi by numbers: Inside his MVP-caliber 2025 season
Messi aims to defend Argentina's World Cup, but only if he's 100%
Kevin Denkey's late goal lifts Cincinnati past Columbus in Round 1 opener
Minnesota wins Game 1, edges Seattle in a penalty shootout
 
2
NASCAR Xfinity 500 takeaways
2025 NASCAR championship race will be a true heavyweight battle
After two consecutive heartbreaking races, William Byron got one back
Jeff Gordon says Hendrick Motorsports wants 2025 championship 'bad'
Six-year title drought for Joe Gibbs Racing has felt like 'forever'
 
1
LSU makes needed coaching change after embarrassing home loss
Report details ‘very tense’ meeting between Kelly and LSU AD
Kelly called the 'worst hire in history' by this former NFL coach 
Report reveals Marcus Freeman's stance on Florida, Penn State jobs
Florida State considering drastic change to Mike Norvell decision
North Carolina is set to make decision on potentially firing Bill Belichick
 

 
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Patrick Surtain injury could bolster another Broncos' DPOY case
'They're gonna be hard to beat': Former player has high hopes for Packers after win over Steelers
Lamar Jackson return could prompt big second half from Ravens
MLB News
Dodgers troll Blue Jays fans over Shohei Ohtani chants
World Series takeaways: Shohei Ohtani’s historic night sets stage for Freddie Freeman’s 18th-inning walk-off
Freddie Freeman's walk-off caps Shohei Ohtani's historic night in World Series Game 3
NBA News
Warriors' Draymond Green makes another embarrassing dirty play
76ers' young backcourt having historic start to season
Zion Williamson already out for Pelicans' third game with injury
NHL News
Canucks recall top prospect Tom Willander
Panthers continue to be shorthanded with latest developments
Red Wings’ Patrick Kane to miss his fourth straight game
College Football News
Oklahoma flips four-star WR Jahsiear Rogers from Penn State
Report reveals Marcus Freeman's stance on Florida, Penn State jobs
Vanderbilt, Miami among programs chasing former Clemson commit Blake Stewart
College Basketball News
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In the second longest game in World Series history, the Dodgers survived Game 3 after a walk-off HR by Freddie Freeman gave them a 2-1 series lead. - Josh B.
MORNING BARK
Sports. And then some. Subscribe  |  Yardbarker.com
How many Hall of Famers will you never see play live?

Longtime fan David from Michigan missed his chance to see Barry Sanders. Kept telling himself he'd make the trip to the Silverdome next year. Then Sanders retired at 30, and the window closed forever.

The pattern repeats itself every season. Elite quarterbacks hitting their late 30s. Dominant defenders on their last contract. Generational talents playing out the string on rebuilding teams. You read about them daily on Yardbarker. You debate their legacies. You just don't see them in person.

The reasons make sense:

  • Work always got in the way (now you're retired)

  • Kids had weekend games (they're grown now)

  • Tickets felt expensive (you've earned this)

  • There's always next season (until there isn't)

Vivid Seats makes it simple to finally stop planning and start going. Compare prices across every game. Find the seats that fit your budget. Get the 100% Buyer Guarantee on every purchase.

Your team's core is aging out. Your favorite players are in contract years. The rebuild is one bad season away.

Top Story
In the second longest game in World Series history, the Dodgers survived Game 3 after a walk-off HR by Freddie Freeman gave them a 2-1 series lead. - Josh B.
 
Freeman's walk-off caps Ohtani's record night in Game 3 thriller
Dodgers troll Blue Jays fans over chants directed at Ohtani
Toronto star George Springer leaves Monday's game with an injury
Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman takes aim at his former team
How potentially losing Alex Bregman impacts Boston moving forward
Three questions that are facing the Guardians this offseason
 
The Top 10
10
Chiefs' Rashee Rice gets a boneheaded taunting penalty vs. Commanders
Kansas City's Travis Kelce commits a rough blunder during 'MNF'
Terry Bradshaw tells absurd story about mistaking a pig dealer for Andy Reid
Commanders get bad injury news about Terry McLaurin during Monday's game
Most memorable 'MNF' moments
 
9
Pitt's Pat Narduzzi excoriates NCAA for allowing athletes to bet on pro sports
Preseason evaluations of these QBs were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'
Deion Sanders has strong words after Colorado destroyed by Utah
Elite JUCO tight end flips his commitment from Utah to USC
Vanderbilt, Miami among programs chasing former Clemson commit
 
8
Giants' Cam Skattebo shares message on social media after gruesome injury
Surgeon addresses potential recovery timeline for New York's Skattebo
Why Giants were 'salty' after getting torched by Saquon Barkley, Eagles
Packers' Jordan Love makes feelings on Steelers' Aaron Rodgers clear after 'SNF'
Green Bay's Micah Parsons crowns Love after win over Steelers, Rodgers
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones 'not happy' team has just three wins
 
"We'll expect him to be out there Thursday night." - John Harbaugh
7
Patrick Surtain injury could bolster another Broncos' DPOY case
Aaron Glenn praises Justin Fields for handling of awkward situation
Zac Taylor calls Bengals players out after shocking loss to Jets
Mike Vrabel sends warning to Patriots amid five-game winning streak
Bills have reestablished their run game after James Cook's impressive game
Titans coach talks Cam Ward criticism
 
6
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards to miss time with hamstring strain
Celtics face this key question amid their worst start in 12 years
Evan Mobley could be under-the-radar MVP candidate for Cavaliers
Three things Cooper Flagg should focus on after first career win
Huge Austin Reaves game exposes the porous Kings defense
Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper has already made NBA history
 
5
The best under-the-radar rookies
The biggest issue facing these contenders
Tony Dungy thinks the NFL needs to make this major change
NFL Week 8 winners, losers
Five worst Week 8 performances
 
4
Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer is living up to star billing – and so much more
The Devils’ defense has allowed them to take a big step forward
Are the Blues or the Wild off to a more concerning start this season?
What is so impressive about this season’s rookie class?
Canucks recall top prospect
 
"Cristian Roldan is ... how if you want to build your perfect player, he has a little bit of everything." - Mauricio Pochettino
3
Real Madrid beats Barcelona in chaotic clasico colored by controversy
Lionel Messi by numbers: Inside his MVP-caliber 2025 season
Messi aims to defend Argentina's World Cup, but only if he's 100%
Kevin Denkey's late goal lifts Cincinnati past Columbus in Round 1 opener
Minnesota wins Game 1, edges Seattle in a penalty shootout
 
2
NASCAR Xfinity 500 takeaways
2025 NASCAR championship race will be a true heavyweight battle
After two consecutive heartbreaking races, William Byron got one back
Jeff Gordon says Hendrick Motorsports wants 2025 championship 'bad'
Six-year title drought for Joe Gibbs Racing has felt like 'forever'
 
1
LSU makes needed coaching change after embarrassing home loss
Report details ‘very tense’ meeting between Kelly and LSU AD
Kelly called the 'worst hire in history' by this former NFL coach 
Report reveals Marcus Freeman's stance on Florida, Penn State jobs
Florida State considering drastic change to Mike Norvell decision
North Carolina is set to make decision on potentially firing Bill Belichick
 

 
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Patrick Surtain injury could bolster another Broncos' DPOY case
'They're gonna be hard to beat': Former player has high hopes for Packers after win over Steelers
Lamar Jackson return could prompt big second half from Ravens
MLB News
Dodgers troll Blue Jays fans over Shohei Ohtani chants
World Series takeaways: Shohei Ohtani’s historic night sets stage for Freddie Freeman’s 18th-inning walk-off
Freddie Freeman's walk-off caps Shohei Ohtani's historic night in World Series Game 3
NBA News
Warriors' Draymond Green makes another embarrassing dirty play
76ers' young backcourt having historic start to season
Zion Williamson already out for Pelicans' third game with injury
NHL News
Canucks recall top prospect Tom Willander
Panthers continue to be shorthanded with latest developments
Red Wings’ Patrick Kane to miss his fourth straight game
College Football News
Oklahoma flips four-star WR Jahsiear Rogers from Penn State
Report reveals Marcus Freeman's stance on Florida, Penn State jobs
Vanderbilt, Miami among programs chasing former Clemson commit Blake Stewart
College Basketball News
 No articles available today
Quizzes
The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz
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In the second longest game in World Series history, the Dodgers survived Game 3 after a walk-off HR by Freddie Freeman gave them a 2-1 series lead. - Josh B.
MORNING BARK
Sports. And then some. Subscribe  |  Yardbarker.com
How many Hall of Famers will you never see play live?

Longtime fan David from Michigan missed his chance to see Barry Sanders. Kept telling himself he'd make the trip to the Silverdome next year. Then Sanders retired at 30, and the window closed forever.

The pattern repeats itself every season. Elite quarterbacks hitting their late 30s. Dominant defenders on their last contract. Generational talents playing out the string on rebuilding teams. You read about them daily on Yardbarker. You debate their legacies. You just don't see them in person.

The reasons make sense:

  • Work always got in the way (now you're retired)

  • Kids had weekend games (they're grown now)

  • Tickets felt expensive (you've earned this)

  • There's always next season (until there isn't)

Vivid Seats makes it simple to finally stop planning and start going. Compare prices across every game. Find the seats that fit your budget. Get the 100% Buyer Guarantee on every purchase.

Your team's core is aging out. Your favorite players are in contract years. The rebuild is one bad season away.

Top Story
In the second longest game in World Series history, the Dodgers survived Game 3 after a walk-off HR by Freddie Freeman gave them a 2-1 series lead. - Josh B.
 
Freeman's walk-off caps Ohtani's record night in Game 3 thriller
Dodgers troll Blue Jays fans over chants directed at Ohtani
Toronto star George Springer leaves Monday's game with an injury
Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman takes aim at his former team
How potentially losing Alex Bregman impacts Boston moving forward
Three questions that are facing the Guardians this offseason
 
The Top 10
10
Chiefs' Rashee Rice gets a boneheaded taunting penalty vs. Commanders
Kansas City's Travis Kelce commits a rough blunder during 'MNF'
Terry Bradshaw tells absurd story about mistaking a pig dealer for Andy Reid
Commanders get bad injury news about Terry McLaurin during Monday's game
Most memorable 'MNF' moments
 
9
Pitt's Pat Narduzzi excoriates NCAA for allowing athletes to bet on pro sports
Preseason evaluations of these QBs were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'
Deion Sanders has strong words after Colorado destroyed by Utah
Elite JUCO tight end flips his commitment from Utah to USC
Vanderbilt, Miami among programs chasing former Clemson commit
 
8
Giants' Cam Skattebo shares message on social media after gruesome injury
Surgeon addresses potential recovery timeline for New York's Skattebo
Why Giants were 'salty' after getting torched by Saquon Barkley, Eagles
Packers' Jordan Love makes feelings on Steelers' Aaron Rodgers clear after 'SNF'
Green Bay's Micah Parsons crowns Love after win over Steelers, Rodgers
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones 'not happy' team has just three wins
 
"We'll expect him to be out there Thursday night." - John Harbaugh
7
Patrick Surtain injury could bolster another Broncos' DPOY case
Aaron Glenn praises Justin Fields for handling of awkward situation
Zac Taylor calls Bengals players out after shocking loss to Jets
Mike Vrabel sends warning to Patriots amid five-game winning streak
Bills have reestablished their run game after James Cook's impressive game
Titans coach talks Cam Ward criticism
 
6
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards to miss time with hamstring strain
Celtics face this key question amid their worst start in 12 years
Evan Mobley could be under-the-radar MVP candidate for Cavaliers
Three things Cooper Flagg should focus on after first career win
Huge Austin Reaves game exposes the porous Kings defense
Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper has already made NBA history
 
5
The best under-the-radar rookies
The biggest issue facing these contenders
Tony Dungy thinks the NFL needs to make this major change
NFL Week 8 winners, losers
Five worst Week 8 performances
 
4
Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer is living up to star billing – and so much more
The Devils’ defense has allowed them to take a big step forward
Are the Blues or the Wild off to a more concerning start this season?
What is so impressive about this season’s rookie class?
Canucks recall top prospect
 
"Cristian Roldan is ... how if you want to build your perfect player, he has a little bit of everything." - Mauricio Pochettino
3
Real Madrid beats Barcelona in chaotic clasico colored by controversy
Lionel Messi by numbers: Inside his MVP-caliber 2025 season
Messi aims to defend Argentina's World Cup, but only if he's 100%
Kevin Denkey's late goal lifts Cincinnati past Columbus in Round 1 opener
Minnesota wins Game 1, edges Seattle in a penalty shootout
 
2
NASCAR Xfinity 500 takeaways
2025 NASCAR championship race will be a true heavyweight battle
After two consecutive heartbreaking races, William Byron got one back
Jeff Gordon says Hendrick Motorsports wants 2025 championship 'bad'
Six-year title drought for Joe Gibbs Racing has felt like 'forever'
 
1
LSU makes needed coaching change after embarrassing home loss
Report details ‘very tense’ meeting between Kelly and LSU AD
Kelly called the 'worst hire in history' by this former NFL coach 
Report reveals Marcus Freeman's stance on Florida, Penn State jobs
Florida State considering drastic change to Mike Norvell decision
North Carolina is set to make decision on potentially firing Bill Belichick
 

 
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NFL News
Patrick Surtain injury could bolster another Broncos' DPOY case
'They're gonna be hard to beat': Former player has high hopes for Packers after win over Steelers
Lamar Jackson return could prompt big second half from Ravens
MLB News
Dodgers troll Blue Jays fans over Shohei Ohtani chants
World Series takeaways: Shohei Ohtani’s historic night sets stage for Freddie Freeman’s 18th-inning walk-off
Freddie Freeman's walk-off caps Shohei Ohtani's historic night in World Series Game 3
NBA News
Warriors' Draymond Green makes another embarrassing dirty play
76ers' young backcourt having historic start to season
Zion Williamson already out for Pelicans' third game with injury
NHL News
Canucks recall top prospect Tom Willander
Panthers continue to be shorthanded with latest developments
Red Wings’ Patrick Kane to miss his fourth straight game
College Football News
Oklahoma flips four-star WR Jahsiear Rogers from Penn State
Report reveals Marcus Freeman's stance on Florida, Penn State jobs
Vanderbilt, Miami among programs chasing former Clemson commit Blake Stewart
College Basketball News
 No articles available today
Quizzes
The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz
The 'Multiple 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz
More from Yardbarker
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