Can the USMNT upset Germany? Breaking down the final World Cup tune-up

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NFC West schedule breakdown: The toughest four-game stretches in 2026

Let's examine the most difficult four-game stretches for each NFC West team — the gauntlets that could define division races, shape playoff hopes and, in some cases, determine whether coaches and QBs enter the offseason under pressure.

49ers' George Kittle shares huge injury recovery update amid Week 1 goal

49ers' Brandon Aiyuk may have just become more untradable

Baker Mayfield breaks silence about Mike Evans leaving Buccaneers for 49ers

AFC East schedule breakdown: The toughest four-game stretches in 2026

AFC West schedule breakdown: The toughest four-game stretches in 2026

The '2025 backup NFL quarterbacks' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 5

Eagles predicted to trade for Maxx Crosby after Myles Garrett blunder

Whether the Raiders will reconsider moving on from their best player remains to be seen, but Roseman can be quite persuasive when he sets his sights on a player.

Maxx Crosby gives huge updates on Raiders future, injury recovery

Patriots, Cowboys highlight list of four potential Maxx Crosby trade destinations

Myles Garrett reveals history-making goal after joining Rams from Browns

Dan Campbell, others with Lions react to Rams acquiring Myles Garrett from Browns

NFL teams reportedly think Rams are willing to make bold Aaron Donald decision

The 'NFL's active 50-sack club' quiz

Jazz Chisholm News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB active stolen base leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to swipe at least 100 bags in their career can you name in seven minutes?

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / June 5

Steelers get terrible news about Mason Rudolph's trade value

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had one of the more fascinating quarterback situations in the NFL over the last several years, and that continues to be the case going into the 2026 season.

Aaron Rodgers is making waves before the Steelers' season even starts

Steelers urged to make QB change after Aaron Rodgers move

Steelers reportedly leaning toward this Will Howard, Mason Rudolph decision

Recent news adds to speculation about Alex Highsmith's future with Steelers

The '2008 Week 1 NFL starting QB's' quiz

NFL News / Athlon Sports / June 5

Patrick Mahomes sends message after retirement decision on Wednesday

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs endured a disappointing 2025 NFL season, but it was another QB who made waves on Wednesday.

Travis Kelce makes feelings clear on Eric Bieniemy's return to Chiefs

Blockbuster trade proposal sends Lions fan favorite to Chiefs to replace Travis Kelce

Russell Wilson removes all doubt regarding his career future

Russell Wilson's Jets decision could impact future of Colts' Anthony Richardson Sr.

Why Russell Wilson's overall career can make a case for the Hall of Fame

The 'Most passing yards without a touchdown' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / June 5

Aaron Rodgers is making waves before the Steelers' season even starts

The Pittsburgh Steelers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers have officially reunited for another season, and the buzz is big around the NFL about what the veteran will do in his final season in the league.

Steelers urged to make QB change after Aaron Rodgers move

Steelers sign TE Robert Tonyan, LB Jamin Davis to contracts

Steelers reportedly leaning toward this Will Howard, Mason Rudolph decision

Steelers reportedly make T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith decisions after signing Nick Herbig to extension

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 5

Blockbuster trade proposal sends Lions fan favorite to Chiefs to replace Travis Kelce

It would be a blow to the Lions to lose him but also benefit the Chiefs as they seek to replace Kelce.

Travis Kelce makes feelings clear on Eric Bieniemy's return to Chiefs

NFL executives, GMs make huge retirement prediction about Chiefs' Andy Reid

The 'Most TD-catches in NFL history' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 5

Everything 'Gentleman' Ned Jarrett touched turned to gold

There are few words that adequately describe Ned Jarrett — not because he was a bland personality or accomplished little in racing, but because the NASCAR Hall of Famer was great at everything he did.

Chevrolet has 'a chunk' to make up on Toyota as NASCAR season nears halfway mark

Former Formula 1 star making NASCAR debut at San Diego

What the NASCAR Cup Series Chase bubble looks like after Nashville

The 'NASCAR Hall of Fame drivers' quiz

Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / June 5

Three potential trade candidates for the Los Angeles Angels

Although the Angels have typically been loath to trade significant parts of the roster, it is long past time.

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki hopes to bedevil Angels with new pitch

Angels pile up 16 hits to capture series finale vs. Rockies

Mike Trout may be saving Angels from a big mistake

The 'MLB active stolen base leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 5

Three NHL teams under major pressure this offseason

The summer heat isn’t confined to the sandy beaches where NHL players vacation. It’s arguably even more intense inside the back rooms and front offices of teams. Three franchises, in particular, enter the offseason under pressure that could ignite an already simmering trade and free-agent market.

Assessing trade destinations for disgruntled Red Wings center Dylan Larkin

Dylan Larkin trade request shows how far once-proud Red Wings have fallen

Winners, losers from Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes storm back to tie series

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25 awesome albums from otherwise awful artists

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San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA steals leaders since 1976-77' quiz

How many of the players with the most steals in every NBA season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

Seattle Seahawks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Super Bowl-winning starting QBs' quiz

How many of the winning starting quarterbacks from every Super Bowl can you name in six minutes?

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 5

Winners, losers from Game 2: Hurricanes storm back to tie series

Winners, losers from Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes storm back to tie series

After losing a two-goal lead in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Carolina Hurricanes turned the tables on the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 and rallied for a 4-3 overtime win to tie the series at one game apiece.

John Tortorella doubles down on controversial challenge that backfired

Fine print in Bruce Cassidy's contract is why Oilers won't get interview

Dylan Larkin trade request shows how far once-proud Red Wings have fallen

Assessing trade destinations for disgruntled Red Wings center Larkin

Four teams that could land Larkin in a blockbuster trade

Canadiens nearly acquired Matthew Knies at NHL trade deadline

Tennis News / Yardbarker / June 5

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk declines handshake with Russian player

Marta Kostyuk declines handshake with Mirra Andreeva following French Open loss as Ukraine-Russia war continues

Ukrainian tennis star Marta Kostyuk giving Russian Mirra Andreeva the cold shoulder after her French Open loss on Thursday brought the conflict between their nations back into the public conscience.

Mirra Andreeva belongs at the grown-ups' table after teenager reaches final

Maja Chwalinska makes French Open history going from qualifier to finals

Toni Nadal 'perplexed' by Jannik Sinner's exit at Roland Garros

Mats Wilander defends Felix Auger-Aliassime after loss to Flavio Cobolli

Victoria Mboko to be Serena Williams' doubles partner

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The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz

The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 4

Four teams that could land Dylan Larkin in a blockbuster trade

With a full no-movement clause, Larkin ultimately controls the process.

Dylan Larkin trade request shows how far once-proud Red Wings have fallen

Assessing trade destinations for disgruntled Red Wings center Dylan Larkin

The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / June 5

Awful Aaron Judge injury update could define Yankees' season

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge will be shut down for quite some time.

Yankees get big Max Fried injury update

Twins pitcher blames MLB for his arm injury: 'They all said the same thing'

Twins star has been on fire since reset

Pete Crow-Armstrong redeems himself for blunder with first career walk-off

Max Muncy, Ildemaro Vargas get into a violent collision at first base

Christian Watson News / Yardbarker / June 4

Packers betting big on Christian Watson with lucrative extension

The Green Bay Packers saw enough to hand Christian Watson a lucrative second contract, but they'll need more from him going forward.

George Pickens makes mandatory minicamp decision amid absences

Giants insider reveals Malik Nabers' potential return date

Notable update emerges on Stefon Diggs

Steelers make T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith decisions after signing star to extension

Deion Sanders sheds light on Shedeur's 'tremendous' historic agreement

Trade proposal sends Lions fan favorite to Chiefs to replace Travis Kelce

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 5

John Tortorella doubles down on challenge that backfired

John Tortorella doubles down on controversial challenge that backfired

Vegas Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella made a potentially seismic decision late in the third period of Game 2.

Winners, losers from Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes storm back to tie series

Fine print in Bruce Cassidy's contract is why Oilers won't get interview

Dylan Larkin trade request shows how far once-proud Red Wings have fallen

Assessing trade destinations for disgruntled Red Wings center Larkin

Four teams that could land Larkin in a blockbuster trade

Canadiens nearly acquired Matthew Knies at NHL trade deadline

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 4

Jalen Brunson gives injury updates after Game 1 win

Jalen Brunson gives injury updates after leading Knicks to Game 1 NBA Finals win over Spurs

After New York's Jalen Brunson guided the Knicks to a come-from-behind 105-95 victory over the Spurs, he offered a brief update on his injury status.

Knicks' Brunson makes NBA Finals history in Game 1 win over Spurs

NBA investigating vulgar comments directed at Brunson

Brunson has an unusual superstition during the NBA Finals

Charles Barkley knows who will win the Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals

A decade of drama: Ranking the 10 best NBA Finals

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / June 5

Kevin O’Connell reacts to J.J. McCarthy comments about Kyler Murray

Vikings' Kevin O’Connell responds to controversial J.J. McCarthy comments about Kyler Murray

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy recently generated headlines when he discussed sharing a quarterback room with Kyler Murray.

Eagles' Jordan Mailata sends Jalen Hurts warning for NFL

Steelers reportedly leaning toward this Will Howard, Mason Rudolph decision

Mac Jones breaks silence about staying with 49ers after trade rumors

New job-security update for Jets' Aaron Glenn emerges

Why Russell Wilson's overall career can make a case for the Hall of Fame

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4

Shohei Ohtani has a historically absurd ERA after 10 starts

Shohei Ohtani just made it harder for the rest of the National League to catch him atop the MVP ladder.

Why Ohtani's historic season may end in disappointment

Ohtani's dominance at the plate and on the mound draws highest of praise

Dave Roberts makes worrisome Kyle Tucker admission after $240M deal

Guardians announcer cruelly roasts Jazz Chisholm during game

Red Sox cost themselves four runs by botching challenge

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4

Magic Johnson had a telling remark on why the Spurs lost Game 1

Magic Johnson knows a thing or two about sharing the ball, and it’s something he didn’t see the San Antonio Spurs do much in crunch time against the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals.

Victor Wembanyama goes viral for heartwarming moment with nuns

Wembanyama reacts to fan running on court in Game 1 of 2026 NBA Finals

Wembanyama 'not worried' after shaky NBA Finals debut

Spurs mascot takes a subtle jab at Scott Foster with Uno Reverse stunt

Julian Champagnie is latest sharpshooter unearthed by Spurs

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / June 4

Maxx Crosby gives huge updates on Raiders future, injury recovery

It's been an eventful offseason for Crosby, who discussed remaining with the Raiders after a failed trade to the Ravens and updated his recovery from a knee injury.

Four potential Crosby trade destinations

Russell Wilson's decision could impact future of Anthony Richardson Sr.

Why DeVonta Smith rejects idea of being Eagles' A.J. Brown replacement

Rams GM gives huge Aaron Donald update

Seahawks' Cooper Kupp has hilarious response to Donald return rumors

Kyle Busch News / Yardbarker / June 4

Former crew chief reveals favorite Kyle Busch memory: 'There was just no quit in him that day'

Adam Stevens won two NASCAR Cup Series championships and 28 races while serving as Kyle Busch's crew chief, but his favorite memory of the late driver came in one of NASCAR's most iconic finishes.

Denny Hamlin never thought he would catch Busch on NASCAR's wins list

Busch's story still had another chapter remaining

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / June 4

Warriors have an offer for LeBron James, but can he afford to take it?

With LeBron James' contract with the Los Angeles Lakers finally expiring, the four-time NBA champion will test free agency again.

Steph Curry will reportedly try to recruit LeBron James to Warriors

Have Lakers established priority between LeBron and Austin Reaves?

There's already a favorite to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo

...but five teams appear to be out of the Antetokounmpo sweepstakes

Arbitrator: Terry Rozier must forfeit most of salary amid gambling case

Jalen Brunson News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?NOTE: The Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, have never made the NBA Finals, while no Kings player scored 30 in their lone appearance (1951).

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