Why Naomi Osaka's comeback tour may not end with upset of Coco Gauff

With Osaka looking like her old self, perhaps she could win her first Grand Slam in over four years.

Osaka, Iga Swiatek roll into quarters

American fails to convert on eight match points, crashes out of U.S. Open

Felix Auger-Aliassime, Alex de Minaur soar into U.S. Open quarterfinals

Bruised and battered, Novak Djokovic makes incredible history at U.S. Open

Struggling Daniil Medvedev parts with his longtime coach after early exit

Features

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The Quiz of the Day

Bill Belichick pulls vintage move with depth chart ahead of UNC debut

Belichick has embarked on a new career venture as a college football coach, but it appears the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach's infamous obsession with secrecy lives on.

Michael Jordan headlines list of celebrities who will attend Bill Belichick’s UNC debut

TCU first to test Bill Belichick at North Carolina

Stephen A. Smith gives correct take on Bill Belichick's legacy as a coach

25 college players NFL fans should keep an eye on this season

The 'NFL head coach all-time wins leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 1

Eagles OL clearly won't miss facing Parsons twice a season

Eagles O-lineman clearly won't miss facing Micah Parsons twice a season

The Cowboys traded Parsons to the Green Bay Packers for two first-round picks and three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark on Aug. 28.

Is the newest Packers acquisition uncertain to play in Week 1?

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott reacts to the blockbuster Parsons trade

Prescott must show why he's the $240M man for Dallas in 2025

Cowboys make risky signing after Parsons trade frees up cap room

Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb finds great source of motivation for Week 1

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / September 1

Monster Soto performance shows why he was worth contract

Monster Juan Soto performance shows why he was worth massive contract

Soto played like a $765M man on Monday.

'Rally Reds' do it again with a walk-off victory over Blue Jays

This could be Toronto's Achilles heel

Carson Kelly fuels furious Cubs comeback over Braves

Red Sox awarded controversial HR on ball caught by Guardians player

Rangers experienced travel issues prior to game vs. Diamondbacks

Giants make major announcement regarding pitcher's health

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 1

Three QBs with the best shot at winning MVP for the first time

After a handful of Hall of Fame running backs took home the award from the 1990s through the early 2010s, quarterbacks have ruled over MVP voting over the last decade. That doesn't appear to be changing in 2025.

NFL insiders raise expectations for Joe Burrow in 2025 with bold prediction

Bengals have big plans for Chiefs' recent cut

Packers' Jordan Love shares wordless goodbye to Kenny Clark

The Big Five: Most improved NFL teams this offseason

Who is the longest-tenured QB for every NFL franchise?

The '35+ passing touchdown seasons by NFL QBs' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 1

'Rally Reds' do it again with walk-off victory vs. Blue Jays

The "Rally Reds" are at it again in Cincinnati. The nickname given to the young and promising Cincinnati Reds last season has stuck around for yet another season.

Ninth inning could be Blue Jays' Achilles heel

Why a strong September finish is crucial for the Blue Jays’ playoff push

Blue Jays promote Gage Stanifer to New Hampshire

Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

The '1992 & 1993 Toronto Blue Jays' quiz

Milwaukee Bucks News / Yardbarker / September 1

Unheralded signing could be secret weapon for Bucks

Normally, signing a 33-year-old with a 2.4 career scoring average isn't very newsworthy. But it's different when that player's brother is a two-time NBA MVP.

Greece, Poland advance to EuroBasket Round of 16

Luka Doncic racks up milestones in Slovenia's first win

Jeremy Lin announces retirement after 15-year run

The 25 greatest second-round picks in NBA history

The 'Triple-doubles from the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 1

Projecting potential bounce-back players for 2025-26 NHL season

Every NHL season has its fair share of surprises, whether it’s the underdog team that makes it to the playoffs against all odds or the player rebounding from a down season who turns back the clock and rediscovers his game.

Bruins center Elias Lindholm is ready to bounce back next season

Future of Carey Price's Canadiens contract has been decided

Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey is fully recovered from knee injury

Penn State may have opened door to hosting future NHL Winter Classic

Five NHL teams that got noticeably weaker in the 2025-26 offseason

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / September 1

NFL insiders raise expectations for Joe Burrow in 2025 with bold prediction

After a career year, league executives believe Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow could be even better in 2025.

Bengals have big plans for Chiefs' recent cut

25 NFL storylines to keep an eye on heading into the 2025 season

The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / September 1

Ex-Alabama QB has telling take on Ty Simpson

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson played poorly in his team's 31-17 loss to unranked Florida State on Saturday, leading to speculation that his starting spot could be in jeopardy.

Paul Finebaum says LSU is team to beat in SEC, begs for Nick Saban to un-retire

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian calls out Arch Manning for sidearm throw

Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer has sobering admission after loss to FSU

15 schools that can throw a wrench in the College Football Playoff

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 1

Cowboys make risky signing after Parsons trade

Cowboys make risky signing after Micah Parsons trade frees up cap room

The Cowboys are using the cap space from the Micah Parsons trade to sign other defensive stars.

Jerry Jones shares how the Cowboys will be better without Micah Parsons

Dallas limited Parsons trade talks to teams with DT depth

Parsons says Cowboys gave him an ultimatum before blockbuster trade

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott reacts to the blockbuster Parsons trade

New Cowboys three-time Pro Bowl DT calls trade from Green Bay a 'blessing'

Entertainment

20 A-list actors who seemingly fell off the face of the Earth

25 TV character deaths that stay with viewers forever

The 35 greatest singing voices of all time

Which 25 rock albums have sold the most copies all-time?

United States Mens Soccer News / Yardbarker / September 1

Here's why Pochettino's 'mystifying' USMNT roster makes sense

Here's why USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino's 'mystifying' roster makes sense

Media is panning head coach Mauricio Pochettino's September roster for the United States Men's National Team. "Downright mystifying," ESPN's Jeff Carlisle called it.

Key takeaways from the USMNT's crucial September roster

Alexander Isak saga reaches conclusion as record fee is agreed to

Liverpool lands England international

Manchester United finally lands a new goalkeeper in transfer window

This former Manchester United defender signs with Aston Villa

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / September 1

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian calls out Arch Manning for sidearm throw

One particular missed throw from Manning highlights his struggles in his debut as full-time starter.

Analyst blasts Steve Sarkisian's handling of Arch Manning in Texas' Week 1 loss to Ohio State

Texas QB Arch Manning's Heisman odds take nasty dive after dismal first half against Ohio State

College football Week 1 takeaways: Time to stop the Arch Manning hype

25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2025 college football season

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 1

One September call-up from each MLB club under the old rules

Considering the "old September callup rules", Yardbarker's MLB writers took a look at identifying one player from each club who would have benefited from a September callup.

Mariners promote top catching prospect

Veteran catcher opts out of Brewers deal

One player from each MLB team trying to save his job for 2026

Most overhyped prospect for every team

The most iconic MLB batting stances

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 1

Is Iamaleava already regretting move to UCLA after poor debut?

Is QB Nico Iamaleava already regretting move to UCLA after poor debut?

Iamaleava transferred to UCLA in April after reportedly holding out of spring practice over an NIL dispute.

College football 2025: 25 players to watch on defense

The 'College Football Playoff teams' quiz

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The 'College football color teams' quiz

The 'NFL QB season rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Most 1,000-rushing yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL sack leaders since 2015' quiz

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most games played in NFL history' quiz

How many of the players in NFL history to play in at least 260 games in their career can you name in six minutes?

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 1

Hendrick Motorsports suffers through disastrous Southern 500, NASCAR playoff opener

Save for the Clemson Tigers football team, perhaps nobody in the state of South Carolina had as miserable a weekend as Rick Hendrick.

What the NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture looks like after Darlington

NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500 takeaways: Chase Briscoe delivers career performance in repeat win at Darlington

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

Soccer News / Yardbarker / September 1

Record fee agreed to as Alexander Isak saga reaches conclusion

Isak leaves Newcastle with an impressive record of 62 goals in all competitions across three seasons since arriving from Real Sociedad in 2022.

The 'Major League Soccer Cup champions' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 1

Pressure makes perfect for Chase Briscoe in dominant Southern 500 win

It's often said that pressure is a privilege. You'll find no greater proponent of that phrase than NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe.

Briscoe wins second straight Southern 500, advances in playoffs

Cook Out Southern 500 takeaways

What the NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture looks like after Darlington

Hendrick Motorsports suffers through disastrous playoff opener

Dale Earnhardt's grandson set to make his ARCA return at Bristol

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 1

Cowboys QB Prescott reacts to blockbuster Parsons trade

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott reacts to blockbuster Micah Parsons trade

The Dallas Cowboys trading EDGE Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday shocked many throughout the NFL, but not quarterback Dak Prescott.

Cowboys make risky signing after Micah Parsons trade frees up cap room

Micah Parsons says Cowboys gave him an ultimatum before trade

25 notable NFL trades that happened during training camp

The 'Active 14-sack NFL seasons' quiz

Novak Djokovic News / Yardbarker / September 1

Bruised and battered, Novak Djokovic makes incredible history at U.S. Open

Djokovic has struggled with lingering injuries all season, but that hasn't prevented the 38-year-old from making incredible history.

The 'Women's singles French Open champions' quiz

Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 1

American fails to convert on eight match points, crashes out of U.S. Open

World No. 139 Taylor Townsend had eight opportunities to keep her Cinderella Run going, but crashed out of the U.S. Open on Sunday.

Let the best 'mother' win: Taylor Townsend, Barbora Krejcikova and the many faces of motherhood in tennis

Bittersweet day for American tennis at U.S. Open

The 'Women's singles U.S. Open tennis champions' quiz

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / September 1

Packers' Parsons sends warning to teammate amid lack of practice

Packers' Micah Parsons sends warning to teammate amid lack of practice

Parsons is embarking on a new journey in the NFL following the trade heard ’round the world on Thursday.

Packers' Jayden Reed has hard-hitting message after losing Kenny Clark

Micah Parsons says Cowboys gave him an ultimatum before trade

Micah Parsons trade winners, losers: Packers fleece Cowboys for All-Pro

Grading the offseason for all 32 NFL teams

The '2021 AP NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 1

Texas' Manning warned to 'calm down' after loss to Ohio State

Texas' Arch Manning warned to 'calm down' after loss to Ohio State

After a disastrous start to the game, Manning went 8-of-15 passing for 132 yards in the fourth quarter of Texas' 14-7 loss on Saturday.

College football Week 1 takeaways: Time to stop the Manning hype

Manning's Heisman campaign won't recover from ugly Ohio State performance

Manning's Heisman odds take nasty dive after dismal first half

...and his No. 1 pick odds plummet

Analyst blasts Steve Sarkisian's handling of Manning in defeat

The Texas HC reacts to Manning's performance on Saturday

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 1

Carson Beck's redemption season gets off to strong start

Carson Beck's redemption season in Miami gets off to strong start

Miami quarterback Carson Beck is trying not only rebuild his reputation following a disappointing 2024 season at the University of Georgia, but also his potential draft stock for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Takeaways from Sunday's game

Miami’s CJ Daniels hauls in early contender for catch of the year

CJ Carr's first TD pass at Notre Dame was a work of art

LaNorris Sellers shows why he will be hot prospect in 2026 NFL Draft

Is QB Nico Iamaleava already regretting move to UCLA after poor debut?

Week 1 results show the lack of value in preseason rankings

Chase Briscoe News / Yardbarker / August 31