Men's Final Four takeaways: Houston stuns Duke with comeback

Men's Final Four takeaways: Houston stuns Duke with improbable comeback

Here are some takeaways from Houston's stunning win over Duke.

Cooper Flagg becomes latest Duke player to earn Wooden Award honors

Florida-Auburn takeaways: College basketball is cinema

Charles Barkley has classy gesture for Auburn star after loss

Did AP Coach of the Year Award really warrant a tie?

Women's title game is about more than Paige Bueckers' legacy

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductees announcement adds to banner UConn weekend

UConn added to a banner weekend for the program when two former stars were selected to the Naismith Pro Basketball Hall of Fame.

Takeaways from UConn's win vs. UCLA

Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard headline NBA Hall of Fame class

Anthony reacts to huge potential honor from the Knicks

NBA Hall of Famer has harsh message for Ja Morant

Shaq questions LeBron James' longevity, current era of 'soft' players

Miami Dolphins News / Pro Football Rumors / 9 hours ago

Five-time Pro Bowl LT Terron Armstead to retire

The Dolphins will indeed be without Terron Armstead for 2025 and beyond.

Star WR Julio Jones to retire

Jones shouts out Atlanta in video

Jones should be a lock for Hall of Fame after dominant career

Steelers now out of the running for one veteran quarterback

...and are advised to make shocking trade for NFC quarterback

MLB News / Yardbarker / 12 hours ago

Yankees continue historic HR pace to open 2025 season

The Yankees are clubbing home runs at a pace to open this season that has never been seen before in Major League Baseball.

An important update on Alex Verdugo

Aaron Judge matches Babe Ruth with absurd Yankees record

Despite early success, Yankees fans are still thinking about Juan Soto

Pirates fans voice frustration with ownership in home-opening loss

Cubs begin season on right foot as win streak reaches five games

Popular Quizzes

Can you name every team that has made the Final Four of the men's NCAA Tournament since 2000?

The 'Most games started in NBA history' quiz

Can you name the NBA players with the most games started?

Can you name the NBA players who have scored 60 points in a game?

The '2024 MLB extra base hits leaders' quiz

Can you name the 2024 MLB extra base hits leaders?

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / 18 hours ago

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell praises revamped playoff proposal

Roger Goodell offered some praise to what would be a significant change.

Goodell reportedly has strong opinion about tush push

Pro Bowl DT thinks NFL should ban tush push play

'Sour grapes': Packers facing accusation over proposal to ban tush push

NFL could implement 18-game regular season soon

'Hawk-Eye' technology marks new era for NFL, still won't stop controversies

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / 15 hours ago

Rangers' playoff hopes diminish with loss to Devils

The Rangers missed an excellent opportunity to pull even with the Canadiens in the Eastern Conference wild-card standings after falling to the Metropolitan Division-rival Devils, 4-0, on Saturday.

Alex Ovechkin reveals why he didn't break goals record vs. Blackhawks

Wayne Gretzky explains why he wants to be there when Ovechkin breaks record

Gretzky, Ovechkin combined for great photo after tying goal

Rangers top defensive prospect makes major career decision

Panthers HC provides injury updates on several key players

NFL News / Yardbarker / 21 hours ago

Answering the big Travis Hunter question for his potential NFL suitors

Here is a look at the teams with the best shot at landing Travis Hunter and where they would be best off using him.

Browns seen as favorite to draft Hunter with No. 2 pick?

Did Titans tip NFL Draft hand with Shedeur Sanders, Hunter decisions?

Giants' Darius Slayton addresses criticism of Sanders’ workout

Sanders has bold message for teams that pass on him in draft

Analyst shares worrisome evaluations of Cam Ward, Sanders, Jaxson Dart

NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Buccaneers' pick at No. 19

USWNT beats Brazil 2-0 to bounce back from SheBelieves Cup disappointment

The U. S. Women's National Team beat Brazil 2-0 in Los Angeles Saturday in the first professional women's sporting event ever held at SoFi Stadium.

USWNT vs. Brazil: A heated rivalry explained in four classic games

Women's World Cup coming to US in 2031, UK in 2035

Four soccer giants chasing Newcastle star Alexander Isak

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne announces impending exit from club

Five breakout stars in MLS

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / 13 hours ago

Brandon Jones wins Xfinity Series race at Darlington, breaks 98-race winless drought

Going into Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Darlington Raceway, Brandon Jones hadn't won a race since April of 2022 at Martinsville.

Harrison Burton, AM Racing played perfect strategy at Darlington

Xfinity Series rookies rose to occasion at NASCAR's toughest track

William Byron sets blazing pace to win Darlington pole

If recent trends are any indication, Sunday's race will be unpredictable

NASCAR Goodyear 400 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / 17 hours ago

Former MLB All-Star isn't living up to his contract — and he knows it

Tigers former All-Star isn't living up to his contract — and he knows it

The Tigers are stuck paying for past potential while hoping for future flashes from Javier Baez.

Tigers assistant GM abruptly resigns

Dodgers closer to receiving the full Shohei Ohtani experience after update

Watch: Astros' Jose Altuve has another shaky moment in outfield

Astros need to end Altuve experiment

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had great reaction to being cheered by Mets fans

Entertainment

22 of the most anticipated movie releases in 2025

The most notable movies turning 50 in 2025

30 essential ‘90s movies that turn 30 in 2025

Notable concert tours to look forward to in 2025

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / 22 hours ago

Celtics' historic shooting fuels a record-breaking season

The Boston Celtics made history on Friday night, breaking the NBA record for the most three-pointers made in a single season.

NBA makes decision regarding Celtics star Jayson Tatum

Sixth Eastern Conference team has clinched playoff berth

Warriors' starting five looks unstoppable after Nuggets win

LeBron James could be set up for epic, score-settling playoff run

10 dramatic NBA predictions: Who's dreaming of Lakers in Finals?

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

Dodgers close to receiving full Shohei Ohtani experience after positive update

On Saturday, 2024 NL MVP Shohei Ohtani inched closer to a return to the mound following a "positive" bullpen session.

Bryce Harper offers harsh take on Dodgers' spending spree

Dodgers hold Phillies to four hits in bounce-back victory

Watch: Phillies end Dodgers' historic unbeaten streak

20 bizarre baseball team names you won’t believe were real

The '45 home runs, 100 RBI MLB seasons since 2003' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / 10 hours ago

Men's Final Four takeaways: Florida-Auburn is CBB cinema

Men's Final Four takeaways: Florida-Auburn is college basketball cinema

The men's college basketball NCAA Tournament national semifinals tipped off with a bang on Saturday, as Florida advanced to its first national title game since 2007 following a 79-73 win over Auburn.

Cooper Flagg becomes latest Duke player to earn Wooden Award honors

Did AP Coach of the Year Award really warrant a tie?

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductees announcement adds to banner UConn weekend

Ranking the NCAA men's tournament champions since 1990

The 'SEC mens basketball Player of the Year since 2000-01' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / 11 hours ago

Steelers advised to make a shocking trade for NFC quarterback

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still without a formidable starting quarterback for the 2025 season.

Insider shares non-Vikings theory about why Aaron Rodgers hasn't signed with Steelers

Shedeur Sanders has bold message for teams that pass on him in NFL Draft

25 bold predictions for the 2025 NFL offseason

The 'Single-season passing leaders for each NFL franchise' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / 13 hours ago

Cubs begin season on right foot as win streak reaches five games

The Chicago Cubs have begun the 2025 season on the right foot.

Dansby Swanson, Carson Kelly go deep as Cubs rout Padres

Cubs top pitching prospect dazzles in 2025 debut

Cubs could have two under-the-radar All-Star candidates

Significant milestones that might be reached during the 2025 MLB season

The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / 13 hours ago

Did AP Coach of the Year Award really warrant a tie?

On Friday, the Associated Press revealed the winner of the NCAA Men's Basketball Coach of the Year Award in a historic first.

Bruce Pearl, Rick Pitino make awkward history

Cooper Flagg becomes latest Duke player to earn Wooden Award honors

The 25 greatest NCAA men's tournament upsets of the 21st century

The 'Men's Naismith Award winners' quiz

Lifestyle

20 ways to stay healthy if you’re feeling lazy

20 tips to prepare your car for cold weather

20 common habits you don’t realize cause you stress

20 inexpensive ways to boost your mood throughout the day

Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker / 13 hours ago

Cooper Flagg is latest Duke player to win Wooden Award honors

Cooper Flagg becomes latest Duke player to earn Wooden Award honors

Duke's Cooper Flagg has been widely regarded as the best men's college basketball player for most of the 2024-25 season. On Saturday, just hours before his team tips off in its Final Four game, that opinion received some validation.

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg named AP Player of Year

JJ Redick believes Cooper Flagg is already ‘Duke legend’

Ranking the NCAA men's tournament champions since 1990

The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000-01' quiz

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / 14 hours ago

Astros need to end Jose Altuve experiment

Altuve has looked lost in left as the Astros are embarrassing a franchise icon by playing him out of position.

Watch: Astros' Jose Altuve has another shaky moment in outfield

Astros get even more bad news on their injured pitcher

Brendan Rodgers' deal with Astros contains interesting clause

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2025

The 'MLB second basemen with the most home runs in a season' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / 20 hours ago

Steelers now out of the running for one veteran quarterback

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still without a starting quarterback for the upcoming 2025 NFL season.

Steelers 'open for business' as George Pickens may suddenly get traded

Steelers break silence on T.J. Watt amid trade rumors

Giants reportedly 'love' QB prospect other than Shedeur Sanders

How did every NFL Hall of Fame QB fare in their final season?

The 'Single-season passing leaders for each NFL franchise' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Men's Final Fours since 2000' quiz

Can you name every team that has made the Final Four of the men's NCAA Tournament since 2000?

NHL News / Yardbarker / 21 hours ago

Alex Ovechkin reveals why purposely didn't break goals record

Alex Ovechkin reveals why he purposely didn't break goals record vs. Blackhawks

Ovechkin now has the opportunity to break the record on the road.

Watch: Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky for most NHL goals all-time

Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 893, two from passing Wayne Gretzky

Capitals recall veteran goaltender

Breaking the ice: The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The 'Most 30-goal NHL seasons' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / 18 hours ago

Florida HC Todd Golden believes Gators have Final Four mindset

Saturday night's Final Four matchup between two No. 1 seeds, Auburn and Florida, isn't for all the marbles, but it sure is close.

Coaches put friendship aside as Auburn, Florida meet in Final Four

Tiers of joy: 10 men's/women's Final Four players you don't want to miss

The 25 greatest NCAA men's tournament upsets of the 21st century

The 'Men's Final Fours since 2000' quiz

MLB

The most surprising player for every MLB team from the 2024 season

The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2024 season

25 lessons taken from the 2024 MLB season

The most legendary MLB playoff performers

Saahdiq Charles News / Athlon Sports / 19 hours ago

Cowboys surprise with workout of un-retired starter

The Cowboys are exploring their options to either add another piece through free agency or the NFL Draft.

Cowboys' Stephen Jones reveals team's extension candidates not named Micah Parsons

Analyst names clear winner in Cowboys' trade for Patriots' Joe Milton III

Trey Lance finally finds new team in free agency

NFL first-round mock draft: QBs taken in the top two spots

The 'Previous head coach for each NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / 19 hours ago

Giants reportedly 'love' QB prospect other than Shedeur Sanders

The Giants continue to contemplate how they will spend the third overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Comparison to former bust highlights why Shedeur Sanders' draft stock may be dipping

Could Browns force Giants into Shedeur Sanders decision?

Insider, analyst not buying recent Giants rumblings about Shedeur Sanders

Steelers 'open for business' as George Pickens may suddenly get traded

Steelers break silence on T.J. Watt amid trade rumors

49ers make stunning Brock Purdy admission

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / 20 hours ago

Wild get mammoth Kirill Kaprizov injury update

When healthy, Kaprizov is an electrifying player for the Wild.

Can banged-up Wild hold on and make the playoffs? Marcus Foligno’s take

Capitals’ Ryan Leonard, Wild’s Zeev Buium, Lightning’s Isaac Howard named top three finalists for 2025 Hobey Baker Award

Breaking the ice: The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The 'NHL postseason points leaders since 1999-2000' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / 20 hours ago

Canucks irked by Rick Tocchet-Flyers rumors, complain to NHL

Canucks frustrated by Rick Tocchet-Flyers rumors, complain to NHL

The Canucks are pushing back against the growing narrative linking head coach Rick Tocchet to a potential move to the Flyers.

Some potential coaching candidates for Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins

Alex Ovechkin reveals why he purposely didn't break goals record vs. Blackhawks

Wild get mammoth Kirill Kaprizov injury update

Which top UFA is most likely to wear a new sweater next season?

More playoff appearances next five years: Flames or Canucks?

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / 20 hours ago

UConn-UCLA takeaways: Paige Bueckers gets shot at title

UConn-UCLA takeaways: Paige Bueckers gets another shot at national championship

The UConn women's basketball team is headed to its 13th national championship game in program history after a dominant 85-51 win over UCLA on Friday night.

Texas-South Carolina takeaways: Gamecocks cruise into title game

Watch: South Carolina's Joyce Edwards gives A'ja Wilson props

UConn's Paige Bueckers pushes back against WNBA Draft rumors

Latest mock draft predicts Bueckers will join four-time All-Star

AP announces 2025 women's college basketball Player of the Year