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Bill Belichick, Michael Lombardi are huge assets for UNC

Bill Belichick, Michael Lombardi are invaluable assets for North Carolina in new era of college sports

In Belichick, the Tar Heels have a head coach who is well-versed in the business side of football as well as the Xs and Os.

NFL Hall of Famer reveals why he chose to join Deion Sanders' Colorado coaching staff

Dabo Swinney thinks Clemson will have the first 16-0 team in college football history

LSU HC Brian Kelly explains how Tigers' run game can improve

Ranking all the new head coaches in FBS for the 2025 season

The '2008 NFL playoff coaches and QBs' quiz

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The Quiz of the Day

Details emerge on ESPN’s groundbreaking acquisition of NFL Network

NFL teams aren’t the only ones getting busy with transactions this offseason.

Projecting the stingiest NFL defenses in 2025, from first to worst

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / August 1

'Historic moment': Commanders' quest for new stadium takes vital step forward

The regular season has not yet commenced, yet the Commanders are coming into the year with one victory under their belt.

25 fantasy football sleepers you should target at your draft

Boxing News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrested by ICE, facing deportation

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. facing deportation following his arrest by ICE

Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is facing deportation following his arrest by the United States’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Ring generals: The 25 greatest pound-for-pound boxers of all time

The 'Famous boxing upsets' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 3

Ohio State star's NIL deal shows Nike may be losing its luster

Ohio State superstar's new NIL deal shows Nike might be losing its luster

It seems the kids no longer want to wear the highly recognizable Nike swoosh.

‘I just hate them’: Ohio State WR vows he will not lose again to Michigan

Four-star commit discusses what it means to be at Florida State

New Nebraska WR commit makes bold claim about role with Cornhuskers

Paul Finebaum offers major prediction for Texas QB Arch Manning

Could Manning be the best college QB since this Heisman winner?

Five quarterbacks who will define 2025 college football season

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / June 28

NFL team considering sale of minority stake

NFL franchise values have soared in recent years, and there have been a number of instances of teams selling off minority stakes for an influx of cash.

NFL hot takes: One AFC player on each team who must sizzle in 2025

NFL hot takes: One NFC player on each team who must sizzle in 2025

The NFL's best position groups for 2025 season

The 'Most recent WRs drafted in the first round by each NFL team' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 26

Report: Dan Gilbert could sell ownership stake in Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert may be looking to downsize.

Three NBA teams (including a massive surprise) that could win East next season

Is the NBA's Eastern Conference really a wasteland?

Who are the best NBA free agents available this offseason?

The 'NBA Coaches of the Year since 1979-80' quiz

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / June 26

NFL makes big change in wake of collusion investigation

The decision can protect the league from future legal action by non-player employees.

The NFL's best position groups for 2025 season

Golden State Valkyries News / Field Level Media / June 24

Valkyries top Sportico's WNBA team values

The expansion Golden State Valkyries are the top-valued team in the WNBA.

Valkyries out to prove their mettle with Liberty coming to town

The 'WNBA All-Star game MVP' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / June 18

Buss family to sell Lakers for record-setting sum

Buss family to sell Lakers to Mark Walter for record-setting sum

The Buss family has reached an agreement to sell its majority stake in the Lakers to Mark Walter.

LeBron James admits there's 'zero chance' of this post playing career role

LeBron James answers if he will play in 2028 Olympics

20 NBA players who could be traded this offseason

The '2003-04 NBA All-Stars' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 18

Ratings for Prime Video's Cup Series race in Mexico City achieve feat not seen in nearly a decade

Prime's fourth NASCAR broadcast produced some intriguing viewership statistics.

Loose lug nuts suspension leads to epic crew chief for NASCAR team

NASCAR driver punished for making insensitive comments about Mexico City

Where the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff picture sits after Mexico City

NASCAR Viva Mexico 250 takeaways: Shane van Gisbergen dominates historic Mexico City race

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners since 2000' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22

NBC makes offer for MLB broadcasts currently carried by ESPN

In February, MLB and ESPN each triggered an opt-out clause in their broadcasting agreement for the 2026-28 seasons. That means that as things stand, this is ESPN’s final year carrying MLB games.

Two MLB April callups thriving in the majors, two that are struggling

Three 'pie in the sky' MLB trade candidates in 2025

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / May 15

Two more NFL teams on verge of selling minority ownership stakes

Both sales are pending approval during this month’s league meetings.

Highlighting AFC West blockbuster games of 2025 season

Highlighting NFC West blockbuster games of 2025 season

Winners and losers of 2025 NFL schedule release: Giants wish they could change their schedule

The potential breakout player from all 32 NFL teams

The 'NFL rookies with 10+ sacks' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Pro Football Rumors / May 16

Hall of Fame DB to purchase ownership stake in Browns

The Browns are set to welcome a legend into their ownership group.

Two more NFL teams on verge of selling minority ownership stakes

NFL owners considering major decision about Olympics

Steelers continuing to gain momentum toward a huge blockbuster WR trade

Steelers fans finally learn truth about what went down with George Pickens

Packers have an Elgton Jenkins-sized problem they need to solve immediately

Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 13

NBA franchise being put up for sale

An NBA franchise is officially heading to the open market.

20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game

The '2010 NBA Finals rosters' quiz

Connecticut Sun News / Yardbarker / May 12

Connecticut Sun future in limbo following ownership decision

Is the Sun setting in Connecticut?

G Bria Hartley to attempt WNBA comeback with Sun

WNBA roars into new season marked by growth, star power

WNBA notebook: Liberty, Dream blending in new faces, schemes

The 'WNBA MVP award winners' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / May 9

SEC, Big Ten in favor of another major change to CFP

SEC, Big Ten reportedly in favor of another major change to College Football Playoff

The Big Ten and SEC want more pieces of the pie.

Penn State gets massive vote of confidence in early CFB rankings

$3M QB's team, Penn State among CFB's most intense pressure cookers

Why analyst's glowing Penn State prediction makes perfect sense

Notre Dame scheduling update could spell end of historic USC rivalry

Urban Meyer called out for his comments about punishing coaches

New York Giants News / Pro Football Rumors / April 30

Giants legend eyeing minority ownership stake in franchise

He has $232.5M in career earnings.

Giants returning to Super Bowl roots in effort to jump-start revival

Did the Giants consider trading up for Shedeur Sanders?

Another top NFL Draft pick fell victim to a prank call

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

The 'Super Bowl XLII starting lineups' quiz

Soccer News / Yardbarker / April 25

Jason Kidd joins Premier League club ownership group as wave of American investors continues

Kidd has added another chapter to his sporting legacy.

Rival owner mocks Mavericks for Luka Doncic trade

Mavericks GM Nico Harrison answers why he should not be fired

The '10-time NBA All-Stars' quiz

NFL News / The Spun / April 19

Shannon Sharpe expected to sign $100 million deal

As he and his team prepare to negotiate another major contract, it seems that Sharpe is well on his way to becoming a Hall of Famer in the sports media world as well.

From Broadway Joe to Megatron: The 25 greatest NFL nicknames

The 'Most 100-yard receiving games in the NFL playoffs' quiz

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / April 13

FOX Sports made failed effort to land top ESPN personality

FOX Sports remains serious about trying to challenge ESPN’s “College GameDay” as the preeminent college football pregame show and made a big effort to that end recently.

Ranking the new college football coaching hires for 2025

Golf News / Yardbarker / April 4

PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger hits major speed bump

PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger hits speed bump after $1.5 billion rejection

It's been almost two years since the PGA Tour and PIF signed a framework agreement to reunify the sport, but the two sides aren't much closer to a merger today than they were in 2023.

Brooks Koepka has major admission about LIV Golf

Golf legend calls out 'soft' LIV players in wild rant about competition

Watch: Tony Finau makes hole-in-one at Valero Texas Open

Golf analyst details why Rory McIlroy's 'nemesis' is the Masters

Ranking the top 10 golfers who have yet to win a major championship