It appears NHL fans will get the competitive Stanley Cup Finals they expected as the Penguins returned to form on Wednesday night with a 3-2 victory over the Red Wings. After miserable performances that saw the Pens go scoreless in the first two games of the series, they were able to put everything together in front of the hometown crowd.

ESPN's Barry Melrose breaks down what should be a very exciting Stanley Cup Finals.

UFC 84 features three big time fights, including one of the most anticipated fights in the history of the lightweight division, as well as Tito Ortiz's last fight in the UFC. Here's everything you need to know about UFC 84.

The NHL Finals begin Saturday and fans everywhere will be gathering in sports bars, and in rec rooms to cheer on their favorite teams. Things will be no different in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where NHL fan Todd Blanchard has invited several friends over to watch game one.

Arguably, the top four teams making it this far are the best in the league and all were discussed in February as taking the Larry O'Brien Trophy. Here's the breakdown.

On May 15th, Ryan Braun signed an 8 year, $45 million dollar contract. $45 million dollars is nothing to sneeze at, but compared to the other top third basemen in baseball, the contract doesn't measure up. His numbers are in line with theirs, so why isn't his contract?

We're six weeks deep into the baseball season and lots of players are coming out of no where to put up some big stats. If you're in an active league, the majority of these players are probably long gone, but if not, sweep them up while you still can. Smart pick-ups could be the key to winning or losing in your league.

If you don't know who Kimbo Slice is, you should. Here's his story.

The UFC's light heavyweight division has a ton of star power, and blockbuster fight possibilities. The division will be on full display during the next few events as several big time fights will go down. Here's a breakdown of the top fighters, along with some possible fight scenarios for the future.

The Eastern Conference Finals features the Pittsburgh Penguins, along with the Philadelphia Flyers. This match up is extremely tough to call and could easily go seven games. Let's take a look at how the teams have done thus far throughout the playoffs and how they match up.

After a rough end to his season last year, LT seems pumped up and focused going into the 2008-09 NFL season. So what do you think Yardbarkers, is LT still the concensus number one pick in fantasy football, or are there better options?

Thoughts on what has happened, what is happening, and what will happen in the 2008 NBA Playoffs.

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As soon as the Toronto Blue Jays released Frank Thomas rumors began to fly that they would be interested in Barry Bonds. Talk of Bonds in a Jays uniform has silenced, but if they hope to contend this season they should seriously consider bringing in baseball's home run king.

The most appealing series of the NHL's second round kicks off Friday night when the New York Rangers take on Pittsburgh Penguins. Here's everything you have to know about this exciting match-up.