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Steve DelVecchio

Steve is a veteran writer who has covered a variety of sports and pop culture topics for more than 15 years. In addition to Yardbarker, his work has been featured on prominent digital publications including Larry Brown Sports, MSN and FOX Sports. The UConn graduate has published more than 40,000 stories and is one of the most experienced trending news writers in the country.

Miami HC Mario Cristobal had awesome quote about Cam Ward

Cam Ward was viewed as the consensus top quarterback in the NFL Draft for months leading up to the event, and his former college coach fully expects him to live up to expectations.

Nick Saban has big compliment for Shedeur Sanders

Although Sanders has been surpassed by former Miami quarterback Cam Ward in the eyes of almost all talent evaluators, it is a positive sign that Saban sees that much potential in him.

Celtics reveal Jayson Tatum's status for Game 3 against Magic

Tatum suffered a bone bruise in his right wrist during Game 1.

Report: Bears looking to move up in draft for notable player

The Chicago Bears have the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Report: Team near top of NFL Draft 'actively' listening to trade offers

As for which team might make the climb up to second overall, there is one potential suitor that has generated some attention in recent days.

NFL Draft Watch: Best bet in first round for each AFC team

Ahead of the first pick in Green Bay, Yardbarker NFL writers identify the best bet in the first round for each AFC team.

Payton Pritchard's historic season earns him Sixth Man of the Year honor

Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard was one of the best bench players in NBA history this season, and he now has the hardware to prove it. 

Watch: Bill Belichick gets unfriendly welcome at Hurricanes game

Bill Belichick has gained countless new fans since he agreed to become the head coach at North Carolina, but it does not sound like many of them attended Tuesday night's NHL playoff game between the New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes.

Former NFL kicker announces he will run for Congress

He retired after the 2014 season and began working as a broadcaster for CBS.

Patriots could be laying big smokescreen ahead of NFL Draft

The New England Patriots are widely viewed as being locked in on one specific player ahead of the NFL Draft, and that might be exactly what they want other teams to think.

Joe Mazzulla explains in one word why he shouted at Jayson Tatum to get up

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is in danger of missing time with an injury that Joe Mazzulla clearly did not think was that serious.

Al Horford calls out Magic player over Jayson Tatum's injury

Jayson Tatum suffered an injury on a hard foul during Game 1 of the Boston Celtics' opening-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic on Sunday, and Al Horford does not seem happy about the situation.

Rob Gronkowski answers whether he has interest in coaching

Gronkowski has remained involved with the NFL since he retired from playing after the 2021 season.

Watch: Aaron Boone ejected after controversial Aaron Judge ruling

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected on Sunday following an extremely frustrating sequence for Aaron Judge at the plate.

New concern arises about Jayson Tatum after Celtics' Game 1 win

The Boston Celtics cruised to a fairly easy 103-86 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday, but the victory may have come at a small price.

Patriots know which player they are picking at No. 4 overall?

The New England Patriots have plenty of needs to address in the upcoming NFL Draft, but there is a growing sense that they already know which player they will select with their first-round pick on Thursday night.

Liam Hendriks set to write latest chapter of his comeback story

Liam Hendriks has faced more than one obstacle since he last pitched in 2023, but the veteran pitcher is officially set to return to MLB action.

Celtics' Jaylen Brown answers big question about his knee injury

Jaylen Brown is dealing with a knee injury as the Boston Celtics prepare to defend their NBA title.

Brian Urlacher's son announces his transfer commitment

The son of an NFL legend has officially chosen a new school. 

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Things will really get interesting for the Steelers if Rodgers does not make his decision prior to the NFL Draft.

Bill Belichick makes his first big transfer portal splash at UNC

Bill Belichick has made his first big splash in the transfer portal since he took over as the head coach at North Carolina.

Former All-Pro announces his retirement from the NFL

A former NFL All-Pro offensive lineman has decided to call it a career. New Orleans Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk, who has not played since 2023 due to lingering knee issues, announced on Thursday that he is retiring from the NFL.

Watch: 5-foot-9 Ashton Jeanty can dunk a basketball

Ashton Jeanty is known for running through defenders and being almost impossible to tackle, but most people probably do not realize what the former Boise State star has in the hops department.

Sports world pays tribute to Lee Corso after retirement news

Lee Corso has had a massive impact on the sports world since he began his career at ESPN, and that was as evident as ever after the news surfaced that he will soon be retiring.

NFL Draft watch: Ideal trade scenarios for AFC teams

With the NFL Draft approaching April 24-26 in Green Bay, some teams undoubtedly are contemplating trades. Ahead of the NFL's biggest week of the offseason, Yardbarker NFL writers identify the ideal trade scenario for every AFC team.