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With the two days of on-track action in the books, here are the top storylines as May approaches.

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The 'Bank of America Roval 400 champions' quiz

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What are the Buccaneers are getting in WR Emeka Egbuka?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a big addition to an already great wide receiver room by selecting Ohio State's Emeka Egbuka with the No. 19 pick on Thursday night.

2025 NFL Draft prospects and their league comps

The 'Last 1,000 receiving yard season by NFL franchise' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 24

Steelers take big gamble by not addressing QB with top pick

The Steelers entered Thursday's first round of the 2025 NFL Draft needing a quarterback. They still need one after making the No. 21 pick and selecting Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon.

Report: Steelers receiving trade inquiries for George Pickens

2025 NFL Draft prospects and their league comps

The 'NFL all-time leaders in non-offensive touchdowns' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / April 24

Legendary announcer says NASCAR isn't attracting enough young fans to move the sport forward

As a veteran of nearly five decades of NASCAR broadcasting, Mike Joy knows a thing or two about NASCAR's fan base.

Watch: 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson crashes during prep for Indianapolis 500

Michael Jordan asked NASCAR broadcaster why he wasn't calling races anymore

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 24

Watch: Pirates rookie launches homer in first MLB at-bat

Watch: Pirates rookie launches 434-foot homer in first MLB at-bat

Outfielder Matt Gorski made a great first impression with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.

Pirates select utilityman Matt Gorski

Angels continue quest for offense in series finale vs. Pirates

Andrew Heaney, Pirates fire two-hitter against Angels

One prospect from every MLB team who will make an impact in 2025

The 'No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft' quiz

Missouri Tigers News / Yardbarker / April 24

Jets get a 'mauler, for sure' in 2025 NFL Draft

The Jets could have gone in several directions at the 2025 NFL Draft but chose to address their offensive line.

Breece Hall sends cryptic post amid trade rumors

Fans react to Jaguars trading with Browns to select Travis Hunter at NFL Draft

Patriots make the right call selecting LSU's Will Campbell

The best & worst uniform looks for each NFL franchise

The '2023 NFL sack leaders' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / April 24

Rockies off to historically futile start to season

The Colorado Rockies' season may be over before it started.

Rockies send down top prospect, raising questions about player development

Rangers starting pitcher's rough season continues with IL placement

Son of MLB legend gets cut by Phillies

Re-evaluating Yankees' Devin Williams trade one month into the season

Youth movement helping to usher in new era of Athletics baseball

Why the Cubs' Matt Mervis trade is already looking very bad

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / April 24

Giants take a 'bust proof' player in Penn State's Abdul Carter

Even though it's almost impossible to classify any NFL prospect as a sure thing, Abdul Carter is the most bust proof player in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Giants land 'rare athlete' with No. 3 pick in 2025 NFL Draft

Carter gives huge hints about which team will take him during 2025 NFL Draft

Kayvon Thibodeaux reacts to Giants picking Carter

2025 NFL Draft prospects and their league comps

The 'NFL rookies with 10+ sacks' quiz

Boise State Broncos News / Yardbarker / April 24

Why RB Ashton Jeanty fits in well with the Raiders

Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty is headed to the Las Vegas Raiders with the No. 6 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and it's a great selection under new general manager John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll.

Raiders select Jeanty at No. 6

2025 NFL Draft prospects and their league comps

The 'Most rushing yards in an NFL season since 2000' quiz

Colorado Buffaloes News / Yardbarker / April 24

Fans react to Jaguars trading up for Travis Hunter at NFL Draft

Fans react to Jaguars trading with Browns to select Travis Hunter at NFL Draft

The Jaguars moved up and paid a hefty price to do so, but the end result was the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner.

Travis Hunter makes stunning revelation at 2025 NFL Draft

Travis Hunter is well worth what Jaguars gave up

Trading out of No. 2 spot for huge haul is rare win for Browns

Every trade involving the No. 1 overall NFL draft pick

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 24

Cowboys find replacement for future Hall of Famer in draft

Cowboys find replacement for future Hall of Famer in 2025 NFL Draft

The Cowboys decided to bolster their offensive line with their top draft pick.

Why RB Ashton Jeanty fits in well with the Raiders

Giants take a 'bust proof' player in Penn State's Abdul Carter

Bears add another offensive weapon for Caleb Williams in draft

Jets get a 'mauler, for sure' in 2025 NFL Draft

The best & worst uniform looks for each NFL franchise

The 'Previous head coach for each NFL team' quiz

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / April 24

Patriots make the right call selecting LSU's Will Campbell

The 2024 Jacobs Blocking Trophy winner and consensus All-American has always had the talent of a top prospect in this draft class. However, this status was called into question after his sub-par arm length measurables at the combine.

Patriots open to trading young WR after breakout season

Who are the greatest all-time first-round draft picks for every NFL team?

The 'One-and-done NFL head coaches' quiz

Colorado Buffaloes News / Yardbarker / April 24

Travis Hunter is well worth what Jaguars gave up

The Jaguars had to part with significant resources to add Travis Hunter, but the reigning Heisman Trophy winner will make it well worth it.

Trading out of No. 2 spot for huge haul is rare win for Browns

Giants land 'rare athlete' with No. 3 pick in 2025 NFL Draft

Patriots take top tackle in 2025 NFL Draft

Which NFL rookies reached 1,000 rushing yards since 2000?

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 24

Trading out of No. 2 spot for huge haul is rare win for Browns

We did not have to wait long for the first major blockbuster trade of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Did Deshaun Watson contract create issues in Browns locker room?

Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / April 24

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.

NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Titans' first-round pick at No. 1

Four reasons why Cam Ward to the Titans could go horribly wrong

Mel Kiper Jr. sticks with bold QB evaluation days before 2025 NFL Draft

Beginner's luck: Rookie NFL QBs who led their teams to the postseason

The 'QB's taken in the 2024 NFL Draft' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / April 24

Evan Mobley's DPOY win results in significant pay raise

Evan Mobley's Defensive Player of the Year win results in significant pay raise

Evan Mobley not only won the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year Award for the first time in his career, but he also snagged a significant bonus.

Pacers HC slams NBA polling calling Tyrese Haliburton most overrated player

Jaylen Brown moves up another rung in Celtics lore

Jalen Green makes franchise history in pivotal Game 2 win over Warriors

Alperen Sengun joins big man royalty after first two playoff games

Rockets HC sends stern warning to Warriors after Game 2 win

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 24

Re-evaluating the Yankees' Williams trade one month into the season

Re-evaluating the Yankees' Devin Williams trade one month into the season

The Yankees’ trade for Devin Williams felt like one that was a long time coming.

Yankees activate OF Trent Grisham ahead of series vs. Jays

Brewers activate RHP Tobias Myers to make season debut

One prospect from every MLB team who will make an impact in 2025

The 'Highest-paid player for every MLB team' quiz

Colorado Buffaloes News / Yardbarker / April 24

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.

Shedeur Sanders, Colorado reporter respond to predraft takedowns of QB

High-level NFL executive seems to send strong response to Shedeur Sanders predraft takedowns

Shedeur Sanders sends telling seven-word message ahead of NFL Draft

Mr. Irrelevants from the past 30 years of the NFL Draft

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

Golf News / Yardbarker / April 24

Five biggest disappointments of the PGA Tour season so far

There have been a ton of positives from the first few months of the 2025 PGA Tour season, but what about the negatives? Here are the five biggest disappointments of the PGA Tour season through four months.

Isaiah Salinda, Kevin Velo shoot record 58 to open Zurich Classic

Why golf legend claims Rory McIlroy is the fifth-best golfer of all time

Tiger Woods receives $2.79 billion update amid uncertain PGA Tour return

PGA Tour's slow play problem: Can new rules finally fix it?

Wesley Bryan to appeal suspension for participating in LIV event

TGL expansion could include LPGA players

Jayson Tatum News / Yardbarker / April 24

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

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

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

Jaylen Brown steps up as Celtics show their dominance

NBA's midseason shakeup yielding 25-year high in ratings

The 25 best NBA teams from the 2010s

The 'Multiple 200+ three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / April 24

Jedd Fisch, Washington steal five-star recruit away from bitter rival

Fisch is trying to build the Huskies back up, which makes the recruiting trail so important.

Insiders reveal which schools Nico Iamaleava reached out to before Tennessee exit

Ranking the new college football coaching hires for 2025

Boise State Broncos News / Yardbarker / April 24

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

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

Broncos reporter addresses Ashton Jeanty rumors ahead of 2025 NFL Draft

Ashton Jeanty keeps getting tied to one team in NFL Draft

Ashton Jeanty’s honest take on being compared to Chicago Bears legend

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

The 'Chicago Bears head coaches' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / April 24

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.

Did Deshaun Watson contract create issues in Browns locker room?

Browns' Joe Flacco speaks openly about mentoring Kenny Pickett, rookie QB

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

Mr. Irrelevants from the past 30 years of the NFL Draft

The 'Cleveland Browns QB carousel' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 24

Disaster season: What can Rangers, Predators learn from previous Hindenburgs?

Can either New York or Nashville use these teams as a blueprint?

Rangers president/GM Chris Drury agrees to multiyear contract extension

Connor McMichael's pair guide Caps to 2-0 series lead over Canadiens

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'NHL goalie all-time save percentage leaders' quiz

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / April 24

Report: LSU women's hoops on brink of scoring win over rival

Report: LSU women's hoops on brink of scoring rare win over SEC rival

Despite winning two of the past three women's college basketball national titles, the recent head-to-head battle between LSU and South Carolina has been one-sided in favor of the Gamecocks.

Former five-star leaves LSU for rival SEC program

Dawn Staley makes major personal announcement

The 25 greatest NCAA men's and women's tournament coaches