Unexpected Teddy Bridgewater update raises more concerns about Lions QB depth behind Jared Goff

The Detroit Lions hope starting quarterback Jared Goff remains healthy in 2026 more than they did previously.

Lions quickly find replacement for Bridgewater with QB signing

Lions get chilling warning ahead of 2026 season

Laremy Tunsil's injury leaves Commanders with obvious replacement

Why Eagles could fire Nick Sirianni after 2026 season

Three NFL teams whose seasons are in big trouble before Week 1

Three NFL owners who can't stop getting in their own team's way

Features

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The Quiz of the Day

The 'Rushing TD leaders by season' quiz

Since 1990, 46 NFL running backs have led or tied for the lead in rushing touchdowns on the season. How many of these leaders can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 9

Legendary NBA coach Don Nelson dies at 86

For many years, Nelson was the winningest coach in NBA history.

Nelson was a true NBA original

Remembering when Nelson sank one of the biggest shots in Finals history

Basketball world pays tribute to Nelson

Warriors mourn passing of Nelson

Nelson was a legend who experienced the game from all angles

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9

Royals' desperate search for bullpen help leads to Craig Kimbrel

The Kansas City Royals have been desperately looking for anyone who can get outs in the major league bullpen. That search has led to a potential future Hall of Fame closer.

Padres add outfield depth with signing of Austin Hays

Chris Sale got ejected before a game he was not pitching in

Cubs make Javier Assad decision ahead of Nationals series

Nationals made a painful admission with Luis Garcia Jr. trade

Adley Rutschman could make his debut with Red Sox on Monday

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 9

Browns' QB competition might not be a competition anymore

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken was in no rush to name a starting quarterback in the spring. He had Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders split first-team reps at OTAs and through the first nine days of training camp. Now, it looks like something has changed.

Browns' Shedeur Sanders reacts to media criticism amid QB competition

Sanders receives update amid reports about Deshaun Watson competition

Raiders' Fernando Mendoza has one main flaw amid QB competition

Steelers just landed perfect trade partner for QB Mason Rudolph

Buccaneers get more bad news about Baker Mayfield's contract situation

Minnesota Lynx News / Yardbarker / August 9

Lynx's Kayla McBride sets WNBA record in win over Wings

Those who have played the video game "NBA Jam" know that when a player hits three consecutive shots on three straight possessions, they catch on fire.

WNBA takes quick action after Caitlin Clark receives eighth tech

Clark had five words to address her potential suspension

Sophie Cunningham-DiJonai Carrington incident adds to WNBA drama

Liberty have easy time with short-handed Aces 111-71

Becky Hammon defends load-managing Aces stars in national TV game

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 9

Ty Gibbs holds off Christopher Bell, wins Iowa Corn 350

Ty Gibbs looked every bit like a NASCAR Cup Series veteran on Sunday at Iowa Speedway.

Bell is a bridesmaid for the seventh time in 2026

Ryan Blaney had speed early, but not enough late to win at Iowa

Denny Hamlin fights through brake issues to finish fifth at Iowa

Josh Berry building momentum at pivotal point in NASCAR career

NASCAR Iowa Corn 350 takeaways

What the NASCAR Cup Series Chase bubble looks like after Iowa

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 9

76ers president reveals why LeBron James signed with them

The four-time NBA champion shocked the sports community by taking his talents to the City of Brotherly Love.

LeBron said ‘hell no’ to Jaylen Brown’s extreme request

Kevin Love’s agent in contact with Sixers about possible LeBron reunion

Lakers have one condition to trade Austin Reaves

Tyler Herro sends a sharp warning ahead of the NBA season

Ben Simmons teases NBA comeback

Likely punishment for Kawhi Leonard, Clippers revealed

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 9

New York Islanders are asking fans to wait one more year

The New York Islanders have a plan. Most of it appears to begin next summer.

Florida Panthers may have built the NHL's most hated roster

Calgary Flames rebuilt the wrong half of their roster

Predators GM Chris MacFarland is taking an expensive shortcut

Kings waste no time giving Anze Kopitar the honor he deserves

Former NHLer announces retirement

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / August 9

Cowboys' Pickens makes telling comments about his future in Dallas

Cowboys' George Pickens makes telling comments about his future in Dallas

Pickens led the Cowboys in targets, receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns last season.

Pickens among players with 'most to gain' in 2026

Cowboys fans should be excited about latest team projection

Jerry Jones, Cowboys have one glaring hole in team's roster

Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer pumps brakes on 'GOTI' talk

Ravens may have finally found elite WR for Lamar Jackson

Ja’Marr Chase has two words to describe Joe Burrow’s demeanor

Golf News / Field Level Media / August 9

Michael Brennan wins Wyndham, qualifies for FedEx Cup playoffs

Michael Brennan birdied five consecutive holes on the front nine Sunday afternoon and went on to win the Wyndham Championship by three strokes in the PGA Tour regular-season finale in Greensboro, N.C.

Brooks Koepka calls his play in return to PGA Tour 'very pathetic'

Streaks end as Jackson Koivun cements final playoff spot

Jon Rahm lands third straight LIV Golf individual title

Joaquin Niemann goes wire to wire at LIV Golf New York

LIV Golf secures 'lead' investor for player-driven future

Entertainment

22 of the most anticipated movie releases in 2025

The most notable movies turning 50 in 2025

30 beloved ‘90s movies that turn 30 in 2025

Notable concert tours to look forward to in 2025

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9

On deck: Brewers-Dodgers, pivotal AL Central series in spotlight

As the race for the Major League Baseball postseason continues to heat up, this week's spotlight shines on series in Los Angeles and Detroit.

Shohei Ohtani likely to have new role when he returns as pitcher

Tarik Skubal says he'd 'love to' return to Tigers less than week after trade

Tigers' Troy Melton emerging as ace following dominant stretch

Pirates are failing again, even after half-hearted attempt to compete

Putting Jacob Misiorowski surpassing 200 strikeouts in perspective

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 9

Three NFL teams whose seasons are in big trouble before Week 1

Three NFL teams whose seasons are already in big trouble before Week 1

Nobody should declare a season dead in August. Still, these three teams have each absorbed blows that could follow them long after the preseason ends.

Commanders receive brutal Laremy Tunsil injury news

Laremy Tunsil's injury leaves Commanders with one obvious replacement

Bears' Caleb Williams projected to get historic extension if one thing happens

Three NFL owners who can't stop getting in their own team's way

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 9

Raiders' Fernando Mendoza has one main flaw amid QB competition with Kirk Cousins

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza got to try something new on Saturday. He took first-team reps, which is obviously very valuable practice for a rookie quarterback trying to make the leap from college football to the NFL.

Raiders' Kirk Cousins admits harsh reality about Fernando Mendoza situation

Mild-mannered Kirk Cousins loses cool with Maxx Crosby

Raiders' Klint Kubiak, Michael Mayer react to Maxx Crosby, Kirk Cousins scuffle

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 9

Lions quickly find replacement for Teddy Bridgewater with QB signing

The Detroit Lions didn't take long to find a replacement for Teddy Bridgewater. On Sunday, the Lions placed Bridgewater on the reserve/retired list (an NFL roster designation for a player who retires while under contract).

Unexpected Teddy Bridgewater update raises more concerns about Lions QB depth behind Jared Goff

Lions get chilling warning ahead of 2026 season

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

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The '2026 CFB preseason Coach's Poll' quiz

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 9

Likely punishment for Kawhi Leonard, Clippers revealed

It's been nearly a year since the NBA hired a firm to investigate whether the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard under the table.

Clippers hit with yet another Kawhi scandal

Russell Westbrook has surprising take on his free agency

Lakers face roadblock in potential Klay Thompson trade

Kevin Love reportedly wants to join one NBA team

OG Anunoby makes a revelation about his iconic NBA Finals tip-in

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 9

NASCAR Iowa Corn 350 takeaways: Ty Gibbs fends off Christopher Bell for Iowa win

Here are four takeaways from the Iowa Corn 350.

Ty Gibbs holds off Christopher Bell, wins Iowa Corn 350

Christopher Bell is a bridesmaid for the seventh time in 2026

Josh Berry building momentum at pivotal point in NASCAR career

Ryan Blaney had speed early, but not enough late to win at Iowa

What the NASCAR Cup Series Chase bubble looks like after Iowa

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 9

Three most overrated college football teams in preseason coaches' poll

The first Coaches Poll Top 25 has Ohio State at No. 1, followed by Oregon and Georgia. Most of the rankings are defensible, even if fans will spend the next few weeks arguing otherwise. A few teams received far more trust than they deserved.

Why James Madison deserved more respect in preseason coaches' poll

An annual Notre Dame-Texas game would be great for college football

Kirby Smart has a clear message about Georgia’s wide receiver room

Five toughest schedules in 2026 college football

Seven teams that can actually win the College Football Playoff National Championship

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 9

Buccaneers get more bad news about Baker Mayfield's contract situation

As much as some think he may change his stance and pick up talks at some point in the season, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport isn't so sure.

Buccaneers GM sends strong message to Mayfield about contract offer

Tom Brady’s former backup is signing with a new NFL team

Bears' Caleb Williams projected to get historic extension if one thing happens

Vikings' Kyler Murray has golden opportunity amid QB competition

What it will take for Chiefs' Rashee Rice to earn 'lucrative second contract'

NFL News / Steeler Nation / August 9

Steelers just landed perfect trade partner for QB Mason Rudolph

Any organization that needs a backup at some point is going to have Pittsburgh at the top of its list. Four signal-callers are working during training-camp practices.

Mike Tomlin reveals whether he wants to coach again

The 'Most playoff starts by an NFL QB' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / August 9

Remembering when Nelson sank one of biggest shots in NBA Finals history

Remembering when Don Nelson sank one of the biggest shots in NBA Finals history

The former NBA coach and Boston Celtics star died at 86 on Sunday.

Legendary NBA coach Don Nelson dies at 86

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 9

Tyler Reddick's shot at No. 1 Chase seed slips further away with Iowa crash

Tyler Reddick had an opportunity to close on Denny Hamlin for the NASCAR Cup Series points lead on Sunday, but an early crash took away any shot of Reddick making up ground.

Erik Jones fastest in NASCAR Cup Series practice at Iowa

Ryan Blaney has massive opportunity in final four races of NASCAR regular season

What the NASCAR O'Reilly Series Chase bubble looks like after Iowa

Carson Kvapil scores second straight NASCAR O'Reilly Series win after wild finish at Iowa

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9

Nationals made a painful admission with Luis Garcia Jr. trade

The Washington Nationals spent the first four months of the season convincing fans that meaningful August baseball had finally returned. Then the trade deadline arrived, and the front office essentially told everyone not to get too comfortable.

Yankees make questionable trade with Nationals for Garcia Jr.

Gerrit Cole is starting to get rolling at the perfect time for the Yankees

Mike Trout’s loyalty to Angels is becoming impossible to celebrate

Tarik Skubal says he'd 'love to' return to Tigers less than week after trade

Chris Sale crashes out after being called for a controversial balk

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 9

Three NFL owners who can't stop getting in their own team's way

There is nothing wrong with an owner being involved. Problems begin when involvement becomes interference.

Cowboys fans should be excited about latest team projection

Cowboys' George Pickens among players with 'most to gain' in 2026

Frank Reich’s Geno Smith praise is difficult to believe

Three NFL starting quarterbacks who belong on the bench

Three NFL general managers firmly on the hot seat in 2026

Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker / August 9

Fever's Caitlin Clark speaks out after getting eighth technical foul as she faces possible suspension

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark got her eighth technical foul of the season on Saturday.

Caitlin Clark gets called for the softest technical foul

Historic Fever backcourt shines in potentially costly win over Sky

The 'WNBA MVPs' quiz

WNBA News / Yardbarker / August 9

WNBA takes quick action after Caitlin Clark gets eighth tech

WNBA takes quick action after Caitlin Clark receives eighth tech

On Saturday, hours after Caitlin Clark received a technical foul in the Indiana Fever's 90-86 win over the Chicago Sky, the WNBA rescinded the call.

Clark gets called for the softest technical foul

Clark speaks out after receiving tech

Historic Fever backcourt shines in win over Sky

Sophie Cunningham gets hit with a flagrant 2 foul by DiJonai Carrington

Olivia Miles scores 26 as Lynx earn statement win over Aces

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 9

Commanders receive brutal Laremy Tunsil injury news

The most important thing for NFL teams during training camp and the preseason is that their most important starters, and especially veteran starters, get through without any major injuries. It does not always go according to plan.

Commanders bulk up offensive line with three additions

Stefon Diggs describes Jayden Daniels after signing with Commanders

Commanders rookie Antonio Williams earns high praise from Diggs

Steelers receive disappointing injury news at Saturday practice

NFL preseason hero is already out with an injury

Lane Johnson makes announcement about his future