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Former 49ers star Aldon Smith dies at 36

Former San Francisco 49ers star linebacker Aldon Smith has died at the age of 36.

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Emma Raducanu wins twice in one day to reach London finals

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / 10 hours ago

NASCAR makes right call, moves Cup race at Pocono up two hours

NASCAR on Saturday moved the start time of Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway up by two hours, from a 3 p.m. ET to a 1 p.m ET start time, due to forecasted inclement weather on Sunday afternoon.

Gio Ruggiero dominates ARCA Menards Series race at Pocono

Christopher Bell's Pocono status is confirmed in wake of fractured wrist

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The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

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The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NBA in blocks-per-game since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in seven minutes?

Soccer News / Yardbarker / 12 hours ago

USMNT vs. Paraguay: Key takeaways from commanding World Cup performance

The United States Men's National Team beat Paraguay 4-1 in Inglewood, California, to get its home World Cup off to a blistering start.

Mauricio Pochettino gives instant Christian Pulisic injury update after win

ESPN makes an embarrassing mistake with USA-Paraguay World Cup match

Fans all had the same complaint while watching broadcast of Team USA opener

Hollywood royalty floods USA vs. Paraguay World Cup match

Canada rallies for draw vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina in home World Cup opener

Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, says he is physically 'fine' ahead of World Cup

Soccer News / HITC / 22 hours ago

Hollywood royalty floods USA vs. Paraguay as Tom Cruise, David Beckham join to overpower Knicks’ red carpet power

The United States’ World Cup opener against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium turned into a Hollywood event as major celebrities arrived for one of the biggest soccer nights in American history.

Neymar (calf) ruled out for Brazil's World Cup opener vs. Morocco

Vinicius Jr. takes center stage as Brazil begin World Cup vs. Morocco

Canada rally for draw vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina in home World Cup opener

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The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / June 12

Analyst lays out scenario where Vikings trade WR Justin Jefferson

One NFL analyst thinks the Vikings should part ways with one of their best offensive targets.

Justin Jefferson speaks carefully about Vikings' Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy competition

Report sparks concerns about Vikings' Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy competition

Vikings' Kevin O'Connell confirms Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy plan after report

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The '3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / 12 hours ago

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski dominates Phillies with one of best starts of MLB season

There is not a better, more dominant pitcher in Major League Baseball right now than Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski.

Watch: Misiorowski throws fastest pitch by a starter in MLB history

Gunnar Henderson joins Orioles legends with monumental HR

Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk provides immediate impact in return vs. Yankees

How the Yusei Kikuchi trade has become a massive win for Blue Jays

Royals' Jac Caglianone has broken his early-season slump in a big way

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / 12 hours ago

Stefon Diggs gets good news from NFL about status for 2026 season

On Friday, it was learned that Diggs has received some good news regarding his status for the 2026 season.

Analyst lays out scenario where Vikings trade WR Justin Jefferson

New George Pickens update sounds alarms ahead of mandatory minicamp

Eagles may have a familiar trade target after missing on Myles Garrett

Von Miller might finally sign with a contender this offseason

Could Deebo Samuel finally find a new home in the AFC?

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / 12 hours ago

Vikings' Jordan Addison makes revealing Kyler Murray comments amid J.J. McCarthy competition

Addison indicated he already has solid chemistry with Murray.

Justin Jefferson speaks carefully about Murray, J.J. McCarthy competition

Caleb Williams, Bears capture attention of NFL analyst before 2026 season

Shedeur Sanders gets mocked for embarrassing throw in practice

Browns GM shares bad news for Sanders amid Deshaun Watson battle

Ravens receive new Lamar Jackson contract warnings

Victor Wembanyama News / Yardbarker / June 12

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama makes bold NBA Finals guarantee ahead of Game 5 vs. Knicks

Wembanyama has some reasons to be confident.

Wembanyama has perfect response after eggs thrown at him

John Calipari made the lamest excuse for De'Aaron Fox

Spurs get bad news about possible invasion of Knicks fans for Game 5

LeBron James takes a profane shot at city of San Antonio

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / June 12

Phillies need all hands on deck in the OF after Adolis Garcia injury

The Philadelphia Phillies outfield situation got a whole lot darker, as right-fielder Adolis Garcia will likely miss the rest of the season. According to an announcement by the Phillies, Garcia, who left Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays with a shoulder injury, was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right latissimus dorsi tear.

Adolis Garcia's injury creates a huge void for the Phillies

Dave Roberts shares big Shohei Ohtani injury update after knee scare

Royals' Seth Lugo placed on concussion IL after taking line drive to the head

Massive injury update on Mets' Francisco Lindor emerges

Juan Soto makes bold claim about Mets amid Knicks' magical NBA Finals run

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 12

2026 NFL make-or-break team: One player under pressure from every franchise

For some NFL players, 2026 isn't just another season — it's a referendum on their future.

Aaron Rodgers may have more competition than he thinks

Buccaneers GM breaks silence about alarming Baker Mayfield comments

NFL front offices reportedly believe this about Saints, Cameron Jordan situation

Caleb Williams' eyebrow-raising comments should put NFL on notice

A.J. Brown addresses new role, relationship with Drake Maye

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 12

NHL announces 2026 first and second All-Star teams: Breaking down the goalie surprise

On the heels of announcing the 2025-26 All-Rookie Team, the NHL has also revealed the first and second All-Star teams from this past season.

NHL announces 2026 All-Rookie team

Lightning star wins NHL MVP in closest vote in over two decades

Defiant John Tortorella dismisses 'stupidest' goalie question

Five NHL buyout candidates to watch when 2026 window opens

Ranking the Marlies most likely to become Maple Leafs next season

The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 12

Aroldis Chapman has one demand to return to the Yankees

However, if the Red Sox even consider engaging with their lifelong rivals to discuss a trade for Chapman, the Cuban star has one demand for Yankees general manager Brian Cashman.

Yankees are being linked to one All-Star hitter in trade rumors

Mets' Freddy Peralta has unique way of dealing with trade rumors

Angels southpaw Reid Detmers is a trade candidate on the rise

Three players the Red Sox could move before the trade deadline

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / June 12

Oklahoma attorney general calls for Big 12 to suspend Brendan Sorsby

The NCAA's Brendan Sorsby situation is reaching far beyond just sports.

Sorsby saga getting messier as Texas attorney general threatens Big 12

Texas Tech is making itself biggest pariah over Sorsby situation

Texas lands DL with NFL potential over Ohio State, Georgia and Oregon

Florida throw $1.45 billion at Swamp

Early Arch Manning-Dante Moore 2027 NFL Draft debate is already heating up

Tennis News / Larry Brown Sports / June 12

Serena Williams' tennis return comes to disappointing end

Serena Williams’ highly anticipated comeback to professional tennis at the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club has ended prematurely after just one match.

What's next for Williams after winning first match following 1,375-day hiatus?

Williams comments on possibly returning to singles competition

World No. 9 to miss Wimbledon

After an unbelievable French Open run, Maja Chwalinska sends a message

The 'Women's singles U.S. Open tennis champions' quiz

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