Eric Smithling is a Contributing Writer at Yardbarker, based in New Orleans, LA. He primarily covers the NFL and college football, while also delving into the NBA, WNBA, college basketball, NHL, tennis, and golf, showcasing his diverse expertise in competitive sports. Eric's work has been featured in notable publications such as NewsBreak, MSN, and Athlon Sports.
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By: Clark Dalton, Eric Smithling, Jack Dougherty, Colby Colwell, Conor Killmurray, Adam Gretz
Quarterback play still drives everything in the NFL , but not all QB rooms are built the same. Some franchises enter 2026 with MVP-caliber stars and proven depth behind them.
By: Eric Smithling
By Monday, all 32 NFL teams will have begun organized team activities. Mandatory minicamps follow soon thereafter.
By: Eric Smithling
Not all stretches during an NFL season are created equal. A favorable month can launch a playoff push. A brutal one can bury a team before Thanksgiving leftovers hit the fridge.
By: Eric Smithling
Chaos hit the men's draw at Roland-Garros on Thursday. The top overall seed, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, lost his second-round match to Juan
By: Eric Smithling
In a tournament already filled with upsets, American Zachary Svajda authored another one on the men's draw at Roland-Garros 2026 on Saturday.
The UEFA Champions League title is remaining with the Parisians. On Saturday, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal in a UCL final thriller, winning 4-3 on penalty kicks after playing to a 1-1 draw through 120 minutes.
By: Eric Smithling
It's the year of the upset at Roland-Garros. The 2026 French Open has been defined by stunning results, and the women's draw experience one
By: Eric Smithling
Just when it looked as though the Kansas City Royals may have life, they ended up digging themselves deeper.
By: Eric Smithling
Ben Brown is still providing relief for the Chicago Cubs . Only now, he's doing it from a starting role.
By: Eric Smithling
That's a wrap. An incredible Western Conference Finals came to an end on Saturday with the San Antonio Spurs defeating the Oklahoma City
