Nat'l Sports Headlines Archives

Los Angeles Dodgers fans attend watch party of NLDS Game 2

October 7, 2024 7:10 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

The San Diego Padres crushed a franchise playoff record six home runs and blew out the Los Angeles Dodgers, 10-2, in NLDS Game 2 on Sunday night in…

Padres knock off the Braves and advance to the NLDS

October 2, 2024 11:25 PM Jalen Fong, Scott Gross

Padres back in NLDS and again will face the Los Angeles…

Dikembe Mutombo, Basketball Hall of Famer, dead at 58

September 30, 2024 1:02 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

He died Monday after a battle with brain cancer, which he was diagnosed in 2022. He was surrounded by his wife and family when he…

Former NFL players believe they have CTE

September 24, 2024 11:45 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman, Vanessa Gongora

Nearly 2,000 former NFL players participated in a Harvard University questionnaire on perceived CTE symptoms, and more than third self-reported that…

Diamondbacks and Padres gain breathing room in NL Wild Card race as Mets fall to Phillies

September 14, 2024 4:49 PM Samuel Kirk

The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres have positioned themselves firmly in the National League (NL) Wild Card race after a scorching hot…

Simone Biles speaks about her upcoming appearances on the Gold Over America Tour

September 14, 2024 8:03 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

The Gold Over America Tour, featuring Biles and several other Olympic gymnasts, is described as a pop concert style spectacle, full of high energy.…

Family and friends of the Gaudreau brothers remember them

September 9, 2024 12:44 PM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

Family, close friends and the hockey community came together Monday at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Media, Delaware County for the funeral…

Damar Hamlin returns to the field after suffering cardiac arrest

September 9, 2024 6:42 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Hamlin only played in three pre-season games and five regular games last season, but has worked his way all the back to a starting position at safety…

Kendrick Lamar to headline 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show

September 8, 2024 4:40 PM CNN Newsource, Dillon Fuhrman, Karina Bazarte

Lamar, who has 17 Grammy Awards and a Pulitzer Prize, announced the news on Sunday on his social media pages. Super Bowl LIX is set to be played at…

Tyreek Hill detained by police outside Miami Dolphins stadium

September 8, 2024 4:26 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman, Karina Bazarte

Video posted on social media shows Hill face down on the ground as officers appear to put handcuffs on him. Miami-Dade Police say they have opened an…

Cardinals wrap up preseason with tough loss to Broncos, questions loom ahead of regular season

August 25, 2024 5:54 PM Samuel Kirk

The Arizona Cardinals closed out their preseason with a 38-12 defeat against the Denver Broncos, finishing 0-3 as they head into the regular…

Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles ahead of LA 2028

August 13, 2024 6:37 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

As Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass arrived Monday afternoon at LAX with the official flag, Bass received the flag at Sunday’s Paris Olympics Closing…

Team USA Clinches Fifth Consecutive Olympic Gold in Men’s Basketball with Victory Over France

August 10, 2024 6:23 PM Samuel Kirk

The U.S. Men’s Basketball team secured their fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal with a 98–87 victory over France on Saturday. In a thrilling…

Washington Commanders’ FedEx Field sign comes down

August 6, 2024 12:05 PM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

The FedEx signs that gave the Commanders’ football stadium its name have come down ahead of the 2024…

WNBA star Caitlin Clark surprises students with Back to School backpacks

August 5, 2024 1:00 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Caitlin Clark surprised students at North High School in Des Moines with “Back to School Backpacks” and spent time encouraging student…

Cardinals’ Ojulari out for season, Collins gets extension

August 3, 2024 7:58 PM Samuel Kirk

The Arizona Cardinals faced mixed fortunes as they announced two significant updates concerning their linebacker…

Léon Marchand Claims Olympic Gold in Record-Breaking Performance

July 28, 2024 7:39 PM Samuel Kirk

Marchand, an Arizona State junior who turned professional after leading the Sun Devils to a national championship, has quickly begun to establish his…