Nat'l Sports Headlines Archives

Tiger Woods strikes plea deal in Florida rollover crash case

September 2, 2026 7:53 AM NBC News, Skylar Heisey, Wesley Williamson

Woods appeared in a courtroom in Martin County where he agreed to a reduced charge after he was initially charged with DUI.

Tiger Woods scheduled for change-of-plea hearing in DUI case

September 1, 2026 10:55 PM Morgan Feller

It remains unclear how Woods may change his plea or whether he has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.

Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ final jersey up for auction

August 27, 2026 2:51 PM CNN Newsource, Dillon Fuhrman, Skylar Heisey

Joopiter is auctioning off the jersey Michael Jordan wore during game three of the 1998 NBA Finals.

NFL eliminates Pro Bowl after more than 70 years

August 27, 2026 11:30 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman, Paul Vozzella

Pro Bowl game popularity has fallen in recent years. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters the quality of the exhibition game is not up to the league’s standards.

President Trump attends the Freedom 250 Grand Prix

August 23, 2026 12:38 PM NBC News, Wesley Williamson

President Trump waved the green flag to kick off Sunday’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix in the Nation’s Capitol.

NASCAR honors Kyle Busch with Aug. 18 tribute

August 19, 2026 1:44 AM Morgan Feller

The date, Aug. 18, represents two numbers Busch drove during his NASCAR Cup Series career. Busch won two Cup Series championships driving the No. 18 car before later driving the No. 8 for Richard Childress Racing.

Bill Rasmussen, co-founder of ESPN, dies at 93

August 18, 2026 3:42 PM CNN Newsource, Dillon Fuhrman, Morgan Feller

Along with his son Scott, Rasmussen was the visionary behind ESPN, launching the network in 1979. Rasmussen was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2025.

Former MLB pitcher Tommy John dead at 83

August 16, 2026 5:14 PM NBC News, Wesley Williamson

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Tommy John died on Saturday at the age of 83.

NBA unveils five Christmas Day games

August 13, 2026 3:51 PM CNN Newsource, Dillon Fuhrman, Skylar Heisey

Christmas might be months away, but the NBA is giving fans an early gift by unveiling the five games set to be played on December 25.

White Sox hold Pope Night to honor one of their most famous fans

August 12, 2026 10:25 AM NBC News, Wesley Williamson

The Chicago White Sox may have hoped for divine intervention Tuesday night when they honored one of their most famous fans, Pope Leo.

NFL Hall of Famer Roger Craig announces vascular dementia diagnosis

August 10, 2026 3:22 PM CNN Newsource, Dillon Fuhrman, Skylar Heisey

The former running back said doctors believe repeated concussions he suffered during his 11-year playing career are partly to blame for his condition.

National anthem during Women’s Pro Baseball League in Illinois goes viral

August 6, 2026 4:03 PM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

Video provided by the league shows the full opening ceremony, including a performance of the Star Spangled banner by Martha Rose Reeves, which sparked intense discussion online.

USMNT taking on Mexico in friendly

August 5, 2026 11:00 PM Paul Vozzella

The United States Men’s National Team is scheduled to face Mexico on Oct. 3 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, bringing a matchup known for its passionate atmosphere and high level of competition to the Grand Canyon State.

Wild squirrel chase at an MLB game

July 28, 2026 9:46 AM NBC News, Wesley Williamson

A squirrel wanting to get in on the action ran onto the field during the Orioles and Tigers baseball game in Detroit.

Wife of NFL coach shot at her home in Virgina

July 27, 2026 11:58 AM NBC News, Morgan Feller, Wesley Williamson

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27-year-old Elijah Zion Bieniemy in connection to the shooting.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan seriously injured after car crash

July 25, 2026 3:41 PM NBC News, Wesley Williamson

According to ESPN, Shanahan suffered a broken nose, three broken ribs, a broken hand, and facial injuries requiring 40 stitches.

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo arrested

July 25, 2026 12:05 PM NBC News, Wesley Williamson

According to records obtained by NBC affiliate WTMJ from the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, Romo was stopped while driving on I-43 just south of Marquette interchange around 6:18 p.m. Central

LeBron James to join Philadelphia 76ers

July 24, 2026 10:12 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman, Morgan Feller

The future Hall of Famer revealed on X he signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the club. The 41-year-old went into the open market this summer after he decided to leave the Los Angeles Lakers.