Nat'l Sports Headlines Archives

Hosts for 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony announced

March 13, 2024 12:09 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

During an appearance on “The Tonight Show,” Mike Tirico announced he will host the ceremony alongside Peyton Manning and Kelly…

50 years later, Tommy John surgery remains a game-changer

March 13, 2024 5:49 AM AP News

t was a pioneering achievement for Jobe and a lifeline for John, who went from a career-ending injury to 14 more years in the majors — and an…

Kobe Bryant statue to be fixed following multiple spelling errors

March 12, 2024 6:35 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

On the side of the statue, they called former Toronto guard Jose Calderon Jose Calderson, and former Laker Von Wafer is listed as Vom Wafer, and…

Christopher Bell’s win caps Toyota’s stellar weekend at Phoenix Raceway

March 12, 2024 5:30 AM AP News

Toyota unveiled a new Camry body for the 2024 season, and the trip to Phoenix was the first with NASCAR’s new short track aerodynamics package…

Jason Kelce announces retirement after 13 seasons with Philadelphia Eagles

March 5, 2024 6:42 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

In a press conference on Monday, Jason Kelce announces his retirement from the…

Caitlin Clark breaks NCAA all-time scoring record

March 3, 2024 4:53 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

With a second-quarter shot from the free throw line, Caitlin Clark became the top scoring player in NCAA basketball history, passing “Pistol Pete”…

FedEx Field, home of Washington Commanders, ends naming rights agreement

February 28, 2024 11:44 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

The naming deal was initially scheduled to go through 2026, but now the team is looking for a new naming rights…

Pennsylvania nurse becomes first Black woman to play in U.S. Women’s polo championship

February 25, 2024 11:25 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Now to some history being made during Black History Month, a 25-year-old Pennsylvania nurse, Shariah Harris, has become the first Black woman to play…

Former NFL player Richard Sherman arrested for DUI

February 25, 2024 9:50 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

The ex-Seattle Seahawks cornerback was previously arrested in July 2021, and pleaded guilty to first-degree negligent driving, second-degree criminal…

New Jersey woman to become first female MLB umpire

February 24, 2024 12:36 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Almost 30 years after she graduated from West Milford, Jen Pawol is still making her mark on the field. But this time, it’s as an MLB umpire. This…

Sandoval returning to Giants on minor league deal as he attempts to make a comeback

February 20, 2024 5:40 AM AP News

Pablo Sandoval is returning to the San Francisco Giants for a third stint with the club, this time on a minor league contract that includes an…

Tiger Woods withdraws from Riviera with flu symptoms. His 2024 debut lasts only 24 holes

February 17, 2024 9:56 AM AP News

Rob McNamara, his longtime associate and vice president of TGR Ventures, said Woods felt flu symptoms Thursday night that worsened when he woke…

Chicago White Sox agree to minor league contract with reliever Bryan Shaw

February 17, 2024 9:53 AM AP News

The 36-year-old Shaw also pitched for Chicago last season. The right-hander had no record, four saves and a 4.14 ERA in 38…

Next hurdle for the champion Chiefs is the 1st Super Bowl 3-peat

February 14, 2024 6:00 AM AP News

The Kansas City Chiefs ended a nearly two-decade drought without a repeat champion in the…

Warriors’ Draymond Green calls Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic ‘softy’ as players continue feud on social media

February 14, 2024 5:57 AM AP News

It’s the continuation of a back-and-forth that started in December, when Green hit Nurkic in the head and was suspended by the…

Pickleball related injuries skyrocket as sport’s popularity grows

February 13, 2024 8:33 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

During a meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons on Monday, new figures compiled from government data illustrated the rising number of…