Nat'l Sports Headlines Archives

Finish line for next week’s Boston Marathon installed

April 10, 2024 11:14 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Workers spent the morning attaching the iconic decal, which will mark the end of a long journey for about 30,000…

Starting line painted ahead of Boston Marathon

April 10, 2024 6:51 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

In Hopkinton, Massachusetts Tuesday, workers painted the iconic yellow and blue starting line for the 128th running of the Boston…

UConn basketball goes back to back

April 8, 2024 11:04 PM Chas Messman, Scott Gross

The UConn Huskies beat Purdue to win their second straight National…

Vontae Davis, former Miami Dolphin, dead at 35

April 1, 2024 2:01 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

The Davie Police Department confirm the body of the 35-year-old former NFL star was found in the home, but don’t believe foul play was…

Alabama moving on to the Final Four

March 30, 2024 9:35 PM Chas Messman, Scott Gross

Alabama takes down Clemson in the Elite 8 and advances to the Final Four for the first time in school…

Dodger fans meet Mookie Betts at Raising Cane’s

March 27, 2024 12:46 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts got behind the counter at Raising Canes Wednesday morning. He also took a moment to answer a question about team…

Ohtani to speak to media for 1st time since illegal gambling, theft allegations against interpreter

March 25, 2024 5:35 AM AP News, Dillon Fuhrman

The interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired by the Dodgers last week when the team opened the season with two games against the San Diego Padres in…

MLB opens investigation on Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter over gambling allegations

March 23, 2024 7:39 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Ippei Mizuhara was fired from his post with the Dodgers after attorneys for Ohtani said the athlete was the victim of a “massive theft” in a case…

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…