Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are among the golfers expected to be given equity in PGA Tour Enterprises as a thank you for sticking with the Tour instead of jumping to rival LIV Golf, the Telegraph reported on Wednesday. Mr. Woods will receive a $100 million and Mr. McIlroy a $50 million stake in the […]

The NHL Playoffs are in full swing and though the postseason is nearly as unpredictable as baseball’s Fall Classic, the oddsmakers have Carolina, Edmonton, Florida, and the NY Rangers as the favorites. The Rangers haven’t won the Stanley Cup since 1994 but had the league’s best record and currently lead Washington 2–0 in the first […]

While No. 1 Scottie Scheffler has won four of the last five PGA events, Nelly Korda has dominated the LPGA—to the tune of five straight wins. The two, together, evoke memories of the days when Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam were at their peaks.  

The NBA playoffs kicked off this weekend, with 8 games over Saturday and Sunday. All eyes are on the Boston–Miami rematch and the Denver–L.A. Lakers series, as both the Heat and Lakers seek revenge.

TEMPE, Ariz.—The Arizona Coyotes are officially headed to Salt Lake City. The NHL Board of Governors voted unanimously Thursday to approve a $1.2 billion sale from Alex Meruelo to Utah Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith, clearing the way for the franchise’s move to Utah next season. The deal includes a provision for Arizona to […]

The Biden administration finalized its rule overhauling Title IX on Friday, leaving schools and colleges across the country a few months to update their policies on how to handle sex discrimination complaints based on a new, broadened definition of sex. Title IX is the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination—including sexual harassment and sexual violence—in […]

RICHMOND, Va.—Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed measure into law Thursday that allows state colleges and universities to directly pay their athletes through name, image and likeness compensation deals, a measure believed to be the first of its kind. The law, which takes effect July 1, was signed one day after the NCAA eased some of […]

FBI Director Christopher Wray said Thursday that hackers linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have infiltrated America’s critical infrastructure and are biding their time as they wait for the right moment to strike a “devastating blow.” Mr. Wray said in an April 18 speech at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, that the threats posed […]

On Wednesday, the NBA announced that Jontay Porter, a two-way player who recently came under contract with the Toronto Raptors, has been banned from the league for his illicit involvement in sports betting, including intentionally underperforming. According to the NBA, the 25-year-old leaked confidential information to sports bettors, held back in at least one game […]

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on April 17 revealed a series of foreign aid bills totaling $95 billion that come as he faces renewed challenges and frustrations from his conference. The packages unveiled Wednesday include funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan and other Indo-Pacific partners. The $95 billion price tag puts it nearly evenly in […]

Caitlin Clark set the draft night record for most jerseys sold—in any sport—topping Trevor Lawrence’s NFL record. The NCAA star was the player of the year the past two seasons, while leading Iowa to the Final Four two straight years.

AUGUSTA, Ga.—Scottie Scheffler had no doubts about this Masters, and neither did anyone watching. He pulled ahead with magnificent shots Sunday, April 14, around the turn and poured it on along the back nine at Augusta National for a 4–under 68 to claim his second green jacket in three years. Scheffler is simply unstoppable at […]

Tiger Woods shot even par on April 12 at the Masters and will set a Masters’ record by making his 24th straight weekend cut. The 15-time major champion sits at 1-over through 2 rounds.

Argentina’s President Javier Milei met with tech billionaire Elon Musk in Texas on Friday to discuss free markets and technological development as the Argentine leader seeks to revive his country’s economy. The two met at Mr. Musk’s Tesla factory in Austin, Texas, where they agreed “on the need to free markets and defend the ideas […]

Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee enacted a law on Thursday defining requirements for law enforcement officers within the state to work with federal immigration authorities when they encounter illegal immigrant suspects. The legislation, states law enforcement agencies and officials in Tennessee shall “communicate with the appropriate federal official regarding the immigration status of any individual, […]

O.J. Simpson, the former NFL star who was acquitted of murder in one of the highest-profile criminal cases in U.S. history, has died at age 76, his family said Thursday. The former Buffalo Bills running back died in Las Vegas on Wednesday, they said, adding that his cause of death was cancer. “On April 10th, […]

The Olympic gold medal winners—in both men’s and women’s track and field events this summer—will get a $50,000 cash prize. This is the first time Olympic athletes will get cash prizes, and the amounts will extend to silver and bronze winners for the 2028 Games.

UConn beat Purdue 75–60 Monday night to win their 2nd straight national championship. The victory came despite allowing Purdue’s Zach Edey to score 37 points and get both of UConn’s big men into foul trouble.

The South Carolina women’s team topped Iowa—and star guard Caitlin Clark—to win the NCAA women’s title by 87-75 on Sunday. The Gamecocks finished the season undefeated at 38-0, becoming the first team to do so since UConn in 2016.

UConn looks to win their second straight NCAA national championship on April 8 as they face Purdue. The Boilermakers, meanwhile, are seeking their first-ever national title.

Epoch Studios’ “The Firing Squad” premiered at a special red carpet screening in New York on March 30. The movie follows the lives of eight prisoners in Indonesia who were put to death by firing squad in 2015. It’s inspired by the true story of drug traffickers who find God within the walls of a […]

March Madness has extended into April as both the men’s and women’s Final Fours play this weekend. Will UConn come away with both titles?

Tickets for the Women’s Final Four are reselling for an average price of $2,300—more than twice that of the men’s tournament, according to LOGITIX. One reason for the increased demand is the popularity of Iowa star Caitlin Clark.

The Buffalo Bills traded 4-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans on April 3. Buffalo will get a 2025 second-round pick in the deal.

Defending national champion the University of Connecticut is on quite a roll heading into the Final Four of March Madness. Does Alabama have any hope of beating them?  

The NCAA tournament continues Friday night with four more games in the Sweet 16. The matchups include a Duke-versus-Houston clash while Purdue takes on Gonzaga.  

After the Dodgers and Padres kicked off the season last week in Korea, it’s Opening Day for the rest of Major League Baseball. But who are the odds-on favorites to win the World Series?  

University of Iowa star Caitlin Clark has been offered a professional basketball contract—in a men’s league. The contract is for $5 million—that’s compared to her anticipated WNBA salary of $75,000.  

Citing low return rates, the NFL has radically changed their kickoff rules for the 2024 season. The changes include putting the kicking team on the other side of the 50-yard line and within 10 yards of most of the receiving team. The changes are designed to avoid high-speed collisions, while maintaining kick returns as part […]

The first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament are done, with bluebloods Kansas and Kentucky already out. Yet this year, March Madness is without its “Cinderella.”

The first round of the NCAA Tournament tipped off Thursday. NTD’s Dave Martin brings the highlights from the tournament.  

The NCAA basketball tournament already started on Tuesday and Wednesday nights as the “First Four” games played out, with the first round beginning Thursday afternoon. NTD’s Dave Martin has more on the games and what match-ups to watch for.

The “First Four” games of the NCAA tournament have already started. So why isn’t this the first round? NTD’s Dave Martin explained how the NCAA added “The First Four” games to the tournament.

Clemson is suing its conference over its “exorbitant” exit fees. The football powerhouse joins Florida State as schools try to exit their conference.  

The NCAA tournament field, also known as the “brackets,” have finally been revealed. NTD’s Dave Martin explains what teams are considered the favorites to win it, and why the tournament is so exciting.

SEOUL, South Korea—Shohei Ohtani and his wife arrived in South Korea with his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates on Friday ahead of their season-opening games with the San Diego Padres next week. Mr. Ohtani, wearing a black training suit and a cap backwards, was the first Dodgers player who showed up at the arrival gate of […]

Former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines and 15 other female athletes filed a lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) for allowing transgender athletes to compete in women’s events. “It’s official! I’m suing the NCAA along with 15 other collegiate athletes who have lost out on titles, records, & roster spots to men posing as […]

Paris’s Socialist Mayor Anne Hidalgo, says there will be no air conditioning in the newly-constructed “green” Olympic village. Instead, the village will use a cooling system that draws water from underground, as Ms. Hidalgo says to “trust the science.”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may have current NFL star Aaron Rodgers or former WWF wrestler Jesse Ventura as his running mate in this year’s presidential election. The independent candidate must choose sooner than former President Donald Trump or President Joe Biden to get onto most state ballots.  

Black student-athletes are being encouraged to avoid Florida’s public colleges and universities, says a letter sent by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) President Charlie Baker on March 11. The recommendation came after the University of Florida (UF) announced on March 1 that it would remove all […]

The NFL’s free agency has started with a bang. Kirk Cousins has signed a $180 million deal with Atlanta, while Saquon Barkley is now a Philadelphia Eagle.  

We keep hearing about college basketball’s “March Madness,” but when does this Madness begin? And is the NCAA going to expand the number of teams? NTD’s Dave Martin has everything you need to know about the NCAA tournament.

President Joe Biden’s approval rating stands at just 38 percent, but will he see an increase after his State of the Union address? NTD’s Dave Martin investigates.

ARLINGTON, Texas—Social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul will fight former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on July 20 at AT&T Stadium, Netflix announced Thursday. The streaming platform will provide live coverage of the bout between the 27-year-old Paul and 57-year-old Tyson, who hasn’t fought since he took on Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition in November 2020. […]

Former President Donald Trump won Super Tuesday—taking 14 of 15 elections. But looking at the exit data, what stands out—a day later?

In NCAA Football, there have been reported discussions about big changes being made to the playoffs that seem to favor the SEC and Big Ten conferences.

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark has announced she’ll enter the WNBA draft this year, foregoing her final year of college eligibility. And in golf, Anthony Kim makes a return to the professional game after a 12-year hiatus.  

TOKYO—Baseball star Shohei Ohtani has stunningly revealed he’s married. Ohtani wrote on Thursday on Instagram in Japanese: “The season is approaching but I would like to announce to everyone that I have gotten married.” He said his new wife was a “Japanese woman” without identifying her. He said he would reveal more in an interview; […]

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund—also known as PIF—has agreed to a 5-year partnership with the ATP Tour. The deal is considered to be another form of “sportswashing.”

Spring training has already begun, but a number of All-Star free agents remain unsigned. NTD’s Dave Martin breaks down why that’s nothing to worry about for baseball.

A popular football video game is now offering more than 10,000 name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals to current college football players to be part of the game. NTD’s Dave Martin analyses the significance of the move.

It was 44 years ago today, that the underdog U.S. hockey team shocked the heavily-favored Russian squad, 4-3, to advance to the Olympic finals. The US would then defeat Finland to win one of their improbable gold medals of all time.  

The upcoming 12-team college football playoffs will feature five automatic bids—and seven at-large selections—instead of the original 6-6 model, after a unanimous vote Tuesday.  

The NBA’s 2024 All-Star Weekend saw a record number of points, but also met with plenty of criticism. What was the reason? NTD’s Dave Martin breaks it down.

Tiger Woods shot a one-over-72 Thursday in his return to competitive golf, but on Friday, he withdrew citing an illness.

NTD’s Dave Martin gives us a sense of what to expect in the upcoming South Carolina Republican primary, what the polls are saying, and what advantages former Gov. Nikki Haley and former President Donald Trump have in the state.

The Golden State Warriors tried to trade for LeBron James last week, according to an ESPN report. The team was rebuffed in their efforts though, and now the trade deadline has passed.

NEW YORK—The Kansas City Chiefs’ overtime defeat of the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl drew a record 123.7 million viewers, according to Nielsen estimates on Tuesday. It was not only the largest viewership recorded in the 58-year-history of the Super Bowl, but also, according to Nielsen data, the biggest audience for any event […]

NTD polled some New Yorkers on who they think will win the big game Sunday. Some picked the Chiefs, others the Niners, while some just love Taylor Swift. NTD’s Dave Martin has the fans’ predictions.

Tiger Woods, who’s played just once since having ankle surgery last April, has announced that he’ll play next week’s Genesis Invitational. Meanwhile, this month marks three years since Woods nearly lost his leg in a single-car accident while heading to the course just 2 days after the same event.

Kyrie Irving said “Thank Mayor Adams Bro” when a fan asked why he didn’t play “like this” when he was previously with the Brooklyn Nets, in a viral video. Mr. Irving, who was unvaccinated, played 29 of 82 games because New York City would not allow unvaccinated players to play in New York City.  

A regional official for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled on Feb. 5 that Dartmouth’s basketball players are employees of the school. The ruling will lead to a national union vote, though the school can appeal the decision.  

The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers arrive in Las Vegas ahead of Super Bowl 58.  

Boeing will rework about 50 undelivered aircraft after engineering issues came to light with the new planes, the company said on Sunday amid heightened scrutiny following an accident last month. In a Jan. 4 message to employees, Boeing stated that CEO Stan Deal would spend “several days” at the Renton factory in Washington inspecting some […]

Will the struggling Lakers trade superstar LeBron James? His agent responds emphatically to recent rumors.  

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark scored 35 points in a win at Northwestern to move to second place all-time in NCAA scoring. She’s just 103 points away from passing Kelsey Plum for No. 1.

The PGA tour has finally made its major merger announcement—but it’s not the one that was expected. NTD’s Dave Martin has more on this, and the latest in sports news.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled against Olympic Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, which would disqualify her from the team competition, which originally won gold at the 2022 Games. The reshuffling means the United States won gold, but what about fourth-place Canada?

GENEVA—Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was disqualified from the 2022 Olympics on Monday, almost two years after the teenager’s doping case caused turmoil at the Beijing Games. The verdict from the Court of Arbitration for Sport means the Russians are set to be stripped of the gold medal in figure skating’s team event. The United […]

This weekend, the NFL has its conference championship games to determine the Super Bowl matchup. NTD’s Dave Martin has more on this, and the latest in sports news.

Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh has left for the NFL’s LA Chargers. NTD’s Dave Martin has more on this, and the latest in sports news.

Three players were elected to Baseball’s Hall of Fame Tuesday, including two on their first vote. NTD’s Dave Martin has more on this, and the latest in sports news.

It was quite a night in the NBA where Joel Embiid scored 70 points in a game. He’s the 9th player ever to hit that mark in a game—and the NBA dates back almost 80 years. It’s a very exclusive list.

For the first time, energy giant ExxonMobil is fighting back against green investors in the courtroom. It’s suing two shareholders, saying their climate-related demands could drive it out of business.

Another big weekend of NFL playoffs leaves just four teams remaining. NTD’s Dave Martin has more on this, and the latest in sports news.

The iconic Sports Illustrated Magazine will be laying off a significant number of staff. NTD’s Dave Martin has more on this, and the latest in sports news.

The Dallas Cowboys have announced they will not be firing head coach Mike McCarthy despite another early playoff exit. NTD’s Dave Martin has more on this, and the latest in sports news.

In the NFL, the manufacturer of Patrick Mahomes’s broken helmet weighed in on the issue, saying it “did its job.” NTD’s Dave Martin has more on this, and the latest in sport news.

The first round of the NFL playoffs is over, but let’s take a look ahead to next weekend’s matchups. NTD’s Dave Martin has more on this, and the latest in sports news.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says artificial intelligence could impact 40 percent of all jobs worldwide, the organization wants governments to take action.  

A frigid weekend of NFL playoffs and it continues with two more games—including one in snowy Buffalo. Here’s how the Bills get their stadium ready to play.  

NTD recaps the thrilling NFL playoffs, highlighting the Chiefs’ impressive victory in the 4th coldest game in history. On January 13, Despite Miami’s touted fast-paced offense, the Chiefs’ defense proved equally swift, leading to a decisive win.

The NFL playoffs start Saturday—with six games spread over three days. NTD’s Dave Martin has more on the matchups, and the latest in sports news.

A border town official and an immigration expert told Congress on Thursday that record-high illegal immigration is putting a strain on various social services.

The New England Patriots on Thursday confirmed the team is parting ways with legendary coach Bill Belichick after 24 seasons. In a brief statement posted on social media, the team said it “mutually agreed to part ways” with the coach. Further details were not provided, although the statement confirmed earlier reports that he would depart […]

The Security and Exchange Commission announced today that it’s approving Bitcoin exchange-traded funds after all! This comes a day after a hack of the SEC’s X account, and a phony post that put Bitcoin investors on a roller coaster. NTD’s Dave Martin looks at how the account was hacked, and how you can protect yourself.  

ESPN reports that Alabama head coach Nick Saban is retiring. An unexpected move but also understandable now that he’s 72. He’s the best in the business with seven national titles—that’s more than anyone else. Six of those at Alabama, where he spent the past 17 seasons.

Michigan’s national title win punctuated their perfect 15-and-0 season—at least on the field. Their coach was already suspended for that sign-stealing scandal. The scandal may taint this title.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—The first U.S. moon landing attempt in more than 50 years appeared to be doomed after a private company’s spacecraft developed a “critical” fuel leak just hours after Monday’s launch. Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic Technology managed to orient its lander toward the sun so the solar panel could collect sunlight and charge its battery, as […]

HOUSTON—Blake Corum ran for 134 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns as Jim Harbaugh and No. 1 Michigan–undeterred by suspensions and a sign-stealing case that shadowed the program—completed a three-year climb to a national championship by beating No. 2 Washington 34–13 Monday night in the College Football Playoff title game. The Wolverines (15–0) sealed their first […]

The NFL’s regular season ended on Sunday, and already two coaches have been fired—in Washington and Atlanta. New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick’s status for next season is also up in the air.

The NFL’s pivotal Jan. 7 weekend was marked by a notable Philadelphia stumble against the New York Giants. NTD’s Dave Martin shared his thoughts on what he sees as the Eagles’ chances as they head into the playoffs.

PRETORIA, South Africa—Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius was released from prison on parole early Friday morning and was believed to be at his uncle’s mansion after authorities secretly moved the world-famous double-amputee athlete who killed his girlfriend at an undisclosed time to avoid the glare of news crews waiting outside the jail. South Africa’s Department of […]

The NFL Pro Bowl rosters were unveiled on Wednesday, showcasing the 49ers in the lead with an impressive nine selections.

More and more people are canceling their streaming services. Experts say consumers are adopting wiser spending habits. NTD’s Dave Martin has more.

The NFL has weighed in on the controversial ending to the Dallas-Detroit game—putting the responsibility on the players, instead of the officials. NTD’s Dave Martin has more on this, and the latest in sports news.

Plenty of sports to discuss—let’s start with college football. Two really close contests last night. Michigan beat Alabama and Washington beat Texas. Here are more details.

A big day for college football: we’ve had three Bowl games already—highlighted by Oregon blowing out previously unbeaten Liberty 45-to-6 in the Fiesta Bowl. Now with all the uproar about undefeated Florida State not making the playoffs, why was there little fanfare regarding Liberty?  

And now for your sports news, we’re joined by NTD’s Dave Martin. While it was a big weekend in the NFL, many are looking at the AFC. The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs clinched their eighth straight division title, and the Miami Dolphins were blown out by the Baltimore Ravens. Mr. Martin ranks the […]

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, has vetoed a bill that would ban gender transition procedures for minors and prohibit male athletes from playing on female sports teams. Specifically, the bill—known as the SAFE (Saving Ohio Adolescents from Experimentation) Act—would ban physicians from performing gender reassignment surgeries or prescribing cross-sex hormones or puberty-blocking drugs to […]