Las Vegas holds a 2–0 lead heading into Thursday night Game 3, in Florida. Also, the future of LIV Golf remains unclear, after the merger deal Tuesday.

Game 3 of the NBA Finals is Wednesday night. We have analysis of the game, as well as reactions to the PGA-LIV Golf merger.

The world of golf was left stunned on Tuesday as the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and rival Saudi-backed LIV circuit, who have been involved in a bitter fight that has split the sport, announced a shock agreement to merge and form one unified commercial entity. Additionally, the organizations said in a joint news release […]

Twenty-year-old golf sensation Rose Zhang won her LPGA debut, just 13 days after winning her second straight NCAA title. And in tennis news, Coco Gauf made her third straight French Open quarterfinals appearance, setting up a rematch with Iga Swiatek—who topped Gauf in the finals last year.

Fairness in women’s sports has become a divisive subject and major legal battle, with Title IX at the heart of it. NTD has more on a case out of Connecticut.

Game 1 of the NBA Finals tips off Thursday night with the Denver Nuggets hosting the Miami Heat. And in the NFL, Tom Brady says he has no plans to un-retire, after purchasing a minority share with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Two Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers spoke out this week after the team announced it will honor an anti-Catholic LGBT group during a “pride night” event on June 16, coming in the midst of boycotts against brands. The group, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, is a self-described “leading-edge Order of queer and trans nuns” that has […]

The Miami Heat and Florida Panthers are vying for the titles in their respective sports, as South Florida looks to be the first to win simultaneous titles in the NBA and NHL. Meanwhile, in baseball, White Sox closer Liam Hendriks made his emotional return on Monday night.

After the Celtics won a thriller on Saturday, forcing Game 7, the team faces off with the Miami Heat Monday. NTD has analysis.

The Miami Heat, and All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, sound confident despite dropping the last two games, as they host the Celtics—up 3–2—in Miami. And in the NFL, the Arizona Cardinals have released All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins after three years with the team.

French Open favorites Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are both in the same half of the draw for next week’s major, meaning the latest they could meet would be the semifinals. And in mountain climbing news, a Mount Everest Sherpa guide made his record-breaking 28th trip to the world’s tallest peak on May 23.

Michael Block, who captured the hearts of golf fans over the weekend when the club pro finished 15th at the PGA Championship, revealed on May 23 that the highlight was receiving a congratulatory text from his hero, Michael Jordan.

LeBron James hinted at retirement after his Lakers were swept by the Nuggets. And in golf, Tiger Woods is out of next month’s U.S. Open Championship, as he continues to recover from ankle surgery. Meanwhile, in the NFL, Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been present for the team’s offseason practices but is not yet on […]

A transgender athlete recently won a women’s cycling race in New Mexico, raising eyebrows across the country, while forcing cycling’s governing body, UCI, to defend their policy. But one prominent former competitor has taken a chance by speaking out on the issue.

CLEVELAND—Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown, an unstoppable running back who retired at the peak of his brilliant career to become an actor as well as a civil rights advocate during the 1960s, has died. He was 87. A spokeswoman for Brown’s family said he passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles home on […]

For months, Rafael Nadal waited for his body to heal. Waited to be able to push himself around a court at full speed, with full energy, of the sort that has carried him to a record 14 titles at the French Open and a total of 22 at all Grand Slam tournaments. He finally acknowledged […]

The PGA Championship starts this week while the ongoing LIV Golf controversy, continues to dominate the conversation.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers was fired on Tuesday after a humiliating Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics, as the team bounced out in the second round of the NBA playoffs for a third straight year. Rivers is one of the most successful coaches in the NBA and had amassed a record of […]

Former NFL MVP Matt Ryan announced on May 15 that he’s joining CBS Sports as an NFL analyst though he added that this wasn’t a retirement announcement. And in baseball, the Oakland A’s have agreed to a site in Las Vegas to be the home of their new stadium.

Former NBA star Dwight Howard made a seemingly harmless video promoting Taiwan—only to put himself in political hot water.

Plenty of playoff action—including what should be a must-see event on the West Coast: But first in the NBA, the Heat are up 3-2 on the Knicks and can eliminate them with a win; and then in a much-anticipated Game 6 in LA, LeBron James and the Lakers have the defending champs on the ropes […]

The jacket that Michael Jordan famously and grudgingly wore while receiving an Olympic gold medal has been in Brian McIntyre’s possession for more than three decades now. He figures the time is right to let someone else enjoy it. The red, white, and blue Reebok jacket that Jordan—a Nike athlete—was forced to wear on the […]

Tiger Woods will not play in next week’s PGA Championship, as he continues to recover from ankle surgery. Meanwhile, the NFL schedules its first-ever Black Friday game.

Former Louisville head coach Denny Crum passed away on May 9 at the age of 86. Crum led the Cardinals to national titles in 1980 and 1986 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.

Denver Nuggets center and two-time MVP Nikola Jokic was given a technical foul after wrestling the ball away from and then elbowing a front-row fan, Suns owner Mat Ishbia, during Sunday night’s loss in Phoenix. No word has yet been heard from the NBA on any punishment.

The NFL Draft began on Thursday night with the Carolina Panthers choosing first. And in Major League Baseball, a 33-year-old career minor-leaguer makes a surreal debut.  

With just more than three weeks until the WNBA season starts, Brittney Griner is making progress on the court, according to teammate Diana Taurasi. And in NFL news, Aaron Rodgers called his first day as a Jets “surreal” while commenting on the team’s lack of Super Bowl trophies.

The New York Jets, who haven’t reached the postseason in 12 years, are now listed as the sixth-highest Super Bowl odds, according to Vegas Odds.  

Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said he feels sorry for the fans in Oakland, as the team announces plans to move to Las Vegas, possibly by 2027.

Mets’ ace Max Scherzer got a 10-game suspension for having a foreign substance on his hand. And in the NBA, the Toronto Raptors fired head coach Nick Nurse.

Tiger Woods is now recovering from fusion surgery on his ankle on April 19, casting doubt on whether the 15-time major champion would play at any more majors this year.

Eight healthcare professionals will stand trial in Argentina over the 2020 death of soccer legend Diego Maradona. And in the NBA, the league suspended Draymond Green after an on-court altercation.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.—Wearing a red cap and a Buffalo Bills pullover, safety Damar Hamlin sat down at the podium and declared he’s ready to resume playing football. “This event was life-changing, but it’s not the end of my story,” Hamlin said Tuesday, speaking at a news conference at the team’s facility for the first time […]

The Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Jalen Hurts have agreed on a five-year $255 million contract, according to ESPN, that will make him the league’s highest-paid player. Hurts just recently led the Eagles to the league’s best record and a Super Bowl appearance, while finishing runner-up for MVP. The contract reportedly includes $179 million in guarantees—which […]

The Washington Commanders are reportedly set to be sold for a record $6.05 billion. Elsewhere in the league, the NFL has approved the use of a helmet that’s specifically designed to reduce concussions resulting from helmet-to-ground impacts.

The women’s professional tennis tour will bring its events back to China later this year, announcing on Thursday the end of a boycott instituted in late 2021 over concerns about the safety of former player Peng Shuai after she accused a high-ranking official there of sexual assault. WTA Chairman and CEO Steve Simon said in […]

A pair of game-worn shoes of Michael Jordan’s—from the 1998 NBA Finals—sold for a record $2.2 million at auction on Tuesday. And in baseball news, Salt Lake City has become the third known city, looking to land a baseball expansion team.  

Baseball games are shorter by 30 minutes this season, as new pace-of-play rules seem to be significantly shortening games while adding more action. Meanwhile, WNBA star Brittney Griner announces plans to write a memoir on her time in Russian captivity.

Legal group Alliance Defending Freedom calls the Supreme Court decision—to not lift an injunction that allows people born as male to compete in female sports in the state of West Virginia—”disappointing.”

Four-time major champion Brooks Koepka shot a 5-under 67 to take the lead in the second round of the Masters, before inclement weather halted play.

The Masters began Thursday, and that meant a Tiger Woods sighting, as the five-time champion finished with a 2-over 74 round one. Meanwhile, in sports memorabilia, a century-old Babe Ruth bat sold for a record price of nearly $2 million.

The Masters begins to play on April 6, as the “tradition unlike any other” looks to give out its next green jacket.

The NCAA title game is tonight, April 3, with four-time champion UConn playing underdog San Diego State.  

The Final Four starts tomorrow with three surprise entrants—FAU, San Diego State, and Miami—plus four-time champion UConn. And in international sports, double-amputee Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius was denied parole in the 2013 killing of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.

Baseball’s Opening Day is Thursday, with a number of significant rules, designed to speed up the pace of play.

The hot-button subject of college athletes’ name-image-likeness (NIL) deals—and what kind of federal regulation is needed to ensure fairness—has caught the attention of Congress. At a hearing on Wednesday, one witness—Florida State softball player Kaley Mudge—testified positively about the NIL opportunities the state has given her. Yet, Mudge says each state having its own laws […]

Ravens quarterback—and former NFL MVP—Lamar Jackson says he requested a trade from Baltimore, back on March 2. And in college hoops, the Final Four is set, with plenty of new faces.

The Sweet 16 continues Friday night, as Princeton looks to continue their Cinderella story run against Creighton. And in the NHL, a pair of teammates decline to wear pride-themed jerseys, citing their Christian beliefs.

The Sweet 16 started Thursday night with four games on, including the big one—a UCLA-Gonzaga matchup in Las Vegas.

Shohei Ohtani told his fellow players on Team Japan to “stop admiring them” before going out and beating Team USA in the World Baseball Classic finale Tuesday night.

Novak Djokovic says he has no regrets over his decision to not vaccinate, despite missing numerous tournaments over the past year.

After a weekend full of upsets, the NCAA tournament is down to just 16 teams left. And in tennis news, Novak Djokovic falls from the top spot, after having to withdraw from a U.S. tournament due to his vaccination status.

Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers says that he intends to play for the New York Jets next season and that the teams are just trying to figure out compensation. Meanwhile, in World Cup news, a union has petitioned FIFA calling for equal pay between the men’s and women’s World Cup purse amounts.

Purdue center Zach Edey was named a first-team All-American, and was the lone unanimous selection. And in international sports, Amnesty International has delivered a petition, with more than a million signatures, asking for compensation for abused World Cup workers.

The NCAA Tournament field has been revealed, with a number of potentially interesting seedings and matchups to note.

A West Virginia soccer player is suing the American Civil Liberties Union, in order to uphold a law that bans males from competing in women’s school sports.

Two people were jailed on March 9 in Indonesia, after being charged with negligence, stemming from a soccer match “stampede” that resulted in the deaths of 135 people last fall.

More than two decades after retirement, Michael Jordan is still the highest-earning athlete of all time, as his Nike endorsements continue to roll in.

Free agent quarterback Derek Carr will sign with the New Orleans Saints, according to multiple sources. In tennis news, Novak Djokovic’s vaccine waiver request was denied by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, as the world’s number-one ranked player sought to play in a California tournament this week.

The PGA golf tour announces new rules for next season. Golf Today editor M. James Ward says it’s in response to the number of players who’ve defected to the upstart, LIV Golf league.

Athlete lawyer Howard L. Jacobs, who’s represented the likes of Floyd Landis, Maria Sharapova, and others, weighs in on the case of Kamila Valieva, being heard in the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

LeBron James is out with an ankle injury, and won’t be reevaluated for another two weeks. Meanwhile, in baseball, the Major League Baseball Players Association reported that salaries rose 15 percent in 2022, to nearly $4.2 million per player.

The Houston Cougars are still the number one team in the country, according to the latest AP poll on Feb. 27. At 27-2, the Cougars have the best record overall, having lost just once since mid-December. Meanwhile, the rest of the top five remained the same as last week, as Houston was followed by Alabama, […]

The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) has appealed its own decision on figure skating sensation Kamila Valieva to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. However, it is suggesting a reprimand as punishment, unlike the World Anti-Doping Agency, which is suggesting a four-year ban.

Former NFL running back Peyton Hillis broke his media silence on Feb. 23 and released a statement on social media saying he should make a full recovery. Hillis was hospitalized after saving his kids from drowning off a Florida beach last month. And in golf news, the PGA of America announced they’ll allow LIV golfers […]

The burned wreckage of Romain Grosjean’s F1 car, from a scary crash two years ago, in which Grosjean miraculously escaped, will be on display in an exhibit in Madrid, next month. And in tennis, unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic has applied for special permission to travel to the United States for a pair of upcoming […]

Houston is the new No. 1 in the AP Poll, with a 25–2 record. And in the WNBA, Brittney Griner is back, signing a one-year deal with her old team, the Phoenix Mercury. And in the NBA, former MVP Russell Westbrook plans to sign with the Clippers.

Tiger Woods shot a 3-over, 74 Friday in the second round of the Genesis Invitational in his return to golf after a seven-month layoff. And in baseball news, Padres All-Star Manny Machado says he’ll opt out of his $300 million contract after the 2023 season.

NEW YORK—Tim McCarver, the All-Star catcher and Hall of Fame broadcaster who during 60 years in baseball won two World Series titles with the St. Louis Cardinals and had a long run as one of the country’s most recognized, incisive, and talkative television commentators, died Thursday. He was 81. McCarver’s death was announced by baseball’s […]

Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin will be out for an indefinite period, following the passing of his father. And in the NFL, the Las Vegas Raiders have released four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr.

Fox was hoping the matchup of two top teams in the Super Bowl and a close game would lead to a record night. Even though Sunday’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles came down to a field goal with 8 seconds remaining, Fox fell just short of its goal. The Chiefs’ rally […]

Super Bowl LVII had its share of highlights, both on and off the field, as the Chiefs won in a thriller, while some of the events surrounding the big game were just as memorable.

Super Bowl preview: The Philadelphia Eagles are a 1.5-point favorite over the Kansas City Chiefs, featuring a loaded roster—while the Chiefs counter with the game’s best player.

Former MVP Kevin Durant was dealt to Phoenix in a blockbuster trade, which netted Brooklyn three starting-caliber players and four future first-round draft picks. Meanwhile, in the NFL, Bills safety Damar Hamlin was given a community service award after raising more than $9 million for a toy drive.

LeBron James got the first official statistic of his NBA career on a rebound. His next entry on the stat sheet was an assist. Even then, points weren’t the priority. They never were. Somehow, he became the most prolific scorer in NBA history anyway. It finally happened Tuesday night, the child from Akron, Ohio, connecting […]

LeBron James is just 36 points away from becoming the NBA’s all time leading scorer, driving up ticket prices. And in surfing, a former national champion says she won’t compete in a league that allows males who identify as females, to participate in the women’s division.

FOX has announced they’ve sold all their Super Bowl ads, with some 30-second commercials going for more than $7 million. Meanwhile in college basketball, the Purdue Boilermakers retained their top spot in the poll, despite a loss on Saturday.

High school quarterback Jaden Rashada switched from Miami to Florida, and finally to Arizona State, as name-image-likeness (NIL) deals have greatly changed the recruiting landscape.

Brooklyn All-Star Kyrie Irving is requesting a trade before next Thursday’s trade deadline, according to an ESPN report.

NFL quarterback Tom Brady announced on Wednesday that he is retiring from the league, and this time for good. In a video posted on Twitter, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback said, “Good morning, guys. I’ll get to the point right away. I’m retiring for good.” Brady’s retirement video came exactly one year after he announced […]

The NFL’s conference championship Sunday was a winner for the league as the two games drew their biggest TV audience in nearly a decade. And sad news in the NHL, as Hall of Famer Bobby Hull has passed away.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin emotionally thanked a host of people via his first video to the public on Saturday— four weeks after he collapsed during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 2. “What happened to me on Monday Night Football I feel is a direct example of God using me as a […]

Novak Djokovic downed American Tommy Paul to reach the Australian Open Finals—where he’s never lost. And in college basketball, former Emmy-winning broadcaster Billy Packer passed away on Jan. 26, at 82.

The New York Jets have hired former Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett, as their offensive coordinator. Hackett was also Aaron Rodgers’ offensive coordinator in Green Bay, during a time where he won two of his four MVP awards. Elsewhere in the league, the Carolina Panthers hired Frank Reich as their head coach.

All-Pro quarterback Patrick Mahomes is planning to fully participate in practice this week for the Kansas City Chiefs—despite spraining his ankle. At the Australian Open, American Tommy Paul beat his compatriot Ben Shelton, to advance to the semifinals. He’ll face 9-time tournament winner Novak Djokovic.

Usain Bolt was reportedly defrauded of more than $12 million by a private investment firm. A report in the New York Post claimed that Washington Commanders’ owner Daniel Snyder refused to sell his team to billionaire Jeff Bezos, because of the Washington Posts’ coverage of the team’s alleged toxic workplace culture.

“I Want To Mow Your Lawn” is a non-profit that provides 100 percent free lawn-mowing for the elderly, military veterans, the disabled, and people who just need help.

Purdue is the top-ranked team in men’s basketball, for the fifth time this season and in the NFL, Cowboys running back Tony Pollard suffered a broken leg in Sunday’s loss to San Francisco. Meanwhile the United States has three men’s players left in the Australian Open quarterfinals, for the first time in decades.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.—Remarkable as Damar Hamlin’s recovery has been, the Buffalo Bills safety still faces a lengthy rehabilitation some three weeks after going into cardiac arrest and needing to be resuscitated on the field during a game in Cincinnati, his marketing representative told The Associated Press on Thursday night. “Damar still requires oxygen and is […]

Philadelphia Flyers’ coach John Tortorella has continued to defend defenseman Ivan Provorov, saying he did nothing wrong. Provorov refused to participate in a pre-game team skate on Tuesday night that entailed wearing LGBT pride jerseys and rainbow tape on their hockey sticks. Provorov, who is a Russian national, told reporters he was refusing to participate […]

Rafael Nadal is out of the Australian Open after his second-set loss. In NHL news, Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov refused to take part in an LGBTQ-themed pride night celebration, citing religious beliefs. Meanwhile, in college football, a Florida QB commit is asking out of his letter of intent after his $13 million, name-image-likeness deal […]

Tom Brady’s season ended in a decisive loss to Dallas on Jan. 16. Regarding his future, Brady said he’ll be taking it “one day at a time.” And in college basketball, the Northwestern Wildcats canceled their Wednesday game with Iowa due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols within the Northwestern program.

Don’t miss your chance to score an autographed Kobe Bryant jersey. Sotheby’s is bringing Bryant’s MVP-season Los Angeles Lakers jersey to auction, where it is expected to bring up to $7 million. The signed jersey was worn by the five-time NBA champion more than 25 times during the 2007–2008 season. In fact, it is the […]

The Turkish government has labeled human rights activist Enes Freedom a wanted terrorist and put a $500,000 bounty out for his capture. And in the NFL, the Associated Press announced its All-Pro teams on Jan. 13.

Two former employees are suing ESPN for being fired over COVID-19 vaccine refusal, alleging the company violated their rights and state and federal law in the process. Beth Faber, a former producer with the network, and Allison Williams, a college football reporter, brought the suit on Jan. 11 in federal court in Connecticut, where Disney-owned […]

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday, the Bills confirmed, coming about a week after he collapsed due to cardiac arrest during a nationally televised game against the Cincinnati Bengals. “We have completed a series of tests and evaluations, and in consultation with the team physicians, we are confident that […]

College football’s national championship game took place on Jan. 9, with defending champion Georgia taking on heavy underdog TCU. And in the NFL, Bills safety Damar Hamlin was discharged from UCMC and flown to Buffalo, in the latest step of his remarkable recovery.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.—It was uplifting enough for the Buffalo Bills staff and players to see Damar Hamlin appear on the video screen in the team’s meeting room Friday—“larger than life,” as coach Sean McDermott put it—for the first time since the safety collapsed and had to be resuscitated on the field. What sent everyone’s emotions […]

A teammate of Damar Hamlin said Thursday that the Buffalo Bills safety is awake, while his agent revealed he is holding hands with his family in a Cincinnati hospital—after he collapsed on the field during Monday night’s game against the Bengals. Agent Rob Butler told CNN that Hamlin’s condition improved and he’s holding hands with his family […]

A medical expert weighs in on whether commotio cordis could be to blame in the cardiac arrest case of Bills player Damar Hamlin.