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Peruvian soccer player dead after being struck by lightning on field
Originally appeared on E! Online Peru is mourning the death of a soccer star. José Hugo de la Cruz Meza, a defender for Familia Chocca, died Nov. 3 after being struck by lightning along wit...
Pope Francis appears to accidentally bless the NFL's New Orleans Saints
Pope Francis seemed to inadvertently bless the New Orleans Saints — which couldn’t come at a better time, as the NFL team just excommunicated their head coach. The head of the Catholic C...
Commanders press the gas on turnaround in major trade
At 7-2 and with their best record through nine games in almost 30 years, the Washington Commanders decided to press the gas on the season and trade for a star defensive back. > Source confir...
The Commanders acquire 4-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the Saints
Surprise buyers at the NFL trade deadline, the Washington Commanders made a major splash Tuesday by acquiring four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the New Orleans Saints. Washin...
Jerry Jones: Hamstring injury likely to cost Dak Prescott at least four games
The Dallas Cowboys are about to lose starting quarterback Dak Prescott for the team’s most important stretch of the 2024 NFL season . Prescott, who injured his hamstring in the team’s los...
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/nfl/dak-prescott-injury-update-jerry-jones/3758798/
NFL trade deadline day: Commanders, Lions add key defensive pieces
Amari Cooper and DeAndre Hopkins may have already changed jerseys, but that doesn’t mean there’s going to be a shortage of players on the move ahead of the 2024 NFL trade deadline Tuesday ...
Winners, losers as Chiefs stay unbeaten with 30-24 overtime win vs. Buccaneers
The Kansas City Chiefs just keep on winning. Kansas City moved to 8-0 on the season, the only unbeaten team left, after beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-24 at home in overtime on Monday Ni...
Kirk Herbstreit reveals his dog Ben is ‘getting worse and worse' amid cancer battle
Kirk Herbstreit is hoping his dog Ben pulls through after the golden retriever, who frequently appears on Herbstreit’s TV broadcasts and social media, has lost the ability to walk amid its canc...
What time is the NFL trade deadline?
The time to make trades is running out. The 2024 NFL trade deadline is less than 24 hours away as teams across the league look to gear up for playoff pushes. Some notable names have already ...
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/nfl/2024-nfl-trade-deadline-time/3758346/
Draymond Green, Jordan Poole trade taunts in Warriors-Wizards game
Draymond Green and Jordan Poole couldn’t resist the chance to take shots at each other Monday night. At the end of the first half of the Warriors’ game against the Washington Wizards at C...
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/nba/draymond-green-jordan-poole-steph-curry/3758338/
Can you trade after the NFL trade deadline? What to know for 2024
Time is ticking for NFL franchises. The 2024 trade deadline is almost in the books. Whether teams are hoping to sell players or bring them in for respective playoff pushes, there’s not much...
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/nfl/can-you-trade-after-nfl-trade-deadline-2024/3758288/
These NFL teams will have a different head coach next year
It’s that time of year where NFL head coaches need to update their LinkedIn pages. Whether it’s a prospective coach looking for a job, or a former coach who just lost one, there are now mu...
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/nfl/2025-nfl-head-coaching-vacancy-list/3758156/
Jason Kelce apologizes for phone-smashing incident at Penn State: ‘Not proud'
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce apologized for his role in smashing a man’s phone after hearing a gay slur being directed at his brother, Travis, for dating star artist Taylor S...
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/nfl/jason-kelce-apologizes-phone-smash-penn-state/3758179/
Is this the world's ‘coolest hotel room' for baseball fans? Go inside to see the view
The 2024 World Series may be over, but that won’t stop baseball fans from searching for their next ballpark fix. But forget touring a stadium — this one lets you sleep inside it. Es Con ...
These 13 MLB free agents received qualifying offers before deadline, reports say
Surprise buyers at the NFL trade deadline, the Washington Commanders made a major splash Tuesday by acquiring four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the New Orleans Saints. Washin...
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/mlb/mlb-qualifying-offers-players-2024-deadline/3758098/
When do the NFL playoffs begin? Key dates for 2024-25 season
The midpoint of the NFL regular season is here so it’s understandable to begin blocking off dates to lock in this winter for the next major football scheduling domino now that the trade deadli...
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/nfl/nfl-playoffs-key-dates-2024-25-season/3697921/
Chargers-Bengals flexed to Sunday Night Football in Week 11, Colts-Jets out
Week 11 has a Sunday Night Football flex. The NFL on Monday announced the Los Angeles Chargers and Cincinnati Bengals will be closing out Sunday under the lights at SoFi Stadium. > WEEK ...
2025 NFL Draft order: Patriots hold No. 1 pick as season reaches halfway point
Sunday’s Week 9 road game against the Tennessee Titans will officially go down as a loss for the New England Patriots . But it could end up being a huge win in the long run. The Patriots for...
Cowboys' Dak Prescott expected to miss multiple weeks with hamstring injury: Report
Dak Prescott, who’s beaten the Eagles five straight times at AT&T Stadium, will miss Sunday’s Eagles-Cowboys game with a severe hamstring injury that’s expected to sideline him for multiple...
NASCAR Power Rankings: Ryan Blaney jumps to the top with Martinsville win
Ryan Blaney’s title defense is still on. The reigning Cup champion won his way into the Championship 4 yet again with a clutch victory at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday. > Ryan Blaney ...
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich out indefinitely with health issue: Report
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is stepping away indefinitely after suffering a health issue, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Monday. Popovich, 75, missed the Spurs’ victory ...
Think you can break better than Raygun? Viral Olympic b-girl challenges dancers in new contest
An Australian b-girl’s Olympic performance left viewers across the world saying they could do better. Now, she wants them to put their money where their mouth is. Raygun, who went viral du...
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/raygun-challenge-olympic-breaking-australia/3757712/
Saints fire head coach Dennis Allen after 7th straight loss
Another NFL head coach has been terminated. The New Orleans Saints fired Dennis Allen on Monday following their loss to the Carolina Panthers, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo re...
Pistons take subway to Nets game amid New York City Marathon traffic
While more than 50,000 participants were running through New York City on Sunday, another group of athletes opted to take the subway. The Detroit Pistons were in the Big Apple on Sunday for the...
Who is playing in NFL Week 10? Here's the full schedule
And just like that, it’s about to be Week 10. The 2024 NFL season will continue with four teams off on their bye week: the Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders and Seattle ...
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/nfl/nfl-week-10-2024-schedule-games-tv-stream/3757387/
NFL power rankings: Where league stands after Week 9 Sunday games
For some teams, it’s time to start booking those offseason flights to Cancún. Yes, I’m talking to you, New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys . You can try and turn your se...
How to watch Lions vs. Texans on Sunday Night Football in Week 10
Surprise buyers at the NFL trade deadline, the Washington Commanders made a major splash Tuesday by acquiring four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the New Orleans Saints. Washin...
Eagles left in awe after Saquon Barkley's backwards hurdle vs. Jaguars
Because he was pretty busy blocking during the play when it happened live, Eagles veteran right tackle Lane Johnson didn’t get a good look at Saquon Barkley’s ridiculous backwards hurdle unti...
Raiders fire offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and 2 other offensive coaches
The slumping Raiders fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy as part of an offensive coaching staff shakeup Sunday night, less than a year after Las Vegas hired him. The club also announced it ...
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/nfl/raiders-fire-offensive-coordinator-luke-getsy/3757449/
3 takeaways as Vikings conquer Colts 21-13 on Sunday Night Football
The Minnesota Vikings are back in the win column. After dropping two straight against the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams , Minnesota returned home and conquered the Indianapolis Colts 21-13...
Here is the full list of 2024 MLB Gold Glove winners
The MLB on Sunday night announced the winners of the 2024 Gold Glove awards. The 2024 class featured 14 first-time recipients, the most in a single year since 2022. That year was also the firs...
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/mlb/gold-glove-winners-2024/3757392/
New York Red Bulls eliminate reigning champions Columbus Crew in first round
It’s an upset New York won’t soon forget. The No. 7-seeded Red Bulls on Sunday eliminated reigning MLS Cup champions Columbus Crew 2-2 (5-4 penalties). The last penalty of the shootout c...
Ryan Blaney wins at Martinsville and earns a chance to defend his NASCAR title
Ryan Blaney is racing for a title yet again. The defending Cup champion won the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday to secure his spot in the Championship 4 for the second straight y...
Cowboys' Dak Prescott appears to say NSFW quote about team after loss to Falcons
The Dallas Cowboys ‘ season is on the brink of imploding. Dallas fell to 3-5 Sunday after losing 27-21 at the Atlanta Falcons , dropping further down the NFC standings in a game where star qu...
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/nfl/cowboys-dak-prescott-we-suck-loss-falcons/3757305/
How F1 can help engineer the world's net-zero future
F1 produced 223,031 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2022, with almost 75% coming from travel and shipping. Unlike soccer, which produces more than 30 million metric tons per year by ...
NFL players seeking trade to Commanders at deadline: Report
It’s a good time to be a Washington Commanders fan. On Saturday, prior to Washington’s 27-22 win over the New York Giants Sunday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported, citing league sources, N...
NFL Week 9 winners and losers: Saquon Barkley stars, Dak Prescott exits early
The calendar has flipped to November, and it’s time for NFL teams to start getting serious. With the season now halfway over, time is of the essence as squads look to position themselves for ...
Jayden Daniels leads Commanders to 27-22 win over Giants for their best start since 1996
Jayden Daniels didn’t need to throw a Hail Mary on the final play — or do anything spectacular, really, to lead his Washington Commanders past the bumbling New York Giants. The sensational ...
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott knocked out of game vs. Falcons with hamstring injury
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has suffered a hamstring injury and has left Sunday’s game at Atlanta . The Cowboys announced Prescott will not return. Prescott also appeared to be ...
F1 Brazil GP 2024: Verstappen makes statement with epic comeback win in São Paulo
The 2024 Sao Paulo Grand Prix kept F1 fans on the edge of their seats with a dramatic race. Max Verstappen crossed the finish line after Gabriel Medina, three-time world champion and Olympic ...
Joel Embiid confronts, pushes columnist in Sixers locker room
Joel Embiid on Saturday night confronted a Philadelphia Inquirer columnist regarding a recent piece that criticized the star center’s desire to “show up for work” by referencing Embiid’s...
Kings' DeMar DeRozan responds to Drake saying he'd remove his Raptors banner
DeMar DeRozan returned to Toronto, the city where he developed into an NBA star. But it appeared not everyone was happy to see him back. In the Sacramento Kings ‘ 131-128 overtime loss to th...
Prospect eyed by Padres lied about age by five years, MLB finds: Report
An investigation by Major League Baseball found a top teenage prospect who had verbally agreed to join the San Diego Padres lied about his age by five years, Jorge Castillo and Aiden Gonzalez o...
Inter Miami, Messi on brink of shock MLS Cup exit after Atlanta wins Game 2
Halloween may have just passed, but it’s getting spooky for Inter Miami . Miami on Saturday lost to Atlanta United 2-1 in Game 2 of their best-of-three first-round series, meaning the action ...
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/soccer/inter-miami-messi-atlanta-game-2/3757076/
Chicago Sky hires Aces' Tyler Marsh as new head coach: Reports
The Chicago Sky appear to have their next head coach. Chicago on Saturday agreed terms with Tyler Marsh on a multi-year contract to become the franchise’s next head coach, his agent reported...
Jason Kelce appears to smash phone of man who called Travis gay slur for dating Taylor Swift
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce appeared to smash the phone of a man who called his brother, Travis, a gay slur for dating star artist Taylor Swift. Kelce, now a football analyst...
F1: Norris wins sprint race at Brazilian GP, closing gap on Verstappen
It’s a 1-2 for McLaren at the 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil . Lando Norris led home Oscar Piastri with Max Verstappen in third. Norris said he was “not proud” of the way he won S...
Columbia tries to distract Yale kicker with image of viral Dwyane Wade statue
The Columbia Lions pulled out all the stops in Friday night’s Ivy League college football showdown against the Yale Bulldogs. After Yale quarterback Grant Jordan hit running back Nathan Denn...
Senator wants DC to buy RFK Stadium campus from federal government
A U.S. senator wants D.C. to pay for the RFK Stadium campus if it pursues a new stadium there for the Washington Commanders. The District’s ability to build a new stadium for the team could d...
What it means for Asian Americans to have LA Dodgers represent them
The Dodgers have a close connection with so many different communities across the city. Just as Dodger great Fernando Valenzuela ignited fan support in the Latino community in the 1980s, Shohei...
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/los-angeles-dodgers-asian-american-representation/3756975/