Once the NFL approved a proposal to change the way jersey numbers are assigned, it was expected plenty of players would take advantage. Jaylon Smith, who wore No. 9 at Notre Dame, will switch back to that number, which caused an uproar…
Fan interest and competitive uncertainty will always drive Amazon Prime Video in the decisions it makes on buying sports rights, its managing director has said. The broadcaster went public in its opposition to the European Super League last month at the point…
Welcome to the PHT Morning Skate, a collection of links from the NHL and around the hockey world. Have a link you want to submit for the PHT Morning Skate? Email us at phtblog@nbcsports. • Wayne Gretzky is stepping down from his…
The Los Angeles Lakers pulled out a thrilling 109-102 victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 Tuesday, and LeBron James delivered the dagger late in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Los Angeles held the lead for much of the…
One of four winners on 1.5-mile tracks this year, Kyle Larson is PointsBet Sportsbook’s early line favorite for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway (6 p.m. ET on Fox). As of Wednesday morning, PointsBet lists Larson at +400. In four starts…
Always the realist, Kerry Haigh mulled his answer when asked last week at Kiawah Island about the PGA of America’s decision to allow rangefinders at the year’s second major. “I'm hopeful that balls hit wide will save time, but for the general…
Florida State baseball coach Mike Martin Jr. might be breathing a sigh of relief at the idea of merely reaching the conference tournament and making the NCAA postseason. It took much longer than he – and any other 2020 first-year college baseball…
Penei Sewell’s jersey number is not yet official, but the Lions first-round tackle was spotted rocking No. 58 in the team’s first offseason activities this week. Sewell wore No. 58 at Oregon. The Lions already had a 58 with veteran linebacker Jamie…
Jayson Tatum injury update: Celtics star has 'swollen' eye originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jayson Tatum is not having an enjoyable series against the Brooklyn Nets. The Celtics star has struggled on the court in the first-round NBA playoff series, shooting…
World Cup-winning Japan forward Mana Iwabuchi signed for the Arsenal Women's team on Wednesday. Iwabuchi joined Arsenal after playing in the Women's Super League for Aston Villa for the second half of the 2020-21 season. The 28-year-old has scored 31 goals in…