National Sports

Scoreboard roundup -- 2/4/25

February 4, 2025 11:27 pm

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday's sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Mavericks 116, 76ers 118
Celtics 112, Cavaliers 105
Rockets 97, Nets 99
Knicks 121, Raptors 115
Heat 124, Bulls 133
Lakers 122, Clippers 97
Pacers 89, Trail Blazers 112

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Wild 0, Bruins 3
Blue Jackets 2, Sabres 3
Senators 3, Lightning 4
Devils 3, Penguins 2
Panthers 3, Capitals 6
Golden Knights 1, Islanders 2
Oilers 3, Blues 2
Hurricanes 0, Jets 3
Maple Leafs 6, Flames 3
Flyers 2, Utah Hockey Club 3
Avalanche 0, Canucks 3
Red Wings 5, Kraken 4
Stars 1, Ducks 2
Canadians 4, Sharks 3

Tiger Woods announces death of mother Kultida Woods in heartfelt post

February 4, 2025 7:15 am

(NEW YORK) -- Tiger Woods is mourning the death of his mother, Kultida Woods, and remembering her as "a force of nature all her own."

The pro golfer took to social media on Tuesday to announce she had died earlier in the day and shared a heartfelt tribute in her honor.

"It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning," he began.

"My Mom was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable. She was quick with the needle and a laugh."

"She was my biggest fan, greatest supporter, without her none of my personal achievements would have been possible," he continued. "She was loved by so many, but especially by her two grandchildren, Sam and Charlie. Thank you all for your support, prayers and privacy at this difficult time for me and my family. Love you Mom."

Kultida Woods was present when her son -- her only child with husband Earl Woods, who died in 2006 -- was inducted to the World Golf Hall of Fame in March 2022 alongside her grandchildren.

Tiger Woods shares his two children, daughter Sam Woods and son Charlie Woods, with his ex-wife Elin Nordegren.

Scoreboard roundup -- 2/3/25

February 3, 2025 11:51 pm

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday's sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Wizards 124, Hornets 114
Hawks 132, Pistons 130
Rockets 118, Knicks 124
Kings 116, Timberwolves 114
Bucks 96, Thunder 125
Spurs 109, Grizzlies 128
Pelicans 113, Nuggets 125
Pacers 112, Jazz 111
Magic 99, Warriors 104
Suns 119, Trail Blazers 121

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Senators 5, Predators 2

Scoreboard roundup -- 2/2/25

February 2, 2025 11:00 pm

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Sunday's sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Bulls 119, Pistons 127
Mavericks 101, Cavaliers 144
Clippers 108, Raptors 115
Celtics 118, 76ers 110
Grizzlies 132, Bucks 119

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Devils 3, Sabres 4
Flyers 0, Avalanche 2
Canadiens 2, Ducks 3
Islanders 3, Panthers 6
Golden Knights 2, Rangers 4
Blue Jackets 3, Stars 5
Blues 2, Utah Hockey Club 1
Red Wings 3, Canucks 2
Flames 3, Kraken 2

Scoreboard roundup -- 1/30/25

January 31, 2025 12:50 am

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday's sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Lakers 134, Wizards 96
Hawks 115, Cavaliers 137
Timberwolves 138, Jazz 113
Rockets 119, Grizzlies 120
Magic 90, Trail Blazers 119

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Jets 6, Bruins 2
Wild 4, Canadiens 0
Capitals 4, Senators 5
Kings 0, Lightning 3
Blackhawks 2, Hurricanes 3
Islanders 3, Flyers 0
Ducks 1, Flames 4
Red Wings 3, Oilers 2
Blue Jackets 2, Golden Knights 1
Sharks 2, Kraken 6

Scoreboard roundup -- 1/29/25

January 30, 2025 12:43 am

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday's sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Nets 104, Hornets 83
Pistons 119, Pacers 133
Raptors 106, Wizards 82
Bulls 100, Celtics 122
Cavaliers 126, Heat 106
Nuggets 112, Knicks 122
Kings 104, 76ers 117
Mavericks 137, Pelicans 136
Clippers 128, Spurs 116
Timberwolves 121, Suns 113
Thunder 109, Warriors 116

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Wilds, 3, Maple Leafs 1
Kings 0, Panthers 3
Flyers 0, Devils 5
Canucks 3, Predators 1
Penguins 3, Utah Hockey Club 2

Scoreboard roundup -- 1/28/25

January 28, 2025 11:39 pm

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday's sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Lakers 104, 76ers 118
Rockets 100, Hawks 96
Jazz 103, Warriors 114
Bucks 112, Trail Blazers 125

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Bruins 2, Sabres 7
Jets 4, Canadiens 1
Blackhawks 4, Lightning 1
Hurricanes 4, Rangers 0
Avalanche 2, Islanders 5
Capitals 3, Flames 1
Stars 4, Golden Knights 3
Ducks 6, Kraken 4

Scoreboard roundup -- 1/27/25

January 27, 2025 11:38 pm

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday's sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Lakers 112, Hornets 107
Pistons 91, Cavaliers 110
Rockets 114, Celtics 112
Kings 110, Nets 96
Magic 119, Heat 125
Grizzlies 106, Knicks 143
Pelicans 104, Raptors 113
Nuggets 121, Bulls 129
Hawks 92, Timberwolves 100
Wizards 108, Mavericks 130
Bucks 125, Jazz 110
Clippers 109, Suns 111

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Kings 2, Red Wings 5
Devils 2, Flyers 4
Canucks 5, Blues 2
Kraken 2, Oilers 4
Penguins 1, Sharks 2

Eagles' Saquon Barkley shares pregame handshakes with kids: Meet his family

January 27, 2025 6:39 am

(PHILADELPHIA) -- Philadelphia Eagles' Saquon Barkley and his family are in the spotlight after the star running back shared pregame handshakes with his young children ahead of the NFC championship game between the Eagles and the Washington Commanders Sunday.

Barkley and his daughter Jada and son Saquon Jr. were caught on camera exchanging handshakes and kisses before the Eagles flew to a 55-23 win at Lincoln Financial Field, punching their ticket to Super Bowl LIX.

After the Eagles soared to victory, the Barkley family was all smiles and posed for photos together with the George S. Halas Trophy. The Eagles will head to the Super Bowl for the second time in three years and take on the Chiefs in New Orleans on Feb. 9.

"If I could wrap my arms around this memory, I would…" Barkley's longtime girlfriend Anna Congdon wrote in a caption after sharing photos from the postgame celebration.

Barkley's handshakes with his kids have turned into a pregame ritual. The Eagles posted a video of the 27-year-old sharing handshakes with his family in a December 2024 clip on YouTube as well.

Get to know Barkley's family below.

Anna Congdon

Congdon and Barkley have been a couple since they were students at The Pennsylvania State University. Congdon occasionally shares photos of her longtime partner and their kids on her Instagram. The couple also attended the 12th annual NFL Honors awards ceremony together in 2023 and again in 2024, along with their daughter Jada.

Jada

The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Jada in April 2018. Barkley revealed he picked Jada's name from a list Congdon created of potential baby names in a 2019 NFL film.

"First and foremost, I'm just honored and blessed that I have a daughter in Jada and [to] be able to enter fatherhood and [I] always gotta try to set the standard for her because her image of a man is gonna be off of me," Barkley said at the time.

Saquon Jr.

Barkley and Congdom also welcomed a son, Saquon Jr., in 2022. After his birth, Barkley called him a "beautiful baby."

"He lights up the room. Amazing smile. Jada is being an amazing big sister. Anna, obviously, an amazing mom. We've got a beautiful little family," he said at the time.

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes celebrate Kansas City Chiefs advancing to Super Bowl LIX

January 27, 2025 6:19 am

(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) -- Brittany Mahomes celebrated with her husband Patrick Mahomes after the Kansas City Chiefs secured their third consecutive trip to the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Following the Chiefs' AFC Championship win against the Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium -- a tight game with a closing score of 32-29 -- the couple was seen embracing on the field and sharing a kiss to mark the special moment.

The pair were also showered with confetti in a video shared by the NFL's official Instagram account.

Brittany Mahomes wasn't the only loved one cheering on the team during the pivotal game: She was also spotted on the field alongside pop star Taylor Swift and Donna Kelce, tight end Travis Kelce's girlfriend and mother, respectively.

The former soccer player took to her Instagram story after the Chiefs' win Sunday night with a message for her husband's biggest critics.

"Thank you all for your concerns with 15 this season," she wrote, referencing the quarterback's jersey number. "See y'all in New Orleans 😎."

Patrick Mahomes echoed that sentiment in his own Instagram post Sunday, following the game. "See y'all in New Orleans! ⏰," he wrote in the caption of the post, alongside several images from the game and the team's celebration afterward.

The Chiefs could become the first NFL team to win three back-to-back Super Bowls if they win Super Bowl LIX. Mahomes has won three Super Bowl championships out of five trips to the big game with the Chiefs.

The celebration marked two weeks since the Mahomes welcomed their third child together, a daughter named Golden Raye, on Jan. 12.

Eagles rookie Will Shipley calls 1st NFL touchdown 'a dream come true' ahead of 1st Super Bowl

January 27, 2025 6:13 am

(PHILADELPHIA) -- Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Will Shipley shined on Championship Sunday, forcing an impressive fumble for the birds on a kickoff, followed by his first career touchdown in the final scoring drive of the team's decisive victory over the Washington Commanders to secure the team's spot in Super Bowl LIX.

The 22-year-old from North Carolina joined "Good Morning America" live on Monday after the Eagles' victory and said "it's crazy" knowing he's Super Bowl bound.

"So many emotions come with it. It's been a dream of mine since I knew what football was," he said. "So to actually be here and to be going down to New Orleans here in a couple weeks and have an opportunity to do so is just unbelievable."

The Clemson star was the Eagles' 127th overall pick in Round 4 of the 2024 NFL Draft and has since recorded 82 rushing yards, 30 rushing attempts, 4 receptions on 35 yards with one force fumble and a touchdown in 16 games.

"It was an awesome opportunity. We take a lot of pride in special teams -- I was just trying to get a hat on him, get a shoulder pad on him, and just try to get him down or slow him down any way," Shipley said of the moment before he forced Commanders kick returner Jeremy McNichols to fumble the ball on the return that set up the Eagles on the 25-yard line with 1 minute and 36 seconds to go in the first half.

"It ended up working out where the shoulder pad went right on the football and it came loose. I felt it hit my leg so I was looking down trying to grab it and get it, but it got kicked backwards to Kenny Gainwell," Shipley said, referring to his teammate, who he said "was able to pick it up and we were able to score again before halftime and then get the ball after half."

Shipley added, "I think it kind of gave us that momentum back and gave us the ability to carry it into the second half."

With a commanding lead in the fourth quarter, Shipley had the final scoring play of the night under the lights at Lincoln Financial Field, finalizing the NFC Championship win and notching his first-ever NFL touchdown.

"It's just a dream come true, you know? And to do it in the NFC championship with my teammates and guys that I love... Saquon [Barkley], that's someone I look up to and someone that has taken me under his wing since I got drafted to this organization. I just couldn't be more thankful, couldn't be more blessed, and just to be able to share that with my teammates, my coaches, my friends and family who were able to come watch the game, is a special moment, one that I'll remember for the rest of my life."

Scoreboard roundup -- 1/26/25

January 27, 2025 12:14 am

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Sunday's sports events:

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Commanders 23, Eagles 55
Bills 29, Chiefs 32

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Thunder 118, Trail Blazers 108

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Avalanche 5, Rangers 4
Utah Hockey Club 1, Senators 3
Flames 2, Jets 5
Wild 4, Blackhawks 2
Panthers 1, Golden Knights 4

Scoreboard roundup -- 1/23/25

January 24, 2025 12:34 am

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday's sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Spurs 140, Pacers 110
Trail Blazers 101, Magic 79
Raptors 122, Hawks 119
Mavericks 121, Thunder 115
Heat 96, Bucks 125
Kings 123, Nuggets 132
Bulls 106, Warriors 131
Celtics 96, Lakers 117
Wizards 93, Clippers 110

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Senators 0, Bruins 2
Canadiens 2, Red Wings 4
Flyers 1, Rangers 6
Blue Jackets 4, Hurricanes 7
Golden Knights 4, Blues 2
Utah Hockey Club 4, Wild 0
Sabres 2, Flames 5
Canucks 2, Oilers 6
Penguins 1, Ducks 5
Capitals 3, Kraken 0
Predators 6, Sharks 5

Buffalo Bills fans unite to raise money for charity supported by Baltimore Ravens player

January 23, 2025 7:27 am

(NEW YORK) -- Buffalo Bills fans are coming together to show their support for a Baltimore Ravens player following Sunday's divisional matchup between the two teams.

During Sunday's playoff game, Ravens tight end Mark Andrews fumbled a pass that ultimately gave the Bills the opportunity to clinch their 27-25 win. Andrews' fumble sparked vitriol online and even threats.

Amid the outrage, a Bills fan started a GoFundMe to raise money for Breakthrough T1D, a diabetes-focused nonprofit organization that Andrews, who has Type 1 diabetes, has long supported.

Initially, the Bills fan set a $5,000 fundraising goal but as of publication, nearly 3,000 people have donated over $90,000 and counting in just three days.

The Ravens shared the fundraiser in a post on X and added, "Shout out to Bills Mafia for showing support to our guy Mark Andrews and donating to the @BreakthroughT1D organization, which works towards curing and improving the lives of those dealing with Type 1 diabetes. 💜."

Breakthrough T1D also thanked Bills fans and said the money raised will go towards Type 1 diabetes research and advocacy for people living with the incurable condition.

"Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) greatly appreciates the generosity of the Buffalo Bills community and the many fans who were compelled to donate after Sunday's game," the nonprofit said in a statement. "These donations will support research and advocacy on behalf of the 1.6 million Americans who, like Mark Andrews, live with type 1 diabetes."

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people with Type 1 diabetes don't produce insulin or don't produce enough insulin, a protein-derived hormone that helps blood sugar get absorbed in the body. Type 1 diabetes is less common than Type 2 diabetes and the CDC estimates only about 5-10% of those with diabetes have the Type 1 version.
Andrews has not commented publicly since Sunday's game on the outcome or Bills fans' fundraising.

The Bills will face off next against the Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday's AFC championship game, which will be held at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Scoreboard roundup -- 1/22/25

January 22, 2025 11:34 pm

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday's sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Pistons 114, Hawks 104
Suns 108, Nets 84
Timberwolves 115, Mavericks 114
Cavaliers 108, Rockets 109
Hornets 120, Grizzlies 132
Jazz 114, Thunder 123
Warriors 117, Kings 123
Celtics 117, Clippers 113
Bucks, Pelicans (POSTPONED)

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Bruins 1, Devils 5
Blue Jackets 5, Maple Leafs 1
Jets 3, Avalanche 2
Panthers 1, Kings 2

Scoreboard roundup -- 1/21/25

January 21, 2025 11:27 pm

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday's sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Knicks 99, Nets 95
Trail Blazers 116, Heat 107
Magic 93, Raptors 109
76ers 109, Nuggets 144
Wizards 88, Lakers 111

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Lightning 2, Canadiens 3
Senators 0, Rangers 5
Red Wings 1, Flyers 2
Sharks 5, Predators 7
Hurricanes 2, Stars 1
Capitals 3, Oilers 2
Sabres 3, Canucks 2
Panthers 5, Ducks 2

Scoreboard roundup -- 1/20/25

January 21, 2025 12:20 am

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday's sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Mavericks 105, Hornets 110
Pistons 107, Rockets 96
Timberwolves 106, Grizzlies 108
Hawks 110, Knicks 119
Suns 92, Cavaliers 118
Celtics 125, Warriors 85
Jazz 119, Pelicans 123
Bulls 112, Clippers 99

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Sharks 3, Bruins 6
Wild 3, Avalanche 1
Sabres 4, Kraken 6
Blues 5, Golden Knights 4
Lightning 3, Maple Leafs 5
Blue Jackets 1, Islanders 3
Hurricanes 4, Blackhawks 3
Jets 2, Utah Hockey Club 5
Penguins 5, Kings 1

Scoreboard roundup -- 1/19/25

January 20, 2025 12:20 am

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Sunday's sports events:

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Rams 22, Eagles 28
Ravens 25, Bills 27

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Spurs 107, Heat 128
Nuggets 113, Magic 100
76ers 109, Bucks 123
Nets 101, Thunder 127
Lakers 102, Clippers 116
Bulls 102, Trail Blazers 113
Wizards 100, Kings 123

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Senators 2, Devils 1
Rangers 4, Canadiens 5
Red Wings 1, Stars 4

Scoreboard roundup -- 1/16/25

January 17, 2025 1:57 am

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday's sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Pacers 111, Pistons 100
Suns 130, Wizards 123
Cavaliers 114, Thunder 134
Clippers 118, Trail Blazers 89
Rockets 127, Kings 132

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Devils 3, Maple Leafs 4
Capitals 1, Senators 0
Ducks 3, Lightning 4
Red Wings 5, Panthers 2
Sharks 1, Blue Jackets 4
Flyers 5, Islanders 3
Flames 1, Blues 4
Blackhawks 2, Predators 3
Canadiens 3, Stars 1
Kraken 1, Jets 2
Rangers 5, Utah Hockey Club 3
Oilers 4, Avalanche 3
Kings 5, Canucks 1

3 Stanley Cup championship rings stolen from home of Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin

January 16, 2025 12:10 am

(NEW YORK) -- Three Stanley Cup championship rings have been stolen from the home of Pittsburgh Penguins star forward Evgeni Malkin during yet another burglary in a series of thefts from high-profile professional athletes, authorities said.

The missing rings were reported at 8:30 p.m. last Saturday, according to a statement from the Allegheny County Police Department on Wednesday.

“At 8:30 pm on January 11, Sewickley Heights Police requested the assistance of the Allegheny County Police Department’s General Investigations Unit for a residential burglary on Blackburn Road,” authorities said. “It was later determined the home belonged to Pittsburgh Penguins player Evgeni Malkin, who returned home from a game to find his home was burglarized.”

Detectives immediately began an investigation and discovered that Malkin’s three Stanley Cup championship rings were taken from the residence, police said.

“County Police are in contact with impacted law enforcement agencies, and at this time, detectives have not received any information indicating this incident is tied to any of the reported organizations targeting professional athletes across the country,” authorities said.

In December, the FBI issued a formal warning to sports leagues about organized theft groups targeting professional athletes following a rash of burglaries -- beginning in September -- at the homes of professional athletes while they were playing games or traveling.

“These homes are targeted for burglary due to the perception they may have high-end goods like designer handbags, jewelry, watches, and cash,” the FBI said in a Liaison Information Report obtained by ABC News.

The report stated that "organized theft groups allegedly burglarized the homes of at least nine professional athletes" between September and November 2024.

“While many burglaries occur while homes are unoccupied, some burglaries occur while residents are home. In these instances, individuals are encouraged to seek law enforcement help and avoid engaging with criminals, as they may be armed or use violence if confronted,” the report further stated.

Burglars have recently targeted the homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, along with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić. In addition, the homes of NBA guard Mike Conley Jr. and Bobby Portis have been burglarized. The FBI report does not specifically note or refer to any of these incidents.

“County Police are in contact with impacted law enforcement agencies, and at this time, detectives have not received any information indicating this incident is tied to any of the reported organizations targeting professional athletes across the country,” said the Allegheny County Police Department in reference to Malkin’s case.

The 38-year-old Pittsburgh Penguins star is currently playing in his 18th NHL season and has scored 506 goals to date placing him 45th all-time in league history.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Allegheny County Police Department and police said the investigation remains active and open.

ABC News' Aaron Katersky and Josh Margolin contributed to this report.