Carlos Alcaraz' Wimbledon win and a new era of tennis
The match between the young Alcaraz and the seasoned Novak Djokovic symbolizes what many say is a changing of the guard.
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The WNBA's All-Star Game MVP trophy has gotten a major upgrade
Last year, Kelsey Plum got what looked like a middle school participation trophy, and the WNBA was shamed for it. It worked. This year's MVP, Jewell Loyd, got a huge trophy worthy of her performance.
Fans in Florida welcome global soccer star Lionel Messi to Inter Miami
Global soccer star Lionel Messi is receiving a hero's welcome in Florida. He's joining Major League Soccer's Inter Miami in a move that's bringing new attention and fans to the pro sport in the U.S.
Tour de France teams ask fans to behave better after a mass pileup in latest stage
The latest accident occurred after 32 miles on Sunday when a spectator on the side of the road inadvertently touched American rider Sepp Kuss and sent him to the ground.
Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon, his second major trophy
It's the first championship at Wimbledon second Grand Slam trophy overall for Carlos Alcaraz. The No. 1-ranked Alcaraz prevented Djokovic from what would have been a record-tying eighth title.
Lionel Messi makes it official and signs with Inter Miami
Lionel Messi has finalized his deal to join Major League Soccer. Inter Miami has landed a global icon.
An otter in Santa Cruz is hassling surfers — and stealing their boards
The 5-year-old female southern sea otter was first seen hijacking surfboards in Santa Cruz last September. Officials successfully drove the otter away from the area, but she has since returned.
Marketa Vondrousova, ranked 42nd in the world, wins Wimbledon
Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic became the lowest-ranked and first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon, defeating 2022 runner-up Ons Jabeur of Tunisia.
Saturday Sports: Wimbledon finals; Northwestern University scandal; FIFA women's world cup
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Michele Steele of ESPN about the Wimbledon finals, a series of scandals at Northwestern University and the FIFA women's world cup.
Buying losing sports teams is still great for business — thanks to the tax breaks
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ProPublica investigative reporter Robert Faturechi about the tax write-offs investors receive when they buy sports teams.