A former Los Angeles Angels employee gets 22 years in Tyler Skaggs' overdose death
Eric Kay was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for providing Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs the drugs that led to his overdose death in 2019.
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Canada's national sport is embroiled in scandal. Hockey Canada's leadership resigns
For months the sport's national governing body, Hockey Canada, has been caught up in a growing scandal over its failure to address allegations of sexual assault.
NFL and its players union announce a change to the league's concussion policy
Over the weekend, the NFL and its players union announced a change to the league's concussion policy after a high-profile incident involving a star Miami Dolphins quarterback.
Roger Bennet on his book 'Gods of Soccer' and how he chose the 100 greatest players
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Roger Bennett, co-author of Gods of Soccer: The Pantheon of the 100 Greatest Soccer Players.
Outcry over injuries to Miami Dolphins quarterback leads to new concussion protocols
NPR's A Martinez talks to Dave Zirin, sports editor at The Nation and producer of the documentary Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL, about the league's new concussion protocols.
The NHL season starts today. Here are 4 storylines to follow as hockey begins
The Colorado Avalanche are looking to become hockey's third back-to-back champion in just eight years, while the Toronto Maple Leafs will try once again to break their five-decade Stanley Cup drought.
Panthers fire Matt Rhule after 1-4 start; Wilks takes over
The Carolina Panthers fired coach Matt Rhule on Monday, ending the former Baylor coach’s tenure five games into his third losing season.
Emily Sisson sets a record for American women at the Chicago Marathon
Benson Kipruto of Kenya was first in the men's division while Ruth Chepngetich, also of Kenya, led the women's division. Sisson finished second.
The NFL and players union agreed to an updated concussion protocol
The announcement from the NFL and NFL Players Association follows a joint investigation into the league's procedures after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered an injury last month.
This trumpet-fueled walk-on song is professional baseball's latest craze
"Narco," a dance hit by Australian musician Timmy Trumpet and the Dutch DJ duo Blasterjaxx, is the walk-on music for star relief pitcher Edwin Díaz.