An oral history of the Nike Cortez, 50 years after its release
Or, how the Nike Cortez — named after a conquistador — became a staple of Chicano streetwear.
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Valieva takes No. 1 slot in a figure skating event that's clouded by doping saga
With Kamila Valieva seizing the top spot, 25 skaters advance to the next segment. Normally, only the top 24 move on from the short program. But these Games aren't normal.
Novak Djokovic says he will skip tournaments rather than get the COVID vaccine
The Serbian tennis star says he understands he may miss the French Open and Wimbledon as a result. He adds that his decision is personal and he shouldn't be lumped in with anti-vaccination activists.
Sha'Carri Richardson sees a double standard in allowing Kamila Valieva to compete
"The only difference I see is I'm a black young lady," U.S. sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson said, after the Russian figure skater is allowed to compete at the Olympics despite a failed drug test.
The City of Angeles is honoring the Super Bowl champion Rams
The city will change the iconic Hollywood sign on Mount Lee. The temporary reconstruction started Monday, and when the makeover is complete, the sign will read: Rams House.
As international participation grows, pickleball could end up in the Olympics
More than a half century after the addictive sport of pickleball was created in an American backyard, it's been exploding in popularity — thanks to its affordability and cross-generational appeal.
U.S. women will face Canada in the Olympic hockey gold medal match
The U.S. women's ice hockey team defeated Finland 4-1 on Monday. The U.S. team will go up against its longtime rival, Canada, in the gold medal game later this week.
Olympics: Women's single figure skating begins with drama
In women's individual figure skating, the gold medal favorite — Russia's Kamila Valieva — has been cleared to keep competing despite testing positive for a banned substance before the Olympics.
Los Angeles celebrates its Super Bowl victory
Football fans in LA are still celebrating the Rams' Super Bowl win. The party didn't just take place inside the stadium. It carried on for miles around.
What it means for sports fans' mental health when their team loses
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Greg Miller, a licensed professional counselor with Thriveworks in New Jersey, about the real emotional toll that can come from sports fandom.