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Jackie MacMullan, Who Paved The Way For Women Sportswriters, Retires After 4 Decades

5:01pm September 02, 2021

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Jackie MacMullan, who's retiring after covering sports since 1982. Careers that span four decades are rare in sports journalism — even more so for women.

On Sunday, Bishop Sycamore High School lost to the second-ranked high school football team in the U.S., IMG Academy of Florida, 58-0.

People Are Wondering If An Ohio School Even Exists, After A Football Blowout On ESPN

4:57pm September 02, 2021

by Jonathan Franklin

Questions continue to be raised about how the game was scheduled and whether the Columbus, Ohio, high school even exists.

Storylines Abound At Tokyo Paralympics

6:19pm September 01, 2021

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Alex Azzi, editor of the NBC blog On Her Turf, about the Paralympics in Tokyo.

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The Story Behind The MLB's First Starting Lineup Of All Black And Latino Players

5:58am September 01, 2021

Fifty years ago on Sept. 1, the Pittsburgh Pirates fielded Major League Baseball's first and only all-Black and Latino starting lineup. Hear what that team meant for fans and for history.

Iceland's soccer federation is in turmoil, after a scandal over sexual assault allegations against players prompted a mass resignation. Here, the country's flag is seen in the stands during an international match.

Iceland's Soccer Federation Board Resigns In Uproar Over Sexual Assault Allegations

7:06pm August 31, 2021

by Bill Chappell

Last week, the federation's chairman said he and other leaders weren't aware of any reports of sexual assaults. The next day, a woman spoke up to say that wasn't true.

New England Patriots Opt For Rookie Quarterback

4:50pm August 31, 2021

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Kyle Hightower, Associated Press reporter in Boston, talk about the New England Patriots cutting quarterback Cam Newton, and starting rookie Mac Jones instead.

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Noah Rubin: The Man 'Behind The Racquet'

4:39pm August 31, 2021

by David Ford

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Naomi Osaka celebrates against Marie Bouzkova during their Women's Singles first round match on Day 1 of the 2021 U.S. Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, N.Y., on Monday.

U.S. Open Kicks Off With Naomi Osaka's Fresh Start

1:51pm August 31, 2021

by Dana Farrington

The stadium is filled with vaccinated fans, even with key players missing. Osaka is back and promising to celebrate her own accomplishments more (and says you should, too).

Hossain Rasouli of Team Afghanistan waves after competing in the Men's Long Jump-T47 Final at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium on Tuesday. He and teammate Zakia Khudadadi managed to get to Tokyo despite the turmoil in their home country.

These Afghan Athletes Finally Made It From Kabul To The Paralympics

12:36pm August 31, 2021

by Rachel Treisman

The two-person team arrived in Tokyo a week late, after the crisis in Afghanistan threatened to bar them from leaving their home country.

David Brown (left) runs the men's 100 meter T11 round 1 on day 3 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on September 10, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is competing in Tokyo with a new partner, Moray Steward.

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How Paralympian David Brown Overcame His Fears To Become The Fastest Blind Runner

5:00am August 29, 2021

by Rachel Treisman

David Brown already has one Paralympic medal under his belt. He and sighted guide Moray Steward hope to sprint their way to another in Tokyo.