Sports
Pro-Softball Players Quit Over General Manager's Politicized Tweet
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with pro-softball player, Kiki Stokes, about her team's decision to disassociate from the ScrapYard Dawgs over the general manager's misrepresentation.
College Athletes Rise Up To Protest Racism
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ramogi Huma, executive director of the National College Players Association, about the recent student athlete protests across the country.
Week In Sports: A Look At How Sports Leagues Are Handling COVID-19
NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Howard Bryant talk the latest in sports this week, including the latest on baseball and football leagues' response to the pandemic and their schedules.
Pro Basketball Is Returning To Florida As The Coronavirus Surges
The NBA says it's ready to restart its season following its shutdown because of the coronavirus. All games will be played in Orlando, Fla., without fans but with a strict set of health protocols.
Indy 500 Will Run In August With Its Massive Grandstands At 50% Capacity
The track normally accommodates hundreds of thousands of spectators. Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles says the race will be held on Aug. 23 with fans on hand.
NASCAR Completes Noose Investigation; Can't Determine How It Got Into Driver's Garage
NASCAR releases picture of the noose found in driver Bubba Wallace's garage at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. The organization also completed its investigation into what happened.
The Legend Of Snacks: Video Of Equipment Manager Draining Long 3-Pointer Wins EPSY
Thomas "Snacks" Lee shot to fame by shooting a basketball. A viral video of the Jackson State men's basketball student manager draining a long 3-pointer in a real NCAA game has won an ESPY Award.
Kentucky Derby Rescheduled For September, Will Take Place With Fans
Churchill Downs, the racing venue, said it worked with health officials to develop a plan that would allow the race to take place amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
Former NASCAR Driver On The Confederate Flag: 'I Had To ... Accept It'
Bill Lester, one of only seven Black drivers to race in NASCAR's top-tier cup series, says he wanted the flag gone when he raced more than a decade ago. "The country was not ready to listen," he says.