As The NBA's Free Agency Period Begins, LeBron James Has All The Power
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to sportswriter Bob Ryan about the start of NBA free agency Wednesday, and the man with the most power in the NBA — LeBron James.
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All-Star Games Are Worthless If The Players Are Not All-Stars
Major League Baseball's All-Star Game may be less starry than usual this year because of Kansas City fans' campaign to get as many Royals players as possible into the game.
The 2 Goals That Gave The U.S. The Win Over Germany
There were a number of hero narratives around Tuesday night's takedown, which gives the U.S. a place in the Women's World Cup final in Vancouver on Sunday.
Transgender Swimmer Given Choice Of Harvard's Men's, Women's Teams
First accepted by the women's swim team, Schuyler Bailar decided to join the men's team this coming fall. He is believed to be the first openly transgender NCAA swimmer.
U.S. Topples Top-Ranked Germany 2-0 To Reach World Cup Final
In a battle between a fantastic attack and a fantastic defense, the latter prevailed, as two penalty kicks — one made, one whiffed — and a late insurance goal gave the U.S. the win.
U.S. Reaches World Cup Final After Beating Germany 2-0
The U.S. team beat top-ranked Germany, 2-0, in a semifinal match Tuesday to advance to the Women's World Cup final. Renee Montagne talks to Grant Wahl, senior writer for Sports Illustrated.
With Seconds To Spare, 70-Year-Old Woman Finishes 100-Mile Endurance Race
Runners have a 30-hour cutoff in which to finish the Western States Endurance Run. Rob Krar won the race in 14:48:59, but the loudest cheers were reserved for Gunhild Swanson who clocked 29:59:54.
ESPN Report Finds Pete Rose Bet On Baseball As A Player
ESPN reported Monday new documents show Pete Rose bet on baseball as a manager and player. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to T.J. Quinn of ESPN's Outside the Lines about the findings.
ESPN Brings Betting Talk To The Mainstream
ESPN wants to cater to its entire audience — casual and hard-core fans, fantasy players and people who've got a wager on the game. Now it's more open about a topic leagues and networks have avoided.
Greensboro Officials To Meet With Hornets Representatives
Greensboro city council members will meet with a Charlotte Hornets search committee Tuesday at the Greensboro Coliseum.