A 92-Year-Old Ran Her 16th Marathon And Broke A Record
When Harriette Thompson signed up for her first marathon, she planned to walk. But when everyone else started running, she figured she might as well run, too.
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'The Onion' Strikes Again: Indicted Ex-FIFA Exec Quotes Satirical Article
Jack Warner's defense was presumably unintentional. He is one of 14 FIFA executives indicted by the U.S. last week on corruption charges.
Sonoma Stompers Give Baseball Writers A Chance To Run The Team
Writers/podcasters Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller will make real-life player moves. Lindbergh tells David Greene that they're used to making those moves — but in their fantasy leagues.
Winston-Salem Pro Cycling Championships Bring More Interest In Sport
Cyclists converged in Winston-Salem during this weekend's Cycling Classic. This comes on the heels of some good news for local fans: Professional cyclists will be competing for more championships here for the next two years.
What Does The Soccer World Think Of 5-Time FIFA President Sepp Blatter?
FIFA is embroiled in a massive corruption scandal that has fans, players, and managers wound up. NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with retired footballer and former USA national team member Alexi Lalas.
NBA Player's 2-Year-Old Daughter Steals The Show
The NBA finals start this week, and the Golden State Warriors are back after a long absence. That's thanks in part to Steph Curry. He has started to bring his daughter to post-game news conferences.
FIFA Official Points To Conspiracy Theory For His Arrest
Jack Warner says America wants a World Cup so badly it created a criminal probe. His proof? A satirical article in The Onion. The headline: FIFA Frantically Announces 2015 Summer World Cup in the U.S.
Beyond Soccer, Some Suspect Qatar's Investments Are Quid Pro Quo
Qatar has had a wide monetary influence on not just FIFA but also on many others. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks with Tom Hamburger of The Washington Post about Qatar's many beneficiaries.
Trying To Organize A Marathon, An Arab-Israeli Woman Runs Into Opposition
Conservatives in Tira pushed back hard at the idea of women and men running together in a public race. Someone went so far as to shoot at race organizer Haneen Radi's car. For now, the run is off.
Soccer Indictments Outline Schemes Involving Sports Marketing Firms
Most of the charges relate to bribes paid by sports marketing executives to secure lucrative marketing and media rights. One of the companies named has its North American headquarters in Miami.