A 'Show Boat' With An Asian-American Cast Hits The Rocks
Racial tensions between blacks and whites are at the heart of the "Ol' Man River" musical. Asian-American actors say it doesn't make sense to get onboard.
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NBA's First Black Player Paved Way For Others In League
Earl Lloyd, the NBA's first black player, has died. He was 86. He first played for the Washington Capitals and helped the Syracuse Nationals win the title in 1955.
'The Black Summit' Draws African-American Skiers And Boarders To Aspen
Participants in winter sports are predominantly white, but the National Brotherhood of Skiers has been trying to change that for 42 years. More than 50 regional clubs came to this year's gathering.
The Week In Sports: Spring Training, Cleveland Cavaliers
It's still winter, but baseball spring training has already begun. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN.com from Arizona, where teams are busy practicing before the season kicks off.
5 Quotes From Earl Lloyd, The First Black Player In The NBA
Earl Lloyd, who died Thursday, once recalled telling a young man who thanked him for blazing a trail, "Man, you owe me absolutely nothing."
As First Black American NHL Player, Enforcer Was Defenseless Against Racism
Val James became the first American-born black player in the NHL in 1982. He faced vicious racism, including fans throwing bananas on the ice. After 30 years in silence, he is talking about it now.
Afghans Make History, Winning Thriller Against Scotland In Cricket's World Cup
The win in Dunedin, New Zealand, is a first for Afghanistan at the World Cup. The victory spurred Afghans to celebrate on the streets of Kabul.
Inglewood Approves Plan For NFL Stadium, In Deal Involving Rams Owner
The unanimous vote Tuesday night came after "a consultant compared stadium noise in surrounding neighborhoods to that of bird calls," KPCC reports.
'Cold Actually Feels Good' At The U.S. Winter Swimming Championship
Last weekend, more than 40 swimmers from around the country competed in the inaugural U.S. Winter Swimming Championship in northern Vermont. They swam in a two-lane pool cut into an icy lake.
An Uneventful Week In Sports Could Still Go Down In History
NASCAR is suspending a driver accused of domestic violence, and the NFL is considering allowing two teams to share a stadium? Sports commentator Frank Deford is pleased.