Why Would You Volunteer For Next Year's Super Bowl?
The Super Bowl is one of the great financial bonanzas of modern times. From the players to the networks to the hotels, everybody involved with it makes a killing.
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Pickleball, Anyone? Senior Athletes Play New Games And Old
The National Senior Games taking place in Cleveland have some sports in common with the Summer Olympics, like track and field, basketball and swimming. There's also shuffleboard and horseshoes. And this year, there's a new sport, pickleball — a tennis/pingpong/whiffle ball hybrid — that's growing fast.
Age Hasn't Stopped This Man From Swimming — And Winning
Swimmer Graham Johnston, who's in his 80s now, is competing in the Senior Olympics in Cleveland. He's been swimming all his life, including competing at the 1952 Olympics for his home country of South Africa. Even at his age, he still trains five to six times a week.
The Yankees Want Him Out But Alex Rodriguez Wants To Stay
The New York Yankees and their star slugger Alex Rodriguez are embroiled in a very public dispute over his future. The Yankees want him gone, but Rodriguez says he's ready to play.
Did America's Pastime Originate In England?
New evidence suggests the first recorded game of baseball took place in Surrey in 1749. Guest host Linda Wertheimer has the details.
Cycling Championships begin in High Point
The USA Cycling Professional Criterium National Championships begin in High Point today.
NCAA Should 'Bolster And Reinforce' African-American Players
Commentator Frank Deford says our educational system should care more about encouraging good black students instead of using good black athletes.
MLB Suspends Brewers Star Ryan Braun
Major League Baseball announced Monday it is suspending Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun for the rest of the season for violating doping policy. Robert Siegel talks with NPR's Tom Goldman about the move.
In The Tour De France, Even The Loser Is A Winner
Even coming in last place in the Tour de France has its benefits. The final finisher is known as the lanterne rouge — the "red lantern," like that found on the caboose of a train. This year's "winner" was 36-year-old Canadian Svein Tuft. He ended up in 169th place — but just finishing brings glory and lucrative appearances.