Analysis: At The University Of Missouri, An Unlearned Free Speech Lesson
When student protesters confronted journalists, some faculty members seemed to forget about the First Amendment, NPR's David Folkenflik says.
Opinion
Bill Belichick: Love Him, Hate Him, But Don't Deny He's An Original
The time has come to recognize that Bill Belichick is the best pro-sports coach of this century, says commentator Frank Deford.
States Should Get Into The Sports Gambling Game
Commentator Frank Deford takes a close look at fantasy sports and concludes the profits to be made there are very real.
In A Tight Spot, Abducted Family Struggled For Freedom — And Hope
Trapped in a car trunk by kidnappers, Janette Fennell and her husband fought to get free — and save their baby, who'd been in the car, too. Now, years later, Fennell tells the story to her grown son.
The 'Good Sports' In College Athletics
Commentator Frank Deford says big universities often see athletics as primarily spectator entertainment. Smaller schools, he says, do better in making it a participant activity for students.
People On The Move Drive Anxiety, Hope — And, Always, Change
Migration — whether from one country to another, or one political party to another — transforms culture and society, writes Michel Martin. The question is how the change happens, not whether it does.
Opinion: Finding A Good Financial Adviser Without Paying Too Much
Finding a good financial adviser can be tricky. Their investing strategy, fees and how they charge them come into play. Wharton economics professor Kent Smetters offers tips on selecting an adviser.
Baseball's Arms Race: The Price Of All Those Fast Pitches
Too many pitchers are throwing too hard for the human body to bear, commentator Frank Deford says. What makes these injuries unique is that the players are doing it to themselves.
Football, Notre Dame And Winning 'For The Gipper'
Commentator Frank Deford marks the 75th anniversary of the college football movie Knute Rockne, All-American, which included a famous phrase, uttered by the movie's star, Ronald Reagan.
Why Women's Sports Get So Little Attention
As the WNBA finals approach, NPR commentator Frank Deford explains why — Serena Williams aside — women's professional sports are not as popular as men's.