Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon due to an injury
The two-time Wimbledon champion's withdrawal from the men's semifinal means he loses his opportunity to expand his Grand Slam record to 23rd titles.
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Brittney Griner's supporters want you to know what it's like for women in the WNBA
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Nadine Domond, head of women's basketball at Virginia State University, about the work to bring attention to Brittney Griner's case.
Inside the courtroom at Brittney Griner's trial in Russia
WNBA star Brittney Griner plead guilty to drug charges in Russian court Thursday.
Birmingham, Ala., is hosting athletes for the World Games
The 11-day competition — which is held every four years — kicks off with an opening ceremony Thursday night. The events, which include drone racing and tug o' war, are anything but traditional.
As calls grow to free Brittney Griner, Biden says he's spoken with her wife
The White House said President Biden and Vice President Harris spoke with Cherelle Griner on Wednesday, as more of the WNBA star's supporters publicly petition him to do more to secure her release.
Mike Grier becomes the first Black general manager in NHL history
The 47-year-old hockey veteran was just named the general manager of the San Jose Sharks. Grier comes from a line of sports executives, with both his father and brother working in the NFL.
President Biden receives Brittney Griner's letter from prison in Russia
President Biden has read the letter WNBA player Brittney Griner wrote to him from prison in Russia. The basketball star has been detained there since February.
Wimbledon: Men on the U.S. team are having their best start in decades
American men are making their mark on Wimbledon. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Jon Wertheim, senior writer for Sports Illustrated, about a fresh wave of young American talent making strides at Wimbledon.
Saturday sports: USC, UCLA go to Big Ten; Serena Williams returns at Wimbledon
NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the coming changes in college sports conferences, NBA free agency, and Serena Williams' Wimbledon comeback.
WNBA star Brittney Griner begins trial in Moscow over drug charges
Russian prosecutors outlined drug charges against WNBA star Brittney Griner when her trial started in Moscow on Friday. The Biden administration says she's being wrongly detained.