Olympic Athletes Train Through COVID-19 Uncertainty
The delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics and Paralympics are five months away and it's uncertain whether the games will be held. But athletes are trying to keep focused and train.
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OPINION: When Baseball Cards Sell For Millions, They Lose Their Real Value
NPR's Scott Simon offers his thoughts on why the value of baseball cards shouldn't be measured in dollars.
Javelin Thrower Kara Winger Breaks Down Her Pandemic Training Routine
The pandemic has forced many athletes to modify their training. Olympian Kara Winger talks to NPR's Scott Simon about the backyard "muscle deck" she created to hone her javelin throwing.
Saturday Sports: Naomi Osaka Wins Australian Open, Earning Fourth Grand Slam Title
NPR's Scott Simon talks to ESPN's Howard Bryant about the men and women's Australian Open finals and what's next for Serena Williams.
Colorado Town's Outreach Aims To Save Skiers' Lives
Dozens of people have died in avalanches in the U.S. this year. One Colorado town is trying to equip backcountry skiers with safety and decision-making tools to help them stay alive.
Baseball Spring Training Returns To Arizona, But Not Without COVID-19 Worries
Pitchers and catchers soon report to Arizona facilities for baseball spring training, but there are concerns the annual ritual could cause or worsen COVID-19 outbreaks.
Female Olympic Veteran Chosen As Tokyo Games Organizing Chief
Seiko Hashimoto competed as a speed skater in four Winter Games and as a cyclist in three Summer Games. She replaces Yoshiro Mori, who resigned under pressure after complaining women talk too much.
Hockey Game In Canada Attempts Record, Lasts 252 Hours
Players in Alberta skated all day and night — taking turns — to try to break a Guinness World Record for longest hockey game. The winning team prevailed by 121 goals.
Chief Of Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee Resigns Over Sexist Remarks
Yoshiro Mori, the 83-year-old president of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee, bows to pressure following his sexist remarks and resigns.
Australian Open Bans Spectators As State Enters 5-Day Lockdown
Officials in Victoria imposed a snap lockdown after several new cases of the highly contagious U.K. variant of the coronavirus were discovered.