Saturday Sports: Ohio State And Alabama To Face Off In National Championship
College football is inching closer to the end of a tumultous year. And 2020 has been a year of firsts for women in major league sports.
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Spurs' Becky Hammon Becomes First Woman To Act As Head Coach Of An NBA Team
"Obviously, it's a big deal. It's a substantial moment," Hammon said after the game. But she added it would have been nice to win.
Why A Field Hockey Champ In India Is Now Harvesting Onions And Herding Goats
Young female athletes benefited from an increase in government support in recent years. The pandemic has put an end to that.
Hammon Is 1st Woman To Lead An NBA Team During Regular Season Game
The San Antonio Spurs head coach was ejected for a violation, and his assistant Becky Hammon took over. The Spurs lost to the Lakers, but she acknowledged that her stint was still "a big deal."
There's More To Being An Elite Athlete Than Discipline And Practice
According to a new book, there are many invisible factors that help lead an athlete to become a champion. These include: having older siblings and growing up in a mid-sized town.
How MLB's Decision To Eliminate Dozens Of Minor League Teams Is Affecting Communities
Major League Baseball's decision to eliminate 40 minor league teams is angering residents. In cities big and small, these teams are as much a cultural identity as an inexpensive and fun family outing.
How Pandemic Has Affected Tampa Bay's Sports Resurgence
Florida's Tampa Bay has long been known for its delightful weather and beaches but not for sports. And now that's changing — thanks to some high-profile championships and temporary team relocations.
Saturday Sports: What To Expect To Stick Around In 2021
Protests for racial justice and the pandemic changed the face of sports in 2020. Many changes will survive into 2021.
Some See Desert As Next Surfing Hotspot
Surfing is a hallmark of Southern California's famous beaches. But soon, people who live in the desert east of Los Angeles will be able to take to the waves themselves without driving to the shore.
Detroit Pistons Owner Urged To Sell Team Over His Investment In Prison Telecom Firm
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Bianca Tylek of Worth Rises about the nonprofit's call to urge Tom Gores to sell the Detroit Pistons due to his investment in a prison telecom business.