Sarah Fuller Makes History As 1st Woman To Play In A Power 5 Football Game
Sarah Fuller became the first woman to play in a Power Five football game after kicking off for Vanderbilt in its game against Missouri on Saturday.
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Saturday Sports: Diego Maradona, A Legendary Soccer Star Passes Away
NPR's Scott Simon talks to ESPN's Howard Bryant about how college and pro football the COVID-19 surge. And, the complicated legacy soccer's Diego Maradona, who passed away this week at the age of 60.
'Gracias Diego': Maradona's Fans Mourn Legendary Player's Death
Thousands of fans lined up from the early hours on Thursday to file past Maradona's wooden casket in the presidential palace. Argentina's beloved soccer star died on Wednesday.
Filmmaker Richard Sanders Remembers Soccer Player Diego Maradona
Legendary soccer player Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60. NPR's David Greene speaks to filmmaker Richard Sanders about Maradona's life.
News Brief: Trump Pardons Flynn, Hospitals See PPE Shortage, Diego Maradona Dies
President Trump has pardoned Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty to lying about a Russian contact. Hospitals are still short on PPE, months into the pandemic. Also, a filmmaker remembers Diego Maradona.
Photos: Remembering Maradona, Latin America's Patron Saint Of The Pitch
Plus: NPR's Latino staffers share their memories of the Argentine soccer legend.
NFL Postpones Steelers-Ravens Thanksgiving Game Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
At least seven Ravens players have tested positive for the coronavirus this week, leading the NFL to postpone Thursday's game to Sunday.
Argentine Soccer Legend Diego Maradona Dies At 60
Maradona rose from the slums of Buenos Aires to lead the Argentine national soccer team to World Cup glory, suffered from substance abuse and then had a second career as a coach.
NCAA College Basketball Begins New Season Amid Pandemic Concerns
The season begins eight months after it abruptly shut down because of the coronavirus. The premiere event — March Madness — was canceled, and it's hoped that won't be repeated for a second year.
NFL's First All-Black Officiating Crew To Work Tonight's 'Monday Night Football' Game
"The opportunity to work with a great group of Black officials and exhibit our proficiency in executing our assignment is something I am really looking forward to," NFL referee Jerome Boger said.