Legendary NY Mets Pitcher Tom Seaver Dies At 75
Seaver became a household name after helping carry the Mets to their "improbable" 1969 World Series Championship.
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U.S. Open Action Is Underway Without Crowds And Some Star Players
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated about the U.S. Open and the changes to this year's tennis tournament because of the coronavirus pandemic.
With Fans Forbidden Due To COVID-19, A Noticeably Quiet U.S. Open Kicks Off In Queens
Tennis players are navigating the eerie stillness of a Grand Slam event known for its lively crowds. Last year's U.S. Open set an attendance record, drawing more than 737,800 fans over two weeks.
Kentucky's Rupp Arena: A College Basketball Mecca With A Complicated Racial Past
Rupp Arena is named after the University of Kentucky's famed basketball coach Adoph Rupp. There are calls to remove his name because during his famed 42-year career, he only had one black player.
Legendary Georgetown Basketball Coach John Thompson Jr. Dies At 78
College basketball coach John Thompson Jr. died at age 78. During his years at Georgetown, he became the first Black coach to win an NCAA championship and took vocal stands on racial issues.
John Thompson Jr., Legendary Georgetown Basketball Coach, Dies At 78
The Hall of Famer led the Georgetown men's team to 24 consecutive postseason appearances. He was the first Black coach to win a national men's college basketball title.
Atlanta Hawks Head Coach Addresses NBA Strikes For Racial Justice
NPR's Debbie Elliott asks Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce how the NBA will address the calls for racial justice happening across the country.
Opinion: The Greatest Athletes Know That The Children Are Watching
As sports teams make visible their support for Black Lives Matter, NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the tradition of athletes speaking out on behalf of civil rights and social justice.
Week In Sports: Players Strike In Solidarity With Protests For Racial Justice
We look at a remarkable week in sports, where pro-athletes in NBA and MLB stood up to owners and managers and delayed games in solidarity with those who are protesting racism and police violence.
NBA Agrees To Use Arenas As Polling Places In Deal To Resume Playoffs
The NBA and its players union announce a plan to convert arenas into polling places to give communities vulnerable to COVID-19 a safe option for in-person voting.