NPR's Renee Montagne talks to ESPN's Michele Steele about Kobe Bryant, an offense-heavy Super Bowl and one NFL commercial that's already raising eyebrows.
George Toma is the Sod Father, the NFL's most famous groundskeeper. He will be working his 54th Super Bowl AND celebrating his 91st birthday on Sunday.
The Lakers played their first home game at the Staples Center since the death of former superstar Kobe Bryant. It was an emotional night for both players and fans.
Interest in running the New York City Marathon far outnumbers available slots. Yet the organization behind the race has devised a system that, overall, keeps people from being upset at not making it.
Concerns have swirled for years over whether Nike's Vaporfly line of shoes gives athletes an unfair advantage. The new rules appear to ban one Vaporfly model, but another will reportedly qualify.
Competitive video gaming — esports — has become a global phenomenon with billions in revenue and hundreds of millions of fans. But a divide remains between those who embrace it, and those who don't.
When crowds of NFL fans converge on Miami for this weekend's Super Bowl, they may encounter environmental activists and a local host committee raising awareness about ocean health and the everglades.
For members of the Never Miss a Super Bowl Club, the Super Bowl isn't just a game — it's a tradition that they will be carrying on for a 54th consecutive year.
WeatherTech CEO David MacNeil is grateful that vets saved his dog from a deadly form of cancer. He bought a Super Bowl ad to thank the veterinary school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.