Majors Vs. Minors: Baseball Leagues Engaged In Battle
There's a spat brewing in America's favorite pastime. Major League Baseball is threatening to walk away from Minor League Baseball and create a new minor league system.
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Heisman Winner Spotlights Hunger In His Hometown, Donations To Food Pantry Pour In
"I'm up here for all those kids in Athens and in Athens County that go home to not a lot of food on the table, hungry after school," LSU quarterback Joe Burrow said in accepting the trophy.
Not My Job: We Quiz Baseball Pitcher Sean Doolittle On Real-World Saves
As a relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals Doolittle saves baseball games, but how much does he know about real-world saves? We'll find out.
Dozens Of Minor League Baseball Teams Could Lose Major League Affiliation
The Daytona Tortugas are among the 42 minor league baseball teams that could lose their major league affiliation. Executive Ryan Keur talks with NPR's Scott Simon.
Saturday Sports: Lamar Jackson, Lakers, Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks
Lamar Jackson has had a historic NFL season and in the NBA, Los Angeles and Milwaukee are both doing well. Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN.
Baseball Updates Drug Policy
Major League Baseball's new drug policy adds opioid testing for players and does not punish marijuana use. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times.
Major League Baseball Drops Marijuana, Adds Opioids, Cocaine To 'Drugs Of Abuse' List
The changes follow the death of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, who was found with opioids and alcohol in his system.
2 NFL Players Have Strong Chance Of Becoming 3rd Black Quarterback To Win MVP Award
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with The Ringer's Tyler Tynes about the chances of Baltimore Raven Lamar Jackson and Seattle Seahawk Russell Wilson capping the NFL's 100th season by winning MVP.
10 Former NFL Players Charged With Defrauding League's Health Care Program
The former players are accused of receiving payouts totaling $3.4 million for medical equipment they allegedly never purchased. The men charged include Clinton Portis, Robert McCune and John Eubanks.
Marvin Miller Gets Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame Despite His Own Wishes
Getting elected to baseball's Hall of Fame is a remarkable achievement highlighting a lifetime of baseball excellence. Marvin Miller was just voted in, but he and his family hoped he'd never make it.