Autopsy Of Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Tyler Skaggs Reveals Opioids And Alcohol
The Skaggs family released a statement suggesting that an Angels employee may have supplied the pitcher with the drugs that killed him.
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Ex-MLB Players Octavio Dotel, Luis Castillo Cleared Of Drug Ring Allegations
The former major leaguers headlined a list of suspects named in a huge drug trafficking bust by Dominican authorities. But a judge says there's not enough evidence. Dotel still faces a weapons charge.
At The U.S. Open, The Ball's In Their Court — And It's Their Job To Pick It Up
With such proximity to world-class professional tennis, many ballpersons return to the tournament in New York year after year. But they have to pass tryouts first.
Behold: The Blooper Burger. Your Arteries Will Clog Just Thinking About It
The Blooper Burger is a monstrous sandwich sold at Atlanta Braves games and is one of many outrageous menu items served at stadium concession stands around the country.
USWNT Star Carli Lloyd Invited To Play In NFL Pre-Season Game
USWNT soccer star Carli Lloyd was invited to play in an NFL pre-season game after nailing a 55-yard field goal during a Philadelphia Eagles practice.
Whatever Happened To ... The 101-Year-Old Champion Runner From India?
Man Kaur has earned dozens of gold medals in the 100-plus category (although often she is the only competitor in that bracket). How's she doing at 103?
Serena Williams Beats Maria Sharapova In U.S. Open's 1st Round
NPR's David Greene talks to Courtney Nguyen, a tennis reporter and co-host of the No Challenges Remaining podcast, about the start of the U.S. Open tennis tournament.
Ultrarunners Compete To See Who Can Log The Most Miles Over 6 Days
Around 150 elite ultrarunners from across the world are in Milwaukee this week to clock as many laps during a six-day period as possible, with runners expected to reach upwards of 600 miles.
New Statue At U.S. Open Honors African American Tennis Pioneer Althea Gibson
She was the "Jackie Robinson of tennis," said Billy Jean King as the first African American player and champion in international tennis. She later integrated women's professional golf.
NFL Still Reeling From Andrew Luck's Retirement Announcement At Age 29
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Deadspin columnist Drew Magary about Andrew Luck, star quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts, announcing he is ending his NFL career at age 29.