Saturday Sports: University Of Maryland Football Team Controversy
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to ESPN's Howard Bryant about the recent controversy surrounding the University of Maryland's football team.
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Not His Job: 'Wait Wait' Host Peter Sagal Writes A Book About Running
He's the voice of NPR's comedy news quiz. He has also run a marathon in under 3:10. And now he has collected his thoughts about his avocation in The Incomplete Book of Running.
NFL Cheerleader Kneels During National Anthem
The cheerleader may be the first NFL squad member to take a knee, a move that football players have used to protest racial inequality and police brutality.
Alex Cora, The Pride Of Puerto Rico
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with The Boston Globe's Marcela Garcia about the successful career of Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora. He's the first Puerto Rican manager to win the World Series.
A Timeout Retirement Announcement
Head coach Denny Douds retired from coaching East Stroudsburg University's football team after more than 40 years. He called an illegal fourth timeout, told his team and walked off the field.
U. Of Maryland Board Of Regents Chair Resigns, Fallout Continues From Athlete's Death
"My continued presence on the board will inhibit its ability to move Maryland's higher education agenda forward," James Brady said, after outrage over the decision not to fire the football coach.
Maryland Fires Football Coach
The University of Maryland has dropped Coach DJ Durkin, who was accused of abusing players, including one who collapsed and died. Rachel Martin speaks with Barry Svrluga, Washington Post columnist.
Hall Of Fame Slugger Willie McCovey Dies At Age 80
McCovey was known as one of the most powerful left-handed batters in baseball and is tied for 20th on the all-time home run list.
U. Of Maryland Says It Will 'Part Ways' With Head Football Coach DJ Durkin
University President Wallace Loh says "a departure is in the best interest of the University, and this afternoon Coach Durkin was informed that the University will part ways."
After Player's Death, U. of Maryland President Will Retire But Football Coach Remains
The university system's board of regents said it would implement all the recommendations from an independent commission's study that found problems in the culture of its football program.