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As NFL Kicks Off Preseason, Anthem Controversy Is Front And Center
The NFL preseason begins Thursday night with the annual Hall of Fame Game. Normally, it doesn't capture much attention, but last year's national anthem protests remain a hot button issue.
Ohio State Suspends Football Coach Amid Allegations He Ignored Abuse
The Buckeyes recently fired an assistant coach after a domestic violence incident from 2015 was reported. Urban Meyer has been accused of knowing about it, but keeping the coach on staff anyway.
Opinion: Mike Pesca On The Quarterback As A Hero
Commentator Mike Pesca talks about San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garappolo and news about a date he went on.
Baseball Players Issue Apologies Over Old Offensive Tweets That Resurfaced
Three Major League Baseball players had to apologize for racist and homophobic tweets made when they were in high school. Sports publicist Lauren Walsh with NPR's Audie Cornish about accountability for social media posts.
Heading May Be Riskier For Female Soccer Players Than Males
Females are more likely than males to suffer measurable impact on their brains as a result of heading the ball during soccer.
Welsh Cyclist Geraint Thomas Wins Tour De France
Thomas emerged from the shadows as a support rider for teammate and four-time champion Chris Froome to become the first Welshman to win the tour.
Offensive Tweets Remind Major Leaguers That On Social Media, The Past Is Never Past
Sean Newcomb nearly pitched a no-hitter, but it was his years-old tweets that drew headlines. He's not alone: Several MLB players have seen past homophobic and racial slurs resurface recently.
Lawson Craddock's Amazing Last-Place Finish In The Tour De France
It was "incredibly emotional" to finish in Paris, the U.S. cyclist said. After fracturing his shoulder blade three weeks ago, he said, "I was raised tougher than that, raised in Texas."
Saturday Sports: Baseball, Broken Bones And Trade Deadlines
In Major League Baseball, the perennial powerhouse teams are looking strong as the trade deadline approaches. Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant.