Musher Mutiny, Dog Doping: Scandals Mire The Super Bowl Of Sled Dog Races
The uniquely Alaskan sled dog race now draws scrutiny, protest and even allegations of doping and sabotage.
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A Crash Course In Vermont's Head-Turning, Homegrown Sport
A reporter and longtime skier takes a whack at the wacky, DIY sport, jack jumping, which began in the 19th century. Enthusiasts of the state's pastime will compete in a world championship on Sunday.
Saturday Sports: Baseball Season Approaches
NPR's Scott Simon talks baseball with ESPN's Howard Bryant about baseball, including spring training and the MLB's attempt to appeal to younger audiences.
A Basketball Player Lets A Record Stand
At a recent game, a University of Iowa player was poised to break a school record of 34 consecutive free throws. But he missed, on purpose, to honor the player who held the record.
Not My Job: Cross-Country Skier Jessie Diggins Gets Quizzed On Skee-Ball
Diggins won a gold medal at the Winter Olympics, so she clearly knows how to ski. But does she know how to skee-ball? She answers three questions about the classic arcade game.
A Nation With Some Of The World's Highest Mountains Is Finally Starting To Ski
Despite Nepal's wealth of mountains, downhill skiing is not a popular sport. It's expensive and there's a lack of infrastructure for it. But enthusiasts are encouraging young people to try the sport.
Federal Fraud Case Could Put Several College Basketball Coaches In Prison
This year, a cloud hangs over the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. Documents from an ongoing federal probe into bribery and fraud allege a shadow-world involving big money, secret deals and marquee names from the world of college basketball. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Yahoo Sports journalist Pete Thamel about the documents he reviewed.
News Brief: Trump Changes On Gun Policy, Opioids, USOC CEO Resigns
President Trump challenged long-standing GOP orthodoxy on gun policy in a meeting Wednesday. Also, Noam Levey of the Los Angeles Times discusses the White House's response to the opioid epidemic.
U.S. Olympic Committee CEO Steps Down
The CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee has resigned, citing health reasons. His departure comes after a series of sexual abuse scandals in Olympic sports.
A Look Back At Pioneering Sports Writer Mary Garber
This month WFDD will be taking a look at the stories of pioneering leaders in our series, "Her Voice: Revolutionary North Carolina Women."