A New Kind Of March Madness Hits Schools
It's March Mammal Madness, a bracket with real animals facing off in fictional battles. Hundreds of science classes are playing in schools around the country.
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Who To Watch In 2017 As Baseball Returns
Baseball season officially starts this Sunday. David Greene talks with ESPN baseball analyst Jessica Mendoza about what to expect this season.
For The First Time, South Carolina Men's Basketball Reaches Final Four
Football is usually king on the campus of South Carolina. But, for this week, basketball rules as the men's team has reached it's first Final Four. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Gene Sapakoff, who covers the team for The Post and Courier.
Footy McFooty Face Is Stomping Competition In Vote For MLS Team Name
With the final round of voting set to close Friday, Footy McFooty Face has more than twice the votes of any other potential name.
Nashville Newscaster Finds Workaround For Lack Of NCAA Footage
Eric Alvarez from FOX 17 used a little rubber duck on his desk to represent the Oregon Ducks. And Lego figures.
NFL Owners Approve Oakland Raiders' Move To Las Vegas
The Oakland Raiders will no longer be the Oakland Raiders. The team will be moving to Las Vegas, and fans are feeling jilted, again.
The Final Four: UNC-Chapel Hill And Oregon, South Carolina And Gonzaga
For this year's NCAA semifinals two teams are first-timers, one hasn't been to the Final Four since 1939 and the Tarheels are back for their 20th shot at the championship.
How Much Are Colin Kaepernick's Political Views Impacting His Unsigned Status?
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with NFL commentator Bucky Brooks about former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's apparent difficulties finding a new team.
How Latino Players Are Helping Major League Baseball Learn Spanish
Latino players have long felt lost in translation in the minor and major leagues. How MLB is taking on this linguistic and cultural challenge.
Out Of Bounds: New Research On Race And Paying College Athletes
A new study shows race is a factor in the debate over whether to pay college athletes. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to UMass Amherst political scientist Tatishe Nteta, who co-authored the study.