University Of Minnesota Football Team Ends Boycott, Will Play Bowl Game
"Let me first state so there is no misperception: sexual harassment and violence against women have no place on this campus," a team leader says.
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Child Sexual Abuse Soccer Scandal Rocks U.K.
Britain is reeling from a scandal involving allegations of sexual abuse in youth soccer. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Guardian reporter Daniel Taylor, who broke the story.
University of Minnesota Football Players Boycott After 10 Teammates Suspended
As the university responds to a sexual assault allegation, the rest of its football team has declared a boycott. The team is scheduled to play in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27.
Craig Sager, Sideline Sage Of Hoops And Suits, Dies At 65
The NBA sideline reporter was known for his outlandish wardrobe nearly as much as his broadcasting chops. But in his decades-long career, few could match either. He had been diagnosed with leukemia.
Turner Sports Broadcaster Craig Sager Dies At 65
Turner Sports NBA court side reporter Craig Sager died Thursday at age 65.
New NBA Contract With Players Union Sees Reduced Number Of Back-To-Back Games
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Tom Haberstroh of ESPN about the growing trend of NBA players sitting out on games—not due to injury, but to rest. This does not sit well with fans, nor gamblers.
Child Sex Abuse In U.S. Gymnastics Affected Hundreds, IndyStar Reports
The newspaper spent months investigating sexual exploitation of children in competitive gymnastics. It found that over the last 20 years, at least 368 gymnasts have alleged abuse by adults.
The Olympics, Year-Round: New TV Channel Will Come To U.S. In 2017
The Olympic Channel, which launched as a digital outlet after this summer's Rio Games, will become an American TV network in the second half of 2017.
Louisville Admits Contact In "Wakey Leaks," But Cardinal Fans Don't Waver
Wake Forest University has cut ties with one of its radio analysts, Tommy Elrod, over allegations he slipped the football team's plans to coaches at the University of Louisville before the rivals m
'It Is A Dream,' Says Afghan 'Little Messi' Of Meeting His Idol
Months after a boy in rural Afghanistan became a sensation for wearing a homemade Lionel Messi jersey, he's now met the soccer star and watched his FC Barcelona team play.