A Child Bride At 13, She's Turned Herself Into A Prize-Winning Wrestler
On the wrestling mat, this young woman from an unassuming Indian village fights back against patriarchy and prejudice.
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Competitive Cycling's Latest Scandal: 'Motor Doping'
A new scandal has hit competitive cycling. A French TV network says it has evidence that racers may be using hidden motors. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Derek Bouchard-Hall about the controversy.
George Plimpton Reissues Books That Took Us Inside The Game
Seven of the the late George Plimpton's sports books are being re-released. NPR's Scott Simon talks with sportscaster Bob Costas about the collection.
This Week In Sports
The NBA playoffs are underway, and in Major League Baseball, the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals have come out swinging. Howard Bryant of ESPN.com joins NPR's Scott Simon to discuss sports.
40-Year-Old Female Gymnast Qualifies For 7th Olympics
Uzbekistan's Oksana Chusovitina became the first female gymnast to qualify for her seventh Olympics.
World Anti-Doping Agency Suspends Credential For Chinese Lab
Citing "non-conformities" in the laboratory in Beijing, the sports agency said it revoked the lab's certification for up to four months. WADA also recently suspended Russia's lab.
Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Conor McGregor Not Retiring After All
As some MMA fans suspected, the 27-year-old Dublin native's retirement announcement was simply a maneuver to gain leverage in his contract disagreement with the UFC.
Chyna, Legendary Pro Wrestler And Entertainer, Has Died At Age 45
With chiseled muscles and a natural flair for entertainment, Joanie Laurer exploded onto the scene of professional wrestling in the late 1990s. She was found dead in her apartment Wednesday.
ESPN Fires Curt Schilling For 'Unacceptable' Conduct
The pitcher-turned-analyst shared a post on Facebook that appeared to comment on North Carolina's law that bars transgender people from using the bathroom that corresponds with their gender identity.
'Thanks For The Cheese': UFC Star Conor McGregor Says He's Retiring
McGregor made the announcement on Twitter, but some MMA fans are questioning whether the brash 27-year-old fighter means what he says or if this is simply a move to get more money from UFC.