Sports
Police Look Into 2 High School Football Players' Hits On Texas Referee
In their defense, the two students say that a game official had used racial slurs — and that one of their coaches had suggested getting payback for bad calls.
New England Patriots Fan Antagonizes NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell
Richard Pate has again hired a plane with a banner to fly over Goodell's summer home in Maine. After a judge threw out Tom Brady's suspension, the banner read: Roger G, feeling a little deflated?
Before Superstardom, Williams Sisters Stunned On Compton's Courts
Before the U.S. Open, the Nike and Gatorade sponsorships and the fame, Venus and Serena Williams were taking their first swings on tennis courts in Compton, Calif. It's a source of pride in the city.
At The U.S. Open, Serena Inches Toward Grand Slam
Serena Williams defeated Bethanie Mattek-Sands on Friday night at the U.S. Open. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with sports correspondent Tom Goldman.
Benefits Of Sports To A Child's Mind And Heart All Part Of The Game
In NPR's most recent poll, a majority of American adults say they played sports in their youth. Many say they encourage their kids to play, too, and see health benefits as well as lifelong lessons.
Drone Crash At U.S. Open; New York City Teacher Arrested
The black, shoebox-sized drone flew over the court at Louis Armstrong Stadium during a second-round match and then crashed into empty seats and broke apart.
How Likely Is It, Really, That Your Athletic Kid Will Turn Pro?
More than a quarter of parents in a recent poll say they hope their teens who play high school sports will become professional athletes. But sky-high parental expectations can have a dark side.
For 3 Climbers, Summiting Meru Was An 'Irresistible' Challenge
Meru is a 21,000-foot mountain in northern India. Some of the greatest climbers in the world have tried and failed to reach its peak — a sheer granite wall known as the Shark's Fin.
Dartmouth College Adds A Robot To Its Practice Football Team
The foam padded android, named MVP — short for Mobile Virtual Player — was designed by graduate engineering students. Players tackle MVP so they don't have to ram into each other.