Michael Phelps Pleads Guilty To DUI
The Olympic gold medal winner gets no jail time for second conviction for drunk driving. He'll be able to train for Rio with his 18-month supervised probation.
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Michael Jordan Sneakers Sell For More Than $33,000 At Auction
That is not the most someone has paid for Jordan's shoes. A pair he wore in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA finals sold for more than $100,000.
Research Examines Character Concerns Versus Performance In The NFL
There has been a spate of interest recently in criminal behavior among NFL athletes. Research examines the performance of athletes charged with wrongdoing, and raises questions about NFL policy.
FIFA Begins Meeting After American Lawyer's Angry Resignation
Soccer's governing body will, among other things, discuss preparations for the 2018 World Cup. But it's the resignation of Michael Garcia over his corruption report that is likely to draw attention.
What's A Sportsman Anyway?
Commentator Frank Deford says awards for sportsmanship seem archaic. These days, he says, we're more likely to talk about unsportsmanlike conduct.
FIFA Dismisses U.S. Lawyer's Appeal On Handling Of World Cup Report
Michael Garcia had filed an appeal against how his report into the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 soccer World Cup was handled. FIFA said his appeal is inadmissible.
7 Chaotic Hours Behind The Scenes At NFL RedZone
On 17 Sundays every fall, millions of people tune in to this cable channel, which airs for just seven hours a week and endeavors to show each score from as many as 12 simultaneous football games.
The Week In Sports: The NFL Rewrites Its Conduct Code
The rules are what make the game, and increasingly that means more and more rules off the playing field. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Mike Pesca of slate.com about the NFL's revised conduct policy.
Oregon Quarterback Marcus Mariota Wins Heisman Trophy
Mariota won by a landslide, bringing home the first Heisman for the University of Oregon Ducks.
Olympic Reforms, Cubs Gain Lester: The Week In Sports
NPR's Tom Goldman discusses the latest rule changes to hit the International Olympic Committee and the NFL, but NPR's Scott Simon is most excited about all the sports talent heading soon to Chicago.