Actor Mickey Rourke Takes Another Jab At Boxing
Rourke, 62, fought a match in Moscow and won. Some dismissed his opponent. The Daily Mail says Rourke's opponent is homeless and has lost 9 out of his 10 pro matches.
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Washington QB Robert Griffin III's Sinking Career; More NFL News
Was the New England Patriots-Green Bay Packers game a Super Bowl preview? Does the putrid NFC South really deserve a spot in the playoffs, or can they give it to the SEC?
Missing Ohio State Football Player Found Dead, Police Say
A student missing since Wednesday was found dead Sunday, apparently from a self-inflicted wound. After he went missing, his mother told police he'd sent a text citing his concussions, the AP reports.
The Week In Sports: NBA's Losers Steal The Headlines
Sometimes the losers in sports are more interesting than the winners. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Slate.com's Mike Pesca about losers in basketball.
Happy Birthday To Joltin' Joe — Who Didn't Even Like Baseball
Joe DiMaggio, who was born 100 years ago this week, played baseball because he needed money — not because he loved the game. After years of stunning success, though, he came to need the sport.
Helmets Aren't Always Enough To Keep Players Safe
Cricketer Phillip Hughes was wearing a helmet this week when a ball struck and killed him. NPR's Scott Simon wonders if some safety measures also encourage people to take on more risk.
Ray Rice Can Play Pro Football Again, But Will He?
Former Baltimore Raven Ray Rice appealed his suspension from the NFL and won. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN.com about the significance of the decision.
Why Clif Bar Dropped Athletes In Dangerous Sports
Extreme athletes keep pushing the envelope, and that's causing some sponsors to pull their support. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Outside Magazine's Grayson Schaffer about what makes a sport too risky.
Honoring His Grandfather, Boy Breaks Baseball News
It doesn't sound very remarkable: Baseball team signs star. Reporter gets scoop. Reporter tweets news. Except the reporter is 13-year-old Devan Fink. He tells NPR's Scott Simon how it happened.
Ray Rice Wins Appeal
Ray Rice, the former Baltimore Ravens running back who had been suspended indefinitely, is now eligible to sign with any NFL team. Ari Shapiro discusses the reinstatement with ESPN's Jane McManus.