Pro-climber Tommy Caldwell details climate change's impact on rock climbing
NPR's Alina Selyukh talks with pro-climber Tommy Caldwell about how a warming climate is changing the outdoor sport and making it even more dangerous.
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Opinion: Vin Scully voiced baseball's history
Vin Scully, the "Voice of the Dodgers," died this week at the age of 94. Scott Simon reflects on the announcer's skill calling games for MLB's Los Angeles team.
Russia is open to freeing Brittney Griner in a prisoner swap
The Kremlin says it's open to talking about a trade for U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner. It warned Washington against using the media in negotiations over a swap.
Saturday Sports: Griner sentenced in Russia; Deshaun Watson suspended for 6 games
Brittney Griner sentenced in Russia. Deshaun Watson suspended from six games for alleged sexual misconduct. And the deaths of two titans of sport: Bill Russell and Vin Scully.
Remembering NBA legend Bill Russell
Russell, who died July 31, led the Boston Celtics to 11 NBA titles. He was also the first Black head coach in the NBA and a civil rights activist. Originally broadcast in 2001.
A Russian court has sentenced Brittney Griner to 9 years in prison on drug charges
A Russian court gave American basketball star Brittney Griner a stiff sentence for possession of hash oil - setting the stage of for ongoing negotiations over a possible prisoner exchange with the US.
A Russian court sentences WNBA star Brittney Griner to 9 years on drug charges
The ruling came nearly six months after Griner was detained. Russia has indicated that any potential deal or prisoner swap to secure her release would have to wait until after a verdict in her case.
Golfers who defected to Saudi-funded tour file antitrust suit against PGA Tour
The feud between the PGA Tour and the new controversial Saudi-backed LIV golf series is in court. More than a dozen players have filed an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour which suspended them.
Vin Scully, legendary Dodgers broadcaster, has died at 94
One of baseball's most beloved voices is gone. Broadcasting icon Vin Scully died Tuesday at age 94.
NFL appeal opens the possibility for a longer suspension for Browns QB Deshaun Watson
The NFL is appealing a disciplinary officer's decision to suspend Deshaun Watson for six games for violating the league's personal conduct policy over sexual misconduct allegations.