Djokovic gets some court time in Australia as leaders discuss his visa
The prime ministers of Australia and Serbia talked by phone about the tennis star's visa as he is seeded No. 1 in Australian Open.
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Georgia snaps a 41-year title drought with a 33-18 win over Alabama
The final blow came from Georgia's dominant defense. Kelee Ringo intercepted an underthrown deep ball and took off for a 79-yard touchdown.
Speed skater Erin Jackson lost a chance at gold — until her teammate stepped in
Speed skater Brittany Bowe relinquished her spot on the U.S. Olympic team for the 500 meter speed skating event to give her teammate, Jackson, a shot at gold.
Pro baseball is about to have its first ever female manager in the minor leagues
The New York Yankees plan to name Rachel Balkovec as manager of their Low-A squad, the Tampa Tarpons.
Djokovic's fate remains unclear as Australian Open saga continues
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Stephanie Ferrier of the Australian Broadcasting Corp. about Novak Djokovic, his reinstated visa and where things stand with the Australian Open.
Djokovic's visa is reinstated, but his Australian Open status remains unclear
The tennis star, who sought a COVID-19 vaccine exemption to play in the tournament, could face deportation again. The battle has sparked protests in the widely vaccinated country.
A judge reinstates Djokovic's visa but his Australian Open status remains unclear
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Tom Maddocks of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation about an Australian judge handing tennis star Novak Djokovic a legal victory when he restored his visa.
NCAA football champion will be decided in a game between Alabama, Georgia
College football fans will be watching as the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs play one more time — this time for the national championship.
After the Figure Skating Championships, the U.S. Olympic team is named
Top athletes at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships won a spot at the Beijing Olympics over the weekend in Nashville, Tenn. Next month's Games come amid the raging pandemic and political opposition.
What's different about college football bowl games this year
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with sportswriter Spencer Hall of The Shutdown Fullcast about why college players are sitting out of bowl games this season.