Cleveland's Baseball Team Has Played Its Last Game At Home Under Its Current Name
The team will become the Cleveland Guardians in 2022 after a long push to abandon a name Indigenous activists fought for years to change.
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Justin Tucker Kicks A 66-Yard Field Goal, Setting An NFL Record
"Man, I love Detroit. I'm thinking about getting a place here," Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker said after hitting his latest game-winning field goal from more than 60 yards.
Sumo Grand Champion Hakuho Will Retire At 36, Citing His Age And Injuries
The Mongolian-born wrestler, who has won a record 45 grand sumo tournament titles, announced his decision to retire to the Japan Sumo Association on Monday.
Week In Sports: MLB Pennant Chase Heats Up
It's pennant season for baseball while the coronavirus continues to complicate indoor sports.
WNBA Playoffs Start Tonight. Here's A Preview Of What To Expect
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Lyndsey D'Arcangelo of The Athletic about the WNBA playoffs, which begins with the New York Liberty, who grabbed the final slot in the tournament on a technicality.
'The Forgotten First': Remembering Black Players Who Broke The NFL's Color Barrier
NPR's A Martínez speaks with Keyshawn Johnson about his new book — The Forgotten First — about the four Black pioneers who broke the NFL's color barrier.
Aly Raisman: Mishandling Of Gymnastics Sexual Abuse Adds To The Trauma
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with gymnast Aly Raisman, who is demanding greater accountability for the sexual abuse committed by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar.
Ken Burns On His New Docuseries 'Muhammad Ali'
A new PBS series explores the life of the late American icon and boxing legend Muhammad Ali. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with series co-director, Ken Burns.
Saturday Sports: Gymnasts Tell Senators U.S. Athletics Failed To Protect Them
Wrenching testimony by gymnasts about sexual abuse may spur Congress to act.
Despite ALS Challenges, Ex-NFL Player Tim Green Releases Another Book
Former NFL player and NPR commentator Tim Green has been battling ALS since 2018. While his physical condition deteriorates, his mind remains sharp. He's written a new novel called: Final Season.