Alcaraz and Djokovic symbolize the transition in tennis as U.S. Open is set to begin
Observers say the sport for both the men's and women's games is changing, leaving parity and opportunities for new ascending champions.
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Simone Biles wins a record 8th U.S. gymnastics title a full decade after her first
Biles became the oldest woman to win a national title since USA Gymnastics began organizing the event in 1963. Her eight crowns moved her past Alfred Jochim, who won seven between 1925-33.
NASCAR driver Ryan Preece is released from the hospital after violent multi-flip crash
Preece went to the hospital on Saturday after his Mustang flipped at least 10 times during the final laps of the NASCAR Cup Series race in Daytona Beach, Fla.
2023 U.S. Open preview
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated about what to watch at this year's U.S. Open.
Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales is temporarily suspended after World Cup kiss
FIFA suspended Rubiales on Saturday while it investigates his conduct at the Women's World Cup medal ceremony. The Spanish Soccer Federation said Rubiales plans to prove his innocence.
Saturday Sports: Spanish soccer controversy; Shohei Othani injured; basketball World Cup
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Michele Steele of ESPN about Shohei Othani's elbow injury, a sexual misconduct controversy in Spanish soccer, and the men's basketball World Cup.
Women's World Cup champs say they won't play for Spain until soccer chief is removed
Spain's government and FIFA have begun disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales for his non-consensual kiss of player Jenni Hermoso at the tournament final. Rubiales is refusing to resign.
Big changes are coming to college football ahead of the sport's playoff expansion
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Nichole Auerbach of the Athletic about the return of college football — which has been through a dramatic transformation during the off season.
After backlash in the U.K., Nike will sell replicas of England goalkeeper's jersey
Nike regularly sells goalkeeper jerseys for the men's teams it sponsors, and the absence of Mary Earps' jersey in stores became a bigger talking point when she saved a penalty in the World Cup final.
Kids are competing in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa.
Hundreds of kids from all over the globe are playing in the 76th annual Little League World Series. Teams traveled to Pennsylvania for the event from places including Japan, Venezuela and Australia.