China is demanding the U.S. end its 'interference' in Beijing Olympics
The Foreign Ministry said Minister Wang Yi made the demand in a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday Beijing time.
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The significance of Beijing hosting both the Summer and Winter Olympics
Next week, Beijing will become the first city to host both Summer and Winter Olympics. To China, it's a big deal — even if a handful of countries are protesting China's human rights record.
'Big Papi' is the newest member of baseball's hall of fame
Beloved Red Sox player David Ortiz was voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year on the ballot. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens fell short in their final year on the ballot.
'Big Papi' makes it into Baseball Hall of Fame as Bonds and Clemens get shut out
The beloved Red Sox player who helped put an end to the "Curse of the Bambino" was voted into the elite group in his first year on the ballot. Bonds and Clemens fell short in their final year.
At least 6 people are reported dead from a crush at an African Cup soccer match
The apparent stampede outside of a stadium in Cameroon has renewed the focus on prior warnings that the nation was ill-equipped to host the continent's biggest sporting event.
Will baseball feel the same if the umpire calling balls and strikes is a robot?
Major League Baseball partnered with the independent Atlantic League to experiment with the game. NPR's A Martinez talks to Rick White, president of the Atlantic League, about what they've been doing.
Playoff thriller between Bills and Chiefs puts NFL on defense over its overtime rules
Kansas City's 42-36 win was an instant classic, but fans have been calling foul in response to league rules that denied Buffalo any chance at victory in overtime.
The big wins, losses and off-court drama you may have missed from the Australian Open
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Washington Post sports reporter Liz Clarke to get an update on the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of 2022.
Professional football so amazing, you'll make up new words.
NPR's Asma Khalid talks with Jason Gay of The Wall Street Journal about what may have been the greatest weekend in NFL playoff history.
China's Olympics aim to keep COVID at bay with armpit sensors, robots and more
Athletes and other attendees will be in a closed "loop" with strict rules about everything from daily testing for athletes to how spectators should respond — no cheering out loud, please!