Remembering Tom Morey, the eccentric surf icon and inventor of the Boogie Board
Tom Morey, the inventor of the Boogie Board and a renowned figure in the surfing world, died on Oct. 14 at the age of 86.
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Washington State fires its football coach over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Head football coach Nick Rolovich and four assistants were fired for defying the state's vaccine mandate. School officials said a small number of university workers chose not to get vaccinated.
Are you ready for some volleyball? A new women's pro league hopes the answer is yes
"We have 400 girls that have to go abroad" if they want to play pro volleyball, the CEO of a fledgling women's league says. She's trying to fix that problem, starting with youth clubs.
ESPN's Allison Williams explains why she's giving up her job over a vaccine mandate
In an Instagram video, college football and basketball reporter Allison Williams said, "I cannot put a paycheck over principle." She cited medical reasons for not getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
An Unlikely WNBA Champ
When you barely make the playoffs, nobody expects you to stay in the playoffs. The Chicago Sky defied expectations, becoming the WNBA champions Sunday night.
Chicago brings home its first WNBA championship trophy
The Chicago Sky rallied from behind to beat the Phoenix Mercury and bring home the city's first-ever WNBA title. They're being celebrated by their hometown, including former President Barack Obama.
LA County wants Vanessa Bryant to get a psych exam before her lawsuit goes to trial
Vanessa Bryant and others who lost family members in the January 2020 helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant sued Los Angeles County over leaked photos of the crash scene that were allegedly shared.
The Chicago Sky are the new WNBA champions
The Sky defeated the Phoenix Mercury 80-74 in a comeback win. The team was led by superstar Candace Parker, a Chicago native, who returned to play at home after 13 seasons in LA.
Tom Morey, inventor of the Boogie Board, dies at 86
Morey, a well-known surfer in Southern California in the '50s and '60s, invented the Boogie Board in 1971 in Hawaii. Morey's invention remains a popular choice for those wanting to ride some waves.
Lawyer says NFL needs to release Washington Football Team investigation findings
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with attorney Lisa Banks about why she thinks more information from the NFL's investigation into the Washington Football Team should be released.