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NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN about football's coronavirus problem and the baseball playoffs.
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Remembering Baseball Hall Of Famer Joe Morgan
The second baseman, who died Oct. 11, played 22 years in the majors, mostly with the Houston Astros and the Cincinnati Reds. He later became a commentator for ESPN. Originally broadcast in 1993.
Oregon's College Towns Prepare For The Return Of Football
The Pac-12 kicks off its new season in early November. But there won't be any fans in the stadiums. Businesses in two college football towns in Oregon are looking forward to football's return.
College Football Teams Play Defense Against COVID-19 Outbreaks
University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban tested positive for the coronavirus. Another Southeastern Conference school, the University of Florida, pauses its season because of an outbreak.
What To Expect From Major League Baseball Playoffs
Four teams are left in the Major League Baseball playoffs. The Atlanta Braves lead the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0, and the Tampa Bay Rays could sweep the Houston Astros.
Cristiano Ronaldo Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The soccer star will isolate himself from teammates. Another round of testing reveals he was the only player on the team to test positive.
American Centenarian Athlete With 5 World Records Dies At 105
Donald Pellmann, who set five Senior Olympics records at the age of 100, died this week at age 105.
Joe Morgan, Baseball Great And Broadcast Pioneer, Dies At 77
Morgan is remembered as one of the league's greatest second baseman. He was a spark plug in the Big Red Machine, the Cincinnati team that dominated the 1970s and won two championships.
Lakers Win NBA Finals; No Coronavirus Cases Reported In Bubble
The NBA reported zero positive test results after play resumed in July. The Los Angeles Lakers' championship victory over the Miami Heat marked the end of the socially distanced season.
MLB Hall Of Famer Joe Morgan Dies At 77
Baseball second baseman Joe Morgan died at age 77. He played for the Houston Astros, Cincinnati Reds, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies and Oakland Athletics from 1963 to 1984.