Lakers Defeat Miami Heat To Win NBA Championship
The Lakers won their 17th championship in franchise history Sunday night with a 106-93 win over the Miami heat.
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Rafael Nadal Takes Home French Open Victory
Rafael Nadal won the French Open for his 20th career Grand Slam singles title, tying the record of Roger Federer.
The Week In Sports
Tom Goldman joins Scott Simon to discuss another outbreak in the NFL, the baseball playoffs and the life of Yankee's legend Whitey Ford.
New York Yankee Hall Of Fame Pitcher Whitey Ford Dies At 91
The southpaw was dominant during his 16-year career, winning six World Series titles in the 1950s and 1960s. Nicknamed "Chairman of the Board," Ford holds the team record for most wins by a pitcher.
Remembering MLB Pitcher Bob Gibson
The St. Louis Cardinals pitcher, who died Oct. 2, holds the record for most strikeouts — 17 — in a World Series game. He spoke to Fresh Air in 1994 and again, with slugger Reggie Jackson, in 2009.
VIDEO: Australian Surfer Narrowly Escapes Shark After He Was Alerted By Drone
Drone footage captures the moment a more-than-6-foot shark circles a surfer, coming only inches away from him. It's possible that the drone noise scared the animal away.
Sports Events' TV Ratings Are Down. Where Are The Fans Who Missed Them In Pandemic?
TV ratings are down for major sports events: a record low for Game 1 of the NBA Finals and a 13-year low for the Stanley Cup Finals. Even recent NFL numbers seem to be down or mixed.
What It's Like To Be A Chef Inside The NBA Bubble
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Alexia Grant about what it's like to be one of the chefs cooking for athletes in the NBA bubble.
NFL Confirms More Coronavirus Cases Among Players
More NFL players have tested positive for the coronavirus, including two others on the Tennessee Titans. A New England Patriots player has also tested positive after Monday's game against Kansas City.
Arsenal Player Offers To Pay For Gunnersaurus' Salary After Mascot Was Laid Off
"I'm offering to reimburse @Arsenal with the full salary of our big green guy as long as I will be an Arsenal player," Mesut Özil said. It's not clear if his offer has been accepted.