MLB'S Newest Substance Problem
Major League Baseball's latest substance problem isn't steroids. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Stephanie Apstein of Sports Illustrated about this very sticky issue.
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Gaudio, Former Wake Forest Coach, Pleads Guilty To Federal Charge
A former Wake Forest basketball coach is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to an attempted extortion charge last week.
James Madison University's Softball Season Ended With A Standing Ovation
Senior pitcher Odicci Alexander helped lead the James Madison University softball team to an unexpected semifinal run at the Women's College World Series.
Simone Biles Becomes Winningest Gymnast In History
Simone Biles has won her seventh U.S. title, making her the most decorated gymnast ever. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with sportswriter Liz Clarke about Biles' outstanding career and Olympic effort.
As The Tokyo Olympics Nears, Health And Vaccination Concerns Remain
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Dr Annie Sparrow about the public heath concerns surrounding the 2021 Olympic Games.
Essential Quality Wins Belmont Stakes
It's a first Triple Crown win for trainer Brad Cox. "Our horse really showed his stamina," Cox said after the race.
Saturday Sports: NFL To End 'Race Norming'
The latest in the NBA playoffs, the NFL's decision to end the practice of "race norming," and an upcoming boxing match between former champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. and influencer Logan Paul.
Mexican Soccer Team Cruz Azul Breaks Their Curse To Become Mexican League Champions
A Mexican soccer team kept making it to the league championship finals and then losing, leading people to use their name as a verb meaning "to blow it at the last minute." Last weekend, they won.
Chris Bosh Talks About The NBA's New Kids On The Court Dominance
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with two-time NBA champion, author and 2021 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Bosh about the NBA's new wave of stars asserting dominance this year.
Cuba's Baseball Team Fails To Make The Olympics — And It's Canada's Fault
"Clearly we have not learned how to beat Canada," reports Granma, the official newspaper of Cuba's ruling Communist Party.