Japan Declares 3rd State Of Emergency, 3 Months Ahead Of Olympics
New restrictions are being imposed in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures as Japan sees a sharp rise in new coronavirus cases.
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Dodgers Offer Special Area To Fully Vaccinated Fans For Game With Padres
The Los Angeles Dodgers are offering fully vaccinated fans two special sections to sit in at Saturday's game against the Padres. If the test goes well, other sections may be added.
Competition With The Greatest: Podcast Winner Fact-Checked Family Lore
Every family has that story it tells a million times. For NPR's student Podcast Challenge winner Miriam Colvin, that story is of a family friend boxing against an unknown up-and-comer: Cassius Clay.
Super Collapse: Plans For New Elite Soccer League Implode
Six British teams announced on Tuesday they were stepping back from plans to create the Super League, essentially killing the project altogether.
Manchester City And Chelsea To Pull Out Of Newly-Formed Football League
NPR's Mary Louise Kelley talks with Rob Harris, sports writer for the Associated Press about how Manchester United and Chelsea say they won't join the European Super League.
Proposed Breakaway European Super League Outrages Soccer World
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Roger Bennett, co-anchor of the Men In Blazers podcast, about the proposed breakaway European Super League and the impact such a move would have on soccer.
How TikTok And Skater Girls Are Sending Skateboard Sales Off The Wall
The streets are full of skateboarders these days, and skate shops can hardly keep up with the demand. Why now? The answer might put a smile on your face.
12 Of Europe's Top Soccer Teams Create New 'Super League'
A dozen European soccer clubs have announced plans to break away form their own "Super League." NPR's Noel King asks Grant Wahl of Sports Illustrated why.
Europe's Top Soccer Teams Announce New 'Super League'
The Super League's 12 Founding Clubs include some of the most famous professional sports teams in the world, including Liverpool, Manchester United, and Real Madrid.
Saturday Sports: Mets Employees Come Forward About Toxic Workplace Culture
NPR's Debbie Elliot talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about allegations that the New York Mets Organization has a toxic workplace and retired Yankee Alex Rodriguez's basketball team plans.