NFL Hall Of Fame Running Back Gale Sayers Dies At 77
Legendary Chicago Bears' running back Gale Sayers has died at age 77. In primarily five seasons, he strung together a Hall of Fame career.
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Gale Sayers, Who Wowed NFL Fans And Inspired A Beloved TV Movie, Dies At 77
The story of the Black football star's friendship with a white teammate, Brian Piccolo, who died of cancer inspired the 1971 TV movie Brian's Song.
Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin Form NASCAR Team With Bubba Wallace Behind The Wheel
"The timing seemed perfect as NASCAR is evolving and embracing social change more and more," says Michael Jordan, the basketball icon and majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets NBA franchise said.
NFL Hits 3 Coaches And Teams With Large Fines For Not Wearing Face Masks
The coaches include Pete Carroll, Kyle Shanahan and Vic Fangio. League rules state that anyone in the bench area "shall be required to wear masks at all times."
Indianapolis Colts Linebacker Accidently Gives Away His Wedding Ring
Darius Leonard gave his gloves to a lucky fan at Lucas Oil Stadium after Sunday's game. The fan posted on Twitter about the wedding ring being inside a glove. Leonard replied, "I need that."
NFL Sees Spate Of Injuries. Is The Pandemic To Blame?
There were plenty of injuries in the second week of the NFL season. Delayed training camps and no preseason games due to the pandemic are among potential causes.
Saturday Sports: Stanley Cup Games Begin, Big Ten Decides To Play
NPR's Scott Simon is joined by ESPN's Howard Bryant to discuss the Stanley Cup and the Big Ten college football decision to play after all.
Women's Soccer World Cup Could Be Held Every Two Years, FIFA President Says
Gianni Infantino says the organization should be creative and not just copy what the men's World Cup is doing. The contest is now held every four years.
High Schoolers Cross State Lines For An Opportunity To Play Football
Seeking potential college scholarships, some high school football players are moving to states that are playing the game because their local school boards have banned play due to the pandemic.
Big Ten Reverses Decision To Cancel Football Season
NPR's David Greene talks with sports columnist Christine Brennan about the decision by the Big Ten conference to play its season beginning in late October amid the coronavirus pandemic.