The Emotional Legacy Of 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater'
Since Tony Hawk's Pro Skater was first released in 1999, kids who played – and listened to – the game have grown into successful artists in their own right.
Sports
Add Another Risk Factor To Those Faced By Players In The NFL
Sports commentator Mike Pesca reflects on the beginning of the NFL season as some players opt out because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Players were already dealing with health concerns like concussions.
South African Runner Loses Appeal Over Restriction Of Testosterone Levels In Athletes
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks to ESPN.com writer Katie Barnes about the latest in South African runner Caster Semenya's case against regulations of athlete testosterone levels on track and field.
Virtual Colin Kaepernick Is A Free Agent In EA Sports' 'Madden 21'
This is the first time Colin Kaepernick has been included in the video game franchise since 2016. That's when he started kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice.
The Return Of Colin Kaepernick — To The Madden Franchise
EA Sports says Kaepernick will return as a free agent in the latest update of Madden 21. His overall rating of 81 is higher than several notable NFL starters, including Baker Mayfield and Cam Newton.
'At Any Cost': Japanese, IOC Officials Insist Olympics Will Happen In 2021
In the past week, multiple Japanese organizers and International Olympic Committee officials have said that the Tokyo Games will proceed regardless of the state of the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Base Burglar' Of St. Louis Cardinals, Lou Brock, Dies At 81
The St. Louis Cardinals' Hall of Fame outfielder, Lou Brock, was known for being one of the greatest base-stealers of all time. He died on Sunday at the age of 81.
Djokovic Out Of U.S. Open After Line Judge Gets Hit With Ball
Novak Djokovic, the top-ranked player and the overwhelming favorite, was defaulted from his fourth-round match Sunday, after he accidentally hit a line judge with a tennis ball.
The 2020 Kentucky Derby 'Unlike Any Other'
The Kentucky Derby was delayed because of the pandemic, now demands are being made that Churchill Downs use this moment to make lasting changes and to take a stand against racial injustice.
Saturday Sports: US Open Continues, NHL Playoffs Reach Pivotal Games
NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Howard Bryant talk about the U.S. Open, the NHL Playoffs and more.