NBA great Jerry West dies
NBA legend Jerry West has died. His silhouette is the basis of the NBA logo and was an All-Star each of the 14 years he played for the Los Angeles Lakers. He left his mark as a team executive too.
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The WNBA, capturing excitement around Caitlin Clark, boasts more viewers than ever
With record attendance and viewership, the WNBA seems to have capitalized on the explosion of interest in women's basketball driven in large part by Clark, who is now a rookie with the Indiana Fever.
India defeats Pakistan 119-113 in a match Cricket World Cup
Pakistan and archrival India met Sunday in one of the most anticipated matches in Cricket World Cup action. India came out on top. Pakistan, which lost to the USA last week, plays Canada next.
Racist taunts against soccer star Vinícius Júnior land men 8 months in Spanish prison
The taunts and monkey gestures sparked widespread outrage — and led the soccer star and others to say the problems were far bigger than a handful of fans.
'World Class' collects the work of late sports journalist Grant Wahl
A new book collects the work of sports journalist Grant Wahl, who died suddenly while covering the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Carlos Alcaraz wins the French Open, earning a third Grand Slam title
Carlos Alcaraz beat Alexander Zverev, taking his first championship at the French Open and third Grand Slam title in all.
WNBA star Caitlin Clark doesn't make the USA Olympics basketball team
The Indiana Fever rookie confirmed she wasn't selected to join the national team at the Summer Games in Paris. The tentative roster includes stars Brittney Griner and Breanna Stewart.
Caitlin Clark is still drawing massive crowds to the WNBA, despite some bumps
Caitlin Clark, the top pick in this year's WNBA Draft, has electrified fans despite her team's struggles. She's also received her share of hard knocks from opponents and others.
Dornoch pulls off upset win at the Belmont Stakes
The horse entered the race at 17-1 odds on Saturday at a wildly different Belmont Stakes this year in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Saturday Sports: Stanley Cup finals, surprise cricket win for the U.S.
NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Michele Steele discuss the Stanley Cup Finals and a cricket miracle.