Georgia To Hold Virtual Peachtree 10K Race
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Rich Kenah, of the Atlantic Track Club about changes to the 50-year-old Peachtree Road Race. The event will be held virtually this November.
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College Football This Fall Could Create Legal Troubles For NCAA
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with law professor Ellen Zavian about universities pushing for football to return when students aren't on campus and what that means for the NCAA's definition of amateurism.
Sports Chat: NBA Playoffs Underway As Players Stay In Their 'Bubble'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about sports and COVID-19 bubbles. The NHL has two bubbles and the NBA, which has started its playoffs, is in a solo bubble.
Kansas City Chiefs Ban Fans From Wearing Native American Headdresses And Face Paint
The reigning Super Bowl champions are also reviewing their pre-game drum ceremony and crowd-participation "Arrowhead Chop," which many find offensive.
App State Football Suspends Practice After COVID-19 Cluster
Appalachian State University has suspended football practice after health officials identified a cluster of COVID-19 cases associated with the team.
Missing Surf Board In Hawaii Washes Ashore 5,200 Miles Away
Doug Falter didn't think he'd ever see his surf board again. Two years later, it's been found. A man in the Philippines tracked Falter down through the board's maker.
Washington Makes NFL History, Hires First Black Team President Jason Wright
"Hopefully, having not grown up in [Washington's] front office allows me to bring some catalytic thinking," Wright said. The former running back takes up his leadership role next week.
How Volleyball Player Katie Holloway Is Coping With The Olympic Games Postponement
Paralympic volleyball player Katie Holloway describes how she has been dealing with the postponement of the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics and how she's preparing for the rescheduled games in 2021.
How College Football Cancellation In Battleground States Affects Campaign Advertising
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with professor Ken Goldstein about what the cancellation of the Big Ten football season could mean for campaign advertising.
Team USA Skateboarder Maurio McCoy Sees The Silver Lining In Olympics Postponement
Team USA skateboarder Maurio McCoy tells NPR how he's spending his summer now that the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo are postponed until next year.