Rafael Nadal Opts Out Of U.S. Open, Citing Coronavirus Concerns
The tennis star had hoped to win his 20th Grand Slam at this year's meet, which would have tied him for most men's wins in that category.
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Athletes Are Speaking Out As NCAA Considers College Football Season This Fall
NPR's Stacey Vanek Smith talks with Robert Klemko of The Washington Post about the NCAA facing a boycott by players over safety concerns as it considers the college football season.
Team USA Basketball Player Kareem Maddox Drives Toward Tokyo
Kareem Maddox, a 3x3 basketball player for Team USA, tells NPR how he's spending his summer now that the Tokyo Summer Olympics have been postponed to 2021.
Track and Field Athlete Plots Course To 1st Olympics
Team USA Track and Field Athlete Chari Hawkins discusses what she's up to this summer now that the 2020 Tokyo Games have been pushed to next year.
Saturday Sports: Hockey and Basketball Follow MLB As Athletes Compete In 'Bubbles'
MLB players and staff test positive for COVID--19. Professional hockey, basketball, and soccer are in "bubbles." And, social justice continues to be a major concern for players and fans.
MLB Commemorates The 100th Anniversary Of The Negro Leagues
The Negro Leagues showcased Black baseball players when they were banned from the big leagues. Now, Major League Baseball is planning to celebrate its centennial.
Philadelphia Phillies Put Brakes On Home Games After Coronavirus Cases
The Philadelphia Phillies are the latest Major League Baseball team to put a halt to games after several coronavirus cases among team personnel. It follows their weekend series against Miami.
NBA Players Share What It's Like To Live In A 'Bubble'
The NBA season resumes Thursday night, with teams living and playing at Disney World. The temporary basketball campus is called a "bubble," and NBA players have documented their lives there.
'This Is History': NBA To Hold First Games In 'Bubble' Amid Pandemic
Only 22 of the league's 30 teams will play in the truncated season. The NBA is experimenting with keeping players in a so-called "bubble" to try to keep the coronavirus from seeping into its ranks.
Quarterback Tom Brady Mentioned In New York Woman's Death Notice
Disdain for the former New England Patriots quarterback apparently transcends life. A death notice for Carole Scarsella who lived outside Buffalo included: "She HATED Tom Brady."