The sport of cricket is mostly played by men — that's changing in New Jersey
A group of women in Livingston, N.J., has formed a league to play the sport they grew up watching from the stands.
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North Carolina sports wagers well over $1B in first months under new law, report says
Online sports wagering in North Carolina has exceeded $1 billion since authorized gambling operators could take bets starting March 11. The North Carolina State Lottery Commission released a report Friday about wagering, winnings and revenue.
Benedictine College nuns denounce Harrison Butker's speech at their school
"Instead of promoting unity in our church, our nation, and the world, his comments seem to have fostered division," the sisters wrote of the NFL kicker's controversial commencement address.
Usyk beats Fury to become first undisputed heavyweight boxing champion in 24 years
Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk became the world's first undisputed heavyweight boxing champion in 24 years by beating British fighter Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh.
Seize the Grey wins the Preakness, ending Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid
Seize the Grey ended Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid by going wire to wire to win the Preakness, giving trainer D. Wayne Lukas his seventh victory in the race.
Napkin securing Lionel Messi's first contract fetches nearly $1 million at auction
The handwritten restaurant napkin from the year 2000 was the starting point for an agreement between the then 13-year-old Messi and FC Barcelona.
Iowa superintendent and former Olympian bested in footrace by 5th-grader
Ian Roberts has competed in some of the most high-profile races in the world. But his biggest competition to date was a determined fifth-grader in jean shorts and Nike tennis shoes.
Saturday Sports: Denver Nuggets struggle, Caitlin Clark's first week in the WNBA
NPR's Scott Simon and Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media talk about the struggles of the NBA's defending champion Denver Nuggets and about Caitlin Clark's first week as a pro in the WNBA.
What makes 'photo finishes' in sport unique?
Today is the Preakness Stakes, the 2nd leg of horse racing's Triple Crown. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Jonathan Finn, author of "Beyond the Finish Line," about the history and tech of photo finishes.
Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested in Kentucky on the way to tournament
World champion golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested and booked into jail in Louisville, Kentucky, Friday morning for not following police commands after a traffic fatality near a golf course.