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Equal Pay For Equal Shreds: World Surf League Will Award Same Prizes To Men And Women
The league had come under fire for the pay gap in its prize money. "I honestly didn't see it coming," said Carissa Moore, a three-time world champion.
How Sports Met 'The Star Spangled Banner'
"The Star Spangled Banner" has been played at major sporting events as far back as the Civil War, even before it was officially named the national anthem. How and why did the tradition stick?
NHL Asks Players Not To Do Keg Stands On Stanley Cup
Hockey officials say the pressure is too much for the 126-year-old trophy and they've politely asked the players to stop drinking beer out of the Stanley Cup.
Black Police Association Supports Nike's Ad With Colin Kaepernick
Police are at odds over a Nike ad featuring Colin Kaepernick, who led NFL players' protests against police brutality. Steve Inskeep talks to Sonia Pruitt of the National Black Police Association.
Popular Local Sportscaster Mike Hogewood Has Died
Sports fans are mourning the death of Mike Hogewood, one of the Triad's best-known broadcasters.
Are Protests During The National Anthem Affecting You? Tell Us About It
NPR's Morning Edition is looking to speak with people who have been affected by the conversation around kneeling during the playing of the national anthem in the NFL.
The Rocket City Trash Pandas
A new minor league baseball team for Madison, Ala., will be named the Rocket City Trash Pandas. A trash panda is a nickname for a raccoon.
Commentary: Nike Inserts Itself Into The NFL-Kaepernick Standoff
Commentator Mike Pesca weighs in on Nike doing business with former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. The former quarterback is a main image in the 30th anniversary of the "Just Do It" campaign.
Nike Takes Calculated Business Bet With Renewed 'Just Do It' Campaign
Nike will feature Colin Kaepernick in a renewed "Just Do It," advertising campaign. Kaepernick is the NFL quarterback who took a knee during the national anthem to protest police shootings of unarmed blacks.