Saturday Sports: Colin Kaepernick, U.S. Open
NPR's Scott Simon talk with Howard Bryant of ESPN about Colin Kaepernick's Nike deal, the start of the NFL season and the conclusion of the U.S. Open.
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Yosemite Rock Climbing Goes Mainstream
Rock climbing in Yosemite National Park is no longer a sport for extreme athletes or long-haired rebels. Indoor climbing gyms have trained a new generation of climbers who clamber up the famous rocks.
Shadowed By Scandals, Coach Rick Pitino Pens His 'Story'
The Hall of Fame college basketball coach, fired by the University of Louisville in 2017 following recruiting violations, addresses his career and recent headline-grabbing mistakes in a new memoir.
Serena Williams Is On The Verge Of Making Tennis History — Again
On Saturday, Serena Williams could make tennis history — again, but her mark on the sport is already assured. NPR's Audie Cornish discusses Williams' impact with The Undefeated writer Clinton Yates.
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.