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.
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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.
Abandoned On The Street As A Child, Player Makes NFL Final Roster
"I've lost a lot to get here. I've had to sacrifice a lot. I've been through a lot," says Nigerian-born Efe Obada, who made the cut with the Carolina Panthers. "All the suffering paid off."
USA Gymnastics President Kerry Perry Forced To Resign After Leadership Missteps
Kerry Perry, president of USA Gymnastics, has abruptly left her post after a troubling nine-month tenure. She was forced to resign after a number of high-profile missteps leading the organization that's been plagued by scandals.
Colin Kaepernick Is Chosen For Nike's Anniversary 'Just Do It' Campaign
The advertisement shows a black-and-white image of the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback with text that reads: "Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything."