Sports
How Taking A Stand For Justice Can Threaten The Careers Of Black Athletes
Journalist Howard Bryant discusses the history of social protest among African-American athletes. His new book, The Heritage, traces the tradition back to Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali and others.
U.S., Mexico And Canada Win Bid To Host 2026 World Cup
The united bid was selected over a competing bid from Morocco, in a vote among some 203 FIFA members that was held in Moscow.
Sports Betting Starts In New Jersey After A Decade Of Legal Battles
Sports betting has gone back and forth in court for a decade in New Jersey, the state central in the case before the U.S. Supreme Court last month. This week the governor signed a bill legalizing it.
Host Country Russia Is Excited For World Cup Action To Begin
After the Sochi Olympics, President Putin basks in another world sporting event: Soccer's World Cup starts on Thursday. Moscow is sparkling after a multi-billion dollar makeover.
Why Americans Should Watch This Year's World Cup Even Though The U.S. Won't Be In It
The U.S. men's soccer team won't be playing in the 2018 World Cup, but there are still plenty of other teams to watch.
After A High School Baseball Game, A Hug Goes Viral
They were competing to enter the state championship in Minnesota. But when one student pitcher struck out his childhood friend, he embraced him instead of celebrating his victory.
Finalists Picked For High Point Baseball Team Name
Team officials with High Point's minor-league baseball team are closer to picking a name, selecting nine finalists steeped in city history.
Alex Ovechkin Takes NHL Stanley Cup Trophy On A Celebration Tour
When a team wins the Stanley Cup, they get to celebrate with it. The Washington Capitals star has taken the cup to a Vegas nightclub, a National's baseball game and he filled it with beer.
Coyote In The Crosshairs
During coyote hunting derbies, contestants vie to kill more coyotes than their competitors. Wildlife activists believe the competitions are unethical, and are pushing to make them a thing of the past.