Saturday Sports: The Astros
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN and ESPN The Magazine about a couple of blockbuster trades and the role of sports in healing traumatized communities.
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Why Kaepernick Is Unsigned: Performance Or Politics?
Should football player Colin Kaepernick have a place in the NFL? Scott Simon talks with author Colin Fleming, who argues that Kaepernick's skills may put him at a disadvantage.
High School Football Games Canceled Across Houston
More than 100 high school football games in Texas have been canceled following Harvey. Scott Simon talks with Angel Verdejo, who covered football for the Houston Chronicle and now works in education.
Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor Visits 'The Judge's Chamber' At Yankee Stadium
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor sat in Yankee Stadium yesterday in a section called "The Judge's Chamber." It is named after Yankee baseball player Aaron Judge. Sotomayor is from the Bronx and has been a fan for a long time.
The LSU Tigers' New Tiger Makes His Debut
Louisiana State University's live tiger mascot is an institution. Recently, the school got a new tiger — just in time for football season.
McGregor Fan Poses As Mayweather Guard, Gets Ringside Seat
Oliver Regis was so disappointed in his view — his seat was up in the nosebleed section — that he snuck down into an empty chair in the third row. He posed as part of Mayweather's security detail.
Andy Murray Stands Out As He Stands Up For Female Tennis Players
Andy Murray has established himself as one of the only male tennis players to stand up for his female counterparts, advocating for equal pay and calling out sexism in the sport. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Elle magazine writer Lizzy Goodman about Murray's unique brand of feminism.
What's Up Those Baseball Sleeves? Lots Of Data, And Privacy Concerns
Professional athletes use wearable technology to improve performance. But key questions remain over who owns the data and how the information is used.
North Carolina Little League Baseball Team To Be Recognized
A North Carolina Little League baseball team is being honored at home and at the state capitol today.
Running Community Mourns Olympian David Torrence, Found Dead At 31
The popular elite runner was found dead in an apartment complex's pool in the Phoenix area. Torrence ran in last year's Summer Olympics and had been training for more races.