March Madness 101: A Few Tips For Your Bracket
March Madness is about to take over. Before the NCAA brackets are revealed on Sunday, here are some tips (you'll also need luck) for filling them out.
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Saturday Sports: March Madness, World Baseball Classic
Scott Simon speaks with Howard Bryant of ESPN about basketball's March Madness and baseball's only international presence, the World Baseball Classic.
USA Gymnastics Head Pressured To Resign Over Sexual Abuse Scandal
Scott Simon talks with Marisa Kwiatkowski of The Indianapolis Star, one of the reporters who broke the story of a sexual abuse scandal involving a doctor for USA Gymnastics.
Barcelona Defeats Paris-St. Germain In Stunning Champions League Comeback
Over the course of two matches, the Barcelona soccer team pulled off a win for the ages as they climbed back from a 4-0 hole in the Champions League tournament to beat Paris-St. Germain 6-5 in aggregate.
In An International First, Surfer Conquers The Atlantic Alone On A Paddleboard
Chris Bertish set out from Morocco to become the first to make the crossing alone on a stand-up paddleboard. On Thursday, after 93 days, he paddled into the West Indies, with a whole ocean behind him.
Dutch Players Take Leave From Spring Training For World Baseball Classic
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to sports journalist Jonah Keri about the role of Dutch players in the current World Baseball Classic being held in South Korea. Several of the players have chosen to take leave from spring training with their American teams to attend the tournament.
March Madness: It's All About The Bracket
Commentator Mike Pesca thinks the popularity of March Madness, the NCAA's annual basketball tournament, has less to do the game and a lot do to with the structure.
Oops! Minnesota Wild Hockey Player Hits Teammate By Mistake
Minnesota's Chris Stewart, a real brawler, threw the first punch against a member of the San Jose Sharks. Instead, he connected with the nose of his teammate Zach Parise.
Out Of Bounds: The National Women's Hockey League
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Ashley Johnston, captain of the New York Riveters hockey team about sustaining passion for the sport in a league that barely pays any money.
In Competitive Sports, Puerto Ricans Gain A Sense Of Independence
This week, Puerto Ricans marked 100 years of U.S. citizenship. The island's political status remains unique, along with its strong sense of cultural identity — most clearly seen in its sports.