Will Russia's Paralympic Team Be Banned In Doping Scandal?
The International Paralympic Committee will announce its decision Sunday. Some media reports say that the entire Russian squad is likely to be barred.
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Public Radio Host Goes Pro-Basketball — With A Podcast, Of Course
Kareem Maddox was a familiar voice on KUNC-FM as local host of NPR's All Things Considered. NPR's Scott Simon talks with him about a career move to pro basketball in Poland.
The Week In Sports: 2016 Olympic Summer Games Kick Off
The 2016 Olympic Games opened in Rio de Janeiro on Friday night after weeks of unrest in Brazil and worries about Zika. NPR's Scott Simon hears about the opening ceremony and previews the competition.
Rio Throws A Party For The World, Kicking Off The 2016 Olympics
After months of negative news, Rio ushers in the Summer Olympics on Friday night. And the city finally gets to do what it's famous for: putting on a grand spectacle.
Opening Ceremony Kicks Off Brazil's Olympic Games
The Olympics officially opened with spectacle, glitz, glamour, patriotism, history and music.
Olympic Opening Ceremony Kicks Off In Brazil
Fireworks have lit up the night sky in Rio de Janeiro with the start of the Olympic opening ceremony. The pageant is celebrating Brazil's history and culture, which will include music and dance.
How The Olympic Medal Tables Explain The World
They are a concise lesson in world history, reflecting wars won and lost, economic growth and decline and a country's overall standing in the world.
Brett Favre's Rocky Start Almost Derailed Legendary Football Career
On Saturday, Brett Favre will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A Super Bowl winner and three-time MVP, Favre's professional career started off a bit rocky. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com about Favre's beginnings.
How Many Calories Do Olympic Athletes Need?
To Olympians, food is fuel, and mileage may vary. Depending on their sport, contenders need to consume anywhere between 1,200 to 8,000 calories before competing.
As The Rio Olympics Get Underway, Alt.Latino Shares Its Love For Brazilian Music
Brazil's rich musical history is interwoven into Alt.Latino's weekly musical explorations. Just in time for the opening ceremonies, we collected some of our favorite Brazilian music moments.