Oscar Pistorius Gets 6-Year Prison Sentence In Girlfriend's Murder
Reeva Steenkamp's parents were in court to hear the sentence; afterward, they told reporters that nothing would bring their daughter back.
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For Heptathlete Sharon Day-Monroe, It's 7 Events With Just One Goal
She's already been to the Olympics twice and been a U.S. champion several times over. But at 31, Day-Monroe knows this may be her last shot at an Olympic medal.
Wimbledon Fans Wait To See If It Will Be An All-Williams Final
Venus and Serena Williams have both made it to the semi-finals at Wimbledon. David Greene talks to Courtney Nguyen, a writer for WTA Insider, about the possibility of an all-Williams Wimbledon final.
Kevin Durant Picks Golden State Warriors, Ending Free Agency Saga
Kevin Durant is leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder to join fellow superstar Stephen Curry. His choice quickly gained the endorsement of Lil B, a rapper whose sobriquet is The BasedGod.
Irked By Broadcast Coverage, Gymnastics Sites Aim To Raise The Bar
As the Olympic trials loom in women's gymnastics, an informal group of blogs and podcasts called the "gymternet" has been shaking up how the sport is covered — focusing on athleticism, not sparkles.
Track & Field Olympic Hopefuls Compete For A Chance To Go To Rio
The country's top track and field athletes are competing in Eugene, Ore., over the next several days — running, jumping and throwing for a chance to represent the U.S. in this year's summer Olympics.
The Beast Born Of Snow: What It Feels Like In The Jaws Of An Avalanche
"Think of being in a train crash," says one survivor. Now, think of a train crash made of a mountainside. This is an avalanche — and surviving one will take expertise, equipment and a lot of luck.
As Cavaliers Close Out NBA Season, Another Round Of Bidding Wars Ensues
It's not too soon to talk about the NBA teams trying to bid for next year's players. Mike Pesca from The Gist podcast talks to NPR's Rachel Martin about the free agents that are up for grabs.
The Week In Sports: Wimbledon
Howard Bryant of ESPN.com is at the Wimbledon tennis championships and tells NPR's Scott Simon about what he's seen so far.
Legendary Tennessee Basketball Coach Pat Summitt Dies At 64
One of the best college basketball coaches of all time — men or women — has died. Pat Summitt led the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers for almost four decades.