NFL Awards Super Bowls To Atlanta, South Florida And Los Angeles
The cities will host the championship in 2019, 2020 and 2021, respectively. All three will have new or newly renovated stadiums for the games.
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Under Armour, UCLA Reach A Record $280 Million Apparel Deal
The deal follows other blockbuster agreements struck by Nike with Ohio State and the University of Texas.
3 Days On Everest End With At Least 3 Climbers Dead, 2 Missing
Good weather has helped hundreds of people summit Mount Everest since May 11. But since Friday, at least three people died in three days, dashing hopes for a safe season after two years of tragedy.
Toronto Raptors End Cleveland Cavaliers' Playoff Winning Streak
The Raptors surprised basketball fans Saturday night when they beat the Cavaliers. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Mike Pesca of Slate's The Gist podcast about what the finals may look like.
Native American Leader Responds To Washington Post 'Redskins' Poll
Ray Halbritter of the Oneida Nation is a critic of the Washington football team's name. He disputes a Washington Post poll that found most Native Americans were not offended by the name.
Exaggerator Pulls Off A Win At Preakness, Denying Nyquist's Triple Crown Bid
The thoroughbred earned a gritty victory on the muddy track at Pimlico. Exaggerator's come-from-behind win also means that Nyquist, the Kentucky Derby winner, no longer has a shot for a triple crown.
Ode To Indy 500: Track Poet Tradition Returns
Cars, Coors, and... Coleridge?/ "For Those Who Love Fast, Loud Things,"/ words to inspire/ the track bard brings.
#NPRreads: Take A Tour Of These Three Stories This Weekend
Correspondents, editors and producers from our newsroom share the pieces that have kept them reading, using the #NPRreads hashtag. Each weekend, we highlight some of the best stories.
Russian Doping Scandal May Affect Rio Games Eligibility
Olympic officials are investigating allegations that Russia ran a state-sponsored doping operation at the 2014 Sochi games and are threatening to ban Russia from the Olympics in Rio.
The Week In Sports
Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and NPR's Scott Simon talk through the week in sports.