Baseball's Regular Season Winds Down, Playoffs Days Away
A handful of Major League Baseball teams have clinched their divisions — others are in tight races. This is the final week of baseball's regular season.
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With Dark Humor, Anger And Empathy, Women Respond To The NFL
Women, who make up 45 percent of the NFL's fan base, are critical of the league's handling of domestic abuse scandals. But some still support their teams and express sympathy for the players.
Brazil And Croatia Open World Cup Play On The Pitch
Brazil and Croatia face off in the first game of the 2014 World Cup. Organizers hope the start of the tournament directs attention back on the field and away from the problems in preparation.
After Major Image Fumbles, NFL Now Runs Into Congress
Domestic violence and child abuse allegations against NFL stars have put the country's most-watched sports league in the congressional spotlight.
Canadian Surfers Ride Chocolate River's Waves For Miles
A muddy river in the Canadian province of New Brunswick is developing a reputation for its waves. A pair of surfers set a distance record, riding the wave of a tidal bore up the Petitcodiac River.
What Fans, Parents Are Saying About The NFL Lately
It's been a rough couple of weeks for the NFL and the entire sport of football. What are fans and parents of young football players thinking and saying about the sport they love?
From Podcast To Broadcast: 'Men In Blazers' Gets The ESPN Bump
The soccer podcast Men In Blazers started out as a modest Grantland podcast, then blew up when ESPN included them during World Cup coverage. As hosts Michael Davies and Roger Bennett tell NPR's Arun Rath, they'll soon have their own show on NBC Sports.
Ravens Fans Line Up To Trade In Ray Rice Jerseys At Stadium
It reportedly took more than an hour to get through the line around the Baltimore stadium. ESPN is reporting on what it calls "a pattern of misinformation and misdirection" by the team and the NFL.
The Week In Sports: Serious Problems For The NFL
ESPN reports the Baltimore Ravens knew more about the domestic violence case against Ray Rice earlier than they've admitted. NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN.com's Howard Bryant discuss the controversy.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell: 'I Got It Wrong'
Calls for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to resign continue as the league grapples with how it handled a series of abuse scandals. Goodell has kept a low profile during the crisis.