NLRB Sides With College Football Players Hoping To Unionize
The National Labor Relations Board says Northwestern University football players can unionize. It's a win for student athletes, but the university says it will appeal.
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Winston-Salem Dash to Get New Ownership, Lease Deal
The Winston-Salem Dash has new ownership and a potential new lease with the city.
Super Bowl Coach Tony Dungy Talks About Leadership, the Future of the NFL & Coaching Again
Super Bowl winning football coach and bestselling author Tony Dungy will be the guest speaker at Wake Forest University Wednesday, March 26.
Kentucky Ends Wichita State's Unbeaten Season
The men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments are underway. On the men's side, two highly regarded teams are out of the tournament: Wichita State and the University of Kansas.
In LA, Watching Home Team's Ball Games Just Got More Complicated
The Los Angeles Dodgers' games will no longer be broadcast for free on local television. Time Warner Cable has created a special Dodgers channel, but other TV providers are balking at the price.
Mercer, Dayton Break The Brackets
March Madness is in full swing, and millions of brackets are kaput, thanks to a few surprise wins. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN the Magazine.
Tragedy, Thy Name Is A Busted Bracket
Each year, countless brackets are upended by upsets in the men's NCAA basketball tournament. We hear laments from those whose brackets were busted within hours of the first full day of play.
Jeff Bzdelik Resigns as Wake Forest Basketball Coach
Wake Forest Athletic Director Ron Wellman says a national search begins immediately to replace Jeff Bzdelik, who resigned as head basketball coach Thursday.
Far From Home, South Sudanese Basketballer Finds Footing On Court
In three years, Mooseheart High School's basketball team went from also-ran to champion. One of the reasons? Mangisto Deng, a 6-foot-7-inch player from South Sudan. He tells of his journey and team.
Racetrack Soundtrack Goes From A Roar To A Purr
This year's Formula One cars are hybrids, so their engines are much quieter. One official with Australia's Grand Prix says the engines are "like harpsichords in a chamber orchestra."