Race to the U.S. Open
More than dirt was kicked up during the Players Championship Golf Tournament. And Tiger was in the midst.
Sports
Ladies, Want Women's Sports To Get More Attention? Pony Up
Some critics say that women's sports aren't treated the same as men's sports when it comes to coverage, marketing and advertising. Frank Deford has some thoughts about why that is, and how it can change.
In Boston, Changing Red Sox Paying Off
In 2004, the Boston Red Sox ended 86 years of frustration when they won baseball's crown jewel, the World Series.
A 'Decadent And Depraved' Derby With Hunter S. Thompson
Illustrator Ralph Steadman had never heard of Hunter S. Thompson before he flew to Churchill Downs on assignment to cover the Kentucky Derby. But after an unforgettable, booze-ridden weekend with the writer, Steadman's life was never the same.
Get Off My Lawn! And Other Grumblings About Sports Today
Frank Deford's friend "the Sports Curmudgeon" reflects on some of the things that bother him about the sports world.
NBA Star Comes Out
Monday April 29, NBA player Jason Collins became the first athlete from a major team sport to announce he is gay. But WFDD's guest sports commentator Dave Goren says it's no big deal.
Hard Hits, Hard Liquor In 'The Summer of Beer and Whiskey'
In the 1880s, it took a German immigrant to change America's pastime forever. Chris Von der Ahe founded the St. Louis Browns and later helped form a new baseball league. Author Edward Achorn recalls baseball's early days in his new book.
Week In Sports: NBA's Oklahoma Loses Star Player To Injury
There were big NBA playoff games Friday night, plus a potentially game-changing injury for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Weekend Edition Saturday host Scott Simon talks to NPR's Tom Goldman for the sports news of the week.
Routine On U.S. Racetracks, Horse Doping Is Banned In Europe
The Americans and the Europeans have different approaches to horse racing, and one key split is over the question of doping. While many drugs are allowed in the U.S., they are banned in European racing.
Remembering Pat Summerall
His easy-going banter would quickly paint the sports scene and convey the excitement on the game field. But the engaging voice of sports announcer Pat Summerall will no longer be heard.