3x3 Basketball World Cup
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Kareem Maddox, who is competing in the 3x3 World Cup in Amsterdam. The relatively recent competitive sport is also now set to debut at the 2020 Olympics.
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Saturday Sports: NBA Draft, Wimbledon
Even though the NBA is in its off-season, the draft this week drew a lot of attention. Plus, Wimbledon is coming up! Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN.
Sweet Win Over Sweden; U.S. Women's Soccer Team Rolls Through World Cup
Both the U.S. and Sweden had already advanced to the knockout round regardless of what happened on the field today. But this match was about bragging rights.
David Ortiz Shooting Was A Case Of Mistaken Identity, Dominican Officials Say
Officials say a poorly lit photograph led to a mix-up, resulting in the former Red Sox slugger getting shot instead of a friend who was the intended target.
Women's World Cup: USA Takes On Sweden In A Game That Means Little — And Everything
Sweden dealt the U.S. a painful loss at the 2016 Summer Olympics. The U.S. squad has spent the past three years working on new strategies to win this time.
103-Year-Old Sprinter Sets Senior World Record In New Mexico
Baton Rouge native Julia "Hurricane" Hawkins set a world record in the 50-meter dash while competing in the National Senior Games. She started running when she was 101.
U.S. Women To Take On Their Biggest Opponent Yet With Game Against Sweden
The biggest test for the U.S. Women's National Team at the Women's World Cup comes Thursday when the U.S. takes on Sweden. It's been a busy week with many notable performances.
Congress Demands Greater Oversight Over U.S. Olympic Committee
The U.S. Olympic Committee is dealing with renewed calls to revamp itself after sexual abuse scandals and that it hasn't done enough to protect young athletes. Congress is increasing pressure as well.
Finding Equal Footing On And Off The Soccer Field
The U.S. Women's National Team's fight for equal pay and treatment is just the latest chapter in a long history of women footballers.
Michel Platini, Europe's Former Soccer Boss, Arrested As Part Of Qatar Inquiry
Just four years ago, Platini was the powerful head of Europe's football association and was seen as the heir apparent to Sepp Blatter.