Saturday Sports: Super Bowl Time
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN about what's happening in the world of sports — including Sunday's Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles.
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How The Quarterbacks From The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles Compare
The two starting quarterbacks in Sunday's Super Bowl couldn't be more different. The New England Patriots have Tom Brady a five-time champion and global icon. The Philadelphia Eagles have Nick Foles, who doesn't have such a long list of accomplishments.
Patriots' Success Encourages Larger-Than-Life Expectations
The Patriots' well-established reputation for winning has taught kids to dream big and believe that anything is possible. But is it possible to have too much of a good thing?
South Korea Prepares To Spend $13 Billion On Winter Olympics. Is It Worth It?
Despite bold plans to repurpose Olympic buildings, past host cities, such as Rio de Janeiro and Athens, have been left with vacant, decaying sports complexes and piles of debt.
Victims' Father Lunges At Larry Nassar In Michigan Courtroom
A dramatic video of the incident shows the man suddenly rushing at the former USA Gymnastics doctor during Nassar's third sentencing hearing. The man's three daughters say they were abused by Nassar.
Battle Of The Super Bowl Playlists: Philly Over Everybody
Philadelphia-based program World Cafe throws down the gauntlet and challenges Boston's WBUR to a battle of the Super Bowl playlists.
Battle Of The Super Bowl Playlists: New England Envy
WBUR in Boston responds to World Cafe's challenge to a battle of the Super Bowl playlists.
'Jeopardy!' Contestants Fumble Entire Football Category, To Coach Trebek's Dismay
After clearing the rest of the board, the last category was "Talkin' Football." It soon became evident why the contestants had avoided it.
News Brief: Nunes Memo, Nuclear Posture Review, Olympic Doping
A controversial memo alleging FBI abuses could be released Friday. Also, the Trump administration is releasing a review of nuclear weapons policy and USA Today's Rachel Axon discusses Olympic doping.
Not Everyone Knows Football, OK?
Alex Trebek made fun of contestants on Jeopardy! when nobody answered a single one of the questions in a category about football.