Adam Rippon Is U.S.'s First Openly Gay Man To Qualify For Winter Olympics
The United States has never sent an openly gay male athlete to the Winter Olympics. In Pyeongchang this year, Team USA may have two.
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Olympic Figure Skating Judges Make Controversial Selections
The U.S. Olympic Skating Team was chosen this weekend, but the choice was not without controversy. NPR's Michel Martin talks with Christine Brennan from USA Today about the selection process.
North Korea's Olympic Skaters
North Korea may send a pair of skaters to the Olympics. NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro talks with New York Times sports reporter Jere Longman about what this means for skating and international relations.
Figure Skaters Compete For Olympic Spots
The best figure skaters in the United States are competing this week in California. A trip to next month's Winter Olympics is on the line.
Saturday Sports: NFL Playoffs
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN about the NFL playoffs — which games to watch and which teams to watch out for.
Browns Parade A 'Perfect Season'
Cleveland Browns fans are "celebrating" their team's winless 0-16 season today with a "Perfect Season Parade."
Baylor Athletic Director Discusses How Tax Law Affects College Sports
A change in the new tax law eliminates the deduction for donations made to university athletic departments to acquire season tickets. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Mack Rhoades, the athletic director at Baylor University about the change.
U.S. Figure Skaters Preparing For PyeongChang Winter Olympics
The best figure skaters in the United States are squaring off this week and will learn who will compete at next month's Winter Olympics in South Korea. Already, there have been some surprises.
Why College Football Means Big Business In Certain States
Alabama and Georgia football is big business in those states. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Eben Novy-Williams, a sports business reporter for Bloomberg, to get a better sense of the numbers.
Cleveland Browns' Brutal Season Will Be Capped With A Parade
In response to a 0-16 season, Cleveland Browns fans will hold a Perfect Season Parade on Saturday. The plan was first hatched during the 2016 season, but derailed after a late-season win.