10th-Inning Homer Wins Lower-Stakes All-Star Game For American League
For the first time since 2002, home field advantage in the World Series wasn't on the line in the exhibition, but the AL's 2-1 win was still hard-fought.
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Chris Christie Tries His Hand At Sports Radio
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is looking to his career after politics. Commentator Mike Pesca has his take on Christie's turn as a sports radio host.
Doctor Accused Of Molesting U.S. Gymnasts Pleads Guilty To Porn Charges
The former Olympic team doctor's deal to admit guilt on three counts of child pornography means he won't face some federal abuse charges. The state cases were not affected.
IOC Expects To Award Paris And Los Angeles 2024 And 2028 Olympics
Paris and Los Angeles are the only remaining contestants for 2024 after four other cities dropped out. The committee's decision means the 2024 loser can avoid mounting an arduous new bid for 2028.
Among Wimbledon Whites, A Fan Wears A Beak And Feathers
Chris Fava wears a themed costume to the match every year. This year he's Rufus the Hawk — a bird used at a British tennis club to scare pigeons from the grounds.
Tennis Stars Return To The Grass Court For Wimbledon's Fortnight
Wimbledon knows how to keep tennis fans on the edge of their seats. The fourth round of the tournament was played Monday. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated about what's next.
Baseball Players On Track To Hit More Home Runs Than Ever This Year
Strikeouts and home runs are both up in Major League Baseball. Sports Illustrated's Tom Verducci joins host A Martinez to talk about what that means for fans and the pace of the game.
Saturday Sports: Venus Williams And Tennis, Tour De France
We discuss the latest news about Wimbledon and Venus Williams, and talk about a nasty crash during the Tour de France and competitive imbalance in the NBA.
Tennis Pros Complain Of Unsafe Conditions At Unusually Hot Wimbledon
Conditions at Wimbledon have been unusual this year. Unusually warm weather has led to players complaining of unsafe court conditions and, for a few hours this week, swarms of flying ants descended on players and spectators alike.
Miami's Marlins Park Will Host Baseball's 2017 All-Star Game Next Week
The Major League Baseball season will pause for its All-Star break. Rachel Martin talks to ESPN's Jessica Mendoza, who breaks down the season. The Houston Astros are sending five players to the game.