A Preview Of The NBA Finals
David Greene talks with Bay Area sports reporter Marcus Thompson, who previews the NBA Finals. It's a historic third consecutive meeting of the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers.
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The 'Best Of' Frank Deford, According To Frank Deford
It's hard to distill 37 years of Frank Deford's sports commentaries down to a few "best of" pieces. But before he retired, he shared some of his favorites with us and, here, we share them with you.
Top-Seeded Woman Defeated In First Round Of French Open
The French Open just started and already the women's No. 1 seed is out. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated.
Mike Tyson's New Book Is A Memorial To The Man Who Made Him A Champion
Tyson says trainer Cus D'Amato is the reason he had such a legendary career. "We had a lot of dreams, hopes. ... Being champ of the world, that's all that we ever thought about."
'Morning Edition' Sports Commentator Frank Deford Dies At 78
The Hall of Fame sportswriter was public radio's scholar of sports for some 37 years before hanging up his cleats earlier this year. Deford died Sunday at the age of 78 at his home in Key West, Fla.
Frank Deford, NPR's Longtime Philosopher Of Sports, Dies At 78
The sportswriter was a mainstay on Morning Edition for 37 years, applying his keen wit and incisive eye to games of every stripe. Deford died Sunday, just weeks after hanging up his cleats with NPR.
Frank Deford, Longtime Sports Commentator For NPR, Dies At 78
Frank Deford, NPR's longtime sports commentator, has died at age 78. The Hall of Fame sportswriter was a mainstay on Morning Edition for some 37 years until his retirement earlier this year.
Tiger Woods Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI In Florida
The all-time golf great was booked Monday morning in Jupiter, Fla., on suspicion of driving under the influence. He was released just a few hours later.
The Definitive Best-Looking NHL Player
Nashville Predators hockey player P.K. Subban asked teammate Mike Fisher, "How does it feel" to be the league's best-looking player? Fisher's wife Carrie Fisher agreed.
Why Rick And Canyon Barry Stay True To The 'Granny Shot'
NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry and son Canyon Barry talk about the tradition of underhand free throws. Rick swears by its accuracy, but players hardly ever use it.