Boston Champ Juggles Marathons, 5 Kids, Kenyan Farm
The daughter of peasant farmers, Edna Kiplagat was the fastest woman in the Beantown race by nearly a minute.
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ESPN Layoffs Begin, And Some 100 Employees May Lose Jobs
The cuts have already hit some well-known names, including veteran NFL reporter Ed Werder, college football analyst Danny Kanell and college basketball reporter C.L. Brown.
In Fast-Paced China, Marathon Craze Is Off And Running (Despite A Clumsy Start)
Six years ago, China held 22 marathons; this year, more than 400 are scheduled. But it's long-distance running with Chinese characteristics, and some twists including cigarettes and fruity soap.
Washington Capitals Could Win Regular Season But Lose Championship
The Washington Capitals could be the first NHL team to win the regular season three times without winning the Stanley Cup. David Greene talks to Ian Oland, who co-founded a fan blog for the team.
Wearing A Hijab, A Young Muslim Boxer Enters The Ring
After three years of training and a battle with USA Boxing over its uniform policy, Amaiya Zafar will fight in her first competitive bout on Saturday. She says she fell in love with the sport at 13.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Retiring From NASCAR At Season's End
The star driver told NPR just two weeks ago that he wasn't sure when he'd be leaving the sport. He recently took time off to recover from a concussion.
Trump, The Golfer In Chief
President Trump plays a lot of golf. But not nearly as much as Woodrow Wilson.
Saturday Sports: Serena Williams Is Pregnant
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN the Magazine about tennis and Serena Williams' pregnancy.
Soccer Team Bus Bombing Was Part Of Stock Option Plot, German Prosecutors Say
Earlier this month, three explosions went off near a bus carrying the Borussia Dortmund soccer team. A man has been arrested; authorities say he was trying to drive down the price of the team's stock.