What Makes Mira Rai Run?
She dreamed of a better life outside her village in Nepal. But she was broke and had run out of hope. Then she tried a 31-mile trail race.
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Saturday Sports: Possible Changes In Baseball
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN about possible rule changes for Major League Baseball that are designed to make games shorter.
Young Mexican Driver Rises To Top Of NASCAR Ranks
A young Mexican driver is making the leap to NASCAR's top level this year, and he's looking to bring more Latino fans with him. Along with the addition of Daniel Suárez, NASCAR is pursuing efforts to become more diverse.
WATCH: 2 Table Tennis Titleholders Have Epic, 766-Shot Rally
Li Jie and Hitomi Sato met at the Qatar Open on Thursday and wound up in a battle of wills that lasted more than 10 minutes and perhaps defied the average human ability to focus.
Major League Baseball Poised To Change Intentional Walk Rule
The proposed rule change would mean forgoing actually throwing four pitches. Instead, the bench would simply signal to the umpire that the manager wants to give the batter a free pass.
Go To College, Play Video Games. E-Sports Make A Play For The Big Ten
There's no prize money involved, although League of Legends maker Riot Games offers scholarships for the e-sports teams at Ohio State and competitors at other Big Ten campuses.
NBA Teams Enjoy 1 More Day Off Before All-Star Break Ends
Over the weekend, the NBA held its all-star game — which is the traditional mid-season break. In reality, the regular season already is two-thirds over. It's now a sprint to the finish.
NBA Players More Confident To Speak Out On Political Issues Than Other Sport Leagues
Recently the players, coaches and staff from the NBA have been politically and socially outspoken. Dave Zirin, sports editor of The Nation, talks about the activist culture of national sports leagues.
Government Sues Lance Armstrong, Wants $100 Million
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to New York Times sportswriter Juliet Macur about the government's lawsuit against cyclist Lance Armstrong, which now goes to a jury trial.
Saturday Sports: A Winning Streak And A Losing Streak
A weekly update on the world of sports! This week, a look at the women's basketball team with the most wins, and the team that hasn't won a single game all year.