Japan has its first Japanese sumo champion in 19 years. In recent decades the sport has been dominated by Mongolians. Sumo commentator Doreen Simmons explains the shift.
Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to sportswriter Clinton Yates, of ESPN's The Undefeated about Serena Williams, who defeated her sister Venus to win the Australian Open — her 23rd Grand Slam win.
All four of the women and men who made it to the Australian Open singles finals are in their 30s. Courtney Nguyen writes for the Women's Tennis Association, explains why older athletes are dominating.
NPR's Scott Simon and Howard Bryant of ESPN.com talk about tennis, and the legacy of Serena and Venus Williams. The two faced off in the Australian Open.
USA Luge is looking for competitors to hop in those sleds and rip down icy tracks at about 90 miles an hour. It is throwing regional events to find new, young talent.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Sports Illustrated senior writer Jon Wertheim about the performances of Roger Federer and Venus Williams at the Australian Open.
For the first time in decades, the struggling U.S. team may not qualify for next year's World Cup. But the return of Bruce Arena, who led the team to two World Cups, brings hopes of a turnaround.