3 Things To Know About The NFL Draft That Don't Have Much To Do With Football
Most notably, a 22-year-old German wide receiver could be the first player drafted straight from Europe to the NFL.
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Even Though It's April, Sports Headlines Scream Football
With the NFL draft and 2 quarterbacks in court, football proves it can make news year round, and not always for the right reasons. Our commentator says football, not baseball, is our national pastime.
British Inquest Finds Police At Fault For Hillsborough Soccer Stadium Disaster
An inquest into the deaths of 96 soccer fans in a British sports stadium has concluded that faulty policing was responsible. The supporters of Liverpool Football Club were crushed to death during a game in 1989. Their relatives had to fight for nearly 30 years to overcome a police cover-up, which included allegations that the fans themselves were to blame for the disaster.
Former Cleveland Browns QB Johnny Manziel Is Indicted On Assault Charge
A Dallas County grand jury indicted the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner after an ex-girlfriend accused him of hitting her and rupturing her eardrum earlier this year.
British Jury Blames Police For 96 Deaths In Hillsborough Soccer Stadium Disaster
The findings contradict what had stood as the official explanation: that Liverpool fans died in the 1989 incident because of an accident that was worsened by their own behavior.
Ahead Of Rio Games, Olympic Historian Says Terror Attacks Are A Concern
Lourdes Garcia-Navarro talks to Olympics historian David Wallechinsky about the preparations, and worries, 100 days before the Olympic Games start in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tom Brady's 'Deflategate' Suspension Reinstated By Appeals Court
Tom Brady's four-game suspension by the NFL for reportedly deflating footballs is back on. The penalty was overturned by federal judge last summer, who agreed with Brady's argument that the penalty was unfair. But on Monday, a three-judge panel disagreed, saying the NFL was within its rights when it imposed the suspension.
Astronaut Completes London Marathon From The International Space Station
About 38,000 runners competed in the London Marathon today – and one of them ran it in orbit 200 miles above Earth. British astronaut Tim Peake says microgravity is "perfect" for post-race recovery.
The Week In Sports
The NFL Draft is this week. Mike Pesca, host of Slate's The Gist explains which teams want what, and the stories behind potential trades to Rachel Martin.
A Child Bride At 13, She's Turned Herself Into A Prize-Winning Wrestler
On the wrestling mat, this young woman from an unassuming Indian village fights back against patriarchy and prejudice.