Kobe Bryant's Life And Career By The Numbers
After 20 years in the NBA, the point guard plays his last game Wednesday night.
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Oakland And The Warriors: NBA Team's Success Mirrors Rise Of Home City
They're called the Golden State Warriors and are claimed by the entire Bay Area. But really, the Warriors belong to Oakland, Calif. The rise of the team from irrelevance to NBA champions mirrors the rise of the city itself.
WATCH: Marbles Fight To The Bitter End For Victory
Take a break from the news for a totally compelling, entirely gravity-driven race that captured hearts and minds on the Internet this week. Plus: literary parodies, because this is NPR.
Woe Canada! Your Teams Didn't Make The NHL Playoffs
For only the second time in almost 50 years, no Canadian team will play in the NHL playoffs. From Michigan, commentator John U. Bacon looks at the angst this is causing north of the border.
Baseball Fan Has A Strategy For Catching Foul Balls
The Detroit Tigers' season-ticket holder broke his personal record on Monday — catching five foul balls in a single game. His secret? Showing up on foul weather days means fewer fair-weather fans.
That Hole-In-One: The Other Amazing Thing About The 2016 Masters
Three players made history, teaming up to record three aces on a single hole on the same day for the first time ever at the Masters.
Brazil's Latest Headache: Ticket Sales Lag For Rio Olympics
The Summer Games open Aug. 5 in Rio de Janeiro, but the country's many problems seem to be turning off ticket buyers in Brazil and abroad.
How Venture Capitalists Shaped The Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are just one win away from the best regular season record in NBA history. How was the team built? A lot like a Silicon Valley start up, actually. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Bruce Schoenfeld, who has written about the Warriors style of play.
Willett Wins Masters; Defending Champ Spieth's Game Collapses On 12th Hole
There was a stunning end to the Masters golf tournament on Sunday. Last year's winner Jordan Spieth gave up a significant advantage, falling apart down the stretch and losing to Danny Willett.
Brother Of Masters Winner Steals Twitter Spotlight
P.J. Willet posted on Twitter while his brother Danny was winning the Masters golf tournament on Sunday. P.J. also mocked his brother's opponent Jordan Spieth for playing so slowly.