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Sarah Fuller became the first woman to play in a Power Five football game after kicking off for Vanderbilt in its game against Missouri on Saturday.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to ESPN's Howard Bryant about how college and pro football the COVID-19 surge. And, the complicated legacy soccer's Diego Maradona, who passed away this week at the age of 60.

Thousands of fans lined up from the early hours on Thursday to file past Maradona's wooden casket in the presidential palace. Argentina's beloved soccer star died on Wednesday.

President Trump has pardoned Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty to lying about a Russian contact. Hospitals are still short on PPE, months into the pandemic. Also, a filmmaker remembers Diego Maradona.

Legendary soccer player Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60. NPR's David Greene speaks to filmmaker Richard Sanders about Maradona's life.

Plus: NPR's Latino staffers share their memories of the Argentine soccer legend.

At least seven Ravens players have tested positive for the coronavirus this week, leading the NFL to postpone Thursday's game to Sunday.

Maradona rose from the slums of Buenos Aires to lead the Argentine national soccer team to World Cup glory, suffered from substance abuse and then had a second career as a coach.

The season begins eight months after it abruptly shut down because of the coronavirus. The premiere event — March Madness — was canceled, and it's hoped that won't be repeated for a second year.

"The opportunity to work with a great group of Black officials and exhibit our proficiency in executing our assignment is something I am really looking forward to," NFL referee Jerome Boger said.

When a storm knocked down trees across Mount Vernon, Iowa, Tommy Rhomberg made a bat for his friend. Demand skyrocketed after photos were posted online. He's raising money for a disaster relief fund.

How players from high school all the way to the NBA are navigating coronavirus this season.