No. 1s: The Latest Greatest Of All Time
The NBA will soon crown another team as the best. And another MVP will be named. But commentator Frank Deford says such titles of greatness are fleeting.
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Ladies, Want Women's Sports To Get More Attention? Pony Up
Some critics say that women's sports aren't treated the same as men's sports when it comes to coverage, marketing and advertising. Frank Deford has some thoughts about why that is, and how it can change.
A 'Decadent And Depraved' Derby With Hunter S. Thompson
Illustrator Ralph Steadman had never heard of Hunter S. Thompson before he flew to Churchill Downs on assignment to cover the Kentucky Derby. But after an unforgettable, booze-ridden weekend with the writer, Steadman's life was never the same.
Get Off My Lawn! And Other Grumblings About Sports Today
Frank Deford's friend "the Sports Curmudgeon" reflects on some of the things that bother him about the sports world.
Hard Hits, Hard Liquor In 'The Summer of Beer and Whiskey'
In the 1880s, it took a German immigrant to change America's pastime forever. Chris Von der Ahe founded the St. Louis Browns and later helped form a new baseball league. Author Edward Achorn recalls baseball's early days in his new book.
Week In Sports: NBA's Oklahoma Loses Star Player To Injury
There were big NBA playoff games Friday night, plus a potentially game-changing injury for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Weekend Edition Saturday host Scott Simon talks to NPR's Tom Goldman for the sports news of the week.
Routine On U.S. Racetracks, Horse Doping Is Banned In Europe
The Americans and the Europeans have different approaches to horse racing, and one key split is over the question of doping. While many drugs are allowed in the U.S., they are banned in European racing.
Week In Sports: Red Sox's Good Week A Bright Spot For Boston
Weekend Edition Saturday host talks with ESPN.com and ESPN Magazine contributor Howard Bryant about the how the baseball seasons is going for a few teams and also how the NBA playoffs are shaping up.
The Pitch For More No. 42s
There's more buzz than usual this year around baseball legend Jackie Robinson, who made his major league debut on April 15, 1947. But commentator Frank Deford says there isn't enough buzz in college athletics to help shape the Robinsons of the future.
What Spectators Add To The Marathon Experience
Many of those injured, and at least two of those who were killed, in the Boston Marathon explosions were there to cheer the runners on. Runners count the smiles, cheers and witty signs from spectators to motivate them along the way. Runner and writer Erin Ryan talks about what spectators contribute.