How Sports Talk Radio Navigates The Coronavirus Pandemic
What are sports talk radio hosts talking about now that there are no sports being played? The same thing as everyone else: Coronavirus. Turns out, it's a pretty good fit for the format.
NCAA Board of Governors To Ensure Fair Compensation For College Athletes
The NCAA Board of Governors is clearing the way for college athletes to be compensated for the use of their name, image and likeness. Colleges would not be allowed to pay them.
College Players Are Now Closer To Getting Paid, After NCAA Board OKs Plan
The change could be in place by the 2021-22 school year, as the NCAA backs measures that would let collegiate athletes' ability be paid for their name, image and likeness.
NCAA Moves To Allow College Athletes To Profit
A key NCAA panel has cleared the way for college athletes to be paid. Once approved, athletes could get sponsorship and endorsement deals but would not get money from their universities or colleges.
Japan's Abe Says No Tokyo Olympics Next Year Unless COVID-19 Can Be Contained
The prime minister said it would be "impossible" to hold the already delayed Summer Olympics and Paralympics in 2021 if the disease is not brought under control.
Athletes, Fans Find Creative Ways To Get Their Sports Fix
The coronavirus pandemic has sidelined sports. Athletes scramble to find competition elsewhere, and fans struggle to find their fix.
NBA Says Teams Can Reopen Practice Facilities In Early May, If Local Rules Allow
The NBA is eyeing May 8 for teams to reopen team practice facilities, if they're able to. There will be restrictions, including no practices and no more than four players at a facility at one time.
A Saudi Arabian Investment Fund Is Planning To Purchase Newcastle United
A Saudi Arabian investment fund wants to buy an English soccer club, Newcastle United. Some fans have welcomed the move — but human rights groups want it stopped.
The Coronavirus Pandemic Puts The NFL Season At Risk
The NFL draft has passed, which usually means it is time to look ahead toward the season. But the coronavirus pandemic has left players and fans uncertain whether the season will happen at all.
Even The LA Lakers Got A PPP Small Business Loan
The $3.7 billion NBA franchise and a handful of businesses are returning money they received from a federal program that was intended to help small companies hurt by the coronavirus pandemic.
'The Last Dance': ESPN Releases Michael Jordan Documentary
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with ESPN's Michael Wilbon about the Michael Jordan documentary, The Last Dance.
Saturday Sports: NFL Draft Satisfies When Games Can't
The NFL draft does a great job of distracting fans who've been missing sports. Plus: Notre Dame's Muffet McGraw retires after coaching women's basketball for 33 years.
'Why We Swim' Looks For Answers In People And Places Across The Globe
Author Bonnie Tsui reminds us that humankind once sprang from — and still seeks — water. "Even if we can't get in the water right now," she says, "the ocean will be waiting for us."
Notre Dame Basketball Coach Muffet McGraw Wants To See More Women Coaching
After 33 years and two women's basketball championships at Notre Dame, Muffet McGraw retired this week. She's been outspoken about having more women leaders in sports.
NFL Kicks Off Its First 'Fully Virtual' Draft Tonight
"Draft day 2020, much different than we ever imagined, but it's going to be fun," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in a video tour of his basement where he'll preside over the three-day event.
NFL Draft Moves Online Amid Pandemic
Tonight's NFL draft will be like no other in history. College's top football prospects won't meet in a big banquet hall. Instead, many will connect from home through TV and remote cameras.
Routes To Make Art: Runner Mispells Message Of Hope
When the Boston Marathon was postponed because of COVID-19, Lindsay Devers decided to run alone, and to use her route to "write" Boston Strong. When she finished, the n was missing from strong.
MLB Punishes Red Sox In Sign Stealing Scandal
A league investigation found that J.T. Watkins, the team's video replay operator, was the major culprit in the 2018 scheme. The team has lost a draft pick and Watkins is suspended without pay.