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Baseball's Regular Season Winds Down, Playoffs Days Away
09/23/2014 9:04 AM

A handful of Major League Baseball teams have clinched their divisions ? others are in tight races. This is the final week of baseball's regular season.

With Dark Humor, Anger And Empathy, Women Respond To The NFL
09/22/2014 9:00 PM

Women, who make up 45 percent of the NFL's fan base, are critical the league's handling of domestic abuse scandals. But some will still support their team and express sympathy for the players.

Canadian Surfers Ride Chocolate River's Waves For Miles
09/22/2014 8:59 AM

A muddy river in the Canadian province of New Brunswick is developing a reputation for its waves. A pair of surfers set a distance record, riding the wave of a tidal bore up the Petitcodiac River.

After Major Image Fumbles, NFL Now Runs Into Congress
09/22/2014 8:59 AM

Domestic violence and child abuse allegations against NFL stars have put the country's most-watched sports league in the congressional spotlight.

MLB Division-Clinchers, NCAA Football Trouble: The Week In Sports
09/21/2014 1:46 PM

As the MLB enters the home stretch, four divisions have winners. In NCAA football, Slate.com's Mike Pesca tells NPR's Wade Goodwyn that Florida looks good in spite of Jameis Winston's suspension.

From Podcast To Broadcast: 'Men In Blazers' Gets The ESPN Bump
09/20/2014 8:55 PM

The soccer podcast Men In Blazers started out as a modest Grantland podcast, then blew up when ESPN included them during World Cup coverage. As hosts Michael Davies and Roger Bennett tell NPR's Arun Rath, they'll soon have their own show on NBC Sports.

What Fans, Parents Are Saying About The NFL Lately
09/20/2014 8:55 PM

It's been a rough couple of weeks for the NFL and the entire sport of football. What are fans and parents of young football players thinking and saying about the sport they love?

Ravens Fans Line Up To Trade In Ray Rice Jerseys At Stadium
09/20/2014 5:43 PM

It reportedly took more than an hour to get through the line around the Baltimore stadium. ESPN is reporting on what it calls "a pattern of misinformation and misdirection" by the team and the NFL.

The Week In Sports: Serious Problems For The NFL
09/20/2014 11:34 AM

ESPN reports the Baltimore Ravens knew more about the domestic violence case against Ray Rice earlier than they've admitted. NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN.com's Howard Bryant discuss the controversy.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell: 'I Got It Wrong'
09/19/2014 9:13 PM

Calls for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to resign continue as the league grapples with how it handled a series of abuse scandals. Goodell has kept a low profile during the crisis.

NFL Commissioner: 'We Will Get Our House In Order'
09/19/2014 7:24 PM

Roger Goodell has been embroiled in controversy over how the league has handled off-field violent behavior of some of its star players. He said he had not considered resigning.

NFL Fans Still Watch Football Despite Players' Scandals
09/19/2014 9:02 AM

As NFC division rivals Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons took to the field Thursday night, fans watching at nearby sports bars reflected on what's currently a tumultuous time for the NFL.

Fans Call On NFL To Address Domestic Violence Issues
09/18/2014 8:58 PM

On Thursday night, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head to Atlanta to play the Atlanta Falcons. Local football fans talk about the broader issue of domestic abuse among professional football players.

In Other Historic Vote, Scotland Golf Club Admits Women
09/18/2014 8:48 PM

Some Scots cast another historic vote this week, admitting women to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club. Until now, women could golf outside the club but not even enter the building as guests.

NFL's Greg Hardy Sits Out While Domestic Violence Case Is Appealed
09/18/2014 9:06 AM

Carolina Panthers player Greg Hardy agreed to be put on the NFL's exempt list until his legal troubles are settled. His case is one of several that brought scrutiny to the NFL.