Nov 03 What really causes home field advantage – and why it’s on the decline By Konstantinos Pelechrinis, The Conversation A data scholar explains why playing at home doesn't provide the boost that it once did. Continue reading
Oct 08 Watch 4:31 News Wrap: Turkish forces deploy to Syrian border after U.S. troops leave In our news wrap Tuesday, Turkey moved troops into position for an offensive against Kurdish forces in northeastern Syria, after President Trump ordered U.S. troops out of the area. Also, Hong Kong's chief executive is warning that she might call… Continue watching
Oct 07 Watch 5:55 NBA’s Chinese business interests clash with free speech in Hong Kong tweet controversy It started with a tweet from the Houston Rockets' general manager -- words of support for the protests in Hong Kong -- that prompted swift backlash from Chinese financial backers. How the league then handled the conflict between its business… Continue watching
Jul 04 Watch 2:27 News Wrap: Three Saudi cities rocked by suicide bombings By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, suicide bombings rocked three different cities in Saudi Arabia, just before the end of Ramadan. Two security officers died, in addition to the bombers. Also, the leader of the United Kingdom’s Independence Party, which is… Continue watching
Dec 02 WATCH LIVE: Senate hearing on domestic violence in professional sports By News Desk The Senate Commerce Committee Tuesday will hold a hearing on domestic violence in professional sports. Continue reading
Apr 30 Donald Sterling’s ‘plantation’: the corrupt economy of NBA franchises By Christopher Mackin Donald Sterling's racist comments aside, his ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers exposes a systematic problem with the corporate ownership structure of NBA franchises and the American workplace. Continue reading
Jul 09 Watch Amid Media Hype and Cleveland Hopes, LeBron James Moves to Miami NBA star LeBron James announced Thursday that he was leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers to join the Miami Heat. Judy Woodruff reports on the media frenzy surrounding his decision and examines the reactions of fans in both Cleveland and Miami with… Continue watching