Jul 06 London to Host 2012 Olympic Games By PBS News Hour London beat Paris in the final round of balloting Wednesday to secure the Olympic Games in 2012. Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch Olympic Choice The International Olympic Committee early Wednesday chose London to host the 2012 Summer Games over Paris, the early favorite. Social sciences professor and Olympic historian John MacAloon talks about the Olympics bidding process. Continue watching
Mar 17 Watch Major League Baseball Players Testify Before Congress About Steroid Use Current and former Major League Baseball players testified before the House Government Reform Committee on Thursday to discuss baseball's steroid problem. An expert discusses the potential impact of the congressional hearing on baseball and its drug policy. Continue watching
Mar 17 Watch Baseball Players Testify Before House Committe About Steroids Current and former Major League Baseball players testified before the House Government Reform Committee on Thursday to discuss baseball's steroid problem. Continue watching
Mar 14 Watch The NCAA Enacts New Academic Standards for Division I Sports Programs The National Collegiate Athletic Association announced new academic guidelines for all Division I sports programs effective this December. The new policy holds universities accountable for the declining graduation rates and failing student athletes. Continue watching
Mar 02 Watch Jackie Robinson Honored With Congressional Gold Medal On Wednesday, Congress honored Jackie Robinson with its highest civilian award. Kwame Holman reports on the posthumous awarding of the Congressional Gold Medal to Major League Baseball's first black player. Continue watching
Feb 07 Watch The New England Patriots Win Third Superbowl in Four Years The New England Patriots won their third Super Bowl in four years Sunday. Terence Smith speaks with an author and sportswriter to discuss the American tradition that is the Super Bowl. Continue watching
Jan 13 Watch Baseball Unveils Tougher Stance on Steroid Use Major League Baseball unveiled a new anti-steroids policy Thursday, detailing a plan requiring more frequent tests, testing of a wider scope of substances and harsher punishments. Continue watching
Dec 22 Watch Financing Stadiums Faces Political Hurdles On Tuesday, Washington D.C. passed a financing plan to pay for a new baseball stadium. Two economists explore the debate over public and private funding for sports arenas. Continue watching
Dec 09 Watch Soccer Star Mia Hamm Retires A sports columnist takes a look at the legacy of soccer star Mia Hamm the day after her final game. Continue watching