Sep 16 Eliud Kipchoge sets new world record in Berlin marathon win By Associated Press Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge set a new marathon world record, winning the Berlin race in 2 hours, 1 minute and 39 seconds on Sunday. Continue reading
Sep 10 Watch 7:43 Concussions, Trump, and the NFL's biggest dangers to tackle By some measures, the NFL is in great shape. But the sport is also wrestling with the long-term health threats for players, as well as attacks by President Trump over high-profile political protests. To write his new book "The Big… Continue watching
Sep 09 Watch 5:06 Osaka's win at U.S. Open overshadowed by Williams' penalties By PBS News Hour Tennis player Naomi Osaka beat her idol Serena Williams at the U.S. Open on Saturday, becoming the first person representing Japan to win a Grand Slam single. But the milestone was marked by claims that Williams’ penalties for her anger… Continue watching
Sep 04 Watch 9:23 What believing in Colin Kaepernick means for Nike Nike just launched a new advertising campaign featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who came to national prominence by protesting police brutality and racial injustice by kneeling during the national anthem before games. Nike’s move has reignited a national debate,… Continue watching
Sep 04 Watch 8:00 Billie Jean King on athlete activism: 'Our job is to lead' By Jeffrey Brown Billie Jean King, one of the most renowned and beloved athletes of our time, made her mark on the court as the top women’s tennis player in the world. Off the court, she continues her advocacy for equality. King joins… Continue watching
Aug 30 In Larry Nassar sex-assault case, NCAA exonerates Michigan State By Associated Press The NCAA has cleared Michigan State University of any rules violations in the Larry Nassar sexual-assault scandal, the school announced Thursday. Continue reading
Aug 26 In tennis, a long history of white elitism has not stopped black women from winning By Kamala Kelkar Four women of color are representing America this week at the in the last 50th annual Grand Slam championship. Yet, their talents and prestige do not shield them from the sport’s legacy of elitism. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 7:59 Why aren't American men winning Grand Slams? By Christopher Booker While Serena and Venus Williams, Sloane Stephens and Madison Keys continue to represent America at the world’s top tennis tournaments, the men’s side has not seen a Grand Slam winner since Andy Roddick in 2003. Katrina Adams, the U.S. Tennis… Continue watching
Aug 14 Watch 6:09 Maryland football player's heatstroke death raises scrutiny of coaching University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair, 19, was hospitalized in May after he had trouble breathing and standing upright during practice. His death two weeks later sent shockwaves through the college football world and raised questions about the coaching… Continue watching
Jul 20 Watch 5:56 Ohio State University faces lawsuits over who knew about athlete sex abuse More than 100 former Ohio State University students have alleged abuse by a former team doctor and professor, Richard Strauss. The investigation began in April with former members of the men's wrestling team coming forward. Since then, athletes from 14… Continue watching