Jan 23 NFL releases statement on underinflated footballs investigation By Justin Scuiletti The National Football League released a statement on Friday regarding their investigation into the New England Patriots' use of 11 underinflated footballs during Sunday's championship game against the Indianapolis Colts. Continue reading
Jan 22 Patriots head coach Belichick: 'I had no knowledge whatsoever' about deflated footballs By Justin Scuiletti New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick denied any knowledge concerning the use of underinflated footballs during the team's blowout victory against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday. Belichick, addressing the media Thursday morning about the controversy, said he didn't learn about… Continue reading
Dec 31 Watch 10:49 Rose Bowl opponents team up to raise awareness of rare blood disorder By PBS News Hour Florida State and Oregon, two of college football's top teams, will go head-to-head in the Rose Bowl while teaming up to push for more research on a rare blood disorder few Americans even know exist. Hari Sreenivasan learns more from… Continue watching
Dec 08 Watch 4:40 Sorting out the controversy over who's playing in the college football playoffs By PBS News Hour 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
Nov 28 Ray Rice wins appeal; NFL suspension lifted By Justin Scuiletti Former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice is now eligible to return to the National Football League after winning an appeal of his indefinite suspension, the Associated Press reports. Continue reading
Nov 19 Jason Collins, first openly gay NBA player, reflects on legacy, life after basketball By Sarah McHaney, Crispin Lopez After a 13-year career in the NBA, Jason Collins, the first openly gay professional basketball player, is retiring. Eighteen months ago Collins came out as gay through a first person article published in Sports Illustrated. In the first line he… Continue reading
Nov 17 Watch 6:05 DEA investigates use of painkillers to keep NFL players in the game By PBS News Hour National Football League teams were hit with surprise federal inspections on Sunday as part of an ongoing investigation of prescription drug abuse, tied to a lawsuit brought by former players. Jeffrey Brown talks to Sally Jenkins of The Washington Post,… Continue watching
Nov 08 Watch 6:15 Why Brandi Chastain reversed her stand on kids' soccer safety By PBS News Hour U.S. soccer star Brandi Chastain has changed her mind about kids heading the ball in soccer, saying the practice should be banned for players aged 14 and younger. NewsHour Weekend's William Brangham discusses the issue with the World Cup and… Continue watching
Oct 27 Watch Empowering students with disabilities to find exercise they love By PBS News Hour Physical education is required in most American high schools, but for teenagers with physical and developmental disabilities, there can be greater restrictions on how they can get active. The NewsHour’s April Brown reports on how schools in Florida’s Miami-Dade County… Continue watching