Saturday Sports: Remembering Dick Butkus; WNBA finals; Red River rivalry
Scott and ESPN's Michele Steele remember Dick Butkus, preview the WNBA Finals and a very special installment of the Red River Rivalry.
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A deaf football team will debut a 5G-connected augmented reality helmet to call plays
The helmet, developed by AT&T and Gallaudet University, will debut at the school's Saturday game. When a coach chooses a play on a tablet, it will then display on a small lens on the player's helmet.
Headed to the MLB playoffs, the underdog Orioles have revitalized Baltimore
It's been years since Baltimore Orioles fans have seen a season like this. They say it's been worth the wait.
Simone Biles becomes the most decorated gymnast in history
After a two-year absence and less than three months into her return to competition, the American superstar won the individual all-around title at the world championships for the sixth time.
U.S. women dominate world gymnastic championships
NPR's Juana Summers talks with editor in chief of Gymnastics Now Patricia Duffy, who is in Belgium for the World Gymnastics Championships, about the U.S. record-breaking win and notable gymnasts.
Headed to the MLB playoffs, the underdog Orioles have revitalized Baltimore
The Baltimore Orioles have clinched a spot on the playoffs for the first time in years. The new, younger team has revived the city's hope for a World Series.
2023 WNBA Finals: Las Vegas Aces vs. New York Liberty
The Las Vegas Aces will face off Sunday against the New York Liberty in the WNBA Finals. NPR's A Martinez talks to basketball analyst Terrika Foster-Brasby about what makes the two teams powerhouses.
Remembering Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus who died at 80
The Chicago Bears announced Thursday that Dick Butkus, who is still considered one of the greatest defensive players in league history, had died.
Dick Butkus, fearsome Hall of Fame Chicago Bears linebacker, dies at 80
Butkus, a middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears whose speed and ferocity set the standards for the position in the modern era, died Thursday, the team announced. He was 80.
The Minnesota Twins have broken their 21-year playoffs loss streak
Up until recently, the Minnesota Twins had one of the longest streaks running. They hadn't won a playoff game since 2002. Now, they're celebrating their first playoff series win in 21 years.