March Madness Gears Up
The NCAA men's basketball tournament gets underway on Thursday. Normally, March Madness is a truly wild tournament. This year, because of COVID-19, it's going to have a very different look.
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NCAA Women's Basketball: UConn Again A Top Seed. But Starting Without Its Famed Coach
UConn Head Coach Geno Auerimma has tested positive for the coronavirus and won't be able to join his team until the second round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament.
'Why Are We Playing College Basketball Right Now?': NCAA And COVID-19
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with sportswriter Christine Brennan of USA Today about the NCAA COVID-19 rules. She points out that the women's team is playing in Texas, which has no mask mandate.
Boxing Great, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Dies At 66
Hagler is considered one of the greatest middleweight boxers in history. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993.
New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees Retires
Drew Brees, 42, regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, is calling it quits after 20 NFL seasons. Brees is a 13-time Pro Bowler and a one-time Super Bowl champion.
NCAA Men's Basketball Teams Are About To Converge On Indianapolis
Thousands will gather in Indianapolis this month for the NCAA Men's Division One Basketball Championships. While welcoming the economic boost, some are concerned about crowds during the pandemic.
As States Consider Restrictions On Trans Athletes, What Does The Science Say?
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Eric Vilain about the debate over transgender athletes participating in sports and what science can contribute to the discussion.
Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Boxing Great, Is Dead At 66
Hagler, the undisputed middleweight champion between 1980 to 1987, died on Saturday.
Week In Sports: College Basketball Faces Coronavirus Crisis
A slew of college basketball players have tested positive for the coronavirus. Also, what may race-based concussion tests in the NFL mean for retired Black players?
Minor League Baseball To Experiment With Robotic Umpires
The robot could help rein in different interpretations of the strike zone among umpires. It also limits the ability of catchers to frame a pitch. The machine will appear in select Low-A games.