Saturday Sports: NFL conference; Australian Open without Djokovic
NPR's Scott Simon and Meadowlark Media's Howard Bryant preview the NFL conference championship and an Australian Open final without Novak Djokovic.
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Between bombings, Ukrainians find fun (and a sense of normalcy) at a Kyiv ski resort
A ski resort in Kyiv offers a respite during a war that has lasted nearly two years. "We are looking forward to victory but we cannot put our lives on stop," says a parent who brought her family here.
Wrestling icon Vince McMahon resigns from WWE parent company after sex abuse suit
Wrestling icon Vince McMahon resigned Friday from WWE's parent company the day after a former employee filed a federal lawsuit accusing him and another former executive of serious sexual misconduct.
Four teams enter the NFL's Conference Championship with the Super Bowl in sight
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Washington Post Reporter Neil Greenberg about matchup advantages, x-factors and predictions as the NFL's Conference Championship begins.
1 big thing you need to know about the last 4 teams left in the NFL playoffs
Fans are eagerly awaiting Sunday's NFL conference championship games to find out which teams will go to the Super Bowl. If you don't follow the NFL, it might be a confusing time.
The Australian Open wraps up this weekend
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Ben Rothenberg, co-host of the podcast No Challenges Remaining, about the Australian Open finals.
Panthers agree to hire Dave Canales from the Buccaneers as their new head coach, AP sources say
The Carolina Panthers have agreed to hire Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales as their new head coach, according to two people familiar with the situation.
Criminal trial for Spain's former soccer head is proposed for his unwanted kiss
A high court judge also says three men who pressured Jenni Hermoso to absolve Luis Rubiales — by acting together in an attempt "to break the will" of the star forward — could also face charges.
Jim Harbaugh will leave Michigan to coach the NFL's Chargers
Harbaugh celebrates his first college football championship by going back to the NFL. He's headed to LA to coach the Chargers. He said he'll always be a loyal Wolverine to his Ann Arbor alma mater.
Palestinians find a bit of hope as their national soccer team advances in Asian Cup
The national team's 3-0 victory over Hong Kong brought Palestinians a moment of hope as the squad advances to the knockout stage for the first time in the AFC Asian Cup.