The Palestinian soccer team just made history, sparking a moment of joy amid war
There's a rare moment of joy as Palestinians celebrate their national soccer team's win at the Asian Cup, which sends them to the knockout stage.
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NBA suspends Tristan Thompson after he tests positive for performance-enhancing drugs
The penalties for performance-enhancing drug use in the NBA are a 25-game suspension for the first offense, a 55-game suspension for the second offense and dismissal from the NBA on the third offense.
Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass gets threats after missing important field goal
The three points would have tied the playoff game against Kansas City; instead the Bills lost. After a cat adoption agency that Bass supports reminded fans to show him some love, donations poured in.
Cam McCormick, college football tight end, will play an unprecedented 9th season
The NCAA granted McCormick extra years of eligibility after he had several seasons end by injuries at the University of Oregon. He will play an unprecedented ninth season at the University of Miami.
Detroit rejoices as Lions win their second playoffs game in decades
It's an exciting time for Detroit. The city's NFL football team, the Detroit Lions, won its 2nd playoff game this season, ending a decades-long drought and bringing some joy to long suffering fans.
Here's what happened in the NFL playoffs over the weekend — on and off the field
This Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens will clash in the AFC Championship Game, while the Detroit Lions will tangle with the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game.
Some NFL fans say they're sick of Taylor Swift coverage during games
Out of the 11 Kansas City Chiefs games she's been to, the team has won eight of them. The latest was a thriller against Buffalo Bills — her boyfriend Travis Kelce scored two touchdowns.
Stanford's VanDerveer sets record for most college basketball coaching wins
Stanford's Tara VanDerveer now holds the record for most coaching wins in NCAA basketball history — men's or women's. NPR's A Martinez talks to Ben Pickman of The Athletic.
Tara VanDerveer is now the winningest coach in college basketball history
VanDerveer, in her 38th season as Stanford coach, passed Duke's Coach K's record. She's helped the women's sport come a long way since she started her college basketball career over 50 years ago.
California governor sacks effort to limit tackle football for kids
A California proposal to phase out tackle football for children under twelve came to a screeching halt when the governor stepped in and said he wouldn't support it.