Super Bowl Coaches More Alike Than You Might Think
Bob Ryan former, long-time columnist for the Boston Globe joins Robert Siegel to talk about the two very different men, Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll.
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The Tennis Court Offers A Good Lesson For The NFL
As Deflategate and other embarrassing incidents continue to hit the NFL, commentator Frank Deford says a selfless act by a little-known tennis player could teach the league something about fairness.
Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch Shows Up For Media Day, Kinda
At a mandatory NFL media appearance for the upcoming Super Bowl, Marshawn Lynch stuck to one response Tuesday: "I'm just here so I won't get fined."
In Phoenix, Super Bowl Madness In Full Swing
Super Bowl madness is in full swing in Phoenix, where the majority of fans have flocked for Sunday's championship. Budget hotels have suddenly turned pricey, buildings have been covered in sponsors' colors — and there's even some references to the two teams competing in the game.
Gamesmanship Or Cheating: A History Quiz
Whatever happens with the investigation of Deflategate, there is sometimes a blurry line between gaining a competitive advantage and downright cheating.
How Do Some Highly Paid Athletes Go Bankrupt? They're Risk Takers
A study finds that among NBA players, those most likely to go broke after retirement are the ones who fired off the most 3-point shots while playing.
Australia Banking On 'Wild Thing' At Australian Open
It's time for the quarterfinals at the Australian Open. NPR's Melissa Block speaks to ESPN contributor, Kamakshi Tandon from Melbourne, Australia about who is playing well and who is packing for home.
NCAA To Return Penn State Wins Lost After Sandusky Scandal
The NCAA has settled a lawsuit with Penn State over sanctions it imposed on the school related to a child abuse scandal involving one of the school's assistant football coaches. Under the settlement, all of Penn State's victories between 1998 and 2011 will be restored and the school will donate $60 million anti-child abuse programs. State officials sued to repeal a consent decree issued in 2012 after the serial abuses of former coach Jerry Sandusky were revealed.
Intended For Millennials, Dish's Sling TV Is A Cord Cutter's Dream
Dish Network soon debuts its Sling TV streaming service, with a small group of cable channels for $20 a month. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans tried it and says Sling TV is a welcome challenge to cable.
Scientists Say The NFL's 'Deflate-Gate' Isn't All Hot Air
Two scientists say the New England Patriots could have gained some advantage from deflating a ball in Sunday's game. But was it worth the risk?