Alpine ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin qualifies for the upcoming Winter Olympics Mikaela Shiffrin, a gold medal contender in the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy is on a tear early in this winter's alpine ski racing season. She's now won all three slalom races. Becky Sullivan
Michael Jordan's fight against NASCAR heads to court Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are taking NASCAR to federal court Monday over antitrust allegations. The Associated Press
Saturday Sports: Crash of the Kansas City Chiefs; more NFL surprises NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss the surprising turkeys in the NFL. Scott Simon
How to talk sports in Seattle, and beyond, when you don't know ball Ever been stuck in a conversation that takes a turn in to the world of sports, yet you have no interest? We have a guide for you. Dyer Oxley
Portland Trail Blazers coach pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups has pleaded not guilty to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and another former NBA player. The Associated Press
Saturday Sports: National Women's Soccer League Championship; NFL; LeBron's return NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele discuss championship night in women's soccer and the return of King James to the NBA court. Scott Simon
Kid reporter has serious fun with Celtics A young reporter from Sports Illustrated Kids asked Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla a question about having fun. His answer got people talking. Justine Kenin
These soccer fans have sung their way to the National Women's Soccer League finals Washington Spirit and Gotham FC fans are showing up for their teams at the NWSL finals on Saturday in San Jose, Cal., with chants and songs like "Free DC" and "Gotham Roads." What do these songs and chants express about the teams? Chloe Veltman
Surf's down! Munich, until now an inland surfing hotspot, has lost its biggest wave Munich's famous river wave, the Eisbachwelle, vanished after a dredging in early November. Authorities are working to resurrect the beloved wave but impatient surfers have also tried their own methods. Rob Schmitz
Curaçao to Cape Verde: Small nations make big World Cup history From tiny Curaçao, to troubled Haiti's remarkable comeback, discover how some of the smallest nations in the world are defying the odds to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Alfie Pannell