Saturday Sports: College football; Philip Rivers' NFL return; Chicago Bears' likely move NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele discuss the first round of the College Football Playoffs, Philip Rivers' return to the NFL and a potential move for the Chicago Bears. Scott Simon
Russian luge athletes compete alongside Ukrainians in Lake Placid, N.Y. Russian athletes trying to qualify for the Winter Olympics are in Lake Placid, sharing the luge track with counterparts from Ukraine. It's complicated, like Russians' path to compete in Milan. Emily Russell
What to watch for in this weekend's College Football Playoff first round An unpredictable and exciting college football season is coming to a close. This weekend's first-round slate is set up for two tight games and two blowouts — but in the playoffs, anything goes. Becky Sullivan
After outcry over prices, FIFA to sell $60 tickets for the World Cup -- with a catch FIFA said it would sell $60 tickets to the World Cup, including for the final — but only for supporters of qualified teams. And the actual number of available tickets is limited. Rafael Nam
Fired Michigan football coach charged with home invasion and stalking Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore "barged his way" into the apartment of a woman with whom he had been having an affair after she reported the relationship to the school and he lost his job, prosecutors said. The Associated Press
Saturday Sports: Michigan's football coach fired; World Cup downhill skiing win; NFL NPR's Rob Schmitz and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss the latest on Sherrone Moore's case after his firing as head coach of Michigan football and subsequent arrest for assault. Rob Schmitz
Was Michael Jordan NBA's GOAT? Phil Jackson reflects on the 'Masters of the Game' Legendary NBA head coach Phil Jackson and sports writer Sam Smith talk about the stars who helped define the sport, including Jordan, Kobe, Shaq and "bad boy" Dennis Rodman. Tonya Mosley
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore jailed, hours after his firing Moore was jailed on Wednesday, according to court records, hours after he was fired for what the university said was an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member." The Associated Press
Philip Rivers' return to the NFL, by the numbers Philip Rivers is coming out of retirement at age 44 for a shot at playing for the Indianapolis Colts, who are struggling to make the playoffs. He last played in the NFL in 2021. Bill Chappell
Egypt and Iran object to playing in a Seattle 'Pride' match in next year's World Cup Local organizers had planned to include the June 26 game with Seattle's Pride celebrations. Then, FIFA announced the match would include Egypt and Iran, two countries where gay rights are nil. Becky Sullivan
