What are the best basketball shoes? Scientists discover what makes basketball shoes squeak on the courts, and celebrate their discovery by making music. Scott Simon
Saturday Sports: Men and women's March madness; MLB opening day NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele talk men and women's March madness. Scott Simon
Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of DUI, authorities say Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI. The Martin County Sheriff's Office said Woods was not injured. The Associated Press
2 games for the U.S. men's soccer team are a preview of their chances in the World Cup The U.S. men's national soccer team is set to host two World Cup contenders, Belgium and Portugal, in blockbuster friendly matchups that will show whether the Americans have a chance at success. Becky Sullivan
Americans seek redemption at figure skating worlds, just weeks after the Olympics Figure Skating World Championships in Prague end on Saturday. Americans Amber Glenn and Ilia Malinin are within medals' reach after disappointing finishes at last month's Olympics. Rachel Treisman
The Olympic committee bans trans athletes from women's events, raising many questions The International Olympic Committee will require all athletes who want to participate in women's events to undergo genetic testing. The policy takes effect for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. Rachel Treisman
Sonics fans can celebrate but 'don't pour drinks yet,' says Seattle sports writer Seattle basketball fans are excitedly holding their breath now that the door has been opened for a new NBA team in the city. KUOW Staff
Dodgers hope to become first major league team to three-peat in 26 years The Los Angeles Dodgers open the regular season as the two-time defending World Series champions. With Major League Baseball's biggest payroll, they're going for a three-peat. Steve Futterman
The potential return of the Seattle SuperSonics and the Sonics Guy who never gave up hope After 18 years without an NBA team, Seattle-area basketball fans see hope on the horizon. It's a hope for a return of the SuperSonics that one fan never lost. John O'Brien
Locals respond to potential return of the Seattle SuperSonics — not just a regular team The potential for a return of the SuperSonics to Seattle is not exactly a slam dunk, yet. But now that the NBA's leadership officially favors exploring expansion to Seattle, it scores some big points toward the city winning a team once again. Dyer Oxley