Chess body investigating ex-world champion who accused Daniel Naroditsky of cheating U.S. chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died this week at age 29. Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik had accused Naroditsky, among others, of cheating in the sport. Alana Wise
The answer to all your questions about the latest sports betting scandal? Money NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Kevin Blackistone, a national sports columnist at The Washington Post, about where Thursday's NBA gambling arrests fit within the history of sports gambling scandals. Daniel Ofman
Toronto is in the World Series for the first time in 32 years. Fans are full of hope The city of Toronto is buzzing in anticipation for their Blue Jays first World Series since 1993. Ahmad Damen
NBA coach Chauncey Billups, player Terry Rozier arrested in FBI gambling probe Prosecutors say Rozier and others passed confidential intel to organized crime groups to help wager on NBA games. Billups allegedly participated in a separate scheme involving underground poker games. Becky Sullivan
Sports ticket prices are getting more expensive — and pricing out many fans For sports fans, there's nothing as exciting as going to see your team play. But what was once an affordable form of entertainment is becoming increasingly more expensive and pricing some loyal fans out. Rafael Nam
Seattle Mariners' historic season ends in a dramatic Game 7 loss The Seattle Mariner's historic 2025 season officially has come to an end. Vaughan Jones
Spanish league cancels plans for Barcelona to play regular-season match in Miami The Spanish soccer league said Tuesday that plans for Barcelona to play a game against Villarreal outside Miami in December have been called off, following increased opposition to the match. The Associated Press
Springer’s homer sends Blue Jays into World Series with 4-3 win over Mariners in Game 7 Associated Press
Mariners fall short in Game 7, remain MLB's only team without a World Series trip A late three-run home run by the Toronto Blue Jays ended the Seattle Mariner's longest postseason run and their World Series hopes. The Blue Jays will now face the L.A. Dodgers in the World Series. Vaughan Jones
Grant Hill, NBA on NBC game analyst, talks about the start of the new season The NBA season tips off Tuesday with a doubleheader. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with NBA hall of famer Grant Hill about the season's key storylines and the return of NBC as official broadcast partner. Michel Martin
