The WNBA's success last year wasn't a fluke. Now, the league and its players want to cash in The league is set to rake in hundreds of millions of dollars from expansion fees and a new media rights deal. And the players' union is pushing for a new contract to change a legacy of low pay. Becky Sullivan
What to know ahead of the WNBA All-Star game The WNBA All-Star Game is this weekend in Indianapolis. Indiana Fever phenom Caitlin Clark won't be playing, but plenty of other superstars will be on the court for the game and three-point contest. Becky Sullivan
'Fresh Air' goes out to the ballgame After a memorable All-Star game, today we listen back to some favorite baseball interviews from the Fresh Air archives: conversations with Jamie Moyer, Mike Piazza, Tony La Russa and Brad Ausmus. Dave Davies
WNBA's got game — just check out the shoes Nike is dropping three of its most popular basketball silhouettes just in time for the WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis — including New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu's Sabrina 3s. Jason Fuller
MLB will be using robo-umpires for tonight's All-Star Game MLB first introduced automated robot umpired during spring training earlier this year and believes they're ready for prime time. Jason Fuller
How an endangered fish inspired the new name of a Colorado baseball team The name, Humpback Chubs, embraces a local, rare and endangered animal, but it didn't come without controversy.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner dominating men's professional tennis Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles final at Wimbledon on Sunday. Between them, the two have won every Grand Slam in the past two calendar years. Becky Sullivan
Trump marks anniversary of assassination attempt at the FIFA Club World Cup final The president joined the players on the field after the match to present PSG players with their runner-up medals and hand Chelsea their championship trophy. The Associated Press
Is the FIFA Club World Cup final a barometer of soccer's success in America? President Trump will be at the final game in the FIFA Club World Cup, taking place Sunday. Paul Tenorio of The Athletic talks about this moment in the culture and business of soccer in America. Scott Detrow
Saturday sports: Wimbledon finals, NFL Players Association controversy NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant talk about the women's and men's tennis finals at Wimbledon and a controversial report alleging corruption in the NFL players' union. Scott Simon