MLB will allow players to challenge balls and strikes starting in 2026 With a tap of their head, players will be able to trigger an automated review when they disagree with an umpire's call. In spring training this year, just over half of challenges were successful. Becky Sullivan
The magic number the Mariners need to make the playoffs The Mariners lead in the American League West with a three-game margin and are now achingly close to a division title. Kim Malcolm
MLB will allow players to challenge balls and strikes starting in 2026 With a tap of their head, players will be able to trigger an automated review when they disagree with an umpire's call. In spring training this year, just over half of challenges were successful. Becky Sullivan
The inspiration behind soccer commentator Ray Hudson's creative superlatives Soccer commentator Ray Hudson on retiring from the microphone and what inspired his decades of trademark exclamations Matt Ozug
Saturday Sports: The last week of the regular MLB season; the 'tush push' in the NFL NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss sports and sports topics. Scott Simon
The home of ‘The Boys in the Boat' at UW gets a major update The University of Washington has broken ground on a multimillion dollar renovation project of a historic campus landmark. Noel Gasca
Ace pitcher Clayton Kershaw announced his retirement at the end of the season The legendary pitcher will be stepping onto the mound Friday night, but it will be bittersweet for Dodgers fans. After almost two decades, he announced he'll be retiring after this season. Gabriel J. Sánchez
Immigrants helped kick Kansas City into the international soccer arena Kansas City will be the smallest city in America to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In 'HIM,' football greatness comes with a price. Tyriq Withers is its rising star In HIM, Withers plays a rising quarterback. His on-screen mentor, Marlon Wayans, had some real-life advice — and a reading list — for the young actor. Neda Ulaby
Longtime University of Alabama football referee still helping the Tide roll at age 97 Eddie Conyers has been a referee during University of Alabama football practices since the 1960s. Recruited by famed coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, Conyers, now 97, is mentoring and training officials. Debbie Elliott