LA Dodgers pledge $1 million in support of immigrants amid ICE raids The pledge comes amid ongoing federal immigration raids targeting migrants in the area, and calls from the Dodgers' fanbase for the organization to speak out against them. Alana Wise
The keeper of the Stanley Cup trophy discusses its unique traditions NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Phil Pritchard, who'll oversee the Stanley Cup trophy as Florida Panthers players, coaches and staff each get a day to celebrate with the punch bowl-shaped prize. Scott Simon
Saturday Sports: NBA finals, L.A. Lakers sale, Dallas Cowboy cheeerleaders NPR's Scott Simon and Michele Steele of ESPN talk about game seven of the NBA Finals, the $10 billion sale of the L.A. Lakers, and a big salary raise for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders. Scott Simon
Why many sets of siblings succeed at the highest levels of sport An English soccer player this week followed in his brother's footsteps by debuting for an elite German club. NPR looks at why so many sets of siblings make it to the highest levels in sport. Hosts
Unpacking the $10 billion sale of the LA Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers announced that the team will be sold for $10 billion. Author and historian Jeff Pearlman explains what this means for the franchise and the sport of basketball. John Ketchum
Why a group of women athletes is appealing the NCAA's landmark antitrust case NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Kate Johnson from the University of Virginia women's volleyball team about how the NCAA's plan to backpay college athletes could lead to pay inequity. John Ketchum
With the World Cup a year away, the U.S. men's soccer team needs a shot in the arm A handful of dreadful losses — plus some drama between the team's biggest star and its new head coach — has the USMNT looking for a badly-needed rebound in this summer's Gold Cup tournament. Becky Sullivan
Joey Chestnut will return to the Coney Island hot dog contest after last year's beef Joey Chestnut was banned from the contest that made him famous after signing an endorsement deal with a company that makes plant-based proteins. The 16-time champ returns to Coney Island on July 4th. Rachel Treisman
MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani returns to the mound in pitching debut for the Dodgers Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani made his pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday and returned to the mound for the first time since 2023 after elbow surgery. Steve Futterman
What is the Club World Cup? Starting today, soccer teams from 32 countries are competing in the Club World Cup, not to be confused with THE World Cup, which is next year. This competition takes place in 11 U.S. cities. Rafael Nam