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
This ultramarathoner runs for every Bears loss. The miles are adding up In Illinois, a football fan vowed to run a mile for every point the Chicago Bears lose by during a game. Even though he's an ultramarathoner, and a huge Bears fan, the miles are starting to add up. Gabriel J. Sánchez
College sports generate millions each year. Who should profit? Whether it's multimillion-dollar endorsement deals or just enough money to cover lunch every day, money from ads and social media endorsements is changing the game for college athletes. Alec Cowan
What happened to the .300 hitter? Major League Baseball could end the season with the fewest hitters in modern history with a batting average of .300 or higher. The last time that happened, in 1968, baseball decided to change dramatically. But what now? Becky Sullivan
The WNBA Playoffs are underway following a season of record viewership The WNBA playoffs are underway with eight teams in the postseason. League officials are hoping to build off last year's record-breaking season. Becky Sullivan
Saturday Sports: Challenges for LA Clippers; solid Green Bay Packers; Ambassador Rizzo NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele discuss sports. Scott Simon
Half-court 'heaves' in the NBA will now count against the team Starting this season, shot attempts taken more than 36 feet from the basket will be counted against the team, not the player. These NBA "freebies" have drawn all types of reactions. Jason Fuller
World Cup ticket sales are about to begin. Scoring them may not be easy — or cheap FIFA is set to launch the first window of regular ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday. Brace yourself: because they may not be easy to get — or cheap. Rafael Nam
Young Phillies fan is gifted swag after adult fan takes his home run ball A boy in the stands of a Philadelphia Phillies game thought he'd scored a baseball hit by Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader, until another fan insisted the ball was hers. Chandelis Duster
Saturday Sports: U.S. Open women's final; the NFL season kicks off and what to expect NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss sports and issues pertaining to sports, Scott Simon