A legal settlement could allow colleges and universities to pay athletes directly A major legal settlement is poised to bring sweeping changes to big-time college athletics, including allowing schools to pay players directly for the first time. Becky Sullivan
What does it take to keep your job as an NBA head coach? Mike Malone, the former coach of the Denver nuggets, was fired this week -- joining a growing list of NBA coaches to lose their jobs after winning a championship. John Ketchum
Florida beats Houston, winning 3rd NCAA men's basketball national championship The University of Florida Gators won their third NCAA men's basketball championship with a come-from-behind victory over the University of Houston in a thrilling 65-63 final. Greg Echlin
Hockey fans applaud a new record for Alex Ovechkin Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has broken the record for most goals scored. NPR spoke with some fans in the lead-up to the historical moment. Elena Burnett
Florida and Houston are set to tangle in tonight's NCAA men's basketball title game The University of Houston and the University of Florida play tonight in the NCAA men's basketball championship. The Gators have won two previous titles and Houston hopes to claim its first. Dan Katz
Alex Ovechkin breaks all-time NHL scoring record Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th goal to break Wayne Gretzky's record.
Washington schools grapple with conflicting policy on trans sports Transgender student athletes, and the schools they play for in Washington, are facing some new uncertainty, as they face conflicting guidance from state and federal officials. Sami West
Landmark day for college sports as judge holds final hearing on major NCAA settlement A class-action lawsuit involving thousands of current and former college athletes, known as House vs. NCAA, would transform college sports by allowing schools to pay players directly. Becky Sullivan
College basketball will crown its 2025 women's champion in Tampa The women's division 1 basketball champion will be crowned tonight in Tampa, Fla. The final is sure to be a great one. The men's final is Monday night in San Antonio as two #1 seeds tangle for the title. Steve Futterman