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. Debbie Elliott
Saturday Sports: It's the finals for the NBA, Stanley Cup and FIFA World Club Cup We're in the thick of finals season! NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, and something new, the FIFA World Club Cup. NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to sports writer Howard Bryant. Debbie Elliott
A look ahead at the Club World Cup The Club World Cup men's soccer tournament is set to kick off across the U.S. on Saturday, with some of the top teams around the world competing for a brand new trophy — and a whole lot of cash. Rafael Nam
Bruce the bat dog gets called up to the Major League Most baseball legends get their start in the minor league. Bruce the Bat dog got the news this week that he's getting called up to the majors. John Ketchum
The FIFA Club World Cup is here. Here's what you need to know The stage is set for 32 club teams — including some of the top ones around the world — to compete for the chance to emerge as the champion of a revamped tournament. It hasn't gone great so far. Rafael Nam
Mayor Harrell says Seattle's FIFA countdown clock sends a political message Seattle started its official countdown Wednesday, marking one year until it hosts the FIFA World Cup. Joshua McNichols