As the WNBA's historic season comes to an end, players say it's time for higher pay Record-breaking TV ratings helped the WNBA secure a more lucrative media rights deal this year. Now, the players' union has opted out of its contract, a move aimed at better salaries and benefits. Becky Sullivan
New York Liberty win their first WNBA championship The series — the most watched in WNBA history -—caps a historically successful season for the league, with viewership skyrocketing, ticket prices soaring and record sponsorship deals for athletes.
The New York Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx to win first WNBA championship The New York Liberty topped the Minnesota Lynx in overtime, to win the WNBA Finals three games to two. NPR's A Martinez talks to Jesse Washington of ESPN's Andscape about the game. A Martínez
One of the fastest wheelchair marathoners in the world prepares for his next challenge NPR's Eric Westervelt speaks with Daniel Romanchuk, a leading American wheelchair racer, as he prepares for the TCS New York City Marathon Nov. 3. Eric Westervelt
Why the stakes for who caught Ohtani's 50/50 ball are bigger than ever The auction for Shohei Ohtani's iconic 50/50 baseball is almost over. But three men are still fighting in court over who will get the proceeds. Juliana Kim
Saturday Sports: MLB playoffs, WNBA finals, hockey season kickoff NPR's Scott Simon and Meadowlark Media's Howard Bryant break down the latest in Major League Baseball playoffs, the WNBA finals and a new hockey season. Scott Simon
It’s been a historically popular season for the WNBA Game 4 of the WNBA Finals Friday night may mark the end of a historic season for the league, with records broken in TV ratings and attendance. Becky Sullivan
WNBA finals go to Game 4 A last-gasp three-pointer gave the New York Liberty the victory in Game 3 of the WNBA finals.
David Rubenstein looks back on his first year as owner of the Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein talks to NPR’s Michel Martin about his rookie season as owner of his hometown Major League Baseball team. Michel Martin