U.S. Open underway amid drug testing scandal Italian world number one Jannik Sinner has been in the headlines after he was cleared to play despite appearing to test positive twice for a banned substance.
The U.S. Open begins under a cloud, after 1-seed Jannik Sinner is cleared of doping The world's top-ranked player tested positive for low levels of a banned steroid after his physiotherapist used a topical spray to treat a small cut before giving Sinner a massage, arbitrators found. Becky Sullivan
The final grand slam event for tennis, the U.S. Open, begins Monday NPR's A Martinez talks with Jon Wertheim of "Sports Illustrated" about the start of the U.S. Open tennis tournament. A Martínez
Babe Ruth jersey of ‘called shot’ fame sells for record $24 million The road jersey is said to have been worn by the legendary slugger when he predicted his home run in the 1932 World Series. What actually happened has been the subject of debate for 92 years. Emma Bowman
The Paralympics begin in Paris this week. Here's what to watch for The 2024 Paralympics get underway this week in Paris. More than 4,400 athletes with various disabilities will participate in 22 sports. Becky Sullivan
Saturday Sports: MLB's regular season enters its final month NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant, of Meadowlark Media, about the final month of Major League Baseball's regular season, including some exciting pennant races.
A preview of the U.S. Open The U.S. Open swings into action next week in New York City. In addition to the action on the court, the grand slam tennis tournament is already dealing with doping of the world's top-ranked male player. Becky Sullivan
Alaska is known for its dog sledding — and tourists can do it during the summer months, too A dog sledding camp helps mushers maintain a steady income during the off-season and keeps the dogs in running shape.
National Women’s Soccer League and its players agree to a new contract deal NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Ali Krieger, former U.S. Women's National Team star, about the new collective bargaining agreement between players and the National Women's Soccer League. Leila Fadel
Understanding the NFL's tweaks to game kick-offs The NFL's made some tweaks to the game's kick-off for safety reasons. Advocates say the change creates upwards of 2,000 more play calls during the season. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with David Dennis Jr., senior writer for ESPN's Andscape. Ailsa Chang