Saturday Sports: Copa America and the U.S. men's soccer team, criminal probe into doping NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Michele Steele discuss the US men's soccer team's flameout at Copa America and a criminal probe into doping. Scott Simon
Is Paris ready to host the Olympics? Concerns are mounting over the threat of security risks, cleanliness of the River Seine and venue-readiness.
Justice Department opens a criminal probe of the Chinese Olympic doping scandal One focus of the probe appears to be on the World Anti-Doping Agency, which reviewed repeated positive drug tests by elite Chinese swimmers. Brian Mann
Jessica Campbell will be the 1st woman on an NHL bench as assistant coach in Seattle Campbell was hired Wednesday for the Kraken, becoming the first woman in an on-the-bench role as an assistant or associate coach in NHL history. She was a decorated player in the NCAA and in Canada. The Associated Press
Breaking to make its Olympic debut in Paris For the first time this year, breakdancing will be a part of the Olympics. It's officially called 'breaking.'
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark will play on the same team for the WNBA All-Star game Clark and Reese developed a rivalry after facing off in the 2023 NCAA women's basketball championship, and have played against each other since they both were drafted to the WNBA earlier this year. Ayana Archie
The action at Wimbledon is in the early stages but already there's much to talk about NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sports Illustrated journalist Jon Wertheim about the opening days of Wimbledon. Steve Inskeep
The U.S. is eliminated from Copa America, increasing the pressure to fire its coach The United States was eliminated from the Copa America with a 1-0 loss to Uruguay, a defeat sure to increase pressure to replace coach Gregg Berhalter before the 2026 World Cup. The Associated Press
What to watch for in tonight's Copa America 2024 men’s soccer game NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with ESPN soccer writer Luis Miguel Echegaray about the Copa America tournament and the U.S. men's team performances. Gus Contreras
Meet the U.S. gymnastics and track and field athletes going to the Olympics Over the weekend, the gymnastics and track and field athletes who will represent the United States at this month's Paris Olympics were finalized. They include a few surprises. Becky Sullivan