This No.11 ranked tennis player will be documenting the U.S. Open his own way When No. 11-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas hits the tennis court tomorrow at the U.S. Open, he'll be taking his New York experience all in. Literally. Documenting everything through vlogging and photography. Harrison Malkin Play AudioListen 3 mins
MLB player switches team mid game in unusual scenario No matter the outcome of today’s Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox game, catcher Danny Jansen will be able to call himself a winner. Gus Contreras Hosts Play AudioListen 2 mins
A high school quarterback dies after brain injury, Alabama’s 2nd death in 2 weeks Sixteen-year-old Caden Tellier’s death comes less than two weeks after the tragic death of another Alabama high school football player. Semaj Wilkins, 14, collapsed Aug. 13 during a practice. Bill Chappell
Paralympics 2024: When, who and how to watch the Paris games The Paralympics kick off in Paris on Wednesday and run through Sept. 8. Thousands of athletes from a record number of countries will compete across 22 sports. Here's what to know and how to watch. Rachel Treisman
At least 7 middle and high school football players have died in August Similar tragedies have occurred repeatedly in several states this month, as families that had been celebrating a new school year and the start of football season are instead confronted with a nightmare. Bill Chappell
New National Geographic documentary 'Fly' explores the beauty and perils of BASE jumping The extreme sport of BASE jumping is the focus of the new National Geographic documentary "Fly." Play AudioListen 11 mins
How Chicago became more bike-friendly For years, Chicago has ranked near the bottom for most “bike-friendly cities.” Now, that’s starting to change with investments in bike access and bike lane infrastructure. Play AudioListen 10 mins
The athletic director of the University of Washington on leading a Big 10 school As Week 1 of the college football season approaches, NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Pat Chun, athletic director for the University of Washington, about his school's decision to join the Big 10. Justine Kenin Juana Summers Jason Fuller Play AudioListen 6 mins
Goalball: The Paralympic sport that has brought meaning, independence for athletes Goalball is a paralympic sport created for blind and vision-impaired athletes. NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Andy Jenks, a former member of the U.S. goalball team and a silver Paralympic medalist. Vincent Acovino Justine Kenin Juana Summers Play AudioListen 8 mins
Shohei Ohtani's dog 'throws out' 1st pitch at Dodgers game To the delight of the sellout crowd, the star player’s pup Decoy “threw out” the ceremonial first pitch before a game at the Los Angeles stadium against the Baltimore Orioles. Emma Bowman
