'Gods of Tennis' explores trailblazing legends of the sport and why we remember them John McEnroe, Billie Jean King and other tennis legends discuss their legacies in a new PBS documentary series. Reena Advani Play AudioListen 7 mins
Longtime running buddies are poised to compete in the streets of Paris NPR's Juana Summers talks with US men's marathoners Conner Mantz and Clayton Young about the challenges of the Paris marathon, and their longtime friendship on and off the running course. Vincent Acovino Juana Summers Christopher Intagliata Play AudioListen 8 mins
British Olympian pulls out of Paris after 'error of judgment' sparks investigation Less than a week before she was set to compete in the Paris Games, the six-time Olympic medalist in dressage was suspended from competition for her actions depicted in a video from four years ago. Emma Bowman
The Olympic president warns of perilous future for global sport as Paris Games begin IOC President Thomas Bach says Paris is ready to go for the 2024 Summer Olympics. But in speeches this week ahead of the Games, he warned that rising global tensions threaten the Olympic movement. Brian Mann Play AudioListen 3 mins
Olympic officials try to crush U.S. probes of China doping, threaten Salt Lake Games The U.S. wants changes to the World Anti-Doping Agency after a Chinese drug scandal. Olympic officials threatened to block Salt Lake City's bid to host the 2034 Games if the U.S. criticism persists. Brian Mann
Why Olympic surfing events are in Tahiti, thousands of miles from Paris Olympic surfing events are taking place in Teahupo’o, a small village nearly 9,800 miles from the host city of Paris. The path to Tahiti has been years in the making, and not without controversy. Rachel Treisman
Tennis player Coco Gauff is named as USA flag bearer for Olympics Coco Gauff the 23-year-old tennis player seemed floored today when she learned she'll be the first tennis player to have the honor of being flag bearer for the American team at the Paris Olympics. Gus Contreras Justine Kenin Play AudioListen 3 mins
NBA signs media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon, leaving TNT behind The NBA signed its 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon Prime Video after saying it was not accepting Warner Bros. Discovery’s offer to continue its longtime relationship with the league.
Eli Dershwitz, 2023 world champion in sabre, aims to make Olympic history At the Paris Summer Olympics, an athlete from Massachusetts could do something no other American has done before: win a gold medal in the sport of sabre. Eli Dershwitz is the reigning world champion. Craig LeMoult Play AudioListen 4 mins
NBA, WNBA sign media rights deals with Disney, NBC and Amazon, leaving TNT out The leagues secured deals that will bring in $76 billion over the next 11 years, ushering in a new era of streaming. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Wall Street Journal reporter Isabella Simonetti. Michel Martin Play AudioListen 4 mins
