'It’s like you have 80 sisters.' Rat City Roller Derby hearkens back to indie Seattle roots Rat City fans celebrated 20 years of rolling this week. The anniversary is another stamp of legitimacy for a Seattle sport that has been a DIY effort from day one. Jason Burrows Paige Browning Play AudioListen 16 mins
Man admits racial harassment of Utah women's NCAA basketball team Prosecutors in northern Idaho say they won't bring charges against a man who admitted to using a racial slur against University of Utah women's basketball players. Kirk Siegler
Ex-interpreter for Dodgers' Ohtani to plead guilty to stealing millions from pitcher Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter of Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, has agreed to plead guilty to stealing nearly $17 million from the Major League Baseball superstar. Steve Futterman Play AudioListen 3 mins
Luis Rubiales faces sexual assault trial for unsolicited kiss at World Cup The case against the ex-Spanish soccer federation head who kissed player Jenni Hermoso without consent is going to trial, a judge ruled. Three others will be tried for allegedly pressuring Hermoso. Emma Bowman
How a trio of Villanova Wildcats are fueling the New York Knicks' playoff run NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ryan Fannon, who has called dozens of Wildcats games, about the special chemistry of Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo — who played together as undergrads. Ari Shapiro Justine Kenin Jason Fuller Play AudioListen 5 mins
The contract that started Lionel Messi's pro soccer career is up for sale In 2000, a representative of FC Barcelona was talking with the future star's father. To show the team's commitment, he wrote the contract on a napkin, which could sell for over $600,000. Play AudioListen 26 secs
WNBA teams will travel on chartered flights for the next 2 seasons, the league says Before, teams could travel on chartered flights during the postseason and for back-to-back games in the regular season. Many players said the change will make recovery easier and make them feel safer. Ayana Archie
A look at the Professional Women's Hockey League's first season and playoffs NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Karissa Donkin of CBC Sports on the inaugural season of the Professional Women's Hockey League. Megan Lim Mary Louise Kelly Sarah Handel Play AudioListen 4 mins
The fight for the rights to air the NBA NPR's Scott Detrow talks to Andrew Marshand, a columnist at The Athletic, about the off-court battle for the rights to broadcast and stream the NBA. Play AudioListen 5 mins
The Atlanta Hawks win the No. 1 pick of the NBA draft Atlanta beat the odds and will be the first team to pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Washington will pick second — followed by Houston and San Antonio. Play AudioListen 28 secs
