Kickoffs will look radically different in the NFL next year. Here's how and why For years, the NFL has tweaked kickoff rules to reduce injuries, resulting in kickoffs that were safer but more boring. The changes aim to re-introduce excitement while keeping injuries low. Becky Sullivan
A men's NCAA Sweet 16 Preview As the Men's Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament kick off tomorrow, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with TNT Sports sideline reporter and bracketology expert, Andy Katz. Gus Contreras Jason Fuller Mary Louise Kelly Play AudioListen 5 mins
Rage and Hope: M's opening day is here It was a contentious off-season for the Mariners, but Opening Day of baseball today… Hot dogs, beer and complicated emotions are in Seattle’s future. Whether you’re a die-hard or a casual fan, there’s plenty to be excited about with this year’s Mariners team. Seattle Now Producer and baseball superfan Vaughan Jones is here to talk about it. Vaughan Jones Clare McGrane Patricia Murphy Play AudioListen 14 mins
The Wizards and Capitols aren't leaving DC anymore. What happened? D.C.'s pro basketball and hockey teams will stay in their arena in downtown Washington, a reversal of earlier news that they'd move to a brand new arena across the Potomac in Alexandria, Virginia. Lauren Hodges Justine Kenin Ailsa Chang Play AudioListen 4 mins
Why the University of Idaho marching band members are heroes in Connecticut When Yale's marching band wasn't able to make it to March Madness, the Sound of Idaho stepped in — and went viral. A week later, Connecticut's governor proclaimed a "University of Idaho Day." Rachel Treisman
TX Rangers hope for rare repeat as World Series champs The Texas Rangers are still riding the high from last year's first-ever World Series win. Fans are hopeful Texas can repeat as champs as a new baseball season gets underway. Toluwani Osibamowo Play AudioListen 4 mins
Saturday sports: Elite Eight begins; Colorado and Iowa face off in women's Sweet 16 NPR's Scott Simon talks with Michele Steele of ESPN about UConn's dominance in the March Madness basketball tournament. Also, a heartwarming update. Scott Simon Play AudioListen 5 mins
The latest NCAA tournament standings NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Nicole Auerbach from The Athletic on the latest NCAA Elite 8 action. Play AudioListen 4 mins
Houston Astros relief pitcher Ronel Blanco has had quite a week First Blanco welcomed a new daughter, next he made his first Opening Day roster and then, because of injuries, he started against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday when he pitched a no hitter. Play AudioListen 27 secs
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's LSU-Iowa rematch nets a record audience for ESPN Iowa and LSU drew the second-largest audience for any basketball game on ESPN since 2012, the network said. Reese said Wednesday that like Clark, she will leave college for the pros. Bill Chappell
