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How to fix youth sports

Guests: Beth Devine, Travis Dorsch, Tom Farrey Participation in youth sports is declining, particularly among low ...

Air Date: September 10, 2018 10:00 am

Listen 48:56
Naomi Osaka of Japan poses with the championship trophy after winning the Women's Singles finals match against Serena Williams at the 2018 U.S. Open. (Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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Serena Williams fined $17,000 for 3 code violations in U.S. Open final

With the victory, Osaka became the first Japanese woman to win a Grand Slam singles title.

8 years ago

U.S. surfer Lakey Peterson is carried up the beach after claiming victory in a World Surf League event in Australia in March. The league says it will start paying the same prize money to men and women. (Jason Childs/Getty Images)
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Equal pay for equal shreds: World Surf League will award same prizes to men and women

The new policy closes a significant pay gap between men and women at the league's surf competitions.

8 years ago

Brennen Dickerson take a photo with Michael Suggs, who traveled from San Antonio to attend the game. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Eagles beat Falcons on NFL’s opening night while fans still savor the Super Bowl win

The NFL is opening its season by giving Philly fans one last celebration of their Super Bowl title before their team dives in to chase another.

8 years ago

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2018, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, right, and head coach Doug Pederson celebrate after the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the New England Patriots, in Minneapolis. Before the Eagles begin their quest for a repeat, they'll have one more celebration when the first Super Bowl banner in franchise history is unveiled in front of a sellout crowd that waited forever to witness the moment.
Community

After banner goes up, Eagles start title defense vs. Falcons

Before the Philadelphia Eagles begin their quest for a repeat during the first game of the season on Thursday, they'll have one more celebration.

8 years ago

Workers set up up for the NFL Kickoff Experience at Penn's Landing, leading into the Eagles' home opener Thursday. (Sara Hoover for WHYY)
Community

Philly hosts 2018 NFL Kickoff Experience at Penn’s Landing Thursday

The daylong festival leads up to the regular season opener when the Eagles take on the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field.

8 years ago

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick talks to the media at a news conference an NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Community

Kaepernick has new deal with Nike

Colin Kaepernick has a new deal with Nike, even without having a job in the NFL.

8 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight

NewsWorks Tonight, September 3, 2018

New Jersey shoppers weigh in on a proposed ban on single-use plastic bags. A recent Supreme Court ruling and a changing economy are boos ...

Air Date: September 3, 2018

Listen 22:41
Nick Foles catching a touchdown pass in the Super Bowl
Arts & Entertainment

Nick Foles will start for Eagles vs Falcons in season opener

Eagles coach Doug Pederson says Nick Foles will start against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night.

8 years ago

WBUR
Community

The nearly forgotten history of basketball HOF inductee Ora Washington

The first time Ora Washington made it into a hall of fame, all did not go according to plan.

8 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek reacts as he speaks in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art after a Super Bowl victory parade for the Philadelphia Eagles football team, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, in Philadelphia. The Eagles beat the New England Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl 52. (Alex Brandon/AP Photo)
Community

Former Eagles tight end Brent Celek retires

Celek has announced his retirement after 11 seasons in the NFL.

8 years ago

San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick kneels during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Seattle, in September 2016. (Ted S. Warren/AP)
NPR
Courts & Law

NFL arbitrator moves Colin Kaepernick’s ‘collusion’ grievance to formal hearing

Kaepernick’s allegation that the NFL colluded to deny him a contract as punishment for his lead role in player protests will get a formal hearing.

8 years ago

 Horses leaving the starting gate at Monmouth Park (Phil Gregory/WHYY)
Money

N.J. may use taxpayer dollars to stabilize horse racing tracks

The measure would provide $20 million from the state’s general fund to increase the purse money at horse racing tracks in the state.

8 years ago

In this July 26, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns' Mychal Kendricks is shown during an NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio. Federal prosecutors in Philadelphia say Cleveland Browns linebacker Mychal Kendricks used insider trading tips from an acquaintance to make about $1.2 million in illegal profits on four major trading deals. Kendricks says in a statement released by his lawyer Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, that he’s sorry and “deeply” regrets his actions.(AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
Courts & Law

NFL linebacker Mychal Kendricks charged with insider trading

Cleveland Browns linebacker Mychal Kendricks has been charged with using insider trading tips from an acquaintance to make about $1.2 million in illegal profits.

8 years ago

Listen 2:48
Bettors wager in the sports book at the South Point hotel and casino in Las Vegas. Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for states to legalize sports betting, Pennsylvania is reviewing applications from facilities that want to offer wagering on sports events. (John Locher/AP Photo)
Money

South Philly Turf Club in line to be one of first sports-betting operations in Pa.

The parent company of Parx Casino of Bensalem has put down a $10 million deposit to cover sports betting at its Bucks County location and the Turf Club.

8 years ago

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