Hockey great Alexander Ovechkin has announced his retirement after over 20 years in the NHL. NPR's A Martinez talks to The Athletic's Barry Svrluga about the superstar's legacy and controversies.

The two-time MVP of the National Women's Soccer League is making waves with her team, the Current, in Kansas City and at home in Malawi.

NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss the WNBA and MLB playoffs.

Brooklyn Dogers fans were crushed 75 years ago today: hearts pulverized by the New York Giants. NPR's Scott Simon talks with George Hirsch who witnessed "The Shot Heard 'Round the World" in the flesh.

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Rory Smith of the Men in Blazers soccer podcast what comes next for the English Premier League after Manchester City were found guilty of breaking financial rules.

The Chicago White Sox won their first playoff series since 2005. The victory feels more sacred now that the team has revealed Pope Leo's letter invoking "Almighty abundant blessing" toward the team.

The Golden State Valkyries lead their playoff series 1-0 after the heroics of Gabby Williams. The former UConn star has one of the WNBA's latest expansion teams playing with incredible team chemistry.

New technology, including electric motors, means disabled people can get out on mountain trails like never before. But those trails need to be modified to make them friendly for hand-cycles or three-wheeled e-bikes.

The U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act Monday night, marking the most significant milestone to date in the attempt to legislate reform in college athletics.

The bill's supporters, which include the NCAA, say it will tame what they call a "Wild West" era of college sports as litigation chips away at long-held rules around eligibility, transfers and pay.