/sports Sports en-US Copyright Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:46:00 GMT /2026-04-30/how-brutus-buckeye-became-an-ohio-state-icon Sixty years ago, Ohio State University didn’t have a mascot. So Sally Lanyon and Ray Bourhis created one. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:46:00 GMT /2026-04-30/how-brutus-buckeye-became-an-ohio-state-icon Erin Gottsacker /2026-04-30/flag-football-is-bringing-more-ohio-girls-onto-the-field More than 100 Ohio schools have embraced flag football in recent years. It could become an officially sanctioned sport as soon as next school year. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:25:48 GMT /2026-04-30/flag-football-is-bringing-more-ohio-girls-onto-the-field Kendall Crawford /npr-news/2026-04-30/these-fans-are-boycotting-the-world-cup-will-they-make-it-a-bust Some fans in the U.S. and around the world are unhappy with World Cup ticket prices — and U.S. immigration policies. So they're deciding not to come, raising concerns across the travel industry. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2026-04-30/these-fans-are-boycotting-the-world-cup-will-they-make-it-a-bust Rafael Nam /sports/2026-04-29/miraculous-fifty-years-since-the-cavaliers-stole-clevelands-heart-at-the-old-richfield-coliseum It's been 50 years since the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals when the Cavs upset the Washington Bullets in Cleveland's first NBA postseason appearance. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:19:18 GMT /sports/2026-04-29/miraculous-fifty-years-since-the-cavaliers-stole-clevelands-heart-at-the-old-richfield-coliseum Ygal Kaufman /sports/2026-04-29/pluto-cavs-cant-rely-on-hero-ball-in-pivotal-game-5-with-toronto With the series tied at two, Terry Pluto says the Cavaliers face mounting pressure, needing to regroup after back-to-back losses in Toronto. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT /sports/2026-04-29/pluto-cavs-cant-rely-on-hero-ball-in-pivotal-game-5-with-toronto Amanda Rabinowitz /npr-news/2026-04-27/east-africa-redefines-marathon-limits-as-sabastian-sawe-leads-historic-charge East Africa has rewritten marathon history as Sabastian Sawe produced a stunning breakthrough at the London Marathon, redefining what was thought possible over the marathon distance. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:55:25 GMT /npr-news/2026-04-27/east-africa-redefines-marathon-limits-as-sabastian-sawe-leads-historic-charge Emmanuel Igunza /2026-04-24/former-ohio-state-player-breaks-silence-on-richard-strauss-sexual-assault-to-raise-awareness Kirk Dixon carried the secret of his abuse for decades. Only after his adult daughters convinced him to go to therapy did he realize the damage that the shame had caused. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:42:43 GMT /2026-04-24/former-ohio-state-player-breaks-silence-on-richard-strauss-sexual-assault-to-raise-awareness Allie Vugrincic /npr-news/2026-04-24/how-pittsburgh-host-of-this-years-nfl-draft-became-a-sports-mecca The Pennsylvania city is hosting the draft for the first time in almost 80 years. Pittsburghers say the city's passionate fanbases and winning teams make the selection a natural fit. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:54:25 GMT /npr-news/2026-04-24/how-pittsburgh-host-of-this-years-nfl-draft-became-a-sports-mecca Ayana Archie /sports/2026-04-24/browns-take-utah-offensive-tackle-spencer-fano-texas-a-m-wide-receiver-kc-concepcion-in-1st-round Cleveland picked Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano ninth overall after trading down three spots with Kansas City. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:49:18 GMT /sports/2026-04-24/browns-take-utah-offensive-tackle-spencer-fano-texas-a-m-wide-receiver-kc-concepcion-in-1st-round Joe Reedy, The Associated Press /sports/2026-04-22/browns-andrew-berry-focused-on-maximizing-assets-entering-draft ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ's commentator Terry Pluto explains why the Cleveland Browns could trade down in the draft as they focus on youth and rebuilding their roster. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT /sports/2026-04-22/browns-andrew-berry-focused-on-maximizing-assets-entering-draft Amanda Rabinowitz