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NPR's Scott Simon talks to sports reporter Tom Goldman about the injury affecting one of the WNBA's best players. Plus, they discuss a new initiative aimed at making racing less deadly for horses.

NPR's Debbie Elliot plays the Sunday Puzzle with puzzlemaster Will Shortz and Laurel Edgecomb of Walnut Creek, California.

Worries about possibly incurring brain injuries prompted 24-year-old Chris Borland to end his NFL career after one season. "I just honestly want to do what's best for my health," he said.

NPR's Scott Simon notes that as coronavirus cases in the U.S. rise rapidly, it can be hard to hear that we don't know when this will all be over.

The agency argues that vaccinated people are safe without masks. But the guidance leaves room for plenty of unvaccinated people to mingle dangerously, and many argue that this is fueling case surges.

On Tuesday night, Magic Johnson told reporters he's stepping down after a two-year stint as the president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers.

The live music industry breathed a sigh of relief when Congress passed a $15 billion grant program for struggling venues. But owners still face uncertainty and delays.

An extended period of near-record heat slammed the southeast over the weekend, and it’s not expected to let up until late this week. This heat wave isn’t…

NPR's Scott Simon talks to sports correspondent Tom Goldman about the sign-stealing controversy in major league baseball and a rule change in women's tennis.

Everyone is either a fool, a knave or a monster in HBO's hilariously scabrous political satire starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus. After seven seasons, Veepends its run with its sharp teeth fully intact.