Becky Sullivan

Schools would have been allowed to hand out as many scholarships as they wanted, but every team would be limited in size. That was going to result in thousands of current student-athletes losing their spots. Some schools had already cut athletes in anticipation of the settlement. In her order, the judge wrote, quote, that outcome is not fair to them.

Schools would have been allowed to hand out as many scholarships as they wanted, but every team would be limited in size. That was going to result in thousands of current student-athletes losing their spots. Some schools had already cut athletes in anticipation of the settlement. In her order, the judge wrote, quote, that outcome is not fair to them.

And she delayed her final approval until the issue is addressed. Becky Sullivan in PR News.

And she delayed her final approval until the issue is addressed. Becky Sullivan in PR News.

Not only have the Winnipeg Jets never won a Stanley Cup, they've never even appeared in the Stanley Cup final. But this season, the Jets finished with 56 wins, the most in the league, helped along by one of the best goaltending seasons ever from Connor Hellebuck. But they have a tough first-round matchup against the St. Louis Blues, who come into the playoffs on a hot streak.

Not only have the Winnipeg Jets never won a Stanley Cup, they've never even appeared in the Stanley Cup final. But this season, the Jets finished with 56 wins, the most in the league, helped along by one of the best goaltending seasons ever from Connor Hellebuck. But they have a tough first-round matchup against the St. Louis Blues, who come into the playoffs on a hot streak.

In the Eastern Conference, it's the Washington Capitals on top. All season, the team was energized by Alex Ovechkin's chase of Wayne Gretzky's all-time career goals record. But the Caps are now in a slump. They've lost eight of their last 12. The hottest team in the East are the Toronto Maple Leafs. Although they've got playoff demons of their own.

In the Eastern Conference, it's the Washington Capitals on top. All season, the team was energized by Alex Ovechkin's chase of Wayne Gretzky's all-time career goals record. But the Caps are now in a slump. They've lost eight of their last 12. The hottest team in the East are the Toronto Maple Leafs. Although they've got playoff demons of their own.

They've only won one playoff series in the past 20 years. Becky Sullivan, NPR News.

They've only won one playoff series in the past 20 years. Becky Sullivan, NPR News.

The Gamecocks went undefeated last season from start to finish, winning the championship. This year, they earned a one seed but look a bit more vulnerable. The top overall seed went to UCLA, a school whose men's team is full of history. But the women have never reached the final four. With stars Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice, anything less than that will be a disappointment this time.

The Gamecocks went undefeated last season from start to finish, winning the championship. This year, they earned a one seed but look a bit more vulnerable. The top overall seed went to UCLA, a school whose men's team is full of history. But the women have never reached the final four. With stars Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice, anything less than that will be a disappointment this time.

Southern Cal and Texas are the other top seeds. The presumptive No. 1 pick in the upcoming WNBA draft is Paige Beckers. Her Yukon Huskies haven't won a championship since 2016. They're a two-seed now. The women's tournament tips off Wednesday with a pair of play-in games, and the round of 64 begins Friday. Becky Sullivan, NPR News. U.S.

Southern Cal and Texas are the other top seeds. The presumptive No. 1 pick in the upcoming WNBA draft is Paige Beckers. Her Yukon Huskies haven't won a championship since 2016. They're a two-seed now. The women's tournament tips off Wednesday with a pair of play-in games, and the round of 64 begins Friday. Becky Sullivan, NPR News. U.S.

The Dodgers, they're probably more profitable on a percentage basis than the old Yankees were, meaning it could be more sustainable, so it is more of a problem.

The Dodgers, they're probably more profitable on a percentage basis than the old Yankees were, meaning it could be more sustainable, so it is more of a problem.

In 2021, the NWSL was roiled by a flood of abuse allegations about coaches who sexually harassed players or subjected them to racism and verbal abuse. League officials and head coaches resigned or were fired. Two major investigations, one by the league and its players union, and another by a former deputy U.S.

In 2021, the NWSL was roiled by a flood of abuse allegations about coaches who sexually harassed players or subjected them to racism and verbal abuse. League officials and head coaches resigned or were fired. Two major investigations, one by the league and its players union, and another by a former deputy U.S.

attorney general, substantiated the claims and concluded the problems were systemic across the league. Afterward, attorneys general from two states and the District of Columbia opened their own inquiry. Now they've announced a settlement.

attorney general, substantiated the claims and concluded the problems were systemic across the league. Afterward, attorneys general from two states and the District of Columbia opened their own inquiry. Now they've announced a settlement.