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Learning a new skill as an adult can be daunting, especially something as difficult as gymnastics. One adult gymnastics class shows there are serious benefits to adult learning.

Scott Simon and Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media discuss Bill Belichick's move to college football and Juan Soto's massive new contract with the New York Mets.

NPR's Juana Summers previews Saturday's Heisman Trophy award ceremony, one of college football's sacred traditions, with sports and culture critic Tyler Tynes.

Bill Belichick is one of the greatest coaches to ever live -- he won six Super Bowls while in charge of the New England Patriots. Now, he's headed to the University of North Carolina.

Dommaraju unseated China's Ding Liren to become the new world chess champion. "Every chess player wants to experience this moment, and very few get the chance," Dommaraju said after the match.

The FIFA games in 2034 will bring the world to Saudi Arabia, a crowning moment as the country overhauls its economy and rebrands itself on the global stage.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be hosting the 2034 World Cup. The news has stirred backlash amongst critics who point to the country's questionable human rights record.

Ohio State University football players are not only stars on the gridiron, some are also Christian evangelists who have baptized teammates and fellow students.

FIFA's selection of Saudi Arabia to host the World Cup was celebrated in the kingdom but criticized by human rights groups, who fear residents, visitors and migrant workers will be at risk of abuse.

The Dominican-born superstar Juan Soto will take his talents to Queens after the New York Mets reportedly signed him to a $765 million contract -- a move that has the rest of the baseball world abuzz.