Is LeBron too much of a good thing?

Jun 29, 2010
Can a star NBA player's sky-high value be too much of a good thing? Kai Ryssdal talks to reporter Ira Boudway about the "LeBron Dilemma."

Vuvuzela Watch 2010: YouTube adopts 'the Button'

Jun 24, 2010
First the vuvuzela invaded baseball, and while it was annoying, the sports connection was logical. But now you don't even need a sporting event --...

Vuvuzela 2010: Plastic horn industry explodes in China

Jun 22, 2010
For a literal answer to, "Where is that noise coming from?" This one's no surprise: It's China. Reports say 90 percent of the vuvuzela horns being...

World Cup security guards strike in wage dispute

Jun 15, 2010
World Cup security guards are protesting low wages with strikes in multiple host cities.

Houston sets billion-dollar plan for Astrodome

Jun 15, 2010
Houston officials unveiled a billion-dollar plan yesterday to repurpose the Houston Astrodome, the city's mega complex which has sat empty for years.

World Cup: Noise filter could help cancel out vuvuzela sound

Jun 15, 2010
The buzz created by critics wanting to ban the vuvuzela from the World Cup has been almost as loud the 130-decibel din that's been deafening fans ...

World Cup 2010 opens with high hopes of prosperity

Jun 11, 2010
South Africa rejoices as the World Cup 2010 opens to an electric mood in Johannesburg and hopes for economic growth.

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Will S. Africa World Cup benefit locals?

Jun 10, 2010
Six years and $4 billion after South Africa won the right to host this year's World Cup, the first match will soon kick off. Locals are hoping that all the investment in new airports and stadiums will pay off. But Christopher Werth reports not all the expectations for the World Cup's big payoff are going to be realized.

Why are colleges leaving conferences?

Jun 10, 2010
There are rumors the University of Nebraska will leave the Big 12 Conference and Colorado will join the Pac-10. John Ourand of the SportsBusiness Journal talks with Kai Ryssdal about why these defections and realignments are happening.

USC faces sanctions on football, basketball programs

Jun 10, 2010
The University of Southern California football and basketball programs will lose 20 college scholarships and the ability to play in the next two bowl games.